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: 811-10067
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Eaton Vance Variable Trust
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: N/A
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2005 - 06/30/2006
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number N/A
Eaton Vance VT Floating-Rate Income Fund, a series of
Eaton Vance Variable Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Alan R. Dynner, Esq.
255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 482-8260
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 7/1/05-6/30/06
During the period, the Fund held no securities which required a proxy vote.
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number N/A
Eaton Vance VT Worldwide Health Sciences Fund, a series of
Eaton Vance Variable Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Alan R. Dynner, Esq.
255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 482-8260
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 7/1/05-6/30/06
Eaton Vance VT Worldwide Health Sciences Fund
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ABGENIX, INC. Agenda Number: 932439753
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Security: 00339B107
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Mar-2006
Ticker: ABGX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Mgmt For For
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14, 2005, AMONG AMGEN,
ATHLETICS MERGER SUB AND ABGENIX, PROVIDING
FOR THE MERGER OF ATHLETICS MERGER SUB, A WHOLLY-OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF AMGEN, WITH AND INTO ABGENIX.
02 THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THAT THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL
OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
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AFFYMETRIX, INC. Agenda Number: 932523978
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Security: 00826T108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-2006
Ticker: AFFX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEPHEN P.A. FODOR, PHD Mgmt For For
PAUL BERG, PHD Mgmt For For
S.D. DESMOND-HELLMANN Mgmt For For
JOHN D. DIEKMAN, PHD Mgmt For For
VERNON R. LOUCKS, JR. Mgmt For For
DAVID B. SINGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. TRICE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN A. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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AMGEN INC. Agenda Number: 932455872
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Security: 031162100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2006
Ticker: AMGN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. FREDERICK W. GLUCK Mgmt For For
ADM. J. PAUL REASON Mgmt For For
DR. DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
MR. LEONARD D SCHAEFFER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2006.
3A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (STOCK RETENTION GUIDELINES). Shr Against For
3B STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION). Shr Against For
3C STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 (SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS Shr Against For
PLANS).
3D STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #4 (ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY). Shr Against For
3E STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #5 (MAJORITY ELECTIONS). Shr Against For
3F STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #6 (CORPORATE POLITICAL Shr Abstain Against
CONTRIBUTIONS).
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BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. Agenda Number: 932532927
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Security: 09061G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2006
Ticker: BMRN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEAN-JACQUES BIENAIME Mgmt For For
MICHAEL GREY Mgmt For For
ELAINE J. HERON Mgmt For For
JOSEPH KLEIN, III Mgmt For For
PIERRE LAPALME Mgmt For For
ALAN J. LEWIS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2006 SHARE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
2006 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
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CEPHALON, INC. Agenda Number: 932494646
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Security: 156708109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
Ticker: CEPH
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANK BALDINO, JR., PHD Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. EGAN Mgmt For For
MARTYN D. GREENACRE Mgmt For For
VAUGHN M. KAILIAN Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. SANDERS, M.D Mgmt For For
GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS L. WINGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EQUITY COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932443803
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Security: 532457108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2006
Ticker: LLY
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
J.E. FYRWALD Mgmt For For
E.R. MARRAM Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST
& YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2006.
03 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON EXTENDING THE COMPANY Shr Against For
S ANIMAL CARE AND USE POLICY TO CONTRACT LABS.
04 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON SEPARATING THE ROLES Shr Against For
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
05 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ANNUAL ELECTION Shr Against For
OF EACH DIRECTOR.
06 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr Against For
BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932496929
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Security: 293904108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2006
Ticker: ENZN
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILLIP M. RENFRO Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2001 INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE THEREUNDER BY AN ADDITIONAL
4,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FROM 90,000,000 SHARES TO 170,000,000
SHARES.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP TO Mgmt For For
AUDIT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2006.
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EXELIXIS, INC. Agenda Number: 932460847
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Security: 30161Q104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2006
Ticker: EXEL
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES COHEN, PH.D. Mgmt For For
GEORGE POSTE, DVM, PHD Mgmt For For
JACK WYSZOMIERSKI Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932493175
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Security: 36866T103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2006
Ticker: GPRO
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. BROWN Mgmt For For
HENRY L. NORDHOFF Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
AWARD PLAN OF THE COMPANY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
BY 3,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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GENENTECH, INC. Agenda Number: 932448625
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Security: 368710406
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Apr-2006
Ticker: DNA
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1991 EMPLOYEE Mgmt No vote
STOCK PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt No vote
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GENENTECH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2006.
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ICOS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932454983
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Security: 449295104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2006
Ticker: ICOS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES L. FERGUSON Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. HERBOLD Mgmt For For
DAVID V. MILLIGAN PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD DECLASSIFICATION. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ENGAGEMENT WITH Shr Against For
CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS.
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LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932425918
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Security: 53220K207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2006
Ticker: LGND
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HENRY F. BLISSENBACH Mgmt Withheld Against
ALEXANDER D. CROSS Mgmt Withheld Against
JOHN GROOM Mgmt For For
IRVING S. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
JOHN W. KOZARICH Mgmt For For
DANIEL S. LOEB Mgmt For For
CARL C. PECK Mgmt For For
JEFFREY R. PERRY Mgmt For For
BRIGETTE ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DAVID E. ROBINSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. ROCCA Mgmt Withheld Against
02 AMENDMENT OF 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932457395
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Security: 599902103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2006
Ticker: MLNM
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEBORAH DUNSIRE Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. FRIEL Mgmt For For
NORMAN C. SELBY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 1996 EMPLOYEE STOCK Mgmt For For
PURCHASE PLAN THAT RESERVES AN ADDITIONAL 2,000,000
SHARES OF MILLENNIUM COMMON STOCK FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN TO EMPLOYEES.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2006.
