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: 811-22001
NAME OF REGISTRANT: TDX Independence Funds, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 420 Lexington Ave.
Suite 2550
New York, NY 10170
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: TDX Independence Funds, Inc.
c/o XShares Advisors LLC
420 Lexington Ave.
Suite 2550
New York, NY 10170
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-925-2870
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 05/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 10/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
TDAX In-Target Exchange-Traded Fund
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The fund held no voting securities during the reporting period and did not vote any securities or have
any securities that were subject to a vote during the reporting period.
TDAX Independence 2010 Exchange-Traded Fund
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The fund held no voting securities during the reporting period and did not vote any securities or have
any securities that were subject to a vote during the reporting period.
TDAX Independence 2020 Exchange-Traded Fund
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The fund held no voting securities during the reporting period and did not vote any securities or have
any securities that were subject to a vote during the reporting period.
TDAX Independence 2030 Exchange-Traded Fund
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The fund held no voting securities during the reporting period and did not vote any securities or have
any securities that were subject to a vote during the reporting period.
TDAX Independence 2040 Exchange-Traded Fund
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The fund held no voting securities during the reporting period and did not vote any securities or have
any securities that were subject to a vote during the reporting period.
TDX Independence 2010 Exchange-Traded Fund
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A. SCHULMAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932800217
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Security: 808194104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Jan-2008
Ticker: SHLM
ISIN: US8081941044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL CAPORALE, JR. Mgmt For *
LEE MEYER Mgmt For *
02 TO RATIFY THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE Shr Against *
SCHULMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY SET
UP A SPECIAL COMMITTEE CONSISTING SOLELY OF
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT WOULD ENGAGE THE
SERVICES OF AN INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM TO EVALUATE
ALTERNATIVES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER
VALUE.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For *
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2008.
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ABB LTD, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701537194
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Security: H0010V101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012221716
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 444950, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report and consolidated financial Mgmt Abstain Against
statements; the Group Auditor's report; annual
financial statements; the Auditor's report
for the fiscal 2007
2. Approve the annual report, the consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements and the annual financial
statements for 2007
3. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the persons entrusted with Management
4. Approve to release CHF 2,086,682,937 of the Mgmt For For
legal reserves and allocate those released
to other reserves and to carry forward the
available earnings in the amount of CHF 1,77,263,198
5. Approve to create additional contingent share Mgmt For For
capital in an amount not to exceed CHF 500,000,000
enabling the issuance of up to 200,000,000
ABB Ltd shares with a nominal value of CHF
2.50 each by amending the first 3 Paragraphs
of Article 4bis of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
6. Approve to reduce the share capital of CHF 5,790,037,755.00Mgmt For For
by CHF 1,111,687,248.96 to CHF 4,678,350,506.04
by way of reducing the nominal value of the
registered Shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02 and to use the nominal value reduction
amount for repayment to the shareholders; to
confirm as a result of the the Auditors, that
the claims of the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the capital reduction; to amend
the Article 4 Paragraph 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation according to the specified wording
as per the date of the entry of the capital
reduction in the commercial register as specified;
to amend the Article 4bis Paras 1 and 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation, correspondingly
reflecting the reduced nominal value of the
registered shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02, as per the date of the entry of
the capital reduction in the commercial register
7. Amend the Article 13 Paragraph 1 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [as specified]
8. Amend the Article 8 Paragraph 1, 19i], 20, 22 Mgmt For For
Paragraph.1, and 28 of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
9.1 Elect Mr. Hubertus Von Grunberg, German to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.2 Elect Mr. Roger Agnelli, Brazilian, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.3 Elect Mr. Louis R. Hughes, American, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.4 Elect Mr. Hans Ulrich Marki Swiss, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.5 Elect Mr. Michel De Rosen, French, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.6 Elect Mr. Michael Treschow, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.7 Elect Mr. Bernd W. Voss, German, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.8 Elect Mr. Jacob Wallenberg, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
10. Elect Ernst & Young AG as the Auditors for fiscal Mgmt For For
2008
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701506125
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting No vote
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING
PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION
DATE SET ON 31MAR 20008. SHARES CAN BE TRADED
THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the General meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Adopt the minutes of the general meeting of Non-Voting No vote
shareholders held on 26 APR 2007 and of the
EGM of shareholders held on 20 SEP 2007 and
01 NOV 2007
3. Receive the report of the Managing Board for Non-Voting No vote
the year 2007
4.A Adopt the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
4.B Adopt the 2007 dividend an Interim Dividend Mgmt For For
of EUR 0.58 has already been declared and distributed
in 2007, no further dividend will be distributed
5.A Grant discharge of the Members of the Managing Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their Management during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting, and also regard: Mr. H. Scott-Barrett,
Mr. R. Groenink, Mr. P. Overmars, Mr. J. Kuiper,
Mr. H. Boumeester and Mr. R. Teerlink
5.B Grant discharge of the Members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their supervision during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting and also regard Mr. Lord Sharman
of Redlynch, Mr. D. Baron de Rothschild, Mr.
M. Pratini de Moraes, Mr. G. Randa and Mr.
P. Scaroni
6.A Approve to withdraw its instruction to Ernst Mgmt For For
& Young as the External Accountant of ABN AMRO
Holding N.V in connection with the proposed
appointment of Deloitte Accountants B.V. as
the External Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding
N.V. for the FY 2008
6.B Appoint Deloitte Accountants B.V. as the External Mgmt For For
Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. for the
FY 2008
7.A Appoint the Mr. M.G.J.De Jong of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Managing Board for a period of 4 years
from 11 APR 2008 as specified
7.B Appoint the Mr. B.B.Kopp of new Member of the Mgmt For For
Managing Board for a period of 4 years from
11 APR 2008 as specified
8.A Re-appoint Mr. A.A. Olijslager of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
8.B Re-appoint Mrs. T.A.Maas-De Brouwer of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
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ACCENTURE LTD Agenda Number: 932803390
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Security: G1150G111
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: BMG1150G1116
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE
1B RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SIR MARK MOODY-STUART
02 AMENDMENT OF THE BYE-LAWS OF ACCENTURE LTD, Mgmt For For
WHICH WOULD ENABLE ACCENTURE TO DELIVER FUTURE
COPIES OF OUR PROXY MATERIALS TO SHAREHOLDERS
ELECTRONICALLY BY POSTING THESE MATERIALS ON
AN INTERNET WEBSITE AND NOTIFYING OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE POSTING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP'S REMUNERATION.
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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809190
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Security: 00766T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACM
ISIN: US00766T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANCIS S.Y. BONG Mgmt For For
H. FREDERICK CHRISTIE Mgmt For For
S. MALCOLM GILLIS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AECOM'S AUDITORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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AEROPOSTALE, INC. Agenda Number: 932902213
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Security: 007865108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ARO
ISIN: US0078651082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JULIAN R. GEIGER Mgmt For For
BODIL ARLANDER Mgmt For For
RONALD BEEGLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HAUGH Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
MINDY C. MEADS Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID B. VERMYLEN Mgmt For For
KARIN HIRTLER-GARVEY Mgmt For For
EVELYN DILSAVER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC Agenda Number: 932881572
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Security: 01167P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker: ALSK
ISIN: US01167P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LIANE PELLETIER Mgmt For For
BRIAN ROGERS Mgmt For For
JOHN M. EGAN Mgmt For For
PATRICK PICHETTE Mgmt For For
GARY R. DONAHEE Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. HAYES, JR. Mgmt For For
ANNETTE JACOBS Mgmt For For
DAVID SOUTHWELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ALCOA INC. Agenda Number: 932838103
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Security: 013817101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AA
ISIN: US0138171014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
RATAN N. TATA Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA'S Shr Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932861481
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEONARD BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID W. KEISER Mgmt For For
MAX LINK Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. MADRI Mgmt For For
LARRY L. MATHIS Mgmt For For
R. DOUGLAS NORBY Mgmt For For
ALVIN S. PARVEN Mgmt For For
RUEDI E. WAEGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO 2004 INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
BY 2.4 MILLION SHARES (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT
IN THE EVENT OF STOCK SPLITS AND OTHER SIMILAR
EVENTS).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932876026
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Security: 01748X102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ALGT
ISIN: US01748X1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY ELLMER Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY P. FLYNN Mgmt For For
MAURICE J GALLAGHER, JR Mgmt For For
A. MAURICE MASON Mgmt For For
JOHN REDMOND Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN Agenda Number: 701546939
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Security: D03080112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008404005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of Managing Directors pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,475,825,000 as follows: Payment
of a dividend of EUR 5.50 per no-par share
Ex-dividend and payable date: 22 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
of securities trading financial institutions
in which the company holds a majority interest
shall be authorized to acquire and sell shares
of the company, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price on or before
20 NOV 2009, the trading portfolio of shares
to be acquired for such purpose shall not exceed
5% of the Company's share capital at the end
of any day
6. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
other than securities trading the company shall
be authorized to acquire own shares of up to
10% of its share capital at a price differing
neither more than 10% from the market price
of the shares if they are acquired through
the stock exchange nor more than 20% if they
are acquired by way of are purchase offer,
on or before 20 NOV 2009 the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized to dispose of
the shares in a manner other than the stock
exchange or a rights offering if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price to use the shares for acquisition
purposes to float the shares on Foreign Stock
Exchanges, to use the shares for the fulfillment
of conversion or option rights to use up to
124,187 own shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plan, to offer up to
5,000,000 shares to employees of the company
or its affiliates, and to retire the shares
7. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition Mgmt For For
of own shares the company shall also be authorized
to use put and call options for the acquisition
of own shares of up to 5% of the Company's
share capital, at a prices not deviating more
than 10 from the market price of the shares
8. Amendment to the Article of Association in respect Mgmt For For
of Members of the Nomination Committee shall
not receive an additional remuneration
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Investment Management SE, effective
retroactively from 01 JUL 2007 until at least
30 JUN 2012
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Argos 14 GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 NOV 2007 until at least 31 OCT 2012
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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ALON USA ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932841100
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Security: 020520102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ALJ
ISIN: US0205201025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ITZHAK BADER Mgmt For For
BOAZ BIRAN Mgmt For For
RON FAINARO Mgmt For For
AVINADAV GRINSHPON Mgmt For For
RON W. HADDOCK Mgmt For For
JEFF D. MORRIS Mgmt For For
YESHAYAHU PERY Mgmt For For
ZALMAN SEGAL Mgmt For For
AVRAHAM SHOCHAT Mgmt For For
DAVID WIESSMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS ALON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932823429
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. SANDOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823924
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Security: 025816109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: AXP
ISIN: US0258161092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.C. LEVIN Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION
OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932859878
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Security: 026874107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: AIG
ISIN: US0268741073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shr Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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AMERIGROUP CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932846807
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Security: 03073T102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AGP
ISIN: US03073T1025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES G. CARLSON Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. CHILD Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. SHIRK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932847710
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Security: 031652100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AMKR
ISIN: US0316521006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. KIM Mgmt For For
ROGER A. CAROLIN Mgmt For For
WINSTON J. CHURCHILL Mgmt For For
JOHN T. KIM Mgmt For For
CONSTANTINE PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. OSBORNE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. ZUG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 54 86/91 US
cents in the each capital of the Company authoirsed
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
pirce which may be paid for an ordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701376596
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Security: L0302D103
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0307198241
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the merger by absorption of ArcelorMittal Mgmt For For
2. Grant discharge to the Board and the Auditors Mgmt For For
to fix place for keeping of books and records
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING LEVEL CUT-OFF DATE. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt For For
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt For For
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt For For
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the clsoe of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt For For
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt Against Against
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt For For
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt Against Against
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt For For
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt For For
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt Against Against
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt Against Against
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt For For
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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ARVINMERITOR, INC. Agenda Number: 932797763
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Security: 043353101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jan-2008
Ticker: ARM
ISIN: US0433531011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH B. ANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
RHONDA L. BROOKS Mgmt For For
STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED Agenda Number: 932846833
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Security: G05384105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: AHL
ISIN: BMG053841059
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
MR. DAVID KELSO Mgmt For For
MR. JOHN CAVOORES Mgmt For For
MR. LIAQUAT AHAMED Mgmt For For
MATTHEW BOTEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
GLYN JONES Mgmt For For
CHRIS O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
IAN CORMACK Mgmt For For
MAREK GUMIENNY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
JOHN HENDERSON Mgmt For For
CHRIS WOODMAN Mgmt For For
MS. TATIANA KERNO Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
JULIAN CUSACK Mgmt For For
JAMES FEW Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
DAVID SKINNER Mgmt For For
MS. KAREN GREEN Mgmt For For
MS. KATE VACHER Mgmt For For
MS. HEATHER KITSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD HOUGHTON AS CLASS II Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX I OF THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S 2008 SHARESAVE PLAN AS Mgmt For For
DETAILED IN APPENDIX II OF THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
TO SET THE REMUNERATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
06 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY/.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
08 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED;S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
LIMITED
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
11 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED
13 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
14 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED'S Mgmt For For
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
15 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED.
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF AIUK TRUSTEES Mgmt For For
LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
17 TO AMEND AIUK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
19 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
20 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
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ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA, TRIESTE Agenda Number: 701527814
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Security: T05040109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000062072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE ONLY THE
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND IF NECESSARY A THIRD
CALL ON 26 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND TO HANDLE THE
ORDINARY BUSINESS (SECOND CALL) THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARE BLOCKING WILL TAKE PLACE Non-Voting No vote
TWO DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE SHARES
DEPOSITED MUST NOT BE WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE
MEETING HAS TAKEN PLACE.
O.1 Receive the balance sheet report as of 31 DEC Mgmt For For
2007, profit allocation; resolutions related
thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN SET UP Non-Voting No vote
WITH SPIN CONTROL AND YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR
ONE OUT OF THE FOUR AUDITOR SLATES REPRESENTED
IN RESOULTIONS O.2.A, O.2.B, O.2.C, O.2.D
O.2.A Slate proposed by Board of Directors: Permanent Mgmt No vote
Auditors: Gaetano TERRIN, Giuseppe ALESSIO
VERNI, Gianfranco BARBATO. Alternate Auditors:
Maurizio DATTILO, Paolo BRUNO. PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL.
O.2.B Slate proposed by Algebris Global Financials Shr For Against
Master Fund: Permanent Auditor: 1. Filippo
ANNUNZIATA. Alternate Auditor: 1. Andrea Carlo
TAVECCHIO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
0.2.C Slate proposed by Edizione Holding S.p.A.: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Giuseppe PIROLA; Alternate Auditor:
1. Yuri ZUGOLARO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
o.2.d Slate proposed by Assogetioni's members: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Eugenio COLUCCI; Alternate Auditor:
1. Michele PAOLILLO. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.
O.3 Approve the Management Incentive Plan as per Mgmt For For
Article 114-BIS of the Legislative Decree 58/1998
and subsequent authorization to purchase and
dispose of own shares; resolutions related
thereto
E.1 Approve to cancel Article 8.2 of the By Law; Mgmt For For
resolution to be resolved with the quorum foreseen
for the extraordinary shareholders' meetings;
resolutions related thereto
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SAID THAT GIUSEPPE PIROLA Non-Voting No vote
AND YURI ZUGOLARO HAVE WITHDRAWN THEIR CANDIDACIES
FOR THE POST OF COMPANY STATUTORY ADVISOR.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE EDIZIONE HOLDING LIST WILL
NOT BE PUT TO VOTE AT THE ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC Agenda Number: 701478718
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Security: G0593M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009895292
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Mgmt For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Mgmt For For
of USD 0.52 [25.3 pence, 3.49 SEK] per ordinary
share and confirm the final dividend for 2007,
the second interim dividend of USD 1.35 [67.7
pence, 8.61 SEK] per ordinary share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditor
5.1 Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.2 Elect Mr. Hakan Mogren KBE as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.3 Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.4 Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.5 Elect Mr. John Patterson CBE FRCP as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.6 Elect Mr. BO Angelin as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.7 Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.8 Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.9 Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.10 Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.11 Elect Mr. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.12 Elect Mr. John Varley as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.13 Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
7. Authorize the Company and any Company which Mgmt For For
is or becomes a subsidiary of the Company during
the period to which this resolution relates
to: i)make donations to Political Parties;
ii) make donations to Political Organizations
other than political parties; and iii) incur
political expenditure during the period commencing
on the date of this resolution and ending on
the date the of the Company's AGM, provided
that in each case any such donation and expenditure
made by the Company or by any such subsidiary
shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and
together with those made by any subsidiary
and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate
USD 250,000, as specified
S.8 Amend the Company's Articles of Association Mgmt For For
by replacing GBP 1,100,000 in line 3 of the
Article 81 with GBP 1,750,000 as specified
9. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot new shares conferred on the Directors
by Article 7.1 of the Company's Articles of
Association, for the period commencing on the
date of the AGM and ending the date of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 [if earlier, on
30 JUN 2009 and such period [Section 80] amount
shell be USD 121,417,688
S.10 Approve to renew the power conferred on the Mgmt For For
Directors by Article 7.2 of the Company's Articles
of Association with the Section 80 amount being
USD 18,212,653; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]
S.11 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act
1985] of a maximum number of shares which may
be purchased is 145,701,226 [10% of the Company's
share capital in issue as at 31 JAN 2008] of
USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company,
at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and up to 105%
of the average of middle market values of the
Company's ordinary shares as derived from the
London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
S.12 Amend the Articles 87.1, 87.2, 87.3, 87.4, 87.5, Mgmt For For
87.6 and 87.7 of the Articles of Association
of the Company with effect from [and including]
the date on which Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 is brought into force, as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN LONDON Non-Voting No vote
AND SEB SWEDEN DOES NOT ARRANGE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.
NO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION IN THE COMPANY'S
SHARE BOOK IS NECESSARY FOR THIS MEETING. NO
SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY SEB. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888881
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Security: 05334D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: AUXL
ISIN: US05334D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROLF A. CLASSON Mgmt For For
AL ALTOMARI Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ANIDO Mgmt For For
EDWIN A. BESCHERER, JR. Mgmt For For
P.O. CHAMBON, M.D., PHD Mgmt For For
OLIVER S. FETZER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
RENATO FUCHS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS LANGER, M.D. J.D Mgmt For For
DENNIS J. PURCELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AVIVA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701505781
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Security: G0683Q109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002162385
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Elect Mr. Nikhesh Arora Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Scott Wheway Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Philip Scott Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Moss Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Colin Sharman Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditor's Mgmt For For
remuneration
10. Approve the renewal of the authority to allot Mgmt For For
unissued shares
11. Approve the renewal of the to make non pre-emptive Mgmt For For
share allotments
12. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
S.13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
14. Amend the Aviva Annual Bonus Plan 2005 Mgmt For For
15. Authorize the Company and any Subsidiary Company Mgmt For For
in the Group to make political donations
S.16 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
ordinary shares up to a specified amount
S.17 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/4% preference shares up to a specified
amount
S.18 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/8% preference shares up to a specified
amount
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AXA SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701477247
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Security: F06106102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120628
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
report s
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Mgmt For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Mgmt For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report regarding Mgmt For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Elect Mr. Francois Martineau as the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board Member
O.6 Elect the Mr. Francis Allemand as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.7 Elect the Mr. Gilles Bernard as the representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.8 Elect the Mr. Alain Chourlin as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.9 Elect the Mr. Wendy Cooper as the Representative Mgmt For For
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.10 Elect the Mr. Rodney Koch as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.11 Elect the Mr. Hans Nasshoven as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.12 Elect the Mr. Frederic Souhard as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.13 Elect the Mr. Jason Steinberg as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.14 Elect the Mr. Andrew Whalen as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.15 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Mgmt Against Against
issued share capital
E.16 Grant authority up to 1% of issued capital for Mgmt Against Against
use in Restricted Stock Plan
E.17 Approve the Stock Option Plans grants Mgmt Against Against
E.18 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mgmt For For
E.19 Approve the issuance of shares up to EUR 100 Mgmt For For
million for a private placement
E.20 Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation Mgmt For For
of repurchased shares
E.21 Grant authority the filing of required documents/other Mgmt For For
formalities
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701473681
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Security: E11805103
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113211835
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 444343 DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND
CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS FOR RESOLUTION 4.3.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts and Management report Mgmt For For
of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Sociedad
Anonima, and its consolidated group, application
of profits, distribution of a dividend, the
Company Management, all of the foregoing with
reference to the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Amend the Article 34, about number and appointment Mgmt For For
of the Articles of Associations in order to
reduce the maximum and minimum number of Directors
3. Amend the Article 36, about term of appointment Mgmt For For
and reappointment of the Directors, of the
Articles of Association, in order to change
the years of appointment to 3, instead of 5
4.1 Re-appoint Mr. D. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri Mgmt For For
Tellaeche
4.2 Re-appoint Mr. D. Roman Knorr Borras Mgmt For For
4.3 Approve the provisions of Article 34, second Non-Voting No vote
paragraph, of the Articles of Association,
set the number of Directors at the number of
Members existing at that time and according
to the resolutions adopted about this point
of the agenda as specified
5. Approve the increase by EUR 50,000,000,000 the Mgmt For For
maximum nominal amount authorized to the Board
by the general meeting held on 18 MAR 2006
in point 3 of the agenda; to issue fixed income
securities of any class and nature, even exchangeable,
not convertible into shares, the amount which
increased by agreement adopted in the general
meeting held on 16 MAR 2007
6. Authorize the Board for a maximum period of Mgmt For For
5 years to issue, up to maximum amount of EUR
9,000,000,000 securities convertible and or
exchangeable for Company shares, with exclusion,
if necessary, of the preferential subscription
rights, in conformity with Section 159.2 of
the Spanish Limited Companies Act, Ley De Sociedades
Anonimas, and to set the base and type of the
conversion and increase the Corporate capital
by the necessary amount, subsequently amending
the Article 5 of the Articles of Association
7. Authorize the Company to carry out the derivative Mgmt For For
acquisition of own shares, either directly
or via group companies; in conformity with
the provisions of Section 75 of the Spanish
Limited Companies Consolidation Act, Texto
Refundido De La Ley De Sociedades Anonimas,
establishing the limits and requirements for
these acquisitions, with the express power
to decrease the share capital for the amortization
of own shares; authorize the Board of Directors
for execution of the resolutions adopted by
the Board in this regard, rendering void the
authority granted by the general meeting of
shareholders held on 16 MAR 2007
8. Appoint the Auditors for the FY 2008 Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Board including the authority Mgmt For For
to depute the powers received to execute, rectify,
construe and implement the resolutions adopted
by the general meeting
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701582846
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 476993 DUE TO RECEIPT OF DIRECTORS NAMES.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING AND CHANGE
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Examination and approval, if deemed appropriate. Mgmt For For
of the annual accounts [balance sheet, profit
and loss statement, statements of changes in
net assets and cash flows, and notes] and of
the corporate management of Banco Santander,
S.A and its consolidated Group, all with respect
to the Fiscal Year ended 31 DEC 2007.
2. Application of results from Fiscal Year 2007. Mgmt For For
3.A Ratification of the appointment of Mr. Juan Mgmt For For
Rodriguez Inciarte.
3.B Re-election of Mr. Luis Alberto Salazar-Simpson Mgmt For For
Bos.
3.C Re-election of Mr. Luis Angel Rojo Duque. Mgmt For For
3.D Re-election of Mr. Emilio Botin-Sanz de Sautuola Mgmt For For
y Garcia de los Rios.
4. Re-election of the Auditor of Accounts for Fiscal Mgmt For For
Year 2008.
5. Authorization for the Bank and its Subsidiaries Mgmt For For
to acquire their own stock pursuant to the
provisions of Section 75 and the first additional
provision of the Business Corporations Law
[Ley de Sociedades Anonimas], depriving of
effect the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on
23 JUN 2007 to the extent of the unused amount.
6. Approval, if appropriate, of new Bylaws and Mgmt For For
abrogation of current Bylaws.
7. Amendment, if appropriate, of Article 8 of the Mgmt For For
Rules and Regulations for the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
8. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to carry out the resolution to be adopted
by the shareholders at the Meeting to increase
the share capital, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 153.1a) of the Business Corporations
Law, depriving of effect the authorization
granted by the shareholders at such General
Meeting on 23 JUN 2007.
9. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities that
are convertible into and/or exchangeable for
shares of the Company, setting standards for
determining the conditions for and modalities
of the conversion and or exchange and allocation
to the Board of Directors of the powers to
increase capital in the required amount, as
well as to exclude the preemptive subscription
rights of the shareholders and holders of convertible
debentures, depriving of effect the authorization
conferred by resolution Ten approved at the
Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of 21
JUN 2003.
10. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities not
convertible into shares.
11.A With respect to the long-term Incentive Policy Mgmt For For
approved by the Board of Directors, approval
of new cycles and a plan for the delivery of
Santander shares for implementation by the
Bank and companies of the Santander Group,
linked to certain requirements of permanence
or changes in total shareholder return and
earnings per share of the Bank.
11.B Approval of an incentive plan for employees Mgmt For For
of Abbey National Plc and other companies of
the Group in the United Kingdom by means of
options to shares of the Bank linked to the
contribution of periodic monetary amounts and
to certain requirements of permanence.
12. Authorization to the Board of Directors to interpret, Mgmt For For
remedy, supplement, carry out and further develop
the resolutions adopted by the shareholder
at the Meeting, as well as to delegate the
powers received from the shareholders at the
Meeting, and the grant of powers to convert
such resolutions into notarial instruments.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701506682
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' and the Auditors' reports Mgmt For For
and the audited accounts for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. David Booth as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir Michael Rake as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Patience Wheat Croft as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Fulvio Conti as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Gary Hoffman as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
8. Re-elect Sir John Sunderland as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Re-elect Sir Nigel Rudd as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
and in our political expenditure
13. Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities
S.14 Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities for cash other
than on a pro-rate basis to shareholders and
to sell treasury shares
S.15 Approve to renew the Company's authority to Mgmt For For
purchase its own shares
S.16 Authorize the off-market purchase of staff shares Mgmt For For
S.17 Authorize the creation of preference shares Mgmt For For
S.18 Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Mgmt For For
Company
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701508030
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to sanction and the passing and implementation Mgmt For For
of Resolution 17 as specified and to sanction
and to each and every variation, modification
or abrogation of the rights or privileges attaching
to the ordinary shares, in each case which
is or may be effected by or involved in the
passing or implementation of the said resolution
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BASF SE, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN Agenda Number: 701493037
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Security: D06216101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005151005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 03 APR 08 , WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the Financial Statements of Non-Voting No vote
BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007; presentation of Management's Analysis
of BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007 including the explanatory reports
on the data according to Section 289 (4) and
Section 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code;
presentation of the Report of the Supervisory
Board
2. Adoption of a resolution on the appropriation Mgmt For For
of profit
3. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Supervisory
Board
4. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Board
of Executive Directors
5. Election of an auditor for the financial year Mgmt For For
2008
6. Authorization to buy back shares and to put Mgmt For For
them to further use including the authorization
to redeem bought-back shares and reduce capital
7. Approval of control and profit and loss transfer Non-Voting No vote
agreements
7.A Agreement with BASF Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mgmt For For
mbH
7.B Agreement with BASF Bank GmbH Mgmt For For
8. Adoption of a resolution on the new division Mgmt For For
of the share capital (share split) and the
amendment of the Articles of Association
9. Adoption of a resolution on the amendment of Non-Voting No vote
Articles
9.A Amendment of Article 14, para. 2 Mgmt For For
9.B Amendment of Article 17, para. 1 Mgmt For For
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN Agenda Number: 701538300
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Security: D07112119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005752000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 04 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Mgmt For For
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report, and resolution
on the appropriation of the distributable profit
of EUR 1,031,861,592 as follows: payment of
a dividend of EUR 1.35 per entitled share ex-dividend
and payable date: 26 APR 2008
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
4. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, at a price
not differing more than 10% from the market
price of the shares, on or before 24 OCT 2009;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if t he shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions or within the scope of the Company's
Stock Option Plans, and to retire the shares
5.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013, the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the is-sue of bonds to holders of option
or conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing right s or participating
bonds with debenture like features
5.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 I)
6.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013. the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the issue of bonds to holders of option
and conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds with debenture like features
6.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 II)
7. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreements with the Company's wholly-owned
Subsidiaries Fuenfte Bayer VV GmbH, Sechste
Bayer VV GmbH and Erste Bayer VV AG as the
transfer-ring Companies, effective for a period
of at least 5 years
8. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
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MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932801752
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Security: 075887109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker: BDX
ISIN: US0758871091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
GARY A. MECKLENBURG Mgmt For For
CATHY E. MINEHAN Mgmt For For
ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849891
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Security: 08160H101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: BHE
ISIN: US08160H1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DONALD E. NIGBOR Mgmt For For
CARY T. FU Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. BARTON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. DAWSON Mgmt For For
PETER G. DORFLINGER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS G. DUNCAN Mgmt For For
LAURA W. LANG Mgmt For For
BERNEE D.L. STROM Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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BG GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701527066
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Security: G1245Z108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008762899
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve the final dividend of 5.76 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share
4. Elect Dr. John Hood as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Baroness Hogg as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir John Coles as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
9. Authorize the Company to make EU political donations Mgmt For For
to political parties or independent election
candidates up to GBP 15,000 to political organizations
other than political parties up to GBP 15,000
and incur EU political expenditure up to GBP
20,000
10. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 117,078,772
11. Approve the BG Group plc Long Term Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan 2008
12. Approve the BG Group plc Sharesave Plan 2008 Mgmt For For
13. Approve the BG Group plc Share Incentive Plan Mgmt For For
2008
14. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 16,720,201
15. Grant authority for the market purchase of 334,404,035 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares
16. Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BHP BILLITON LTD Agenda Number: 701375063
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Security: Q1498M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000BHP4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
10. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
relevant securities conferred on the Directors
by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's Articles
of Association be renewed for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008,
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
equity securities for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of the AGM of BHP
Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited
in 2008, and for such period the Section 89
amount [under the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985] shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc ["shares"] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares to be purchased
be 232,802,528, representing 10% of BHP Billiton
Plc's issued share capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority, which would or might be
completed wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of Performance Shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director Mr. M.
J. Kloppers, in the specified manner
20. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. C. W. Goodyear, in the
specified manner
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BHP BILLITON PLC Agenda Number: 701375760
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Security: G10877101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by
rotation
10. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Limited who retires
by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot equity securities for cash conferred
on the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008 and for such period the Section 89 amount
[under the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985]
shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares hereby authorized
to be purchased be 232,802,528, being 10% of
BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority which would or might be completed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of performance shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director, Mr.
Marius J. Kloppers, as specified
20. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. Charles W. Goodyear, as
specified
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BNP PARIBAS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701502999
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Security: F1058Q238
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000131104
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the FYE in 31 DEC
2007, in the form presented to the meeting
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented,
showing an after Tax net income of EUR 4,531,
812,601.84
O.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: net income for the FY: EUR 4,531,812,601.84
profit retained earnings: EUR 12,439,561,352.21
total EUR 16,971,373,954.05 to the special
investment reserve: EUR 19,544, 500.00 dividends:
EUR 3,034,079,740 .75 retained earnings: EUR
13,917,7 49,713.30 total : EUR 16,971,373,95
4.05 the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.35 per s hare [of a par value of EUR
2.00 each], and will entitle to the deduction
provided by the French Tax Code [Article 158.3.2],
this dividend will be paid on 29 MAY 2008,
the Company holding some of its own shares,
so that the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the 'retained
earnings' account as required by Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 2.00 for FY 2004
EUR 2.60 for FY 2005 EUR 3.10 for FY 2006;
and to withdraw from the 'retained earnings'
account the necessary sums to pay the dividend
above mentioned, related to the shares of which
the exercises of the stock subscription options
were carried out before the day the dividend
was paid
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Articles L.225.38 and
sequential of the French Commercial Code, approves
said report and the agreements referred t o
therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share
capital, that is 90,569, 544 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 9,056,95
4,400.00; [authority expires at 18 month period]
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 15 MAY
2007 in its Resolution number 5; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.6 Appoints Mrs. Daniela Weber Rey as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3 year period
O.7 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Grappotte as Director for a 3 year period
O.8 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Lepet it as Director for a 3 year period
O.9 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Mgmt For For
Berge R. Keniston as Director for a 3 year
period
O.10 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Helene Mgmt For For
Ploix as Director for a 3 year period
O.11 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Baudouin Mgmt For For
Prot as Director for a 3 year period
O.12 Authorize the Bearer of an original, a copy Mgmt For For
or extract of the minutes of this meeting to
carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed by Law
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
1,000,000,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscript ion rights maintained, of BNP Pariba
s' ordinary shares and securities giving access
to BNP Paribas' capital, the maximum nominal
amount of debt securities which may be issued
shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000 .00, [authority
expires at 26 month period] it Supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the s hare issuance
costs against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to
fund the Legal Reserve
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
350,000,000.00, by issuance, without preemptive
subscription rights and granting of a priority
time limit, of BNP Paribas' shares and securities
giving access to BNP Paribas' capital, the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00;
[authority expires at 26 month period]; it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on 1 or more occasions, without preemptive
subscript ion rights, the share capital to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 250,0 00,000.00,
by issuance of shares tendered to any public
exchange offer made by BNP Paribas; [Authority
expires at 26 month period], and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the share issuance costs
against the related premiums and deduct from
the premiums the amounts necessary to fund
the Legal Reserve
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10 % of the share
capital, by way of issuing , without pre emptive
subscription rights, shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of unquoted capital securities;
[Authority expires at 26 month period] and
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.17 Approve to decides that the overall nominal Mgmt For For
amount pertaining to: the capital increases
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions 14 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 350,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions Number 14 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00, the shareholders'
subscription rights being cancelled
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maxi mum nominal
amount of EUR 1,000,000 ,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional
paid in capital, by issuing bonus share s or
raising the par value of existing shares, or
by a combination of these methods; [Authority
expires at 26 month period] it supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Approve the overall nominal amount of the issues, Mgmt For For
with or without pre-emptive subscription rights,
pertaining to: the capital increases to be
carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions 13 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 1,00 0,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions Number 13 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares,
in favour of Members of a Company savings plan
of the group BNP Paribas; [Authority expires
at 26 month period] and for a nominal amount
that shall not exceed EUR 36,000,000.00, it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier authorization to the same effect;
and to decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries above mentioned; and to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees of BNP Paribas
and Corporate Officers of the related Companies,
they may not represent more than 1.5 % of the
share capital; [Authority expires at 38 month
period], it supersedes, for the unused amounts,
any and all earlier authorization to the same
effect; and to decides to cancel t he shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of any persons concerned by the characteristics
given by the Board of Directors; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Mgmt For For
1 or more transactions, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either
to subscribe for new shares in the Company
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 3 % of the share
capital, the total number of shares allocated
free of charge, accordingly with t he authority
expires in its Resolution 21, shall count against
this ceiling, the present authorization is
granted for a 38 month period, it supersedes,
for the amounts unused, any and all earlier
delegation s to the same effect; and to decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of the beneficiaries of the
stock subscription options; and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a Stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority expires
at 18 month period] it supersedes the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 11; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.24 Amend the Article Number 18 of the By Laws Mgmt For For
E.25 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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BP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701477499
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Security: G12793108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007980591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Director's annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt Abstain Against
3. Re-elect Mr. A Burgmans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C.B. Carroll as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I.C. Conn as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E.B. Davis, Jr. as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. D.J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Dr. B.E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. A.B. Hayward as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. A.G. Inglis as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Dr. D.S. Julius as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Mgmt For For
15. Re-elect Sir Ian Proser as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Sutherland as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
S.18 Adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
S.19 Approve to give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the Company
20. Approve to give limited authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
up to a specified amount
S.21 Approve to give authority to allot a limited Mgmt For For
number of shares for cash free of pre-emption
rights
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825310
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Security: 112723101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: BHS
ISIN: US1127231017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
IAN G. COCKWELL Mgmt For For
JOAN H. FALLON Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. FERCHAT Mgmt For For
J. BRUCE FLATT Mgmt For For
BRUCE T. LEHMAN Mgmt For For
ALAN NORRIS Mgmt For For
DAVID M. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. STELZL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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CABELA'S INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932847277
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Security: 126804301
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CAB
ISIN: US1268043015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THEODORE M. ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
RICHARD N. CABELA Mgmt For For
JAMES W. CABELA Mgmt For For
JOHN H. EDMONDSON Mgmt For For
JOHN GOTTSCHALK Mgmt For For
DENNIS HIGHBY Mgmt For For
REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. MCCARTHY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN P. MURRAY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE BONUS Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932876103
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Security: 12811R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: CLMS
ISIN: US12811R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BRADFORD BULKLEY Mgmt For For
MITCHELL S. FEIGER Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. GILBERT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CANON INC. Agenda Number: 701477398
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Security: J05124144
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3242800005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4 Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Directors and Corporate Auditors
5 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
6 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
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CARREFOUR SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486587
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Security: F13923119
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120172
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the financial statements for the YE 2007 as
presented accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Executive
Committee for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY in the form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Louis
Duran; the Chairman of the Executive Committee
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Gilles
Petit, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Guy Yraeta,
the Member of the Executive Committee
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Thierry
Garnier, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.7 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Javier
Compo, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.8 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Maria
Folache, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.9 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by Articles L. 225.90.1
of the French Commercial Code; the said report
and the disposition foreseen by the Supervisory
Board regarding Mr. Jacques Bauchet, the Member
of the Executive Committee
O.10 Approves the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: income for
the FY: EUR 4,861,628,153.20 previous retained
earnings: EUR 360,625,087.72 distributable
income EUR 5,222,253,240.92 dividends: EUR
761,294,933.28 retained earnings EUR 4,460,958,307.64
and the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.08 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 23 APR
2008 as required by Law, it is reminded that
for the 3 FY the dividends paid were as follows:
EUR 0.94 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR
1.03 for FY 2006
O.11 Authorize the Executive Committee, to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 65.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired 10% of the share capital,
the maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,550,000,000.00; and to delegate all powers
to Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007 [Authority
after18 months];
E.12 Authorize the Executive Committee, to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more accessions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized
by Resolution Number 11 of the present meeting
and or by canceling shares already held by
the Company, up to a maximum 10% of the share
capital over a 24 month period; and to delegate
all powers to Executive Committee to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007;
[Authority expires after 18 months]
E.13 Authorize the Executive Committee, to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by in favor of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
the Members of a Company Savings Plan; for
a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR
29,000,000.00; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favor of he employees
of entities defined by the shareholders meeting;
and delegates all powers to the Executive Committee
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; [Authority expires
after 26 months]
E.14 Authorize the Executive Committee, to grant Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or
future shares, in favor of Employees and Corporate
officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.2% of the
share capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights; and to delegate all powers
to the Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 20 APR 2005; [Authority
expires after 38 months]
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932886736
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Security: 149123101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: CAT
ISIN: US1491231015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FRANK BLOUNT Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Mgmt For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Mgmt For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Mgmt For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
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CDI CORP. Agenda Number: 932880811
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Security: 125071100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: CDI
ISIN: US1250711009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER H. BALLOU Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. EMMI Mgmt For For
WALTER R. GARRISON Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. KARLSON Mgmt For For
RONALD J. KOZICH Mgmt For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
BARTON J. WINOKUR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CDI Mgmt For For
CORP.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932848724
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Security: 125269100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CF
ISIN: US1252691001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WALLACE W. CREEK Mgmt For For
WILLIAM DAVISSON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN R. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CF INDUSTRIES Mgmt For For
HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865047
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shr Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shr Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY Shr Against For
SELECTION
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shr Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932842885
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Security: 125509109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: CI
ISIN: US1255091092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871800
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Security: 19421W100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: PSS
ISIN: US19421W1009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JUDITH K. HOFER Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. MORAN Mgmt For For
MATTHEW E. RUBEL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701377500
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Security: Q26915100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000CBA7
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditor's report for the FYE
30 JUN 2007
2. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and authorize
the Directors to fix the remuneration of the
Auditors
3.A Re-elect Mr. Reg J. Clairs as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Articles 11.1 and 11.2 of the
Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of Australia
3.B Re-elect Mr. Harrison H. Young as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
3.C Re-elect Sir John A Anderson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
4. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rules Mgmt For For
10.14 and 10.15 for the participation of Mr.
Ralph J. Norris in the Group Leadership Share
Plan of Commonwelath Bank of Australia [GLSP];
and to grant AUD 11.56 Million worth of Shares
to Mr. Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,
under the Group Leadership Share Plan
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COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN SA, PARIS-LA DEFENSE Agenda Number: 701525175
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Security: F80343100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000125007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
2007 financial statements, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income of the FY is of EUR 871,149,776.16 Mgmt For For
and the retained earnings on 31 DEC 2007 of
EUR 1,506,206,006.74, i. e a total of EUR 2,377,355,782.90,
approve the recommendation of the Board of
Director and resolves that the income for the
FY be appropriated as follows: to the retained
earnings: EUR 1,619,264,403.25 to withdraw
as first dividend: EUR 73,960,134.60, as additional
dividend: EUR 684,131,245.05 i .e, the total
sum of EUR 758,091,379.65; the shareholders
will receive a net dividend of EUR 2.05 per
share, and will entitle to the 40 % deduction
provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend
will be paid on 19 JUN 2008; as required by
law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial
years, the dividends paid, were as follows:
EUR 1.28 for FY 2004, EUR 1.36 for FY 2005,
EUR 1.70 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, approve the agreement
referred to therein, between the Compagnie
De Saint Gobain and the Company Wendel
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Jean
Louis Beff as a Chairman of the Board of Directors
and which will come into effect as from the
cessation of its term o f office as Chairman
of the Board o f Directors
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Pierre
AndRe De Chalendar, General Manager
O.7 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements Governed by article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
agreements referred to therein, related to
due severance pay, in certain cases of cessation
of Mr. Pierre Andre De Chalendar' s term of
office
O.8 Authorize the Board of Directors to Buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 90.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
i. e. a number of 37,421,615 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share Buybacks: EUR 3,367,945,350.00;
the number of shares acquired by the company
with a view to their retention or their subsequent
delivery in payment or exchange as part of
a merger, divestment or capital contribution
can not exceed 5 % of its capital; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Louis Beffa as a Director for a 4 year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Isabelle Mgmt For For
Bouillot as a Director for a 4 year period
O.11 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Sylvia Mgmt For For
Jay as a Director for a 4 year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. Jean Bernard Lafonta as a Director Mgmt For For
[to replace Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado] for
a 4 year period
O.13 Appoint subject to approval of resolution number Mgmt For For
15, Mr. M. Bernard Gautier as a new Director
for a 4 year period
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed Mgmt For For
with the issuance of warrants giving right
to subscribe, on exceptional terms, to shares
of the Compagnie De Saint Gobain and their
allocation free of charge to the shareholders
of the Company being entitled to do so before
the end of the public offer period; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to increase the
capital by a maximum nominal value of EUR 375,000,000.00,
sets the maximum number of warrants to be issued,
to a number equal to the one of the shares
constituting the share capital when the warrants
are issued; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.15 Amend the Article number 9 of the Bylaws Mgmt For For
E.16 Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by law
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 932842912
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
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Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt For For
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt For For
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For For
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt For For
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt For For
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt For For
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CVS/CAREMARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843344
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Security: 126650100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CVS
ISIN: US1266501006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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DAIMLER AG, STUTTGART Agenda Number: 701482604
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Security: D1668R123
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007100000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the adopted Company statements, Non-Voting No vote
the approved consolidated financial statements,
and the Management reports for Daimler AG and
the Group for the 2007 FY, the report of the
Supervisory Board and the explanatory report
of the Board of Management providing details
on takeover provisions as required by Section
289, and Section 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,183,998,802.37 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 2 per entitled
share EUR 4,156,261,610.37 shall be allocated
to the revenue reserves, ex-dividend and payable
date: 10 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG, Berlin
6. Authorization to acquire its own shares; the Mgmt For For
Company shall be authorized to acquire own
shares of up to 10 % of its share capital,
at prices not deviating more than 10 % from
the market price of the shares, on or before
09 OCT 2009; the Board of Directors shall be
authorize to use the shares for acquisition
purposes or within the scope of the Stock Option
Plan , to offer the shares to Employees, and
to retire the shares
7. Resolution on authorization to use derivative Mgmt For For
financial instruments in the context of acquiring
own shares
8. Resolution on the election of new members of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
9. Resolution on the increase of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments
to the Articles of Association; the ordinary
Members of the Supervisory Board shall receive
a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 100,000;
the Chairman shall receive 3 times, the Deputy
Chairman 2 times, Committee Chairman 1 and
a half times, and other Committee Members one
and a 3 times, the amount; in addition, all
Members shall receive an attendance fee of
EUR 1,100 per meeting.
10. Resolution on the revision of the authorized Mgmt For For
capital I, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital I shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against cash payment, on or before 08
APR 2013 [authorized capital I ]; shareholders
shall be granted subscription rights, except
for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription
rights to holders of warrants or convertible
bonds, and insofar as the issue price is not
materially below the market price
11. Resolution on the revision of t he authorized Mgmt For For
capital II, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital II shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against payment in kind, on or before
08 APR 2013 [authorized capital II]; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorize d
to exclude shareholders subscription rights;
the shareholders Ekkehard Wenger and Leonhard
Knoll have put forth the following additional
items for resolution
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to investigate the question of whether in carrying
out the share buyback program in the second
half of 2007, the duty of prudence was neglected
or actions of breach of trust occurred and
to what extent current or former Executives
profited from that
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the question whether in connection
with change of name proposed by the Board of
Management and Supervisory Board funds have
been senselessly wasted in contravention of
the legally required prudence
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- limit on the number of mandates of Members
of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- separate counting of votes from various shareholder
group
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- production of verbatim minutes of the shareholders
meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Members
of the Board of Management and the Supervisory
Board were in breach of duty in neglecting
to examine all options to make claims for damages
against the responsible Members of the Board
of Management and the Supervisory Board and
the relevant consultants and the Auditors or
to at least effect an adequate reduction in
current remuneration or pension benefits or
to cancel share-based components of remuneration
following the statements made by the Stuttgart
District Court on 04 AUG 2006 concerning the
business combination between Daimler Benz AG
and Chrysler Corporation that
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1
)of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Supervisory
Board neglected its obligations of due care
and attention when, in spring 2003, close to
when the share price reached its lowest point
for several years, it issued 20.5 million options
to the Board of Management and other Management
staff of the Company at an exercise price of
only EUR 34.40 per share
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1),
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Company
is entitled to claim damages in relation to
tan interview by the former Chairman of the
Board of Management Jurgen Schrempp in the
Financial Times, which later aided a class
action lawsuit in the United States that was
settled at USD 300 million, of which the Company
was required to pay an uninsured share which
was an eight-digit amount
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of the extent to which
current or former Members of the Board of management
or the Supervisory Board were aware of transactions
that have since led to investigations by varioys
authorities, including the US securities and
Exchange Commission [SEC] and the US department
of justice in particular, or whether the above
persons can be accused of organizational failure
as no sufficient precautions were taken to
prevent these transactions
21. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
examine the issue of whether, prior to the
federal court of justice repealing the prison
sentence handed down by the Stuttgart District
Court on the businessman Gerhadrd Schweinle,
the current Chairman of the Board of Management
Dr. Zetsche, and various Employees of the Company
provide false, incomplete, misleading or otherwise
inaccurate information on an alleged fraud
committed against the Company in the area of
so-called gray-market transactions, if so,
what internal preliminary clarification this
information was based on, who knew of this
and who knew of any gray-market transactions
per se and who profited from any gray-market
transactions; it is also necessary to investigate
to what extent the Company has meanwhile paid
damages, to what extent these judgments are
final, which further claims for damages are
to be freed or have already been filed, and
against which Employees or Executives recourse
can be sought
22. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether, the Supervisory
Board sufficiently monitored the administration
of the former Chairman of the Board of Management
Jurgen Schrempp, whether it particularly in
view of his services granted him appropriately
high remuneration, whether the Supervisory
Board checked that all benefits to the former
Chairman of the Board of Management were recorded
as Board of Management remuneration, and whether
in the case of the employment of family Members
and relatives of the former Chairman of the
Board of Management the Supervisory Board demanded
and monitored the rendering of appropriate
services, or arranged for this to be done,
and if so, who is/ was responsible for doing
this
23. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
claim damages from current and former Members
of the Supervisory Board due to the granting
of in appropriate remuneration for former Board
of Management Chairman Jurgen Schrempp, due
to the unauthorized failure to claim compensation
for damages from Jurgen Schrempp, and due to
the unauthorized failure to reclaim inappropriate
elements of remuneration
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932855743
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Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932812820
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Security: 244331104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: DFR
ISIN: US2443311046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF 14,999,992 SHARES Mgmt For For
OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK THAT WERE ISSUED
IN THE MERGER INTO 14,999,992 SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AND OUR ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVERSION, SUBJECT
TO ANY ANTI-DILUTION ADJUSTMENTS THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE SERIES A PREFERRED
STOCK PRIOR TO THE CONVERSION.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Mgmt Against Against
DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORP. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN FROM 2,692,313 TO 6,136,725.
