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 811-10201
The Appleton Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
James I Ladge, 45 Milk Street, Eight Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513)362-8000
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 7/1/06 - 6/30/07
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
(17CFR 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
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burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., 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
Meeting Date Range: 01-Aug-2006 To 31-Jul-2007
Selected Accounts
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PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP.
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Security: 740189105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PCP Meeting Date: 16-Aug-2006
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Aug-2006
Agenda 932562704 Management Total Ballot Shares: 36910
Last Vote Date: 08-Aug-2006
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR None
1 MARK DONEGAN 4150 0 0 0
2 VERNON E. OECHSLE 4150 0 0 0
2 AMENDING THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF None 4150 0 0 0
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED
COMMON STOCK TO 450,000,000 SHARES
3 REAPPROVING THE 2001 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN None 4150 0 0 0
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Security: 742718109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PG Meeting Date: 10-Oct-2006
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 09-Oct-2006
Agenda 932579103 Management Total Ballot Shares: 120439
Last Vote Date: 03-Oct-2006
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR None
1 NORMAN R. AUGUSTINE 3937 0 0 0
2 A.G. LAFLEY 3937 0 0 0
3 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS 3937 0 0 0
4 JOHN F. SMITH, JR. 3937 0 0 0
5 MARGARET C. WHITMAN 3937 0 0 0
2 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF None 3937 0 0 0
REGULATIONS TO DECREASE THE AUTHORIZED
NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD
3 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT None 3937 0 0 0
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
4 REAPPROVE AND AMEND THE MATERIAL TERMS OF None 3937 0 0 0
THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE PROCTER
& GAMBLE 2001 STOCK AND INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN
5 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AWARD NO FUTURE Against 0 3937 0 0
STOCK OPTIONS
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
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Security: 594918104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MSFT Meeting Date: 14-Nov-2006
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 13-Nov-2006
Agenda 932591173 Management Total Ballot Shares: 136215
Last Vote Date: 13-Nov-2006
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III None 4000 0 0 0
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER None 4000 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. None 4000 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON None 4000 0 0 0
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN None 4000 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT None 4000 0 0 0
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI None 4000 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE None 4000 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY None 4000 0 0 0
10 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & None 4000 0 0 0
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RESTRICTION ON Against 0 4000 0 0
SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS
12 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEXUAL ORIENTATION Against 0 4000 0 0
IN
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
13 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HIRING OF PROXY Against 0 4000 0 0
ADVISOR
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
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Security: 17275R102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CSCO Meeting Date: 15-Nov-2006
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Nov-2006
Agenda 932588405 Management Total Ballot Shares: 94580
Last Vote Date: 13-Nov-2006
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR None
1 CAROL A. BARTZ 7200 0 0 0
2 M. MICHELE BURNS 7200 0 0 0
3 MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS 7200 0 0 0
4 LARRY R. CARTER 7200 0 0 0
5 JOHN T. CHAMBERS 7200 0 0 0
6 DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY 7200 0 0 0
7 RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH 7200 0 0 0
8 RODERICK C. MCGEARY 7200 0 0 0
9 STEVEN M. WEST 7200 0 0 0
10 JERRY YANG 7200 0 0 0
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF None 7200 0 0 0
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 28,
2007.
3 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER URGING Against 0 7200 0 0
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADOPT A POLICY
THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUTURE EQUITY
COMPENSATION GRANTS TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES
SHALL BE SHARES OF STOCK THAT REQUIRE THE
ACHIEVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE GOALS AS A
PREREQUISITE TO VESTING, AS SET FORTH IN
THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
4 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS Against 0 7200 0 0
REQUESTING THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE INITIATE A REVIEW OF CISCO'S
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND TO MAKE
AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, A REPORT OF THAT
REVIEW BY JANUARY 1, 2007, AS SET FORTH IN
THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
5 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS Against 0 7200 0 0
REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO
SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A
SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF
CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE
TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS
PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE
VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN
THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.
