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: 811-8014
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Utilities Portfolio
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Alan R. Dynner, Esq.
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-482-8260
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2004 - 06/30/2005
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
The information contained herein discloses 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.
Utilities Portfolio
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ADESA, INC. Agenda Number: 932296987
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Security: 00686U104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2005
Ticker: KAR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WYNN V. BUSSMANN Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
DONALD C. WEGMILLER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP (AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM) AS ADESA S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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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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ALLETE, INC. Agenda Number: 932278547
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Security: 018522300
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2005
Ticker: ALE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDDINS Mgmt For For
JOHNSON Mgmt For For
LUDLOW Mgmt For For
MAYER Mgmt For For
PEIRCE Mgmt For For
RAJALA Mgmt For For
SHIPPAR Mgmt For For
SMITH Mgmt For For
STENDER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS ALLETE S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE ALLETE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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ALLTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932267796
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Security: 020039103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2005
Ticker: AT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN R. BELK Mgmt For For
GREGORY W. PENSKE Mgmt For For
WARREN A. STEPHENS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
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AQUA AMERICA, INC. Agenda Number: 932306358
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Security: 03836W103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2005
Ticker: WTR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY C. CARROLL Mgmt For For
DR. C. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
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BCE INC. Agenda Number: 932285542
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Security: 05534B109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2005
Ticker: BCE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A DIRECTOR
A. BERARD Mgmt For For
R.A. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
R.J. CURRIE Mgmt For For
A.S. FELL Mgmt For For
D. SOBLE KAUFMAN Mgmt For For
B.M. LEVITT Mgmt For For
E.C. LUMLEY Mgmt For For
J. MAXWELL Mgmt For For
J.H. MCARTHUR Mgmt For For
T.C. O'NEILL Mgmt For For
J.A. PATTISON Mgmt For For
R.C. POZEN Mgmt For For
M.J. SABIA Mgmt For For
P.M. TELLIER Mgmt For For
V.L. YOUNG Mgmt For For
B APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITOR. Mgmt For For
C FORBID ANY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE Shr Against For
EXTERNAL AUDITOR AND ITS AFFILIATES OTHER THAN
IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUDITING OF BCE S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
D LIMIT THE NUMBER OF YEARS DURING WHICH AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
DIRECTOR MAY SERVE ON THE BOARD.
E IMPLEMENT A CUMULATIVE VOTING MECHANISM FOR Shr Against For
THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTORS.
F REPLACE THE STOCK OPTION PLAN WITH A RESTRICTED Shr Against For
SHARE PLAN.
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932264182
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Security: 079860102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2005
Ticker: BLS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt No vote
REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt No vote
JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt No vote
J. HYATT BROWN Mgmt No vote
ARMANDO M. CODINA Mgmt No vote
KATHLEEN F. FELDSTEIN Mgmt No vote
JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt No vote
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt No vote
WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS Mgmt No vote
ROBIN B. SMITH Mgmt No vote
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt No vote
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shr No vote
CONTRIBUTIONS
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BP P.L.C. Agenda Number: 932264548
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Security: 055622104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Apr-2005
Ticker: BP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DR D C ALLEN** Mgmt For For
LORD BROWNE** Mgmt For For
MR J H BRYAN** Mgmt For For
MR A BURGMANS** Mgmt For For
MR I C CONN* Mgmt For For
MR E B DAVIS, JR** Mgmt For For
MR D J FLINT* Mgmt For For
DR B E GROTE** Mgmt For For
DR A B HAYWARD** Mgmt For For
DR D S JULIUS** Mgmt For For
SIR TOM MCKILLOP* Mgmt For For
MR J A MANZONI** Mgmt For For
DR W E MASSEY** Mgmt For For
MR H M P MILES** Mgmt For For
SIR IAN PROSSER** Mgmt For For
MR M H WILSON** Mgmt For For
MR P D SUTHERLAND** Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THEIR REMUNERATION
03 TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP TO A SPECIFIED Mgmt For For
AMOUNT
04 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT Mgmt For For
A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH WITHOUT
MAKING AN OFFER TO SHAREHOLDERS
05 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY
06 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT Mgmt For For
07 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
08 TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS ANNUAL REPORT AND Mgmt For For
THE ACCOUNTS
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CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Agenda Number: 932224455
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Security: 15133V208
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Sep-2004
Ticker: CYCL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY J. DE NICOLA Mgmt For For
JAMES R. MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
RAYMOND A. RANELLI Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. REID Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. SMALL Mgmt For For
DAVID M. TOLLEY Mgmt For For
J. STEPHEN VANDERWOUDE Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
2005.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR OWN JUDGMENT
UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME
BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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CHINA NETCOM GROUP CORP (HONG KONG) Agenda Number: 932332290
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Security: 16940Q101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: CN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE AUDITED Mgmt For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE
DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS.
