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FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-5032
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767 Fifth Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10153
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code 212-583-2000
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Linda S. Martinson, c/o Baron Asset Fund, 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153
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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
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Date of reporting period: June 30, 2004
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SEC 2451 (4-03)
VOTE SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
BARON ASSET FUND
BARON ASSET FUND SERIES
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$.99 ONLY STORES CUSIP: 65440K106 TICKER: NDN MEETING DATE: 6/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Vendor Standards Shareholder Yes Against For
3 Poison Pill Shareholder Yes For Against
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ALEXANDER'S, INC. CUSIP: 014752109 TICKER: ALX MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ANTHEM INC. CUSIP: 03674B104 TICKER: ATH MEETING DATE: 5/17/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: G0692U109 TICKER: AXS MEETING DATE: 5/06/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend bylaws to increase board seats Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Fix Remuneration of Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Accept Financial Statements Management No Witheld Against
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BROWN & BROWN INC. CUSIP: 115236101 TICKER: BRO MEETING DATE: 4/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC. CUSIP: 12541W100 TICKER: CHRW MEETING DATE: 5/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CAREMARK RX INC. CUSIP: 141705103 TICKER: CMX MEETING DATE: 3/22/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
2 Approve Issuance of Stock in
Connection with Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Preferred Stock Management Yes Against Against
4 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
5 Allow Postponement or Adjournment
of Special Meeting Management Yes For For
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CAREMARK RX INC. CUSIP: 141705103 TICKER: CMX MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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CARMAX INC. CUSIP: 143130102 TICKER: KMX MEETING DATE: 6/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL INC CUSIP: 159864107 TICKER: CRL MEETING DATE: 5/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Managment Yes For For
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CHICO'S FAS CUSIP: 168615102 TICKER: CHS MEETING DATE: 06/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Change Range for Size of the Board Management Yes For For
3 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 169905106 TICKER: CHH MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHOICEPOINT INC. CUSIP: 170388102 TICKER: CPS MEETING DATE: 4/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Deferred Compensation Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COMMERCE BANCORP INC. CUSIP: 200519106 TICKER: CBH MEETING DATE: 6/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CORRECTIONS CORP OF AMERICA CUSIP: 22025Y407 TICKER: CXW MEETING DATE: 5/13/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COX RADIO INC. CUSIP: 224051102 TICKER: CXR MEETING DATE: 5/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
2 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 249030107 TICKER: XRAY MEETING DATE: 5/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DEVRY INC. CUSIP: 251893103 TICKER: DV MEETING DATE: 11/18/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DOLLAR TREE STORES INC. CUSIP: 256747106 TICKER: DLTR MEETING DATE: 6/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Change Range for Size of the Board Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes Against Against
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EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORP. CUSIP: 28139T101 TICKER: EDMC MEETING DATE: 11/20/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. CUSIP: 285512109 TICKER: ERTS MEETING DATE: 7/31/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY CUSIP: 29255W100 TICKER: EAC MEETING DATE: 4/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. CUSIP: 297602104 TICKER: ETH MEETING DATE: 11/14/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA INC. CUSIP: 30224P101 TICKER: ESA MEETING DATE: 05/07/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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FAIR ISAAC CORP. CUSIP: 303250104 TICKER: FIC MEETING DATE: 02/02/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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FISHER SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 338032204 TICKER: FSH MEETING DATE: 6/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Issue Shares in Connection
with an Acquisition Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Adjourn Meeting Management Yes For For
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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL INC. CUSIP: 35100E104 TICKER: FS MEETING DATE: 05/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Eliminate Multiple
Voting Shares Shareholder Yes For Against
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HENRY SCHEIN INC. CUSIP: 806407102 TICKER: HSIC MEETING DATE: 5/25/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Non-Employee Director
Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Approve Employee Stock
Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
5 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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HEWITT ASSOCIATES INC. CUSIP: 42822Q100 TICKER: HEW MEETING DATE: 1/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY CUSIP: 459902102 TICKER: IGT MEETING DATE: 3/2/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employees Stock
Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTUIT INC. CUSIP: 461202103 TICKER: INTU MEETING DATE: 10/30/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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IRON MOUNTAIN INC. CUSIP: 462846106 TICKER: IRM MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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KERZNER INTL LTD. CUSIP: P6065Y107 TICKER: KZL MEETING DATE: 9/23/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC. CUSIP: 501014104 TICKER: KKD MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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MANOR CARE INC. CUSIP: 564055101 TICKER: HCR MEETING DATE: 5/5/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Eliminate the Classified
Board of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Cap Executive Compensation Shareholder Yes Against For
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MOODY'S CORP. CUSIP: 615369105 TICKER: MCO MEETING DATE: 4/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Performance and Time-Based
Restricted Shares Shareholder Yes Against For
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NATUZZI S.P.A. CUSIP: 63905A101 TICKER: NTZ MEETING DATE: 7/24/03 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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NETFLIX INC. CUSIP: 64110L106 TICKER: NFLX MEETING DATE: 4/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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NVR INC. CUSIP: 62944T105 TICKER: NVR MEETING DATE: 5/3/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Establish Range for Board Size Management Yes For For
4 Amend Director Qualifications Management Yes For For
5 Amend Bylaws Management Yes For For
6 Establish Range for Board Size Management Yes For For
7 Prepare Sustainability Report Shareholder Yes Against For
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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORP. CUSIP: 731572103 TICKER: RL MEETING DATE: 8/14/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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RADIO ONE INC. CUSIP: 75040P108 TICKER: ROIA MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 770323103 TICKER: RHI MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS CUSIP: 786598102 TICKER: SGA MEETING DATE: 5/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management For For For
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SEACOR HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 811904101 TICKER: CKH MEETING DATE: 5/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY CUSIP: 844030106 TICKER: SUG MEETING DATE: 11/4/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
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STUDENT LOAN CORP CUSIP: 863902102 TICKER: STU MEETING DATE: 5/13/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. CUSIP: 163072101 TICKER: CAKE MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Non-Employee Director
Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
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TOLL BROTHERS INC. CUSIP: 889478103 TICKER: TOL MEETING DATE: 3/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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VAIL RESORTS INC. CUSIP: 91879Q109 TICKER: MTN MEETING DATE: 1/8/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 948626106 TICKER: WTW MEETING DATE: 5/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC. CUSIP: 966837106 TICKER: WFMI MEETING DATE: 3/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management For For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management For For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management For For For
4 Submit Poison Pill to
Shareholder Vote Shareholder For For For
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WYNN RESORTS LTD. CUSIP: 983134107 TICKER: WYNN MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Management Yes For For
2 APPROVE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
BONUS PLAN Management Yes For For
3 RATIFY AUDITORS Management Yes For For
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XTO ENERGY INC. CUSIP: 98385X106 TICKER: XTO MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 98956P102 TICKER: ZMH MEETING DATE: 5/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Submit Poison Pill to
Shareholder Vote Management Yes For Against
3 Submit Auditor to
Shareholder Ratification Management Yes For Against
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 98956P102 TICKER: ZMH MEETING DATE: 7/22/03 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
VOTE SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
BARON GROWTH FUND SERIES:
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$.99 ONLY STORES CUSIP: 65440K106 TICKER: NDN MEETING DATE: 6/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Vendor Standards Shareholder Yes Against For
3 Poison Pill Shareholder Yes For Against
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ADMINISTAFF INC. CUSIP: 007094105 TICKER: ASF MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Management Yes For For
2 RATIFY AUDITORS Management Yes For For
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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP CUSIP: 00825108 TICKER: AMG MEETING DATE: 6/8/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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ALEXANDER'S, INC. CUSIP: 014752109 TICKER: ALX MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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AMERICAN TOWER CORP. CUSIP: 029912201 TICKER: AMT MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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AMERIGROUP CORP. CUSIP: 03073T102 TICKER: AGP MEETING DATE: 5/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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BLACKROCK, INC. CUSIP: 09247X101 TICKER: BLK MEETING DATE: 5/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CORP CUSIP: 112723101 TICKER: BHSI MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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BROWN & BROWN INC. CUSIP: 115236101 TICKER: BRO MEETING DATE: 4/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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CAPITALSOURCE INC. CUSIP: 14055X102 TICKER: CSE MEETING DATE: 4/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL0
