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: 280 PARK AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
New York, NY 10017
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: John E. McLean
280 PARK AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
New York, NY 10017
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-832-3232
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2005 - 06/30/2006
Cohen & Steers Utility Fund
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AGL RESOURCES INC. Agenda Number: 932456103
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Security: 001204106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2006
Ticker: ATG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
WYCK A. KNOX, JR. Mgmt For For
DENNIS M. LOVE Mgmt For For
DEAN R. O'HARE Mgmt For For
JOHN W. SOMERHALDER II Mgmt For For
HENRY C. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AGL RESOURCES INC. 2006 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2006.
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AMEREN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932454212
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Security: 023608102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2006
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
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 ADOPTION OF THE 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING EVALUATION OF Shr Against For
20-YEAR EXTENSION OF CALLAWAY PLANT LICENSE
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CINERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 932438028
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Security: 172474108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 10-Mar-2006
Ticker: CIN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL Mgmt For For
OF THE MERGERS.
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CLECO CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932447229
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Security: 12561W105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2006
Ticker: CNL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK GARRETT Mgmt For For
F. BEN JAMES, JR Mgmt For For
ELTON R. KING Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF THE FIRM OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
CLECO CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932497197
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Security: 125896100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2006
Ticker: CMS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MERRIBEL S. AYRES Mgmt For For
JON E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
RICHARD M. GABRYS 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
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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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932453032
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Security: 25746U109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2006
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
FRANK S. ROYAL Mgmt For For
S. DALLAS SIMMONS Mgmt For For
DAVID A. WOLLARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr For Against
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RETIREMENT BENEFITS Shr For Against
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DPL INC. Agenda Number: 932454729
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Security: 233293109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2006
Ticker: DPL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PAUL R. BISHOP Mgmt For For
ERNIE GREEN Mgmt For For
LESTER L. LYLES Mgmt Withheld Against
02 APPROVAL OF THE DPL INC. 2006 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932437785
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Security: 264399106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 10-Mar-2006
Ticker: DUK
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Mgmt For For
AND THE MERGERS.
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E.ON AG Agenda Number: 932464415
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Security: 268780103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
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 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR
03 DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE Mgmt For For
2005 FINANCIAL YEAR
04 DISCHARGE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2005 Mgmt For For
FINANCIAL YEAR
05 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND USE OWN SHARES Mgmt For For
06 CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENT ON DOMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION Mgmt For For
OF PROFITS AND LOSSES BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND
E.ON ZWOLFTE VERWALTUNGS GMBH
07 CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENT ON DOMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION Mgmt For For
OF PROFITS AND LOSSES BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND
E.ON DREIZEHNTE VERWALTUNGS GMBH
08 CHANGE OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING Mgmt For For
THE SHAREHOLDERS RIGHT TO SPEAK AND ASK QUESTIONS
DUE TO THE INSERTION OF SECTION 131 PARAGRAPH
2 SENTENCE 2 GERMAN STOCK CORPORATION ACT (AKTG)
THROUGH THE LAW ON CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND
MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT OF AVOIDANCE (UMAG)
09 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL Mgmt For For
YEAR
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL Agenda Number: 932455733
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Security: 281020107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
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
C.B. CURTIS 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 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ARTICLE FIFTH, THE FAIR PRICE
PROVISION.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shr No vote
.
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EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932463538
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Security: 283677854
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2006
Ticker: EE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RAMIRO GUZMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
STEPHEN N. WERTHEIMER Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. YAMARONE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY S 2006 Mgmt Against Against
LONG - TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2006.
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ENERGEN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932478767
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Security: 29265N108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2006
Ticker: EGN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JUDY M. MERRITT Mgmt For For
STEPHEN A. SNIDER Mgmt For For
GARY C. YOUNGBLOOD Mgmt For For
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ENERGY EAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932515793
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Security: 29266M109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-2006
Ticker: EAS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES H. BRANDI Mgmt For For
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 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SHAREHOLDER SUPER
MAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006.
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ENTERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932467500
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Security: 29364G103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2006
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
G.W. EDWARDS Mgmt For For
A.M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
D.C. HINTZ Mgmt For For
J.W. LEONARD Mgmt For For
S.L. LEVENICK Mgmt For For
R. V.D. LUFT Mgmt For For
J.R. NICHOLS Mgmt For For
W.A. PERCY, II Mgmt For For
W.J. TAUZIN Mgmt For For
S.V. WILKINSON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT
WITH RESPECT TO THE REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF 2007 EQUITY OWNERSHIP AND LONG TERM Mgmt For For
CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
2006.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY ELECTION Shr For Against
OF DIRECTORS.