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Security: 810186106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SMG Meeting Date: 25-Jan-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 24-Jan-2007
Agenda 932616608 Management Total Ballot Shares: 37609
Last Vote Date: 23-Jan-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR None
1 MARK R. BAKER 4000 0 0 0
2 JOSEPH P. FLANNERY 4000 0 0 0
3 K. HAGEDORN LITTLEFIELD 4000 0 0 0
4 PATRICK J. NORTON 4000 0 0 0
2 ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 4000 0 0
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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NOVARTIS AG
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Security: 66987V109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: NVS Meeting Date: 06-Mar-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 21-Feb-2007
Agenda 932630696 Management Total Ballot Shares: 53781
Last Vote Date: 12-Feb-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE For 3250 0 0 0
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF NOVARTIS AG AND THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR 2006.
2 APPROVAL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD OF For 3250 0 0 0
DIRECTORS
3 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF For 3250 0 0 0
NOVARTIS AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND
DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
4 ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: RE- For 3250 0 0 0
ELECTION OF HANS-JOERG RUDLOFF FOR A THREE-
YEAR TERM
5 ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: RE- For 3250 0 0 0
ELECTION OF DR. DANIEL VASELLA FOR A THREE-
YEAR TERM
6 ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: For 3250 0 0 0
ELECTION
OF NEW MEMBER MARJORIE M. YANG FOR A TERM
OF OFFICE BEGINNING ON 1 JANUARY 2008 AND
ENDING ON THE DAY OF THE AGM IN 2010
7 APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS AND THE GROUP For 3250 0 0 0
AUDITORS
8 VOTES REGARDING ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER- For 3250 0 0 0
PROPOSALS AT THE AGM OF NOVARTIS AG IF YOU
GIVE NO INSTRUCTIONS ON AGENDA ITEM 6, YOUR
VOTES WILL BE CAST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROPOSALS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
MARKING THE BOX "FOR" IS A VOTE FOR THE
PROPOSALS OF THE BOARD. MARKING THE BOX
"AGAINST" OR "ABSTAIN" IS A VOTE TO
"ABSTAIN"
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Security: 254687106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: DIS Meeting Date: 08-Mar-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 07-Mar-2007
Agenda 932624910 Management Total Ballot Shares: 168903
Last Vote Date: 12-Mar-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOHN E. BRYSON 7250 0 0 0
2 JOHN S. CHEN 7250 0 0 0
3 JUDITH L. ESTRIN 7250 0 0 0
4 ROBERT A. IGER 7250 0 0 0
5 STEVEN P. JOBS 7250 0 0 0
6 FRED H. LANGHAMMER 7250 0 0 0
7 AYLWIN B. LEWIS 7250 0 0 0
8 MONICA C. LOZANO 7250 0 0 0
9 ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT 7250 0 0 0
10 JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. 7250 0 0 0
11 ORIN C. SMITH 7250 0 0 0
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF For 7250 0 0 0
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2007.
3 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED For 7250 0 0 0
AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
4 TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND For 7250 0 0 0
RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
5 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 7250 0 0
RELATING TO GREENMAIL.
6 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO Against 0 7250 0 0
AMEND THE BYLAWS RELATING TO STOCKHOLDER
RIGHTS PLANS.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N
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Security: 806857108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SLB Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 10-Apr-2007
Agenda 932636484 Management Total Ballot Shares: 46450
Last Vote Date: 05-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 P. CAMUS 3000 0 0 0
2 J.S. GORELICK 3000 0 0 0
3 A. GOULD 3000 0 0 0
4 T. ISAAC 3000 0 0 0
5 N. KUDRYAVTSEV 3000 0 0 0
6 A. LAJOUS 3000 0 0 0
7 M.E. MARKS 3000 0 0 0
8 D. PRIMAT 3000 0 0 0
9 L.R. REIF 3000 0 0 0
10 T.I. SANDVOLD 3000 0 0 0
11 N. SEYDOUX 3000 0 0 0
12 L.G. STUNTZ 3000 0 0 0
13 R. TALWAR 3000 0 0 0
2 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND For 3000 0 0 0
DIVIDENDS.
3 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC For 3000 0 0 0
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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CITIGROUP INC.
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Security: 172967101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: C Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Apr-2007
Agenda 932641562 Management Total Ballot Shares: 73818
Last Vote Date: 16-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG. For 3500 0 0 0
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA. For 3500 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE DAVID. For 3500 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR. For 3500 0 0 0
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH. For 3500 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ For 3500 0 0 0
RAMIREZ.
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS KLEINFELD. For 3500 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS. For 3500 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY. For 3500 0 0 0
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS. For 3500 0 0 0
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE. For 3500 0 0 0
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN. For 3500 0 0 0
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN. For 3500 0 0 0
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS. For 3500 0 0 0
15 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG For 3500 0 0 0
LLP
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007.