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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CARTER'S, INC. CUSIP: 146229109 TICKER: CRI MEETING DATE: 5/14/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes Against Against
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CENTENE CORP. CUSIP: 15135B101 TICKER: CNC MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL INC CUSIP: 159864107 TICKER: CRL MEETING DATE: 5/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Managment Yes For For
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CHECKFREE CORP. CUSIP: 162813109 TICKER: CKFR MEETING DATE: 10/29/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Make an Effort to Locate Women and
Minorities to Board Nomination Shareholder Yes Against For
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CHICO'S FAS CUSIP: 168615102 TICKER: CHS MEETING DATE: 06/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Change Range for Size of the Board Management Yes For For
3 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC. CUSIP: 169905106 TICKER: CHH MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHOICEPOINT INC. CUSIP: 170388102 TICKER: CPS MEETING DATE: 4/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Deferred Compensation Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COBALT CORP. (NKA WELLPOINT HEALTH NETWORK) CUSIP: 19074W100 TICKER: CBZ MEETING DATE: 9/23/03 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC. CUSIP: 203668108 TICKER: CYH MEETING DATE: 05/22/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CUSIP: 228227104 TICKER: CCI MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Implement McBride Principles Shareholder Yes Against For
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CTI MOLECULAR IMAGING INC. CUSIP: 22943D105 TICKER: CTMI MEETING DATE: 04/06/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CUSIP: 231082108 TICKER: CMLS MEETING DATE: 4/30/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DEPOMED INC. CUSIP: 249908104 TICKER: DEPO MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DOLLAR TREE STORES INC. CUSIP: 256747106 TICKER: DLTR MEETING DATE: 6/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Change Range for Size of the Board Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes Against Against
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EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORP. CUSIP: 28139T101 TICKER: EDMC MEETING DATE: 11/20/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP. CUSIP: 28176E108 TICKER: EW MEETING DATE: 05/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Non-Employee Director
Omnibus Stock Plan Mangement Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Mangement Yes For For
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ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY CUSIP: 29255W100 TICKER: EAC MEETING DATE: 04/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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ENDURANCE SPECIALTY HOLDINGS LTD. CUSIP: G30397106 TICKER: ENH MEETING DATE: 05/05/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
5 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CUSIP: 29382R107 TICKER: EVC MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Authorize a New Class of
Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EQUINIX INC. CUSIP: 29444U502 TICKER: EQIX MEETING DATE: 6/3/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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ESPEED INC. CUSIP: 296643109 TICKER: ESPD MEETING DATE: 10/22/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. CUSIP: 297602104 TICKER: ETH MEETING DATE: 11/14/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA INC. CUSIP: 30224P101 TICKER: ESA MEETING DATE: 05/07/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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FAIR ISAAC CORP. CUSIP: 303250104 TICKER: FIC MEETING DATE: 02/02/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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FIRST HEALTH GROUP CORP. CUSIP: 320960107 TICKER: FHCC MEETING DATE: 5/13/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES SA CUSIP: 338488109 TICKER: FLML MEETING DATE: 6/22/04 TYPEl ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Financial Statements Management Yes For For
2 Allocate Profits Management Yes For For
3 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
5 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
6 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
7 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
8 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
9 Auditor's Report Management Yes For For
10 Auditor's Report Management Yes For For
11 Auditor's Report Management Yes For For
12 Approval of Board of
Directors Report Management Yes Against Against
13 Resolution of Directors'
and Auditor's Report Management Yes Against Against
14 Adoption of the two
preceding Resolutions Management Yes Against Against
15 Grant Power of Attorney Management Yes Against Against
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FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC. CUSIP: 30249U101 TICKER: FTI MEETING DATE: 04/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Mangement Yes For For
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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL INC. CUSIP: 35100E104 TICKER: FS MEETING DATE: 05/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Eliminate Multiple
Voting Shares Shareholder Yes For Against
