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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-09000
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Oak Value Trust
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
3100 Tower Boulevard, Suite 700 Durham, North Carolina 27707
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Larry D. Coats, Jr.
Oak Value Capital Management, Inc. 3100 Tower Blvd., Suite 700 Durham, NC 27707
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (919) 419-1900
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Date of fiscal year end: June 30
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Date of reporting period: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
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Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company,
other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss.
239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not
later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting
record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to
section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17
CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in
its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form
N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not
required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX
unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the
information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the
burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of
information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD.
Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio
security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by
the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:
(a) The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b) The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c) The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP")
number for the portfolio security;
(d) The shareholder meeting date;
(e) A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f) Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g) Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h) How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or
abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i) Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management.
SIGNATURES
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[See General Instruction F]
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) Oak Value Trust
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Larry D. Coats, Jr.
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Larry D. Coats, Jr., President
Date August 4, 2008
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
EXHIBIT A
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. STZ Annual Meeting Date: 07/26/2007
Issuer: 21036P108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP, Management For For
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY
S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
BARRY A. FROMBERG Management For For
JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD Management For For
JAMES A. LOCKE III Management For For
RICHARD SANDS Management For For
ROBERT SANDS Management For For
THOMAS C. MCDERMOTT Management For For
PAUL L. SMITH Management For For
PETER H. SODERBERG Management For For
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF THE COMPANY S ANNUAL MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management Against Against
OF THE COMPANY S LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 315,000,000 SHARES.
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MEDTRONIC, INC. MDT Annual Meeting Date: 08/23/2007
Issuer: 585055106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS MEDTRONIC S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID L. CALHOUN Management For For
ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
JAMES T. LENEHAN Management For For
KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For
03 TO AMEND MEDTRONIC S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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ORACLE CORPORATION ORCL Annual Meeting Date: 11/02/2007
Issuer: 68389X105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON AN OPEN SOURCE REPORT. Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE Shareholder Against For
CORPORATE BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD COMMITTEE
ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
MAY 31, 2008.
02 PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF Management For For
THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JEFFREY O. HENLEY Management For For
LAWRENCE J. ELLISON Management For For
DONALD L. LUCAS Management For For
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN Management For For
JACK F. KEMP Management For For
JEFFREY S. BERG Management For For
SAFRA A. CATZ Management For For
HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA Management For For
H. RAYMOND BINGHAM Management For For
CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR Management For For
NAOMI O. SELIGMAN Management For For
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION MSFT Annual Meeting Date: 11/13/2007
Issuer: 594918104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES, III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR., PHD Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. HELMUT PANKE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON Shareholder Against For
INTERNET CENSORSHIP.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION UTX Annual Meeting Date: 04/09/2008
Issuer: 913017109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
STANDARDS
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shareholder Against For
REFORM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
01 DIRECTOR Management
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Management For For
GEORGE DAVID Management For For
JOHN V. FARACI Management For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Management For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Management For For
CHARLES R. LEE Management For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Management For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Management For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Management Withheld Against
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Management For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Management For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Management For For
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shareholder Against For
SALES
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CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC CSG Special Meeting Date: 04/11/2008
Issuer: 127209302 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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CA1 TO CONSIDER, AND IF THOUGHT FIT, TO APPROVE (WITH Management For For
OR WITHOUT MODIFICATION) THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
REFERRED TO IN THE NOTICE OF COURT MEETING DATED
19 MARCH, 2008.
EB1 TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT (WITH OR Management For For
WITHOUT MODIFICATION), THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
EB2 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE DEMERGER OF AMERICAS BEVERAGES, INCLUDING
THE CADBURY PLC REDUCTION OF CAPITAL AND THE
ENTRY INTO THE DEMERGER AGREEMENTS.
EB3 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CADBURY PLC REDUCTION Management For For
OF CAPITAL (AS DEFINED IN THE CIRCULAR AND DESCRIBED
IN PART II EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE CIRCULAR).
EB4 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS Management For For
1 AND 2, THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE SHARE
SCHEMES.