16 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT Against 0 3500 0 0
ON PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS.
17 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT Against 0 3500 0 0
ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
18 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT Against 0 3500 0 0
ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
19 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN Against 0 3500 0 0
ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
20 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CEO Against 0 3500 0 0
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 100
TIMES THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION PAID TO
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
21 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE Against 0 3500 0 0
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT
DUTIES, TITLES OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
22 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Against 0 3500 0 0
STOCK OPTIONS BE SUBJECT TO A FIVE-YEAR
SALES
RESTRICTION.
23 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Against 0 3500 0 0
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
24 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Against 0 3500 0 0
STOCKHOLDERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
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UBS AG
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Security: H89231338 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: UBS Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 11-Apr-2007
Agenda 932658529 Management Total Ballot Shares: 18330
Last Vote Date: 09-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ANNUAL REPORT, GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY For 3475 0 0 0
ACCOUNTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2006, REPORTS
OF
THE GROUP AND STATUTORY AUDITORS
2 APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS DIVIDEND For 3475 0 0 0
FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2006
3 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF For 3475 0 0 0
DIRECTORS AND THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
4 RE-ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER: STEPHAN For 3475 0 0 0
HAERINGER
5 RE-ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER: HELMUT PANKE For 3475 0 0 0
6 RE-ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER: PETER SPUHLER For 3475 0 0 0
7 ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: SERGIO For 3475 0 0 0
MARCHIONNE
8 ELECTION OF THE GROUP AND STATUTORY For 3475 0 0 0
AUDITORS
9 CAPITAL REDUCTION: CANCELLATION OF SHARES For 3475 0 0 0
REPURCHASED UNDER THE 2006/2007 SHARE
BUYBACK PROGRAM AND RESPECTIVE AMENDMENT
OF ARTICLE 4 PARA 1 OF THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION
10 CAPITAL REDUCTION: APPROVAL OF A NEW SHARE For 3475 0 0 0
BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR 2007-2010
11 IN CASE OF AD-HOC SHAREHOLDERS' MOTIONS For 3475 0 0 0
DURING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, I/WE
AUTHORIZE MY/OUR PROXY TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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AMETEK, INC.
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Security: 031100100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AME Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 23-Apr-2007
Agenda 932644431 Management Total Ballot Shares: 47137
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 CHARLES D. KLEIN 5250 0 0 0
2 STEVEN W. KOHLHAGEN 5250 0 0 0
2 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF For 5250 0 0 0
INCORPORATION INCREASING AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK FROM 200,000,000 TO
400,000,000.
3 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMETEK, INC. 2007 For 5250 0 0 0
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
4 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST For 5250 0 0 0
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2007.
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METLIFE, INC.
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Security: 59156R108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MET Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 23-Apr-2007
Agenda 932653670 Management Total Ballot Shares: 94956
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 BURTON A. DOLE, JR. 3975 0 0 0
2 R. GLENN HUBBARD 3975 0 0 0
3 JAMES M. KILTS 3975 0 0 0
4 CHARLES M. LEIGHTON 3975 0 0 0
5 DAVID SATCHER 3975 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & For 3975 0 0 0
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2007
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PRAXAIR, INC.
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Security: 74005P104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PX Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 23-Apr-2007
Agenda 932641079 Management Total Ballot Shares: 87924
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOSE P. ALVES 3800 0 0 0
2 RONALD L. KUEHN, JR. 3800 0 0 0
3 H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR. 3800 0 0 0
4 ROBERT L. WOOD 3800 0 0 0
2 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DIRECTOR Against 0 3800 0 0
ELECTION PROCESS.
3 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Against 0 3800 0 0
STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN VOTE.
4 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE For 3800 0 0 0
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Security: 832110100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SII Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 23-Apr-2007
Agenda 932650054 Management Total Ballot Shares: 19100
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JAMES R. GIBBS 4000 0 0 0
2 JOHN YEARWOOD 4000 0 0 0
2 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED For 4000 0 0 0
1989 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
3 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED For 4000 0 0 0
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
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Security: 949746101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WFC Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 23-Apr-2007
Agenda 932643643 Management Total Ballot Shares: 134123
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN. For 7900 0 0 0
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN. For 7900 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL. For 7900 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, For 7900 0 0 0
JR.
