UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21488
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Cohen & Steers Utility Fund,
Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 757 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: John E. McLean
757 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-832-3232
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2004 - 06/30/2005
Cohen & Steers Utility Fund
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AGL RESOURCES INC. Agenda Number: 932267734
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Security: 001204106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2005
Ticker: ATG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS D. BELL, JR. Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
PAULA ROSPUT REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
JAMES A. RUBRIGHT Mgmt For For
BETTINA M. WHYTE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGL RESOURCES INC. Mgmt For For
S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CLARIFY THE
LENGTH OF THE INITIAL TERM A BOARD MEMBER MAY
SERVE WHEN APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO FILL A VACANCY CAUSED BY A NEWLY CREATED
DIRECTORSHIP.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGL RESOURCES Mgmt For For
INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2005.
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AMEREN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932277090
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Security: 023608102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2005
Ticker: AEE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SUSAN S. ELLIOTT Mgmt For For
GAYLE P.W. JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES C. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LIDDY Mgmt For For
GORDON R. LOHMAN Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LUMPKIN Mgmt For For
PAUL L. MILLER, JR. Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. MUELLER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS R. OBERHELMAN Mgmt For For
GARY L. RAINWATER Mgmt For For
HARVEY SALIGMAN Mgmt For For
PATRICK T. STOKES Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON STORAGE OF IRRADIATED FUEL RODS AT Shr Against For
CALLAWAY PLANT.
04 INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. Shr Against For
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC Agenda Number: 932269562
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2005
Ticker: AEP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt Withheld Against
D.M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
J.P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
R.W. FRI Mgmt For For
W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
L.A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
M.G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
L.L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
R.L. SANDOR Mgmt For For
D.G. SMITH Mgmt For For
K.D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AEP SYSTEM Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932251440
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Security: 049560105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Feb-2005
Ticker: ATO
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
TRAVIS W. BAIN, II* Mgmt For For
DAN BUSBEE* Mgmt For For
RICHARD K. GORDON* Mgmt For For
GENE C. KOONCE* Mgmt For For
NANCY K. QUINN** Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 200,000,000 SHARES
FROM 100,000,000 SHARES.
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CINERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 932286140
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Security: 172474108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2005
Ticker: CIN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS E. PETRY Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
PHILIP R. SHARP Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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CLECO CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932305332
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Security: 12561W105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2005
Ticker: CNL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM L. MARKS Mgmt Withheld Against
RAY B. NESBITT Mgmt Withheld Against
ROBERT T. RATCLIFF, SR. Mgmt Withheld Against
WILLIAM H. WALKER, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF THE FIRM OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
CLECO CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO
CONDUCT THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF CLECO FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND QUARTERLY
REVIEWS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
03 TO APPROVE (I) AN AMENDMENT TO THE CLECO CORPORATION Mgmt For For
2000 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
(THE LTIP ) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE LTIP BY 1,600,000 SHARES AND (II) THE RENEWAL
OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS
UNDER THE LTIP.
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC. Agenda Number: 932313365
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Security: 209115104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2005
Ticker: ED
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
V.A. CALARCO Mgmt For For
G. CAMPBELL, JR. Mgmt For For
G.J. DAVIS Mgmt For For
M.J. DEL GIUDICE Mgmt For For
J.S. FREILICH Mgmt For For
E.V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
S. HERNANDEZ Mgmt For For
P.W. LIKINS Mgmt For For
E.R. MCGRATH Mgmt For For
F.V. SALERNO Mgmt For For
S.R. VOLK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. Mgmt For For
03 ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION. Shr Against For
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932313214
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Security: 210371100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: CEG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
YVES C. DE BALMANN Mgmt For For
F.A. HRABOWSKI, III Mgmt For For
NANCY LAMPTON Mgmt For For
LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2005.
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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932284641
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Security: 25746U109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2005
Ticker: D
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PETER W. BROWN Mgmt For For
RONALD J. CALISE Mgmt For For
THOS. E. CAPPS Mgmt For For
GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
JOHN W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. JEPSON, JR. Mgmt For For
MARK J. KINGTON Mgmt For For
BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT III Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD Mgmt For For
MARGARET A. MCKENNA Mgmt For For
KENNETH A. RANDALL Mgmt For For
FRANK S. ROYAL Mgmt For For
S. DALLAS SIMMONS Mgmt For For
DAVID A. WOLLARD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2005 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN.