EB5 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 SHARE OPTION PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008
BONUS SHARE RETENTION PLAN AND THE CADBURY PLC
2008 INTERNATIONAL SHARE AWARD PLAN.
EB6 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 SAVINGS RELATED SHARE OPTION SCHEME,
THE CADBURY PLC 2008 IRISH SAVINGS RELATED SHARE
OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 IRISH AVC
SAVINGS RELATED SHARE OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 INTERNATIONAL SAVINGS RELATED SHARE
OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 US EMPLOYEES
SHARE OPTION PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 AMERICAS
EMPLOYEES SHARE OPTION PLAN, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
C1 TO RECEIVE THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
THE 2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS.
EB7 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF ADDITIONAL
SHARE SCHEMES TO THOSE MENTIONED IN RESOLUTIONS
4 AND 6 FOR THE BENEFIT OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYEES
OF CADBURY PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
EB8 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1 AND 5, THE INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF
AN ANNUAL AWARD UNDER THE CADBURY PLC 2008 LONG
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO 300% OF BASIC PAY.
C2 TO DECLARE THE FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For
C3 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
C4 TO RE-APPOINT WOLFGANG BERNDT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C5 TO RE-APPOINT LORD PATTEN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C6 TO RE-APPOINT BOB STACK AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C7 TO RE-APPOINT GUY ELLIOTT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C8 TO RE-APPOINT ELLEN MARRAM AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C9 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
C10 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS Management For For
FEES.
C11 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT FURTHER SHARES. Management For For
C12 TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For
C13 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO BUY BACK SHARES. Management For For
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MOODY'S CORPORATION MCO Annual Meeting Date: 04/22/2008
Issuer: 615369105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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IA ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. GLAUBER Management For For
IB ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONNIE MACK Management For For
IC ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY S. NEWCOMB Management For For
II RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
III STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shareholder For Against
VOTE REQUIREMENTS IN THE COMPANY S CHARTER AND
BY-LAWS.
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PRAXAIR, INC. PX Annual Meeting Date: 04/22/2008
Issuer: 74005P104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
NANCE K. DICCIANI Management For For
EDWARD G. GALANTE Management For For
IRA D. HALL Management For For
RAYMOND W. LEBOEUF Management For For
LARRY D. MCVAY Management For For
WAYNE T. SMITH Management For For
H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR. Management For For
ROBERT L. WOOD Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
REGARDING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY
VOTE.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITOR.
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WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED WSH Annual Meeting Date: 04/23/2008
Issuer: G96655108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. CALIFANO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNA C. CATALANO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC G. FRIBERG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR ROY GARDNER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR JEREMY HANLEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBYN S. KRAVIT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MCCANN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. PLUMERI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS B. ROBERTS Management For For
02 REAPPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF 2008 SHARE PURCHASE Management Against Against
AND OPTION PLAN.
04 AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION. Management For For
05 AMENDMENT TO THE BYE-LAWS. *** SUCH OTHER BUSINESS Management For For
AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING ***
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION COF Annual Meeting Date: 04/24/2008
Issuer: 14040H105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN FRITZ HACKETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE E. LEROY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CAPITAL ONE S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED ASSOCIATE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON JNJ Annual Meeting Date: 04/24/2008
Issuer: 478160104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Management For For
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
CHRISTINE A. POON Management For For
CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
STEVEN S REINEMUND Management For For
DAVID SATCHER Management For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. HOG Annual Meeting Date: 04/26/2008
Issuer: 412822108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEORGE H. CONRADES Management For For
SARA L. LEVINSON Management For For
GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Management For For
JOCHEN ZEITZ Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
TO BE THE AUDITORS.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY AXP Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2008
Issuer: 025816109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
D.F. AKERSON Management For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Management For For
U.M. BURNS Management For For
K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
P. CHERNIN Management For For
J. LESCHLY Management For For
R.C. LEVIN Management For For
R.A. MCGINN Management For For
E.D. MILLER Management For For
S.S REINEMUND Management For For
R.D. WALTER Management For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF
ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY S ASSETS
OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY DD Annual Meeting Date: 04/30/2008
Issuer: 263534109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
RICHARD H. BROWN Management For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Management Withheld Against
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Management For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Management For For
JOHN T. DILLON Management For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Management For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Management For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Management For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shareholder Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shareholder Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shareholder Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder For Against
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. BRKA Annual Meeting Date: 05/03/2008
Issuer: 084670108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
WARREN E. BUFFETT Management For For
CHARLES T. MUNGER Management For For
HOWARD G. BUFFETT Management For For
SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
WILLIAM H. GATES III Management For For
DAVID S. GOTTESMAN Management For For
CHARLOTTE GUYMAN Management For For
DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
THOMAS S. MURPHY Management For For
RONALD L. OLSON Management For For
WALTER SCOTT, JR. Management For For
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AFLAC INCORPORATED AFL Contested Annual Meeting Date: 05/05/2008
Issuer: 001055102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DANIEL P. AMOS Management For For
JOHN SHELBY AMOS II Management For For
PAUL S. AMOS II Management For For
YOSHIRO AOKI Management For For
MICHAEL H. ARMACOST Management For For
KRISS CLONINGER III Management For For
JOE FRANK HARRIS Management For For
ELIZABETH J. HUDSON Management For For
KENNETH S. JANKE SR. Management For For
DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON Management For For
ROBERT B. JOHNSON Management For For
CHARLES B. KNAPP Management For For
E. STEPHEN PURDOM Management For For
B.K. RIMER, DR. PH Management For For
MARVIN R. SCHUSTER Management For For
DAVID GARY THOMPSON Management For For
ROBERT L. WRIGHT Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV OF THE Management For For
COMPANY S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE COMPANY S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF $.10 PAR VALUE
COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES TO 1,900,000,000
SHARES.