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS. For 7900 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. For 7900 0 0 0
KOVACEVICH.
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK. For 7900 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN. For 7900 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE. For 7900 0 0 0
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY. For 7900 0 0 0
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE. For 7900 0 0 0
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD. For 7900 0 0 0
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER. For 7900 0 0 0
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON. For 7900 0 0 0
15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF. For 7900 0 0 0
16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT. For 7900 0 0 0
17 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG For 7900 0 0 0
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007.
18 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION Against 0 7900 0 0
OF BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS.
19 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN Against 0 7900 0 0
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
20 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION Against 0 7900 0 0
OF A POLICY LIMITING BENEFITS UNDER
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN.
21 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT Against 0 7900 0 0
ON HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA)
DATA.
22 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMISSION Against 0 7900 0 0
REDUCTION GOALS FOR WELLS FARGO AND ITS
CUSTOMERS.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
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Security: 060505104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BAC Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 24-Apr-2007
Agenda 932644481 Management Total Ballot Shares: 143861
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III For 5196 0 0 0
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. For 5196 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS For 5196 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN For 5196 0 0 0
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS For 5196 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD For 5196 0 0 0
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. STEVEN JONES For 5196 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS For 5196 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO For 5196 0 0 0
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY For 5196 0 0 0
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY For 5196 0 0 0
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL For 5196 0 0 0
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN For 5196 0 0 0
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. For 5196 0 0 0
15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER For 5196 0 0 0
16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN For 5196 0 0 0
17 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD For 5196 0 0 0
18 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED For 5196 0 0 0
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007
19 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Against 0 5196 0 0
20 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NUMBER OF DIRECTORS Against 0 5196 0 0
21 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD Against 5196 0 0 0
CHAIRMAN
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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Security: 369604103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GE Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 24-Apr-2007
Agenda 932635862 Management Total Ballot Shares: 276800
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JAMES I. CASH, JR. 5525 0 0 0
2 SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL 5525 0 0 0
3 ANN M. FUDGE 5525 0 0 0
4 CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ 5525 0 0 0
5 SUSAN HOCKFIELD 5525 0 0 0
6 JEFFREY R. IMMELT 5525 0 0 0
7 ANDREA JUNG 5525 0 0 0
8 ALAN G.(A.G.) LAFLEY 5525 0 0 0
9 ROBERT W. LANE 5525 0 0 0
10 RALPH S. LARSEN 5525 0 0 0
11 ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS 5525 0 0 0
12 SAM NUNN 5525 0 0 0
13 ROGER S. PENSKE 5525 0 0 0
14 ROBERT J. SWIERINGA 5525 0 0 0
15 DOUGLAS A. WARNER III 5525 0 0 0
16 ROBERT C. WRIGHT 5525 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF KPMG For 5525 0 0 0
3 ADOPTION OF MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS For 5525 0 0 0
4 APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN For 5525 0 0 0
5 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF SENIOR For 5525 0 0 0
OFFICER
PERFORMANCE GOALS
6 CUMULATIVE VOTING Against 0 5525 0 0
7 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Against 0 5525 0 0
8 ONE DIRECTOR FROM THE RANKS OF RETIREES Against 0 5525 0 0
9 INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Against 0 5525 0 0
10 ELIMINATE DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS Against 0 5525 0 0
11 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Against 0 5525 0 0
12 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Against 0 5525 0 0
13 ETHICAL CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS Against 0 5525 0 0
14 REPORT ON PAY DIFFERENTIAL Against 0 5525 0 0
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STRYKER CORPORATION
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Security: 863667101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SYK Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 24-Apr-2007
Agenda 932642754 Management Total Ballot Shares: 20915
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOHN W. BROWN 4000 0 0 0
2 HOWARD E. COX, JR. 4000 0 0 0
3 DONALD M. ENGELMAN 4000 0 0 0
4 JEROME H. GROSSMAN 4000 0 0 0
5 LOUISE L. FRANCESCONI 4000 0 0 0
6 STEPHEN P. MACMILLAN 4000 0 0 0
7 WILLIAM U. PARFET 4000 0 0 0
8 RONDA E. STRYKER 4000 0 0 0
2 APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. For 4000 0 0 0
3 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & For 4000 0 0 0
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007.
4 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GRANTING Against 0 4000 0 0
OF PERFORMANCE-VESTING SHARES TO SENIOR
EXECUTIVES.