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GABELLI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. CUSIP: 36239Y102 TICKER: GBL MEETING DATE: 05/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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GETTY IMAGES INC. CUSIP: 374276103 TICKER: GYI MEETING DATE: 5/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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GEVITY HR INC. CUSIP: 374393106 TICKER: GVHR MEETING DATE: 5/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Declassify the Board of Directors Management Yes For For
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GRAY TELEVISION INC. CUSIP: 389375106 TICKER: GTN MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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HARTE-HANKS INC. CUSIP: 416196103 TICKER: HHS MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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HEWITT ASSOCIATES INC. CUSIP: 42822Q100 TICKER: HEW MEETING DATE: 1/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES CUSIP: 440543106 TICKER: HOS MEETING DATE: 6/30/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC. CUSIP: 442487203 TICKER: HOV MEETING DATE: 2/9/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
4 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
5 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management No Withheld Against
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INAMED CORP. CUSIP: 453235103 TICKER: IMDC MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Approve Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Restricted Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 456727106 TICKER: IHI MEETING DATE: 4/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTUITUVE SURGICAL INC. CUSIP: 46120E602 TICKER: ISRG MEETING DATE: 5/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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INVERESK RESEARCH GROUP INC. CUSIP: 461238107 TICKER: IRGI MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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JEFFERIES GROUP, INC. CUSIP: 472319102 TICKER: JEF MEETING DATE: 5/24/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP. CUSIP: 477143101 TICKER: JBLU MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LTD. CUSIP: P6065Y107 TICKER: KZL MEETING DATE: 9/23/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC. CUSIP: 501014104 TICKER: KKD MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KRONOS INC. CUSIP: 501052104 TICKER: KRON MEETING DATE: 2/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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LIBBEY INC. CUSIP: 5529898108 TICKER: LBY MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Management Yes For For
2 AMEND OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN. Management Yes Against Against
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LIN TV CORP. CUSIP: 532774106 TICKER: TVL MEETING DATE: 5/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Establish Range for Board Size Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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LNR PROPERTY CORP. CUSIP: 501940100 TICKER: LNR MEETING DATE: 4/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Deferred Compensation Management Yes Against Against
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MANOR CARE INC. CUSIP: 564055101 TICKER: HCR MEETING DATE: 05/05/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Eliminate the Classified
Board of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Cap Executive Compensation Shareholder Yes Against For
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NATUZZI S.P.A. CUSIP: 63905A101 TICKER: NTZ MEETING DATE: 7/24/03 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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NETFLIX INC. CUSIP: 64110L106 TICKER: NFLX MEETING DATE: 4/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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NUVEEN INVESTMENTS INC. CUSIP: 67090F106 TICKER: JNC MEETING DATE: 5/14/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE INC. CUSIP: 67611V101 TICKER: ODSY MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO INC. CUSIP: 69333Y108 TICKER: PFCB MEETING DATE: 4/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Adjourn Meeting Management Yes For For
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PANERA BREAD COMPANY CUSIP: 69840W108 TICKER: PNRA MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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PEET'S COFFEE & TEA INC. CUSIP: 705560100 TICKER: PEET MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES CUSIP: 716016209 TICKER: PETC MEETING DATE: 6/3/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Report on Animal Sales Shareholder Yes Against For
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PREMCOR INC. CUSIP: 74045Q104 TICKER: PCO MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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PROQUEST COMPANY CUSIP: 74346P102 TICKER: PQE MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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RADIO ONE INC. CUSIP: 75040P108 TICKER: ROIA MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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RALCORP HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 751028101 TICKER: RAH MEETING DATE: 2/5/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS COMPANY CUSIP: 761695105 TICKER: REY MEETING DATE: 2/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SANDISK CORP. CUSIP: 80004C101 TICKER: SNDK MEETING DATE: 5/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CUSIP: 78388J106 TICKER: SBAC MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Management Yes For For
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SEACOR HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 811904101 TICKER: CKH MEETING DATE: 5/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SELECT COMFORT CORP. CUSIP: 81616X103 TICKER: SCSS MEETING DATE: 5/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Stock Incentive Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY CUSIP: 844030106 TICKER: SUG MEETING DATE: 11/4/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