02 APPROVAL TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE Mgmt For For
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004.
3A APPROVAL TO RE-ELECT ZHANG CHUNJIANG AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
3B APPROVAL TO RE-ELECT TIAN SUNING AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
3C APPROVAL TO RE-ELECT YAN YIXUN AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
3D APPROVAL TO RE-ELECT LI LIMING AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
3E APPROVAL TO RE-ELECT TIMPSON CHUNG SHUI MING Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR.
04 APPROVAL TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
05 APPROVAL TO FIX THE DIRECTORS FEES. Mgmt For For
06 APPROVAL TO GIVE A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY TO REPURCHASE SHARES IN THE
COMPANY.
07 APPROVAL TO GIVE A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH
ADDITIONAL SHARES IN THE COMPANY NOT EXCEEDING
20% OF THE EXISTING ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL.
08 TO EXTEND THE GENERAL MANDATE GRANTED TO THE Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH SHARES
BY THE NUMBER OF SHARES REPURCHASED.
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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. Agenda Number: 932360871
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Security: 17133Q205
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2005
Ticker: CHT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 THE COMPANY S OPERATION REPORTS FOR 2004 Mgmt For
A2 THE SUPERVISORS AUDIT REPORTS ON THE COMPANY Mgmt For
S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2004
A3 THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2003 Mgmt For
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF AUDIT OF THE REPUBLIC
OF CHINA
A4 THE COMPANY S PROCUREMENT OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Mgmt For
FOR ITS DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS
A5 THE COMPANY S ENACTMENT OF CODE OF ETHICS Mgmt For
B1 THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2004 Mgmt For
B2 THE COMPANY S DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS FOR 2004 Mgmt For
C1 THE DISBURSEMENT OF REMUNERATION TO THE COMPANY Mgmt For
S DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS
D EXTRAORDINARY MOTIONS Mgmt Against
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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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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932293412
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Security: 125896100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2005
Ticker: CMS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MERRIBEL S. AYRES Mgmt For For
RICHARD M. GABRYS Mgmt For For
EARL D. HOLTON Mgmt For For
DAVID W. JOOS Mgmt For For
PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR. Mgmt For For
MICHAEL T. MONAHAN Mgmt For For
JOSEPH F. PAQUETTE, JR. Mgmt For For
PERCY A. PIERRE Mgmt For For
S. KINNIE SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH L. WAY Mgmt For For
KENNETH WHIPPLE Mgmt For For
JOHN B. YASINSKY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG Agenda Number: 932293169
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Security: 251566105
Meeting Type: Consent
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2005
Ticker: DT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
02 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION Mgmt For For
OF NET INCOME.
03 APPROVAL OF ACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Mgmt For For
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2004.
04 APPROVAL OF ACTIONS BY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Mgmt For For
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2004.
05 APPROVAL TO APPOINT AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND Mgmt For For
GROUP AUDITOR FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR.
06 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
TO PURCHASE AND USE ITS OWN SHARES.
07 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE ELECTION OF Mgmt For For
STATE SECRETARY VOLKER HALSCH AS MEMBER OF
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD.
08 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE ELECTION OF Mgmt For For
DR. WOLFGANG REITZLE AS MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY
BOARD.
09 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS AND/OR BONDS WITH
WARRANTS.
10 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH MAGYARCOM HOLDING GMBH.
11 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DETEFLEET SERVICES GMBH.
12 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DFMG HOLDING GMBH.
13 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DE TELMMOBILIEN, DEUTSCHE TELEKOM IMMOBILIEN
UND SERVICE GMBH.
14 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DE TE ASSEKURANZ - DEUTSCHE TELEKOM ASSEKURANZVERMITTLUNGSGESELLSCHAFT
MBH.
15 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH T-PUNKT VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT MBH.
16 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TRAINING GMBH.
17 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH T-SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL GMBH.
18 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH DETEMEDIEN DEUTSCHE TELEKOM MEDIEN GMBH.
19 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH CARMEN TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
20 APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE CONTROL AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
WITH NORMA TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIANSTE GMBH.