03 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN (THE 2009 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE
PLAN ).
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Shareholder For For
PROPOSAL: RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE
THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE REGARDING
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION IN THIS
PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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3M COMPANY MMM Annual Meeting Date: 05/13/2008
Issuer: 88579Y101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
LINDA G. ALVARADO Management For For
GEORGE W. BUCKLEY Management For For
VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Management Withheld Against
W. JAMES FARRELL Management Withheld Against
HERBERT L. HENKEL Management Withheld Against
EDWARD M. LIDDY Management Withheld Against
ROBERT S. MORRISON Management For For
AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
ROBERT J. ULRICH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS 3M S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 TO APPROVE THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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TIFFANY & CO. TIF Annual Meeting Date: 05/15/2008
Issuer: 886547108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE MARIE BRAVO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. COSTLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABBY F. KOHNSTAMM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. MARQUIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER W. MAY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. THOMAS PRESBY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE TIFFANY & CO. 2008 DIRECTORS Management Against Against
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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AON CORPORATION AOC Annual Meeting Date: 05/16/2008
Issuer: 037389103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
PATRICK G. RYAN Management For For
GREGORY C. CASE Management For For
FULVIO CONTI Management For For
EDGAR D. JANNOTTA Management For For
JAN KALFF Management Withheld Against
LESTER B. KNIGHT Management For For
J. MICHAEL LOSH Management Withheld Against
R. EDEN MARTIN Management For For
ANDREW J. MCKENNA Management For For
ROBERT S. MORRISON Management Withheld Against
RICHARD B. MYERS Management Withheld Against
RICHARD C. NOTEBAERT Management For For
JOHN W. ROGERS, JR. Management For For
GLORIA SANTONA Management Withheld Against
CAROLYN Y. WOO Management Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS AON S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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FIDELITY NAT'L INFORMATION SERVICES INC FIS Annual Meeting Date: 05/29/2008
Issuer: 31620M106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARSHALL HAINES Management For For
DAVID K. HUNT Management For For
CARY H. THOMPSON Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO APPROVE THE FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION Management Against Against
SERVICES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
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AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. ABK Annual Meeting Date: 06/03/2008
Issuer: 023139108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
MICHAEL A. CALLEN Management Withheld Against
JILL M. CONSIDINE Management Withheld Against
PHILIP N. DUFF Management Withheld Against
THOMAS C. THEOBALD Management Withheld Against
LAURA S. UNGER Management Withheld Against
HENRY D.G. WALLACE Management Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL 2 TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FROM 350,000,000 TO 650,000,000.
03 PROPOSAL 3 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AMBAC S EQUITY Management Against Against
PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL 4 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AMBAC S DIRECTORS Management Against Against
PLAN.
05 RATIFY SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
FOR 2008.
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY SSP Annual Meeting Date: 06/13/2008
Issuer: 811054204 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
WILLIAM R. BURLEIGH Management For For
DAVID A. GALLOWAY Management For For
DAVID M. MOFFETT Management For For
JARL MOHN Management Withheld Against
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EBAY INC. EBAY Annual Meeting Date: 06/19/2008
Issuer: 278642103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.