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SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC. CUSIP: 846425882 TICKER: SBSA MEETING DATE: 7/10/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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STRAYER EDUCATION INC. CUSIP: 863236105 TICKER: STRA MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES CUSIP: 87155S108 TICKER: SMMX MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE CUSIP: 874054109 TICKER: TTWO MEETING DATE: 11/17/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. CUSIP: 163072101 TICKER: CAKE MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Non-Employee Director
Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
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UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL CUSIP: 913016309 TICKER: USPI MEETING DATE: 4/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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VAIL RESORTS INC. CUSIP: 91879Q109 TICKER: MTN MEETING DATE: 1/8/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Withheld Against
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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WYNN RESORTS LTD. CUSIP: 983134107 TICKER: WYNN MEETING DATE: 5/4/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Management Yes For For
2 APPROVE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
BONUS PLAN Management Yes For For
3 RATIFY AUDITORS Management Yes For For
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VOTE SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
BARON SMALL CAP SERIES:
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$.99 ONLY STORES INC. CUSIP: 65440K106 TICKER: NDN MEETING DATE: 6/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Vendor Standards Shareholder Yes Against For
3 Poison Pill Shareholder Yes For Against
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ACTUANT INC. CUSIP: 00508X203 TICKER: ATU MEETING DATE: 1/9/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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AEROPOSTALE INC. CUSIP: 007865108 TICKER: ARO MEETING DATE: 6/2/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Classify the Board of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors For Management Yes Against Against
3 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
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ALAMOSA HOLDINGS CORP. CUSIP: 011589108 TICKER: APCS MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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AMERICAN TOWER CORP CUSIP: 029912201 TICKER: AMT MEETING DATE: 2/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ARIBA INC. CUSIP: 04033V104 TICKER: ARBA MEETING DATE: 6/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Issue Share in Connection with an
Acquisition Management Yes For For
2 Approve Reverse Stock Split Management Yes For For
3 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Adjourn Meeting Management Yes Against Against
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CUSIP: 112723101 TICKER: BHS MEETING DATE: 5/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CAPITAL SOURCE INC. CUSIP: 14055X102 TICKER: CSE MEETING DATE: 5/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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CAREER EDUCATION INC. CUSIP: 141665109 TICKER: CECO MEETING DATE: 5/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes Against Against
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CASUAL MALE RETAIL GROUP INC. CUSIP: 14871104 TICKER: CMRG MEETING DATE: 5/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHAMPION ENTERPRISES INC. CUSIP: 158496109 TICKER: CHB MEETING DATE: 10/29/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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CHOICEPOINT INC. CUSIP: 170388102 TICKER: CPS MEETING DATE: 4/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Deferred Compensation Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CKE RESTAURANTS CUSIP: 12561E105 TICKER: CKE MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS CUSIP: 203668108 TICKER: CYH MEETING DATE: 6/9/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD CUSIP: 21988R102 TICKER: EXBD MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CUSIP: 231082108 TICKER: CMLS MEETING DATE: 4/30/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC. CUSIP: 25389G102 TICKER: DTSI MEETING DATE: 05/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DOLLAR TREE STORES INC. CUSIP: 256747106 TICKER: DLTR MEETING DATE: 06/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Change Range for Size of the
Board Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes Against Against
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DREXLER INC CUSIP: TICKER: MEETING DATE: 05/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Hire Advisor/Maximize
Shareholder Value Shareholder Yes Against For
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ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY CUSIP: 29255W100 TICKER: EAC MEETING DATE: 04/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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EQUITY MARKETING INC CUSIP: 294724109 TICKER: EMAK MEETING DATE: 07/31/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Change Company Name Management Yes For For
3 Reduce Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
4 Approve Non-Employee Director
Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
6 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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FAIR ISAAC CUSIP: 303250104 TICKER: FIC MEETING DATE: 02/02/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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FLIR SYSTEMS CUSIP: 3024451011 TICKER: FLIR MEETING DATE: 04/21/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