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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
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Security: 057224107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BHI Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 25-Apr-2007
Agenda 932643845 Management Total Ballot Shares: 75333
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 LARRY D. BRADY 2325 0 0 0
2 C.P. CAZALOT, JR. 2325 0 0 0
3 CHAD C. DEATON 2325 0 0 0
4 EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN 2325 0 0 0
5 ANTHONY G. FERNANDES 2325 0 0 0
6 CLAIRE W. GARGALLI 2325 0 0 0
7 PIERRE H. JUNGELS 2325 0 0 0
8 JAMES A. LASH 2325 0 0 0
9 JAMES F. MCCALL 2325 0 0 0
10 J. LARRY NICHOLS 2325 0 0 0
11 H. JOHN RILEY, JR. 2325 0 0 0
12 CHARLES L. WATSON 2325 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE For 2325 0 0 0
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007
3 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED For 2325 0 0 0
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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Security: 478160104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JNJ Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 25-Apr-2007
Agenda 932642514 Management Total Ballot Shares: 91855
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 MARY S. COLEMAN 2500 0 0 0
2 JAMES G. CULLEN 2500 0 0 0
3 MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS 2500 0 0 0
4 ARNOLD G. LANGBO 2500 0 0 0
5 SUSAN L. LINDQUIST 2500 0 0 0
6 LEO F. MULLIN 2500 0 0 0
7 CHRISTINE A. POON 2500 0 0 0
8 CHARLES PRINCE 2500 0 0 0
9 STEVEN S REINEMUND 2500 0 0 0
10 DAVID SATCHER 2500 0 0 0
11 WILLIAM C. WELDON 2500 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF For 2500 0 0 0
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3 PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS Against 0 2500 0 0
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES
4 PROPOSAL ON SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN Against 0 2500 0 0
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AT&T INC.
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Security: 00206R102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: T Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 26-Apr-2007
Agenda 932646360 Management Total Ballot Shares: 109643
Last Vote Date: 23-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER For 6300 0 0 0
III
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO For 6300 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON For 6300 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD For 6300 0 0 0
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III For 6300 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY For 6300 0 0 0
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES F. KNIGHT For 6300 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA For 6300 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN For 6300 0 0 0
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY For 6300 0 0 0
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ For 6300 0 0 0
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONI REMBE For 6300 0 0 0
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE For 6300 0 0 0
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON For 6300 0 0 0
15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON For 6300 0 0 0
16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON For 6300 0 0 0
17 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD E. WHITACRE, For 6300 0 0 0
JR.
18 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS For 6300 0 0 0
19 APPROVE THE AT&T SEVERANCE POLICY For 6300 0 0 0
20 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL A Against 0 6300 0 0
21 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL B Against 0 6300 0 0
22 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL C Against 0 6300 0 0
23 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL D Against 0 6300 0 0
24 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL E Against 0 6300 0 0
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KELLOGG COMPANY
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Security: 487836108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: K Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 26-Apr-2007
Agenda 932642728 Management Total Ballot Shares: 23990
Last Vote Date: 26-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 BENJAMIN S. CARSON, SR. 4000 0 0 0
2 GORDON GUND 4000 0 0 0
3 DOROTHY A. JOHNSON 4000 0 0 0
4 A. MCLAUGHLIN KOROLOGOS 4000 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP For 4000 0 0 0
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2007
3 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO PREPARE A Against 0 4000 0 0
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
4 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO ENACT A MAJORITY Against 0 4000 0 0
VOTE REQUIREMENT
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
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Security: 590188108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MER Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 26-Apr-2007
Agenda 932645940 Management Total Ballot Shares: 43700
Last Vote Date: 26-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOHN D. FINNEGAN 2500 0 0 0
2 JOSEPH W. PRUEHER 2500 0 0 0
3 ANN N. REESE 2500 0 0 0
2 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP For 2500 0 0 0
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
3 INSTITUTE CUMULATIVE VOTING Against 0 2500 0 0
4 SUBMIT NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Against 0 2500 0 0
COMPENSATION TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR ANNUAL
RATIFICATION
5 ADOPT POLICY THAT SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF Against 0 2500 0 0
FUTURE EQUITY COMPENSATION BE PERFORMANCE-
VESTING SHARES
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PEPSICO, INC.