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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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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 Against For
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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 Against For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY ELECTION Shr Against For
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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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932295442
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2005
Ticker: XOM
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
P.E. LIPPINCOTT Mgmt For For
H.A. MCKINNELL, JR. Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
L.R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 28). Mgmt For For
03 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PAGE 30). Shr Against For
04 BOARD COMPENSATION (PAGE 31). Shr Against For
05 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (PAGE 32). Shr Against For
06 ACEH SECURITY REPORT (PAGE 33). Shr Against For
07 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 34). Shr Against For
08 BIODIVERSITY IMPACT REPORT (PAGE 36). Shr Against For
09 CLIMATE SCIENCE REPORT (PAGE 37). Shr Against For
10 KYOTO COMPLIANCE REPORT (PAGE 40). Shr Against For
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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
ISIN:
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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 Against For
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 For For
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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HALLIBURTON COMPANY Agenda Number: 932290226
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Security: 406216101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2005
Ticker: HAL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.L. CRANDALL Mgmt For For
K.T. DERR Mgmt For For
S.M. GILLIS Mgmt For For
W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
R.L. HUNT Mgmt For For
D.J. LESAR Mgmt For For
J.L. MARTIN Mgmt For For
J.A. PRECOURT Mgmt For For
D.L. REED Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS. Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTE Shr Against For
THRESHOLD.
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KINDER MORGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932299185
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Security: 49455P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2005
Ticker: KMI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL C. MORGAN Mgmt For For
STEWART A. BLISS Mgmt For For
EDWARD RANDALL, III Mgmt For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR RESTATED ARTICLES Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE OUR AUTHORIZED
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $5.00 PER SHARE, FROM
150,000,000 SHARES TO 300,000,000 SHARES.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OUR 2005 ANNUAL INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OUR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
STOCK AWARDS PLAN.
05 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005.
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MDU RESOURCES GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932266275
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Security: 552690109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2005
Ticker: MDU
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS EVERIST Mgmt For For
PATRICIA L. MOSS Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. NANCE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2005
03 REAPPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE 1997 EXECUTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN
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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
ISIN:
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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 For For
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 Against For
VOTE
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NRG ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932206801
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Security: 629377508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Aug-2004
Ticker: NRG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RAMON BETOLAZA Mgmt For For
DAVID CRANE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN L. CROPPER Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. WEIDEMEYER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR DESIGNATED Mgmt For For
CORPORATE OFFICERS
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NRG ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932322605
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Security: 629377508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-May-2005
Ticker: NRG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LAWRENCE S. COBEN Mgmt For For
HERBERT H. TATE Mgmt For For
WALTER R. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE SEVEN OF THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
03 AMENDMENT DELETING ARTICLE SIXTEEN OF THE AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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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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ONEOK, INC. Agenda Number: 932301283
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Security: 682680103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2005
Ticker: OKE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES C. DAY* Mgmt For For
DAVID L. KYLE* Mgmt For For
BERT H. MACKIE* Mgmt For For
MOLLIE B. WILLIFORD* Mgmt For For
EDUARDO A. RODRIGUEZ** Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ONEOK, INC. EQUITY COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ONEOK, INC. EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE 2005 FISCAL
YEAR.
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ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932318795
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Security: 686688102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2005
Ticker: ORA
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
YORAM BRONICKI Mgmt For For
EDWARD R. MULLER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005.
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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 For For
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
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2005
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING THE ELECTION Shr Against For
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 For For
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 Against For
05 RADIOACTIVE WASTES Shr Against For
06 POISON PILL Shr Against For
07 PERFORMANCE-BASED OPTIONS Shr Against For
08 FUTURE GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shr Against For
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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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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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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 For For
DENISE K. FLETCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. RUSNACK Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. RUTLEDGE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTION EXPENSING Shr Against For
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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STATOIL ASA Agenda Number: 932320625
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Security: 85771P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2005
Ticker: STO
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
03 ELECTION OF A CHAIR OF THE MEETING. Mgmt No vote
04 ELECTION OF A PERSON TO CO-SIGN THE MINUTES Mgmt No vote
TOGETHER WITH THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING.
05 APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE AND THE AGENDA. Mgmt No vote
06 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR Mgmt No vote
STATOIL ASA AND THE STATOIL GROUP FOR 2004,
INCLUDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSAL OF
AN ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY DIVIDEND.
07 DETERMINATION OF REMUNERATION FOR THE COMPANY Mgmt No vote
S AUDITOR.
08 AUTHORISATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES IN ORDER Mgmt No vote
TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHARE SAVING
PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES.