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GABELLI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. CUSIP: 36239Y102 TICKER: GBL MEETING DATE: 05/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CUSIP: 367905106 TICKER: GET MEETING DATE: 05/07/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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GRAY TELEVISION INC. CUSIP: 389375106 TICKER: GTN MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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HOT TOPIC CUSIP: 441339108 TICKER: HOTT MEETING DATE: 06/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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IMMUCOR CUSIP: 452526106 TICKER: BLUD MEETING DATE: 11/14/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
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INAMED CORP. CUSIP: 453235103 TICKER: IMDC MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Approve Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Restricted Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INFOCROSSING CUSIP: 45664X109 TICKER: IFOX MEETING DATE: 06/15/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
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INFORMATION HOLDINGS CUSIP: 456727106 TICKER: IHI MEETING DATE: 04/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION CUSIP: 45840J107 TICKER: IDC MEETING DATE: 05/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors
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INTUITIVE SURGICAL CUSIP: 46120E602 TICKER: ISRG MEETING DATE: 05/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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IRON MOUNTAIN INC. CUSIP: 462846106 TICKER: IRM MEETING DATE: 5/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CUSIP: 477143101 TICKER: JBLU MEETING DATE: 05/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS CUSIP: 193294105 TICKER: KCP MEETING DATE: 05/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LTD. CUSIP: P6065Y107 TICKER: KZL MEETING DATE: 9/23/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC. CUSIP: 501014104 TICKER: KKD MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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KROLL INC. CUSIP: 501049100 TICKER: KROL MEETING DATE: 05/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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LIN TV CORP. CUSIP: 532774106 TICKER: TVL MEETING DATE: 5/11/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Establish Range for Board Size Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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LNR PROPERTY CORP. CUSIP: 501940100 TICKER: LNR MEETING DATE: 4/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Deferred Compensation Management Yes Against Against
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MOORE WALLACE CUSIP: 615857109 TICKER: MWI MEETING DATE: 02/23/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
2 Approve Issuance of Common Shares
in Connection with the Merger Management Yes For For
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MTR GAMING CUSIP: 553769100 TICKER: MNTG MEETING DATE: 07/31/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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NBTY CUSIP: 628782104 TICKER: NTY MEETING DATE: 04/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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NEIGHBORCARE CUSIP: 64015Y104 TICKER: NCRX MEETING DATE: 06/15/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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NOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS CUSIP: 670009109 TICKER: NOVN MEETING DATE: 05/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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NUVEEN INVESTMENTS CUSIP: 67090F106 TICKER: JNC MEETING DATE: 05/14/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE CUSIP: 67611V101 TICKER: ODSY MEETING DATE: 05/04/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
4 Amend Restricted Stock Plan Management Yes For For
5 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
6 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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OXFORD INDUSTRIES CUSIP: 691497309 TICKER: OXM MEETING DATE: 10/06/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
4 Amend Restricted Stock Plan Management Yes For For
5 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
6 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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PANERA BREAD COMPANY CUSIP: 69840W108 TICKER: PNRA MEETING DATE: 05/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES CUSIP: 716016209 TICKER: PETC MEETING DATE: 06/03/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Report on Animal Sales Shareholder Yes For For
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PROQUEST CUSIP: 74346P102 TICKER: PQE MEETING DATE: 05/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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QUICKSILVER CUSIP: 74838C106 TICKER: ZQK MEETING DATE: 03/26/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Management Yes For For
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R.H.DONNELLEY CUSIP: 74955W307 TICKER: RHD MEETING DATE: 05/05/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Poison Pill Shareholder Yes Against For
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REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP CUSIP: 758766109 TICKER: RGC MEETING DATE: 05/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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RESTORATION HARDWARE CUSIP: 760981100 TICKER: RSTO MEETING DATE: 07/17/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Managment Yes For For
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ROTECH CUSIP: 778669101 TICKER: ROHI MEETING DATE: 06/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SANDISK CUSIP: 80004C101 TICKER:SNDK MEETING DATE: 05/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SKILLSOFT PLC CUSIP: 830928107 TICKER: SKIL MEETING DATE: 10/31/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Financial Statements Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Authorize Audit Committee to Fix
Renumeration of the Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