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Security: 713448108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PEP Meeting Date: 02-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 01-May-2007
Agenda 932655345 Management Total Ballot Shares: 80507
Last Vote Date: 26-Apr-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON For 3700 0 0 0
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU For 3700 0 0 0
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT For 3700 0 0 0
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN For 3700 0 0 0
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ For 3700 0 0 0
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI For 3700 0 0 0
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER For 3700 0 0 0
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO For 3700 0 0 0
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA For 3700 0 0 0
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE For 3700 0 0 0
11 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC For 3700 0 0 0
ACCOUNTANTS
12 APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN For 3700 0 0 0
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 37)
13 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL- CHARITABLE Against 0 3700 0 0
CONTRIBUTIONS (PROXY STATEMENT P. 44)
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APPLE INC.
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Security: 037833100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: AAPL Meeting Date: 10-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 09-May-2007
Agenda 932685071 Management Total Ballot Shares: 32820
Last Vote Date: 09-May-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL 2350 0 0 0
2 MILLARD S. DREXLER 2350 0 0 0
3 ALBERT A. GORE, JR. 2350 0 0 0
4 STEVEN P. JOBS 2350 0 0 0
5 ARTHUR D. LEVINSON 2350 0 0 0
6 ERIC E. SCHMIDT 2350 0 0 0
7 JEROME B. YORK 2350 0 0 0
2 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. For 2350 0 0 0
2003
EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN.
3 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. For 2350 0 0 0
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
4 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1997 DIRECTOR For 2350 0 0 0
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
5 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS For 2350 0 0 0
THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
6 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "OPTION DATING POLICY," IF
PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
7 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE STANDARD," IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
8 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT," IF
PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
9 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "EQUITY RETENTION POLICY," IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
10 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "ELECTRONIC WASTE TAKE BACK AND
RECYCLING," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
11 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Against 0 2350 0 0
ENTITLED "ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION,"
IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
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Security: 806407102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: HSIC Meeting Date: 15-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 14-May-2007
Agenda 932696884 Management Total Ballot Shares: 75427
Last Vote Date: 14-May-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 STANLEY M. BERGMAN 4000 0 0 0
2 GERALD A. BENJAMIN 4000 0 0 0
3 JAMES P. BRESLAWSKI 4000 0 0 0
4 MARK E. MLOTEK 4000 0 0 0
5 STEVEN PALADINO 4000 0 0 0
6 BARRY J. ALPERIN 4000 0 0 0
7 PAUL BRONS 4000 0 0 0
8 DR. MARGARET A. HAMBURG 4000 0 0 0
9 DONALD J. KABAT 4000 0 0 0
10 PHILIP A. LASKAWY 4000 0 0 0
11 NORMAN S. MATTHEWS 4000 0 0 0
12 MARVIN H. SCHEIN 4000 0 0 0
13 DR. LOUIS W. SULLIVAN 4000 0 0 0
2 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE For 4000 0 0 0
COMPANY'S 1994 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
3 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO For 4000 0 0 0
SEIDMAN, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 29, 2007.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC.
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Security: 681919106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: OMC Meeting Date: 22-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 21-May-2007
Agenda 932696098 Management Total Ballot Shares: 21240
Last Vote Date: 17-May-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOHN D. WREN 2200 0 0 0
2 BRUCE CRAWFORD 2200 0 0 0
3 ROBERT CHARLES CLARK 2200 0 0 0
4 LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. 2200 0 0 0
5 ERROL M. COOK 2200 0 0 0
6 SUSAN S. DENISON 2200 0 0 0
7 MICHAEL A. HENNING 2200 0 0 0
8 JOHN R. MURPHY 2200 0 0 0
9 JOHN R. PURCELL 2200 0 0 0
10 LINDA JOHNSON RICE 2200 0 0 0
11 GARY L. ROUBOS 2200 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT For 2200 0 0 0
AUDITORS FOR 2007
3 APPROVAL OF THE 2007 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN For 2200 0 0 0
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 032095101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: APH Meeting Date: 23-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 22-May-2007
Agenda 932698624 Management Total Ballot Shares: 58685
Last Vote Date: 17-May-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 STANLEY L. CLARK 4000 0 0 0
2 ANDREW E. LIETZ 4000 0 0 0
3 MARTIN H. LOEFFLER 4000 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS For 4000 0 0 0
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE
COMPANY.