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shr Against For
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DPL INC. Agenda Number: 932277406
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Security: 233293109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2005
Ticker: DPL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES F. DICKE, II Mgmt For For
JAMES V. MAHONEY Mgmt For For
BARBARA S. GRAHAM Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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DTE ENERGY COMPANY Agenda Number: 932273460
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Security: 233331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2005
Ticker: DTE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LILLIAN BAUDER Mgmt For For
JOSUE ROBLES JR. Mgmt For For
HOWARD F. SIMS Mgmt For For
02 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Mgmt For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932272684
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Security: 264399106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2005
Ticker: DUK
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER AGNELLI* Mgmt For For
G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR.* Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. HENDRIX* Mgmt For For
A. MAX LENNON** Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO DUKE ENERGY S RESTATED Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION
OF DUKE ENERGY S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
03 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Mgmt For For
ENERGY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005.
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E.ON AG Agenda Number: 932283966
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Security: 268780103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2005
Ticker: EON
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
02 APPROPRIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET INCOME FROM Mgmt For For
THE 2004 FINANCIAL YEAR.
03 DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE Mgmt For For
2004 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 DISCHARGE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2004 Mgmt For For
FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 CANCELLATION OF THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED CAPITALS Mgmt For For
AND CREATION OF A NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AS
WELL AS A CORRESPONDING CHANGE OF THE ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND USE OWN SHARES. Mgmt For For
07 CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENT ON DOMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION Mgmt For For
OF PROFITS AND LOSSES BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND
E.ON FINANZANLAGEN GMBH.
08 CHANGE OF THE ARTICLES OF THE ASSOCIATION REGARDING Mgmt For For
THE REMUNERATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD.
09 CHANGE OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING Mgmt For For
THE CONDITIONS FOR A PARTICIPATION IN THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING.
10 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL Mgmt For For
YEAR.
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL Agenda Number: 932301118
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Security: 281020107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2005
Ticker: EIX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
F.A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
B.M. FREEMAN Mgmt For For
B. KARATZ Mgmt For For
L.G. NOGALES Mgmt For For
R.L. OLSON Mgmt For For
J.M. ROSSER Mgmt For For
R.T. SCHLOSBERG, III Mgmt For For
R.H. SMITH Mgmt For For
T.C. SUTTON Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON FUTURE GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shr For Against
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ENEL S.P.A. Agenda Number: 932335359
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Security: 29265W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-May-2005
Ticker: EN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
O1 APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ENEL Mgmt For For
S.P.A. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004.
REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD
OF STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS.
RELATED RESOLUTIONS. PRESENTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2004, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S NOTICE
OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O2 APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF THE NET INCOME Mgmt For For
FOR THE YEAR, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O9 APPOINTMENT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR THE Mgmt For For
YEARS 2005, 2006 AND 2007.
E1 PROCEDURE FOR ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
BY SLATE VOTE, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E2 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Mgmt For For
POWER TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN CONNECTION
WITH THE 2005 STOCK-OPTION PLAN BY A MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF 28,757,000 EURO THROUGH THE ISSUE
OF ORDINARY SHARES RESERVED FOR EXECUTIVES
OF ENEL S.P.A. AND/OR SUBSIDIARIES THEREOF,
AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
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ENERGEN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932279981
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Security: 29265N108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2005
Ticker: EGN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. MASON DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES S.M. FRENCH Mgmt For For
DAVID W. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 75,000,000
TO 150,000,000 SHARES AS DISCUSSED IN THE COMPANY
S PROXY STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
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ENERGY EAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932329964
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Security: 29266M109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2005
Ticker: EAS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. CARDIS Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. CASTIGLIA Mgmt For For
LOIS B. DEFLEUR Mgmt For For
G. JEAN HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID M. JAGGER Mgmt For For
SETH A. KAPLAN Mgmt For For
BEN E. LYNCH Mgmt For For
PETER J. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
WALTER G. RICH Mgmt For For
WESLEY W. VON SCHACK Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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ENTERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932293575
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Security: 29364G103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2005
Ticker: ETR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.S. BATEMAN Mgmt For For
W.F. BLOUNT Mgmt For For
S.D. DEBREE Mgmt For For
C.P. DEMING Mgmt For For
A.M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
D.C. HINTZ Mgmt For For
J.W. LEONARD Mgmt For For
R. V.D. LUFT Mgmt For For
K.A. MURPHY Mgmt For For
J.R. NICHOLS Mgmt For For
W.A. PERCY, II Mgmt For For
D.H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
S.V. WILKINSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN Shr For Against
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY ELECTION Shr For Against
OF DIRECTORS.