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DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871329
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Security: 247131105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DFG
ISIN: US2471311058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP R. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
ROBERT ROSENKRANZ Mgmt For For
DONALD A. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
KEVIN R. BRINE Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE E. DAURELLE Mgmt For For
EDWARD A. FOX Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. HIRSH Mgmt For For
HAROLD F. ILG Mgmt For For
JAMES M. LITVACK Mgmt For For
JAMES N. MEEHAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COMES BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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DENDREON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932882081
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Security: 24823Q107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: DNDN
ISIN: US24823Q1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD B. BREWER Mgmt For For
MITCHELL H. GOLD, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
YEAR.
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN Agenda Number: 701535176
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Security: D18190898
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005140008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2007
2. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 4.50 per Share
3. Approve discharge of Management Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
4. Approve discharge of Supervisory Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
5. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for Fiscal 2008
6. Authorize repurchase of up to 5 % of issued Mgmt For For
share capital for trading purposes
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of repurchased shares
8. Authorize use of financial derivatives when Mgmt For For
repurchasing shares
9.1 Elect Mr. Clemens Boersig to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.2 Elect Mr. Karl-Gerhard Eick to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.3 Elect Mr. Henning Kagermann to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Mr. Suzanne Labarge to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.5 Elect Mr. Tilman Todenhoefer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.6 Elect Mr. Werner Wenning to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.7 Elect Mr. Peter Job to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Mr. Heinrich Von Pierer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Mr. Maurice Levy to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
10. Approve creation of EUR 140 Million pool of Mgmt For For
capital without preemptive rights
11. Approve issuance of convertible bonds and bonds Mgmt For For
with warrants attached without preemptive rights
up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 9 Billion,
approve creation of EUR 150 Million pool of
capital to guarantee conversion rights
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Instruction to the Management Board to make
all preparations to spin off investment banking
business within two years
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on risky business in the U. S.
A.
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on the number of additional mandates
for representatives of the shareholders on
the Supervisory Board
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
separate counting of votes cast by different
shareholder groups
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
production of word-for-word minutes (transcriptions)
of proceedings at the General Meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Proposal for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
when, in spring 2003, close to the lowest point
reached on the stock market for several years,
14.6 million options with an exercise price
of only € 47.53 per share were issued
to selected executives of the company
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
or committed actions in breach of trust for
personal reasons in the management of the shareholding
in Daimler AG (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG)
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether in the years 2003 to
2007, in breach of duties of care, bonuses
were paid to employees and executives which,
subject to careful consideration of the legal
risks arising out of the transactions for
which the bonuses were paid, should not have
been granted or, if at all, only with a clause
allowing them to be called back
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG Agenda Number: 701525896
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Security: D2035M136
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005557508
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report and the
re-port pursuant to sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,678,623,284.42 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 0.78 per no-par
share EUR 3,293,078,093.86 shall be carried
forward Ex-dividend and payable date: 16 MAY
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2007 FY Mgmt For For
and for the review of the condensed financial
statements and the interim management report
pursuant to Sections 37w(5), 37y No. 2 of the
German Securities Trading Act: PricewaterhouseCoopers
AG, Frankfurt and Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares; the Company shall be authorized to
acquire up to 436,131,999 own shares, at a
price differing neither more than 5% from the
market price of the shares if they are acquired
through the stock exchange, nor more than 10%
if they are acquire d by way of a repurchase
offer, on or before 14 NOV 2009; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorized to
offer the shares to shareholders by way of
a rights offering, to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
a rights offering if the shares are s old at
a price not materially below the market price
of the shares, to float the shares on foreign
stock exchanges, to use the shares for acquisition
purposes, to use the shares for satisfying
convertible and/or option rights or as employee
shares, and to retire the shares
7. Election of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
8. Election of Mr. Martin Bury to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Lambda Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Ominkron Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008for a period
of at least 5 years
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned Subsidiary,
theta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Eta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years 1
13. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Epsilon Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
14. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Omega Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
15. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Sigma Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
16. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Kappa Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
17. Amendment to Section 13(3)2 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association; in respect Members of the Nomination
Committee being excluded from receiving an
additional remuneration for their Membership
in this Committee
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 932849081
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Security: 253868103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: DLR
ISIN: US2538681030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD A. MAGNUSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. FOUST Mgmt For For
LAURENCE A. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN EARLEY Mgmt For For
RUANN F. ERNST, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. SINGLETON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFYING THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2008
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DRIL-QUIP, INC. Agenda Number: 932854424
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Security: 262037104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DRQ
ISIN: US2620371045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. MIKE WALKER Mgmt For For
JOHN V. LOVOI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
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Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
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Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
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Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ENDESA S A Agenda Number: 701606634
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Security: E41222113
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0130670112
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the annual accounts [balance sheet, Mgmt For For
income statement and annual report] of the
Company and its consolidated group for the
FYE 31 DEC 2007, as well as the Corporate Management
for the said FY
2. To approve the application of the FYE and dividend Mgmt For For
distribution proposed by the Board of Directors,
in such a manner that the profit for FY 2007,
amounting to EUR 1,650,679,974.34, together
with the retained earnings from FY 2006, amounting
to EUR 717,210,475.60, and which add up to
a total of EUR 2,367,890,449.94, is distributed
as follows: to dividend [maximum amount to
be distributed pertaining to EUR 1.531 per
share for all 1,058,752,117 shares]: 1,620,949,491.13,
to retained earnings: 746,940,958.81; total:
2,367,890,449.94; It is expressly resolved
to pay the shares entitled to dividends, the
gross sum of EUR 1.531 euros per share The
dividend payment shall be made as from 08 JUL
2008, through the banks and financial institutions
to be announced at the appropriate time, deducting
from the amount thereof the gross sum of EUR
0.50 per share, paid as an interim dividend
on 02 JAN 2008 by virtue of a resolution of
the Board of Directors dated 19 DEC 2007
3. To appoint as auditors for FY 2008 the present Mgmt For For
external auditor Deloitte S.L., for both ENDESA,
S.A. as well as for its Consolidated Group,
To contract with the said company the external
audit of the accounts of ENDESA, S.A. and of
its Consolidated Group, for FY 2008, delegating
to the Board of Directors, in the broadest
terms, the determination of the further conditions
of this contracting
4. To revoke and make void, as to the unused portion, Mgmt For For
the authorization for the derivative acquisition
of treasury stock, granted by the Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting held on 20 JUN 2007,
II) To once again authorize the derivative
acquisition of treasury stock, as well as the
pre-emptive rights of first refusal in respect
thereto, in accordance with Article 75 of the
Spanish Corporations Law ['Ley de Sociedades
Anonimas'], under the following conditions:
a) Acquisitions may be made through any means
legally accepted, either directly by ENDESA,
S.A. itself, by the Companies of its group,
or by an intermediary person, up to the maximum
figure permitted by Law. b) Acquisitions shall
be made at a minimum price per share of the
par value and a maximum equal to their trading
value plus an additional 5%. c) The duration
of this authorization shall be 18 months
5. Establishment of the number of Board members, Mgmt Against Against
ratifications, and appointments of Directors
6. To take note of the actions of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors in relation to the transfer of assets
to E. On A.G. [or to a Company belonging to
its group], in accordance with the authorization
from the antitrust and competition authorities
of the European Union and the agreement of
02 APR 2007 [as amended] executed by Acciona,
S.A. and Enel S.p.A., on the one hand, and
E.On A.G., on the other, which made possible
the public tender offer of the Company's shares
settled in OCT 2007, To provide the approval
of the General Shareholders' Meeting of such
actions of the Board of Directors and of the
said transfer of assets; To delegate to the
Board of Directors such powers and authorities
as are necessary or merely convenient in order
to carry out such other acts as may be required
in relation to the above, for exercise in the
terms it deems most convenient to the Company's
interest
7. To delegate to the Company's Board of Directors Mgmt For For
the broadest authorities to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary or appropriate for the
execution, implementation, effectiveness and
successful conclusion of the General Meeting
resolutions and, in particular, for the following
acts, without limitation: (i) clarify, specify
and complete the resolutions of this General
Meeting and resolve such doubts or aspects
as are presented, remedying and completing
such defects or omissions as may prevent or
impair the effectiveness or registration of
the pertinent resolutions; (ii) execute such
public and/or private documents and carry out
such acts, legal businesses, contracts, declarations
and transactions as may be necessary or appropriate
for the execution and implementation of the
resolutions adopted at this General Meeting;
and (iii) delegate, in turn, to the Executive
Committee or to one or more directors, who
may act severally and indistinctly, the powers
conferred in the preceding paragraphs. 2. To
empower the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Jose Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rafael Miranda
Robredo and the Secretary of the Board of Directors
and Secretary General Mr. Salvador Montejo
Velilla, in order that, any of them, indistinctly,
may: (i) carry out such acts, legal businesses,
contracts and transactions as may be appropriate
in order to register the preceding resolutions
with the Mercantile Registry, including, in
particular, inter alia, the powers to appear
before a Notary Public in order to execute
the public deeds or notarial records which
are necessary or appropriate for such purpose,
to publish the pertinent legal notices and
formalize any other public or private documents
which may be necessary or appropriate for the
registration of such resolutions, with the
express power to remedy them, without altering
their nature, scope or meaning; and (ii) appear
before the competent administrative authorities,
in particular, the Ministries of Economy and
Finance and Industry, Tourism and Commerce,
as well as before other authorities, administrations
and institutions, especially the Spanish Securities
Market Commission ['Comision Nacional del Mercado
de Valores'], the Securities Exchange Governing
Companies and any other which may be competent
in relation to any of the resolutions adopted,
in order to carry out the necessary formalities
and actions for the most complete implementation
and effectiveness thereof
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI Agenda Number: 701561195
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Security: T3679P115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003128367
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors and Auditors, Independent
Auditors report, any adjournment thereof, consolidated
financial statement at 31 DEC 2007
O.2 Approve the designation of profits Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt For For
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt Against Against
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt For For
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt For For
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt Against Against
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt For For
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701498075
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 22 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 29 APR 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Agipfuel, Board of Directors,
of Auditors and audit firm report, allocation
of profit
2. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Praoil-Oleodotti Italiani,
Board of Directors, of Auditors and Audit firm
report, allocation of profit
3. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, of Auditors and audit firm
report
4. Approve the allocation of profit Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the buy back own shares Mgmt For For
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701520896
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
10 JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT
YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM
IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
components
2. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
term
3. Appoint the Board of Directors Mgmt Against Against
4. Appoint the Board of Directors Chairman Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Chairman emoluments
6. Appoint the Board of Auditors Mgmt Against Against
7. Appoint the Board of Auditors Chairman Mgmt For For
8. Approve to determine the regular Auditors and Mgmt For For
Chairman emoluments
9. Approve the emoluments of the National Audit Mgmt For For
office Magistrate appointed as delegate to
the financial control
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ENTEGRIS, INC. Agenda Number: 932850957
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Security: 29362U104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: ENTG
ISIN: US29362U1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GIDEON ARGOV Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. BRADLEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL P.C. CARNS Mgmt For For
DANIEL W. CHRISTMAN Mgmt For For
GARY F. KLINGL Mgmt For For
ROGER D. MCDANIEL Mgmt For For
PAUL L.H. OLSON Mgmt For For
BRIAN F. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS ENTEGRIS' Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED ENTEGRIS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO ADD PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND LIMITATIONS
ON AWARDS.
04 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN AND THE 1999 LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK
OPTION PLAN TO ADD PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND
LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932850820
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Security: 26875P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: EOG
ISIN: US26875P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE A. ALCORN Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
MARK G. PAPA Mgmt For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Mgmt For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Mgmt For For
FRANK G. WISNER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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ERICSSON L M TEL CO Agenda Number: 701504854
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Security: W26049119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000108656
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 448751 DUE TO SPLITTING OF RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Michael Treschow as a Chairman of Mgmt For For
Meeting
2. Approve the list of Shareholders Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda of the meeting Mgmt For For
4. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Mgmt For For
5. Approve to designate the Inspector[s] of the Mgmt For For
minutes of the meeting
6. Receive the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
7. Receive the Board and Committee reports Mgmt For For
8. Receive the President's report, and allow questions Mgmt For For
9.a Approve the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
9.b Grant discharge to the Board and President Mgmt For For
9.c Approve the allocation of Income and Dividends Mgmt For For
of SEK 0.50 Per share
10.a Approve to determine the number of Members [10] Mgmt For For
and the Deputy Members [0] of the Board
10.b Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Mgmt For For
the amount of SEK 3.8 Million for Chairman
and SEK 750,000 for other Directors [including
possibility to receive part of remuneration
in Phantom Shares], the remuneration of the
Committee Members
10.c Re-elect Messrs. Michael Treschow [Chairman], Mgmt For For
Peter Bonfield, Boerje Ekholm, Ulf Johansson,
Sverker Martin-Loef, Nancy McKinstry, Anders
Nyren, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Marcus Wallenberg
as the Directors; elect Mr. Roxanne Austin
as a new Director
10.d Authorize at least 5 persons whereof representatives Mgmt For For
of 4 of Company's largest shareholders to serve
on Nominating Committee
10.e Approve the omission of remuneration of Nominating Mgmt For For
Committee Members
10.f Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Approve 1:5 Reverse Stock Split Mgmt For For
12. Approve the remuneration policy and other terms Mgmt For For
of Employment for the Executive Management
13.1 Approve the re-issuance of 17 Million repurchased Mgmt For For
Class B shares for the 2007 Long-Term Incentive
Plan
13.2 Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 13.1
14.1a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for all Mgmt For For
Employees
14.1b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 47.7 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for all Employees
14.1c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 14.1b
14.2a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for Key Mgmt For For
Contributors
14.2b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 33.6 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for Key Contributors
14.2c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.2b
14.3a Approve the 2008 Restricted Stock Plan for Executives Mgmt For For
14.3b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 18.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Restricted Stock Plan for Executives
14.3c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.3b
15. Grant authority for the re-issuance of 72.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares to cover
social costs in connection with 2001 Global
Stock Incentive Program, 2003 Stock Purchase
Plan, and 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Long-Term
Incentive Plans
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER'S PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
approve to provide all shares with equal voting
rights
17. Close Meeting Mgmt For For
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932833874
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE DEMARS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. JOSKOW Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS EXELON'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT FOR 2008.
03 A SHAREHOLDER RECOMMENDATION TO PREPARE A REPORT Shr Against For
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL
WARMING HAVE REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
AND AVOIDED DISASTERS.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932821766
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Security: 302445101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: FLIR
ISIN: US3024451011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM W. CROUCH Mgmt For For
JOHN C. HART Mgmt For For
ANGUS L MACDONALD Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 200,000,000 TO 500,000,000
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701533095
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3 Approve the discharge to the Members of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for the FY 2007
3. Comments on Forti's governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 3 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt For For
N.V as accountants of the Company for the FY
2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual accounts
5. Authorize the Board of Directors for a period Mgmt For For
of 18 months, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
own fully paid twinned shares of Fortis NY
are included, up to the maximum number permitted
by the Civil Code, Book 2, Article 98 paragraph
2 and this: a) through all agreements, including
transactions on the stock exchange and private
transactions at a price equal to the average
of the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on
Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on
the day immediately preceding the acquisition,
plus a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) or
less a maximum ollifteen percent (15%), or
b) by means of stock lending agreements under
terms and conditions that comply with common
market practice for the number of Fortis Units
from time to time to be borrowed by Fortis
NY
6.1 Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]; the authorized capital of the
Company shall amount to [EUR 2,007,600,000]
divided into (1,820,000,000) Preference Shares,
each with a nominal vaiue of [EUR 0.42); and
[2,960,000,000] Twinned Shares, each with a
nominal value of [EUR 0.42]
6.3 Authorize any or all members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practising
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required Notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
Notarial Deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
7. Closure Non-Voting No vote
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701534946
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID: Non-Voting No vote
463592 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt For For
for the FY 2006
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3.1 Approve to discharge the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
3. Comments on Fortis' governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 4 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt For For
Company for the period of 3 years for the FY
2009,2010 and 2011 and approve to set their
remuneration at an annual amount of EUR 396,950,
the Company KPMG will be represented by Mr.
Olivier Michel Lange Approve the proposal
to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants N.V
as accountant of the Company for the financial
years 2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual
accounts
E.5.1 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Board of its Direct subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months, starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporate,
up to the maximum number authorized by Article
620 paragraph 1,2 of the Companies' Code, for
exchange values equivalent to the average of
the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on Euronext
Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on the day
immediately preceding the acquisition, plus
a maximum of 15% or minus a maximum of 15%
E.5.2 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Boards of its Direct Subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to dispose of Fortis Units, in
which twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporated,
under the conditions it will determine
E.6.1 Receive the report communication of the special Non-Voting No vote
report by the Board of Directors on the use
and purpose of the authorized capital prepared
in accordance with Article 604 of the Belgian
Companies Code
E62.1 Amend Article 9 Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt For For
'authorizations' with the word 'authorization'
and to cancel paragraph b) and to change as
a consequence the paragraphs c) and d) to b)
and c), shareholders may to that effect use
the enclosed form
7. Closing Non-Voting No vote
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD 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, 2008.
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FRANCE TELECOM SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701531849
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Security: F4113C103
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000133308
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007,
as presented, showing income of EUR 7,330,505,340.29;
accordingly, grant permanent discharge to the
Members of the Board of Directors for the performance
of their duties during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve to deduct from the income for the FY Mgmt For For
[of 7,330,505,340.29] a sum of 3,070,312.40
to appropriate it to the legal reserve, 1,045,739,564.40
it notes that the distributable income, after
allocation of EUR 3,070,312.40 to the legal
reserve and considering the credit retained
earnings of EUR 8,512,649,858.16, is of EUR
15,840,084,886.05; receive a net dividend of
EUR 1.30 per share, and will entitle to the
40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code;
this dividend will be paid on 03 JUN 2008;
and authorize the Board of Directors to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities in the event that the Company would
hold some of its own shares on such date, so
that the amount of the unpaid dividend on such
shares be allocated to the retained earnings;
as required by law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 FYs, the dividends paid, were as
follows: EUR 048 for FY 2004 entitled to the
50% deduction provided by the French Tax Code
EUR 1.00 for FY 2005, entitled to the 40% deduction
provided by the French Tax Code, EUR 1.20 for
FY 2006, entitled to the 40% deduction provided
by the French Tax Code
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approve the agreements
entered into and authorized during previous
FYs
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
agreement in favor of Mr. Didier Lombard
O.6 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 40.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital,
i.e. 261,434,891 shares on 31 DEC 2008, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 10,457,395,644.00;
the number of shares acquired by the Company
with a view to their retention or their subsequent
delivery in payment or exchange as part of
a merger, divestment or capital contribution
cannot exceed 5% of its capital; to cancel,
effective immediately, for the unused portion
thereof, the authority granted by resolution
NR. 5 of the combined shareholders' meeting
of 21 MAY 2007; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities[Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]
O.7 Ratify the cooptation of Mr. Charles Henri Filippi Mgmt For For
as a Director, to replace Mr. Stephane Richard
who resigned
O.8 Ratify the cooptation of Mr. Jose Luis Duran Mgmt For For
as a Director, to replace Mr. Arnaud Lagardere
who resigned
O.9 Appoint Mr. Charles Henri Filippi as a Direector, Mgmt For For
for the term of office period set forth in
Article Nr. 13 of the By-Laws year
O.10 Appoint Mr. Jose Luis Duran as a Director, for Mgmt For For
the term of office period set forth in Article
Nr. 13 of the By-laws year period
O.11 Approve to award total annual fees of EUR 600,000.00 Mgmt For For
to the Members of the Board of Directors
E.12 Amend the Article Nr. 13 of the By-Laws Mgmt For For
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
the share capital to a maximum nominal amount
of EUR 80,000,000.00, by issuance, with cancellation
of preferential subscription rights, of ordinary
shares to be subscribed wither in cash or by
the offsetting of debts; this amount shall
count against the ceiling set forth in Resolution
Nr. 17 of the combined shareholders' meeting
of 21 MAY 2007; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
the holders of options giving the right to
subscribe for shares or, of shares of Orange
Sa, having signed a liquidity contract with
the Company; to cancel effective immediately,
for the unused portion thereof, the authority
granted by resolution Nr. 5 of the combined
shareholders' meeting of 21 MAY 2007;to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities[Authority expires at the end of
18 month period]
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
the share capital to a maximum nominal amount
of EUR 1,000,000.00 by issuance, with cancellation
of preferential subscription rights, and allocation
free of charge, of liquidity instruments options
[ILO]: warrants giving the right to be paid
in cash and, or to ordinary existing shares
and, or to be issued; this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in Resolution
Nr. 16 of the combined shareholders' meeting
of 21 MAY 2007; to cancel, effective immediately,
for the unused portion thereof, the authority
granted by Resolution Nr. 16 of the combined
shareholders' meeting of 21 MAY 2007 to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of holders of options giving
right to subscribe to shares of orange S.A
having signed a liquidity contract with the
Company and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities[Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing ordinary
shares or securities, in favor of employees
and former employees who are Members of a savings
plan of the Group France Telecom or by the
allocation free of charge, of ordinary existing
or future shares of the Company; the ceiling
of the nominal amount of capital increase of
France Telecom resulting from the issues carried
out by virtue of the present delegation is
set at EUR 500,000,000.00 [ this ceiling is
different from the ceilings of capital increase
carried out by way of issuing ordinary shares
or securities authorized by resolutions Nr.
8 to 14 of the combined shareholders' meeting
of 21 MAY 2007 and the previous resolutions
Nr. 13 and 14; the ceiling of the nominal amount
of capital increases of France Telecom resulting
from the issues carried out by virtue of the
present delegation, by capitalizing reserves,
profits or premiums is set at EUR 500,000,000.00
[this ceiling is different from the ceiling
set forth in resolution Nr. 19 of the combined
shareholders' meeting of 21 MAY 2007]; to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of beneficiaries aforementioned;
Approve to cancel effective immediately, for
the unused portion thereof, the authority granted
by resolution Nr. 21 of the combined shareholders'
meeting of 21 MAY 2007to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities[Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on one or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by canceling all or
part of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period; Approve to cancel, effective immediately,
for the unused portion thereof, the authority
granted by resolution Nr. 22 of the combined
shareholders' meeting of 21 MAY 2007 [Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]
E.17 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By Law
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932802398
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Security: 354613101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2008
Ticker: BEN
ISIN: US3546131018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
CHARLES CROCKER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. JOFFE Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. KEAN Mgmt For For
CHUTTA RATNATHICAM Mgmt For For
PETER M. SACERDOTE Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
LOUIS E. WOODWORTH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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FUEL TECH INC. Agenda Number: 932874971
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Security: 359523107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: FTEK
ISIN: US3595231073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS G. BAILEY Mgmt For For
RALPH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
MIGUEL ESPINOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. GRINNELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN D. MORROW Mgmt For For
JOHN F. NORRIS, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. SHAW, JR. Mgmt For For
DELBERT L. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS FUEL TECH'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932848407
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Security: 36866W106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: GMST
ISIN: US36866W1062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MACROVISION CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt Against Against
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GENZYME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932849271
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Security: 372917104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: GENZ
ISIN: US3729171047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Mgmt For For
1B THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1C THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Mgmt For For
1D THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Mgmt For For
1E THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK COVERED BY THE PLAN BY 2,250,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY Mgmt For For
PLAN TO SPECIFY THE AUTOMATIC GRANT PROVISIONS
UNDER THE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932796646
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Jan-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 100,000,000
SHARES TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932877636
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GOOCH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARISA CASSONI Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 SENIOR Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL BONUS PLAN.
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC Agenda Number: 701503991
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Security: G3910J112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009252882
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt Abstain Against
DEC 2007
3. Elect Mr. Andrew Witty as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Christopher Viehbacher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Professor Sir Roy Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Dr. Ronaldo Schmitz as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Audit Committee to re-appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors
to the Company to hold office from the end
of the next meeting at which accounts are laid
before the Company
10. Authorize the Audit Committee to determine the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 [the 2006 Act],
to make donations to political organizations
as defined in Section 363 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total and political
expenditure, as defined in Section 365 of the
2006 Act up to a maximum aggregate amount of
GBP 50,000; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2009 or
20 NOV 2009]
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all substituting authorities, to exercise all
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
[Section 80 of the Act] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 456,791,387; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM to be held in 2009 or 20 NOV
2009]; and the Directors may allot relevant
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, for the purposes of Mgmt For For
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
and pursuant to Section 95 of the Act, to allot
equity securities [Section 94 of the Act] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Resolution 12 and /or where
such allotment constitutes an allotment of
equity securities by virtue of Section 94(3A)of
the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue [as defined in Article 12.5 of the Company's
Articles of Association] provided that an offer
of equity securities pursuant to any such rights
issue need not be open to any shareholder holding
ordinary shares as treasury shares; and b)
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 68,525,560;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company to be held in
2009 or on 20 NOV 2009]; and the Directors
to allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the 1985 Act, to make market purchases
[Section 163 of the 1985 Act] of up to 584,204,484
ordinary shares of 25p each, at a minimum price
of 25p and up to 105% of the average middle
market quotations for such shares derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days and the higher
of the price of the last independent trade
and the highest current independent bid on
the London Stock Exchange Official List at
the time the purchase is carried out; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company to be held in 2009
or on 20 NOV 2009]; the Company, before the
expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary
shares which will or may be executed wholly
or partly after such expiry
S.15 Adopt the Articles of the association of the Mgmt For For
Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, all existing Articles of Association of
the Company
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932866885
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Security: 387328107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: GVA
ISIN: US3873281071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. WATTS Mgmt For For
J. FERNANDO NIEBLA Mgmt For For
GARY M. CUSUMANO Mgmt For For
02 TO ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE GRANITE Mgmt For For
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED AMENDED AND RESTATED
1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY GRANITE'S AUDIT/COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
GRANITE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701484519
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Security: F12033134
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120644
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
as presented
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: EUR 4,046,112,118.85,
retained earnings: EUR 2,142,651,098.23, distributable
income: EUR 6,188,763,217.08, dividends: EUR
564,136,606.00, other reserves: EUR 2,000,000,000.00,
retained earnings: EUR 3,624,626,611.08 the
shareholders will receive a net dividend of
EUR 1.10 per share, and will entitle to the
40 % deduction provided by the French Tax Code,
this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY 2008,
in the event that the company holds so me of
its own shares on such date, the amount of
the unpaid dividend on such shares shall be
allocated to the retained earnings account
as required by law, it is reminded that, for
the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as
follows: EUR 0.675 for FY 2004 EUR 0.85 for
fiscal year 2005, EUR 1.00 for fiscal year
2006
4. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Articles L.225-38 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
said report, the agreements referred to therein
and the ones authorized earlier and which remained
in force during the FY
5. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bruno Mgmt For For
Bonell as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
6. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt Against Against
David-Weill as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
7. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bernard Mgmt Against Against
Hours as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Nahmias as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Naomasa Mgmt Against Against
Tsuritani as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Vincent as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Christian Mgmt Against Against
Laubie as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
12. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Franck Riboud
in case of cessation of his office term
13. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Jacques Vincent
in case of cessation of his office term
14. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Emmanuelfaber
in case of the interruption of his office term
15. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Bernard Hours
in case of the interruption of his office
term
16. Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 80.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,102,811,680.00, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 26 APR 2007
in its resolution number 8, to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
17. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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HBOS PLC Agenda Number: 701484064
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to declare a final dividend of 32.3 Mgmt For For
pence per Hbos ordinary share for the year
ended 31 DEC 2007 and to pay it on 12 MAY 2008
to holders of Hbos ordinary shares on the Register
on 14 MAR 2008 in respect of each Hbos ordinary
share
3. Elect Mr. John E Mack as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Dan Watkins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Philip Gore-Randall as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Mr. Mike Ellis as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Dennis Stevenson as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Karen Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Colin Matthew as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Approve the report of the Board in relation Mgmt For For
to remuneration policy and practice for the
YE 31 DEC 2007
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Company until the conclusion of the next
general meeting of the Company at which accounts
are laid before shareholders and authorize
the Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Sections Mgmt For For
366-367 of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006]
to: a) make Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; b) make
Political Donations to Political Organizations
other than Political Parties not exceeding
GBP 100,000 in total; and c) incur Political
Expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total
in each case during the period commencing on
the date of this resolution; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009]
13. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company from GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR
3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000
and CAD1,000,000,000 to GBP 4,685,000,000,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 by
the creation of 400,000,000 preference shares
of YEN 250 each.
14. Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
allot relevant securities [as defined in the
Section 80(2) of CA 1985] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 251,210,258 in respect
of HBOS ordinary shares; and GBP 2,900,834,400,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 4,997,750,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 in
respect of HBOS preference shares; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Adopt, with effect from the conclusion of the Mgmt For For
meeting the Articles of Association produced
to the meeting and for the purpose of identification
marked 'A' and signed by the Chairman of the
meeting, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the current Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, Subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
15 convening the AGM of which this resolution
forms part, and with effect on and from 01
OCT 2008 or such later date as Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006] shall be
brought into force, to delete Articles 116
to 118 of the New Articles in their entirety
and substitute in their place Articles 116
to 121 as specified
S.17 Authorize the Directors to allot equity securities Mgmt For For
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985],
entirely paid for in cash: i) of an unlimited
amount in connection with a rights issue [as
defined in the Articles of Association]; and
ii) of an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 46,689,487
free of the restrictions in Section 89(1) of
the CA 1985 and, in connection with such power;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the Company's AGM in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry; in working out of the maximum
amount of equity securities for the purpose
of Section (II) of this resolution, the nominal
value of rights to subscribe for shares or
to convert any securities into shares will
be taken as the nominal value of the shares
which would be allotted if the subscription
or conversion takes place; and for the references
to an allotment of equity securities shall
include a sale of treasury shares and the power,
insofar as it relates to the allotment of the
equity securities rather than the sale of treasury
shares, is granted pursuant to the authority
conferred by Resolution 14
S.18 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of CA
1985] of up to 373,515,896 ordinary shares
of the capital of the Company and, where shares
are held as treasury shares, to use them, inter
alia, for the purposes of employee share plans
operated by the Company, at a minimum price
of 25p nominal value of each share and up to
105% of the average middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, over the previous
5 business days; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
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HBOS PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701624670
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve to increase in authorize Ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital to GBP 5.3B, EUR 3.0B, USD 5.0B, AUD
1.0B, CAD 1.0B and JPY 100B Issue Equity with
Rights up to GBP 800M [Ordinary Shares] and
GBP 2.9B, EUR 3.0B, USD 4.9B, AUD 1.0B, CAD
1.0B, and JPY 100B [HBOS Preference Share]
2. Grant authorize to issue of equity or Equity-Linked Mgmt For For
Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to
Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 65,609,629
3. Approve to increase in authorize ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital by GBP 100,000,000 capitalize reserves
up to GBP 100,000,000 [Scrip Dividend] authorize
issue of equity with pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 100,000,000
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HEADWATERS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932809138
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Security: 42210P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: HW
ISIN: US42210P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KIRK A. BENSON Mgmt For For
E.J. "JAKE" GARN Mgmt For For
RAYMOND J. WELLER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE INCREASE IN SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN BY 750,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
03 APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHORT-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF HEADWATERS
FOR FISCAL 2008
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
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Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932843053
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Security: 431284108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: HIW
ISIN: US4312841087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. ADLER Mgmt For For
KAY N. CALLISON Mgmt For For
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Mgmt For For
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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HOLOGIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932812971
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Security: 436440101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: HOLX
ISIN: US4364401012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. CUMMING Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
NANCY L. LEAMING Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE M. LEVY Mgmt For For
GLENN P. MUIR Mgmt For For
ELAINE S. ULLIAN Mgmt Withheld Against
DANIEL J. LEVANGIE Mgmt For For
SALLY W. CRAWFORD Mgmt Withheld Against
C. WILLIAM MCDANIEL Mgmt Withheld Against
WAYNE WILSON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE HOLOGIC'S CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 750,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, Mgmt Against Against
INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701603664
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Security: J22302111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3854600008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932807639
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Security: 451713101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: IKN
ISIN: US4517131011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP E. CUSHING Mgmt For For
MATTHEW J. ESPE Mgmt For For
THOMAS R. GIBSON Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. JALKUT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
KURT M. LANDGRAF Mgmt For For
GERALD LUTERMAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. MCCRACKEN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM L. MEDDAUGH Mgmt For For
HELLENE S. RUNTAGH Mgmt For For
ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS IKON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ILLUMINA, INC. Agenda Number: 932844423
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Security: 452327109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ILMN
ISIN: US4523271090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROY A. WHITFIELD Mgmt For For
DANIEL M. BRADBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 STOCK AND Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ING Agenda Number: 701496627
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Security: N4578E413
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000303600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening remarks and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2.A Report of the Executive Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.B Report of the Supervisory Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.C Annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
3.A Profit retention and Distribution Policy Non-Voting No vote
3.B Dividend for 2007, a total dividend of EUR 1.48 Mgmt For For
per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share
will be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders; taking into account the interim
dividend of EUR 0.66 paid in AUG 2007, the
final dividend will amount to EUR 0.82 per
[depositary receipt for an] ordinary share;
reference is also made to pages 07 and 241
of the 2007 annual report
4.A Remuneration report Non-Voting No vote
4.B To approve that: a) for 2007 661,403 Stock Options Mgmt For For
[rights to acquire ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to the Members of the Executive Board; b) for
2007 a maximum of 313,474 Performance Shares
[ordinary shares or depositary receipts for
ordinary shares] will be granted to the Members
of the Executive Board; c) for 2007 54,312
Conditional Shares [ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to Mr. Tom McInerney, in addition to the Stock
Options and Performance Shares included in
items A and B
5. Corporate Governance Non-Voting No vote
6. Corporate responsibility Non-Voting No vote
7.A Discharge of the Executive Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
7.B Discharge of the Supervisory Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
8. It is proposed to appoint Ernst & Young Accountants Mgmt For For
as the Auditor of the Company with the instruction
to audit the annual accounts for the FYs 2008
to 2011 inclusive, in accordance with Article
393, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, to report
about the outcome of this audit to the Executive
Board and the Supervisory Board and to give
a statement about the truth and fairness of
the annual accounts
9.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Boyer De La Giroday Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Management Board until the
AGM 2012
9.B Re-appointment the Mr. Eli Leenaars as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Management Board until the AGM 2012
10.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Bourdais De Charboniere Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board where
all details as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph
5, Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch
Civil Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.B Appointment of Mrs. Joan Spero as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.C Appointment of Mr. Harish Manwani as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.D Appointment of Mr. Aman Mehta as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.E Appointment of Mr. Jackson Thai as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
11. It is proposed to amend the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Remuneration Policy in such way that an additional
fee of EUR 2.000 per attended Supervisory Board
or Committee meeting will be paid if the meeting
is held outside the Country of residence of
the Supervisory Board Member; an additional
fee of EUR 7.500 [which will replace the amount
of EUR 2.00, as meant under 1) per attended
Supervisory Board or committee meeting will
be paid if intercontinental travel is required
for attending the meeting
12. It is proposed that the Executive Board be appointed Mgmt For For
as the Corporate Body that will be authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to
issue ordinary shares, to grant the right to
take up such shares and to restrict or exclude
preferential rights of shareholders; this authority
applies to the period ending on 22 OCT 2009
[subject to extension by the General Meeting
of Shareholders]: i) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, plus ii) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued
in connection with the take-over of a business
or Company
13. It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
for a period ending on 22 OCT 2009, to acquire
in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary
shares in the capital of the Company or depositary
receipts for such shares; this authorization
is subject to the maximum set by the law and
by the Articles of Association and applies
for each manner of acquisition of ownership
for which the law requires an authorization
like the present one; the purchase price shall
not be less than one eurocent and not higher
than the highest price at which the depositary
receipts for the Company's ordinary shares
are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE
Euronext on the date on which the purchase
contract is concluded or the preceding day
on which this stock market is open
14. It is proposed to cancel all such ordinary shares: Mgmt For For
1) as the Company may own on 22 APR 2008 or
may acquire subsequently in the period until
22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company owns
the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008 or may
acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009, other than
for the purpose of hedging Employee Stock Options
or, as the case may be, Performance Shares
15.A Explanation on the public offer for the preference Non-Voting No vote
A shares and the depositary receipts for preference
A shares
15.B It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
to acquire in the name of the company fully
paid-up preference A shares in the capital
of the Company or depositary receipts for such
shares; this authorization will have a natural
ending on the date on which all preference
A shares in the capital of the Company are
cancelled, but ultimately on 22 OCT 2009; this
authorization is subject to the maximum set
by the law and by the Articles of Association
and applies for each manner of acquisition
of ownership for which the law requires an
authorization like the present one; the purchase
price per share shall not be less than one
eurocent and not higher than 130% of the amount,
including share premium, that is paid on such
a share, or 130% of the highest price at which
the depositary receipts for the Company's preference
A shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam
by NYSE Euronext either on the date on which
an offer for the preference A shares is made
or on the date on which the purchase contract
is concluded or the preceding day on which
this stock market is open
15.C It is proposed to cancel all such preference Mgmt For For
A shares: 1) as the company may own on 22 April
2008 or may acquire subsequently in the period
until 22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company
owns the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008
or may acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009; the above-mentioned
cancellation will become effective on the date
on which all of the following conditions are
met: 1) the Executive Board has indicated in
a board resolution which preference A shares
will be cancelled and such resolution was filed
together with this present resolution with
the Commercial Register; 2) the preference
A shares to be cancelled or the depositary
receipts for such shares are continued to be
held by the company on the effective date of
the cancellation; 3) the requirements of section
100, paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil
Code have been met
15.D It is proposed to redeem and cancel all such Mgmt For For
preference A shares: 1) which are not being
held by the company and 2) for which the depositary
receipts are not being held by the Company
after the settlement of the public offer made
by the Company for all issued and outstanding
preference A shares and depositary receipts
for such shares, against repayment of EUR 3.40
per share plus dividend up to and including
the day before the date of redemption; the
above-mentioned cancellation will be become
effective on the date on which all of the following
conditions are met: 1) the Executive Board
has indicated in a board resolution the preference
A shares which will be cancelled and such resolution
was filed together with this present resolution
with the Commercial Register; 2) the amount
by which pursuant to an interim statement
of net assets the net assets of the company
exceed the sum of its capital and reserves
that must be retained pursuant to the law,
is adequate to repay the share premium and
the dividend on the cancelled preference A
shares; 3) the requirements of section 100,
paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
have been met
15.E It is proposed: A) that on the condition precedent Mgmt For For
that all preference A shares in the capital
of the Company are cancelled, the Articles
of Association of the company be amended in
agreement with the proposal prepared by Allen
& Overy LLP, dated 06 FEB 2008; B) that each
member of the Executive Board and each of Jan-Willem
Vink, Cornelis Blokbergen, Henk Bruisten and
Maartje Dapperen be authorized with the power
of substitution to execute the notarial deed
of amendment of the Articles of Association
and furthermore to do everything that might
be necessary or desirable in connection herewith,
including the power to make such amendments
in or additions to the draft deed as may appear
to be necessary in order to obtain the required
'Nihil Obstat' from the Minister of Justice
16. Any other business and closing of the general Non-Voting No vote
meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING CHANGED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING.. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 932871735
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Security: G4776G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: IR
ISIN: BMG4776G1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
G.D. FORSEE Mgmt For For
P.C. GODSOE Mgmt For For
H.L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
C.J. HORNER Mgmt For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER Mgmt For For
T.E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
P. NACHTIGAL Mgmt For For
O.R. SMITH Mgmt For For
R.J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
T.L. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. Agenda Number: 932825118
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Security: 459200101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: IBM
ISIN: US4592001014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. BLACK Mgmt For For
W.R. BRODY Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
S.A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
J.W. OWENS Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
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INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932868055
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Security: 45928H106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ICO
ISIN: US45928H1068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BENNETT K. HATFIELD Mgmt For For
WILBUR L. ROSS, JR. Mgmt For For
WENDY L. TERAMOTO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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INTESA SANPAOLO SPA, TORINO Agenda Number: 701507709
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Security: T55067101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000072618
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the allocation of income Mgmt For For
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt Against Against
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
08 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 30 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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IXIA Agenda Number: 932884883
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Security: 45071R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XXIA
ISIN: US45071R1095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ATUL BHATNAGAR Mgmt For For
JONATHAN FRAM Mgmt For For
ERROL GINSBERG Mgmt For For
GAIL HAMILTON Mgmt For For
JON F. RAGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Mgmt Against Against
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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J.CREW GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932876595
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Security: 46612H402
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: JCG
ISIN: US46612H4020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARYANN CASATI Mgmt For For
JONATHAN COSLET Mgmt For For
JOSH WESTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE J. CREW GROUP, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932879022
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Security: 477143101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: JBLU
ISIN: US4771431016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT CLANIN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPH FRANZ Mgmt For For
FRANK SICA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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JFE HOLDINGS,INC. Agenda Number: 701610392
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Security: J2817M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3386030005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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JO-ANN STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932884263
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Security: 47758P307
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: JAS
ISIN: US47758P3073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH DEPINTO Mgmt For For
IRA GUMBERG Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MORRISON Mgmt For For
FRANK NEWMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID PERDUE Mgmt For For
BERYL RAFF Mgmt For For
TRACEY TRAVIS Mgmt For For
DARRELL WEBB Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A NEW INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 TO APPROVE A NEW ASSOCIATE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. Mgmt For For
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932900815
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Security: 480838101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: JOSB
ISIN: US4808381010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT N. WILDRICK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
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Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871254
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Security: 48203R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: JNPR
ISIN: US48203R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY B. CRANSTON Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.
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KRAFT FOODS INC. Agenda Number: 932849346
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Security: 50075N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: KFT
ISIN: US50075N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
AJAY BANGA Mgmt For For
JAN BENNINK Mgmt For For
MYRA M. HART Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN C. POPE Mgmt For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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LEAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839927
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Security: 521865105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LEA
ISIN: US5218651058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT J. INTRIERI Mgmt For For
CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. ROSSITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARDS.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932882194
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Security: 530555101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: LBTYA
ISIN: US5305551013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL T. FRIES Mgmt For For
PAUL A. GOULD Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
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Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LIVE NATION, INC. Agenda Number: 932888463
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Security: 538034109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: LYV
ISIN: US5380341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT TED ENLOE, III Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS LIVE NATION, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR
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LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701518031
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Security: G5542W106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008706128
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the reports and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt For For
3.A.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. P.N Mgmt For For
Green as a Director
3.A.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Sir Mgmt For For
David Manning as a Director
3.B.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Ewan Mgmt For For
Brown as a Director
3.B.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
E. Fairey as a Director
3.B.3 Approve the election or re-election of Sir Julian Mgmt For For
Horn-Smith as a Director
3.B.4 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. G. Mgmt For For
T. Tate as a Director
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority to set the remuneration of the Mgmt For For
Auditors
6. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.7 Authorize the Directors power to issue shares Mgmt For For
for cash
S.8 Authorize the Company to purchase its shares Mgmt For For
S.9 Amend the Articles of association Mgmt For For
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LONGS DRUG STORES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932841542
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Security: 543162101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: LDG
ISIN: US5431621011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEROY T. BARNES Mgmt For For
MURRAY H. DASHE Mgmt For For
EVELYN S. DILSAVER Mgmt For For
DONNA A. TANOUE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 29, 2009
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MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932864083
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Security: 559079207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGLN
ISIN: US5590792074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM J. MCBRIDE * Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. LE BLANC * Mgmt For For
ALLEN F. WISE * Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. FORREST * Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr For Against
THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE THE NECESSARY
ACTIONS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND REQUIRE ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF ALL DIRECTORS.
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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MANPOWER INC. Agenda Number: 932825055
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Security: 56418H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: MAN
ISIN: US56418H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. THOMAS BOUCHARD Mgmt For For
CARI M. DOMINGUEZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. ZORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION Shr Against For
OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND.
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MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC. Agenda Number: 932861633
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Security: 576817209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: MATR
ISIN: US5768172091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE THE MERGER AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
TO MATRIA MANAGEMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES TO
ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT SHARES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608246
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Security: J43830116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3898400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
5. Grant stock acquisition rights as stock options Mgmt For For
6. Approve reserved retirement remuneration for Mgmt For For
Directors
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701607927
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Security: J4599L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3885780001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Allotment of shares or fractions of a share Mgmt For For
without consideration
3. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
5.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
5.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
6. Revision of the remuneration of Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors, and determination of the
amount and specific details of stock option
remuneration
7. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
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MORGAN STANLEY Agenda Number: 932818670
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Security: 617446448
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: MS
ISIN: US6174464486
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
REPORT
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MOTOROLA, INC. Agenda Number: 932862976
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Security: 620076109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MOT
ISIN: US6200761095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BROWN Mgmt For For
D. DORMAN Mgmt For For
W. HAMBRECHT Mgmt For For
J. LEWENT Mgmt For For
K. MEISTER Mgmt For For
T. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
N. NEGROPONTE Mgmt For For
S. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
R. SOMMER Mgmt For For
J. STENGEL Mgmt For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Mgmt For For
D. WARNER III Mgmt For For
J. WHITE Mgmt For For
M. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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MPS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932866657
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Security: 553409103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: MPS
ISIN: US5534091039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEREK E. DEWAN Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY D. PAYNE Mgmt For For
PETER J. TANOUS Mgmt For For
T. WAYNE DAVIS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. KENNEDY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. ABNEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. ISAAC Mgmt For For
DARLA D. MOORE Mgmt For For
ARTHUR B. LAFFER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER Mgmt For For
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
BY 5 MILLION SHARES.
03 TO APPROVE THE MPS GROUP, INC. 2008 NON-EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
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MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN MUENCHEN, MUENC Agenda Number: 701486929
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Security: D55535104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008430026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1.A Submission of the report of the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board and the corporate governance report including
the remuneration report for the financial
year 2007
1.B Submission of the adopted Company financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and management report for the financial
year 2007, the approved consolidated financial
statements and management report for the Group
for the financial year 2007, and the explanatory
report on the information in accordance with
Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the
German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained Mgmt For For
profi ts from the financial year 2007
3. Resolution to approve the actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Management
4. Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorisation to buy back and use own shares Mgmt For For
6. Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives Mgmt For For
7. Amendment to Article 15 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
(Remuneration of the Supervisory Board)
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NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825219
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Security: 635405103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: NCC
ISIN: US6354051038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
J.S. BROADHURST Mgmt For For
C.M. CONNOR Mgmt For For
B.P. HEALY Mgmt For For
J.D. KELLY Mgmt For For
A.H. KORANDA Mgmt For For
M.B. MCCALLISTER Mgmt For For
P.A. ORMOND Mgmt For For
P.E. RASKIND Mgmt For For
G.L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
J.S. THORNTON Mgmt For For
M. WEISS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt For For
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt For For
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt For For
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt For For
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt For For
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association
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NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932907251
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Security: 649295102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker: NWY
ISIN: US6492951024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BODIL M. ARLANDER Mgmt For For
PHILIP M. CARPENTER III Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. CRYSTAL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
LOUIS LIPSCHITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
GRACE NICHOLS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. PERKAL Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. REINER Mgmt For For
RONALD W. RISTAU Mgmt For For
PAMELA GRUNDER SHEIFFER 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
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932891371
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Security: 651718504
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: NR
ISIN: US6517185046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID C. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
JERRY W. BOX Mgmt For For
G. STEPHEN FINLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL L. HOWES Mgmt For For
JAMES W. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
F. WALKER TUCEI, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. WARREN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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NINTENDO CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701613083
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Security: J51699106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3756600007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608171
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Security: J55999122
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3381000003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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NOKIA CORP Agenda Number: 701516823
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Security: X61873133
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009000681
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID Non-Voting No vote
446447 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTION
1. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON MID 446447 YOU
WILL NEED TO RE-VOTE ON THIS MEETING.
. Non-Voting No vote
. Non-Voting No vote
1. Presentation of the Annual Accounts and the Non-Voting No vote
Auditors' Report.
2. Approval of the Annual Accounts. Mgmt For For
3. The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for the fiscal
year 2007. The dividend will be paid to shareholders
registered in the Register of Shareholders
held by Finnish Central Securities Depository
Ltd on the record date, 13 MAY 2008. The Board
proposes that the dividend be paid on or about
27 MAY 2008.
4. Discharging of the Chairman, the Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors, and the President,
from liability.
5. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the remuneration payable to the Members
of the Board of Directors to be elected at
the Annual General Meeting for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009 be as follows: EUR 440,000 for the Chairman,
EUR 150,000 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 130,000
for each Member. In addition, the Committee
proposes that the Chairman of the Audit Committee
and Chairman of the Personnel Committee will
each receive an additional annual fee of EUR
25,000, and other Members of the Audit Committee
an additional annual fee of EUR 10,000 each.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
proposes that approximately 40% of the remuneration
be paid in Nokia shares purchased from the
market.
6. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board Members be ten.
7. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the following current Board Members: Georg
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmstrom,
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie Scardino and
Keijo Suila, be re-elected for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009. The Committee also proposes that Risto
Sillasmaa be elected as new member of the Board
for the same term. Mr. Sillasmaa is a founder
of F-Secure Corporation, which provides security
services protecting consumers and businesses
again computer viruses and other threats from
the Internet and mobile network. He was the
President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation during
1999-2006. Currently, Mr. Sillasmaa is the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of F-Secure
Corporation, a Board member in Elisa Corporation,
and a Board Chair or Board member in some private
companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Federation of Finnish Technology
Industries.
8. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that the external auditor
to be elected at the Annual General Meeting
be reimbursed according to the Auditor's invoice,
and in compliance with the purchase policy
approved by the Audit Committee.
9. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oy be re-elected as the Company's Auditor for
the fiscal year 2008.
10. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
authorize the Board to resolve to repurchase
a maximum of 370,000,000 Nokia shares by using
funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Repurchases will reduce funds available for
distribution of profits. The shares may be
repurchased in order to develop the capital
structure of the Company, which includes carrying
out the announced stock repurchase plan. In
addition, the shares may be repurchased in
order to finance or carry out acquisitions
or other arrangements, to settle tile Company's
equity-based incentive plans, to be transferred
for other purposes, or to be cancelled. The
shares can be repurchased either a) through
a tender offer made to all the shareholders
on equal terms determined by the Board, in
proportion to the shares held by the shareholders,
and for an equal price determined by the Board;
or b) through public trading and on such stock
exchanges the rules of which allow companies
to trade with their own shares. In this case
the shares would be repurchased in another
proportion than that of the current shareholders.
It is proposed that tile authorization be effective
until 30 JUN 2009.
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NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 701605632
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Security: J59009159
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3762600009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2. Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Mgmt For For
to executives and employees of subsidiaries
of the Company
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NORDEA BK AB PUBL EXTENDIBLE MEDIUM TERM BK NTS BOOK ENTRY 144A Agenda Number: 701470837
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Security: W57996105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000427361
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting No vote
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE
OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS.
IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Claes Beyer, Member of the Swedish Mgmt For For
Bar Association as the Chairman for the general
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
4. Elect at least 1 minutes checker Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine whether the general meeting Mgmt For For
has been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and the consolidated Mgmt For For
accounts, and the audit report and the Group
Audit report, in connection with the presentation
of the Board of Directors' work and speech
by the Group Chief Executive Officer
7. Adopt the income statement and the consolidated Mgmt For For
income statement, and the balance sheet and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the dispositions of the Company's profit Mgmt For For
according to the adopted balance sheet; the
Board of Directors and the Managing Director
propose a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share, and
further, that the record date for dividend
should be 08 APR 2008; with this record date,
the dividend is scheduled to be sent out by
VPC AB on 15 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability for the Members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Members Mgmt For For
at 11, until the end of the next AGM
11. Approve the fees for the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
shall be EUR 252,000 for the Chairman, EUR
97,650 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 75,600
per Member for the other Members; in addition,
fees shall be payable for extraordinary Board
meetings amounting to EUR 1,840 per meeting
attended and for Committee meetings EUR 2,370
for the Committee Chairman and EUR 1,840 for
the other Members per meeting attended; by
extraordinary Board meetings are meant meetings
in addition to the 13 ordinary meetings to
be held until the next AGM of shareholders;
remuneration is not paid to the Members who
are Employees of the Nordea Group; and the
fees to the Auditors shall be payable as per
invoice
12. Re-elect Messrs. Hans Dalborg, Marie Ehrling, Mgmt For For
Tom Knutzen, Lars G. Nordstrom, Timo Peltola,
Ursula Ranin and Bjorn Saven as the Board Members
and elect Messrs. Stine Bosse, Svein Jacobsen,
Heidi M. Petersen and Bjorn Wahlroos as the
Board Members, for the period until the end
of the next AGM of shareholders; re-elect Mr.
Hans Dalborg as the Chairman, for the period
until the end of the next AGM; if Mr. Hans
Dalborg's assignment as the Chairman of the
Board is discontinued prematurely, the Board
of Directors shall elect a new Chairman
13. Approve to establish a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
with the task to present at general meetings,
where election shall take place of Board Member
and/or Chairman of the Board and/or Auditor
and/or decision shall be made regarding fees
for Board Members and/or Auditor, proposals
to the general meeting for such decisions;
the Nomination Committee shall consist of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and 4 other
Members; the Committee shall elect its Chairman
among themselves; the Chairman of the Board
may not serve as Chairman of the Nomination
Committee; shareholders with the 4 largest
shareholdings in terms of voting right in the
Company shall be entitled to appoint 1 Member
each; changes in the composition of the Committee
may take place owing to shareholders, which
have appointed a Member to the Committee, selling
all or parts of their shareholdings in Nordea;
the Nomination Committee is entitled to co-opt
Members to the Committee, who represent shareholders
that, after the constituting of the Committee,
have come to be among the shareholders with
the 4 largest shareholdings in terms of voting
rights in the Company and that are not already
represented in the Committee; such co-opted
Members do not participate in the Nomination
Committee's decisions; the Nomination Committee
is moreover entitled to co-opt a maximum of
3 persons who in respect of the work of the
Committee possess the required knowledge and
experience of the social, business and cultural
conditions that prevail in the regions and
market areas in which the Group's main business
operations are conducted; such co-opted Members
do not participate in the Nomination Committee's
decisions; such co-opted Members are entitled
to remuneration from the Company for work carried
out as well as compensation for costs incurred,
as decided by the Committee; the Nomination
Committee will be constituted on the basis
of the known shareholding in the Company as
per 31 AUG 2008
14. Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
as specified
15.A Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company
on a regulated market where the Company's ordinary
shares are listed or by means of an acquisition
offer directed to all holders of ordinary shares,
up to a number not exceeding the equivalent
of 10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; acquisitions shall be paid for primarily
with money from funds appropriated by a general
meeting; the aim of the acquisition of own
shares is to facilitate an adjustment of the
Company's capital structure to prevailing capital
requirements and to make it possible to use
own shares as payment in connection with acquisitions
of companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses
15.B Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on conveyance of ordinary shares in the Company
to be used as payment in connection with acquisitions
of Companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses; conveyance
of ordinary shares may be made in another way
than on a regulated market up to the number
of ordinary shares in the Company that at any
time are held by the Company; conveyance of
ordinary shares in the Company shall be made
at an estimated market value and may be made
with deviation from the shareholders' preferential
rights; payment for conveyed ordinary shares
may be made in cash, by contribution in kind,
or by set-off of debt against the Company
16. Approve, in order to facilitate its securities Mgmt For For
business, up until the next AGM of shareholders,
may purchase own ordinary shares according
to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Securities
Market Act [Lagen (2007:528] om vardepappersmarknaden];
however, with the limitation that such shares
must never exceed 1% of the total number of
shares in the Company; the price for acquired
ordinary shares shall equal the market price
prevailing at the time of the acquisition
17. Approve that the Nordea maintains remuneration Mgmt For For
levels and other conditions needed to recruit
and retain an Executive Officer with competence
and capacity to deliver according to Group
targets; a fixed salary is paid for fully satisfactory
performance; in addition variable salary can
be offered to reward performance meeting agreed,
specific targets; the variable salary shall
be general rule not exceed 35% of a fixed salary,
and is determined by to what extent predetermined
personal objectives are met and the level of
customer satisfaction, return on equity, income
growth or other financial targets are reached,
respectively; a Long Term Incentive Programme
is proposed to be introduced; the Programme
which is share- and performance-based, requires
an initial investment by the participants;
according to the Programme the remuneration
is proposed to be given in the form of a right
to acquire Nordea shares; if the Long Term
Incentive Programme is not approved the variable
salary may be increased and shall as a general
rule not exceed 50% of fixed salary; Non-monetary
benefits are given as a means to facilitate
Group Executive Management Members' in their
work performance and are determined by what
is considered fair in relation to general market
practice; pension conditions shall also be
adapted to conditions on the market in relation
to the situation in the country where the Member
of Group Executive Management permanently resides;
notice and severance pay in total shall not
exceed 24 months' of fixed salary, apart from
the new Chief Executive Officer who during
the first 2 years will have 6 months; pay the
above guidelines shall include the Managing
Director and the Executives reporting directly
to him also being Members of the Group Executive
Management; and the Board of Directors may
deviate from the guidelines, if there in a
certain case are special reasons for this
18.A Approve to decide on a Long Term Incentive Programme Mgmt For For
2008, basically based upon the below referred
conditions and principles: i) the duration
of the LTIP 2008 shall be 4 years with an initial
vesting period of 2 years and a measurement
period of performance conditions during the
FY's 2008 and 2009; the LTIP 2008 will target
up to 400 Managers and Key Employees identified
as essential to the future development of the
Nordea Group; ii) for each ordinary share the
participant invests and locks in to the LTIP
2008 the participant is granted a right, a
right, to acquire 1 ordinary share for an exercise
price of EUR 3.00 at a future date [a Matching
Share] and rights, B, C and D rights, to acquire
3 additional ordinary shares for an exercise
price per share of EUR 2.00, at a future date
conditional upon fulfillment of certain performance
conditions [Performance Shares]; under certain
circumstances participants may instead be offered
a cash-based settlement; iii) the A-D rights
to acquire Matching Shares and Performance
Shares shall be granted in connection with
the announcement of the interim report for
the first quarter 2008, with certain individual
exemptions; the exercise price for the acquisition
of Matching Shares and Performance Shares,
respectively, in accordance with the A-D rights
shall be adjusted for dividends during the
vesting and exercise period [until exercise],
the adjusted exercise price may however not
be lower than EUR 0.10; iv) the number of granted
A-D rights that finally can be exercised for
the acquisition of Matching Shares and Performance
Shares is conditional upon continued employment,
the holding of locked within LTIP2008 and,
for B-D Rights, on certain predetermined performance
conditions, such as increase in risk adjusted
profit per share and total shareholder return
compared to certain Nordic and European banks;
and v) authorize the Board to decide on detailed
terms and conditions of the LTIP 2008
18.B Approve, with reference to the specified background, Mgmt For For
to resolve on the conveyance of shares under
the LTIP 2008 and LTIP 2008 in accordance with
the specified principal terms and conditions
19.A PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve that the Company, together with the
other 3 major Swedish banks, grants loans in
the total amount of 8,000,000,000 Swedish Kronor
for the implementation of a development plan
regarding Landskrona municipality; implementation
period: approximately 12 years; borrower: a
fund, foundation or limited liability Company
with the working name Landskrona Rekonstruktion
19.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 100,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to a primarily business-funded
institute designated the Institute for integration
and growth in Landskrona; the institute shall
through research and field work among other
things work against segregation, xenophobia
and poverty
19.C PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to grant a loan in the amount of 100,000,000
Swedish Kronor to a legal entity in which Tommy
Jonasson has a decision-making influence and
whose operations, through the purchase of property,
comprise prevention/limitation of the segregation
process in westerm Skana
19.D PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 2,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to be used for crime prevention
measures in Landskrona; the amount shall be
administered by and used according to instructions
from Messrs. Tommy Jonasson and Anneli Heiskanen
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to make it
possible for the Company to henceforth hold
the AGM alternately in the countries [capital
cities] where Nordea is the largest or the
second largest bank
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825257
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Security: 665859104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: NTRS
ISIN: US6658591044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
DIPAK C. JAIN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. MOONEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932884592
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shr Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
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NOVARTIS AG, BASEL Agenda Number: 701453425
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Security: H5820Q150
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012005267
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 436581, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, including the remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the financial statements of Novartis
AG and the Group Consolidated financial statements
for the business year 2007
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Committee from
liability for their activities during the business
year 2007
3. Approve the available earnings as per balance Mgmt For For
sheets as specified and a total dividend payment
of CHF 3,929,967 is equivalent to a gross dividend
of CHF 1.60 per registered share of CHF 0.50
nominal value entitled to dividends; assuming
that the Board of Directors' proposal for the
earnings appropriation is approved, payment
will be made with effect from 29 FEB 2008
4. Approve to cancel 85,348,000 shares repurchased Mgmt For For
under the 4th and 5th share repurchase programs
and to reduce the share capital accordingly
by CHF 42,674,000 from CHF 1,364,485,500 to
CHF 1,321,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5. Authorize the Board of Directors to launch a Mgmt For For
6th share repurchase program to repurchase
shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 10 billion
via a 2nd trading line on virt-x; these shares
are to be cancelled and are thus not subject
to the 10% threshold of own shares with in
the meaning of Article 659 of the Swiss Code
of obligations; the necessary amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation [reduction of
share capital] shall be submitted to the shareholders
6.1 Amend Article 19 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
6.2 Amend Article 33 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
7.1.a Re-elect Mr. Peter Burckhardt M.D. as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 1-year term
7.1.b Re-elect Mr. Ulrich Lehner Ph.D., as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.c Re-elect Mr. Alexander F.Jetzer as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.d Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director, for Mgmt For For
a 3-year term
7.2 Elect Mr. Ann Fudge as a Director, for a 3-year Mgmt For For
term
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Novartis AG and the Group Auditors, for
a further year
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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849156
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Security: 67020Y100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: NUAN
ISIN: US67020Y1001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES W. BERGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HARRIS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. JANEWAY Mgmt For For
KATHARINE A. MARTIN Mgmt For For
MARK B. MYERS Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL A. RICCI Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. TERESI Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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NYSE EURONEXT Agenda Number: 932850868
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Security: 629491101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: NYX
ISIN: US6294911010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELLYN L. BROWN Mgmt For For
MARSHALL N. CARTER Mgmt For For
SIR GEORGE COX Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. FORD Mgmt For For
SYLVAIN HEFES Mgmt For For
JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS Mgmt For For
DOMINIQUE HOENN Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
JAMES J. MCNULTY Mgmt For For
DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER Mgmt For For
BARON JEAN PETERBROECK Mgmt For For
ALICE M. RIVLIN Mgmt For For
RICARDO SALGADO Mgmt For For
JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE Mgmt For For
RIJNHARD VAN TETS Mgmt For For
SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NYSE EURONEXT OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932838862
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Security: 674599105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: OXY
ISIN: US6745991058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Mgmt Against Against
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Mgmt Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING. Shr Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
05 INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. Shr Against For
06 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
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ODYSSEY RE HOLDINGS CORP. Agenda Number: 932828265
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Security: 67612W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ORH
ISIN: US67612W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
V. PREM WATSA Mgmt For For
JAMES F. DOWD Mgmt For For
ANDREW A. BARNARD Mgmt For For
PETER M. BENNETT Mgmt For For
ANTHONY F. GRIFFITHS Mgmt Withheld Against
PATRICK W. KENNY Mgmt For For
BRADLEY P. MARTIN Mgmt For For
BRANDON W. SWEITZER Mgmt For For
PAUL M. WOLFF Mgmt For For
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OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932860314
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Security: 678026105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: OIS
ISIN: US6780261052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER T. SEAVER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. SWANSON Mgmt For For
CINDY B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OIL STATE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mgmt Against Against
2001 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN, AS AMENDED
AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2008.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932843685
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Security: 681919106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: OMC
ISIN: US6819191064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. WREN Mgmt For For
BRUCE CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ROBERT CHARLES CLARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ERROL M. COOK Mgmt For For
SUSAN S. DENISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. HENNING Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MURPHY Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PURCELL Mgmt For For
LINDA JOHNSON RICE Mgmt For For
GARY L. ROUBOS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932813858
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Mar-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION STOCK FROM
600,100,000 SHARES TO 750,100,000 SHARES, OF
WHICH 100,000 SHARES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS
PREFERRED STOCK, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER
SHARE, PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER AND REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
13, 2007, BY AND AMONG ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,
ORANGE ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND AMIS HOLDINGS,
INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FIRST
TWO PROPOSALS LISTED ABOVE.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932856036
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH D. JACKSON Mgmt For For
FRANCIS P. BARTON Mgmt For For
PHILLIP D. HESTER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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OPTIONSXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871901
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Security: 684010101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: OXPS
ISIN: US6840101017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. GRAY Mgmt For For
NED W. BENNETT Mgmt For For
STEVEN FRADKIN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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ORBCOMM INC. Agenda Number: 932849308
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Security: 68555P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ORBC
ISIN: US68555P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARC EISENBERG Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY KELLEHER Mgmt For For
JOHN MAJOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PERFICIENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932894339
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Security: 71375U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2008
Ticker: PRFT
ISIN: US71375U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
RALPH C. DERRICKSON Mgmt For For
MAX D. HOPPER Mgmt Withheld Against
KENNETH R. JOHNSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID S. LUNDEEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS PERFICIENT INC.'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932829457
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Security: 714265105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: PER
ISIN: US7142651055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROSS PEROT Mgmt For For
ROSS PEROT, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER A. ALTABEF Mgmt For For
STEVEN BLASNIK Mgmt For For
JOHN S.T. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
CARL HAHN Mgmt For For
DESOTO JORDAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS MEURER Mgmt For For
CECIL H. MOORE, JR. Mgmt For For
ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI Mgmt For For
ANUROOP (TONY) SINGH Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932872028
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Security: 716495106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: HK
ISIN: US7164951060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FLOYD C. WILSON Mgmt For For
TUCKER S. BRIDWELL Mgmt For For
GARY A. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932912733
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Security: 716578109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2008
Ticker: PETD
ISIN: US7165781094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH E. CASABONA Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. MCCULLOUGH Mgmt For For
LARRY F. MAZZA Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PARKE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt Against Against
OF INCORPORATION TO: (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.01, OF THE COMPANY FROM 50,000,000 SHARES
TO 100,000,000 SHARES, AND (2) AUTHORIZE 50,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01,
OF THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PLAN
FROM 40,000 TO 100,000 AND CHANGE THE VESTING.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN IS PRESENTED
IN EXHIBIT B TO THE COMPANY'S PROXY.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932802829
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANN D. LOGAN Mgmt For For
GEORGE J. KILROY Mgmt For For
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932895608
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES W. BRINKLEY Mgmt For For
JONATHAN D. MARINER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF (A) UP TO 12,195,125 Mgmt For For
SHARES, ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY'S
4.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2012, (B)
UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO
RELATED CONVERTIBLE NOTE HEDGE TRANSACTIONS,
AND (C) UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE UPON
EXERCISE OF RELATED WARRANTS, AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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PHILIPS ELECTRS N V Agenda Number: 701469783
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Security: N6817P109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009538
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Speech President. Non-Voting No vote
2a Adoption of the 2007 financial statements. Mgmt For For
2b Explanation of policy on additions to reserves Non-Voting No vote
and dividends.
2c Adoption of the dividend to shareholders of Mgmt For For
EUR 0.70 per common share.
2d Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Management.
2e Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
3 Re-appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as external Mgmt For For
auditor of the Company.
4a Re-appointment of Mr. K.A.L.M. van Miert as Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board.
4b Re-appointment of Mr. E. Kist as member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board.
5 Amendment of the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
6 Amendment of the remuneration policy for the Mgmt For For
Board of Management.
7 Amendment of the remuneration of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
8 Amendment of the Articles of Association. Mgmt For For
9a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
issue or grant rights to acquire shares.
9b Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
restrict or exclude the pre-emption right accruing
to shareholders.
10 Cancellation of shares. Mgmt For For
11a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
acquire shares in the Company.
11b Renewal of the authorization of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management referred to under 11 sub a to acquire
additional shares in the Company in connection
with the share repurchase program.
12 Any other business. Non-Voting No vote
BLOCKING IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE A RECORD DATE Non-Voting No vote
HAS BEEN SETUP ON MARCH 5, 2008. ALSO, PLEASE
NOTE THAT VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER
VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE
VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932801093
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Security: 721467108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2008
Ticker: PPC
ISIN: US7214671080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONNIE "BO" PILGRIM Mgmt For For
LONNIE KEN PILGRIM Mgmt For For
O.B. GOOLSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. COGDILL Mgmt For For
J. CLINTON RIVERS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. VETTER, JR. Mgmt For For
S. KEY COKER Mgmt For For
VANCE C. MILLER, SR. Mgmt For For
DONALD L. WASS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. BLACK Mgmt For For
BLAKE D. LOVETTE Mgmt For For
LINDA CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
KEITH W. HUGHES Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2008.
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. Agenda Number: 932835020
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Security: G7127P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: PTP
ISIN: BMG7127P1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. BANK Mgmt For For
DAN R. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
ROBERT V. DEUTSCH Mgmt For For
A. JOHN HASS Mgmt For For
EDMUND R. MEGNA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. PRICE Mgmt For For
PETER T. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION UPON A PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932886231
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Security: 69349H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PNM
ISIN: US69349H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ADELMO E. ARCHULETA Mgmt For For
JULIE A. DOBSON Mgmt For For
WOODY L. HUNT Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. NORDHAUS Mgmt For For
MANUEL T. PACHECO Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. PRICE Mgmt For For
BONNIE S. REITZ Mgmt For For
JEFFRY E. STERBA Mgmt For For
JOAN B. WOODARD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PNM RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932893440
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Security: 741503403
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: PCLN
ISIN: US7415034039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFERY H. BOYD Mgmt For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Mgmt For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Mgmt For For
JAN L. DOCTER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Mgmt For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Mgmt For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Mgmt For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1999 Mgmt For For
OMNIBUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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PRUDENTIAL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701540381
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Security: G72899100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007099541
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and consider the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007
with the Auditor's report thereon
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. K. B. Dadiseth as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. K. A. O'Donovan as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. J.H. Ross as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Lord Turnbull as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Elect Sir W. F. W. Bischoff as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Elect Ms. A.F. Godbehere as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Elect Mr. T .C. Thiam as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor until Mgmt For For
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which the Company's accounts are laid
11. Authorize the Directors to determine the amount Mgmt For For
of the Auditor's remuneration
12. Declare a final dividend of 12.3 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
which shall be payable on 20 MAY 2008 to shareholders
who are on the register of Members at the close
of business on 11 APR 2008
13. Approve the new remuneration arrangements for Mgmt For For
the Chief Executive of M&G including a new
Long-Term Incentive Plan [the M&G Executive
Long-Term Incentive Plan], as specified and
the Chief Executive of M&G participation in
the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan,
as specified and authorize the Directors, to
do all acts and things which they may consider
necessary or expedient to implement the arrangements
and to carry the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive
Plan into effect including the making of any
amendments to the rules as they may consider
necessary or desirable
14. Appove to renew, the authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares, without prejudice to any authority
conferred on the Directors by or pursuant to
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
to allot relevant securities [Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985]; [Authority expires
at the end of the next AGM] and for that period
the Section 80 amount in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares shall be GBP 41,150,000
S.15 Authorize the Directors, conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing of resolution 14, to allot equity securities
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Article 13 of the Company's
Articles of Association and for this purpose
allotment of equity securities shall include
a sale of relevant shares as provided in Section
94(3A) of that Act as if Section 89(1) of the
act did not apply, to such allotment provided
that the maximum aggregate nominal amount of
equity securities that may be allotted or sold
pursuant to the authority under Article 13(b)
is GBP 6,175,000; and [Authority expires at
the end of the next AGM of the Company]
S.16 Authorize the Company, pursuant to Article 58 Mgmt For For
of the Company's Articles of Association and
in accordance with Section 166 of the Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163(3) of the Companies Act] of up to 247 Million
ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price [exclusive
of expenses] of 5 pence and equal to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business
days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2009 or 18 months]; the
Company, before the expiry, may make a contract
to purchase ordinary shares which will or may
be executed wholly or partly after such expiry]
S.17 Adopt the new Articles of Association, as specified, Mgmt For For
as the Articles of Association Articles of
the Company in substitution for, and the exclusion
of, the existing Articles of Association of
the Company
S.18 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in respect of Directors' qualification shares
by the deletion of the reference to ' two months'
and be replaced with a reference to ' one year'
Transact any other business Non-Voting No vote
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QUANEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932837632
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Security: 747620102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: NX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2007, BY AND
AMONG QUANEX CORPORATION, GERDAU S.A. AND GERDAU
DELAWARE, INC.
02 APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932865237
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Security: 754212108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RAVN
ISIN: US7542121089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. BOUR Mgmt For For
DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. EVERIST Mgmt For For
MARK E. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
CONRAD J. HOIGAARD Mgmt For For
KEVIN T. KIRBY Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
DANIEL A. RYKHUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847392
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Security: 756109104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: O
ISIN: US7561091049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. CAMERON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JR. Mgmt For For
PRIYA CHERIAN HUSKINS Mgmt For For
ROGER P. KUPPINGER Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. MCKEE Mgmt For For
GREGORY T. MCLAUGHLIN Mgmt For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
WILLARD H. SMITH JR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC, SLOUGH Agenda Number: 701512750
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G74079107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B24CGK77
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Adopt the 2007 report and financial statements Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Adrian Bellamy [member of the remuneration Mgmt Abstain Against
committees]
5. Re-elect Mr. Graham Mackay [member of the remuneration Mgmt For For
committees]
6. Re-elect Mr. Bart Becht Mgmt For For
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors
8. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditors' Mgmt For For
the remuneration
9. Approve to renew the authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.10 Approve to renew the power to disapply pre-emption Mgmt For For
rights
S.11 Approve to renew the authority to purchase own Mgmt For For
shares
S.12 Amend the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
13. Approve the electronic communications with shareholders Mgmt For For
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REPSOL YPF S A Agenda Number: 701508193
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: E8471S130
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0173516115
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
14 MAY 2008). CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve the annual accounts, Management report Mgmt For For
and application of earnings, all for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the modification of Article 49 of By Mgmt For For
Laws
3.1 Elect Mr. Isidre Faine Casas as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Elect Mr. Juan Maria Nin Genova as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint the accounts Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the Board for the acquisition of own Mgmt For For
shares, overruling the agreement reached in
the GM of 09 MAY 2007
6. Authorize the Board ot ratify and execute approved Mgmt For For
resolutions
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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ROCHE HLDG LTD Agenda Number: 701460456
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Security: H69293217
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012032048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting No vote
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approval of the annual report [including the Non-Voting No vote
remuneration report], financial statements
and consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors' actions Non-Voting No vote
3. Vote on the appropriation of available earnings Non-Voting No vote
4. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation Non-Voting No vote
5.1 Re-election of Prof. Bruno Gehrig to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.2 Re-election of Mr. Lodewijk J.R. De Vink to Non-Voting No vote
the Board, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.3 Re-election of Mr. Walter Frey to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.4 Re-election of Dr. Andreas Oeri to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
6. Election of the Statutory and the Group Auditors Non-Voting No vote
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701495889
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. C.A.M. Buchan Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. J.M. Currie Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mrs J.C. Kong Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir. Tom McKillop Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir. Steve Robson Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. G.R. Whitlaker Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Approve to create additional ordinary shares Mgmt For For
13. Approve to renew authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
14. Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
15. Approve to allow the purchase of own shares Mgmt For For
16. Approve to create additional preference shares Mgmt For For
and renew Directors' authority to allot preference
shares
17. Approve to renew authority to offer shares in Mgmt For For
lieu of cash dividend
18. Approve to adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701563151
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by the creation of an additional
6,123,010,462 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and the authority
to allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors of the Company by Article 13(B) of
the Articles of Association for the prescribed
ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied
by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined
in the Articles of Association] by GBP 1,530,752,616
to GBP 2,364,677,687
2. Approve in addition to increase the authorized Mgmt For For
share capital proposed in Resolution 1, the
authorized share capital of the Company be
increased by the creation of an additional
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and pursuant
to Article 148 of the Articles of Association,
upon the recommendation of the Directors, an
amount of up to GBP 250,000,000 [being part
of the sums standing to the credit of any of
the Company's distributable reserves, share
premium account or capital redemption reserve
as the Directors at their discretion may determine]
be capitalized, being such amount as the Directors
may determine for the purposes of issuing new
ordinary shares instead of paying an interim
dividend in respect of the FYE on 31 DEC 2008
and authorize the Directors, to apply such
amount in paying up new ordinary shares on
the register on such record date as the Directors
may determine with authority to deal with fractional
entitlements arising out of such allotments
as they think fit and authority to take all
such other steps as they may deem necessary
or desirable to implement such capitalization
and allotment; and pursuant to Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 to exercise all the
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 250,000,000
provided that such authority shall be limited
to the allotment of relevant securities pursuant
to, in connection with or for the purposes
of the capitalization of reserves referred
to in this resolution, [Authority expires on
31 DEC 2008] and the Directors may during such
period make offers or agreements which would
or might require securities to be allotted
after the expiry of such period
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701546751
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Security: G7690A100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's annual accounts for the Mgmt For For
financial year ended 31 DEC 2007, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditors'
report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007, as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company effect from 21 MAY 2008
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voster as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize the Board, in substitution for all Mgmt For For
existing authority to extent unused, to allot
relevant securities [Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985], up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 147 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009]; and the Board
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board , pursuant to Section 95 Mgmt For For
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [within the meaning of Section 94
of the said Act] for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by the previous resolution and/or
where such allotment constitutes an allotment
of equity securities by virtue of section 94(3A)
of the said Act as if sub-section (1) of Section
89 of the said act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be
limited to: [a] the allotment of equity securities
in connection with a rights issue, open offer
or any other per-emptive offer in favour of
holders of ordinary shares [excluding treasury
shares] where their equity securities respectively
attributable to the interests of such ordinary
shareholders on a fixed record date are proportionate
[as nearly as may be] to the respective numbers
of ordinary shares held by them [as the case
may be] [subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Board may deem necessary
or expedient to deal with fractional entitlements
or legal or practical problems arising in any
overseas territory, the requirements of any
regulatory body or stock exchange or any other
matter whatsoever]: and [b] the allotment [otherwise
than pursuant to sub-paragraph (A) above] of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
value of EUR 22 million; [authority expires
at the earlier conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009], save that the
Company may before such expiry make an offer
or agreement which would or might require equity
securities to be allotted after such expiry
and the Board may allot equity securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as
if the power conferred hereby had not expired
S.11 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of
up to 6 million ordinary shares of EUR 0.07
each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum
price of EUR 0.07 per share and not more than
5% above the average market value of those
shares, over the previous 5 business days before
the purchase is made and the stipulated by
Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 09 AUG 2009]; may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry, in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any Currency, including Pounds sterling,
US Dollars and Euros
12. Authorize, in accordance with Section 366 of Mgmt For For
the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company
[and its subsidiaries], the Company [and all
companies that are subsidiaries of the company
at any time during the period for which this
resolution has effect] (A) make political
donations to political organizations other
than political parties not exceeding GBP 200,000
in total per annum: and (B) incur political
expenditure not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company or 19 AUG 2009],
in this resolution, the terms 'political donation'
, 'Political Expenditure' have the meanings
given to them by Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-term Incentive Plan that under the Long-term
Incentive Plan a conditional award of free
Royal Dutch Shell shares can be made to any
participant in any one year, with a face value
at grant equal to up to four times base salary
14. Approve to extend participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of
the Meeting for the purpose of identification
be as the Articles of Association of the Company
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Articles of Association
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701553770
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Security: G7690A118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MM408
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Company's annual accounts of the Mgmt For For
FYE 31 DEC 2007 together with the Directors'
report and the Auditors report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007 as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize theBoard, in substitution for any Mgmt For For
existing authority and for the purpose of Section
80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot relevant
securities [Section 80(2)] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 147 million; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company next year or 19 AUG 2009];
and the Board may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board and pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities Section 94 of the said Act for cash
pursuant to the authority conferred by previous
Resolution, [Section 94[3A]] of the said Act
as if sub- Section[1] of Section 89 of the
said Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights provided that this power is limited
to the allotment of equity securities a) in
connection with a rights issue, open offer
or other offers in favor of ordinary shareholders;
and b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 22 million; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
on 19 AUG 2009]; and, the Board to allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.11 uthorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases of up to 631 million ordinary shares
of EUR 0.07 each in the capital of the Company,
at prices of not less than EUR 0.07 per share,
not more than the higher of and up to 5% above
the average market value of those shares for
the 5 business days before the purchase is
made and stipulated by Artilce 5 (1) of Commission
Regulation[EC] No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or19 AUG 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
such shares which would or might be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any currency, including pounds sterling,
US dollars and euros
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company[and
its subsidaries] the Company [and all Companies
that are subsidiaries of the Company at any
time during the period for which this resolution
has effect] to amke political donations to
political organisations other than political
parties not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum,[Authority expires the earlier at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Companyor
with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 19 AUG 2009], the terms political
donation, political parties, political organisation
and political expenditure have the meanings
given to them by Section 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive Plan as specified
14. Approve the extending participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Artilces of Association and initialled
by the Chairman of the Meeting for the purpose
of indentification
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ROYAL KPN NV Agenda Number: 701482565
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Security: N4297B146
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting No vote
2007
3. Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
4. Explaination of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
5. Adopt the dividend over the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
6. Grant discharge the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management from liability
7. Grant discharge the members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
board from liability
8. Appoint the Auditor Mgmt For For
9. Approve the arrangement in shares as longterm Mgmt For For
incentive element of the remuneration package
of members of the Board of Management
10. Amend the remuneration for the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
11. Announcement concerning vacancies in the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board arising in 2009
12. Authorize the Board of Management to resolve Mgmt For For
that the Company may acquire its own shares
13. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of own shares
14. Transact any other business and close the meeting Non-Voting No vote
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RWE AG, ESSEN Agenda Number: 701479455
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Security: D6629K109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007037129
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 27 MAR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
proposal of the appropriation of the distributable
profit
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,771,586,622.55 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 3.15 per no-par
share EUR 10,872.55 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 18 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to 10% of its share capital,
at a price differing neither more than 10%
from the market price of the shares if they
are acquired through the stock exchange, nor
more than 20% if they are acquired by way of
a repurchase offer, on or before 16 OCT 2009;
the Company shall also be authorize d to use
put and call options for the repurchase of
up to 5% of its own shares, on or before 16
OCT 2009; the price paid and received for such
options shall not deviate more than 5% from
their theoretical market value, the price paid
for own shares shall not deviate more than
20% from the market price of the shares the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if the shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, and to retire the shares
7. Resolution on the creation of new authorized Mgmt For For
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Article of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to increase the Company's
share capital by up to EUR 287,951,360 through
the issue of new bearer no-par shares against
payment in cash or kind, on or before 16 APR
2013; Shareholders shall be granted subscription
rights except for a capital increase of up
to 10% of the Company's share capital against
payment in cash if the new shares are issued
at a price not materially below their market
price, for a capital increase against payment
in kind in connection with mergers and acquisitions,
and for residual amounts
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SAIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932877028
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Security: 78390X101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker: SAI
ISIN: US78390X1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH C. DAHLBERG Mgmt For For
FRANCE A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
WOLFGANG H. DEMISCH Mgmt For For
JERE A. DRUMMOND Mgmt For For
JOHN J. HAMRE Mgmt For For
MIRIAM E. JOHN Mgmt For For
ANITA K. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JUMPER Mgmt For For
HARRY M.J. KRAEMER, JR. Mgmt For For
E.J. SANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LOUIS A. SIMPSON Mgmt For For
A. THOMAS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 2006 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
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Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Agenda Number: 701559986
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Security: D66992104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007164600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 13 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,582 ,667,897.40 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par
share EUR 986,567,284.40 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 04 JUN 2 008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Berlin
6. Election of Mr. Bernard Liautaud to the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to EUR 120,000,000, at a price
neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below the market price of the shares if
they are acquired through the stock exchange,
nor differing more than 20% from the market
price of the shares if they are acquired by
way of a repurchase offer, on or before 30
NOV 2009; the Company shall be authorized to
sell the shares on the stock exchange and to
offer them to the shareholders for subscription;
the Company shall also be authorized to dispose
of the shares in another manner if they are
sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to offer the shares to BEE Owned
Companies against cash payment (the amount
being limited to EUR 1,500,000), to use these
shares for the acquisition of shares of Systems
Applications Products (South Africa) (Proprietary)
Limited (the amount being limited to EUR 1,500,000),
to offer the shares to other third parties
for acquisition purposes, to use the shares
within the scope of the Company's Stock Option
and Incentive Plans, or for satisfying conversion
and option rights, and to retire the
8. Authorization of the Board of Managing Directors Mgmt Against Against
to use call and put options for t he purpose
of the acquisition of own shares as per item
7
9. Amendments to the Articles of Association a) Mgmt For For
Section 4(11), regarding the authorized capital
III of up to EUR 15,000,000 being revoked b)
Section 23(3), regarding the Company not being
obliged to send documents regarding a shareholders
meeting to the shareholders if the documents
are made available via inter net
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SAVVIS INC. Agenda Number: 932852165
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Security: 805423308
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: SVVS
ISIN: US8054233080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CLYDE A. HEINTZELMAN Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. KOEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES E. OUSLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
D.C. PETERSCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEFFREY H. VON DEYLEN Mgmt For For
MERCEDES A. WALTON Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. WELSH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
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Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA, RUEIL MALMAISON Agenda Number: 701483252
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Security: F86921107
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000121972
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
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O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented earnings for FY: EUR 226,643,349.81
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: income for the FY: EUR 226,643,349.81;
legal reserve: EUR 3,589,169.00; retained earnings:
EUR 483,791,510.94; distributable income: EUR
706,845,691.75; share premium: EUR 102,642,216,05
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.30 per share and will entitle to the
40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code;
this dividend will be paid as from 01 JAN 2008
as required by law
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
Agreements Governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
agreements entered into which remained in force
during the FY
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
Agreements Governed by Article L.225-88 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
presented Agreement relating to the possible
allowances due to Jean-Pascal Tricoire in case
of cessation of his duties next to a change
of capital of the Company
O.6 Appoint Mr. Leo apotheker as a Member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board, for a 4-year period, in
replacement to Mr. Rene De La Serre
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jerome Mgmt For For
Gallot as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Willy Mgmt For For
Kissling as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Piero Mgmt For For
Sierra as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.10 Ratify the Co-optation of Mr. G. Richard Thoman Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board for a
4-year period, i.e. until the shareholders'
meeting called to approve the financial statements
for the FY 2011
O.11 Appoint Mr. Roland Barrier as a Member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.12 Appoint Mr. Claude Briquet as a Member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board, representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.13 Appoint Mr. Alain Burq as a Member of the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board representing employee shareholders, for
a 4-year period
O.14 Appoint Mr. Rudiger Gilbert as a Member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.15 Appoint Mr. Cam Moffat as a Member of the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board representing employee shareholders, for
a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr. Alain
Burq
O.16 Appoint Mr. Virender Shankar as a Member of Mgmt Against Against
the Supervisory Board representing employee
shareholders, for a 4-year period, in replacement
to Mr. Alain Burq
O.17 Authorize the Executive Committee to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 130.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10% of the capital share, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 3,188,891,680.00;
this authorization is given for a 18-month
period
E.18 Amend the Article number 23 of the Bylaws relating Mgmt For For
to the conditions of participation to shareholders
general meetings
E.19 Authorize the Executive Committee to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with a Stock Repurchase Plan, up
to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital over
a 24-month period; this authorization is given
for a 24-month period
E.20 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan this delegation
is given for a 60-month period and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 5 of the share
capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favour of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders meeting of 26 APR
2008 in the Resolution number 14; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.21 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan no preferential
subscription rights will be granted; this delegation
is given or a 18-month period and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 0,5 of the capital
share; authorization if given for a 18- month
period to set the issue price of the ordinary
shares or securities to be issued, in accordance
with the terms and conditions determined by
the shareholders'; meeting; this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
Resolution umber 10 of the share holders meeting
of 26 APR 2007 and Number 20 of the present
general meeting; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 26 APR 2007
in its Resolution Number 15
E.22 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By law
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827124
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Security: 811543107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: SEB
ISIN: US8115431079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN J. BRESKY Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID A. ADAMSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DOUGLAS W. BAENA Mgmt Withheld Against
KEVIN M. KENNEDY Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSEPH E. RODRIGUES Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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SIEMENS A G Agenda Number: 701427785
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Security: D69671218
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007236101
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive Supervisory Board report, Corporate Non-Voting No vote
Governance report, remuneration report, and
compliance report for fiscal 2006/ 2007
2. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2006/2007
3. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 1.60 per share
4.1 Postpone discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Johannes Feldmayer
4.2 Approve discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld (until June 30,
2007)
4.3 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter Loescher (as of July 1, 2007)
4.4 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger (as of June 1, 2007)
4.5 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Joe Kaeser for fiscal 2006/2007
4.6 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Rudi Lamprecht for fiscal 2006/2007
4.7 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Eduardo Montes for fiscal 2006/2007
4.8 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Juergen Radomski for fiscal 2006/2007
4.9 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Erich Reinhardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.10 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hermann Requardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.11 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Uriel Sharef for fiscal 2006/2007
4.12 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Klaus Wucherer for fiscal 2006/2007
4.13 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Johannes Feldmayer (until September 30,
2007), if discharge should not be postponed
5.1 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Heinrich von Pierer (until April 25,
2007)
5.2 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Cromme for fiscal 2006/2007
5.3 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Ralf Heckmann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.4 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Josef Ackermann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.5 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Lothar Adler for fiscal 2006/2007
5.6 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki for fiscal 2006/2007
5.7 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. John Coombe for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.8 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hildegard Cornudet for fiscal 2006/2007
5.9 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Birgit Grube for fiscal 2006/2007
5.10 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Bettina Haller (as of April 1, 2007)
5.11 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk for fiscal 2006/2007
5.12 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Berthold Huber for fiscal 2006/2007
5.13 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Walter Kroell for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.14 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Michael Mirow (as of April 25, 2007)
5.15 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Wolfgang Mueller (until January
25, 2007)
5.16 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Georg Nassauer (until March 31,
2007)
5.17 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Thomas Rackow for fiscal 2006/2007
5.18 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Dieter Scheitor (as of January 25, 2007)
5.19 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Albrecht Schmidt for fiscal 2006/2007
5.20 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle for fiscal 2006/
2007
5.21 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter von Siemens for fiscal 2006/2007
5.22 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Jerry Speyer for fiscal 2006/2007
5.23 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel for fiscal 2006
/2007
6. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for fiscal 2007/2008
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of Repurchased Shares
8. Authorize use of Financial Derivatives of up Mgmt For For
to 5% of Issued Share Capital when Repurchasing
Shares
9.1 Elect Josef Ackermann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.2 Elect Jean-Louis Beffa to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.3 Elect Gerd von Brandenstein to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Gerhard Cromme to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.5 Elect Michael Diekmann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.6 Elect Hans Michael Gaul to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.7 Elect Peter Gruss to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Nicola Leibinger- Kammueller to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Hakan Samuelsson to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.10 Elect Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932836957
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Security: 828806109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SPG
ISIN: US8288061091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BIRCH BAYH Mgmt For For
MELVYN E. BERGSTEIN Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN Mgmt For For
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ Mgmt For For
J. ALBERT SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
PIETER S. VAN DEN BERG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, Mgmt For For
L.P. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A "PAY FOR Shr For Against
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE (SIC)."
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
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Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
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SLM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865136
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Security: 78442P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SLM
ISIN: US78442P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.M. DIEFENDERFER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701496639
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Security: F43638141
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000130809
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented
loss for the FY EUR 961,180,496 .73
O.2 Approve the record the loss for the year as Mgmt For For
a deficit in retained earnings; prior retained
earnings EUR 7,324,427 ,352.11 following this
appropriation, the retained earnings account
will show a new balance of EUR 6,363, 246,855.38.
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.25 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French tax
code this dividend will be paid on 06 JUN 2008
as required by Law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid,
were as follows EUR 3.30 for FY 2004 EUR 4.50
for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approves the agreements
entered into or which remained in force during
the FY
O.5 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Philippe Mgmt Abstain Against
Citerne as Director for a 4 year period
O.6 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt For For
Cicurel as a Director for a 4 year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Luc Mgmt For For
Vandevelde as a Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Nathalie Rachou as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 4 year period
O.9 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 175.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 10,207,239,700.00
[Authorization is given for a 18 month period]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 14 MAY, 2007 in its
resolution number 10 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to take the Mgmt For For
necessary powers to increase the capital, on
one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
by issuance, with preferred subscription rights
maintained, of shares and or debt securities,
or by way of capitalizing reserves, profits,
premiums or other means, provided that such
capitalization is allowed by law and under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising
the par value of existing shares, or by a combination
of these methods the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00.this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution number No 10 and 11 the shareholders'
meeting delegates to the Board of Directors
all powers in order to increase the share capital
by way of capitalizing, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 550,000,000.00 [authorization
is given for a 26 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 15; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board
of Directors to take all necessary measures
and accompllish all necessary formalities
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by issuance, without preferred subscription
rights maintained, of shares and or debt securities
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 100,000,000.00
the maximum nominal amount of debt securities
which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00
[authority is granted for a 26 month ] this
amount shall count against the overall value
set forth in resolution number 10 the share
holders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
beneficiaries this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its Resolution number 16
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the number of securities to be issued in the
event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right of shareholders,
at the same price as the initial issue, within
30 days of the closing of the subscription
period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial
issue this delegation is granted for a 26 month
period this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10, 11 this authorization supersedes the fraction;
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
Resolution number 17
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital [authority is
granted for a 26 month] this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in resolution
number 10, 11 this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 18; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
members of a Company savings plan and for an
amount that shall not exceed 3% of the share
capital this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10 and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Company who are Members of
a Company savings Plan; the shareholders meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to otake all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 19 [authority
is granted for 26 month]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, in 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
transactions, to beneficiaries to be chosen
by it, options giving the right either to subscribe
for new shares in the Company to be issued
through a share capital increase, or to purchase
existing shares purchased by the Company, it
being provided that the options shall not give
rights to a total number of shares, which shall
exceed 4% of the share capital the present
[authority is granted for a 26 month period]
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 10 and
11 the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
share holders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 20
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
occasions, existing or future shares, in favor
of the Employees or the Corporate Officers
of the Company and related companies they may
not represent more than 2% of the share capital
, this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 15, 10
and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides to
cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 21 [Authority is granted
for 26 months period]
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions and at
its sole discretion, by canceling all or part
of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a Stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period, this [authorization is given for a
26 month period], the shareholders' meeting
delegates to the board of directors, all powers
to charge the share reduction costs against
the related premiums, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 22
E.18 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SONUS NETWORKS INC Agenda Number: 932889756
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Security: 835916107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker: SONS
ISIN: US8359161077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HASSAN M. AHMED Mgmt For For
JOHN P. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
PAUL J. SEVERINO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS SONUS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SONY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701603626
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Security: J76379106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3435000009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.13 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.14 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.15 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
2. To issue Stock Acquisition Rights for the purpose Mgmt For For
of granting stock options
3. Shareholders' Proposal : To amend the Articles Shr For Against
of Incorporation with respect to disclosure
to shareholders regarding remuneration paid
to each Director
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SOTHEBY'S Agenda Number: 932859107
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Security: 835898107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: BID
ISIN: US8358981079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. ANGELO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL BLAKENHAM Mgmt For For
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Mgmt For For
ALLEN QUESTROM Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. RUPRECHT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. STEWART Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. TAUBMAN Mgmt For For
DIANA L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
DENNIS M. WEIBLING Mgmt For For
ROBIN G. WOODHEAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932898351
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Security: 84265V105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PCU
ISIN: US84265V1052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt For For
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt For For
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt For For
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt For For
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt For For
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt For For
CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
WHICH WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 320,000,000
SHARES TO 2,000,000,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. Agenda Number: 932884910
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Security: 556269108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: SHOO
ISIN: US5562691080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD R. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
JOHN L. MADDEN Mgmt For For
PETER MIGLIORINI Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. RANDALL Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
WALTER YETNIKOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SUEZ SA Agenda Number: 701500503
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Security: F90131115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120529
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 2007, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Auditors; and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income for the 2007 FY is of Mgmt For For
EUR 5,760,911,877.77 and the retained earnings
of EUR 0.00, the recommendations of the Board
of Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Statutory
Dividend [EUR 0.10 per share]: EUR 130,704,352.00
Additional Dividend [EUR 1.26 per share] EUR
1,646,874,837.72 Dividends: EUR 1,777,579,189.92,
other reserves account: EUR 3,983,332,687.85;
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.36 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008, as required By Law, it is reminded that,
for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were
as follows: EUR 0.79 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for
FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code; and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.5 Appoint Mr. Edmond Alphandery as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 4-year period
O.6 Appoint Mr. Rene Carron as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.7 Appoint Mr. Etienne Davignon as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Albert Frere as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.9 Appoint Mr. Jean Peyrelevade as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Thierry De Rudder as a Director Mgmt Against Against
for a 4-year period
O.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 60.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 7,500,000,000.00, the number of shares
acquired by the Company with a view to their
retention or their subsequent delivery in payment
or exchange, as part of an external growth
operation , cannot exceed 5% of its capital;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 month period];
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY
2007 in its Resolution 10; delegates all powers
to the Board of Directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors, in order to Mgmt For For
increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion: up to a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00 by way
of issuing ordinary shares and, or any securities,
even debt securities, giving access to shares
of the Company or subsidiaries [the par value
of the shares issued in accordance with Resolution
13 shall count against this amount], up to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00
by way of capitalizing premiums, reserves,
profits and, or other means, provided that
such Capitalization is allowed By Law and under
the By Laws, to be carried out through the
issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par
value of the existing shares [ the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with Resolution 13 and 14 shall count against
this amount], [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorizations
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, if its Resolution 7
E.13 Authorize to the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, 1 or more occasions,
in France or abroad, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of ordinary shares
and, or any securities [even debt securities]
giving access to shares of the Company or subsidiaries
or, shares of the Company to which shall give
right securities to be issued by subsidiaries
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 500,000,000.00
[the par value of the debt securities issued
in accordance with Resolutions 12, shall count
against this amount] the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00, [Authority
expires at the end of 26 month period] it supersedes
the authorizations granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 05 MAY 2006, in Its
Resolution 8
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or abroad, by issuance,
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of hybrid debt securities the maximum nominal
amount of the issues, if the present delegation
is utilized by the Board of Directors, shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00 [the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with resolutions 12 and 13, shall count against
this amount] [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006 in its Resolution 11
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on 1or more
occasions, by way of issuing shares to be paid
in cash, in favor of Employees of the Company
and some related Companies, who are Members
of a Group Savings Plan and, or of a Voluntary
Savings Plan for the retirement [the Employees]
[Authority expires at the end of 26 month period];
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2% of the share capital the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favor of the beneficiaries
above mentioned, to cancels the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, in its Resolution 12
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on1 or more
occasions, up to a maximum nominal amount of
EUR 30,000,000.00, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of 15,000,000
new shares of a par value of EUR 2.00 each
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of any entities which only
subscribe, hold and sell Suez shares or other
financial instruments the present [Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]; to
cancel the authorization granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY 2007, in its
Resolution 12, to increase the share capital
in favor of spring multiple 2006 SCA and, or
any Company which may holds or sells Suez shares;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by canceling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period [Authority expires at
the end of 18 month period], it supersedes
the authorization granted by the combined shareholders'
meeting of MAY 04 2007, in its Resolution 15;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.18 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701620367
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Security: J7771X109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3890350006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
5. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Retiring Corporate Officers
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SWISS REINS CO Agenda Number: 701506377
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Security: H84046137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012332372
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 440791, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual and consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements for the 2007 FY
2. Approve the allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
3. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Executive Committee
4. Approve the cancellation of shares bought back Mgmt For For
and reduction of share capital
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association by the addition Mgmt For For
of the Company's legal form
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the 3 year term of office for the Members of
the Board of Directors
5.3 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the distribution of 20% of the years profit
to the statutory reserve fund
6.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Rajna Gibson B Randon as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Kaspar Villiger as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.3 Elect Mr. Raymond K. F. Chien as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.4 Elect Mr. Mathis Cabiallavetta as a Director Mgmt For For
6.2 Re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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SYBASE, INC. Agenda Number: 932838191
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Security: 871130100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: SY
ISIN: US8711301007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. DANIELS Mgmt For For
ALAN B. SALISBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 701610380
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Security: J8129E108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3463000004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7. Approve Details of Compensation as Stock Options Mgmt For For
for Directors
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850793
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Security: 87612E106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: TGT
ISIN: US87612E1064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TELEFONICA S A Agenda Number: 701508725
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Security: 879382109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0178430E18
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I. Examination and approval, if appropriate, of Mgmt For For
the Individual Annual Accounts, of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and of the Management
Report of Telefonica, S.A. and its Consolidated
Group of Companies, as well as of the proposed
allocation of profits/lossed of Telefonica,
S.A. and of the management of its Board of
Directors, all with respect to the Fiscal Year
2007.