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NPS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932474973
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Security: 62936P103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2006
Ticker: NPSP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL W. BONNEY Mgmt For For
N. ANTHONY COLES Mgmt For For
SANTO J. COSTA Mgmt For For
JAMES G. GRONINGER Mgmt For For
HUNTER JACKSON Mgmt For For
JOSEPH KLEIN III Mgmt For For
DONALD E. KUHLA Mgmt For For
RACHEL R. SELISKER Mgmt For For
CALVIN R. STILLER Mgmt For For
PETER G. TOMBROS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF NPS FOR
ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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OSI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932527635
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Security: 671040103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2006
Ticker: OSIP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
COLIN GODDARD, PH.D. Mgmt For For
G. MORGAN BROWNE Mgmt For For
SANTO J. COSTA Mgmt For For
DARYL K. GRANNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOSEPH KLEIN, III Mgmt For For
W.M. LOVENBERG, PH.D. Mgmt For For
VIREN MEHTA Mgmt For For
DAVID W. NIEMIEC Mgmt For For
HERBERT PINEDO, MD, PHD Mgmt For For
SIR MARK RICHMOND, PHD Mgmt For For
KATHARINE B. STEVENSON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE OSI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Mgmt For For
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO PERMIT
STOCKHOLDERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO
CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932449526
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
Ticker: PFE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. GRAY III Mgmt For For
CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
STANLEY O. IKENBERRY Mgmt For For
GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt Withheld Against
HENRY A. MCKINNELL Mgmt For For
DANA G. MEAD Mgmt Withheld Against
RUTH J. SIMMONS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2006.
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO AMEND COMPANY S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE REQUIREMENTS AND FAIR PRICE PROVISION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS Shr Against For
FOR DIRECTORS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORTING ON Shr Against For
PHARMACEUTICAL PRICE RESTRAINT.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr For Against
VOTING.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr For Against
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING PFIZER S CORPORATE
POLICY ON LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND USE.
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING JUSTIFICATION Shr Against For
FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH ADVANCE ANIMAL-BASED
TESTING METHODOLOGIES.
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SAVIENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932504613
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Security: 80517Q100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2006
Ticker: SVNT
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER G. CLEMENT Mgmt Withheld Against
HERBERT CONRAD Mgmt Withheld Against
ALAN L. HELLER Mgmt For For
STEPHEN O. JAEGER Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSEPH KLEIN III Mgmt For For
LEE S. SIMON, M.D. Mgmt For For
DAVID TENDLER Mgmt Withheld Against
VIRGIL THOMPSON Mgmt Withheld Against
FAYE WATTLETON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN
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SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932467752
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Security: 806605101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2006
Ticker: SGP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS J. COLLIGAN Mgmt For For
C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
CARL E. MUNDY, JR. Mgmt For For
PATRICIA F. RUSSO Mgmt For For
ARTHUR F. WEINBACH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2006
03 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS Mgmt For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
04 APPROVE THE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION PLAN Mgmt For For
05 APPROVE THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD Shr Against For
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTE ON THE Shr Against For
GREATEST NUMBER OF GOVERNANCE ISSUES PRACTICABLE
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TANOX, INC. Agenda Number: 932525869
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Security: 87588Q109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-Jun-2006
Ticker: TNOX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NANCY T. CHANG Mgmt For For
DANONG CHEN Mgmt For For
JULIA R. BROWN Mgmt For For
GARY E. FRASHIER Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006
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TRANSKARYOTIC THERAPIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932374919
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Security: 893735100
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 27-Jul-2005
Ticker: TKTX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED Mgmt For For
AS OF APRIL 21, 2005, AMONG TRANSKARYOTIC THERAPIES,
INC., SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP PLC AND SPARTA
ACQUISITION CORP., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF SHIRE (THE MERGER AGREEMENT ).
02 TO GRANT DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTION OF
THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932477347
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Security: 92532F100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2006
Ticker: VRTX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC K. BRANDT Mgmt For For
BRUCE I. SACHS Mgmt For For
EVE E. SLATER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED Mgmt For For
2006 STOCK AND OPTION PLAN.
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WYETH Agenda Number: 932450783
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Security: 983024100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2006
Ticker: WYE
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R. ESSNER Mgmt For For
J.D. FEERICK Mgmt For For
F.D. FERGUSSON Mgmt For For
V.F. GANZI Mgmt For For
R. LANGER Mgmt For For
J.P. MASCOTTE Mgmt For For
M.L. POLAN Mgmt For For
G.L. ROGERS Mgmt For For
I.G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
J.R. TORELL III Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
03 ADOPT NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN
04 LIMITING SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN CANADA Shr For Against
05 DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr For Against
06 DISCLOSURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY Shr For Against
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE Shr For Against
08 SEPARATING ROLES OF CHAIRMAN & CEO Shr For Against
09 ADOPTION OF SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shr For Against
* 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) Eaton Vance Variable Trust
By (Signature) /s/ James B. Hawkes
Name James B. Hawkes
Title President
Date 08/29/2006