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SKYWEST CUSIP: 830879102 TICKER: SKYW MEETING DATE: 05/04/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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STRAYER EDUCATION CUSIP: 863236105 TICKER: STRA MEETING DATE: 05/04/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY CUSIP: 163072101 TICKER: CAKE MEETING DATE: 05/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Management Yes For For
Option Plan Management Yes For For
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UBIQUITEL CUSIP: 903474302 TICKER: UPCS MEETING DATE: 05/14/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS CUSIP: 913016309 TICKER: USPI MEETING DATE: 04/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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WEIGHT WATCHERS CUSIP: 948626106 TICKER: WTW MEETING DATE: 05/12/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Agains
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WESTJET AIRLINES CUSIP: 960410108 TICKER: WJTAF MEETING DATE: 04/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Fix Number of Directors at Nine Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
5 Approve 2004 Stock Plan up
to 2.2 Million Common Shares Management Yes For For
6 Approve Stock Split Management Yes For For
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WESTWOOD ONE CUSIP: 961815107 TICKER: WON MEETING DATE: 05/13/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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WYNN RESORTS LTD. CUSIP: 983134107 TICKER: WYNN MEETING DATE: 05/04/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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VOTE SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
BARON iOPPORTUNITY SERIES:
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1-800-FLOWERS CUSIP: 68243Q106 TICKER: FLWS MEETING DATE: 12/2/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ACCENTURE LTD. BERMUDA CUSIP: G1150G111 TICKER: ACU MEETING DATE: 2/5/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ALAMOSA HOLDINGS INC. CUSIP: 011589108 TICKER: APCS MEETING DATE: 6/2/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Mangement Yes For For
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AMERICAN TOWER CORP. CUSIP: 029912201 TICKER: AMT MEETING DATE: 5/6/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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AMERITRADE CORP. CUSIP: 03074K100 TICKER: AMTD MEETING DATE: 2/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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ARIBA INC. CUSIP: 04033V104 TICKER: ARBA MEETING DATE: 6/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Issue Share in Connection with an
Acquisition Management Yes For For
2 Approve Reverse Stock Split Management Yes For For
3 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
5 Adjourn Meeting Management Yes Against Against
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ASK JEEVES INC. CUSIP: 045174109 TICKER: ASKJ MEETING DATE: 5/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CAREER EDUCATION INC. CUSIP: 141665109 TICKER: CECO MEETING DATE: 5/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stick Management Yes Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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CHECKFREE CORP. CUSIP: 162813109 TICKER: CKFR MEETING DATE: 10/29/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Make an Effort to Locate Women and
Minorities to Board Nomination Shareholder Yes Against For
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CHOICEPOINT INC. CUSIP: 170388102 TICKER: CPS MEETING DATE: 4/29/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Deferred Compensation Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COMCAST CORPORATION CUSIP: 20030N200 TICKER: CMCSK MEETING DATE: 5/26/04 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Amend Restricted Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter
Non-Routine Management Yes For For
5 Require 2/3rds Majorty of Independent
Directors on Board Management Yes Against For
6 Political Contributions/Activities Management Yes Against For
7 Nominate Two Directors for every
open Directorships Management Yes Against For
8 Limit Executive Compensation Management Yes Against For
9 Adopt a Recapitalization Plan Management Yes For Against
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COSTAR GROUP INC. CUSIP: 22160N109 TICKER: CSGP MEETING DATE: 6/9/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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COX COMMUNICATIONS INC. CUSIP: 224044107 TICKER: COX MEETING DATE: 5/18/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
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DELL INC. CUSIP: 251893103 TICKER: DELL MEETING DATE: 7/18/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Approve Stock Option Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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DIGITAS INC. CUSIP: 25388K104 TICKER: DTAS MEETING DATE: 05/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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DRUGSTORE.COM CUSIP: 262241102 TICKER: DSCM MEETING DATE: 06/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORP. CUSIP: 269246104 TICKER: ET MEETING DATE: 05/27/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EBAY INC. CUSIP: 278642103 TICKER: EBAY MEETING DATE: 06/24/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
3 Amend Stock Option Plan Management Yes Against Against
4 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes Against Against
5 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
6 Expense Stock Options Management Yes For For
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. CUSIP: 285512109 TICKER: ERTS MEETING DATE: 07/31/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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EQUINIX INC. CUSIP: 29444U502 TICKER: EQUIX MEETING DATE: 06/03/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
4 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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ESPEED INC. CUSIP: 30224P101 TICKER: ESPD MEETING DATE: 10/22/03 TYPE: SPECIAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management No Against Against
2 Approve Executive Incentive