II.1 Re-election of Mr. Jose Fernando de Almansa Mgmt For For
Moreno-Barreda to the Board of Directors.
II.2 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Jose Maria Abril Perez to the Board of Directors.
II.3 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Francisco Javier de Paz Mancho to the Board
of Directors.
II.4. Ratification of the interim appointment of Ms. Mgmt For For
Maria Eva Castillo Sanz to the Board of Directors.
II.5. Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Luiz Fernando Furlan to the Board of Directors.
III. Authorization to acquire the Company's own shares, Mgmt For For
either directly or through Group Companies.
IV. Reduction of the share capital through the cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares of treasury stock, excluding creditors'
right to object, and amendment of the article
of the By-Laws relating to the share capital.
V. Appointment of the Auditors of the Company for Mgmt For For
the Fiscal Year 2008.
VI. Delegation of powers to formalize, interpret, Mgmt For For
cure and carry out the resolutions adopted
by the shareholders at the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
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TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932833456
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Security: 88023U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TPX
ISIN: US88023U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. THOMAS BRYANT Mgmt For For
FRANCIS A. DOYLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HEIL Mgmt For For
PETER K. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
SIR PAUL JUDGE Mgmt For For
NANCY F. KOEHN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER A. MASTO Mgmt For For
P. ANDREWS MCLANE Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. TRUSSELL, JR. Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. Agenda Number: 932826172
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Security: 880915103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRA
ISIN: US8809151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL L. BENNETT Mgmt For For
PETER S. JANSON Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KRONER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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TESCO PLC, CHESHUNT Agenda Number: 701645965
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Security: G87621101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008847096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 490252. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 23 FEB 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 23 FEB 2008
3. Declare a final Dividend of 7.7 pence per share Mgmt For For
recommended by the Directors
4. Re-elect Mr. Charles Allen as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. Harald Einsmann as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Rodney Chase as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Ms. Karen Cook as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Tim Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Approve to determine the remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
LLP by the Directors
12. Authorize the Director, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act), to
allot relevant securities [as defined in Section
80(2) of the Act] of the Company up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 130.8 million [which
is equal to approximately 33% of the current
issued share capital of the Company] [Authority
expires on 27 JUN 2013]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
on the passing of Resolution 12 pursuant to
Section 95 of the Act to allot equity securities,
for cash pursuant to the authority given to
the Directors, for the purposes of Section
80 of the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 19.6 million; Subsections 94(2) to 94(7)
of the Act apply for the interpretation of
this resolution and this power applies in relation
to a sale of shares which is included as an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if all references
in this resolution to any such allotment included
any such sale and as if in the first paragraph
of the resolution the words pursuant to the
authority conferred on the Directors for the
purposes of Section 80 of the Act were omitted
in relation to such sale; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the Company's
next AGM or 15 months from the date of the
passing of this resolution]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163(3) of the Act] of maximum number
of ordinary shares up to 784.8 million shares
of 5p each in the capital of the Company, at
a minimum price of 5p and up to 105% of the
average middle market quotations for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List, over the 5 business days immediately
preceding the purchase date; and the amount
stipulated by article 5(1) of the Buy-back
and stabilization regulation 2003; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the close next AGM of
the Company or 15 months from the date of this
resolution is passed]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
15. Authorize the Company and all Companies, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Section 366 of the New Act,
that are its subsidiaries at anytime during
the period for which this resolution: [a] make
donations to political parties and / or independent
election candidates, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; [b] make political donations to political
organizations, other than political parties,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [c] incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total, during the period beginning with
the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on the date of the Company's next
AGM; for the purpose of this resolution the
terms political donations, political expenditure,
independent election candidates, political
parties and political organization shall have
the meaning given by part 14 of the New Act
S.16 Adopt, with immediate effect, the Articles of Mgmt For For
Association of the Company, in substitution
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association of the Company; subject to the
passing of Resolution 16(a) and with effect
from 00.01am on 01 OCT 2008 or such later time
at which Section 175 of the New Act shall be
brought into force, the New Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to Resolution
16(a) by the deletion of Article 91 and the
insertion of New Articles 91 and 92, and the
remaining Articles be numbered and the deletion
of Article 99 and the insertion of New Article
100, as specified
S.17 Approve the Company's Animal Welfare Policy Shr Against For
endorses the Five Freedoms concept proposed
by the Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC],
being: 1) Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; 2)
Freedom from Discomfort; 3) Freedom from Pain,
injury or Disease; 4) Freedom to Express Normal
Behaviour; 5) Freedom from Fear and Distress;
and acknowledge the study published in FEB
2008 by Knowles, TG et al and funded by the
UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs, entitled Leg Disorders in Broiler
Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
and noting that the Company's order, stock
and sale of standard intensive broiler chickens
endorses and/or contributes to an average of
27.6% of birds having poor locomotion and 3.3%
being almost unable to walk at an average age
of 40 days notwithstanding a culling process;
the Company sets a commitment within a fair
time frame to take appropriate measures to
ensure that chickens purchased for sale by
the Company are produced in systems capable
of providing the Five Freedoms
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THE BOEING COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826350
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Security: 097023105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: BA
ISIN: US0970231058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shr Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shr Against For
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shr For Against
ARRANGEMENTS
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932836286
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Security: 808513105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: SCHW
ISIN: US8085131055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER O. WALTHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUBMISSION OF Shr Against For
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
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Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871634
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Security: 25459L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: DTV
ISIN: US25459L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932843154
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Security: 260543103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DOW
ISIN: US2605431038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Mgmt For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Mgmt For For
JAMES A. BELL Mgmt For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Mgmt For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Mgmt For For
JOHN B. HESS Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Mgmt For For
RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
PAUL G. STERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shr Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shr Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A COMPENSATION PLAN. Shr For Against
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932820358
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Security: 38141G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: GS
ISIN: US38141G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
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Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Agenda Number: 932911111
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Security: 587118100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: MW
ISIN: US5871181005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE ZIMMER Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
RINALDO S. BRUTOCO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
SHELDON I. STEIN Mgmt Withheld Against
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. SECHREST Mgmt Withheld Against
LARRY R. KATZEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND Mgmt For For
AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE COMPANY'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN.
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THE TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 701613184
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Security: J86914108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3585800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Appropriation of Surplus Mgmt For For
2.1 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Election of a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.10 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Election of an Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.5 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Shareholders' Proposal : Appropriation of Surplus Shr Against For
5. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (1)
6. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr For Against
to the Articles of Incorporation (2)
7. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (3)
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt Against Against
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
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Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. Agenda Number: 932882942
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Security: 887319101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TWTC
ISIN: US8873191014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Mgmt For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Mgmt For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Mgmt For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Mgmt For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE Agenda Number: 701562414
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Security: F92124100
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120271
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447484 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 5,778,925,418.44, balance available
for distribution: EUR 8,275,800,768.51 Dividends:
EUR 4,983,591,440.79 as retained earnings:
EUR 3,292,209,327.72 as required by Law, it
is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 4,426.30 for FY
2006, EUR 3,930.90 for FY 2005, EUR 3,339.80
for FY 2004; the interim dividend of EUR 1.00
was already paid on 16 NOV 2007, the remaining
dividend of EUR 1.07 will be paid on 23 MAY
2008, and will entitle natural persons to the
50% allowance, in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date,
the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-38
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the agreements entered into or which remained
in force during the FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Thierry Desmarest
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Christophe De Margerie
O.7 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the Stock Market, subject
to the conditions; the maximum purchase price:
EUR 80.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired:
10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 7,050,558,160.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; authorize
supersedes the fraction unused; authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 11
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 5
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Paul Mgmt For For
Desmarais Jr. as a Director for a 3-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bertrand Mgmt For For
Jacquillat as a Director for a 3-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Lord Mgmt For For
Peter Levene of Portspoken as a Director for
a 3-year period
O.11 Appoint Ms. Patricia Barbizet as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Claude Mandil as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 3-year period
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 2,500,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of shares and or debt securities; to increase
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 10,000,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or
other means, provided that such capitalization
is allowed By-Law and under the By-Laws, by
issuing bonus shares or raising the par value
of existing shares, or by a combination of
these methods; [Authority expires at the end
of 26 months]; and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 875,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of ordinary shares or debt securities; the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months];
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in Resolution 13; and to charge
the share issuance costs against the related
premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to 1-10
of the new capital after each increase
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in Resolution 14; and to decide to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital on 1 or more occasions as
its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; the nominal
amount that shall not exceed EUR 1.5 and to
decide to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of the employees
for whom the capital increase is reserved;
this delegation of powers supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees or the Corporate
Officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.8% of the
share capital; [Authority expires at the end
of 38 months]; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorize supersedes the fraction unused of
the authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 17 MAY 2005 in its Resolution No.13
A. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to remove the terms of office of Mr.
Mantoine Jeancourt Galignani as a Director
B. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
Amend the Article 12 of the ByLaws
C. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to grant,
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.2% of the share capital [Authority expires
at the end of 26 month period]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution 13; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries of the shares that are
granted; and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701616027
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Security: J92676113
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3633400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.27 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.28 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.29 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.30 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
4 Approve Purchase of Own Shares Mgmt For For
5 Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated Mgmt Against Against
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Auditors
6 Amend the Compensation to be Received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors
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TRANE INC. Agenda Number: 932898185
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Security: 892893108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TT
ISIN: US8928931083
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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 DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH
AS ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING
ANY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701457877
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 443208 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437075, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1.A Information request Non-Voting No vote
1.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
PROPOSAL: Approve the request for a Special
Audit [Sonderprufung] by Ethos
2. Approve the stock dividend; the creation of Mgmt For For
authorized capital; and approval of the Articles
4b of the Articles of Association
3.1 Approve the mandatory Convertible Notes; the Mgmt For For
creation of conditional capital; and approval
of Article 4a Paragraph 3 of the Articles of
Association
3.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
PROPOSAL: Approve the ordinary capital increase,
with right offering
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt For For
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt For For
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt For For
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt For For
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt For For
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt For For
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt For For
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNDER ARMOUR, INC. Agenda Number: 932835400
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Security: 904311107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: UA
ISIN: US9043111072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEVIN A. PLANK Mgmt For For
BYRON K. ADAMS, JR. Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. COLTHARP Mgmt For For
A.B. KRONGARD Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. MCDERMOTT Mgmt For For
HARVEY L. SANDERS Mgmt For For
THOMAS J. SIPPEL Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701506454
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 08 MAY 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
O.1 Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
to gether with Board of Directors and the auditing
Company report Board of Auditors report presentation
of consolidated balance sheet
O.2 Approve the profits allocation Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 for Mgmt For For
the Top Management of the Group Unicredit
O.4 Approve the Shareholding Plan for all Unicredit Mgmt For For
Group Employees
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt For For
O.6 Approve the determine the emoluments to the Mgmt For For
Member of the Board of Directors
O.7 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 8, 9, 18, 19 and 20 Mgmt For For
of Unicredit Group Meeting regulations
O.8 Approve the emoluments for saving the shareholders Mgmt For For
common representative
O.9 Authorize the current activites as per the Article Mgmt For For
2390 of the civil code
E.1 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on 1 or more occasions
for a maximum period of 1 year starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
corporate capital increase, with no option
right, of max EUR 61,090,250 corresponding
to up to 122,180,500 unicredit ordinary shares
with NV EUR 0.50 each, reserved to the Management
of the holding and of group banks and Companies
who hold position s of particular importance
for the purposes of achieving the groups overall
objectives consequent amendments to the Articles
of Association
E.2 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on one or more occasions
for a maximum period of 5 years starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
free corporate capital increase, of maxeur
12,439,750 corresponding to up to 24,879,500
unicredit ordinary shares with NV EUR 0.50
each, reserved to the Management of the holding
and of group banks and companies who hold positions
of particular importance for the purposes of
achieving the groups overall objectives consequent
amendments to the Articles of Association
E.3 Approve the repeal of the Section [vi] [of the Mgmt For For
Executive Committee] and of the Articles 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32 of the Corporate By Laws
and related renumbering of the following Sections
and the Articles amendment of the Articles
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29 [as renumbered after the elimination
of the Articles 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] of
the Corporate By Laws
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
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Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt For For
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt For For
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt For For
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt For For
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt For For
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt For For
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt For For
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNILEVER PLC Agenda Number: 701506694
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Security: G92087165
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B10RZP78
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the report and accounts for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Declare a dividend of 34.11p on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. P. J. Cescau as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. J. A. Lawrence as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J. A. Lawrence
7. Re-elect Professor G. Berger as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect the Rt Hon the Lord Brittan of Spennithorne Mgmt For For
QC, DL as a Director
9. Re-elect Professor W. Dik as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Mr. C. E. Golden as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect the Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as a Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-elect Mr. K. J. Storm as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. M. Treschow as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-elect Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Director Mgmt For For
18. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
19. Authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
20. Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to issue shares
S.21 Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to disapply pre-emption rights
S.22 Approve to renew the authority to the Company Mgmt For For
to purchase its own shares
S.23 Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850969
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Security: 907818108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: UNP
ISIN: US9078181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. CARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.B. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.W. DUNHAM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. HOPE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.C. KRULAK Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.W. MCCONNELL Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. MCLARTY III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.R. ROGEL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 500,000,000 Mgmt For For
TO 800,000,000 SHARES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Agenda Number: 932828405
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Security: 911312106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: UPS
ISIN: US9113121068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BURNS Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
STUART E. EIZENSTAT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
ANN M. LIVERMORE Mgmt For For
RUDY MARKHAM Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
CAROL B. TOME Mgmt For For
BEN VERWAAYEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS UPS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886306
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Security: 91324P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: UNH
ISIN: US91324P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Mgmt For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
VESTING SHARES
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Agenda Number: 932806384
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Security: 913915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: UTI
ISIN: US9139151040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD A. CONRAD Mgmt For For
KIMBERLY J. MCWATERS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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VALUECLICK, INC. Agenda Number: 932841009
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Security: 92046N102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: VCLK
ISIN: US92046N1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES R. ZARLEY Mgmt For For
DAVID S. BUZBY Mgmt For For
MARTIN T. HART Mgmt For For
TOM A. VADNAIS Mgmt For For
JEFFREY F. RAYPORT Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PETERS Mgmt For For
JAMES A. CROUTHAMEL Mgmt For For
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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. Agenda Number: 932838482
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Security: 922417100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: VECO
ISIN: US9224171002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEL A. ELFTMANN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PEELER Mgmt For For
PETER J. SIMONE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST Agenda Number: 932850313
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Security: 929042109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: VNO
ISIN: US9290421091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. DEERING Mgmt For For
MICHAEL LYNNE Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. SMITH Mgmt For For
RONALD G. TARGAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR TRUSTEES.
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W-H ENERGY SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932862281
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Security: 92925E108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WHQ
ISIN: US92925E1082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH T. WHITE, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. WHILDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES D. LIGHTNER Mgmt For For
MILTON L. SCOTT Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER MILLS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BROCK Mgmt For For
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932822643
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Security: 929903102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: WB
ISIN: US9299031024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shr For Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932822667
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Security: 930059100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: WDR
ISIN: US9300591008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALAN W. KOSLOFF Mgmt For For
JERRY W. WALTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. 2003 EXECUTIVE
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
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Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
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WELLPOINT, INC. Agenda Number: 932847304
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Security: 94973V107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WLP
ISIN: US94973V1070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANGELA F. BRALY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H.T. BUSH Mgmt For For
WARREN Y. JOBE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM G. MAYS Mgmt For For
SENATOR D.W. RIEGLE, JR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. RYAN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823897
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Security: 949746101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: WFC
ISIN: US9497461015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Shr Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE.
07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" Shr For Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Shr Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Shr Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932849865
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WR
ISIN: US95709T1007
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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
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MOORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORP, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701405929
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Security: Q97417101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000WBC1
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditors' report of Westpac
for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.a Re-elect Mr. Edward [Tad] Alfred Evans as a Mgmt For For
Director of Westpac Banking Corporation, who
retires in accordance with Articles 9.2 and
9.3 of the Constitution
2.b Re-elect Mr. Gordon McKellar Cairns as a Director Mgmt For For
of Westpac Banking Corporation, who retires
in accordance with Articles 9.2 and 9.3 of
the Constitution
3. Approve, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, to grant the restricted shares under
the Chief Executive Officer Restricted Share
Plan and grant of performance share rights
and performance options under the Chief Executive
Officer Performance Plan to the future Managing
Director and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Gail Kelly, as specified
S.4 Amend the Westpac Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
5. Adopt the annual remuneration report for the Mgmt For For
YE 30 SEP 2007
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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826071
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Security: 962166104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: WY
ISIN: US9621661043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN I. KIECKHEFER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN POSITION Shr Against For
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF AUDITORS
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XEROX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932860693
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Security: 984121103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: XRX
ISIN: US9841211033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GLENN A. BRITT Mgmt For For
URSULA M. BURNS Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Mgmt For For
VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Mgmt For For
ANN N. REESE Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REQUIRING MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORTING OF Shr Against For
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
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XSTRATA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701524870
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Security: G9826T102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031411001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the annual report and financial Mgmt For For
statements of the Company and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon for
the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of USD 0.34 cents per Mgmt For For
ordinary share in respect of the YE 31 DEC
2007
3. Receive and approve the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report as specified for the YE 31 DEC 2007
4. Re-elect Mr. Willy Strothotte, as a Non-Executive Mgmt Abstain Against
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Paul Hazen, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
6. Re-elect Mr. Lan Strachan as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
7. Re-elect Mr. Claude Lamoureux, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
8. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company to hold office until the conclusion
of the next general meeting at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Directors to determine the remuneration of
the Auditors
9. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, and pursuant by Article
14 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities [Section 80] up
to an amount of USD 161,944,486.00 [equivalent
to 323,888,972 ordinary shares of USD 0.50
each in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company after the passing of this Resolution]
S.10 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, pursuant by Article
15 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)]
of the Companies Act 1985, and the amount is
USD 24,291,673.00 [equivalent to 48,583,346
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital
of the Company]; [Authority expires at the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company after
the passing of this Resolution]
S.11 Amend the new form of Article of Association Mgmt For For
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'A' [the 'New
Article'] de adopted as the Article of Association
of the Company with the effect from the conclusion
of the meeting in substitution for, and to
exclusion of, the existing Article of Association
S.12 Amend, subject to the passing Resolution 11, Mgmt For For
that the proposed new form of Article of Association
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'B' be adopted
as the Article of Association of the Company
with effect from the entry into force of Section
175 of Companies Act 2006 at 00:01am on 01
OCT 2008, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the New Articles
13. Approve the amendments to the rules of the Xstrata Mgmt For For
Plc added Value Incentive Plan, which are summarized
as specified in the notice of AGM, and are
shown in the copy of the rules produced to
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman for
the purpose of identification
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932865085
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Security: 988498101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: YUM
ISIN: US9884981013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Mgmt For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Mgmt For For
BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Mgmt For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Mgmt For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Mgmt For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shr Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39
OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shr Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
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Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437454 INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt For For
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt For For
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt For For
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt For For
TDX Independence 2020 Exchange-Traded Fund
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A. SCHULMAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932800217
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Security: 808194104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Jan-2008
Ticker: SHLM
ISIN: US8081941044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL CAPORALE, JR. Mgmt For *
LEE MEYER Mgmt For *
02 TO RATIFY THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE Shr Against *
SCHULMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY SET
UP A SPECIAL COMMITTEE CONSISTING SOLELY OF
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT WOULD ENGAGE THE
SERVICES OF AN INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM TO EVALUATE
ALTERNATIVES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER
VALUE.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For *
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2008.
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ABB LTD, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701537194
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Security: H0010V101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012221716
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 444950, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report and consolidated financial Mgmt Abstain Against
statements; the Group Auditor's report; annual
financial statements; the Auditor's report
for the fiscal 2007
2. Approve the annual report, the consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements and the annual financial
statements for 2007
3. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the persons entrusted with Management
4. Approve to release CHF 2,086,682,937 of the Mgmt For For
legal reserves and allocate those released
to other reserves and to carry forward the
available earnings in the amount of CHF 1,77,263,198
5. Approve to create additional contingent share Mgmt For For
capital in an amount not to exceed CHF 500,000,000
enabling the issuance of up to 200,000,000
ABB Ltd shares with a nominal value of CHF
2.50 each by amending the first 3 Paragraphs
of Article 4bis of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
6. Approve to reduce the share capital of CHF 5,790,037,755.00Mgmt For For
by CHF 1,111,687,248.96 to CHF 4,678,350,506.04
by way of reducing the nominal value of the
registered Shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02 and to use the nominal value reduction
amount for repayment to the shareholders; to
confirm as a result of the the Auditors, that
the claims of the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the capital reduction; to amend
the Article 4 Paragraph 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation according to the specified wording
as per the date of the entry of the capital
reduction in the commercial register as specified;
to amend the Article 4bis Paras 1 and 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation, correspondingly
reflecting the reduced nominal value of the
registered shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02, as per the date of the entry of
the capital reduction in the commercial register
7. Amend the Article 13 Paragraph 1 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [as specified]
8. Amend the Article 8 Paragraph 1, 19i], 20, 22 Mgmt For For
Paragraph.1, and 28 of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
9.1 Elect Mr. Hubertus Von Grunberg, German to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.2 Elect Mr. Roger Agnelli, Brazilian, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.3 Elect Mr. Louis R. Hughes, American, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.4 Elect Mr. Hans Ulrich Marki Swiss, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.5 Elect Mr. Michel De Rosen, French, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.6 Elect Mr. Michael Treschow, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.7 Elect Mr. Bernd W. Voss, German, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.8 Elect Mr. Jacob Wallenberg, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
10. Elect Ernst & Young AG as the Auditors for fiscal Mgmt For For
2008
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701506125
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting No vote
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING
PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION
DATE SET ON 31MAR 20008. SHARES CAN BE TRADED
THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the General meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Adopt the minutes of the general meeting of Non-Voting No vote
shareholders held on 26 APR 2007 and of the
EGM of shareholders held on 20 SEP 2007 and
01 NOV 2007
3. Receive the report of the Managing Board for Non-Voting No vote
the year 2007
4.A Adopt the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
4.B Adopt the 2007 dividend an Interim Dividend Mgmt For For
of EUR 0.58 has already been declared and distributed
in 2007, no further dividend will be distributed
5.A Grant discharge of the Members of the Managing Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their Management during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting, and also regard: Mr. H. Scott-Barrett,
Mr. R. Groenink, Mr. P. Overmars, Mr. J. Kuiper,
Mr. H. Boumeester and Mr. R. Teerlink
5.B Grant discharge of the Members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their supervision during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting and also regard Mr. Lord Sharman
of Redlynch, Mr. D. Baron de Rothschild, Mr.
M. Pratini de Moraes, Mr. G. Randa and Mr.
P. Scaroni
6.A Approve to withdraw its instruction to Ernst Mgmt For For
& Young as the External Accountant of ABN AMRO
Holding N.V in connection with the proposed
appointment of Deloitte Accountants B.V. as
the External Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding
N.V. for the FY 2008
6.B Appoint Deloitte Accountants B.V. as the External Mgmt For For
Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. for the
FY 2008
7.A Appoint the Mr. M.G.J.De Jong of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Managing Board for a period of 4 years
from 11 APR 2008 as specified
7.B Appoint the Mr. B.B.Kopp of new Member of the Mgmt For For
Managing Board for a period of 4 years from
11 APR 2008 as specified
8.A Re-appoint Mr. A.A. Olijslager of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
8.B Re-appoint Mrs. T.A.Maas-De Brouwer of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
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ACCENTURE LTD Agenda Number: 932803390
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Security: G1150G111
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: BMG1150G1116
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE
1B RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SIR MARK MOODY-STUART
02 AMENDMENT OF THE BYE-LAWS OF ACCENTURE LTD, Mgmt For For
WHICH WOULD ENABLE ACCENTURE TO DELIVER FUTURE
COPIES OF OUR PROXY MATERIALS TO SHAREHOLDERS
ELECTRONICALLY BY POSTING THESE MATERIALS ON
AN INTERNET WEBSITE AND NOTIFYING OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE POSTING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP'S REMUNERATION.
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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809190
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Security: 00766T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACM
ISIN: US00766T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANCIS S.Y. BONG Mgmt For For
H. FREDERICK CHRISTIE Mgmt For For
S. MALCOLM GILLIS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AECOM'S AUDITORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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AEROPOSTALE, INC. Agenda Number: 932902213
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Security: 007865108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ARO
ISIN: US0078651082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JULIAN R. GEIGER Mgmt For For
BODIL ARLANDER Mgmt For For
RONALD BEEGLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HAUGH Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
MINDY C. MEADS Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID B. VERMYLEN Mgmt For For
KARIN HIRTLER-GARVEY Mgmt For For
EVELYN DILSAVER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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ALCOA INC. Agenda Number: 932838103
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Security: 013817101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AA
ISIN: US0138171014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
RATAN N. TATA Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA'S Shr Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932861481
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEONARD BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID W. KEISER Mgmt For For
MAX LINK Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. MADRI Mgmt For For
LARRY L. MATHIS Mgmt For For
R. DOUGLAS NORBY Mgmt For For
ALVIN S. PARVEN Mgmt For For
RUEDI E. WAEGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO 2004 INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
BY 2.4 MILLION SHARES (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT
IN THE EVENT OF STOCK SPLITS AND OTHER SIMILAR
EVENTS).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932876026
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Security: 01748X102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ALGT
ISIN: US01748X1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY ELLMER Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY P. FLYNN Mgmt For For
MAURICE J GALLAGHER, JR Mgmt For For
A. MAURICE MASON Mgmt For For
JOHN REDMOND Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN Agenda Number: 701546939
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Security: D03080112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008404005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of Managing Directors pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,475,825,000 as follows: Payment
of a dividend of EUR 5.50 per no-par share
Ex-dividend and payable date: 22 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
of securities trading financial institutions
in which the company holds a majority interest
shall be authorized to acquire and sell shares
of the company, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price on or before
20 NOV 2009, the trading portfolio of shares
to be acquired for such purpose shall not exceed
5% of the Company's share capital at the end
of any day
6. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
other than securities trading the company shall
be authorized to acquire own shares of up to
10% of its share capital at a price differing
neither more than 10% from the market price
of the shares if they are acquired through
the stock exchange nor more than 20% if they
are acquired by way of are purchase offer,
on or before 20 NOV 2009 the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized to dispose of
the shares in a manner other than the stock
exchange or a rights offering if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price to use the shares for acquisition
purposes to float the shares on Foreign Stock
Exchanges, to use the shares for the fulfillment
of conversion or option rights to use up to
124,187 own shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plan, to offer up to
5,000,000 shares to employees of the company
or its affiliates, and to retire the shares
7. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition Mgmt For For
of own shares the company shall also be authorized
to use put and call options for the acquisition
of own shares of up to 5% of the Company's
share capital, at a prices not deviating more
than 10 from the market price of the shares
8. Amendment to the Article of Association in respect Mgmt For For
of Members of the Nomination Committee shall
not receive an additional remuneration
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Investment Management SE, effective
retroactively from 01 JUL 2007 until at least
30 JUN 2012
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Argos 14 GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 NOV 2007 until at least 31 OCT 2012
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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ALON USA ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932841100
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Security: 020520102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ALJ
ISIN: US0205201025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ITZHAK BADER Mgmt For For
BOAZ BIRAN Mgmt For For
RON FAINARO Mgmt For For
AVINADAV GRINSHPON Mgmt For For
RON W. HADDOCK Mgmt For For
JEFF D. MORRIS Mgmt For For
YESHAYAHU PERY Mgmt For For
ZALMAN SEGAL Mgmt For For
AVRAHAM SHOCHAT Mgmt For For
DAVID WIESSMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS ALON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932823429
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. SANDOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823924
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Security: 025816109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: AXP
ISIN: US0258161092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.C. LEVIN Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION
OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932859878
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Security: 026874107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: AIG
ISIN: US0268741073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shr Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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AMERIGROUP CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932846807
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Security: 03073T102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AGP
ISIN: US03073T1025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES G. CARLSON Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. CHILD Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. SHIRK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932847710
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Security: 031652100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AMKR
ISIN: US0316521006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. KIM Mgmt For For
ROGER A. CAROLIN Mgmt For For
WINSTON J. CHURCHILL Mgmt For For
JOHN T. KIM Mgmt For For
CONSTANTINE PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. OSBORNE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. ZUG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 54 86/91 US
cents in the each capital of the Company authoirsed
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
pirce which may be paid for an ordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932858155
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Security: 035290105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: AXE
ISIN: US0352901054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LORD JAMES BLYTH Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. CRANDALL Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. ECK Mgmt For For
ROBERT W. GRUBBS JR. Mgmt For For
F. PHILIP HANDY Mgmt For For
MELVYN N. KLEIN Mgmt For For
GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
STUART M. SLOAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. THEOBALD Mgmt For For
MATTHEW ZELL Mgmt For For
SAMUEL ZELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
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APTARGROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932833468
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Security: 038336103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: ATR
ISIN: US0383361039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KING W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
PETER H. PFEIFFER Mgmt For For
DR. JOANNE C. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BONUS PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701376596
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Security: L0302D103
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0307198241
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the merger by absorption of ArcelorMittal Mgmt For For
2. Grant discharge to the Board and the Auditors Mgmt For For
to fix place for keeping of books and records
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING LEVEL CUT-OFF DATE. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt For For
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt For For
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt For For
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the clsoe of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt For For
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt Against Against
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt For For
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt Against Against
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt For For
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt For For
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt Against Against
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt Against Against
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt For For
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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ARVINMERITOR, INC. Agenda Number: 932797763
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Security: 043353101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jan-2008
Ticker: ARM
ISIN: US0433531011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH B. ANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
RHONDA L. BROOKS Mgmt For For
STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED Agenda Number: 932846833
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Security: G05384105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: AHL
ISIN: BMG053841059
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
MR. DAVID KELSO Mgmt For For
MR. JOHN CAVOORES Mgmt For For
MR. LIAQUAT AHAMED Mgmt For For
MATTHEW BOTEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
GLYN JONES Mgmt For For
CHRIS O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
IAN CORMACK Mgmt For For
MAREK GUMIENNY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
JOHN HENDERSON Mgmt For For
CHRIS WOODMAN Mgmt For For
MS. TATIANA KERNO Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
JULIAN CUSACK Mgmt For For
JAMES FEW Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
DAVID SKINNER Mgmt For For
MS. KAREN GREEN Mgmt For For
MS. KATE VACHER Mgmt For For
MS. HEATHER KITSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD HOUGHTON AS CLASS II Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX I OF THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S 2008 SHARESAVE PLAN AS Mgmt For For
DETAILED IN APPENDIX II OF THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
TO SET THE REMUNERATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
06 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY/.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
08 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED;S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
LIMITED
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
11 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED
13 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
14 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED'S Mgmt For For
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
15 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED.
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF AIUK TRUSTEES Mgmt For For
LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
17 TO AMEND AIUK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
19 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
20 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
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ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA, TRIESTE Agenda Number: 701527814
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Security: T05040109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000062072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE ONLY THE
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND IF NECESSARY A THIRD
CALL ON 26 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND TO HANDLE THE
ORDINARY BUSINESS (SECOND CALL) THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARE BLOCKING WILL TAKE PLACE Non-Voting No vote
TWO DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE SHARES
DEPOSITED MUST NOT BE WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE
MEETING HAS TAKEN PLACE.
O.1 Receive the balance sheet report as of 31 DEC Mgmt For For
2007, profit allocation; resolutions related
thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN SET UP Non-Voting No vote
WITH SPIN CONTROL AND YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR
ONE OUT OF THE FOUR AUDITOR SLATES REPRESENTED
IN RESOULTIONS O.2.A, O.2.B, O.2.C, O.2.D
O.2.A Slate proposed by Board of Directors: Permanent Mgmt No vote
Auditors: Gaetano TERRIN, Giuseppe ALESSIO
VERNI, Gianfranco BARBATO. Alternate Auditors:
Maurizio DATTILO, Paolo BRUNO. PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL.
O.2.B Slate proposed by Algebris Global Financials Shr For Against
Master Fund: Permanent Auditor: 1. Filippo
ANNUNZIATA. Alternate Auditor: 1. Andrea Carlo
TAVECCHIO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
0.2.C Slate proposed by Edizione Holding S.p.A.: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Giuseppe PIROLA; Alternate Auditor:
1. Yuri ZUGOLARO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
o.2.d Slate proposed by Assogetioni's members: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Eugenio COLUCCI; Alternate Auditor:
1. Michele PAOLILLO. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.
O.3 Approve the Management Incentive Plan as per Mgmt For For
Article 114-BIS of the Legislative Decree 58/1998
and subsequent authorization to purchase and
dispose of own shares; resolutions related
thereto
E.1 Approve to cancel Article 8.2 of the By Law; Mgmt For For
resolution to be resolved with the quorum foreseen
for the extraordinary shareholders' meetings;
resolutions related thereto
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SAID THAT GIUSEPPE PIROLA Non-Voting No vote
AND YURI ZUGOLARO HAVE WITHDRAWN THEIR CANDIDACIES
FOR THE POST OF COMPANY STATUTORY ADVISOR.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE EDIZIONE HOLDING LIST WILL
NOT BE PUT TO VOTE AT THE ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC Agenda Number: 701478718
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Security: G0593M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009895292
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Mgmt For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Mgmt For For
of USD 0.52 [25.3 pence, 3.49 SEK] per ordinary
share and confirm the final dividend for 2007,
the second interim dividend of USD 1.35 [67.7
pence, 8.61 SEK] per ordinary share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditor
5.1 Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.2 Elect Mr. Hakan Mogren KBE as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.3 Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.4 Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.5 Elect Mr. John Patterson CBE FRCP as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.6 Elect Mr. BO Angelin as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.7 Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.8 Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.9 Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.10 Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.11 Elect Mr. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.12 Elect Mr. John Varley as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.13 Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
7. Authorize the Company and any Company which Mgmt For For
is or becomes a subsidiary of the Company during
the period to which this resolution relates
to: i)make donations to Political Parties;
ii) make donations to Political Organizations
other than political parties; and iii) incur
political expenditure during the period commencing
on the date of this resolution and ending on
the date the of the Company's AGM, provided
that in each case any such donation and expenditure
made by the Company or by any such subsidiary
shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and
together with those made by any subsidiary
and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate
USD 250,000, as specified
S.8 Amend the Company's Articles of Association Mgmt For For
by replacing GBP 1,100,000 in line 3 of the
Article 81 with GBP 1,750,000 as specified
9. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot new shares conferred on the Directors
by Article 7.1 of the Company's Articles of
Association, for the period commencing on the
date of the AGM and ending the date of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 [if earlier, on
30 JUN 2009 and such period [Section 80] amount
shell be USD 121,417,688
S.10 Approve to renew the power conferred on the Mgmt For For
Directors by Article 7.2 of the Company's Articles
of Association with the Section 80 amount being
USD 18,212,653; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]
S.11 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act
1985] of a maximum number of shares which may
be purchased is 145,701,226 [10% of the Company's
share capital in issue as at 31 JAN 2008] of
USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company,
at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and up to 105%
of the average of middle market values of the
Company's ordinary shares as derived from the
London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
S.12 Amend the Articles 87.1, 87.2, 87.3, 87.4, 87.5, Mgmt For For
87.6 and 87.7 of the Articles of Association
of the Company with effect from [and including]
the date on which Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 is brought into force, as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN LONDON Non-Voting No vote
AND SEB SWEDEN DOES NOT ARRANGE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.
NO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION IN THE COMPANY'S
SHARE BOOK IS NECESSARY FOR THIS MEETING. NO
SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY SEB. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701407430
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Security: Q09504137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000ANZ3
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report, financial report Non-Voting No vote
and the reports of the Directors and of the
Auditor for the YE 30 SEP 2007
s.2.a Approve the terms and conditions of the selective Mgmt For For
buy back agreement relating to the buy back
of the preferences shares which form part of
the ANZ Stapled Exchangeable Preferred Securities
[ANZ StEPS] as specified
s.2.b Approved the terms and conditions of the selective Mgmt For For
reduction of capital relating to the preference
shares which form part of ANZ StEPS as specified
S.3 Adopt the Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
4. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, the allocation of AUD 9 million worth
of deferred shares for the benefit of Mr. Michael
Smith, the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company on the terms and conditions
as specified
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule10.14, Mgmt For For
to grant 3 tranches of performance rights equivalent
in value to AUD 9 million to Mr. Michael Smith,
the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company on the terms and conditions
as specified
6. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 5 CANDIDATES Non-Voting No vote
TO BE ELECTED AS DIRECTORS, THERE ARE ONLY
4 VACANCIES AVAILABLE TO BE FILLED AT THE MEETING.
THE STANDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MEETING
WILL BE DISABLED AND, IF YOU CHOOSE, YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO VOTE FOR ONLY 4 OF THE 5 DIRECTORS.
THANK YOU.
7.a Elect Mr. R.J. Reeves as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.b Re-elect Mr. D.E. Meiklejohn as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.c Re-elect Mr. J.P Morschel as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.d Elect Mr. I. J. Macfarlane as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.e Re-elect Dr. G. J. Clark as a Director who retires Mgmt For For
in accordance with the Company's Constitution
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888881
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Security: 05334D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: AUXL
ISIN: US05334D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROLF A. CLASSON Mgmt For For
AL ALTOMARI Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ANIDO Mgmt For For
EDWIN A. BESCHERER, JR. Mgmt For For
P.O. CHAMBON, M.D., PHD Mgmt For For
OLIVER S. FETZER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
RENATO FUCHS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS LANGER, M.D. J.D Mgmt For For
DENNIS J. PURCELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AVIVA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701505781
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Security: G0683Q109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002162385
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Elect Mr. Nikhesh Arora Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Scott Wheway Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Philip Scott Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Moss Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Colin Sharman Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditor's Mgmt For For
remuneration
10. Approve the renewal of the authority to allot Mgmt For For
unissued shares
11. Approve the renewal of the to make non pre-emptive Mgmt For For
share allotments
12. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
S.13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
14. Amend the Aviva Annual Bonus Plan 2005 Mgmt For For
15. Authorize the Company and any Subsidiary Company Mgmt For For
in the Group to make political donations
S.16 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
ordinary shares up to a specified amount
S.17 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/4% preference shares up to a specified
amount
S.18 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/8% preference shares up to a specified
amount
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AXA SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701477247
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Security: F06106102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120628
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
report s
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Mgmt For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Mgmt For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report regarding Mgmt For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Elect Mr. Francois Martineau as the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board Member
O.6 Elect the Mr. Francis Allemand as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.7 Elect the Mr. Gilles Bernard as the representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.8 Elect the Mr. Alain Chourlin as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.9 Elect the Mr. Wendy Cooper as the Representative Mgmt For For
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.10 Elect the Mr. Rodney Koch as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.11 Elect the Mr. Hans Nasshoven as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.12 Elect the Mr. Frederic Souhard as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.13 Elect the Mr. Jason Steinberg as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.14 Elect the Mr. Andrew Whalen as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.15 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Mgmt Against Against
issued share capital
E.16 Grant authority up to 1% of issued capital for Mgmt Against Against
use in Restricted Stock Plan
E.17 Approve the Stock Option Plans grants Mgmt Against Against
E.18 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mgmt For For
E.19 Approve the issuance of shares up to EUR 100 Mgmt For For
million for a private placement
E.20 Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation Mgmt For For
of repurchased shares
E.21 Grant authority the filing of required documents/other Mgmt For For
formalities
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701473681
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Security: E11805103
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113211835
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 444343 DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND
CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS FOR RESOLUTION 4.3.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts and Management report Mgmt For For
of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Sociedad
Anonima, and its consolidated group, application
of profits, distribution of a dividend, the
Company Management, all of the foregoing with
reference to the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Amend the Article 34, about number and appointment Mgmt For For
of the Articles of Associations in order to
reduce the maximum and minimum number of Directors
3. Amend the Article 36, about term of appointment Mgmt For For
and reappointment of the Directors, of the
Articles of Association, in order to change
the years of appointment to 3, instead of 5
4.1 Re-appoint Mr. D. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri Mgmt For For
Tellaeche
4.2 Re-appoint Mr. D. Roman Knorr Borras Mgmt For For
4.3 Approve the provisions of Article 34, second Non-Voting No vote
paragraph, of the Articles of Association,
set the number of Directors at the number of
Members existing at that time and according
to the resolutions adopted about this point
of the agenda as specified
5. Approve the increase by EUR 50,000,000,000 the Mgmt For For
maximum nominal amount authorized to the Board
by the general meeting held on 18 MAR 2006
in point 3 of the agenda; to issue fixed income
securities of any class and nature, even exchangeable,
not convertible into shares, the amount which
increased by agreement adopted in the general
meeting held on 16 MAR 2007
6. Authorize the Board for a maximum period of Mgmt For For
5 years to issue, up to maximum amount of EUR
9,000,000,000 securities convertible and or
exchangeable for Company shares, with exclusion,
if necessary, of the preferential subscription
rights, in conformity with Section 159.2 of
the Spanish Limited Companies Act, Ley De Sociedades
Anonimas, and to set the base and type of the
conversion and increase the Corporate capital
by the necessary amount, subsequently amending
the Article 5 of the Articles of Association
7. Authorize the Company to carry out the derivative Mgmt For For
acquisition of own shares, either directly
or via group companies; in conformity with
the provisions of Section 75 of the Spanish
Limited Companies Consolidation Act, Texto
Refundido De La Ley De Sociedades Anonimas,
establishing the limits and requirements for
these acquisitions, with the express power
to decrease the share capital for the amortization
of own shares; authorize the Board of Directors
for execution of the resolutions adopted by
the Board in this regard, rendering void the
authority granted by the general meeting of
shareholders held on 16 MAR 2007
8. Appoint the Auditors for the FY 2008 Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Board including the authority Mgmt For For
to depute the powers received to execute, rectify,
construe and implement the resolutions adopted
by the general meeting
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701582846
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 476993 DUE TO RECEIPT OF DIRECTORS NAMES.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING AND CHANGE
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Examination and approval, if deemed appropriate. Mgmt For For
of the annual accounts [balance sheet, profit
and loss statement, statements of changes in
net assets and cash flows, and notes] and of
the corporate management of Banco Santander,
S.A and its consolidated Group, all with respect
to the Fiscal Year ended 31 DEC 2007.
2. Application of results from Fiscal Year 2007. Mgmt For For
3.A Ratification of the appointment of Mr. Juan Mgmt For For
Rodriguez Inciarte.
3.B Re-election of Mr. Luis Alberto Salazar-Simpson Mgmt For For
Bos.
3.C Re-election of Mr. Luis Angel Rojo Duque. Mgmt For For
3.D Re-election of Mr. Emilio Botin-Sanz de Sautuola Mgmt For For
y Garcia de los Rios.
4. Re-election of the Auditor of Accounts for Fiscal Mgmt For For
Year 2008.
5. Authorization for the Bank and its Subsidiaries Mgmt For For
to acquire their own stock pursuant to the
provisions of Section 75 and the first additional
provision of the Business Corporations Law
[Ley de Sociedades Anonimas], depriving of
effect the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on
23 JUN 2007 to the extent of the unused amount.
6. Approval, if appropriate, of new Bylaws and Mgmt For For
abrogation of current Bylaws.
7. Amendment, if appropriate, of Article 8 of the Mgmt For For
Rules and Regulations for the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
8. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to carry out the resolution to be adopted
by the shareholders at the Meeting to increase
the share capital, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 153.1a) of the Business Corporations
Law, depriving of effect the authorization
granted by the shareholders at such General
Meeting on 23 JUN 2007.
9. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities that
are convertible into and/or exchangeable for
shares of the Company, setting standards for
determining the conditions for and modalities
of the conversion and or exchange and allocation
to the Board of Directors of the powers to
increase capital in the required amount, as
well as to exclude the preemptive subscription
rights of the shareholders and holders of convertible
debentures, depriving of effect the authorization
conferred by resolution Ten approved at the
Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of 21
JUN 2003.
10. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities not
convertible into shares.
11.A With respect to the long-term Incentive Policy Mgmt For For
approved by the Board of Directors, approval
of new cycles and a plan for the delivery of
Santander shares for implementation by the
Bank and companies of the Santander Group,
linked to certain requirements of permanence
or changes in total shareholder return and
earnings per share of the Bank.
11.B Approval of an incentive plan for employees Mgmt For For
of Abbey National Plc and other companies of
the Group in the United Kingdom by means of
options to shares of the Bank linked to the
contribution of periodic monetary amounts and
to certain requirements of permanence.