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932447762
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Security: 294549100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Apr-2006
Ticker: EQT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS A. MCCONOMY Mgmt For For
BARBARA S. JEREMIAH Mgmt For For
LEE T. TODD, JR., PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
03 CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND CONTINUATION Mgmt For For
OF THE EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932358232
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Jul-2005
Ticker: EXC
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF SHARE ISSUANCE Mgmt For For
02 DIRECTOR
E.A. BRENNAN Mgmt For For
B. DEMARS Mgmt For For
N.A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
J.W. ROWE Mgmt For For
R. RUBIN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
05 APPROVAL OF 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
06 APPROVAL OF EXELON EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN Mgmt For For
FOR UNINCORPORATED SUBSIDIARIES
07 APPROVAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE ANNUAL MEETING Mgmt Against Against
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932538361
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2006
Ticker: EXC
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.W. D'ALESSIO Mgmt For For
R.B. GRECO Mgmt For For
J.M. PALMS Mgmt For For
J.W. ROGERS Mgmt For For
R.L. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE BENEFITS
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FIRSTENERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 932474656
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Security: 337932107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2006
Ticker: FE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY J. ALEXANDER Mgmt Withheld Against
DR. CAROL A. CARTWRIGHT Mgmt Withheld Against
WILLIAM T. COTTLE Mgmt Withheld Against
ROBERT B. HEISLER, JR. Mgmt For For
RUSSELL W. MAIER Mgmt Withheld Against
GEORGE M. SMART Mgmt Withheld Against
WES M. TAYLOR Mgmt Withheld Against
JESSE T. WILLIAMS, SR. Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
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ITC HOLDINGS CORP Agenda Number: 932489049
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Security: 465685105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
Ticker: ITC
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEWIS M. EISENBERG Mgmt For For
JOSEPH L. WELCH Mgmt Withheld Against
EDWARD G. JEPSEN Mgmt For For
LEE C. STEWART Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
03 APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Mgmt For For
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KINDER MORGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932471511
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Security: 49455P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2006
Ticker: KMI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD D. KINDER Mgmt For For
EDWARD H. AUSTIN, JR. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. HYBL Mgmt For For
TED A. GARDNER Mgmt For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE OUR AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED 1999 STOCK PLAN.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OUR FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEES STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR EMPLOYEES STOCK Mgmt For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
05 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2006.
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NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO PLC Agenda Number: 932369766
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Security: 636274102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2005
Ticker: NGG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
A2 TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
A3 DIRECTOR
JOHN ALLAN Mgmt For For
PAUL JOSLOW Mgmt For For
ROGER URWIN Mgmt For For
JOHN GRANT Mgmt For For
STEVE HOLLIDAY Mgmt For For
A8 TO REAPPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
AND SET THEIR REMUNERATION
A9 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT Mgmt For For
A10 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMPANY TO NATIONAL Mgmt For For
GRID PLC (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
A11 TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION)
A12 TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION)
E1 TO APPROVE THE RETURN OF CASH (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) Mgmt For For
E2 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
E3 TO DIS-APPLY PRE-EMPTIONS RIGHTS (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) Mgmt For For
E4 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Mgmt For For
SHARES (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
E5 TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION)
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES Agenda Number: 932476117
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Security: 664397106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2006
Ticker: NU
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BOOTH Mgmt For For
COTTON MATHER CLEVELAND Mgmt For For
SANFORD CLOUD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES F. CORDES Mgmt For For
E. GAIL DE PLANQUE Mgmt For For
JOHN G. GRAHAM Mgmt For For
ELIZABETH T. KENNAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT E. PATRICELLI Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. SHIVERY Mgmt For For
JOHN F. SWOPE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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NSTAR Agenda Number: 932478882
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Security: 67019E107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
Ticker: NST
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS G. DIGNAN, JR. Mgmt For For
MATINA S. HORNER Mgmt For For
GERALD L. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2006.
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PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932478779
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Security: 713291102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2006
Ticker: POM
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
TERENCE C. GOLDEN Mgmt For For
FRANK O. HEINTZ Mgmt For For
GEORGE F. MACCORMACK Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. NUSSDORF Mgmt For For
LESTER P. SILVERMAN Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2006
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PG&E CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932446467
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Security: 69331C108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2006
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
MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER 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 THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 POISON PILL Shr Against For
04 INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
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PPL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932455757
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Security: 69351T106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2006
Ticker: PPL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. CONWAY Mgmt For For
E. ALLEN DEAVER Mgmt For For
JAMES H. MILLER Mgmt For For
SUSAN M. STALNECKER Mgmt For For
02 RE-APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932463196
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Security: 743263105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2006
Ticker: PGN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FREDERICK* Mgmt For For
W. JONES* Mgmt For For
T. STONE* Mgmt For For
E. BORDEN** Mgmt For For
J. BOSTIC** Mgmt For For
D. BURNER** Mgmt For For
R. DAUGHERTY** Mgmt For For
H. DELOACH*** 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 2006.
03 THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE DECLASSIFICATION Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO DIRECTOR ELECTION BY Mgmt For For
MAJORITY VOTE.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A RESPONSIBLE Shr Against For
CONTRACTOR POLICY.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932368207
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Security: 744573106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jul-2005
Ticker: PEG
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Mgmt For For
WITH EXELON CORPORATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
20, 2004.