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932267784
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Security: 294549100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Apr-2005
Ticker: EQT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR - TERM EXPIRING 2007 NOMINEE: Mgmt For For
VICKY A. BAILEY
1B DIRECTOR
PHYLLIS A DOMM ED.D* Mgmt For For
DAVID L. PORGES* Mgmt For For
JAMES E. ROHR* Mgmt For For
DAVID S. SHAPIRA* Mgmt For For
2 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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FIRSTENERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 932276240
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Security: 337932107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2005
Ticker: FE
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.J. ALEXANDER Mgmt For For
R.W. MAIER Mgmt For For
R.N. POKELWALDT Mgmt For For
W.M. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
J.T. WILLIAMS, SR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Against For
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FPL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932292167
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Security: 302571104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: FPL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A DIRECTOR
H. JESSE ARNELLE Mgmt For For
SHERRY S. BARRAT Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. BEALL, II Mgmt For For
J. HYATT BROWN Mgmt Withheld Against
JAMES L. CAMAREN Mgmt For For
LEWIS HAY, III Mgmt For For
RUDY E. SCHUPP Mgmt For For
MICHAEL H. THAMAN Mgmt For For
HANSEL E. TOOKES II Mgmt For For
PAUL R. TREGURTHA Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932288106
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Security: 419870100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2005
Ticker: HE
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DON E. CARROLL* Mgmt Withheld Against
VICTOR HAO LI, S.J.D.* Mgmt For For
BILL D. MILLS* Mgmt For For
BARRY K. TANIGUCHI* Mgmt For For
THOMAS B. FARGO** Mgmt For For
02 ELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. Mgmt For For
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KEYSPAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932276771
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Security: 49337W100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: KSE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT B. CATELL Mgmt For For
ANDREA S. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FANI Mgmt For For
ALAN H. FISHMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. JONES Mgmt For For
JAMES L.LAROCCA Mgmt For For
GLORIA C. LARSON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN W. MCKESSY Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. MILLER Mgmt For For
VIKKI L. PRYOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS.
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NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932249293
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Security: 646025106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jan-2005
Ticker: NJR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NINA AVERSANO Mgmt For For
DOROTHY K. LIGHT Mgmt For For
DAVID A. TRICE Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE RETENTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
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NISOURCE INC. Agenda Number: 932289728
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Security: 65473P105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2005
Ticker: NI
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN R. MCCRACKEN Mgmt For For
IAN M. ROLLAND Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. SKAGGS, JR. Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT DIRECTORS ANNUALLY Shr For Against
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE
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NSTAR Agenda Number: 932299236
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Security: 67019E107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2005
Ticker: NST
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
PAUL A. LA CAMERA Mgmt For For
SHERRY H. PENNEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. VAN FAASEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2005.
03 TO AMEND SECTION 28 OF THE COMPANY S DECLARATION Mgmt For For
OF TRUST TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THE COMPANY
S AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES FROM 100,000,000
TO 200,000,000.
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PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932303528
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Security: 713291102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: POM
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDMUND B. CRONIN, JR. Mgmt For For
PAULINE A. SCHNEIDER Mgmt Withheld Against
DENNIS R. WRAASE Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE COMPANY
S STAGGERED BOARD
03 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2005
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING THE ELECTION Shr For Against
OF DIRECTORS BY A MAJORITY VOTE
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PG&E CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932269435
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Security: 69331C108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Apr-2005
Ticker: PCG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID R. ANDREWS Mgmt For For
LESLIE S. BILLER Mgmt For For
DAVID A. COULTER Mgmt Withheld Against
C. LEE COX Mgmt For For
PETER A. DARBEE Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. GLYNN, JR Mgmt For For
MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
BARBARA L. RAMBO Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 ADOPTION OF A NEW LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
04 EXPENSE STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
05 RADIOACTIVE WASTES Shr Against For
06 POISON PILL Shr Against For
07 PERFORMANCE-BASED OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 FUTURE GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shr For Against
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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932297787
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Security: 723484101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2005
Ticker: PNW
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD N. BASHA, JR. Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
BRUCE J. NORDSTROM Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. POST Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005
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PPL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932289374
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Security: 69351T106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2005
Ticker: PPL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FREDERICK M. BERNTHAL Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BIGGAR Mgmt For For
LOUISE K. GOESER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932279777
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Security: 743263105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2005
Ticker: PGN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. MCCOY Mgmt For For
J. MULLIN,III Mgmt For For
C. SALADRIGAS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS PROGRESS ENERGY S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005.