12. Authorization to the Board of Directors to interpret, Mgmt For For
remedy, supplement, carry out and further develop
the resolutions adopted by the shareholder
at the Meeting, as well as to delegate the
powers received from the shareholders at the
Meeting, and the grant of powers to convert
such resolutions into notarial instruments.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701506682
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' and the Auditors' reports Mgmt For For
and the audited accounts for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. David Booth as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir Michael Rake as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Patience Wheat Croft as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Fulvio Conti as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Gary Hoffman as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
8. Re-elect Sir John Sunderland as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Re-elect Sir Nigel Rudd as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
and in our political expenditure
13. Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities
S.14 Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities for cash other
than on a pro-rate basis to shareholders and
to sell treasury shares
S.15 Approve to renew the Company's authority to Mgmt For For
purchase its own shares
S.16 Authorize the off-market purchase of staff shares Mgmt For For
S.17 Authorize the creation of preference shares Mgmt For For
S.18 Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Mgmt For For
Company
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701508030
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to sanction and the passing and implementation Mgmt For For
of Resolution 17 as specified and to sanction
and to each and every variation, modification
or abrogation of the rights or privileges attaching
to the ordinary shares, in each case which
is or may be effected by or involved in the
passing or implementation of the said resolution
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BASF SE, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN Agenda Number: 701493037
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Security: D06216101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005151005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 03 APR 08 , WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the Financial Statements of Non-Voting No vote
BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007; presentation of Management's Analysis
of BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007 including the explanatory reports
on the data according to Section 289 (4) and
Section 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code;
presentation of the Report of the Supervisory
Board
2. Adoption of a resolution on the appropriation Mgmt For For
of profit
3. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Supervisory
Board
4. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Board
of Executive Directors
5. Election of an auditor for the financial year Mgmt For For
2008
6. Authorization to buy back shares and to put Mgmt For For
them to further use including the authorization
to redeem bought-back shares and reduce capital
7. Approval of control and profit and loss transfer Non-Voting No vote
agreements
7.A Agreement with BASF Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mgmt For For
mbH
7.B Agreement with BASF Bank GmbH Mgmt For For
8. Adoption of a resolution on the new division Mgmt For For
of the share capital (share split) and the
amendment of the Articles of Association
9. Adoption of a resolution on the amendment of Non-Voting No vote
Articles
9.A Amendment of Article 14, para. 2 Mgmt For For
9.B Amendment of Article 17, para. 1 Mgmt For For
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN Agenda Number: 701538300
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Security: D07112119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005752000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 04 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Mgmt For For
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report, and resolution
on the appropriation of the distributable profit
of EUR 1,031,861,592 as follows: payment of
a dividend of EUR 1.35 per entitled share ex-dividend
and payable date: 26 APR 2008
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
4. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, at a price
not differing more than 10% from the market
price of the shares, on or before 24 OCT 2009;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if t he shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions or within the scope of the Company's
Stock Option Plans, and to retire the shares
5.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013, the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the is-sue of bonds to holders of option
or conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing right s or participating
bonds with debenture like features
5.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 I)
6.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013. the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the issue of bonds to holders of option
and conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds with debenture like features
6.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 II)
7. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreements with the Company's wholly-owned
Subsidiaries Fuenfte Bayer VV GmbH, Sechste
Bayer VV GmbH and Erste Bayer VV AG as the
transfer-ring Companies, effective for a period
of at least 5 years
8. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447959. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932801752
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Security: 075887109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker: BDX
ISIN: US0758871091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
GARY A. MECKLENBURG Mgmt For For
CATHY E. MINEHAN Mgmt For For
ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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BELDEN INC. Agenda Number: 932868726
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Security: 077454106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: BDC
ISIN: US0774541066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID ALDRICH Mgmt For For
LORNE D. BAIN Mgmt For For
LANCE C. BALK Mgmt For For
JUDY BROWN Mgmt For For
BRYAN C. CRESSEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F.O. HARRIS Mgmt For For
GLENN KALNASY Mgmt For For
MARY S. MCLEOD Mgmt For For
JOHN M. MONTER Mgmt For For
BERNARD G. RETHORE Mgmt For For
JOHN S. STROUP Mgmt For For
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BG GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701527066
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Security: G1245Z108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008762899
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve the final dividend of 5.76 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share
4. Elect Dr. John Hood as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Baroness Hogg as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir John Coles as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
9. Authorize the Company to make EU political donations Mgmt For For
to political parties or independent election
candidates up to GBP 15,000 to political organizations
other than political parties up to GBP 15,000
and incur EU political expenditure up to GBP
20,000
10. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 117,078,772
11. Approve the BG Group plc Long Term Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan 2008
12. Approve the BG Group plc Sharesave Plan 2008 Mgmt For For
13. Approve the BG Group plc Share Incentive Plan Mgmt For For
2008
14. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 16,720,201
15. Grant authority for the market purchase of 334,404,035 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares
16. Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BHP BILLITON LTD Agenda Number: 701375063
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Security: Q1498M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000BHP4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
10. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
relevant securities conferred on the Directors
by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's Articles
of Association be renewed for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008,
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
equity securities for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of the AGM of BHP
Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited
in 2008, and for such period the Section 89
amount [under the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985] shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc ["shares"] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares to be purchased
be 232,802,528, representing 10% of BHP Billiton
Plc's issued share capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority, which would or might be
completed wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of Performance Shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director Mr. M.
J. Kloppers, in the specified manner
20. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. C. W. Goodyear, in the
specified manner
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BHP BILLITON PLC Agenda Number: 701375760
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Security: G10877101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by
rotation
10. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Limited who retires
by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot equity securities for cash conferred
on the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008 and for such period the Section 89 amount
[under the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985]
shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares hereby authorized
to be purchased be 232,802,528, being 10% of
BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority which would or might be completed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of performance shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director, Mr.
Marius J. Kloppers, as specified
20. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. Charles W. Goodyear, as
specified
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BNP PARIBAS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701502999
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Security: F1058Q238
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000131104
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the FYE in 31 DEC
2007, in the form presented to the meeting
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented,
showing an after Tax net income of EUR 4,531,
812,601.84
O.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: net income for the FY: EUR 4,531,812,601.84
profit retained earnings: EUR 12,439,561,352.21
total EUR 16,971,373,954.05 to the special
investment reserve: EUR 19,544, 500.00 dividends:
EUR 3,034,079,740 .75 retained earnings: EUR
13,917,7 49,713.30 total : EUR 16,971,373,95
4.05 the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.35 per s hare [of a par value of EUR
2.00 each], and will entitle to the deduction
provided by the French Tax Code [Article 158.3.2],
this dividend will be paid on 29 MAY 2008,
the Company holding some of its own shares,
so that the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the 'retained
earnings' account as required by Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 2.00 for FY 2004
EUR 2.60 for FY 2005 EUR 3.10 for FY 2006;
and to withdraw from the 'retained earnings'
account the necessary sums to pay the dividend
above mentioned, related to the shares of which
the exercises of the stock subscription options
were carried out before the day the dividend
was paid
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Articles L.225.38 and
sequential of the French Commercial Code, approves
said report and the agreements referred t o
therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share
capital, that is 90,569, 544 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 9,056,95
4,400.00; [authority expires at 18 month period]
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 15 MAY
2007 in its Resolution number 5; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.6 Appoints Mrs. Daniela Weber Rey as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3 year period
O.7 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Grappotte as Director for a 3 year period
O.8 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Lepet it as Director for a 3 year period
O.9 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Mgmt For For
Berge R. Keniston as Director for a 3 year
period
O.10 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Helene Mgmt For For
Ploix as Director for a 3 year period
O.11 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Baudouin Mgmt For For
Prot as Director for a 3 year period
O.12 Authorize the Bearer of an original, a copy Mgmt For For
or extract of the minutes of this meeting to
carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed by Law
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
1,000,000,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscript ion rights maintained, of BNP Pariba
s' ordinary shares and securities giving access
to BNP Paribas' capital, the maximum nominal
amount of debt securities which may be issued
shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000 .00, [authority
expires at 26 month period] it Supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the s hare issuance
costs against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to
fund the Legal Reserve
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
350,000,000.00, by issuance, without preemptive
subscription rights and granting of a priority
time limit, of BNP Paribas' shares and securities
giving access to BNP Paribas' capital, the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00;
[authority expires at 26 month period]; it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on 1 or more occasions, without preemptive
subscript ion rights, the share capital to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 250,0 00,000.00,
by issuance of shares tendered to any public
exchange offer made by BNP Paribas; [Authority
expires at 26 month period], and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the share issuance costs
against the related premiums and deduct from
the premiums the amounts necessary to fund
the Legal Reserve
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10 % of the share
capital, by way of issuing , without pre emptive
subscription rights, shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of unquoted capital securities;
[Authority expires at 26 month period] and
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.17 Approve to decides that the overall nominal Mgmt For For
amount pertaining to: the capital increases
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions 14 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 350,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions Number 14 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00, the shareholders'
subscription rights being cancelled
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maxi mum nominal
amount of EUR 1,000,000 ,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional
paid in capital, by issuing bonus share s or
raising the par value of existing shares, or
by a combination of these methods; [Authority
expires at 26 month period] it supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Approve the overall nominal amount of the issues, Mgmt For For
with or without pre-emptive subscription rights,
pertaining to: the capital increases to be
carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions 13 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 1,00 0,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions Number 13 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares,
in favour of Members of a Company savings plan
of the group BNP Paribas; [Authority expires
at 26 month period] and for a nominal amount
that shall not exceed EUR 36,000,000.00, it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier authorization to the same effect;
and to decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries above mentioned; and to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees of BNP Paribas
and Corporate Officers of the related Companies,
they may not represent more than 1.5 % of the
share capital; [Authority expires at 38 month
period], it supersedes, for the unused amounts,
any and all earlier authorization to the same
effect; and to decides to cancel t he shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of any persons concerned by the characteristics
given by the Board of Directors; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Mgmt For For
1 or more transactions, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either
to subscribe for new shares in the Company
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 3 % of the share
capital, the total number of shares allocated
free of charge, accordingly with t he authority
expires in its Resolution 21, shall count against
this ceiling, the present authorization is
granted for a 38 month period, it supersedes,
for the amounts unused, any and all earlier
delegation s to the same effect; and to decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of the beneficiaries of the
stock subscription options; and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a Stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority expires
at 18 month period] it supersedes the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 11; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.24 Amend the Article Number 18 of the By Laws Mgmt For For
E.25 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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BP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701477499
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Security: G12793108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007980591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Director's annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt Abstain Against
3. Re-elect Mr. A Burgmans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C.B. Carroll as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I.C. Conn as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E.B. Davis, Jr. as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. D.J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Dr. B.E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. A.B. Hayward as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. A.G. Inglis as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Dr. D.S. Julius as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Mgmt For For
15. Re-elect Sir Ian Proser as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Sutherland as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
S.18 Adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
S.19 Approve to give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the Company
20. Approve to give limited authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
up to a specified amount
S.21 Approve to give authority to allot a limited Mgmt For For
number of shares for cash free of pre-emption
rights
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825310
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Security: 112723101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: BHS
ISIN: US1127231017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
IAN G. COCKWELL Mgmt For For
JOAN H. FALLON Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. FERCHAT Mgmt For For
J. BRUCE FLATT Mgmt For For
BRUCE T. LEHMAN Mgmt For For
ALAN NORRIS Mgmt For For
DAVID M. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. STELZL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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CABELA'S INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932847277
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Security: 126804301
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CAB
ISIN: US1268043015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THEODORE M. ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
RICHARD N. CABELA Mgmt For For
JAMES W. CABELA Mgmt For For
JOHN H. EDMONDSON Mgmt For For
JOHN GOTTSCHALK Mgmt For For
DENNIS HIGHBY Mgmt For For
REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. MCCARTHY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN P. MURRAY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE BONUS Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932876103
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Security: 12811R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: CLMS
ISIN: US12811R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BRADFORD BULKLEY Mgmt For For
MITCHELL S. FEIGER Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. GILBERT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CANON INC. Agenda Number: 701477398
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Security: J05124144
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3242800005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4 Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Directors and Corporate Auditors
5 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
6 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
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CARREFOUR SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486587
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Security: F13923119
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120172
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the financial statements for the YE 2007 as
presented accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Executive
Committee for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY in the form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Louis
Duran; the Chairman of the Executive Committee
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Gilles
Petit, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Guy Yraeta,
the Member of the Executive Committee
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Thierry
Garnier, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.7 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Javier
Compo, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.8 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Maria
Folache, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.9 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by Articles L. 225.90.1
of the French Commercial Code; the said report
and the disposition foreseen by the Supervisory
Board regarding Mr. Jacques Bauchet, the Member
of the Executive Committee
O.10 Approves the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: income for
the FY: EUR 4,861,628,153.20 previous retained
earnings: EUR 360,625,087.72 distributable
income EUR 5,222,253,240.92 dividends: EUR
761,294,933.28 retained earnings EUR 4,460,958,307.64
and the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.08 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 23 APR
2008 as required by Law, it is reminded that
for the 3 FY the dividends paid were as follows:
EUR 0.94 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR
1.03 for FY 2006
O.11 Authorize the Executive Committee, to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 65.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired 10% of the share capital,
the maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,550,000,000.00; and to delegate all powers
to Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007 [Authority
after18 months];
E.12 Authorize the Executive Committee, to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more accessions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized
by Resolution Number 11 of the present meeting
and or by canceling shares already held by
the Company, up to a maximum 10% of the share
capital over a 24 month period; and to delegate
all powers to Executive Committee to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007;
[Authority expires after 18 months]
E.13 Authorize the Executive Committee, to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by in favor of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
the Members of a Company Savings Plan; for
a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR
29,000,000.00; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favor of he employees
of entities defined by the shareholders meeting;
and delegates all powers to the Executive Committee
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; [Authority expires
after 26 months]
E.14 Authorize the Executive Committee, to grant Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or
future shares, in favor of Employees and Corporate
officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.2% of the
share capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights; and to delegate all powers
to the Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 20 APR 2005; [Authority
expires after 38 months]
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CASCADE BANCORP Agenda Number: 932826956
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Security: 147154108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: CACB
ISIN: US1471541086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY L. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
PATRICIA L. MOSS Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. WELLS Mgmt For For
RYAN R. PATRICK Mgmt For For
JAMES E. PETERSEN Mgmt For For
JEROL E. ANDRES Mgmt For For
HENRY H. HEWITT Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. JOHANSEN Mgmt For For
CLARENCE JONES Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2008 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF SYMONDS, Mgmt For For
EVANS & COMPANY, P.C. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932886736
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Security: 149123101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: CAT
ISIN: US1491231015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FRANK BLOUNT Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Mgmt For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Mgmt For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Mgmt For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
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CDI CORP. Agenda Number: 932880811
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Security: 125071100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: CDI
ISIN: US1250711009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER H. BALLOU Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. EMMI Mgmt For For
WALTER R. GARRISON Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. KARLSON Mgmt For For
RONALD J. KOZICH Mgmt For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
BARTON J. WINOKUR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CDI Mgmt For For
CORP.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932848724
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Security: 125269100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CF
ISIN: US1252691001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WALLACE W. CREEK Mgmt For For
WILLIAM DAVISSON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN R. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CF INDUSTRIES Mgmt For For
HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865047
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shr Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shr Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY Shr Against For
SELECTION
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shr Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932842885
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Security: 125509109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: CI
ISIN: US1255091092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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CME GROUP Agenda Number: 932838444
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Security: 12572Q105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CME
ISIN: US12572Q1058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CRAIG S. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY BITSBERGER Mgmt For For
JACKIE M. CLEGG Mgmt For For
JAMES A. DONALDSON Mgmt For For
J. DENNIS HASTERT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. MILLER II Mgmt For For
TERRY L. SAVAGE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER STEWART Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COHEN & STEERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932851997
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Security: 19247A100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: CNS
ISIN: US19247A1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARTIN COHEN Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. STEERS Mgmt For For
RICHARD E. BRUCE Mgmt For For
PETER L. RHEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. SIMON Mgmt For For
EDMOND D. VILLANI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COHEN & Mgmt Against Against
STEERS, INC. 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COHEN & Mgmt For For
STEERS, INC. 2004 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701377500
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Security: Q26915100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000CBA7
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditor's report for the FYE
30 JUN 2007
2. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and authorize
the Directors to fix the remuneration of the
Auditors
3.A Re-elect Mr. Reg J. Clairs as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Articles 11.1 and 11.2 of the
Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of Australia
3.B Re-elect Mr. Harrison H. Young as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
3.C Re-elect Sir John A Anderson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
4. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rules Mgmt For For
10.14 and 10.15 for the participation of Mr.
Ralph J. Norris in the Group Leadership Share
Plan of Commonwelath Bank of Australia [GLSP];
and to grant AUD 11.56 Million worth of Shares
to Mr. Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,
under the Group Leadership Share Plan
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COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN SA, PARIS-LA DEFENSE Agenda Number: 701525175
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Security: F80343100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000125007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
2007 financial statements, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income of the FY is of EUR 871,149,776.16 Mgmt For For
and the retained earnings on 31 DEC 2007 of
EUR 1,506,206,006.74, i. e a total of EUR 2,377,355,782.90,
approve the recommendation of the Board of
Director and resolves that the income for the
FY be appropriated as follows: to the retained
earnings: EUR 1,619,264,403.25 to withdraw
as first dividend: EUR 73,960,134.60, as additional
dividend: EUR 684,131,245.05 i .e, the total
sum of EUR 758,091,379.65; the shareholders
will receive a net dividend of EUR 2.05 per
share, and will entitle to the 40 % deduction
provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend
will be paid on 19 JUN 2008; as required by
law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial
years, the dividends paid, were as follows:
EUR 1.28 for FY 2004, EUR 1.36 for FY 2005,
EUR 1.70 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, approve the agreement
referred to therein, between the Compagnie
De Saint Gobain and the Company Wendel
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Jean
Louis Beff as a Chairman of the Board of Directors
and which will come into effect as from the
cessation of its term o f office as Chairman
of the Board o f Directors
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Pierre
AndRe De Chalendar, General Manager
O.7 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements Governed by article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
agreements referred to therein, related to
due severance pay, in certain cases of cessation
of Mr. Pierre Andre De Chalendar' s term of
office
O.8 Authorize the Board of Directors to Buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 90.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
i. e. a number of 37,421,615 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share Buybacks: EUR 3,367,945,350.00;
the number of shares acquired by the company
with a view to their retention or their subsequent
delivery in payment or exchange as part of
a merger, divestment or capital contribution
can not exceed 5 % of its capital; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Louis Beffa as a Director for a 4 year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Isabelle Mgmt For For
Bouillot as a Director for a 4 year period
O.11 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Sylvia Mgmt For For
Jay as a Director for a 4 year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. Jean Bernard Lafonta as a Director Mgmt For For
[to replace Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado] for
a 4 year period
O.13 Appoint subject to approval of resolution number Mgmt For For
15, Mr. M. Bernard Gautier as a new Director
for a 4 year period
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed Mgmt For For
with the issuance of warrants giving right
to subscribe, on exceptional terms, to shares
of the Compagnie De Saint Gobain and their
allocation free of charge to the shareholders
of the Company being entitled to do so before
the end of the public offer period; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to increase the
capital by a maximum nominal value of EUR 375,000,000.00,
sets the maximum number of warrants to be issued,
to a number equal to the one of the shares
constituting the share capital when the warrants
are issued; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.15 Amend the Article number 9 of the Bylaws Mgmt For For
E.16 Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by law
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 932842912
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
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Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt For For
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt For For
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For For
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt For For
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt For For
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt For For
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CVS/CAREMARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843344
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Security: 126650100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CVS
ISIN: US1266501006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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DAIMLER AG, STUTTGART Agenda Number: 701482604
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Security: D1668R123
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007100000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the adopted Company statements, Non-Voting No vote
the approved consolidated financial statements,
and the Management reports for Daimler AG and
the Group for the 2007 FY, the report of the
Supervisory Board and the explanatory report
of the Board of Management providing details
on takeover provisions as required by Section
289, and Section 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,183,998,802.37 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 2 per entitled
share EUR 4,156,261,610.37 shall be allocated
to the revenue reserves, ex-dividend and payable
date: 10 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG, Berlin
6. Authorization to acquire its own shares; the Mgmt For For
Company shall be authorized to acquire own
shares of up to 10 % of its share capital,
at prices not deviating more than 10 % from
the market price of the shares, on or before
09 OCT 2009; the Board of Directors shall be
authorize to use the shares for acquisition
purposes or within the scope of the Stock Option
Plan , to offer the shares to Employees, and
to retire the shares
7. Resolution on authorization to use derivative Mgmt For For
financial instruments in the context of acquiring
own shares
8. Resolution on the election of new members of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
9. Resolution on the increase of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments
to the Articles of Association; the ordinary
Members of the Supervisory Board shall receive
a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 100,000;
the Chairman shall receive 3 times, the Deputy
Chairman 2 times, Committee Chairman 1 and
a half times, and other Committee Members one
and a 3 times, the amount; in addition, all
Members shall receive an attendance fee of
EUR 1,100 per meeting.
10. Resolution on the revision of the authorized Mgmt For For
capital I, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital I shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against cash payment, on or before 08
APR 2013 [authorized capital I ]; shareholders
shall be granted subscription rights, except
for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription
rights to holders of warrants or convertible
bonds, and insofar as the issue price is not
materially below the market price
11. Resolution on the revision of t he authorized Mgmt For For
capital II, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital II shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against payment in kind, on or before
08 APR 2013 [authorized capital II]; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorize d
to exclude shareholders subscription rights;
the shareholders Ekkehard Wenger and Leonhard
Knoll have put forth the following additional
items for resolution
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to investigate the question of whether in carrying
out the share buyback program in the second
half of 2007, the duty of prudence was neglected
or actions of breach of trust occurred and
to what extent current or former Executives
profited from that
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the question whether in connection
with change of name proposed by the Board of
Management and Supervisory Board funds have
been senselessly wasted in contravention of
the legally required prudence
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- limit on the number of mandates of Members
of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- separate counting of votes from various shareholder
group
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- production of verbatim minutes of the shareholders
meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Members
of the Board of Management and the Supervisory
Board were in breach of duty in neglecting
to examine all options to make claims for damages
against the responsible Members of the Board
of Management and the Supervisory Board and
the relevant consultants and the Auditors or
to at least effect an adequate reduction in
current remuneration or pension benefits or
to cancel share-based components of remuneration
following the statements made by the Stuttgart
District Court on 04 AUG 2006 concerning the
business combination between Daimler Benz AG
and Chrysler Corporation that
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1
)of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Supervisory
Board neglected its obligations of due care
and attention when, in spring 2003, close to
when the share price reached its lowest point
for several years, it issued 20.5 million options
to the Board of Management and other Management
staff of the Company at an exercise price of
only EUR 34.40 per share
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1),
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Company
is entitled to claim damages in relation to
tan interview by the former Chairman of the
Board of Management Jurgen Schrempp in the
Financial Times, which later aided a class
action lawsuit in the United States that was
settled at USD 300 million, of which the Company
was required to pay an uninsured share which
was an eight-digit amount
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of the extent to which
current or former Members of the Board of management
or the Supervisory Board were aware of transactions
that have since led to investigations by varioys
authorities, including the US securities and
Exchange Commission [SEC] and the US department
of justice in particular, or whether the above
persons can be accused of organizational failure
as no sufficient precautions were taken to
prevent these transactions
21. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
examine the issue of whether, prior to the
federal court of justice repealing the prison
sentence handed down by the Stuttgart District
Court on the businessman Gerhadrd Schweinle,
the current Chairman of the Board of Management
Dr. Zetsche, and various Employees of the Company
provide false, incomplete, misleading or otherwise
inaccurate information on an alleged fraud
committed against the Company in the area of
so-called gray-market transactions, if so,
what internal preliminary clarification this
information was based on, who knew of this
and who knew of any gray-market transactions
per se and who profited from any gray-market
transactions; it is also necessary to investigate
to what extent the Company has meanwhile paid
damages, to what extent these judgments are
final, which further claims for damages are
to be freed or have already been filed, and
against which Employees or Executives recourse
can be sought
22. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether, the Supervisory
Board sufficiently monitored the administration
of the former Chairman of the Board of Management
Jurgen Schrempp, whether it particularly in
view of his services granted him appropriately
high remuneration, whether the Supervisory
Board checked that all benefits to the former
Chairman of the Board of Management were recorded
as Board of Management remuneration, and whether
in the case of the employment of family Members
and relatives of the former Chairman of the
Board of Management the Supervisory Board demanded
and monitored the rendering of appropriate
services, or arranged for this to be done,
and if so, who is/ was responsible for doing
this
23. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
claim damages from current and former Members
of the Supervisory Board due to the granting
of in appropriate remuneration for former Board
of Management Chairman Jurgen Schrempp, due
to the unauthorized failure to claim compensation
for damages from Jurgen Schrempp, and due to
the unauthorized failure to reclaim inappropriate
elements of remuneration
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932855743
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Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932812820
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Security: 244331104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: DFR
ISIN: US2443311046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF 14,999,992 SHARES Mgmt For For
OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK THAT WERE ISSUED
IN THE MERGER INTO 14,999,992 SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AND OUR ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVERSION, SUBJECT
TO ANY ANTI-DILUTION ADJUSTMENTS THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE SERIES A PREFERRED
STOCK PRIOR TO THE CONVERSION.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Mgmt Against Against
DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORP. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN FROM 2,692,313 TO 6,136,725.
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DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871329
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Security: 247131105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DFG
ISIN: US2471311058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP R. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
ROBERT ROSENKRANZ Mgmt For For
DONALD A. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
KEVIN R. BRINE Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE E. DAURELLE Mgmt For For
EDWARD A. FOX Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. HIRSH Mgmt For For
HAROLD F. ILG Mgmt For For
JAMES M. LITVACK Mgmt For For
JAMES N. MEEHAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COMES BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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DENDREON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932882081
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Security: 24823Q107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: DNDN
ISIN: US24823Q1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD B. BREWER Mgmt For For
MITCHELL H. GOLD, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
YEAR.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG Agenda Number: 701525896
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Security: D2035M136
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005557508
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report and the
re-port pursuant to sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,678,623,284.42 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 0.78 per no-par
share EUR 3,293,078,093.86 shall be carried
forward Ex-dividend and payable date: 16 MAY
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2007 FY Mgmt For For
and for the review of the condensed financial
statements and the interim management report
pursuant to Sections 37w(5), 37y No. 2 of the
German Securities Trading Act: PricewaterhouseCoopers
AG, Frankfurt and Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares; the Company shall be authorized to
acquire up to 436,131,999 own shares, at a
price differing neither more than 5% from the
market price of the shares if they are acquired
through the stock exchange, nor more than 10%
if they are acquire d by way of a repurchase
offer, on or before 14 NOV 2009; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorized to
offer the shares to shareholders by way of
a rights offering, to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
a rights offering if the shares are s old at
a price not materially below the market price
of the shares, to float the shares on foreign
stock exchanges, to use the shares for acquisition
purposes, to use the shares for satisfying
convertible and/or option rights or as employee
shares, and to retire the shares
7. Election of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
8. Election of Mr. Martin Bury to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Lambda Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Ominkron Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008for a period
of at least 5 years
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned Subsidiary,
theta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Eta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years 1
13. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Epsilon Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
14. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Omega Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
15. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Sigma Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
16. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Kappa Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
17. Amendment to Section 13(3)2 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association; in respect Members of the Nomination
Committee being excluded from receiving an
additional remuneration for their Membership
in this Committee
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 932849081
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Security: 253868103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: DLR
ISIN: US2538681030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD A. MAGNUSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. FOUST Mgmt For For
LAURENCE A. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN EARLEY Mgmt For For
RUANN F. ERNST, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. SINGLETON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFYING THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2008
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DRIL-QUIP, INC. Agenda Number: 932854424
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Security: 262037104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DRQ
ISIN: US2620371045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. MIKE WALKER Mgmt For For
JOHN V. LOVOI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
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Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
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Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
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Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ENDESA S A Agenda Number: 701606634
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Security: E41222113
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0130670112
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the annual accounts [balance sheet, Mgmt For For
income statement and annual report] of the
Company and its consolidated group for the
FYE 31 DEC 2007, as well as the Corporate Management
for the said FY
2. To approve the application of the FYE and dividend Mgmt For For
distribution proposed by the Board of Directors,
in such a manner that the profit for FY 2007,
amounting to EUR 1,650,679,974.34, together
with the retained earnings from FY 2006, amounting
to EUR 717,210,475.60, and which add up to
a total of EUR 2,367,890,449.94, is distributed
as follows: to dividend [maximum amount to
be distributed pertaining to EUR 1.531 per
share for all 1,058,752,117 shares]: 1,620,949,491.13,
to retained earnings: 746,940,958.81; total:
2,367,890,449.94; It is expressly resolved
to pay the shares entitled to dividends, the
gross sum of EUR 1.531 euros per share The
dividend payment shall be made as from 08 JUL
2008, through the banks and financial institutions
to be announced at the appropriate time, deducting
from the amount thereof the gross sum of EUR
0.50 per share, paid as an interim dividend
on 02 JAN 2008 by virtue of a resolution of
the Board of Directors dated 19 DEC 2007
3. To appoint as auditors for FY 2008 the present Mgmt For For
external auditor Deloitte S.L., for both ENDESA,
S.A. as well as for its Consolidated Group,
To contract with the said company the external
audit of the accounts of ENDESA, S.A. and of
its Consolidated Group, for FY 2008, delegating
to the Board of Directors, in the broadest
terms, the determination of the further conditions
of this contracting
4. To revoke and make void, as to the unused portion, Mgmt For For
the authorization for the derivative acquisition
of treasury stock, granted by the Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting held on 20 JUN 2007,
II) To once again authorize the derivative
acquisition of treasury stock, as well as the
pre-emptive rights of first refusal in respect
thereto, in accordance with Article 75 of the
Spanish Corporations Law ['Ley de Sociedades
Anonimas'], under the following conditions:
a) Acquisitions may be made through any means
legally accepted, either directly by ENDESA,
S.A. itself, by the Companies of its group,
or by an intermediary person, up to the maximum
figure permitted by Law. b) Acquisitions shall
be made at a minimum price per share of the
par value and a maximum equal to their trading
value plus an additional 5%. c) The duration
of this authorization shall be 18 months
5. Establishment of the number of Board members, Mgmt Against Against
ratifications, and appointments of Directors
6. To take note of the actions of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors in relation to the transfer of assets
to E. On A.G. [or to a Company belonging to
its group], in accordance with the authorization
from the antitrust and competition authorities
of the European Union and the agreement of
02 APR 2007 [as amended] executed by Acciona,
S.A. and Enel S.p.A., on the one hand, and
E.On A.G., on the other, which made possible
the public tender offer of the Company's shares
settled in OCT 2007, To provide the approval
of the General Shareholders' Meeting of such
actions of the Board of Directors and of the
said transfer of assets; To delegate to the
Board of Directors such powers and authorities
as are necessary or merely convenient in order
to carry out such other acts as may be required
in relation to the above, for exercise in the
terms it deems most convenient to the Company's
interest
7. To delegate to the Company's Board of Directors Mgmt For For
the broadest authorities to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary or appropriate for the
execution, implementation, effectiveness and
successful conclusion of the General Meeting
resolutions and, in particular, for the following
acts, without limitation: (i) clarify, specify
and complete the resolutions of this General
Meeting and resolve such doubts or aspects
as are presented, remedying and completing
such defects or omissions as may prevent or
impair the effectiveness or registration of
the pertinent resolutions; (ii) execute such
public and/or private documents and carry out
such acts, legal businesses, contracts, declarations
and transactions as may be necessary or appropriate
for the execution and implementation of the
resolutions adopted at this General Meeting;
and (iii) delegate, in turn, to the Executive
Committee or to one or more directors, who
may act severally and indistinctly, the powers
conferred in the preceding paragraphs. 2. To
empower the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Jose Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rafael Miranda
Robredo and the Secretary of the Board of Directors
and Secretary General Mr. Salvador Montejo
Velilla, in order that, any of them, indistinctly,
may: (i) carry out such acts, legal businesses,
contracts and transactions as may be appropriate
in order to register the preceding resolutions
with the Mercantile Registry, including, in
particular, inter alia, the powers to appear
before a Notary Public in order to execute
the public deeds or notarial records which
are necessary or appropriate for such purpose,
to publish the pertinent legal notices and
formalize any other public or private documents
which may be necessary or appropriate for the
registration of such resolutions, with the
express power to remedy them, without altering
their nature, scope or meaning; and (ii) appear
before the competent administrative authorities,
in particular, the Ministries of Economy and
Finance and Industry, Tourism and Commerce,
as well as before other authorities, administrations
and institutions, especially the Spanish Securities
Market Commission ['Comision Nacional del Mercado
de Valores'], the Securities Exchange Governing
Companies and any other which may be competent
in relation to any of the resolutions adopted,
in order to carry out the necessary formalities
and actions for the most complete implementation
and effectiveness thereof
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI Agenda Number: 701561195
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Security: T3679P115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003128367
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors and Auditors, Independent
Auditors report, any adjournment thereof, consolidated
financial statement at 31 DEC 2007
O.2 Approve the designation of profits Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt For For
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt Against Against
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt For For
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt For For
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt Against Against
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt For For
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701498075
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 22 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 29 APR 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Agipfuel, Board of Directors,
of Auditors and audit firm report, allocation
of profit
2. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Praoil-Oleodotti Italiani,
Board of Directors, of Auditors and Audit firm
report, allocation of profit
3. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, of Auditors and audit firm
report
4. Approve the allocation of profit Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the buy back own shares Mgmt For For
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701520896
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
10 JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT
YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM
IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
components
2. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
term
3. Appoint the Board of Directors Mgmt Against Against
4. Appoint the Board of Directors Chairman Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Chairman emoluments
6. Appoint the Board of Auditors Mgmt Against Against
7. Appoint the Board of Auditors Chairman Mgmt For For
8. Approve to determine the regular Auditors and Mgmt For For
Chairman emoluments
9. Approve the emoluments of the National Audit Mgmt For For
office Magistrate appointed as delegate to
the financial control
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932850820
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Security: 26875P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: EOG
ISIN: US26875P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE A. ALCORN Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
MARK G. PAPA Mgmt For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Mgmt For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Mgmt For For
FRANK G. WISNER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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EQUINIX, INC. Agenda Number: 932891143
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Security: 29444U502
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: EQIX
ISIN: US29444U5020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN T. CLONTZ Mgmt For For
STEVEN P. ENG Mgmt For For
GARY F. HROMADKO Mgmt For For
SCOTT G. KRIENS Mgmt For For
IRVING F. LYONS, III Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER B. PAISLEY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN M. SMITH Mgmt For For
PETER F. VAN CAMP Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ERICSSON L M TEL CO Agenda Number: 701504854
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Security: W26049119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000108656
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 448751 DUE TO SPLITTING OF RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Michael Treschow as a Chairman of Mgmt For For
Meeting
2. Approve the list of Shareholders Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda of the meeting Mgmt For For
4. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Mgmt For For
5. Approve to designate the Inspector[s] of the Mgmt For For
minutes of the meeting
6. Receive the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
7. Receive the Board and Committee reports Mgmt For For
8. Receive the President's report, and allow questions Mgmt For For
9.a Approve the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
9.b Grant discharge to the Board and President Mgmt For For
9.c Approve the allocation of Income and Dividends Mgmt For For
of SEK 0.50 Per share
10.a Approve to determine the number of Members [10] Mgmt For For
and the Deputy Members [0] of the Board
10.b Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Mgmt For For
the amount of SEK 3.8 Million for Chairman
and SEK 750,000 for other Directors [including
possibility to receive part of remuneration
in Phantom Shares], the remuneration of the
Committee Members
10.c Re-elect Messrs. Michael Treschow [Chairman], Mgmt For For
Peter Bonfield, Boerje Ekholm, Ulf Johansson,
Sverker Martin-Loef, Nancy McKinstry, Anders
Nyren, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Marcus Wallenberg
as the Directors; elect Mr. Roxanne Austin
as a new Director
10.d Authorize at least 5 persons whereof representatives Mgmt For For
of 4 of Company's largest shareholders to serve
on Nominating Committee
10.e Approve the omission of remuneration of Nominating Mgmt For For
Committee Members
10.f Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Approve 1:5 Reverse Stock Split Mgmt For For
12. Approve the remuneration policy and other terms Mgmt For For
of Employment for the Executive Management
13.1 Approve the re-issuance of 17 Million repurchased Mgmt For For
Class B shares for the 2007 Long-Term Incentive
Plan
13.2 Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 13.1
14.1a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for all Mgmt For For
Employees
14.1b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 47.7 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for all Employees
14.1c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 14.1b
14.2a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for Key Mgmt For For
Contributors
14.2b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 33.6 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for Key Contributors
14.2c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.2b
14.3a Approve the 2008 Restricted Stock Plan for Executives Mgmt For For
14.3b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 18.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Restricted Stock Plan for Executives
14.3c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.3b
15. Grant authority for the re-issuance of 72.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares to cover
social costs in connection with 2001 Global
Stock Incentive Program, 2003 Stock Purchase
Plan, and 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Long-Term
Incentive Plans
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER'S PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
approve to provide all shares with equal voting
rights
17. Close Meeting Mgmt For For
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932833874
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE DEMARS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. JOSKOW Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS EXELON'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT FOR 2008.
03 A SHAREHOLDER RECOMMENDATION TO PREPARE A REPORT Shr Against For
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL
WARMING HAVE REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
AND AVOIDED DISASTERS.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932892816
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Security: 305560104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: FRP
ISIN: US3055601047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CLAUDE C. LILLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. LILIEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS F. GILBANE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932821766
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Security: 302445101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: FLIR
ISIN: US3024451011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM W. CROUCH Mgmt For For
JOHN C. HART Mgmt For For
ANGUS L MACDONALD Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 200,000,000 TO 500,000,000
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701533095
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3 Approve the discharge to the Members of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for the FY 2007
3. Comments on Forti's governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 3 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt For For
N.V as accountants of the Company for the FY
2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual accounts
5. Authorize the Board of Directors for a period Mgmt For For
of 18 months, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
own fully paid twinned shares of Fortis NY
are included, up to the maximum number permitted
by the Civil Code, Book 2, Article 98 paragraph
2 and this: a) through all agreements, including
transactions on the stock exchange and private
transactions at a price equal to the average
of the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on
Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on
the day immediately preceding the acquisition,
plus a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) or
less a maximum ollifteen percent (15%), or
b) by means of stock lending agreements under
terms and conditions that comply with common
market practice for the number of Fortis Units
from time to time to be borrowed by Fortis
NY
6.1 Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]; the authorized capital of the
Company shall amount to [EUR 2,007,600,000]
divided into (1,820,000,000) Preference Shares,
each with a nominal vaiue of [EUR 0.42); and
[2,960,000,000] Twinned Shares, each with a
nominal value of [EUR 0.42]
6.3 Authorize any or all members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practising
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required Notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
Notarial Deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
7. Closure Non-Voting No vote
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701534946
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID: Non-Voting No vote
463592 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt For For
for the FY 2006
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3.1 Approve to discharge the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
3. Comments on Fortis' governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 4 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt For For
Company for the period of 3 years for the FY
2009,2010 and 2011 and approve to set their
remuneration at an annual amount of EUR 396,950,
the Company KPMG will be represented by Mr.
Olivier Michel Lange Approve the proposal
to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants N.V
as accountant of the Company for the financial
years 2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual
accounts
E.5.1 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Board of its Direct subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months, starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporate,
up to the maximum number authorized by Article
620 paragraph 1,2 of the Companies' Code, for
exchange values equivalent to the average of
the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on Euronext
Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on the day
immediately preceding the acquisition, plus
a maximum of 15% or minus a maximum of 15%
E.5.2 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Boards of its Direct Subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to dispose of Fortis Units, in
which twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporated,
under the conditions it will determine
E.6.1 Receive the report communication of the special Non-Voting No vote
report by the Board of Directors on the use
and purpose of the authorized capital prepared
in accordance with Article 604 of the Belgian
Companies Code
E62.1 Amend Article 9 Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt For For
'authorizations' with the word 'authorization'
and to cancel paragraph b) and to change as
a consequence the paragraphs c) and d) to b)
and c), shareholders may to that effect use
the enclosed form
7. Closing Non-Voting No vote
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD 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, 2008.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932802398
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Security: 354613101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2008
Ticker: BEN
ISIN: US3546131018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
CHARLES CROCKER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. JOFFE Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. KEAN Mgmt For For
CHUTTA RATNATHICAM Mgmt For For
PETER M. SACERDOTE Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
LOUIS E. WOODWORTH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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FUEL TECH INC. Agenda Number: 932874971
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Security: 359523107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: FTEK
ISIN: US3595231073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS G. BAILEY Mgmt For For
RALPH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
MIGUEL ESPINOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. GRINNELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN D. MORROW Mgmt For For
JOHN F. NORRIS, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. SHAW, JR. Mgmt For For
DELBERT L. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS FUEL TECH'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932848407
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Security: 36866W106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: GMST
ISIN: US36866W1062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MACROVISION CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt Against Against
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GENZYME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932849271
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Security: 372917104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: GENZ
ISIN: US3729171047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Mgmt For For
1B THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1C THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Mgmt For For
1D THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Mgmt For For
1E THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK COVERED BY THE PLAN BY 2,250,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY Mgmt For For
PLAN TO SPECIFY THE AUTOMATIC GRANT PROVISIONS
UNDER THE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932796646
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Jan-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 100,000,000
SHARES TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932877636
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GOOCH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARISA CASSONI Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 SENIOR Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL BONUS PLAN.
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC Agenda Number: 701503991
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Security: G3910J112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009252882
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt Abstain Against
DEC 2007
3. Elect Mr. Andrew Witty as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Christopher Viehbacher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Professor Sir Roy Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Dr. Ronaldo Schmitz as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Audit Committee to re-appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors
to the Company to hold office from the end
of the next meeting at which accounts are laid
before the Company
10. Authorize the Audit Committee to determine the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 [the 2006 Act],
to make donations to political organizations
as defined in Section 363 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total and political
expenditure, as defined in Section 365 of the
2006 Act up to a maximum aggregate amount of
GBP 50,000; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2009 or
20 NOV 2009]
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all substituting authorities, to exercise all
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
[Section 80 of the Act] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 456,791,387; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM to be held in 2009 or 20 NOV
2009]; and the Directors may allot relevant
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, for the purposes of Mgmt For For
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
and pursuant to Section 95 of the Act, to allot
equity securities [Section 94 of the Act] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Resolution 12 and /or where
such allotment constitutes an allotment of
equity securities by virtue of Section 94(3A)of
the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue [as defined in Article 12.5 of the Company's
Articles of Association] provided that an offer
of equity securities pursuant to any such rights
issue need not be open to any shareholder holding
ordinary shares as treasury shares; and b)
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 68,525,560;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company to be held in
2009 or on 20 NOV 2009]; and the Directors
to allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the 1985 Act, to make market purchases
[Section 163 of the 1985 Act] of up to 584,204,484
ordinary shares of 25p each, at a minimum price
of 25p and up to 105% of the average middle
market quotations for such shares derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days and the higher
of the price of the last independent trade
and the highest current independent bid on
the London Stock Exchange Official List at
the time the purchase is carried out; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company to be held in 2009
or on 20 NOV 2009]; the Company, before the
expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary
shares which will or may be executed wholly
or partly after such expiry
S.15 Adopt the Articles of the association of the Mgmt For For
Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, all existing Articles of Association of
the Company
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GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932778395
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Security: G3930E101
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 09-Nov-2007
Ticker: GSF
ISIN: KYG3930E1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Mgmt No vote
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX H. ** NOTE ** THIS ITEM TO BE VOTED ON
AT THE FIRST PART OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
WHICH PART IS CONVENED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER
OF THE GRAND COURT OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
02 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Mgmt No vote
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX H. ** NOTE ** THIS ITEM TO BE VOTED ON
AT THE SECOND PART OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
WHICH PART IS CONVENED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
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GOOGLE INC. Agenda Number: 932834131
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Security: 38259P508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: GOOG
ISIN: US38259P5089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC SCHMIDT Mgmt For For
SERGEY BRIN Mgmt For For
LARRY PAGE Mgmt For For
L. JOHN DOERR Mgmt For For
JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Mgmt For For
ANN MATHER Mgmt For For
PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
K. RAM SHRIRAM Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GOOGLE INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S 2004 STOCK Mgmt Against Against
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE THEREUNDER
BY 6,500,000.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP. Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CREATION Shr Against For
OF A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932866885
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Security: 387328107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: GVA
ISIN: US3873281071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. WATTS Mgmt For For
J. FERNANDO NIEBLA Mgmt For For
GARY M. CUSUMANO Mgmt For For
02 TO ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE GRANITE Mgmt For For
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED AMENDED AND RESTATED
1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY GRANITE'S AUDIT/COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
GRANITE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701484519
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Security: F12033134
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120644
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
as presented
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: EUR 4,046,112,118.85,
retained earnings: EUR 2,142,651,098.23, distributable
income: EUR 6,188,763,217.08, dividends: EUR
564,136,606.00, other reserves: EUR 2,000,000,000.00,
retained earnings: EUR 3,624,626,611.08 the
shareholders will receive a net dividend of
EUR 1.10 per share, and will entitle to the
40 % deduction provided by the French Tax Code,
this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY 2008,
in the event that the company holds so me of
its own shares on such date, the amount of
the unpaid dividend on such shares shall be
allocated to the retained earnings account
as required by law, it is reminded that, for
the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as
follows: EUR 0.675 for FY 2004 EUR 0.85 for
fiscal year 2005, EUR 1.00 for fiscal year
2006
4. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Articles L.225-38 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
said report, the agreements referred to therein
and the ones authorized earlier and which remained
in force during the FY
5. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bruno Mgmt For For
Bonell as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
6. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt Against Against
David-Weill as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
7. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bernard Mgmt Against Against
Hours as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Nahmias as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Naomasa Mgmt Against Against
Tsuritani as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Vincent as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Christian Mgmt Against Against
Laubie as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
12. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Franck Riboud
in case of cessation of his office term
13. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Jacques Vincent
in case of cessation of his office term
14. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Emmanuelfaber
in case of the interruption of his office term
15. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Bernard Hours
in case of the interruption of his office
term
16. Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 80.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,102,811,680.00, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 26 APR 2007
in its resolution number 8, to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
17. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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HBOS PLC Agenda Number: 701484064
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to declare a final dividend of 32.3 Mgmt For For
pence per Hbos ordinary share for the year
ended 31 DEC 2007 and to pay it on 12 MAY 2008
to holders of Hbos ordinary shares on the Register
on 14 MAR 2008 in respect of each Hbos ordinary
share
3. Elect Mr. John E Mack as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Dan Watkins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Philip Gore-Randall as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Mr. Mike Ellis as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Dennis Stevenson as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Karen Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Colin Matthew as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Approve the report of the Board in relation Mgmt For For
to remuneration policy and practice for the
YE 31 DEC 2007
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Company until the conclusion of the next
general meeting of the Company at which accounts
are laid before shareholders and authorize
the Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Sections Mgmt For For
366-367 of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006]
to: a) make Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; b) make
Political Donations to Political Organizations
other than Political Parties not exceeding
GBP 100,000 in total; and c) incur Political
Expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total
in each case during the period commencing on
the date of this resolution; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009]
13. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company from GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR
3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000
and CAD1,000,000,000 to GBP 4,685,000,000,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 by
the creation of 400,000,000 preference shares
of YEN 250 each.
14. Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
allot relevant securities [as defined in the
Section 80(2) of CA 1985] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 251,210,258 in respect
of HBOS ordinary shares; and GBP 2,900,834,400,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 4,997,750,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 in
respect of HBOS preference shares; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Adopt, with effect from the conclusion of the Mgmt For For
meeting the Articles of Association produced
to the meeting and for the purpose of identification
marked 'A' and signed by the Chairman of the
meeting, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the current Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, Subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
15 convening the AGM of which this resolution
forms part, and with effect on and from 01
OCT 2008 or such later date as Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006] shall be
brought into force, to delete Articles 116
to 118 of the New Articles in their entirety
and substitute in their place Articles 116
to 121 as specified
S.17 Authorize the Directors to allot equity securities Mgmt For For
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985],
entirely paid for in cash: i) of an unlimited
amount in connection with a rights issue [as
defined in the Articles of Association]; and
ii) of an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 46,689,487
free of the restrictions in Section 89(1) of
the CA 1985 and, in connection with such power;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the Company's AGM in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry; in working out of the maximum
amount of equity securities for the purpose
of Section (II) of this resolution, the nominal
value of rights to subscribe for shares or
to convert any securities into shares will
be taken as the nominal value of the shares
which would be allotted if the subscription
or conversion takes place; and for the references
to an allotment of equity securities shall
include a sale of treasury shares and the power,
insofar as it relates to the allotment of the
equity securities rather than the sale of treasury
shares, is granted pursuant to the authority
conferred by Resolution 14
S.18 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of CA
1985] of up to 373,515,896 ordinary shares
of the capital of the Company and, where shares
are held as treasury shares, to use them, inter
alia, for the purposes of employee share plans
operated by the Company, at a minimum price
of 25p nominal value of each share and up to
105% of the average middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, over the previous
5 business days; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
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HBOS PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701624670
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve to increase in authorize Ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital to GBP 5.3B, EUR 3.0B, USD 5.0B, AUD
1.0B, CAD 1.0B and JPY 100B Issue Equity with
Rights up to GBP 800M [Ordinary Shares] and
GBP 2.9B, EUR 3.0B, USD 4.9B, AUD 1.0B, CAD
1.0B, and JPY 100B [HBOS Preference Share]
2. Grant authorize to issue of equity or Equity-Linked Mgmt For For
Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to
Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 65,609,629
3. Approve to increase in authorize ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital by GBP 100,000,000 capitalize reserves
up to GBP 100,000,000 [Scrip Dividend] authorize
issue of equity with pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 100,000,000
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
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Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932843053
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Security: 431284108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: HIW
ISIN: US4312841087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. ADLER Mgmt For For
KAY N. CALLISON Mgmt For For
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Mgmt For For
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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HOLOGIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932812971
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Security: 436440101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: HOLX
ISIN: US4364401012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. CUMMING Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
NANCY L. LEAMING Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE M. LEVY Mgmt For For
GLENN P. MUIR Mgmt For For
ELAINE S. ULLIAN Mgmt Withheld Against
DANIEL J. LEVANGIE Mgmt For For
SALLY W. CRAWFORD Mgmt Withheld Against
C. WILLIAM MCDANIEL Mgmt Withheld Against
WAYNE WILSON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE HOLOGIC'S CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 750,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, Mgmt Against Against
INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701603664
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Security: J22302111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3854600008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ILLUMINA, INC. Agenda Number: 932844423
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Security: 452327109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ILMN
ISIN: US4523271090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROY A. WHITFIELD Mgmt For For
DANIEL M. BRADBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 STOCK AND Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ING Agenda Number: 701496627
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Security: N4578E413
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000303600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening remarks and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2.A Report of the Executive Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.B Report of the Supervisory Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.C Annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
3.A Profit retention and Distribution Policy Non-Voting No vote
3.B Dividend for 2007, a total dividend of EUR 1.48 Mgmt For For
per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share
will be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders; taking into account the interim
dividend of EUR 0.66 paid in AUG 2007, the
final dividend will amount to EUR 0.82 per
[depositary receipt for an] ordinary share;
reference is also made to pages 07 and 241
of the 2007 annual report
4.A Remuneration report Non-Voting No vote
4.B To approve that: a) for 2007 661,403 Stock Options Mgmt For For
[rights to acquire ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to the Members of the Executive Board; b) for
2007 a maximum of 313,474 Performance Shares
[ordinary shares or depositary receipts for
ordinary shares] will be granted to the Members
of the Executive Board; c) for 2007 54,312
Conditional Shares [ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to Mr. Tom McInerney, in addition to the Stock
Options and Performance Shares included in
items A and B
5. Corporate Governance Non-Voting No vote
6. Corporate responsibility Non-Voting No vote
7.A Discharge of the Executive Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
7.B Discharge of the Supervisory Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
8. It is proposed to appoint Ernst & Young Accountants Mgmt For For
as the Auditor of the Company with the instruction
to audit the annual accounts for the FYs 2008
to 2011 inclusive, in accordance with Article
393, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, to report
about the outcome of this audit to the Executive
Board and the Supervisory Board and to give
a statement about the truth and fairness of
the annual accounts
9.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Boyer De La Giroday Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Management Board until the
AGM 2012
9.B Re-appointment the Mr. Eli Leenaars as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Management Board until the AGM 2012
10.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Bourdais De Charboniere Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board where
all details as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph
5, Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch
Civil Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.B Appointment of Mrs. Joan Spero as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.C Appointment of Mr. Harish Manwani as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.D Appointment of Mr. Aman Mehta as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.E Appointment of Mr. Jackson Thai as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
11. It is proposed to amend the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Remuneration Policy in such way that an additional
fee of EUR 2.000 per attended Supervisory Board
or Committee meeting will be paid if the meeting
is held outside the Country of residence of
the Supervisory Board Member; an additional
fee of EUR 7.500 [which will replace the amount
of EUR 2.00, as meant under 1) per attended
Supervisory Board or committee meeting will
be paid if intercontinental travel is required
for attending the meeting
12. It is proposed that the Executive Board be appointed Mgmt For For
as the Corporate Body that will be authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to
issue ordinary shares, to grant the right to
take up such shares and to restrict or exclude
preferential rights of shareholders; this authority
applies to the period ending on 22 OCT 2009
[subject to extension by the General Meeting
of Shareholders]: i) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, plus ii) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued
in connection with the take-over of a business
or Company
13. It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
for a period ending on 22 OCT 2009, to acquire
in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary
shares in the capital of the Company or depositary
receipts for such shares; this authorization
is subject to the maximum set by the law and
by the Articles of Association and applies
for each manner of acquisition of ownership
for which the law requires an authorization
like the present one; the purchase price shall
not be less than one eurocent and not higher
than the highest price at which the depositary
receipts for the Company's ordinary shares
are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE
Euronext on the date on which the purchase
contract is concluded or the preceding day
on which this stock market is open
14. It is proposed to cancel all such ordinary shares: Mgmt For For
1) as the Company may own on 22 APR 2008 or
may acquire subsequently in the period until
22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company owns
the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008 or may
acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009, other than
for the purpose of hedging Employee Stock Options
or, as the case may be, Performance Shares
15.A Explanation on the public offer for the preference Non-Voting No vote
A shares and the depositary receipts for preference
A shares
15.B It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
to acquire in the name of the company fully
paid-up preference A shares in the capital
of the Company or depositary receipts for such
shares; this authorization will have a natural
ending on the date on which all preference
A shares in the capital of the Company are
cancelled, but ultimately on 22 OCT 2009; this
authorization is subject to the maximum set
by the law and by the Articles of Association
and applies for each manner of acquisition
of ownership for which the law requires an
authorization like the present one; the purchase
price per share shall not be less than one
eurocent and not higher than 130% of the amount,
including share premium, that is paid on such
a share, or 130% of the highest price at which
the depositary receipts for the Company's preference
A shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam
by NYSE Euronext either on the date on which
an offer for the preference A shares is made
or on the date on which the purchase contract
is concluded or the preceding day on which
this stock market is open
15.C It is proposed to cancel all such preference Mgmt For For
A shares: 1) as the company may own on 22 April
2008 or may acquire subsequently in the period
until 22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company
owns the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008
or may acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009; the above-mentioned
cancellation will become effective on the date
on which all of the following conditions are
met: 1) the Executive Board has indicated in
a board resolution which preference A shares
will be cancelled and such resolution was filed
together with this present resolution with
the Commercial Register; 2) the preference
A shares to be cancelled or the depositary
receipts for such shares are continued to be
held by the company on the effective date of
the cancellation; 3) the requirements of section
100, paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil
Code have been met
15.D It is proposed to redeem and cancel all such Mgmt For For
preference A shares: 1) which are not being
held by the company and 2) for which the depositary
receipts are not being held by the Company
after the settlement of the public offer made
by the Company for all issued and outstanding
preference A shares and depositary receipts
for such shares, against repayment of EUR 3.40
per share plus dividend up to and including
the day before the date of redemption; the
above-mentioned cancellation will be become
effective on the date on which all of the following
conditions are met: 1) the Executive Board
has indicated in a board resolution the preference
A shares which will be cancelled and such resolution
was filed together with this present resolution
with the Commercial Register; 2) the amount
by which pursuant to an interim statement
of net assets the net assets of the company
exceed the sum of its capital and reserves
that must be retained pursuant to the law,
is adequate to repay the share premium and
the dividend on the cancelled preference A
shares; 3) the requirements of section 100,
paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
have been met
15.E It is proposed: A) that on the condition precedent Mgmt For For
that all preference A shares in the capital
of the Company are cancelled, the Articles
of Association of the company be amended in
agreement with the proposal prepared by Allen
& Overy LLP, dated 06 FEB 2008; B) that each
member of the Executive Board and each of Jan-Willem
Vink, Cornelis Blokbergen, Henk Bruisten and
Maartje Dapperen be authorized with the power
of substitution to execute the notarial deed
of amendment of the Articles of Association
and furthermore to do everything that might
be necessary or desirable in connection herewith,
including the power to make such amendments
in or additions to the draft deed as may appear
to be necessary in order to obtain the required
'Nihil Obstat' from the Minister of Justice
16. Any other business and closing of the general Non-Voting No vote
meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING CHANGED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING.. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 932871735
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Security: G4776G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: IR
ISIN: BMG4776G1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
G.D. FORSEE Mgmt For For
P.C. GODSOE Mgmt For For
H.L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
C.J. HORNER Mgmt For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER Mgmt For For
T.E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
P. NACHTIGAL Mgmt For For
O.R. SMITH Mgmt For For
R.J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
T.L. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. Agenda Number: 932825118
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Security: 459200101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: IBM
ISIN: US4592001014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. BLACK Mgmt For For
W.R. BRODY Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
S.A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
J.W. OWENS Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
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INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932868055
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Security: 45928H106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ICO
ISIN: US45928H1068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BENNETT K. HATFIELD Mgmt For For
WILBUR L. ROSS, JR. Mgmt For For
WENDY L. TERAMOTO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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INTESA SANPAOLO SPA, TORINO Agenda Number: 701507709
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Security: T55067101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000072618
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the allocation of income Mgmt For For
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt Against Against
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
08 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 30 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932887055
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Security: 46126P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: IMA
ISIN: US46126P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN F. LEVY Mgmt For For
JERRY MCALEER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN A. QUELCH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, Mgmt For For
INC.'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
BY 50,000,000, FROM 100,000,000 TO 150,000,000.
03 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 500,000, FROM
500,000 TO 1,000,000.
04 APPROVE OUR ABILITY TO ISSUE AS MANY SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ALLOW
FOR THE FULL CONVERSION OF OUR PROPOSED SERIES
B CONVERTIBLE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK ("SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK") AND FULL PAYMENT OF THE
DIVIDENDS ON THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK,
ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK.
05 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Mgmt For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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IXIA Agenda Number: 932884883
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Security: 45071R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XXIA
ISIN: US45071R1095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ATUL BHATNAGAR Mgmt For For
JONATHAN FRAM Mgmt For For
ERROL GINSBERG Mgmt For For
GAIL HAMILTON Mgmt For For
JON F. RAGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Mgmt Against Against
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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J.CREW GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932876595
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Security: 46612H402
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: JCG
ISIN: US46612H4020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARYANN CASATI Mgmt For For
JONATHAN COSLET Mgmt For For
JOSH WESTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE J. CREW GROUP, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932879022
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Security: 477143101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: JBLU
ISIN: US4771431016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT CLANIN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPH FRANZ Mgmt For For
FRANK SICA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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JFE HOLDINGS,INC. Agenda Number: 701610392
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Security: J2817M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3386030005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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JO-ANN STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932884263
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Security: 47758P307
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: JAS
ISIN: US47758P3073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH DEPINTO Mgmt For For
IRA GUMBERG Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MORRISON Mgmt For For
FRANK NEWMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID PERDUE Mgmt For For
BERYL RAFF Mgmt For For
TRACEY TRAVIS Mgmt For For
DARRELL WEBB Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A NEW INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 TO APPROVE A NEW ASSOCIATE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. Mgmt For For
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932900815
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Security: 480838101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: JOSB
ISIN: US4808381010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT N. WILDRICK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
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Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871254
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Security: 48203R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: JNPR
ISIN: US48203R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY B. CRANSTON Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.
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KRAFT FOODS INC. Agenda Number: 932849346
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Security: 50075N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: KFT
ISIN: US50075N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
AJAY BANGA Mgmt For For
JAN BENNINK Mgmt For For
MYRA M. HART Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN C. POPE Mgmt For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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LEAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839927
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Security: 521865105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LEA
ISIN: US5218651058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT J. INTRIERI Mgmt For For
CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. ROSSITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARDS.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932882194
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Security: 530555101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: LBTYA
ISIN: US5305551013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL T. FRIES Mgmt For For
PAUL A. GOULD Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
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Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LIVE NATION, INC. Agenda Number: 932888463
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Security: 538034109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: LYV
ISIN: US5380341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT TED ENLOE, III Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS LIVE NATION, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR
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LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701518031
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Security: G5542W106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008706128
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the reports and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt For For
3.A.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. P.N Mgmt For For
Green as a Director
3.A.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Sir Mgmt For For
David Manning as a Director
3.B.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Ewan Mgmt For For
Brown as a Director
3.B.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
E. Fairey as a Director
3.B.3 Approve the election or re-election of Sir Julian Mgmt For For
Horn-Smith as a Director
3.B.4 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. G. Mgmt For For
T. Tate as a Director
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority to set the remuneration of the Mgmt For For
Auditors
6. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.7 Authorize the Directors power to issue shares Mgmt For For
for cash
S.8 Authorize the Company to purchase its shares Mgmt For For
S.9 Amend the Articles of association Mgmt For For
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LONGS DRUG STORES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932841542
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Security: 543162101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: LDG
ISIN: US5431621011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEROY T. BARNES Mgmt For For
MURRAY H. DASHE Mgmt For For
EVELYN S. DILSAVER Mgmt For For
DONNA A. TANOUE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 29, 2009
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MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932864083
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Security: 559079207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGLN
ISIN: US5590792074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM J. MCBRIDE * Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. LE BLANC * Mgmt For For
ALLEN F. WISE * Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. FORREST * Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr For Against
THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE THE NECESSARY
ACTIONS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND REQUIRE ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF ALL DIRECTORS.
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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MANPOWER INC. Agenda Number: 932825055
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Security: 56418H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: MAN
ISIN: US56418H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. THOMAS BOUCHARD Mgmt For For
CARI M. DOMINGUEZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. ZORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION Shr Against For
OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND.
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MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC. Agenda Number: 932861633
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Security: 576817209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: MATR
ISIN: US5768172091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE THE MERGER AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
TO MATRIA MANAGEMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES TO
ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT SHARES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701599586
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Security: J41121104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3866800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MGE ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932865225
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Security: 55277P104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGEE
ISIN: US55277P1049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONDA J. DEWEY Mgmt For For
REGINA M. MILLNER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP FOR Mgmt For For
2008
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MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932783384
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Security: 594901100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Nov-2007
Ticker: MCRS
ISIN: US5949011002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.L. GIANNOPOULOS Mgmt For For
LOUIS M. BROWN, JR. Mgmt For For
B. GARY DANDO Mgmt For For
JOHN G. PUENTE Mgmt For For
DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM S. WATSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THAT PROVIDES FOR
AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE FROM 50,000,000 TO 120,000,000 SHARES
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF AN ADDITIONAL 600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ANY ADJOURNMENTS
OR POSTPONEMENTS THEREOF
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608246
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Security: J43830116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3898400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
5. Grant stock acquisition rights as stock options Mgmt For For
6. Approve reserved retirement remuneration for Mgmt For For
Directors
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701607927
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Security: J4599L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3885780001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Allotment of shares or fractions of a share Mgmt For For
without consideration
3. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
5.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
5.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
6. Revision of the remuneration of Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors, and determination of the
amount and specific details of stock option
remuneration
7. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
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MORGAN STANLEY Agenda Number: 932818670
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Security: 617446448
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: MS
ISIN: US6174464486
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
REPORT
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MOTOROLA, INC. Agenda Number: 932862976
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Security: 620076109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MOT
ISIN: US6200761095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BROWN Mgmt For For
D. DORMAN Mgmt For For
W. HAMBRECHT Mgmt For For
J. LEWENT Mgmt For For
K. MEISTER Mgmt For For
T. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
N. NEGROPONTE Mgmt For For
S. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
R. SOMMER Mgmt For For
J. STENGEL Mgmt For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Mgmt For For
D. WARNER III Mgmt For For
J. WHITE Mgmt For For
M. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN MUENCHEN, MUENC Agenda Number: 701486929
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Security: D55535104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008430026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1.A Submission of the report of the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board and the corporate governance report including
the remuneration report for the financial
year 2007
1.B Submission of the adopted Company financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and management report for the financial
year 2007, the approved consolidated financial
statements and management report for the Group
for the financial year 2007, and the explanatory
report on the information in accordance with
Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the
German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained Mgmt For For
profi ts from the financial year 2007
3. Resolution to approve the actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Management
4. Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorisation to buy back and use own shares Mgmt For For
6. Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives Mgmt For For
7. Amendment to Article 15 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
(Remuneration of the Supervisory Board)
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NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701446545
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Security: Q65336119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000NAB4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 436099 DUE TO SPLITTING OF 5TH RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
the reports for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.1 Re-elect Mrs. Patricia Cross as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.2 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Gilbert as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.3 Re-elect Ms. Jillian Segal as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.4 Re-elect Sir Malcolm Williamson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
S.3 Approve and adopt the Constitution tabled at Mgmt For For
the AGM as the Constitution of the Company,
in place of the present Constitution, with
effect from the close of the meeting
4. Approve that the maximum aggregate amount of Mgmt For For
remuneration that may be provided to the Non-Executive
Directors of the Company be increased by AUD
1,000,000 per annum to a maximum of AUD 4,500,000
per annum
5.A Approve to grant shares to the Group Chief Executive, Mgmt For For
Mr. John Stewart, under the Company's Short-Term
Incentive Plan, as specified
5.B Approve to grant performance rights to the Group Mgmt For For
Chief Executive, Mr. John Stewart, under the
Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, as specified
6.A Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Ahmed Fahour
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive
Plans, as specified
6.B Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Michael Ullmer
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentives
Plans, as specified
7. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
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NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825219
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Security: 635405103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: NCC
ISIN: US6354051038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
J.S. BROADHURST Mgmt For For
C.M. CONNOR Mgmt For For
B.P. HEALY Mgmt For For
J.D. KELLY Mgmt For For
A.H. KORANDA Mgmt For For
M.B. MCCALLISTER Mgmt For For
P.A. ORMOND Mgmt For For
P.E. RASKIND Mgmt For For
G.L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
J.S. THORNTON Mgmt For For
M. WEISS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NATIONWIDE HEALTH PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932830107
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Security: 638620104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: NHP
ISIN: US6386201049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R. BRUCE ANDREWS Mgmt For For
CHARLES D. MILLER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt For For
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt For For
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt For For
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt For For
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt For For
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association
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NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932907251
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Security: 649295102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker: NWY
ISIN: US6492951024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BODIL M. ARLANDER Mgmt For For
PHILIP M. CARPENTER III Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. CRYSTAL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
LOUIS LIPSCHITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
GRACE NICHOLS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. PERKAL Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. REINER Mgmt For For
RONALD W. RISTAU Mgmt For For
PAMELA GRUNDER SHEIFFER 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
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932820372
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Security: 651639106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: NEM
ISIN: US6516391066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G.A. BARTON Mgmt For For
V.A. CALARCO Mgmt For For
J.A. CARRABBA Mgmt For For
N. DOYLE Mgmt For For
V.M. HAGEN Mgmt For For
M.S. HAMSON Mgmt For For
R.J. MILLER Mgmt For For
R.T. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
J.B. PRESCOTT Mgmt For For
D.C. ROTH Mgmt For For
J.V. TARANIK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Mgmt For For
2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED
ELECTION IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932891371
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Security: 651718504
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: NR
ISIN: US6517185046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID C. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
JERRY W. BOX Mgmt For For
G. STEPHEN FINLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL L. HOWES Mgmt For For
JAMES W. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
F. WALKER TUCEI, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. WARREN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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NINTENDO CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701613083
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Security: J51699106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3756600007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608171
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Security: J55999122
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3381000003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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NOKIA CORP Agenda Number: 701516823
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Security: X61873133
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009000681
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID Non-Voting No vote
446447 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTION
1. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON MID 446447 YOU
WILL NEED TO RE-VOTE ON THIS MEETING.
. Non-Voting No vote
. Non-Voting No vote
1. Presentation of the Annual Accounts and the Non-Voting No vote
Auditors' Report.
2. Approval of the Annual Accounts. Mgmt For For
3. The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for the fiscal
year 2007. The dividend will be paid to shareholders
registered in the Register of Shareholders
held by Finnish Central Securities Depository
Ltd on the record date, 13 MAY 2008. The Board
proposes that the dividend be paid on or about
27 MAY 2008.
4. Discharging of the Chairman, the Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors, and the President,
from liability.
5. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the remuneration payable to the Members
of the Board of Directors to be elected at
the Annual General Meeting for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009 be as follows: EUR 440,000 for the Chairman,
EUR 150,000 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 130,000
for each Member. In addition, the Committee
proposes that the Chairman of the Audit Committee
and Chairman of the Personnel Committee will
each receive an additional annual fee of EUR
25,000, and other Members of the Audit Committee
an additional annual fee of EUR 10,000 each.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
proposes that approximately 40% of the remuneration
be paid in Nokia shares purchased from the
market.
6. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board Members be ten.
7. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the following current Board Members: Georg
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmstrom,
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie Scardino and
Keijo Suila, be re-elected for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009. The Committee also proposes that Risto
Sillasmaa be elected as new member of the Board
for the same term. Mr. Sillasmaa is a founder
of F-Secure Corporation, which provides security
services protecting consumers and businesses
again computer viruses and other threats from
the Internet and mobile network. He was the
President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation during
1999-2006. Currently, Mr. Sillasmaa is the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of F-Secure
Corporation, a Board member in Elisa Corporation,
and a Board Chair or Board member in some private
companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Federation of Finnish Technology
Industries.
8. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that the external auditor
to be elected at the Annual General Meeting
be reimbursed according to the Auditor's invoice,
and in compliance with the purchase policy
approved by the Audit Committee.
9. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oy be re-elected as the Company's Auditor for
the fiscal year 2008.
10. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
authorize the Board to resolve to repurchase
a maximum of 370,000,000 Nokia shares by using
funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Repurchases will reduce funds available for
distribution of profits. The shares may be
repurchased in order to develop the capital
structure of the Company, which includes carrying
out the announced stock repurchase plan. In
addition, the shares may be repurchased in
order to finance or carry out acquisitions
or other arrangements, to settle tile Company's
equity-based incentive plans, to be transferred
for other purposes, or to be cancelled. The
shares can be repurchased either a) through
a tender offer made to all the shareholders
on equal terms determined by the Board, in
proportion to the shares held by the shareholders,
and for an equal price determined by the Board;
or b) through public trading and on such stock
exchanges the rules of which allow companies
to trade with their own shares. In this case
the shares would be repurchased in another
proportion than that of the current shareholders.
It is proposed that tile authorization be effective
until 30 JUN 2009.
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NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 701605632
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Security: J59009159
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3762600009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2. Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Mgmt For For
to executives and employees of subsidiaries
of the Company
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NORDEA BK AB PUBL EXTENDIBLE MEDIUM TERM BK NTS BOOK ENTRY 144A Agenda Number: 701470837
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Security: W57996105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000427361
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting No vote
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE
OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS.
IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Claes Beyer, Member of the Swedish Mgmt For For
Bar Association as the Chairman for the general
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
4. Elect at least 1 minutes checker Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine whether the general meeting Mgmt For For
has been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and the consolidated Mgmt For For
accounts, and the audit report and the Group
Audit report, in connection with the presentation
of the Board of Directors' work and speech
by the Group Chief Executive Officer
7. Adopt the income statement and the consolidated Mgmt For For
income statement, and the balance sheet and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the dispositions of the Company's profit Mgmt For For
according to the adopted balance sheet; the
Board of Directors and the Managing Director
propose a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share, and
further, that the record date for dividend
should be 08 APR 2008; with this record date,
the dividend is scheduled to be sent out by
VPC AB on 15 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability for the Members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Members Mgmt For For
at 11, until the end of the next AGM
11. Approve the fees for the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
shall be EUR 252,000 for the Chairman, EUR
97,650 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 75,600
per Member for the other Members; in addition,
fees shall be payable for extraordinary Board
meetings amounting to EUR 1,840 per meeting
attended and for Committee meetings EUR 2,370
for the Committee Chairman and EUR 1,840 for
the other Members per meeting attended; by
extraordinary Board meetings are meant meetings
in addition to the 13 ordinary meetings to
be held until the next AGM of shareholders;
remuneration is not paid to the Members who
are Employees of the Nordea Group; and the
fees to the Auditors shall be payable as per
invoice
12. Re-elect Messrs. Hans Dalborg, Marie Ehrling, Mgmt For For
Tom Knutzen, Lars G. Nordstrom, Timo Peltola,
Ursula Ranin and Bjorn Saven as the Board Members
and elect Messrs. Stine Bosse, Svein Jacobsen,
Heidi M. Petersen and Bjorn Wahlroos as the
Board Members, for the period until the end
of the next AGM of shareholders; re-elect Mr.
Hans Dalborg as the Chairman, for the period
until the end of the next AGM; if Mr. Hans
Dalborg's assignment as the Chairman of the
Board is discontinued prematurely, the Board
of Directors shall elect a new Chairman
13. Approve to establish a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
with the task to present at general meetings,
where election shall take place of Board Member
and/or Chairman of the Board and/or Auditor
and/or decision shall be made regarding fees
for Board Members and/or Auditor, proposals
to the general meeting for such decisions;
the Nomination Committee shall consist of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and 4 other
Members; the Committee shall elect its Chairman
among themselves; the Chairman of the Board
may not serve as Chairman of the Nomination
Committee; shareholders with the 4 largest
shareholdings in terms of voting right in the
Company shall be entitled to appoint 1 Member
each; changes in the composition of the Committee
may take place owing to shareholders, which
have appointed a Member to the Committee, selling
all or parts of their shareholdings in Nordea;
the Nomination Committee is entitled to co-opt
Members to the Committee, who represent shareholders
that, after the constituting of the Committee,
have come to be among the shareholders with
the 4 largest shareholdings in terms of voting
rights in the Company and that are not already
represented in the Committee; such co-opted
Members do not participate in the Nomination
Committee's decisions; the Nomination Committee
is moreover entitled to co-opt a maximum of
3 persons who in respect of the work of the
Committee possess the required knowledge and
experience of the social, business and cultural
conditions that prevail in the regions and
market areas in which the Group's main business
operations are conducted; such co-opted Members
do not participate in the Nomination Committee's
decisions; such co-opted Members are entitled
to remuneration from the Company for work carried
out as well as compensation for costs incurred,
as decided by the Committee; the Nomination
Committee will be constituted on the basis
of the known shareholding in the Company as
per 31 AUG 2008
14. Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
as specified
15.A Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company
on a regulated market where the Company's ordinary
shares are listed or by means of an acquisition
offer directed to all holders of ordinary shares,
up to a number not exceeding the equivalent
of 10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; acquisitions shall be paid for primarily
with money from funds appropriated by a general
meeting; the aim of the acquisition of own
shares is to facilitate an adjustment of the
Company's capital structure to prevailing capital
requirements and to make it possible to use
own shares as payment in connection with acquisitions
of companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses
15.B Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on conveyance of ordinary shares in the Company
to be used as payment in connection with acquisitions
of Companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses; conveyance
of ordinary shares may be made in another way
than on a regulated market up to the number
of ordinary shares in the Company that at any
time are held by the Company; conveyance of
ordinary shares in the Company shall be made
at an estimated market value and may be made
with deviation from the shareholders' preferential
rights; payment for conveyed ordinary shares
may be made in cash, by contribution in kind,
or by set-off of debt against the Company
16. Approve, in order to facilitate its securities Mgmt For For
business, up until the next AGM of shareholders,
may purchase own ordinary shares according
to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Securities
Market Act [Lagen (2007:528] om vardepappersmarknaden];
however, with the limitation that such shares
must never exceed 1% of the total number of
shares in the Company; the price for acquired
ordinary shares shall equal the market price
prevailing at the time of the acquisition
17. Approve that the Nordea maintains remuneration Mgmt For For
levels and other conditions needed to recruit
and retain an Executive Officer with competence
and capacity to deliver according to Group
targets; a fixed salary is paid for fully satisfactory
performance; in addition variable salary can
be offered to reward performance meeting agreed,
specific targets; the variable salary shall
be general rule not exceed 35% of a fixed salary,
and is determined by to what extent predetermined
personal objectives are met and the level of
customer satisfaction, return on equity, income
growth or other financial targets are reached,
respectively; a Long Term Incentive Programme
is proposed to be introduced; the Programme
which is share- and performance-based, requires
an initial investment by the participants;
according to the Programme the remuneration
is proposed to be given in the form of a right
to acquire Nordea shares; if the Long Term
Incentive Programme is not approved the variable
salary may be increased and shall as a general
rule not exceed 50% of fixed salary; Non-monetary
benefits are given as a means to facilitate
Group Executive Management Members' in their
work performance and are determined by what
is considered fair in relation to general market
practice; pension conditions shall also be
adapted to conditions on the market in relation
to the situation in the country where the Member
of Group Executive Management permanently resides;
notice and severance pay in total shall not
exceed 24 months' of fixed salary, apart from
the new Chief Executive Officer who during
the first 2 years will have 6 months; pay the
above guidelines shall include the Managing
Director and the Executives reporting directly
to him also being Members of the Group Executive
Management; and the Board of Directors may
deviate from the guidelines, if there in a
certain case are special reasons for this
18.A Approve to decide on a Long Term Incentive Programme Mgmt For For
2008, basically based upon the below referred
conditions and principles: i) the duration
of the LTIP 2008 shall be 4 years with an initial
vesting period of 2 years and a measurement
period of performance conditions during the
FY's 2008 and 2009; the LTIP 2008 will target
up to 400 Managers and Key Employees identified
as essential to the future development of the
Nordea Group; ii) for each ordinary share the
participant invests and locks in to the LTIP
2008 the participant is granted a right, a
right, to acquire 1 ordinary share for an exercise
price of EUR 3.00 at a future date [a Matching
Share] and rights, B, C and D rights, to acquire
3 additional ordinary shares for an exercise
price per share of EUR 2.00, at a future date
conditional upon fulfillment of certain performance
conditions [Performance Shares]; under certain
circumstances participants may instead be offered
a cash-based settlement; iii) the A-D rights
to acquire Matching Shares and Performance
Shares shall be granted in connection with
the announcement of the interim report for
the first quarter 2008, with certain individual
exemptions; the exercise price for the acquisition
of Matching Shares and Performance Shares,
respectively, in accordance with the A-D rights
shall be adjusted for dividends during the
vesting and exercise period [until exercise],
the adjusted exercise price may however not
be lower than EUR 0.10; iv) the number of granted
A-D rights that finally can be exercised for
the acquisition of Matching Shares and Performance
Shares is conditional upon continued employment,
the holding of locked within LTIP2008 and,
for B-D Rights, on certain predetermined performance
conditions, such as increase in risk adjusted
profit per share and total shareholder return
compared to certain Nordic and European banks;
and v) authorize the Board to decide on detailed
terms and conditions of the LTIP 2008
18.B Approve, with reference to the specified background, Mgmt For For
to resolve on the conveyance of shares under
the LTIP 2008 and LTIP 2008 in accordance with
the specified principal terms and conditions
19.A PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve that the Company, together with the
other 3 major Swedish banks, grants loans in
the total amount of 8,000,000,000 Swedish Kronor
for the implementation of a development plan
regarding Landskrona municipality; implementation
period: approximately 12 years; borrower: a
fund, foundation or limited liability Company
with the working name Landskrona Rekonstruktion
19.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 100,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to a primarily business-funded
institute designated the Institute for integration
and growth in Landskrona; the institute shall
through research and field work among other
things work against segregation, xenophobia
and poverty
19.C PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to grant a loan in the amount of 100,000,000
Swedish Kronor to a legal entity in which Tommy
Jonasson has a decision-making influence and
whose operations, through the purchase of property,
comprise prevention/limitation of the segregation
process in westerm Skana
19.D PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 2,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to be used for crime prevention
measures in Landskrona; the amount shall be
administered by and used according to instructions
from Messrs. Tommy Jonasson and Anneli Heiskanen
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to make it
possible for the Company to henceforth hold
the AGM alternately in the countries [capital
cities] where Nordea is the largest or the
second largest bank
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825257
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Security: 665859104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: NTRS
ISIN: US6658591044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
DIPAK C. JAIN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. MOONEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932884592
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shr Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
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NOVARTIS AG, BASEL Agenda Number: 701453425
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Security: H5820Q150
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012005267
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 436581, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, including the remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the financial statements of Novartis
AG and the Group Consolidated financial statements
for the business year 2007
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Committee from
liability for their activities during the business
year 2007
3. Approve the available earnings as per balance Mgmt For For
sheets as specified and a total dividend payment
of CHF 3,929,967 is equivalent to a gross dividend
of CHF 1.60 per registered share of CHF 0.50
nominal value entitled to dividends; assuming
that the Board of Directors' proposal for the
earnings appropriation is approved, payment
will be made with effect from 29 FEB 2008
4. Approve to cancel 85,348,000 shares repurchased Mgmt For For
under the 4th and 5th share repurchase programs
and to reduce the share capital accordingly
by CHF 42,674,000 from CHF 1,364,485,500 to
CHF 1,321,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5. Authorize the Board of Directors to launch a Mgmt For For
6th share repurchase program to repurchase
shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 10 billion
via a 2nd trading line on virt-x; these shares
are to be cancelled and are thus not subject
to the 10% threshold of own shares with in
the meaning of Article 659 of the Swiss Code
of obligations; the necessary amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation [reduction of
share capital] shall be submitted to the shareholders
6.1 Amend Article 19 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
6.2 Amend Article 33 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
7.1.a Re-elect Mr. Peter Burckhardt M.D. as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 1-year term
7.1.b Re-elect Mr. Ulrich Lehner Ph.D., as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.c Re-elect Mr. Alexander F.Jetzer as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.d Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director, for Mgmt For For
a 3-year term
7.2 Elect Mr. Ann Fudge as a Director, for a 3-year Mgmt For For
term
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Novartis AG and the Group Auditors, for
a further year
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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849156
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Security: 67020Y100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: NUAN
ISIN: US67020Y1001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES W. BERGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HARRIS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. JANEWAY Mgmt For For
KATHARINE A. MARTIN Mgmt For For
MARK B. MYERS Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL A. RICCI Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. TERESI Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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NYSE EURONEXT Agenda Number: 932850868
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Security: 629491101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: NYX
ISIN: US6294911010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELLYN L. BROWN Mgmt For For
MARSHALL N. CARTER Mgmt For For
SIR GEORGE COX Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. FORD Mgmt For For
SYLVAIN HEFES Mgmt For For
JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS Mgmt For For
DOMINIQUE HOENN Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
JAMES J. MCNULTY Mgmt For For
DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER Mgmt For For
BARON JEAN PETERBROECK Mgmt For For
ALICE M. RIVLIN Mgmt For For
RICARDO SALGADO Mgmt For For
JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE Mgmt For For
RIJNHARD VAN TETS Mgmt For For
SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NYSE EURONEXT OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932838862
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Security: 674599105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: OXY
ISIN: US6745991058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Mgmt Against Against
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Mgmt Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING. Shr Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
05 INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. Shr Against For
06 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
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ODYSSEY RE HOLDINGS CORP. Agenda Number: 932828265
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Security: 67612W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ORH
ISIN: US67612W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
V. PREM WATSA Mgmt For For
JAMES F. DOWD Mgmt For For
ANDREW A. BARNARD Mgmt For For
PETER M. BENNETT Mgmt For For
ANTHONY F. GRIFFITHS Mgmt Withheld Against
PATRICK W. KENNY Mgmt For For
BRADLEY P. MARTIN Mgmt For For
BRANDON W. SWEITZER Mgmt For For
PAUL M. WOLFF Mgmt For For
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OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932860314
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Security: 678026105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: OIS
ISIN: US6780261052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER T. SEAVER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. SWANSON Mgmt For For
CINDY B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OIL STATE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mgmt Against Against
2001 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN, AS AMENDED
AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2008.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932843685
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Security: 681919106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: OMC
ISIN: US6819191064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. WREN Mgmt For For
BRUCE CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ROBERT CHARLES CLARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ERROL M. COOK Mgmt For For
SUSAN S. DENISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. HENNING Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MURPHY Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PURCELL Mgmt For For
LINDA JOHNSON RICE Mgmt For For
GARY L. ROUBOS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932813858
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Mar-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION STOCK FROM
600,100,000 SHARES TO 750,100,000 SHARES, OF
WHICH 100,000 SHARES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS
PREFERRED STOCK, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER
SHARE, PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER AND REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
13, 2007, BY AND AMONG ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,
ORANGE ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND AMIS HOLDINGS,
INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FIRST
TWO PROPOSALS LISTED ABOVE.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932856036
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH D. JACKSON Mgmt For For
FRANCIS P. BARTON Mgmt For For
PHILLIP D. HESTER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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OPTIONSXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871901
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Security: 684010101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: OXPS
ISIN: US6840101017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. GRAY Mgmt For For
NED W. BENNETT Mgmt For For
STEVEN FRADKIN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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ORBCOMM INC. Agenda Number: 932849308
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Security: 68555P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ORBC
ISIN: US68555P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARC EISENBERG Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY KELLEHER Mgmt For For
JOHN MAJOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PERFICIENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932894339
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Security: 71375U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2008
Ticker: PRFT
ISIN: US71375U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
RALPH C. DERRICKSON Mgmt For For
MAX D. HOPPER Mgmt Withheld Against
KENNETH R. JOHNSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID S. LUNDEEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS PERFICIENT INC.'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932829457
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Security: 714265105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: PER
ISIN: US7142651055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROSS PEROT Mgmt For For
ROSS PEROT, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER A. ALTABEF Mgmt For For
STEVEN BLASNIK Mgmt For For
JOHN S.T. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
CARL HAHN Mgmt For For
DESOTO JORDAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS MEURER Mgmt For For
CECIL H. MOORE, JR. Mgmt For For
ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI Mgmt For For
ANUROOP (TONY) SINGH Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932872028
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Security: 716495106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: HK
ISIN: US7164951060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FLOYD C. WILSON Mgmt For For
TUCKER S. BRIDWELL Mgmt For For
GARY A. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932912733
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Security: 716578109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2008
Ticker: PETD
ISIN: US7165781094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH E. CASABONA Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. MCCULLOUGH Mgmt For For
LARRY F. MAZZA Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PARKE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt Against Against
OF INCORPORATION TO: (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.01, OF THE COMPANY FROM 50,000,000 SHARES
TO 100,000,000 SHARES, AND (2) AUTHORIZE 50,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01,
OF THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PLAN
FROM 40,000 TO 100,000 AND CHANGE THE VESTING.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN IS PRESENTED
IN EXHIBIT B TO THE COMPANY'S PROXY.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932802829
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANN D. LOGAN Mgmt For For
GEORGE J. KILROY Mgmt For For
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932895608
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES W. BRINKLEY Mgmt For For
JONATHAN D. MARINER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF (A) UP TO 12,195,125 Mgmt For For
SHARES, ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY'S
4.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2012, (B)
UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO
RELATED CONVERTIBLE NOTE HEDGE TRANSACTIONS,
AND (C) UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE UPON
EXERCISE OF RELATED WARRANTS, AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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PHILIPS ELECTRS N V Agenda Number: 701469783
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Security: N6817P109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009538
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Speech President. Non-Voting No vote
2a Adoption of the 2007 financial statements. Mgmt For For
2b Explanation of policy on additions to reserves Non-Voting No vote
and dividends.
2c Adoption of the dividend to shareholders of Mgmt For For
EUR 0.70 per common share.
2d Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Management.
2e Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
3 Re-appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as external Mgmt For For
auditor of the Company.
4a Re-appointment of Mr. K.A.L.M. van Miert as Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board.
4b Re-appointment of Mr. E. Kist as member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board.
5 Amendment of the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
6 Amendment of the remuneration policy for the Mgmt For For
Board of Management.
7 Amendment of the remuneration of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
8 Amendment of the Articles of Association. Mgmt For For
9a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
issue or grant rights to acquire shares.
9b Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
restrict or exclude the pre-emption right accruing
to shareholders.
10 Cancellation of shares. Mgmt For For
11a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
acquire shares in the Company.
11b Renewal of the authorization of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management referred to under 11 sub a to acquire
additional shares in the Company in connection
with the share repurchase program.
12 Any other business. Non-Voting No vote
BLOCKING IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE A RECORD DATE Non-Voting No vote
HAS BEEN SETUP ON MARCH 5, 2008. ALSO, PLEASE
NOTE THAT VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER
VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE
VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932801093
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Security: 721467108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2008
Ticker: PPC
ISIN: US7214671080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONNIE "BO" PILGRIM Mgmt For For
LONNIE KEN PILGRIM Mgmt For For
O.B. GOOLSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. COGDILL Mgmt For For
J. CLINTON RIVERS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. VETTER, JR. Mgmt For For
S. KEY COKER Mgmt For For
VANCE C. MILLER, SR. Mgmt For For
DONALD L. WASS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. BLACK Mgmt For For
BLAKE D. LOVETTE Mgmt For For
LINDA CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
KEITH W. HUGHES Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2008.
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. Agenda Number: 932835020
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Security: G7127P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: PTP
ISIN: BMG7127P1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. BANK Mgmt For For
DAN R. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
ROBERT V. DEUTSCH Mgmt For For
A. JOHN HASS Mgmt For For
EDMUND R. MEGNA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. PRICE Mgmt For For
PETER T. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION UPON A PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932886231
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Security: 69349H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PNM
ISIN: US69349H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ADELMO E. ARCHULETA Mgmt For For
JULIE A. DOBSON Mgmt For For
WOODY L. HUNT Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. NORDHAUS Mgmt For For
MANUEL T. PACHECO Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. PRICE Mgmt For For
BONNIE S. REITZ Mgmt For For
JEFFRY E. STERBA Mgmt For For
JOAN B. WOODARD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PNM RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932893440
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Security: 741503403
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: PCLN
ISIN: US7415034039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFERY H. BOYD Mgmt For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Mgmt For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Mgmt For For
JAN L. DOCTER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Mgmt For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Mgmt For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Mgmt For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1999 Mgmt For For
OMNIBUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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PRUDENTIAL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701540381
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Security: G72899100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007099541
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and consider the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007
with the Auditor's report thereon
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. K. B. Dadiseth as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. K. A. O'Donovan as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. J.H. Ross as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Lord Turnbull as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Elect Sir W. F. W. Bischoff as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Elect Ms. A.F. Godbehere as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Elect Mr. T .C. Thiam as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor until Mgmt For For
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which the Company's accounts are laid
11. Authorize the Directors to determine the amount Mgmt For For
of the Auditor's remuneration
12. Declare a final dividend of 12.3 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
which shall be payable on 20 MAY 2008 to shareholders
who are on the register of Members at the close
of business on 11 APR 2008
13. Approve the new remuneration arrangements for Mgmt For For
the Chief Executive of M&G including a new
Long-Term Incentive Plan [the M&G Executive
Long-Term Incentive Plan], as specified and
the Chief Executive of M&G participation in
the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan,
as specified and authorize the Directors, to
do all acts and things which they may consider
necessary or expedient to implement the arrangements
and to carry the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive
Plan into effect including the making of any
amendments to the rules as they may consider
necessary or desirable
14. Appove to renew, the authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares, without prejudice to any authority
conferred on the Directors by or pursuant to
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
to allot relevant securities [Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985]; [Authority expires
at the end of the next AGM] and for that period
the Section 80 amount in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares shall be GBP 41,150,000
S.15 Authorize the Directors, conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing of resolution 14, to allot equity securities
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Article 13 of the Company's
Articles of Association and for this purpose
allotment of equity securities shall include
a sale of relevant shares as provided in Section
94(3A) of that Act as if Section 89(1) of the
act did not apply, to such allotment provided
that the maximum aggregate nominal amount of
equity securities that may be allotted or sold
pursuant to the authority under Article 13(b)
is GBP 6,175,000; and [Authority expires at
the end of the next AGM of the Company]
S.16 Authorize the Company, pursuant to Article 58 Mgmt For For
of the Company's Articles of Association and
in accordance with Section 166 of the Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163(3) of the Companies Act] of up to 247 Million
ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price [exclusive
of expenses] of 5 pence and equal to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business
days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2009 or 18 months]; the
Company, before the expiry, may make a contract
to purchase ordinary shares which will or may
be executed wholly or partly after such expiry]
S.17 Adopt the new Articles of Association, as specified, Mgmt For For
as the Articles of Association Articles of
the Company in substitution for, and the exclusion
of, the existing Articles of Association of
the Company
S.18 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in respect of Directors' qualification shares
by the deletion of the reference to ' two months'
and be replaced with a reference to ' one year'
Transact any other business Non-Voting No vote
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PSYCHIATRIC SOLUTIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932858472
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 74439H108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: PSYS
ISIN: US74439H1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEY A. JACOBS Mgmt For For
EDWARD K. WISSING Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. PETRIE, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE PSYCHIATRIC Mgmt Against Against
SOLUTIONS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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QUANEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932837632
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Security: 747620102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: NX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2007, BY AND
AMONG QUANEX CORPORATION, GERDAU S.A. AND GERDAU
DELAWARE, INC.