3 APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF For 4000 0 0 0
AUTHORIZED SHARES.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 30231G102 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: XOM Meeting Date: 30-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 29-May-2007
Agenda 932676844 Management Total Ballot Shares: 188599
Last Vote Date: 24-May-2007
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Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
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1 DIRECTOR For
1 M.J. BOSKIN 3400 0 0 0
2 W.W. GEORGE 3400 0 0 0
3 J.R. HOUGHTON 3400 0 0 0
4 W.R. HOWELL 3400 0 0 0
5 R.C. KING 3400 0 0 0
6 P.E. LIPPINCOTT 3400 0 0 0
7 M.C. NELSON 3400 0 0 0
8 S.J. PALMISANO 3400 0 0 0
9 S.S. REINEMUND 3400 0 0 0
10 W.V. SHIPLEY 3400 0 0 0
11 J.S. SIMON 3400 0 0 0
12 R.W. TILLERSON 3400 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE For 3400 0 0 0
44)
3 CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 45) Against 0 3400 0 0
4 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 47) Against 0 3400 0 0
5 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 47) Against 0 3400 0 0
6 DIVIDEND STRATEGY (PAGE 48) Against 0 3400 0 0
7 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Against 0 3400 0 0
COMPENSATION (PAGE 50)
8 CEO COMPENSATION DECISIONS (PAGE 51) Against 0 3400 0 0
9 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 52) Against 0 3400 0 0
10 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LIMIT (PAGE 53) Against 0 3400 0 0
11 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 54) Against 0 3400 0 0
12 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 55) Against 0 3400 0 0
13 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 57) Against 0 3400 0 0
14 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 58) Against 0 3400 0 0
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 60) Against 0 3400 0 0
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 61) Against 0 3400 0 0
17 RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT LEVELS (PAGE Against 0 3400 0 0
62)
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- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 48020Q107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: JLL Meeting Date: 30-May-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 29-May-2007
Agenda 932698814 Management Total Ballot Shares: 58415
Last Vote Date: 24-May-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 H. CLAUDE DE BETTIGNIES 2350 0 0 0
2 DARRYL HARTLEY-LEONARD 2350 0 0 0
3 SIR DEREK HIGGS 2350 0 0 0
4 LAURALEE E. MARTIN 2350 0 0 0
5 ALAIN MONIE 2350 0 0 0
6 THOMAS C. THEOBALD 2350 0 0 0
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP For 2350 0 0 0
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007.
3 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS OF THE PERFORMANCE- For 2350 0 0 0
BASED AWARD PROVISIONS USED TO DETERMINE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION UNDER THE JONES
LANG LASALLE STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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VCA ANTECH, INC.
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 918194101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WOOF Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 01-Jun-2007
Agenda 932708083 Management Total Ballot Shares: 152955
Last Vote Date: 24-May-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 ROBERT L. ANTIN 5800 0 0 0
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS For 5800 0 0 0
THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3 TO APPROVE THE VCA ANTECH, INC. 2007 ANNUAL For 5800 0 0 0
CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
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GARMIN LTD.
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Security: G37260109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GRMN Meeting Date: 08-Jun-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 07-Jun-2007
Agenda 932701863 Management Total Ballot Shares: 50605
Last Vote Date: 06-Jun-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 GENE M. BETTS 4000 0 0 0
2 THOMAS A. MCDONNELL 4000 0 0 0
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CATERPILLAR INC.
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 149123101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CAT Meeting Date: 13-Jun-2007
ISIN Vote Deadline Date: 12-Jun-2007
Agenda 932706231 Management Total Ballot Shares: 69465
Last Vote Date: 11-Jun-2007
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Recommendation For Against Abstain Take No
Action
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DIRECTOR For
1 JOHN T. DILLON 3750 0 0 0
2 JUAN GALLARDO 3750 0 0 0
3 WILLIAM A. OSBORN 3750 0 0 0
4 EDWARD B. RUST, JR. 3750 0 0 0
2 RATIFY AUDITORS For 3750 0 0 0
3 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-SEPARATE CEO & CHAIR Against 3750 0 0 0
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-MAJORITY VOTE Against 0 3750 0 0
STANDARD
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940,the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) The Appleton Funds
By (Signatures and Title)* /s/ James I. Ladge
------------------------------------
James I. Ladge, President
Date: August 6, 2007
By (Signatures and Title)* /s/ James I. Ladge
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James I. Ladge, Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 6, 2007
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.