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TALISMAN ENERGY INC. Agenda Number: 932284069
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Security: 87425E103
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 03-May-2005
Ticker: TLM
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS D. BALDWIN Mgmt For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BUCKEE Mgmt For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN S. DUNNE Mgmt For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AL L. FLOOD Mgmt For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DALE G. PARKER Mgmt For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE G. TAPP Mgmt For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STELLA M. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT G. WELTY Mgmt For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES W. WILSON Mgmt For For
10 REAPPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, CHARTERED Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS AS AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR.
11 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION AND AMENDMENT Mgmt For For
OF THE SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN.
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TELUS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932308542
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Security: 87971M202
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 04-May-2005
Ticker: TU
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PASS SPECIAL SEPARATE RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE Mgmt For For
VOTES REQUIRED TO PASS A SPECIAL SEPARATE RESOLUTION
OF HOLDERS OF THE NON-VOTING SHARES FROM 3/4
TO 2/3.
02 PASS SPECIAL SEPARATE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS ATTACHED TO
THE COMMON AND NON-VOTING SHARES RE: COMPLIANCE
WITH FOREIGN OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT AND THE BROADCASTING
ACT.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO, AND RECONFIRM AND APPROVE Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY S SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN, AS AMENDED
AND RESTATED.
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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932313581
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Security: 969457100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2005
Ticker: WMB
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JUANITA H. HINSHAW Mgmt For For
FRANK T. MACINNIS Mgmt For For
STEVEN J. MALCOLM Mgmt For For
JANICE D. STONEY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR 2005.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING ON DIRECTOR Shr Against For
NOMINEES.
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TOTAL S.A. Agenda Number: 932319343
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Security: 89151E109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2005
Ticker: TOT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
O1 APPROVAL OF THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mgmt For For
O2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mgmt For For
O3 ALLOCATION OF EARNINGS, DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
O4 AGREEMENTS COVERED BY ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE Mgmt For For
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
O5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Mgmt For For
TRADE SHARES OF THE COMPANY
O6 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PAUL DESMARAIS Mgmt For For
JR. AS A DIRECTOR
O7 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERTRAND JACQUILLAT Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR
O8 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MAURICE LIPPENS Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR
O9 APPOINTMENT OF LORD LEVENE OF PORTSOKEN, KBE, Mgmt For For
AS A DIRECTOR
E10 AUTHORITY TO BOARD TO RAISE CAPITAL BY ISSUING Mgmt For For
EQUITY OR EQUITY- LINKED SECURITIES WITH PREFERENTIAL
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
E11 AUTHORITY TO BOARD TO RAISE CAPITAL BY ISSUING Mgmt For For
EQUITY OR EQUITY- LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
E12 AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL Mgmt For For
INCREASES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE L. 443-5 OF THE
FRENCH LABOR CODE
E13 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT SHARES OF THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
TO EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE
COMPANY AND GROUP COMPANIES
A AMENDED AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT SHARES TO EMPLOYEES Mgmt For Against
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND GROUP
COMPANIES
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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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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932280249
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2005
Ticker: VZ
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.R. BARKER Mgmt For For
R.L. CARRION Mgmt For For
R.W. LANE Mgmt For For
S.O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
J. NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
T.H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
H.B. PRICE Mgmt For For
I.G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
J.R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
R.D. STOREY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 MAJORITY VOTE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 BOARD COMPOSITION Shr Against For
06 SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
07 DIRECTORS LIABILITY Shr Against For
08 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
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VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC. Agenda Number: 932305813
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Security: 927460105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2005
Ticker: VPI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES C STEPHENSON JR Mgmt For For
JOSEPH D. MAHAFFEY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 TO VINTAGE PETROLEUM, Mgmt Against Against
INC. 1990 STOCK PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt Against Against
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR 2005.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT. Mgmt Against For
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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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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932269524
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Security: 976657106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2005
Ticker: WEC
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN F. AHEARNE Mgmt For For
JOHN F. BERGSTROM Mgmt For For
BARBARA L. BOWLES Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. CORNOG Mgmt For For
CURT S. CULVER Mgmt For For
GALE E. KLAPPA Mgmt For For
ULICE PAYNE, JR. Mgmt For For
F.P. STRATTON, JR. Mgmt For For
GEORGE E. WARDEBERG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2005.
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) Utilities Portfolio
By (Signature) /s/ Duncan W. Richardson
Name Duncan W. Richardson
Title President
Date 08/29/2005