02 APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST Agenda Number: 932894567
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Security: 751452202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: RPT
ISIN: US7514522025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARTHUR H. GOLDBERG Mgmt For For
MARK K. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN FOR Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE TRUSTEES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD Shr For Against
OF TRUSTEES TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932865237
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Security: 754212108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RAVN
ISIN: US7542121089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. BOUR Mgmt For For
DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. EVERIST Mgmt For For
MARK E. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
CONRAD J. HOIGAARD Mgmt For For
KEVIN T. KIRBY Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
DANIEL A. RYKHUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847392
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Security: 756109104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: O
ISIN: US7561091049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. CAMERON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JR. Mgmt For For
PRIYA CHERIAN HUSKINS Mgmt For For
ROGER P. KUPPINGER Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. MCKEE Mgmt For For
GREGORY T. MCLAUGHLIN Mgmt For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
WILLARD H. SMITH JR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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ROCHE HLDG LTD Agenda Number: 701460456
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Security: H69293217
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012032048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting No vote
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approval of the annual report [including the Non-Voting No vote
remuneration report], financial statements
and consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors' actions Non-Voting No vote
3. Vote on the appropriation of available earnings Non-Voting No vote
4. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation Non-Voting No vote
5.1 Re-election of Prof. Bruno Gehrig to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.2 Re-election of Mr. Lodewijk J.R. De Vink to Non-Voting No vote
the Board, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.3 Re-election of Mr. Walter Frey to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.4 Re-election of Dr. Andreas Oeri to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
6. Election of the Statutory and the Group Auditors Non-Voting No vote
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ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932835210
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Security: 774415103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ROC
ISIN: US7744151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BRIAN F. CARROLL Mgmt For For
TODD A. FISHER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS L. MAINE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt Against Against
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701495889
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. C.A.M. Buchan Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. J.M. Currie Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mrs J.C. Kong Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir. Tom McKillop Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir. Steve Robson Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. G.R. Whitlaker Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Approve to create additional ordinary shares Mgmt For For
13. Approve to renew authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
14. Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
15. Approve to allow the purchase of own shares Mgmt For For
16. Approve to create additional preference shares Mgmt For For
and renew Directors' authority to allot preference
shares
17. Approve to renew authority to offer shares in Mgmt For For
lieu of cash dividend
18. Approve to adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701563151
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by the creation of an additional
6,123,010,462 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and the authority
to allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors of the Company by Article 13(B) of
the Articles of Association for the prescribed
ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied
by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined
in the Articles of Association] by GBP 1,530,752,616
to GBP 2,364,677,687
2. Approve in addition to increase the authorized Mgmt For For
share capital proposed in Resolution 1, the
authorized share capital of the Company be
increased by the creation of an additional
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and pursuant
to Article 148 of the Articles of Association,
upon the recommendation of the Directors, an
amount of up to GBP 250,000,000 [being part
of the sums standing to the credit of any of
the Company's distributable reserves, share
premium account or capital redemption reserve
as the Directors at their discretion may determine]
be capitalized, being such amount as the Directors
may determine for the purposes of issuing new
ordinary shares instead of paying an interim
dividend in respect of the FYE on 31 DEC 2008
and authorize the Directors, to apply such
amount in paying up new ordinary shares on
the register on such record date as the Directors
may determine with authority to deal with fractional
entitlements arising out of such allotments
as they think fit and authority to take all
such other steps as they may deem necessary
or desirable to implement such capitalization
and allotment; and pursuant to Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 to exercise all the
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 250,000,000
provided that such authority shall be limited
to the allotment of relevant securities pursuant
to, in connection with or for the purposes
of the capitalization of reserves referred
to in this resolution, [Authority expires on
31 DEC 2008] and the Directors may during such
period make offers or agreements which would
or might require securities to be allotted
after the expiry of such period
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701546751
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Security: G7690A100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's annual accounts for the Mgmt For For
financial year ended 31 DEC 2007, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditors'
report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007, as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company effect from 21 MAY 2008
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voster as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize the Board, in substitution for all Mgmt For For
existing authority to extent unused, to allot
relevant securities [Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985], up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 147 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009]; and the Board
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board , pursuant to Section 95 Mgmt For For
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [within the meaning of Section 94
of the said Act] for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by the previous resolution and/or
where such allotment constitutes an allotment
of equity securities by virtue of section 94(3A)
of the said Act as if sub-section (1) of Section
89 of the said act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be
limited to: [a] the allotment of equity securities
in connection with a rights issue, open offer
or any other per-emptive offer in favour of
holders of ordinary shares [excluding treasury
shares] where their equity securities respectively
attributable to the interests of such ordinary
shareholders on a fixed record date are proportionate
[as nearly as may be] to the respective numbers
of ordinary shares held by them [as the case
may be] [subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Board may deem necessary
or expedient to deal with fractional entitlements
or legal or practical problems arising in any
overseas territory, the requirements of any
regulatory body or stock exchange or any other
matter whatsoever]: and [b] the allotment [otherwise
than pursuant to sub-paragraph (A) above] of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
value of EUR 22 million; [authority expires
at the earlier conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009], save that the
Company may before such expiry make an offer
or agreement which would or might require equity
securities to be allotted after such expiry
and the Board may allot equity securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as
if the power conferred hereby had not expired
S.11 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of
up to 6 million ordinary shares of EUR 0.07
each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum
price of EUR 0.07 per share and not more than
5% above the average market value of those
shares, over the previous 5 business days before
the purchase is made and the stipulated by
Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 09 AUG 2009]; may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry, in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any Currency, including Pounds sterling,
US Dollars and Euros
12. Authorize, in accordance with Section 366 of Mgmt For For
the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company
[and its subsidiaries], the Company [and all
companies that are subsidiaries of the company
at any time during the period for which this
resolution has effect] (A) make political
donations to political organizations other
than political parties not exceeding GBP 200,000
in total per annum: and (B) incur political
expenditure not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company or 19 AUG 2009],
in this resolution, the terms 'political donation'
, 'Political Expenditure' have the meanings
given to them by Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-term Incentive Plan that under the Long-term
Incentive Plan a conditional award of free
Royal Dutch Shell shares can be made to any
participant in any one year, with a face value
at grant equal to up to four times base salary
14. Approve to extend participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of
the Meeting for the purpose of identification
be as the Articles of Association of the Company
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Articles of Association
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701553770
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Security: G7690A118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MM408
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Company's annual accounts of the Mgmt For For
FYE 31 DEC 2007 together with the Directors'
report and the Auditors report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007 as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize theBoard, in substitution for any Mgmt For For
existing authority and for the purpose of Section
80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot relevant
securities [Section 80(2)] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 147 million; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company next year or 19 AUG 2009];
and the Board may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board and pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities Section 94 of the said Act for cash
pursuant to the authority conferred by previous
Resolution, [Section 94[3A]] of the said Act
as if sub- Section[1] of Section 89 of the
said Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights provided that this power is limited
to the allotment of equity securities a) in
connection with a rights issue, open offer
or other offers in favor of ordinary shareholders;
and b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 22 million; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
on 19 AUG 2009]; and, the Board to allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.11 uthorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases of up to 631 million ordinary shares
of EUR 0.07 each in the capital of the Company,
at prices of not less than EUR 0.07 per share,
not more than the higher of and up to 5% above
the average market value of those shares for
the 5 business days before the purchase is
made and stipulated by Artilce 5 (1) of Commission
Regulation[EC] No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or19 AUG 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
such shares which would or might be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any currency, including pounds sterling,
US dollars and euros
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company[and
its subsidaries] the Company [and all Companies
that are subsidiaries of the Company at any
time during the period for which this resolution
has effect] to amke political donations to
political organisations other than political
parties not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum,[Authority expires the earlier at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Companyor
with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 19 AUG 2009], the terms political
donation, political parties, political organisation
and political expenditure have the meanings
given to them by Section 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive Plan as specified
14. Approve the extending participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Artilces of Association and initialled
by the Chairman of the Meeting for the purpose
of indentification
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ROYAL KPN NV Agenda Number: 701482565
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Security: N4297B146
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting No vote
2007
3. Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
4. Explaination of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
5. Adopt the dividend over the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
6. Grant discharge the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management from liability
7. Grant discharge the members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
board from liability
8. Appoint the Auditor Mgmt For For
9. Approve the arrangement in shares as longterm Mgmt For For
incentive element of the remuneration package
of members of the Board of Management
10. Amend the remuneration for the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
11. Announcement concerning vacancies in the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board arising in 2009
12. Authorize the Board of Management to resolve Mgmt For For
that the Company may acquire its own shares
13. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of own shares
14. Transact any other business and close the meeting Non-Voting No vote
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RWE AG, ESSEN Agenda Number: 701479455
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Security: D6629K109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007037129
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 27 MAR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
proposal of the appropriation of the distributable
profit
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,771,586,622.55 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 3.15 per no-par
share EUR 10,872.55 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 18 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to 10% of its share capital,
at a price differing neither more than 10%
from the market price of the shares if they
are acquired through the stock exchange, nor
more than 20% if they are acquired by way of
a repurchase offer, on or before 16 OCT 2009;
the Company shall also be authorize d to use
put and call options for the repurchase of
up to 5% of its own shares, on or before 16
OCT 2009; the price paid and received for such
options shall not deviate more than 5% from
their theoretical market value, the price paid
for own shares shall not deviate more than
20% from the market price of the shares the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if the shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, and to retire the shares
7. Resolution on the creation of new authorized Mgmt For For
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Article of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to increase the Company's
share capital by up to EUR 287,951,360 through
the issue of new bearer no-par shares against
payment in cash or kind, on or before 16 APR
2013; Shareholders shall be granted subscription
rights except for a capital increase of up
to 10% of the Company's share capital against
payment in cash if the new shares are issued
at a price not materially below their market
price, for a capital increase against payment
in kind in connection with mergers and acquisitions,
and for residual amounts
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SAIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932877028
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Security: 78390X101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker: SAI
ISIN: US78390X1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH C. DAHLBERG Mgmt For For
FRANCE A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
WOLFGANG H. DEMISCH Mgmt For For
JERE A. DRUMMOND Mgmt For For
JOHN J. HAMRE Mgmt For For
MIRIAM E. JOHN Mgmt For For
ANITA K. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JUMPER Mgmt For For
HARRY M.J. KRAEMER, JR. Mgmt For For
E.J. SANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LOUIS A. SIMPSON Mgmt For For
A. THOMAS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 2006 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
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Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Agenda Number: 701559986
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Security: D66992104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007164600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 13 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,582 ,667,897.40 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par
share EUR 986,567,284.40 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 04 JUN 2 008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Berlin
6. Election of Mr. Bernard Liautaud to the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to EUR 120,000,000, at a price
neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below the market price of the shares if
they are acquired through the stock exchange,
nor differing more than 20% from the market
price of the shares if they are acquired by
way of a repurchase offer, on or before 30
NOV 2009; the Company shall be authorized to
sell the shares on the stock exchange and to
offer them to the shareholders for subscription;
the Company shall also be authorized to dispose
of the shares in another manner if they are
sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to offer the shares to BEE Owned
Companies against cash payment (the amount
being limited to EUR 1,500,000), to use these
shares for the acquisition of shares of Systems
Applications Products (South Africa) (Proprietary)
Limited (the amount being limited to EUR 1,500,000),
to offer the shares to other third parties
for acquisition purposes, to use the shares
within the scope of the Company's Stock Option
and Incentive Plans, or for satisfying conversion
and option rights, and to retire the
8. Authorization of the Board of Managing Directors Mgmt Against Against
to use call and put options for t he purpose
of the acquisition of own shares as per item
7
9. Amendments to the Articles of Association a) Mgmt For For
Section 4(11), regarding the authorized capital
III of up to EUR 15,000,000 being revoked b)
Section 23(3), regarding the Company not being
obliged to send documents regarding a shareholders
meeting to the shareholders if the documents
are made available via inter net
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SAVVIS INC. Agenda Number: 932852165
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Security: 805423308
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: SVVS
ISIN: US8054233080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CLYDE A. HEINTZELMAN Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. KOEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES E. OUSLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
D.C. PETERSCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEFFREY H. VON DEYLEN Mgmt For For
MERCEDES A. WALTON Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. WELSH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
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Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SEABOARD CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827124
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Security: 811543107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: SEB
ISIN: US8115431079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN J. BRESKY Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID A. ADAMSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DOUGLAS W. BAENA Mgmt Withheld Against
KEVIN M. KENNEDY Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSEPH E. RODRIGUES Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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SIEMENS A G Agenda Number: 701427785
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Security: D69671218
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007236101
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive Supervisory Board report, Corporate Non-Voting No vote
Governance report, remuneration report, and
compliance report for fiscal 2006/ 2007
2. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2006/2007
3. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 1.60 per share
4.1 Postpone discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Johannes Feldmayer
4.2 Approve discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld (until June 30,
2007)
4.3 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter Loescher (as of July 1, 2007)
4.4 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger (as of June 1, 2007)
4.5 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Joe Kaeser for fiscal 2006/2007
4.6 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Rudi Lamprecht for fiscal 2006/2007
4.7 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Eduardo Montes for fiscal 2006/2007
4.8 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Juergen Radomski for fiscal 2006/2007
4.9 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Erich Reinhardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.10 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hermann Requardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.11 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Uriel Sharef for fiscal 2006/2007
4.12 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Klaus Wucherer for fiscal 2006/2007
4.13 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Johannes Feldmayer (until September 30,
2007), if discharge should not be postponed
5.1 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Heinrich von Pierer (until April 25,
2007)
5.2 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Cromme for fiscal 2006/2007
5.3 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Ralf Heckmann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.4 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Josef Ackermann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.5 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Lothar Adler for fiscal 2006/2007
5.6 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki for fiscal 2006/2007
5.7 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. John Coombe for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.8 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hildegard Cornudet for fiscal 2006/2007
5.9 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Birgit Grube for fiscal 2006/2007
5.10 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Bettina Haller (as of April 1, 2007)
5.11 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk for fiscal 2006/2007
5.12 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Berthold Huber for fiscal 2006/2007
5.13 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Walter Kroell for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.14 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Michael Mirow (as of April 25, 2007)
5.15 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Wolfgang Mueller (until January
25, 2007)
5.16 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Georg Nassauer (until March 31,
2007)
5.17 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Thomas Rackow for fiscal 2006/2007
5.18 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Dieter Scheitor (as of January 25, 2007)
5.19 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Albrecht Schmidt for fiscal 2006/2007
5.20 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle for fiscal 2006/
2007
5.21 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter von Siemens for fiscal 2006/2007
5.22 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Jerry Speyer for fiscal 2006/2007
5.23 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel for fiscal 2006
/2007
6. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for fiscal 2007/2008
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of Repurchased Shares
8. Authorize use of Financial Derivatives of up Mgmt For For
to 5% of Issued Share Capital when Repurchasing
Shares
9.1 Elect Josef Ackermann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.2 Elect Jean-Louis Beffa to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.3 Elect Gerd von Brandenstein to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Gerhard Cromme to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.5 Elect Michael Diekmann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.6 Elect Hans Michael Gaul to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.7 Elect Peter Gruss to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Nicola Leibinger- Kammueller to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Hakan Samuelsson to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.10 Elect Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932836957
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Security: 828806109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SPG
ISIN: US8288061091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BIRCH BAYH Mgmt For For
MELVYN E. BERGSTEIN Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN Mgmt For For
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ Mgmt For For
J. ALBERT SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
PIETER S. VAN DEN BERG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, Mgmt For For
L.P. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A "PAY FOR Shr For Against
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE (SIC)."
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
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Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
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SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932809203
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Security: 82966C103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: SIRO
ISIN: US82966C1036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM K. HOOD Mgmt For For
H.M. JANSEN KRAEMER, JR Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. SLOVIN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG DEUTSCHE Mgmt For For
TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT, AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT,
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUEFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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SLM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865136
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Security: 78442P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SLM
ISIN: US78442P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.M. DIEFENDERFER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701496639
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Security: F43638141
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000130809
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented
loss for the FY EUR 961,180,496 .73
O.2 Approve the record the loss for the year as Mgmt For For
a deficit in retained earnings; prior retained
earnings EUR 7,324,427 ,352.11 following this
appropriation, the retained earnings account
will show a new balance of EUR 6,363, 246,855.38.
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.25 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French tax
code this dividend will be paid on 06 JUN 2008
as required by Law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid,
were as follows EUR 3.30 for FY 2004 EUR 4.50
for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approves the agreements
entered into or which remained in force during
the FY
O.5 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Philippe Mgmt Abstain Against
Citerne as Director for a 4 year period
O.6 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt For For
Cicurel as a Director for a 4 year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Luc Mgmt For For
Vandevelde as a Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Nathalie Rachou as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 4 year period
O.9 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 175.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 10,207,239,700.00
[Authorization is given for a 18 month period]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 14 MAY, 2007 in its
resolution number 10 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to take the Mgmt For For
necessary powers to increase the capital, on
one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
by issuance, with preferred subscription rights
maintained, of shares and or debt securities,
or by way of capitalizing reserves, profits,
premiums or other means, provided that such
capitalization is allowed by law and under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising
the par value of existing shares, or by a combination
of these methods the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00.this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution number No 10 and 11 the shareholders'
meeting delegates to the Board of Directors
all powers in order to increase the share capital
by way of capitalizing, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 550,000,000.00 [authorization
is given for a 26 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 15; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board
of Directors to take all necessary measures
and accompllish all necessary formalities
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by issuance, without preferred subscription
rights maintained, of shares and or debt securities
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 100,000,000.00
the maximum nominal amount of debt securities
which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00
[authority is granted for a 26 month ] this
amount shall count against the overall value
set forth in resolution number 10 the share
holders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
beneficiaries this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its Resolution number 16
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the number of securities to be issued in the
event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right of shareholders,
at the same price as the initial issue, within
30 days of the closing of the subscription
period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial
issue this delegation is granted for a 26 month
period this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10, 11 this authorization supersedes the fraction;
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
Resolution number 17
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital [authority is
granted for a 26 month] this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in resolution
number 10, 11 this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 18; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
members of a Company savings plan and for an
amount that shall not exceed 3% of the share
capital this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10 and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Company who are Members of
a Company savings Plan; the shareholders meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to otake all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 19 [authority
is granted for 26 month]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, in 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
transactions, to beneficiaries to be chosen
by it, options giving the right either to subscribe
for new shares in the Company to be issued
through a share capital increase, or to purchase
existing shares purchased by the Company, it
being provided that the options shall not give
rights to a total number of shares, which shall
exceed 4% of the share capital the present
[authority is granted for a 26 month period]
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 10 and
11 the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
share holders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 20
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
occasions, existing or future shares, in favor
of the Employees or the Corporate Officers
of the Company and related companies they may
not represent more than 2% of the share capital
, this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 15, 10
and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides to
cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 21 [Authority is granted
for 26 months period]
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions and at
its sole discretion, by canceling all or part
of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a Stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period, this [authorization is given for a
26 month period], the shareholders' meeting
delegates to the board of directors, all powers
to charge the share reduction costs against
the related premiums, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 22
E.18 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SONUS NETWORKS INC Agenda Number: 932889756
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Security: 835916107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker: SONS
ISIN: US8359161077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HASSAN M. AHMED Mgmt For For
JOHN P. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
PAUL J. SEVERINO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS SONUS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SONY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701603626
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Security: J76379106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3435000009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.13 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.14 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.15 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
2. To issue Stock Acquisition Rights for the purpose Mgmt For For
of granting stock options
3. Shareholders' Proposal : To amend the Articles Shr For Against
of Incorporation with respect to disclosure
to shareholders regarding remuneration paid
to each Director
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SOTHEBY'S Agenda Number: 932859107
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Security: 835898107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: BID
ISIN: US8358981079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. ANGELO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL BLAKENHAM Mgmt For For
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Mgmt For For
ALLEN QUESTROM Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. RUPRECHT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. STEWART Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. TAUBMAN Mgmt For For
DIANA L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
DENNIS M. WEIBLING Mgmt For For
ROBIN G. WOODHEAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932898351
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Security: 84265V105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PCU
ISIN: US84265V1052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt For For
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt For For
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt For For
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt For For
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt For For
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt For For
CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
WHICH WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 320,000,000
SHARES TO 2,000,000,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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SPANSION, INC. Agenda Number: 932860643
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Security: 84649R101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker: SPSN
ISIN: US84649R1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BERTRAND F. CAMBOU Mgmt For For
DAVID E. ROBERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. Agenda Number: 932884910
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Security: 556269108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: SHOO
ISIN: US5562691080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD R. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
JOHN L. MADDEN Mgmt For For
PETER MIGLIORINI Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. RANDALL Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
WALTER YETNIKOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SUEZ SA Agenda Number: 701500503
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Security: F90131115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120529
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 2007, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Auditors; and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income for the 2007 FY is of Mgmt For For
EUR 5,760,911,877.77 and the retained earnings
of EUR 0.00, the recommendations of the Board
of Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Statutory
Dividend [EUR 0.10 per share]: EUR 130,704,352.00
Additional Dividend [EUR 1.26 per share] EUR
1,646,874,837.72 Dividends: EUR 1,777,579,189.92,
other reserves account: EUR 3,983,332,687.85;
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.36 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008, as required By Law, it is reminded that,
for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were
as follows: EUR 0.79 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for
FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code; and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.5 Appoint Mr. Edmond Alphandery as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 4-year period
O.6 Appoint Mr. Rene Carron as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.7 Appoint Mr. Etienne Davignon as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Albert Frere as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.9 Appoint Mr. Jean Peyrelevade as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Thierry De Rudder as a Director Mgmt Against Against
for a 4-year period
O.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 60.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 7,500,000,000.00, the number of shares
acquired by the Company with a view to their
retention or their subsequent delivery in payment
or exchange, as part of an external growth
operation , cannot exceed 5% of its capital;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 month period];
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY
2007 in its Resolution 10; delegates all powers
to the Board of Directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors, in order to Mgmt For For
increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion: up to a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00 by way
of issuing ordinary shares and, or any securities,
even debt securities, giving access to shares
of the Company or subsidiaries [the par value
of the shares issued in accordance with Resolution
13 shall count against this amount], up to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00
by way of capitalizing premiums, reserves,
profits and, or other means, provided that
such Capitalization is allowed By Law and under
the By Laws, to be carried out through the
issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par
value of the existing shares [ the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with Resolution 13 and 14 shall count against
this amount], [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorizations
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, if its Resolution 7
E.13 Authorize to the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, 1 or more occasions,
in France or abroad, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of ordinary shares
and, or any securities [even debt securities]
giving access to shares of the Company or subsidiaries
or, shares of the Company to which shall give
right securities to be issued by subsidiaries
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 500,000,000.00
[the par value of the debt securities issued
in accordance with Resolutions 12, shall count
against this amount] the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00, [Authority
expires at the end of 26 month period] it supersedes
the authorizations granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 05 MAY 2006, in Its
Resolution 8
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or abroad, by issuance,
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of hybrid debt securities the maximum nominal
amount of the issues, if the present delegation
is utilized by the Board of Directors, shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00 [the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with resolutions 12 and 13, shall count against
this amount] [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006 in its Resolution 11
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on 1or more
occasions, by way of issuing shares to be paid
in cash, in favor of Employees of the Company
and some related Companies, who are Members
of a Group Savings Plan and, or of a Voluntary
Savings Plan for the retirement [the Employees]
[Authority expires at the end of 26 month period];
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2% of the share capital the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favor of the beneficiaries
above mentioned, to cancels the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, in its Resolution 12
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on1 or more
occasions, up to a maximum nominal amount of
EUR 30,000,000.00, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of 15,000,000
new shares of a par value of EUR 2.00 each
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of any entities which only
subscribe, hold and sell Suez shares or other
financial instruments the present [Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]; to
cancel the authorization granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY 2007, in its
Resolution 12, to increase the share capital
in favor of spring multiple 2006 SCA and, or
any Company which may holds or sells Suez shares;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by canceling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period [Authority expires at
the end of 18 month period], it supersedes
the authorization granted by the combined shareholders'
meeting of MAY 04 2007, in its Resolution 15;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.18 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701620367
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Security: J7771X109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3890350006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
5. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Retiring Corporate Officers
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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP Agenda Number: 932838569
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Security: 78486Q101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: SIVB
ISIN: US78486Q1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC A. BENHAMOU Mgmt For For
DAVID M. CLAPPER Mgmt For For
ROGER F. DUNBAR Mgmt For For
JOEL P. FRIEDMAN Mgmt For For
G. FELDA HARDYMON Mgmt For For
ALEX W. "PETE" HART Mgmt For For
C. RICHARD KRAMLICH Mgmt For For
LATA KRISHNAN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PORTER Mgmt For For
MICHAELA K. RODENO Mgmt For For
KENNETH P. WILCOX Mgmt For For
KYUNG H. YOON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SWISS REINS CO Agenda Number: 701506377
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Security: H84046137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012332372
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 440791, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual and consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements for the 2007 FY
2. Approve the allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
3. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Executive Committee
4. Approve the cancellation of shares bought back Mgmt For For
and reduction of share capital
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association by the addition Mgmt For For
of the Company's legal form
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the 3 year term of office for the Members of
the Board of Directors
5.3 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the distribution of 20% of the years profit
to the statutory reserve fund
6.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Rajna Gibson B Randon as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Kaspar Villiger as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.3 Elect Mr. Raymond K. F. Chien as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.4 Elect Mr. Mathis Cabiallavetta as a Director Mgmt For For
6.2 Re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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SYBASE, INC. Agenda Number: 932838191
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Security: 871130100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: SY
ISIN: US8711301007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. DANIELS Mgmt For For
ALAN B. SALISBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 701610380
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Security: J8129E108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3463000004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7. Approve Details of Compensation as Stock Options Mgmt For For
for Directors
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850793
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Security: 87612E106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: TGT
ISIN: US87612E1064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TELEFONICA S A Agenda Number: 701508725
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Security: 879382109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0178430E18
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I. Examination and approval, if appropriate, of Mgmt For For
the Individual Annual Accounts, of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and of the Management
Report of Telefonica, S.A. and its Consolidated
Group of Companies, as well as of the proposed
allocation of profits/lossed of Telefonica,
S.A. and of the management of its Board of
Directors, all with respect to the Fiscal Year
2007.
II.1 Re-election of Mr. Jose Fernando de Almansa Mgmt For For
Moreno-Barreda to the Board of Directors.
II.2 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Jose Maria Abril Perez to the Board of Directors.
II.3 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Francisco Javier de Paz Mancho to the Board
of Directors.
II.4. Ratification of the interim appointment of Ms. Mgmt For For
Maria Eva Castillo Sanz to the Board of Directors.
II.5. Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Luiz Fernando Furlan to the Board of Directors.
III. Authorization to acquire the Company's own shares, Mgmt For For
either directly or through Group Companies.
IV. Reduction of the share capital through the cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares of treasury stock, excluding creditors'
right to object, and amendment of the article
of the By-Laws relating to the share capital.
V. Appointment of the Auditors of the Company for Mgmt For For
the Fiscal Year 2008.
VI. Delegation of powers to formalize, interpret, Mgmt For For
cure and carry out the resolutions adopted
by the shareholders at the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
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TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932833456
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Security: 88023U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TPX
ISIN: US88023U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. THOMAS BRYANT Mgmt For For
FRANCIS A. DOYLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HEIL Mgmt For For
PETER K. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
SIR PAUL JUDGE Mgmt For For
NANCY F. KOEHN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER A. MASTO Mgmt For For
P. ANDREWS MCLANE Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. TRUSSELL, JR. Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. Agenda Number: 932826172
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Security: 880915103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRA
ISIN: US8809151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL L. BENNETT Mgmt For For
PETER S. JANSON Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KRONER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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TESCO PLC, CHESHUNT Agenda Number: 701645965
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Security: G87621101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008847096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 490252. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 23 FEB 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 23 FEB 2008
3. Declare a final Dividend of 7.7 pence per share Mgmt For For
recommended by the Directors
4. Re-elect Mr. Charles Allen as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. Harald Einsmann as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Rodney Chase as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Ms. Karen Cook as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Tim Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Approve to determine the remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
LLP by the Directors
12. Authorize the Director, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act), to
allot relevant securities [as defined in Section
80(2) of the Act] of the Company up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 130.8 million [which
is equal to approximately 33% of the current
issued share capital of the Company] [Authority
expires on 27 JUN 2013]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
on the passing of Resolution 12 pursuant to
Section 95 of the Act to allot equity securities,
for cash pursuant to the authority given to
the Directors, for the purposes of Section
80 of the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 19.6 million; Subsections 94(2) to 94(7)
of the Act apply for the interpretation of
this resolution and this power applies in relation
to a sale of shares which is included as an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if all references
in this resolution to any such allotment included
any such sale and as if in the first paragraph
of the resolution the words pursuant to the
authority conferred on the Directors for the
purposes of Section 80 of the Act were omitted
in relation to such sale; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the Company's
next AGM or 15 months from the date of the
passing of this resolution]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163(3) of the Act] of maximum number
of ordinary shares up to 784.8 million shares
of 5p each in the capital of the Company, at
a minimum price of 5p and up to 105% of the
average middle market quotations for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List, over the 5 business days immediately
preceding the purchase date; and the amount
stipulated by article 5(1) of the Buy-back
and stabilization regulation 2003; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the close next AGM of
the Company or 15 months from the date of this
resolution is passed]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
15. Authorize the Company and all Companies, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Section 366 of the New Act,
that are its subsidiaries at anytime during
the period for which this resolution: [a] make
donations to political parties and / or independent
election candidates, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; [b] make political donations to political
organizations, other than political parties,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [c] incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total, during the period beginning with
the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on the date of the Company's next
AGM; for the purpose of this resolution the
terms political donations, political expenditure,
independent election candidates, political
parties and political organization shall have
the meaning given by part 14 of the New Act
S.16 Adopt, with immediate effect, the Articles of Mgmt For For
Association of the Company, in substitution
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association of the Company; subject to the
passing of Resolution 16(a) and with effect
from 00.01am on 01 OCT 2008 or such later time
at which Section 175 of the New Act shall be
brought into force, the New Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to Resolution
16(a) by the deletion of Article 91 and the
insertion of New Articles 91 and 92, and the
remaining Articles be numbered and the deletion
of Article 99 and the insertion of New Article
100, as specified
S.17 Approve the Company's Animal Welfare Policy Shr Against For
endorses the Five Freedoms concept proposed
by the Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC],
being: 1) Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; 2)
Freedom from Discomfort; 3) Freedom from Pain,
injury or Disease; 4) Freedom to Express Normal
Behaviour; 5) Freedom from Fear and Distress;
and acknowledge the study published in FEB
2008 by Knowles, TG et al and funded by the
UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs, entitled Leg Disorders in Broiler
Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
and noting that the Company's order, stock
and sale of standard intensive broiler chickens
endorses and/or contributes to an average of
27.6% of birds having poor locomotion and 3.3%
being almost unable to walk at an average age
of 40 days notwithstanding a culling process;
the Company sets a commitment within a fair
time frame to take appropriate measures to
ensure that chickens purchased for sale by
the Company are produced in systems capable
of providing the Five Freedoms
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THE BOEING COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826350
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Security: 097023105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: BA
ISIN: US0970231058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shr Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shr Against For
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shr For Against
ARRANGEMENTS
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932836286
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Security: 808513105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: SCHW
ISIN: US8085131055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER O. WALTHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUBMISSION OF Shr Against For
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
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Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932804253
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Security: 200641108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 14-Feb-2008
Ticker: CGI
ISIN: US2006411084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Mgmt For For
DATED OCTOBER 30, 2007, AMONG THE COMMERCE
GROUP, INC., MAPFRE S.A. AND MAGELLAN ACQUISITION
CORP., AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF MAPFRE.
02 TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL
OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871634
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Security: 25459L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: DTV
ISIN: US25459L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932843154
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Security: 260543103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DOW
ISIN: US2605431038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Mgmt For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Mgmt For For
JAMES A. BELL Mgmt For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Mgmt For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Mgmt For For
JOHN B. HESS Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Mgmt For For
RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
PAUL G. STERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shr Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shr Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A COMPENSATION PLAN. Shr For Against
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932820358
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Security: 38141G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: GS
ISIN: US38141G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
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Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Agenda Number: 932911111
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Security: 587118100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: MW
ISIN: US5871181005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE ZIMMER Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
RINALDO S. BRUTOCO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
SHELDON I. STEIN Mgmt Withheld Against
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. SECHREST Mgmt Withheld Against
LARRY R. KATZEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND Mgmt For For
AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE COMPANY'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN.
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THE TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 701613184
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Security: J86914108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3585800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Appropriation of Surplus Mgmt For For
2.1 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Election of a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.10 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Election of an Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.5 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Shareholders' Proposal : Appropriation of Surplus Shr Against For
5. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (1)
6. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr For Against
to the Articles of Incorporation (2)
7. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (3)
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt Against Against
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
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Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. Agenda Number: 932882942
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Security: 887319101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TWTC
ISIN: US8873191014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Mgmt For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Mgmt For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Mgmt For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Mgmt For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE Agenda Number: 701562414
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Security: F92124100
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120271
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447484 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 5,778,925,418.44, balance available
for distribution: EUR 8,275,800,768.51 Dividends:
EUR 4,983,591,440.79 as retained earnings:
EUR 3,292,209,327.72 as required by Law, it
is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 4,426.30 for FY
2006, EUR 3,930.90 for FY 2005, EUR 3,339.80
for FY 2004; the interim dividend of EUR 1.00
was already paid on 16 NOV 2007, the remaining
dividend of EUR 1.07 will be paid on 23 MAY
2008, and will entitle natural persons to the
50% allowance, in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date,
the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-38
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the agreements entered into or which remained
in force during the FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Thierry Desmarest
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Christophe De Margerie
O.7 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the Stock Market, subject
to the conditions; the maximum purchase price:
EUR 80.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired:
10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 7,050,558,160.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; authorize
supersedes the fraction unused; authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 11
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 5
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Paul Mgmt For For
Desmarais Jr. as a Director for a 3-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bertrand Mgmt For For
Jacquillat as a Director for a 3-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Lord Mgmt For For
Peter Levene of Portspoken as a Director for
a 3-year period
O.11 Appoint Ms. Patricia Barbizet as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Claude Mandil as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 3-year period
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 2,500,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of shares and or debt securities; to increase
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 10,000,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or
other means, provided that such capitalization
is allowed By-Law and under the By-Laws, by
issuing bonus shares or raising the par value
of existing shares, or by a combination of
these methods; [Authority expires at the end
of 26 months]; and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 875,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of ordinary shares or debt securities; the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months];
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in Resolution 13; and to charge
the share issuance costs against the related
premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to 1-10
of the new capital after each increase
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in Resolution 14; and to decide to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital on 1 or more occasions as
its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; the nominal
amount that shall not exceed EUR 1.5 and to
decide to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of the employees
for whom the capital increase is reserved;
this delegation of powers supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees or the Corporate
Officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.8% of the
share capital; [Authority expires at the end
of 38 months]; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorize supersedes the fraction unused of
the authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 17 MAY 2005 in its Resolution No.13
A. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to remove the terms of office of Mr.
Mantoine Jeancourt Galignani as a Director
B. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
Amend the Article 12 of the ByLaws
C. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to grant,
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.2% of the share capital [Authority expires
at the end of 26 month period]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution 13; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries of the shares that are
granted; and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701616027
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Security: J92676113
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3633400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.27 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.28 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.29 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.30 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
4 Approve Purchase of Own Shares Mgmt For For
5 Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated Mgmt Against Against
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Auditors
6 Amend the Compensation to be Received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors
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TRANE INC. Agenda Number: 932898185
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Security: 892893108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TT
ISIN: US8928931083
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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 DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH
AS ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING
ANY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701457877
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 443208 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437075, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1.A Information request Non-Voting No vote
1.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
PROPOSAL: Approve the request for a Special
Audit [Sonderprufung] by Ethos
2. Approve the stock dividend; the creation of Mgmt For For
authorized capital; and approval of the Articles
4b of the Articles of Association
3.1 Approve the mandatory Convertible Notes; the Mgmt For For
creation of conditional capital; and approval
of Article 4a Paragraph 3 of the Articles of
Association
3.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
PROPOSAL: Approve the ordinary capital increase,
with right offering
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt For For
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt For For
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt For For
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt For For
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt For For
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt For For
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt For For
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701506454
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 08 MAY 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
O.1 Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
to gether with Board of Directors and the auditing
Company report Board of Auditors report presentation
of consolidated balance sheet
O.2 Approve the profits allocation Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 for Mgmt For For
the Top Management of the Group Unicredit
O.4 Approve the Shareholding Plan for all Unicredit Mgmt For For
Group Employees
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt For For
O.6 Approve the determine the emoluments to the Mgmt For For
Member of the Board of Directors
O.7 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 8, 9, 18, 19 and 20 Mgmt For For
of Unicredit Group Meeting regulations
O.8 Approve the emoluments for saving the shareholders Mgmt For For
common representative
O.9 Authorize the current activites as per the Article Mgmt For For
2390 of the civil code
E.1 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on 1 or more occasions
for a maximum period of 1 year starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
corporate capital increase, with no option
right, of max EUR 61,090,250 corresponding
to up to 122,180,500 unicredit ordinary shares
with NV EUR 0.50 each, reserved to the Management
of the holding and of group banks and Companies
who hold position s of particular importance
for the purposes of achieving the groups overall
objectives consequent amendments to the Articles
of Association
E.2 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on one or more occasions
for a maximum period of 5 years starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
free corporate capital increase, of maxeur
12,439,750 corresponding to up to 24,879,500
unicredit ordinary shares with NV EUR 0.50
each, reserved to the Management of the holding
and of group banks and companies who hold positions
of particular importance for the purposes of
achieving the groups overall objectives consequent
amendments to the Articles of Association
E.3 Approve the repeal of the Section [vi] [of the Mgmt For For
Executive Committee] and of the Articles 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32 of the Corporate By Laws
and related renumbering of the following Sections
and the Articles amendment of the Articles
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29 [as renumbered after the elimination
of the Articles 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] of
the Corporate By Laws
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
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Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt For For
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt For For
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt For For
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt For For
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt For For
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt For For
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt For For
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNILEVER PLC Agenda Number: 701506694
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Security: G92087165
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B10RZP78
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the report and accounts for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Declare a dividend of 34.11p on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. P. J. Cescau as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. J. A. Lawrence as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J. A. Lawrence
7. Re-elect Professor G. Berger as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect the Rt Hon the Lord Brittan of Spennithorne Mgmt For For
QC, DL as a Director
9. Re-elect Professor W. Dik as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Mr. C. E. Golden as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect the Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as a Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-elect Mr. K. J. Storm as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. M. Treschow as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-elect Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Director Mgmt For For
18. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
19. Authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
20. Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to issue shares
S.21 Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to disapply pre-emption rights
S.22 Approve to renew the authority to the Company Mgmt For For
to purchase its own shares
S.23 Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850969
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Security: 907818108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: UNP
ISIN: US9078181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. CARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.B. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.W. DUNHAM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. HOPE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.C. KRULAK Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.W. MCCONNELL Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. MCLARTY III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.R. ROGEL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 500,000,000 Mgmt For For
TO 800,000,000 SHARES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Agenda Number: 932828405
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Security: 911312106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: UPS
ISIN: US9113121068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BURNS Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
STUART E. EIZENSTAT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
ANN M. LIVERMORE Mgmt For For
RUDY MARKHAM Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
CAROL B. TOME Mgmt For For
BEN VERWAAYEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS UPS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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UNITED STATIONERS INC. Agenda Number: 932855767
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Security: 913004107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: USTR
ISIN: US9130041075
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD W. GOCHNAUER Mgmt For For
DANIEL J. GOOD Mgmt For For
JEAN S. BLACKWELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886306
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Security: 91324P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: UNH
ISIN: US91324P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Mgmt For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
VESTING SHARES
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Agenda Number: 932806384
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Security: 913915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: UTI
ISIN: US9139151040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD A. CONRAD Mgmt For For
KIMBERLY J. MCWATERS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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VALUECLICK, INC. Agenda Number: 932841009
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Security: 92046N102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: VCLK
ISIN: US92046N1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES R. ZARLEY Mgmt For For
DAVID S. BUZBY Mgmt For For
MARTIN T. HART Mgmt For For
TOM A. VADNAIS Mgmt For For
JEFFREY F. RAYPORT Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PETERS Mgmt For For
JAMES A. CROUTHAMEL Mgmt For For
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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. Agenda Number: 932838482
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Security: 922417100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: VECO
ISIN: US9224171002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEL A. ELFTMANN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PEELER Mgmt For For
PETER J. SIMONE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST Agenda Number: 932850313
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Security: 929042109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: VNO
ISIN: US9290421091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. DEERING Mgmt For For
MICHAEL LYNNE Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. SMITH Mgmt For For
RONALD G. TARGAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR TRUSTEES.
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W-H ENERGY SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932862281
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Security: 92925E108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WHQ
ISIN: US92925E1082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH T. WHITE, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. WHILDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES D. LIGHTNER Mgmt For For
MILTON L. SCOTT Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER MILLS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BROCK Mgmt For For
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932822643
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Security: 929903102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: WB
ISIN: US9299031024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shr For Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932822667
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Security: 930059100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: WDR
ISIN: US9300591008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALAN W. KOSLOFF Mgmt For For
JERRY W. WALTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. 2003 EXECUTIVE
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
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Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST Agenda Number: 932857747
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Security: 939653101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WRE
ISIN: US9396531017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. EDWARD S. CIVERA Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932847114
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Security: 941053100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WCN
ISIN: US9410531001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT H. DAVIS Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE SECOND Mgmt For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED SENIOR MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS WCI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC Agenda Number: 932781710
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Security: 942712100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Nov-2007
Ticker: WW
ISIN: US9427121002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I DIRECTOR
JOHN J. GABARRO Mgmt No vote
JOHN J. HALEY Mgmt No vote
R. MICHAEL MCCULLOUGH Mgmt No vote
KEVIN L. MEEHAN Mgmt No vote
BRENDAN R. O'NEILL Mgmt No vote
LINDA D. RABBITT Mgmt No vote
C. RAMAMURTHY Mgmt No vote
GILBERT T. RAY Mgmt No vote
JOHN C. WRIGHT Mgmt No vote
II RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt No vote
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008.
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WELLPOINT, INC. Agenda Number: 932847304
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Security: 94973V107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WLP
ISIN: US94973V1070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANGELA F. BRALY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H.T. BUSH Mgmt For For
WARREN Y. JOBE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM G. MAYS Mgmt For For
SENATOR D.W. RIEGLE, JR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. RYAN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823897
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Security: 949746101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: WFC
ISIN: US9497461015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Shr Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE.
07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" Shr For Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Shr Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Shr Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932849865
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WR
ISIN: US95709T1007
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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
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MOORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORP, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701405929
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Security: Q97417101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000WBC1
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditors' report of Westpac
for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.a Re-elect Mr. Edward [Tad] Alfred Evans as a Mgmt For For
Director of Westpac Banking Corporation, who
retires in accordance with Articles 9.2 and
9.3 of the Constitution
2.b Re-elect Mr. Gordon McKellar Cairns as a Director Mgmt For For
of Westpac Banking Corporation, who retires
in accordance with Articles 9.2 and 9.3 of
the Constitution
3. Approve, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, to grant the restricted shares under
the Chief Executive Officer Restricted Share
Plan and grant of performance share rights
and performance options under the Chief Executive
Officer Performance Plan to the future Managing
Director and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Gail Kelly, as specified
S.4 Amend the Westpac Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
5. Adopt the annual remuneration report for the Mgmt For For
YE 30 SEP 2007
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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826071
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Security: 962166104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: WY
ISIN: US9621661043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN I. KIECKHEFER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN POSITION Shr Against For
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF AUDITORS
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XEROX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932860693
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Security: 984121103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: XRX
ISIN: US9841211033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GLENN A. BRITT Mgmt For For
URSULA M. BURNS Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Mgmt For For
VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Mgmt For For
ANN N. REESE Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REQUIRING MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORTING OF Shr Against For
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
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XSTRATA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701524870
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Security: G9826T102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031411001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the annual report and financial Mgmt For For
statements of the Company and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon for
the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of USD 0.34 cents per Mgmt For For
ordinary share in respect of the YE 31 DEC
2007
3. Receive and approve the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report as specified for the YE 31 DEC 2007
4. Re-elect Mr. Willy Strothotte, as a Non-Executive Mgmt Abstain Against
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Paul Hazen, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
6. Re-elect Mr. Lan Strachan as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
7. Re-elect Mr. Claude Lamoureux, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
8. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company to hold office until the conclusion
of the next general meeting at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Directors to determine the remuneration of
the Auditors
9. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, and pursuant by Article
14 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities [Section 80] up
to an amount of USD 161,944,486.00 [equivalent
to 323,888,972 ordinary shares of USD 0.50
each in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company after the passing of this Resolution]
S.10 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, pursuant by Article
15 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)]
of the Companies Act 1985, and the amount is
USD 24,291,673.00 [equivalent to 48,583,346
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital
of the Company]; [Authority expires at the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company after
the passing of this Resolution]
S.11 Amend the new form of Article of Association Mgmt For For
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'A' [the 'New
Article'] de adopted as the Article of Association
of the Company with the effect from the conclusion
of the meeting in substitution for, and to
exclusion of, the existing Article of Association
S.12 Amend, subject to the passing Resolution 11, Mgmt For For
that the proposed new form of Article of Association
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'B' be adopted
as the Article of Association of the Company
with effect from the entry into force of Section
175 of Companies Act 2006 at 00:01am on 01
OCT 2008, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the New Articles
13. Approve the amendments to the rules of the Xstrata Mgmt For For
Plc added Value Incentive Plan, which are summarized
as specified in the notice of AGM, and are
shown in the copy of the rules produced to
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman for
the purpose of identification
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932865085
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Security: 988498101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: YUM
ISIN: US9884981013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Mgmt For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Mgmt For For
BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Mgmt For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Mgmt For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Mgmt For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shr Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39
OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shr Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
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Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437454 INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt For For
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt For For
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt For For
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt For For
TDX Independence 2030 Exchange-Traded Fund
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A. SCHULMAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932800217
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Security: 808194104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Jan-2008
Ticker: SHLM
ISIN: US8081941044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL CAPORALE, JR. Mgmt For *
LEE MEYER Mgmt For *
02 TO RATIFY THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE Shr Against *
SCHULMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY SET
UP A SPECIAL COMMITTEE CONSISTING SOLELY OF
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT WOULD ENGAGE THE
SERVICES OF AN INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM TO EVALUATE
ALTERNATIVES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER
VALUE.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For *
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2008.
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ABB LTD, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701537194
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Security: H0010V101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012221716
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 444950, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report and consolidated financial Mgmt Abstain Against
statements; the Group Auditor's report; annual
financial statements; the Auditor's report
for the fiscal 2007
2. Approve the annual report, the consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements and the annual financial
statements for 2007
3. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the persons entrusted with Management
4. Approve to release CHF 2,086,682,937 of the Mgmt For For
legal reserves and allocate those released
to other reserves and to carry forward the
available earnings in the amount of CHF 1,77,263,198
5. Approve to create additional contingent share Mgmt For For
capital in an amount not to exceed CHF 500,000,000
enabling the issuance of up to 200,000,000
ABB Ltd shares with a nominal value of CHF
2.50 each by amending the first 3 Paragraphs
of Article 4bis of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
6. Approve to reduce the share capital of CHF 5,790,037,755.00Mgmt For For
by CHF 1,111,687,248.96 to CHF 4,678,350,506.04
by way of reducing the nominal value of the
registered Shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02 and to use the nominal value reduction
amount for repayment to the shareholders; to
confirm as a result of the the Auditors, that
the claims of the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the capital reduction; to amend
the Article 4 Paragraph 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation according to the specified wording
as per the date of the entry of the capital
reduction in the commercial register as specified;
to amend the Article 4bis Paras 1 and 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation, correspondingly
reflecting the reduced nominal value of the
registered shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02, as per the date of the entry of
the capital reduction in the commercial register
7. Amend the Article 13 Paragraph 1 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [as specified]
8. Amend the Article 8 Paragraph 1, 19i], 20, 22 Mgmt For For
Paragraph.1, and 28 of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
9.1 Elect Mr. Hubertus Von Grunberg, German to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.2 Elect Mr. Roger Agnelli, Brazilian, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.3 Elect Mr. Louis R. Hughes, American, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.4 Elect Mr. Hans Ulrich Marki Swiss, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.5 Elect Mr. Michel De Rosen, French, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.6 Elect Mr. Michael Treschow, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.7 Elect Mr. Bernd W. Voss, German, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.8 Elect Mr. Jacob Wallenberg, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
10. Elect Ernst & Young AG as the Auditors for fiscal Mgmt For For
2008
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932813048
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Security: 000957100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker: ABM
ISIN: US0009571003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY G. FERNANDES Mgmt For For
MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701386903
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 01-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening of the extraordinary meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Approve the resignation of the Chairman of the Mgmt Abstain Against
Managing Board and Members of the Supervisory
Board
3.A Appoint Sir Fred Goodwin as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
3.B Appoint Mr. Jean-Paul Vetron as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Supervisory Board
3.C Appoint Mr. Juan Inciarte as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
4.A Appoint Mr. Mark Fisher as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.B Appoint Mr. Karel De Boeck as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Managing Board
4.C Appoint Mr. Brian Crowe as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.D Appoint Mr. Paul Dor as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.E Appoint Mr. Jan Peter Schmittmann as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.F Appoint Mr. Javier Maldonado as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.G Appoint Mrs. Marta Elorza Trueba as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.H Appoint Mr. John Hourican as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Managing Board
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701506125
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting No vote
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING
PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION
DATE SET ON 31MAR 20008. SHARES CAN BE TRADED
THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the General meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Adopt the minutes of the general meeting of Non-Voting No vote
shareholders held on 26 APR 2007 and of the
EGM of shareholders held on 20 SEP 2007 and
01 NOV 2007
3. Receive the report of the Managing Board for Non-Voting No vote
the year 2007
4.A Adopt the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
4.B Adopt the 2007 dividend an Interim Dividend Mgmt For For
of EUR 0.58 has already been declared and distributed
in 2007, no further dividend will be distributed
5.A Grant discharge of the Members of the Managing Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their Management during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting, and also regard: Mr. H. Scott-Barrett,
Mr. R. Groenink, Mr. P. Overmars, Mr. J. Kuiper,
Mr. H. Boumeester and Mr. R. Teerlink
5.B Grant discharge of the Members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their supervision during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting and also regard Mr. Lord Sharman
of Redlynch, Mr. D. Baron de Rothschild, Mr.
M. Pratini de Moraes, Mr. G. Randa and Mr.
P. Scaroni
6.A Approve to withdraw its instruction to Ernst Mgmt For For
& Young as the External Accountant of ABN AMRO
Holding N.V in connection with the proposed
appointment of Deloitte Accountants B.V. as
the External Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding
N.V. for the FY 2008
6.B Appoint Deloitte Accountants B.V. as the External Mgmt For For
Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. for the
FY 2008
7.A Appoint the Mr. M.G.J.De Jong of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Managing Board for a period of 4 years
from 11 APR 2008 as specified
7.B Appoint the Mr. B.B.Kopp of new Member of the Mgmt For For
Managing Board for a period of 4 years from
11 APR 2008 as specified
8.A Re-appoint Mr. A.A. Olijslager of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
8.B Re-appoint Mrs. T.A.Maas-De Brouwer of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
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ACCENTURE LTD Agenda Number: 932803390
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Security: G1150G111
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: BMG1150G1116
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE
1B RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SIR MARK MOODY-STUART
02 AMENDMENT OF THE BYE-LAWS OF ACCENTURE LTD, Mgmt For For
WHICH WOULD ENABLE ACCENTURE TO DELIVER FUTURE
COPIES OF OUR PROXY MATERIALS TO SHAREHOLDERS
ELECTRONICALLY BY POSTING THESE MATERIALS ON
AN INTERNET WEBSITE AND NOTIFYING OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE POSTING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP'S REMUNERATION.
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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809190
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Security: 00766T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACM
ISIN: US00766T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANCIS S.Y. BONG Mgmt For For
H. FREDERICK CHRISTIE Mgmt For For
S. MALCOLM GILLIS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AECOM'S AUDITORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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AEROPOSTALE, INC. Agenda Number: 932902213
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Security: 007865108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ARO
ISIN: US0078651082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JULIAN R. GEIGER Mgmt For For
BODIL ARLANDER Mgmt For For
RONALD BEEGLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HAUGH Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
MINDY C. MEADS Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID B. VERMYLEN Mgmt For For
KARIN HIRTLER-GARVEY Mgmt For For
EVELYN DILSAVER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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ALCOA INC. Agenda Number: 932838103
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Security: 013817101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AA
ISIN: US0138171014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
RATAN N. TATA Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA'S Shr Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932861481
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEONARD BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID W. KEISER Mgmt For For
MAX LINK Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. MADRI Mgmt For For
LARRY L. MATHIS Mgmt For For
R. DOUGLAS NORBY Mgmt For For
ALVIN S. PARVEN Mgmt For For
RUEDI E. WAEGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO 2004 INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
BY 2.4 MILLION SHARES (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT
IN THE EVENT OF STOCK SPLITS AND OTHER SIMILAR
EVENTS).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932876026
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Security: 01748X102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ALGT
ISIN: US01748X1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY ELLMER Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY P. FLYNN Mgmt For For
MAURICE J GALLAGHER, JR Mgmt For For
A. MAURICE MASON Mgmt For For
JOHN REDMOND Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN Agenda Number: 701546939
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Security: D03080112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008404005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of Managing Directors pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,475,825,000 as follows: Payment
of a dividend of EUR 5.50 per no-par share
Ex-dividend and payable date: 22 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
of securities trading financial institutions
in which the company holds a majority interest
shall be authorized to acquire and sell shares
of the company, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price on or before
20 NOV 2009, the trading portfolio of shares
to be acquired for such purpose shall not exceed
5% of the Company's share capital at the end
of any day
6. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
other than securities trading the company shall
be authorized to acquire own shares of up to
10% of its share capital at a price differing
neither more than 10% from the market price
of the shares if they are acquired through
the stock exchange nor more than 20% if they
are acquired by way of are purchase offer,
on or before 20 NOV 2009 the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized to dispose of
the shares in a manner other than the stock
exchange or a rights offering if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price to use the shares for acquisition
purposes to float the shares on Foreign Stock
Exchanges, to use the shares for the fulfillment
of conversion or option rights to use up to
124,187 own shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plan, to offer up to
5,000,000 shares to employees of the company
or its affiliates, and to retire the shares
7. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition Mgmt For For
of own shares the company shall also be authorized
to use put and call options for the acquisition
of own shares of up to 5% of the Company's
share capital, at a prices not deviating more
than 10 from the market price of the shares
8. Amendment to the Article of Association in respect Mgmt For For
of Members of the Nomination Committee shall
not receive an additional remuneration
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Investment Management SE, effective
retroactively from 01 JUL 2007 until at least
30 JUN 2012
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Argos 14 GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 NOV 2007 until at least 31 OCT 2012
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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ALON USA ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932841100
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Security: 020520102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ALJ
ISIN: US0205201025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ITZHAK BADER Mgmt For For
BOAZ BIRAN Mgmt For For
RON FAINARO Mgmt For For
AVINADAV GRINSHPON Mgmt For For
RON W. HADDOCK Mgmt For For
JEFF D. MORRIS Mgmt For For
YESHAYAHU PERY Mgmt For For
ZALMAN SEGAL Mgmt For For
AVRAHAM SHOCHAT Mgmt For For
DAVID WIESSMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS ALON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932823429
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. SANDOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823924
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Security: 025816109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: AXP
ISIN: US0258161092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.C. LEVIN Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION
OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932859878
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Security: 026874107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: AIG
ISIN: US0268741073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shr Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932853484
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Security: 029899101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: AWR
ISIN: US0298991011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
N.P. DODGE Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. KATHOL Mgmt For For
GARY F. KING Mgmt For For
LLOYD E. ROSS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY Mgmt For For
2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
04 TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE MEETING, OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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AMERIGROUP CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932846807
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Security: 03073T102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AGP
ISIN: US03073T1025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES G. CARLSON Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. CHILD Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. SHIRK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932847710
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Security: 031652100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AMKR
ISIN: US0316521006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. KIM Mgmt For For
ROGER A. CAROLIN Mgmt For For
WINSTON J. CHURCHILL Mgmt For For
JOHN T. KIM Mgmt For For
CONSTANTINE PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. OSBORNE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. ZUG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 54 86/91 US
cents in the each capital of the Company authoirsed
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
pirce which may be paid for an ordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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APTARGROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932833468
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Security: 038336103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: ATR
ISIN: US0383361039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KING W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
PETER H. PFEIFFER Mgmt For For
DR. JOANNE C. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BONUS PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701376596
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Security: L0302D103
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0307198241
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the merger by absorption of ArcelorMittal Mgmt For For
2. Grant discharge to the Board and the Auditors Mgmt For For
to fix place for keeping of books and records
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING LEVEL CUT-OFF DATE. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt For For
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt For For
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt For For
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the clsoe of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt For For
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt Against Against
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt For For
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt Against Against
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt For For
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt For For
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt Against Against
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt Against Against
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt For For
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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ARVINMERITOR, INC. Agenda Number: 932797763
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Security: 043353101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jan-2008
Ticker: ARM
ISIN: US0433531011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH B. ANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
RHONDA L. BROOKS Mgmt For For
STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED Agenda Number: 932846833
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Security: G05384105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: AHL
ISIN: BMG053841059
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
MR. DAVID KELSO Mgmt For For
MR. JOHN CAVOORES Mgmt For For
MR. LIAQUAT AHAMED Mgmt For For
MATTHEW BOTEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
GLYN JONES Mgmt For For
CHRIS O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
IAN CORMACK Mgmt For For
MAREK GUMIENNY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
JOHN HENDERSON Mgmt For For
CHRIS WOODMAN Mgmt For For
MS. TATIANA KERNO Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
JULIAN CUSACK Mgmt For For
JAMES FEW Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
DAVID SKINNER Mgmt For For
MS. KAREN GREEN Mgmt For For
MS. KATE VACHER Mgmt For For
MS. HEATHER KITSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD HOUGHTON AS CLASS II Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX I OF THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S 2008 SHARESAVE PLAN AS Mgmt For For
DETAILED IN APPENDIX II OF THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
TO SET THE REMUNERATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
06 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY/.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
08 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED;S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
LIMITED
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
11 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED
13 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
14 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED'S Mgmt For For
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
15 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED.