Bonus Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes Against Against
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EXPEDIA INC. CUSIP: 303250104 TICKER: EXPE MEETING DATE: 08/08/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD. CUSIP: 30249U101 TICKER: FLEX MEETING DATE: 09/30/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Adopt Financial Statements and
Directors' and Auditors' Reports Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
5 Approve Issuance of Shares without
Preemptive Rights Management Yes For For
6 Approve Nonexecutive Directors' Fees Management Yes For For
7 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Management Yes For For
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FREEMARKETS INC. CUSIP: 35100E104 TICKER: FMKT MEETING DATE: 06/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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GETTY IMAGES INC. CUSIP: 374276103 TICKER: GYI MEETING DATE: 05/17/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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HOMESTORE COM INC. CUSIP: 42822Q100 TICKER: HOMS MEETING DATE: 06/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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INFOSPACE INC. CUSIP: 453235103 TICKER: INSP MEETING DATE: 05/10/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTEL CORPORATION INC. CUSIP: 456727106 TICKER: INTC MEETING DATE: 05/19/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Expense Stock Options Shareholder Yes For For
5 Limit/Prohibit Awards to Executives Shareholder Yes For For
6 Performance-Based/Indexed Options Shareholder Yes For For
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INTERACTIVECORP CUSIP: 472319102 TICKER: IACI MEETING DATE: 06/23/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY CUSIP: 477143101 TICKER: IGT MEETING DATE: 03/02/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Ratify Auditors
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IVILLAGE INC. CUSIP: P6065Y107 TICKER: IVIL MEETING DATE: 10/09/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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LENDINGTREE INC. CUSIP: 501052104 TICKER: TREE MEETING DATE: 08/08/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Convertible Preferred
Stock Plan Management Yes For For
2 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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MARKETWATCH.COM CUSIP: 5529898108 TICKER: MKTW MEETING DATE: 01/15/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
3 Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
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MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC. CUSIP: 532774106 TICKER: MVL MEETING DATE: 05/05/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
4 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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MODEM MEDIA INC. CUSIP: 501940100 TICKER: MMPT MEETING DATE: 05/25/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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MONSTER WORLDWIDE CUSIP: 564055101 TICKER: MNST MEETING DATE: 06/16/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Management Yes For For
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NETFLIX INC. CUSIP: 64110L106 TICKER: NFLX MEETING DATE: 04/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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OVERTURE SERVICES INC. CUSIP: 69333Y108 TICKER: OVER MEETING DATE: 10/07/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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PRICELINE.COM CUSIP: 69840W108 TICKER: PCLN MEETING DATE: 06/01/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SANDISK CORP CUSIP: 716016209 TICKER: SNDK MEETING DATE: 05/20/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
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SBA COMMUNICATIONS CUSIP: 731572103 TICKER: SBAC MEETING DATE: 05/06/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
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SKILLSOFT PLC. CUSIP: 75040P108 TICKER: SKIL MEETING DATE: 10/31/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Financial Statements Management Yes For For
2 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
3 Authorize Audit Committee to Fix
Remuneration of the Auditors Management Yes For For
4 Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management Yes For For
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STAMPS.COM INC. CUSIP: 786598102 TICKER: STMP MEETING DATE: 04/23/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Approve Reverse Stock Split Management Yes For For
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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE CUSIP: 80004C101 TICKER: TTWO MEETING DATE: 11/14/03 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Increase Authorized Common Stock Management Yes For For
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TIME WARNER INC. CUSIP: 811904101 TICKER: TWX MEETING DATE: 05/21/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Election of Directors Management Yes For For
2 Ratify Auditors Management Yes For For
3 Regarding China Business Principles Shareholder Yes For For
4 Report on Pay Disparity Shareholder Yes For For
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VOTE SUMMARY REPORT
JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004
BARON FIFTH AVENUE GROWTH FUND SERIES:
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WELLPOINT HEALTH NETWORK CUSIP: 94973H108 TICKER: WLP MEETING DATE: 6/28/04 TYPE: ANNUAL
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTED? VOTE CAST FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATION
1 Approve Merger Agreement Management Yes For For
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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) BARON ASSET FUND
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By (Signature and Title) /s/ Ronald Baron
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Ronald Baron, President, CEO and Trustee
Date August 31, 2004
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