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PUGET ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932273333
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Security: 745310102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2005
Ticker: PSD
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM S. AYER Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. BINGHAM Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. DRYDEN Mgmt For For
SALLY G. NARODICK Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF A NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
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QUESTAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932309467
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Security: 748356102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2005
Ticker: STR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILLIPS S. BAKER* Mgmt For For
L. RICHARD FLURY* Mgmt For For
JAMES A. HARMON* Mgmt For For
M.W. SCOGGINS** Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
II.
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SCANA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932289259
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Security: 80589M102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2005
Ticker: SCG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BILL L. AMICK Mgmt For For
D. MAYBANK HAGOOD Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. TIMMERMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM EQUITY Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SCOTTISH POWER PLC Agenda Number: 932197999
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Security: 81013T705
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jul-2004
Ticker: SPI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
O1 TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR Mgmt For For
THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2004.
O2 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT. Mgmt For For
O3 TO ELECT VICKY BAILEY AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O4 TO ELECT PHILIP CARROLL AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O5 TO ELECT JUDI JOHANSEN AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O6 TO ELECT SIMON LOWTH AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O7 TO ELECT NANCY WILGENBUSCH AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O8 TO RE-ELECT EUAN BAIRD AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O9 TO RE-ELECT IAN RUSSELL AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O10 TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND TO SET THE REMUNERATION
OF THE AUDITORS.
O11 TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO Mgmt For For
EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU
POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
S12 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTORS TO DISAPPLY Mgmt For For
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS.
S13 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE Mgmt For For
ITS OWN SHARES.
S14 TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS DETAILED Mgmt For For
IN THE NOTICE OF MEETING.
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SEMPRA ENERGY Agenda Number: 932266148
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Security: 816851109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Apr-2005
Ticker: SRE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD A. COLLATO Mgmt Withheld Against
DENISE K. FLETCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. RUSNACK Mgmt Withheld Against
WILLIAM P. RUTLEDGE Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTION EXPENSING Shr For Against
04 PROPOSAL REGARDING ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN Shr For Against
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY Agenda Number: 932308819
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Security: 842587107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2005
Ticker: SO
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.P. AMOS Mgmt For For
D.J. BERN Mgmt For For
F.S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
T.F. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
B.S. GORDON Mgmt For For
D.M. JAMES Mgmt For For
Z.T. PATE Mgmt For For
J.N. PURCELL Mgmt For For
D.M. RATCLIFFE Mgmt For For
G.J. ST. PE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr For Against
REPORT
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TXU CORP. Agenda Number: 932291139
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Security: 873168108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: TXU
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEREK C. BONHAM Mgmt For For
E. GAIL DE PLANQUE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
KERNEY LADAY Mgmt For For
JACK E. LITTLE Mgmt For For
ERLE NYE Mgmt For For
J.E. OESTERREICHER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. RANGER Mgmt For For
HERBERT H. RICHARDSON Mgmt For For
C. JOHN WILDER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2005 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AUDITORS - DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
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VECTREN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932283031
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Security: 92240G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2005
Ticker: VVC
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RONALD G. REHERMAN Mgmt For For
R. DANIEL SADLIER Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. SHYMANSKI Mgmt For For
JEAN L. WOJTOWICZ Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932300279
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2005
Ticker: WR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MOLLIE H. CARTER Mgmt For For
JERRY B. FARLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES S. HAINES, JR. Mgmt For For
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THAT Mgmt For For
CHANGES THE NOTICE PERIOD FOR SUBMITTING SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSALS AND SHAREHOLDER NOMINEES
03 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR Shr Against For
NOMINATION OF A DIRECTOR
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XCEL ENERGY INC. Agenda Number: 932296874
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Security: 98389B100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2005
Ticker: XEL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
C. CONEY BURGESS Mgmt For For
A. BARRY HIRSCHFELD Mgmt For For
RICHARD C. KELLY Mgmt For For
ALBERT F. MORENO Mgmt For For
RALPH R. PETERSON Mgmt For For
DR. MARGARET R. PRESKA Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE XCEL ENERGY INC. 2005 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 TO APPROVE THE XCEL ENERGY INC. EXECUTIVE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN (EFFECTIVE MAY 25, 2005)
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS XCEL ENERGY INC. S PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2005
An * in the For/Against management field indicates management position unknown
since information regarding non-U.S. issuers is not readily available.
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) Cohen & Steers Utility Fund, Inc.
By (Signature) /s/ John E. McLean
Name John E. McLean
Title Assistant Secretary
Date 08/17/2005