02 DIRECTOR
CONRAD K. HARPER Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. RENYI Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR
2005.
04 APPROVAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE ANNUAL MEETING. Mgmt Against Against
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr Against For
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QUESTAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932478818
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Security: 748356102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2006
Ticker: STR
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH O. RATTIE * Mgmt For For
M. W. SCOGGINS * Mgmt For For
HARRIS H. SIMMONS * Mgmt For For
BRUCE A. WILLIAMSON ** Mgmt For For
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SCOTTISH POWER PLC Agenda Number: 932370909
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Security: 81013T705
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Jul-2005
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, 2005.
O2 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT. Mgmt For For
O3 TO RE-ELECT CHARLES BERRY AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O4 TO RE-ELECT DONALD BRYDON AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O5 TO RE-ELECT NOLAN KARRAS AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
O6 TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTORS TO SET THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS.
O7 TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO Mgmt For For
EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU
POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
O8 TO RENEW THE GENERAL AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
TO ALLOT SHARES.
S9 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTORS TO DISAPPLY Mgmt For For
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS.
S10 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE Mgmt For For
ITS OWN SHARES.
S11 TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. Mgmt For For
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SCOTTISH POWER PLC Agenda Number: 932376278
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Security: 81013T705
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Jul-2005
Ticker: SPI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE SALE BY THE COMPANY OF ITS REGULATED Mgmt For For
US BUSINESS, PACIFICORP, AS DESCRIBED IN THE
CIRCULAR TO SHAREHOLDERS DATED JUNE 30, 2005.
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SCOTTISH POWER PLC Agenda Number: 932475761
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Security: 81013T705
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
Ticker: SPI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CAPITAL REORGANIZATION, THE RETURN Mgmt For For
OF CASH, THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION AND THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING
AUTHORITIES TO ALLOT NEW SHARES, DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION
RIGHTS AND TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF ORDINARY
SHARES, EACH AS DESCRIBED IN THE CIRCULAR TO
SHAREHOLDERS DATED MARCH 31, 2006. **
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SEMPRA ENERGY Agenda Number: 932452422
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Security: 816851109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
Ticker: SRE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES G. BROCKSMITH, JR Mgmt For For
DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. JONES Mgmt For For
WILLIAM G. OUCHI Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 ARTICLES AMENDMENT FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF Mgmt For For
ALL DIRECTORS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED Shr Against For
STOCK OPTIONS
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY Agenda Number: 932490282
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Security: 842587107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-May-2006
Ticker: SO
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.P. BARANCO Mgmt For For
D.J. BERN Mgmt For For
F.S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
T.F. CHAPMAN 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
W.G. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
G.J. ST. PE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006
03 APPROVAL OF THE SOUTHERN COMPANY OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932487968
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Security: 969457100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2006
Ticker: WMB
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
IRL. F. ENGELHARDT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. GRANBERRY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. GREEN Mgmt For For
W.R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR 2006.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING ON DIRECTOR Shr For Against
NOMINEES.
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TXU CORP. Agenda Number: 932480938
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Security: 873168108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2006
Ticker: TXU
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E. GAIL DE PLANQUE Mgmt For For
LELDON E. ECHOLS Mgmt For For
KERNEY LADAY Mgmt For For
JACK E. LITTLE Mgmt For For
GERARDO I. LOPEZ Mgmt For For
J. E. OESTERREICHER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. RANGER Mgmt For For
LEONARD H. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
GLENN F. TILTON Mgmt For For
C. JOHN WILDER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AUDITOR - DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Mgmt For For
BYLAWS.
04 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF FORMATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE.
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XCEL ENERGY INC. Agenda Number: 932469198
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Security: 98389B100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
Ticker: XEL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. CONEY BURGESS Mgmt For For
FREDRIC W. CORRIGAN Mgmt For For
RICHARD K. DAVIS Mgmt For For
ROGER R. HEMMINGHAUS Mgmt For For
A. BARRY HIRSCHFELD Mgmt For For
RICHARD C. KELLY Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
ALBERT F. MORENO Mgmt For For
DR. MARGARET R. PRESKA Mgmt For For
A. PATRICIA SAMPSON Mgmt For For
RICHARD H. TRULY Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS XCEL ENERGY INC S PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2006.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO SEPARATE THE ROLES OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER.
* Management position unknown
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/ Adam M. Derechin
Name Adam M. Derechin
Title President
Date 08/15/2006