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF AIUK TRUSTEES Mgmt For For
LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
17 TO AMEND AIUK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
19 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
20 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
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ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA, TRIESTE Agenda Number: 701527814
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Security: T05040109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000062072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE ONLY THE
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND IF NECESSARY A THIRD
CALL ON 26 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND TO HANDLE THE
ORDINARY BUSINESS (SECOND CALL) THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARE BLOCKING WILL TAKE PLACE Non-Voting No vote
TWO DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE SHARES
DEPOSITED MUST NOT BE WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE
MEETING HAS TAKEN PLACE.
O.1 Receive the balance sheet report as of 31 DEC Mgmt For For
2007, profit allocation; resolutions related
thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN SET UP Non-Voting No vote
WITH SPIN CONTROL AND YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR
ONE OUT OF THE FOUR AUDITOR SLATES REPRESENTED
IN RESOULTIONS O.2.A, O.2.B, O.2.C, O.2.D
O.2.A Slate proposed by Board of Directors: Permanent Mgmt No vote
Auditors: Gaetano TERRIN, Giuseppe ALESSIO
VERNI, Gianfranco BARBATO. Alternate Auditors:
Maurizio DATTILO, Paolo BRUNO. PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL.
O.2.B Slate proposed by Algebris Global Financials Shr For Against
Master Fund: Permanent Auditor: 1. Filippo
ANNUNZIATA. Alternate Auditor: 1. Andrea Carlo
TAVECCHIO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
0.2.C Slate proposed by Edizione Holding S.p.A.: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Giuseppe PIROLA; Alternate Auditor:
1. Yuri ZUGOLARO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
o.2.d Slate proposed by Assogetioni's members: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Eugenio COLUCCI; Alternate Auditor:
1. Michele PAOLILLO. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.
O.3 Approve the Management Incentive Plan as per Mgmt For For
Article 114-BIS of the Legislative Decree 58/1998
and subsequent authorization to purchase and
dispose of own shares; resolutions related
thereto
E.1 Approve to cancel Article 8.2 of the By Law; Mgmt For For
resolution to be resolved with the quorum foreseen
for the extraordinary shareholders' meetings;
resolutions related thereto
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SAID THAT GIUSEPPE PIROLA Non-Voting No vote
AND YURI ZUGOLARO HAVE WITHDRAWN THEIR CANDIDACIES
FOR THE POST OF COMPANY STATUTORY ADVISOR.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE EDIZIONE HOLDING LIST WILL
NOT BE PUT TO VOTE AT THE ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC Agenda Number: 701478718
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Security: G0593M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009895292
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Mgmt For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Mgmt For For
of USD 0.52 [25.3 pence, 3.49 SEK] per ordinary
share and confirm the final dividend for 2007,
the second interim dividend of USD 1.35 [67.7
pence, 8.61 SEK] per ordinary share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditor
5.1 Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.2 Elect Mr. Hakan Mogren KBE as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.3 Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.4 Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.5 Elect Mr. John Patterson CBE FRCP as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.6 Elect Mr. BO Angelin as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.7 Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.8 Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.9 Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.10 Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.11 Elect Mr. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.12 Elect Mr. John Varley as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.13 Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
7. Authorize the Company and any Company which Mgmt For For
is or becomes a subsidiary of the Company during
the period to which this resolution relates
to: i)make donations to Political Parties;
ii) make donations to Political Organizations
other than political parties; and iii) incur
political expenditure during the period commencing
on the date of this resolution and ending on
the date the of the Company's AGM, provided
that in each case any such donation and expenditure
made by the Company or by any such subsidiary
shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and
together with those made by any subsidiary
and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate
USD 250,000, as specified
S.8 Amend the Company's Articles of Association Mgmt For For
by replacing GBP 1,100,000 in line 3 of the
Article 81 with GBP 1,750,000 as specified
9. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot new shares conferred on the Directors
by Article 7.1 of the Company's Articles of
Association, for the period commencing on the
date of the AGM and ending the date of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 [if earlier, on
30 JUN 2009 and such period [Section 80] amount
shell be USD 121,417,688
S.10 Approve to renew the power conferred on the Mgmt For For
Directors by Article 7.2 of the Company's Articles
of Association with the Section 80 amount being
USD 18,212,653; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]
S.11 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act
1985] of a maximum number of shares which may
be purchased is 145,701,226 [10% of the Company's
share capital in issue as at 31 JAN 2008] of
USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company,
at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and up to 105%
of the average of middle market values of the
Company's ordinary shares as derived from the
London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
S.12 Amend the Articles 87.1, 87.2, 87.3, 87.4, 87.5, Mgmt For For
87.6 and 87.7 of the Articles of Association
of the Company with effect from [and including]
the date on which Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 is brought into force, as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN LONDON Non-Voting No vote
AND SEB SWEDEN DOES NOT ARRANGE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.
NO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION IN THE COMPANY'S
SHARE BOOK IS NECESSARY FOR THIS MEETING. NO
SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY SEB. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888881
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Security: 05334D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: AUXL
ISIN: US05334D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROLF A. CLASSON Mgmt For For
AL ALTOMARI Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ANIDO Mgmt For For
EDWIN A. BESCHERER, JR. Mgmt For For
P.O. CHAMBON, M.D., PHD Mgmt For For
OLIVER S. FETZER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
RENATO FUCHS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS LANGER, M.D. J.D Mgmt For For
DENNIS J. PURCELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AVIVA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701505781
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Security: G0683Q109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002162385
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Elect Mr. Nikhesh Arora Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Scott Wheway Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Philip Scott Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Moss Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Colin Sharman Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditor's Mgmt For For
remuneration
10. Approve the renewal of the authority to allot Mgmt For For
unissued shares
11. Approve the renewal of the to make non pre-emptive Mgmt For For
share allotments
12. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
S.13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
14. Amend the Aviva Annual Bonus Plan 2005 Mgmt For For
15. Authorize the Company and any Subsidiary Company Mgmt For For
in the Group to make political donations
S.16 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
ordinary shares up to a specified amount
S.17 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/4% preference shares up to a specified
amount
S.18 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/8% preference shares up to a specified
amount
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AXA SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701477247
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Security: F06106102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120628
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
report s
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Mgmt For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Mgmt For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report regarding Mgmt For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Elect Mr. Francois Martineau as the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board Member
O.6 Elect the Mr. Francis Allemand as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.7 Elect the Mr. Gilles Bernard as the representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.8 Elect the Mr. Alain Chourlin as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.9 Elect the Mr. Wendy Cooper as the Representative Mgmt For For
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.10 Elect the Mr. Rodney Koch as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.11 Elect the Mr. Hans Nasshoven as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.12 Elect the Mr. Frederic Souhard as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.13 Elect the Mr. Jason Steinberg as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.14 Elect the Mr. Andrew Whalen as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.15 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Mgmt Against Against
issued share capital
E.16 Grant authority up to 1% of issued capital for Mgmt Against Against
use in Restricted Stock Plan
E.17 Approve the Stock Option Plans grants Mgmt Against Against
E.18 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mgmt For For
E.19 Approve the issuance of shares up to EUR 100 Mgmt For For
million for a private placement
E.20 Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation Mgmt For For
of repurchased shares
E.21 Grant authority the filing of required documents/other Mgmt For For
formalities
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701473681
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Security: E11805103
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113211835
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 444343 DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND
CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS FOR RESOLUTION 4.3.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts and Management report Mgmt For For
of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Sociedad
Anonima, and its consolidated group, application
of profits, distribution of a dividend, the
Company Management, all of the foregoing with
reference to the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Amend the Article 34, about number and appointment Mgmt For For
of the Articles of Associations in order to
reduce the maximum and minimum number of Directors
3. Amend the Article 36, about term of appointment Mgmt For For
and reappointment of the Directors, of the
Articles of Association, in order to change
the years of appointment to 3, instead of 5
4.1 Re-appoint Mr. D. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri Mgmt For For
Tellaeche
4.2 Re-appoint Mr. D. Roman Knorr Borras Mgmt For For
4.3 Approve the provisions of Article 34, second Non-Voting No vote
paragraph, of the Articles of Association,
set the number of Directors at the number of
Members existing at that time and according
to the resolutions adopted about this point
of the agenda as specified
5. Approve the increase by EUR 50,000,000,000 the Mgmt For For
maximum nominal amount authorized to the Board
by the general meeting held on 18 MAR 2006
in point 3 of the agenda; to issue fixed income
securities of any class and nature, even exchangeable,
not convertible into shares, the amount which
increased by agreement adopted in the general
meeting held on 16 MAR 2007
6. Authorize the Board for a maximum period of Mgmt For For
5 years to issue, up to maximum amount of EUR
9,000,000,000 securities convertible and or
exchangeable for Company shares, with exclusion,
if necessary, of the preferential subscription
rights, in conformity with Section 159.2 of
the Spanish Limited Companies Act, Ley De Sociedades
Anonimas, and to set the base and type of the
conversion and increase the Corporate capital
by the necessary amount, subsequently amending
the Article 5 of the Articles of Association
7. Authorize the Company to carry out the derivative Mgmt For For
acquisition of own shares, either directly
or via group companies; in conformity with
the provisions of Section 75 of the Spanish
Limited Companies Consolidation Act, Texto
Refundido De La Ley De Sociedades Anonimas,
establishing the limits and requirements for
these acquisitions, with the express power
to decrease the share capital for the amortization
of own shares; authorize the Board of Directors
for execution of the resolutions adopted by
the Board in this regard, rendering void the
authority granted by the general meeting of
shareholders held on 16 MAR 2007
8. Appoint the Auditors for the FY 2008 Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Board including the authority Mgmt For For
to depute the powers received to execute, rectify,
construe and implement the resolutions adopted
by the general meeting
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701582846
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 476993 DUE TO RECEIPT OF DIRECTORS NAMES.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING AND CHANGE
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Examination and approval, if deemed appropriate. Mgmt For For
of the annual accounts [balance sheet, profit
and loss statement, statements of changes in
net assets and cash flows, and notes] and of
the corporate management of Banco Santander,
S.A and its consolidated Group, all with respect
to the Fiscal Year ended 31 DEC 2007.
2. Application of results from Fiscal Year 2007. Mgmt For For
3.A Ratification of the appointment of Mr. Juan Mgmt For For
Rodriguez Inciarte.
3.B Re-election of Mr. Luis Alberto Salazar-Simpson Mgmt For For
Bos.
3.C Re-election of Mr. Luis Angel Rojo Duque. Mgmt For For
3.D Re-election of Mr. Emilio Botin-Sanz de Sautuola Mgmt For For
y Garcia de los Rios.
4. Re-election of the Auditor of Accounts for Fiscal Mgmt For For
Year 2008.
5. Authorization for the Bank and its Subsidiaries Mgmt For For
to acquire their own stock pursuant to the
provisions of Section 75 and the first additional
provision of the Business Corporations Law
[Ley de Sociedades Anonimas], depriving of
effect the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on
23 JUN 2007 to the extent of the unused amount.
6. Approval, if appropriate, of new Bylaws and Mgmt For For
abrogation of current Bylaws.
7. Amendment, if appropriate, of Article 8 of the Mgmt For For
Rules and Regulations for the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
8. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to carry out the resolution to be adopted
by the shareholders at the Meeting to increase
the share capital, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 153.1a) of the Business Corporations
Law, depriving of effect the authorization
granted by the shareholders at such General
Meeting on 23 JUN 2007.
9. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities that
are convertible into and/or exchangeable for
shares of the Company, setting standards for
determining the conditions for and modalities
of the conversion and or exchange and allocation
to the Board of Directors of the powers to
increase capital in the required amount, as
well as to exclude the preemptive subscription
rights of the shareholders and holders of convertible
debentures, depriving of effect the authorization
conferred by resolution Ten approved at the
Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of 21
JUN 2003.
10. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities not
convertible into shares.
11.A With respect to the long-term Incentive Policy Mgmt For For
approved by the Board of Directors, approval
of new cycles and a plan for the delivery of
Santander shares for implementation by the
Bank and companies of the Santander Group,
linked to certain requirements of permanence
or changes in total shareholder return and
earnings per share of the Bank.
11.B Approval of an incentive plan for employees Mgmt For For
of Abbey National Plc and other companies of
the Group in the United Kingdom by means of
options to shares of the Bank linked to the
contribution of periodic monetary amounts and
to certain requirements of permanence.
12. Authorization to the Board of Directors to interpret, Mgmt For For
remedy, supplement, carry out and further develop
the resolutions adopted by the shareholder
at the Meeting, as well as to delegate the
powers received from the shareholders at the
Meeting, and the grant of powers to convert
such resolutions into notarial instruments.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701506682
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' and the Auditors' reports Mgmt For For
and the audited accounts for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. David Booth as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir Michael Rake as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Patience Wheat Croft as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Fulvio Conti as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Gary Hoffman as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
8. Re-elect Sir John Sunderland as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Re-elect Sir Nigel Rudd as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
and in our political expenditure
13. Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities
S.14 Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities for cash other
than on a pro-rate basis to shareholders and
to sell treasury shares
S.15 Approve to renew the Company's authority to Mgmt For For
purchase its own shares
S.16 Authorize the off-market purchase of staff shares Mgmt For For
S.17 Authorize the creation of preference shares Mgmt For For
S.18 Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Mgmt For For
Company
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701508030
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to sanction and the passing and implementation Mgmt For For
of Resolution 17 as specified and to sanction
and to each and every variation, modification
or abrogation of the rights or privileges attaching
to the ordinary shares, in each case which
is or may be effected by or involved in the
passing or implementation of the said resolution
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BASF SE, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN Agenda Number: 701493037
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Security: D06216101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005151005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 03 APR 08 , WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the Financial Statements of Non-Voting No vote
BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007; presentation of Management's Analysis
of BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007 including the explanatory reports
on the data according to Section 289 (4) and
Section 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code;
presentation of the Report of the Supervisory
Board
2. Adoption of a resolution on the appropriation Mgmt For For
of profit
3. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Supervisory
Board
4. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Board
of Executive Directors
5. Election of an auditor for the financial year Mgmt For For
2008
6. Authorization to buy back shares and to put Mgmt For For
them to further use including the authorization
to redeem bought-back shares and reduce capital
7. Approval of control and profit and loss transfer Non-Voting No vote
agreements
7.A Agreement with BASF Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mgmt For For
mbH
7.B Agreement with BASF Bank GmbH Mgmt For For
8. Adoption of a resolution on the new division Mgmt For For
of the share capital (share split) and the
amendment of the Articles of Association
9. Adoption of a resolution on the amendment of Non-Voting No vote
Articles
9.A Amendment of Article 14, para. 2 Mgmt For For
9.B Amendment of Article 17, para. 1 Mgmt For For
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN Agenda Number: 701538300
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Security: D07112119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005752000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 04 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Mgmt For For
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report, and resolution
on the appropriation of the distributable profit
of EUR 1,031,861,592 as follows: payment of
a dividend of EUR 1.35 per entitled share ex-dividend
and payable date: 26 APR 2008
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
4. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, at a price
not differing more than 10% from the market
price of the shares, on or before 24 OCT 2009;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if t he shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions or within the scope of the Company's
Stock Option Plans, and to retire the shares
5.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013, the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the is-sue of bonds to holders of option
or conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing right s or participating
bonds with debenture like features
5.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 I)
6.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013. the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the issue of bonds to holders of option
and conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds with debenture like features
6.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 II)
7. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreements with the Company's wholly-owned
Subsidiaries Fuenfte Bayer VV GmbH, Sechste
Bayer VV GmbH and Erste Bayer VV AG as the
transfer-ring Companies, effective for a period
of at least 5 years
8. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447959. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932801752
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Security: 075887109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker: BDX
ISIN: US0758871091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
GARY A. MECKLENBURG Mgmt For For
CATHY E. MINEHAN Mgmt For For
ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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BELDEN INC. Agenda Number: 932868726
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Security: 077454106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: BDC
ISIN: US0774541066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID ALDRICH Mgmt For For
LORNE D. BAIN Mgmt For For
LANCE C. BALK Mgmt For For
JUDY BROWN Mgmt For For
BRYAN C. CRESSEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F.O. HARRIS Mgmt For For
GLENN KALNASY Mgmt For For
MARY S. MCLEOD Mgmt For For
JOHN M. MONTER Mgmt For For
BERNARD G. RETHORE Mgmt For For
JOHN S. STROUP Mgmt For For
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BG GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701527066
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Security: G1245Z108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008762899
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve the final dividend of 5.76 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share
4. Elect Dr. John Hood as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Baroness Hogg as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir John Coles as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
9. Authorize the Company to make EU political donations Mgmt For For
to political parties or independent election
candidates up to GBP 15,000 to political organizations
other than political parties up to GBP 15,000
and incur EU political expenditure up to GBP
20,000
10. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 117,078,772
11. Approve the BG Group plc Long Term Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan 2008
12. Approve the BG Group plc Sharesave Plan 2008 Mgmt For For
13. Approve the BG Group plc Share Incentive Plan Mgmt For For
2008
14. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 16,720,201
15. Grant authority for the market purchase of 334,404,035 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares
16. Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BHP BILLITON LTD Agenda Number: 701375063
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Security: Q1498M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000BHP4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
10. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
relevant securities conferred on the Directors
by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's Articles
of Association be renewed for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008,
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
equity securities for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of the AGM of BHP
Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited
in 2008, and for such period the Section 89
amount [under the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985] shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc ["shares"] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares to be purchased
be 232,802,528, representing 10% of BHP Billiton
Plc's issued share capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority, which would or might be
completed wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of Performance Shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director Mr. M.
J. Kloppers, in the specified manner
20. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. C. W. Goodyear, in the
specified manner
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BHP BILLITON PLC Agenda Number: 701375760
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Security: G10877101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by
rotation
10. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Limited who retires
by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot equity securities for cash conferred
on the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008 and for such period the Section 89 amount
[under the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985]
shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares hereby authorized
to be purchased be 232,802,528, being 10% of
BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority which would or might be completed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of performance shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director, Mr.
Marius J. Kloppers, as specified
20. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. Charles W. Goodyear, as
specified
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BNP PARIBAS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701502999
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Security: F1058Q238
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000131104
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the FYE in 31 DEC
2007, in the form presented to the meeting
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented,
showing an after Tax net income of EUR 4,531,
812,601.84
O.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: net income for the FY: EUR 4,531,812,601.84
profit retained earnings: EUR 12,439,561,352.21
total EUR 16,971,373,954.05 to the special
investment reserve: EUR 19,544, 500.00 dividends:
EUR 3,034,079,740 .75 retained earnings: EUR
13,917,7 49,713.30 total : EUR 16,971,373,95
4.05 the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.35 per s hare [of a par value of EUR
2.00 each], and will entitle to the deduction
provided by the French Tax Code [Article 158.3.2],
this dividend will be paid on 29 MAY 2008,
the Company holding some of its own shares,
so that the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the 'retained
earnings' account as required by Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 2.00 for FY 2004
EUR 2.60 for FY 2005 EUR 3.10 for FY 2006;
and to withdraw from the 'retained earnings'
account the necessary sums to pay the dividend
above mentioned, related to the shares of which
the exercises of the stock subscription options
were carried out before the day the dividend
was paid
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Articles L.225.38 and
sequential of the French Commercial Code, approves
said report and the agreements referred t o
therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share
capital, that is 90,569, 544 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 9,056,95
4,400.00; [authority expires at 18 month period]
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 15 MAY
2007 in its Resolution number 5; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.6 Appoints Mrs. Daniela Weber Rey as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3 year period
O.7 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Grappotte as Director for a 3 year period
O.8 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Lepet it as Director for a 3 year period
O.9 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Mgmt For For
Berge R. Keniston as Director for a 3 year
period
O.10 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Helene Mgmt For For
Ploix as Director for a 3 year period
O.11 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Baudouin Mgmt For For
Prot as Director for a 3 year period
O.12 Authorize the Bearer of an original, a copy Mgmt For For
or extract of the minutes of this meeting to
carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed by Law
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
1,000,000,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscript ion rights maintained, of BNP Pariba
s' ordinary shares and securities giving access
to BNP Paribas' capital, the maximum nominal
amount of debt securities which may be issued
shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000 .00, [authority
expires at 26 month period] it Supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the s hare issuance
costs against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to
fund the Legal Reserve
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
350,000,000.00, by issuance, without preemptive
subscription rights and granting of a priority
time limit, of BNP Paribas' shares and securities
giving access to BNP Paribas' capital, the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00;
[authority expires at 26 month period]; it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on 1 or more occasions, without preemptive
subscript ion rights, the share capital to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 250,0 00,000.00,
by issuance of shares tendered to any public
exchange offer made by BNP Paribas; [Authority
expires at 26 month period], and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the share issuance costs
against the related premiums and deduct from
the premiums the amounts necessary to fund
the Legal Reserve
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10 % of the share
capital, by way of issuing , without pre emptive
subscription rights, shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of unquoted capital securities;
[Authority expires at 26 month period] and
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.17 Approve to decides that the overall nominal Mgmt For For
amount pertaining to: the capital increases
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions 14 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 350,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions Number 14 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00, the shareholders'
subscription rights being cancelled
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maxi mum nominal
amount of EUR 1,000,000 ,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional
paid in capital, by issuing bonus share s or
raising the par value of existing shares, or
by a combination of these methods; [Authority
expires at 26 month period] it supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Approve the overall nominal amount of the issues, Mgmt For For
with or without pre-emptive subscription rights,
pertaining to: the capital increases to be
carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions 13 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 1,00 0,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions Number 13 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares,
in favour of Members of a Company savings plan
of the group BNP Paribas; [Authority expires
at 26 month period] and for a nominal amount
that shall not exceed EUR 36,000,000.00, it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier authorization to the same effect;
and to decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries above mentioned; and to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees of BNP Paribas
and Corporate Officers of the related Companies,
they may not represent more than 1.5 % of the
share capital; [Authority expires at 38 month
period], it supersedes, for the unused amounts,
any and all earlier authorization to the same
effect; and to decides to cancel t he shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of any persons concerned by the characteristics
given by the Board of Directors; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Mgmt For For
1 or more transactions, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either
to subscribe for new shares in the Company
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 3 % of the share
capital, the total number of shares allocated
free of charge, accordingly with t he authority
expires in its Resolution 21, shall count against
this ceiling, the present authorization is
granted for a 38 month period, it supersedes,
for the amounts unused, any and all earlier
delegation s to the same effect; and to decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of the beneficiaries of the
stock subscription options; and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a Stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority expires
at 18 month period] it supersedes the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 11; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.24 Amend the Article Number 18 of the By Laws Mgmt For For
E.25 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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BP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701477499
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Security: G12793108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007980591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Director's annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt Abstain Against
3. Re-elect Mr. A Burgmans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C.B. Carroll as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I.C. Conn as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E.B. Davis, Jr. as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. D.J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Dr. B.E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. A.B. Hayward as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. A.G. Inglis as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Dr. D.S. Julius as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Mgmt For For
15. Re-elect Sir Ian Proser as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Sutherland as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
S.18 Adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
S.19 Approve to give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the Company
20. Approve to give limited authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
up to a specified amount
S.21 Approve to give authority to allot a limited Mgmt For For
number of shares for cash free of pre-emption
rights
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825310
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Security: 112723101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: BHS
ISIN: US1127231017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
IAN G. COCKWELL Mgmt For For
JOAN H. FALLON Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. FERCHAT Mgmt For For
J. BRUCE FLATT Mgmt For For
BRUCE T. LEHMAN Mgmt For For
ALAN NORRIS Mgmt For For
DAVID M. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. STELZL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932876103
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Security: 12811R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: CLMS
ISIN: US12811R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BRADFORD BULKLEY Mgmt For For
MITCHELL S. FEIGER Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. GILBERT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CANON INC. Agenda Number: 701477398
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Security: J05124144
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3242800005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4 Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Directors and Corporate Auditors
5 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
6 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
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CARREFOUR SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486587
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Security: F13923119
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120172
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the financial statements for the YE 2007 as
presented accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Executive
Committee for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY in the form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Louis
Duran; the Chairman of the Executive Committee
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Gilles
Petit, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Guy Yraeta,
the Member of the Executive Committee
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Thierry
Garnier, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.7 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Javier
Compo, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.8 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Maria
Folache, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.9 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by Articles L. 225.90.1
of the French Commercial Code; the said report
and the disposition foreseen by the Supervisory
Board regarding Mr. Jacques Bauchet, the Member
of the Executive Committee
O.10 Approves the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: income for
the FY: EUR 4,861,628,153.20 previous retained
earnings: EUR 360,625,087.72 distributable
income EUR 5,222,253,240.92 dividends: EUR
761,294,933.28 retained earnings EUR 4,460,958,307.64
and the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.08 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 23 APR
2008 as required by Law, it is reminded that
for the 3 FY the dividends paid were as follows:
EUR 0.94 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR
1.03 for FY 2006
O.11 Authorize the Executive Committee, to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 65.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired 10% of the share capital,
the maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,550,000,000.00; and to delegate all powers
to Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007 [Authority
after18 months];
E.12 Authorize the Executive Committee, to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more accessions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized
by Resolution Number 11 of the present meeting
and or by canceling shares already held by
the Company, up to a maximum 10% of the share
capital over a 24 month period; and to delegate
all powers to Executive Committee to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007;
[Authority expires after 18 months]
E.13 Authorize the Executive Committee, to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by in favor of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
the Members of a Company Savings Plan; for
a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR
29,000,000.00; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favor of he employees
of entities defined by the shareholders meeting;
and delegates all powers to the Executive Committee
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; [Authority expires
after 26 months]
E.14 Authorize the Executive Committee, to grant Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or
future shares, in favor of Employees and Corporate
officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.2% of the
share capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights; and to delegate all powers
to the Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 20 APR 2005; [Authority
expires after 38 months]
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CASCADE BANCORP Agenda Number: 932826956
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Security: 147154108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: CACB
ISIN: US1471541086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY L. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
PATRICIA L. MOSS Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. WELLS Mgmt For For
RYAN R. PATRICK Mgmt For For
JAMES E. PETERSEN Mgmt For For
JEROL E. ANDRES Mgmt For For
HENRY H. HEWITT Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. JOHANSEN Mgmt For For
CLARENCE JONES Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2008 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF SYMONDS, Mgmt For For
EVANS & COMPANY, P.C. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932886736
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Security: 149123101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: CAT
ISIN: US1491231015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FRANK BLOUNT Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Mgmt For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Mgmt For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Mgmt For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
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CDI CORP. Agenda Number: 932880811
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Security: 125071100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: CDI
ISIN: US1250711009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER H. BALLOU Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. EMMI Mgmt For For
WALTER R. GARRISON Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. KARLSON Mgmt For For
RONALD J. KOZICH Mgmt For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
BARTON J. WINOKUR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CDI Mgmt For For
CORP.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932848724
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Security: 125269100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CF
ISIN: US1252691001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WALLACE W. CREEK Mgmt For For
WILLIAM DAVISSON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN R. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CF INDUSTRIES Mgmt For For
HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865047
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shr Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shr Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY Shr Against For
SELECTION
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shr Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932842885
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Security: 125509109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: CI
ISIN: US1255091092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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CME GROUP Agenda Number: 932838444
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Security: 12572Q105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CME
ISIN: US12572Q1058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CRAIG S. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY BITSBERGER Mgmt For For
JACKIE M. CLEGG Mgmt For For
JAMES A. DONALDSON Mgmt For For
J. DENNIS HASTERT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. MILLER II Mgmt For For
TERRY L. SAVAGE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER STEWART Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COHEN & STEERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932851997
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Security: 19247A100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: CNS
ISIN: US19247A1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARTIN COHEN Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. STEERS Mgmt For For
RICHARD E. BRUCE Mgmt For For
PETER L. RHEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. SIMON Mgmt For For
EDMOND D. VILLANI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COHEN & Mgmt Against Against
STEERS, INC. 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COHEN & Mgmt For For
STEERS, INC. 2004 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701377500
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Security: Q26915100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000CBA7
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditor's report for the FYE
30 JUN 2007
2. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and authorize
the Directors to fix the remuneration of the
Auditors
3.A Re-elect Mr. Reg J. Clairs as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Articles 11.1 and 11.2 of the
Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of Australia
3.B Re-elect Mr. Harrison H. Young as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
3.C Re-elect Sir John A Anderson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
4. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rules Mgmt For For
10.14 and 10.15 for the participation of Mr.
Ralph J. Norris in the Group Leadership Share
Plan of Commonwelath Bank of Australia [GLSP];
and to grant AUD 11.56 Million worth of Shares
to Mr. Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,
under the Group Leadership Share Plan
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COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN SA, PARIS-LA DEFENSE Agenda Number: 701525175
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Security: F80343100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000125007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
2007 financial statements, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income of the FY is of EUR 871,149,776.16 Mgmt For For
and the retained earnings on 31 DEC 2007 of
EUR 1,506,206,006.74, i. e a total of EUR 2,377,355,782.90,
approve the recommendation of the Board of
Director and resolves that the income for the
FY be appropriated as follows: to the retained
earnings: EUR 1,619,264,403.25 to withdraw
as first dividend: EUR 73,960,134.60, as additional
dividend: EUR 684,131,245.05 i .e, the total
sum of EUR 758,091,379.65; the shareholders
will receive a net dividend of EUR 2.05 per
share, and will entitle to the 40 % deduction
provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend
will be paid on 19 JUN 2008; as required by
law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial
years, the dividends paid, were as follows:
EUR 1.28 for FY 2004, EUR 1.36 for FY 2005,
EUR 1.70 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, approve the agreement
referred to therein, between the Compagnie
De Saint Gobain and the Company Wendel
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Jean
Louis Beff as a Chairman of the Board of Directors
and which will come into effect as from the
cessation of its term o f office as Chairman
of the Board o f Directors
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Pierre
AndRe De Chalendar, General Manager
O.7 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements Governed by article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
agreements referred to therein, related to
due severance pay, in certain cases of cessation
of Mr. Pierre Andre De Chalendar' s term of
office
O.8 Authorize the Board of Directors to Buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 90.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
i. e. a number of 37,421,615 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share Buybacks: EUR 3,367,945,350.00;
the number of shares acquired by the company
with a view to their retention or their subsequent
delivery in payment or exchange as part of
a merger, divestment or capital contribution
can not exceed 5 % of its capital; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Louis Beffa as a Director for a 4 year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Isabelle Mgmt For For
Bouillot as a Director for a 4 year period
O.11 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Sylvia Mgmt For For
Jay as a Director for a 4 year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. Jean Bernard Lafonta as a Director Mgmt For For
[to replace Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado] for
a 4 year period
O.13 Appoint subject to approval of resolution number Mgmt For For
15, Mr. M. Bernard Gautier as a new Director
for a 4 year period
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed Mgmt For For
with the issuance of warrants giving right
to subscribe, on exceptional terms, to shares
of the Compagnie De Saint Gobain and their
allocation free of charge to the shareholders
of the Company being entitled to do so before
the end of the public offer period; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to increase the
capital by a maximum nominal value of EUR 375,000,000.00,
sets the maximum number of warrants to be issued,
to a number equal to the one of the shares
constituting the share capital when the warrants
are issued; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.15 Amend the Article number 9 of the Bylaws Mgmt For For
E.16 Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by law
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 932842912
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
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Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt For For
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt For For
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For For
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt For For
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt For For
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt For For
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CVS/CAREMARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843344
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Security: 126650100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CVS
ISIN: US1266501006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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DAIMLER AG, STUTTGART Agenda Number: 701482604
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Security: D1668R123
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007100000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the adopted Company statements, Non-Voting No vote
the approved consolidated financial statements,
and the Management reports for Daimler AG and
the Group for the 2007 FY, the report of the
Supervisory Board and the explanatory report
of the Board of Management providing details
on takeover provisions as required by Section
289, and Section 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,183,998,802.37 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 2 per entitled
share EUR 4,156,261,610.37 shall be allocated
to the revenue reserves, ex-dividend and payable
date: 10 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG, Berlin
6. Authorization to acquire its own shares; the Mgmt For For
Company shall be authorized to acquire own
shares of up to 10 % of its share capital,
at prices not deviating more than 10 % from
the market price of the shares, on or before
09 OCT 2009; the Board of Directors shall be
authorize to use the shares for acquisition
purposes or within the scope of the Stock Option
Plan , to offer the shares to Employees, and
to retire the shares
7. Resolution on authorization to use derivative Mgmt For For
financial instruments in the context of acquiring
own shares
8. Resolution on the election of new members of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
9. Resolution on the increase of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments
to the Articles of Association; the ordinary
Members of the Supervisory Board shall receive
a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 100,000;
the Chairman shall receive 3 times, the Deputy
Chairman 2 times, Committee Chairman 1 and
a half times, and other Committee Members one
and a 3 times, the amount; in addition, all
Members shall receive an attendance fee of
EUR 1,100 per meeting.
10. Resolution on the revision of the authorized Mgmt For For
capital I, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital I shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against cash payment, on or before 08
APR 2013 [authorized capital I ]; shareholders
shall be granted subscription rights, except
for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription
rights to holders of warrants or convertible
bonds, and insofar as the issue price is not
materially below the market price
11. Resolution on the revision of t he authorized Mgmt For For
capital II, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital II shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against payment in kind, on or before
08 APR 2013 [authorized capital II]; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorize d
to exclude shareholders subscription rights;
the shareholders Ekkehard Wenger and Leonhard
Knoll have put forth the following additional
items for resolution
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to investigate the question of whether in carrying
out the share buyback program in the second
half of 2007, the duty of prudence was neglected
or actions of breach of trust occurred and
to what extent current or former Executives
profited from that
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the question whether in connection
with change of name proposed by the Board of
Management and Supervisory Board funds have
been senselessly wasted in contravention of
the legally required prudence
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- limit on the number of mandates of Members
of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- separate counting of votes from various shareholder
group
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- production of verbatim minutes of the shareholders
meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Members
of the Board of Management and the Supervisory
Board were in breach of duty in neglecting
to examine all options to make claims for damages
against the responsible Members of the Board
of Management and the Supervisory Board and
the relevant consultants and the Auditors or
to at least effect an adequate reduction in
current remuneration or pension benefits or
to cancel share-based components of remuneration
following the statements made by the Stuttgart
District Court on 04 AUG 2006 concerning the
business combination between Daimler Benz AG
and Chrysler Corporation that
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1
)of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Supervisory
Board neglected its obligations of due care
and attention when, in spring 2003, close to
when the share price reached its lowest point
for several years, it issued 20.5 million options
to the Board of Management and other Management
staff of the Company at an exercise price of
only EUR 34.40 per share
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1),
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Company
is entitled to claim damages in relation to
tan interview by the former Chairman of the
Board of Management Jurgen Schrempp in the
Financial Times, which later aided a class
action lawsuit in the United States that was
settled at USD 300 million, of which the Company
was required to pay an uninsured share which
was an eight-digit amount
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of the extent to which
current or former Members of the Board of management
or the Supervisory Board were aware of transactions
that have since led to investigations by varioys
authorities, including the US securities and
Exchange Commission [SEC] and the US department
of justice in particular, or whether the above
persons can be accused of organizational failure
as no sufficient precautions were taken to
prevent these transactions
21. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
examine the issue of whether, prior to the
federal court of justice repealing the prison
sentence handed down by the Stuttgart District
Court on the businessman Gerhadrd Schweinle,
the current Chairman of the Board of Management
Dr. Zetsche, and various Employees of the Company
provide false, incomplete, misleading or otherwise
inaccurate information on an alleged fraud
committed against the Company in the area of
so-called gray-market transactions, if so,
what internal preliminary clarification this
information was based on, who knew of this
and who knew of any gray-market transactions
per se and who profited from any gray-market
transactions; it is also necessary to investigate
to what extent the Company has meanwhile paid
damages, to what extent these judgments are
final, which further claims for damages are
to be freed or have already been filed, and
against which Employees or Executives recourse
can be sought
22. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether, the Supervisory
Board sufficiently monitored the administration
of the former Chairman of the Board of Management
Jurgen Schrempp, whether it particularly in
view of his services granted him appropriately
high remuneration, whether the Supervisory
Board checked that all benefits to the former
Chairman of the Board of Management were recorded
as Board of Management remuneration, and whether
in the case of the employment of family Members
and relatives of the former Chairman of the
Board of Management the Supervisory Board demanded
and monitored the rendering of appropriate
services, or arranged for this to be done,
and if so, who is/ was responsible for doing
this
23. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
claim damages from current and former Members
of the Supervisory Board due to the granting
of in appropriate remuneration for former Board
of Management Chairman Jurgen Schrempp, due
to the unauthorized failure to claim compensation
for damages from Jurgen Schrempp, and due to
the unauthorized failure to reclaim inappropriate
elements of remuneration
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932855743
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Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932812820
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Security: 244331104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: DFR
ISIN: US2443311046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF 14,999,992 SHARES Mgmt For For
OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK THAT WERE ISSUED
IN THE MERGER INTO 14,999,992 SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AND OUR ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVERSION, SUBJECT
TO ANY ANTI-DILUTION ADJUSTMENTS THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE SERIES A PREFERRED
STOCK PRIOR TO THE CONVERSION.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Mgmt Against Against
DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORP. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN FROM 2,692,313 TO 6,136,725.
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DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871329
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Security: 247131105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DFG
ISIN: US2471311058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP R. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
ROBERT ROSENKRANZ Mgmt For For
DONALD A. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
KEVIN R. BRINE Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE E. DAURELLE Mgmt For For
EDWARD A. FOX Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. HIRSH Mgmt For For
HAROLD F. ILG Mgmt For For
JAMES M. LITVACK Mgmt For For
JAMES N. MEEHAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COMES BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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DENDREON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932882081
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Security: 24823Q107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: DNDN
ISIN: US24823Q1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD B. BREWER Mgmt For For
MITCHELL H. GOLD, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
YEAR.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 932849081
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Security: 253868103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: DLR
ISIN: US2538681030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD A. MAGNUSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. FOUST Mgmt For For
LAURENCE A. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN EARLEY Mgmt For For
RUANN F. ERNST, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. SINGLETON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFYING THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2008
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DRIL-QUIP, INC. Agenda Number: 932854424
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Security: 262037104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DRQ
ISIN: US2620371045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. MIKE WALKER Mgmt For For
JOHN V. LOVOI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
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Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
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Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
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Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ENDESA S A Agenda Number: 701606634
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Security: E41222113
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0130670112
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the annual accounts [balance sheet, Mgmt For For
income statement and annual report] of the
Company and its consolidated group for the
FYE 31 DEC 2007, as well as the Corporate Management
for the said FY
2. To approve the application of the FYE and dividend Mgmt For For
distribution proposed by the Board of Directors,
in such a manner that the profit for FY 2007,
amounting to EUR 1,650,679,974.34, together
with the retained earnings from FY 2006, amounting
to EUR 717,210,475.60, and which add up to
a total of EUR 2,367,890,449.94, is distributed
as follows: to dividend [maximum amount to
be distributed pertaining to EUR 1.531 per
share for all 1,058,752,117 shares]: 1,620,949,491.13,
to retained earnings: 746,940,958.81; total:
2,367,890,449.94; It is expressly resolved
to pay the shares entitled to dividends, the
gross sum of EUR 1.531 euros per share The
dividend payment shall be made as from 08 JUL
2008, through the banks and financial institutions
to be announced at the appropriate time, deducting
from the amount thereof the gross sum of EUR
0.50 per share, paid as an interim dividend
on 02 JAN 2008 by virtue of a resolution of
the Board of Directors dated 19 DEC 2007
3. To appoint as auditors for FY 2008 the present Mgmt For For
external auditor Deloitte S.L., for both ENDESA,
S.A. as well as for its Consolidated Group,
To contract with the said company the external
audit of the accounts of ENDESA, S.A. and of
its Consolidated Group, for FY 2008, delegating
to the Board of Directors, in the broadest
terms, the determination of the further conditions
of this contracting
4. To revoke and make void, as to the unused portion, Mgmt For For
the authorization for the derivative acquisition
of treasury stock, granted by the Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting held on 20 JUN 2007,
II) To once again authorize the derivative
acquisition of treasury stock, as well as the
pre-emptive rights of first refusal in respect
thereto, in accordance with Article 75 of the
Spanish Corporations Law ['Ley de Sociedades
Anonimas'], under the following conditions:
a) Acquisitions may be made through any means
legally accepted, either directly by ENDESA,
S.A. itself, by the Companies of its group,
or by an intermediary person, up to the maximum
figure permitted by Law. b) Acquisitions shall
be made at a minimum price per share of the
par value and a maximum equal to their trading
value plus an additional 5%. c) The duration
of this authorization shall be 18 months
5. Establishment of the number of Board members, Mgmt Against Against
ratifications, and appointments of Directors
6. To take note of the actions of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors in relation to the transfer of assets
to E. On A.G. [or to a Company belonging to
its group], in accordance with the authorization
from the antitrust and competition authorities
of the European Union and the agreement of
02 APR 2007 [as amended] executed by Acciona,
S.A. and Enel S.p.A., on the one hand, and
E.On A.G., on the other, which made possible
the public tender offer of the Company's shares
settled in OCT 2007, To provide the approval
of the General Shareholders' Meeting of such
actions of the Board of Directors and of the
said transfer of assets; To delegate to the
Board of Directors such powers and authorities
as are necessary or merely convenient in order
to carry out such other acts as may be required
in relation to the above, for exercise in the
terms it deems most convenient to the Company's
interest
7. To delegate to the Company's Board of Directors Mgmt For For
the broadest authorities to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary or appropriate for the
execution, implementation, effectiveness and
successful conclusion of the General Meeting
resolutions and, in particular, for the following
acts, without limitation: (i) clarify, specify
and complete the resolutions of this General
Meeting and resolve such doubts or aspects
as are presented, remedying and completing
such defects or omissions as may prevent or
impair the effectiveness or registration of
the pertinent resolutions; (ii) execute such
public and/or private documents and carry out
such acts, legal businesses, contracts, declarations
and transactions as may be necessary or appropriate
for the execution and implementation of the
resolutions adopted at this General Meeting;
and (iii) delegate, in turn, to the Executive
Committee or to one or more directors, who
may act severally and indistinctly, the powers
conferred in the preceding paragraphs. 2. To
empower the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Jose Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rafael Miranda
Robredo and the Secretary of the Board of Directors
and Secretary General Mr. Salvador Montejo
Velilla, in order that, any of them, indistinctly,
may: (i) carry out such acts, legal businesses,
contracts and transactions as may be appropriate
in order to register the preceding resolutions
with the Mercantile Registry, including, in
particular, inter alia, the powers to appear
before a Notary Public in order to execute
the public deeds or notarial records which
are necessary or appropriate for such purpose,
to publish the pertinent legal notices and
formalize any other public or private documents
which may be necessary or appropriate for the
registration of such resolutions, with the
express power to remedy them, without altering
their nature, scope or meaning; and (ii) appear
before the competent administrative authorities,
in particular, the Ministries of Economy and
Finance and Industry, Tourism and Commerce,
as well as before other authorities, administrations
and institutions, especially the Spanish Securities
Market Commission ['Comision Nacional del Mercado
de Valores'], the Securities Exchange Governing
Companies and any other which may be competent
in relation to any of the resolutions adopted,
in order to carry out the necessary formalities
and actions for the most complete implementation
and effectiveness thereof
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI Agenda Number: 701561195
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Security: T3679P115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003128367
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors and Auditors, Independent
Auditors report, any adjournment thereof, consolidated
financial statement at 31 DEC 2007
O.2 Approve the designation of profits Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt For For
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt Against Against
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt For For
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt For For
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt Against Against
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt For For
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701498075
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 22 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 29 APR 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Agipfuel, Board of Directors,
of Auditors and audit firm report, allocation
of profit
2. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Praoil-Oleodotti Italiani,
Board of Directors, of Auditors and Audit firm
report, allocation of profit
3. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, of Auditors and audit firm
report
4. Approve the allocation of profit Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the buy back own shares Mgmt For For
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701520896
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
10 JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT
YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM
IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
components
2. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
term
3. Appoint the Board of Directors Mgmt Against Against
4. Appoint the Board of Directors Chairman Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Chairman emoluments
6. Appoint the Board of Auditors Mgmt Against Against
7. Appoint the Board of Auditors Chairman Mgmt For For
8. Approve to determine the regular Auditors and Mgmt For For
Chairman emoluments
9. Approve the emoluments of the National Audit Mgmt For For
office Magistrate appointed as delegate to
the financial control
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932850820
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Security: 26875P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: EOG
ISIN: US26875P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE A. ALCORN Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
MARK G. PAPA Mgmt For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Mgmt For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Mgmt For For
FRANK G. WISNER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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ERICSSON L M TEL CO Agenda Number: 701504854
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Security: W26049119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000108656
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 448751 DUE TO SPLITTING OF RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Michael Treschow as a Chairman of Mgmt For For
Meeting
2. Approve the list of Shareholders Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda of the meeting Mgmt For For
4. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Mgmt For For
5. Approve to designate the Inspector[s] of the Mgmt For For
minutes of the meeting
6. Receive the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
7. Receive the Board and Committee reports Mgmt For For
8. Receive the President's report, and allow questions Mgmt For For
9.a Approve the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
9.b Grant discharge to the Board and President Mgmt For For
9.c Approve the allocation of Income and Dividends Mgmt For For
of SEK 0.50 Per share
10.a Approve to determine the number of Members [10] Mgmt For For
and the Deputy Members [0] of the Board
10.b Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Mgmt For For
the amount of SEK 3.8 Million for Chairman
and SEK 750,000 for other Directors [including
possibility to receive part of remuneration
in Phantom Shares], the remuneration of the
Committee Members
10.c Re-elect Messrs. Michael Treschow [Chairman], Mgmt For For
Peter Bonfield, Boerje Ekholm, Ulf Johansson,
Sverker Martin-Loef, Nancy McKinstry, Anders
Nyren, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Marcus Wallenberg
as the Directors; elect Mr. Roxanne Austin
as a new Director
10.d Authorize at least 5 persons whereof representatives Mgmt For For
of 4 of Company's largest shareholders to serve
on Nominating Committee
10.e Approve the omission of remuneration of Nominating Mgmt For For
Committee Members
10.f Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Approve 1:5 Reverse Stock Split Mgmt For For
12. Approve the remuneration policy and other terms Mgmt For For
of Employment for the Executive Management
13.1 Approve the re-issuance of 17 Million repurchased Mgmt For For
Class B shares for the 2007 Long-Term Incentive
Plan
13.2 Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 13.1
14.1a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for all Mgmt For For
Employees
14.1b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 47.7 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for all Employees
14.1c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 14.1b
14.2a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for Key Mgmt For For
Contributors
14.2b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 33.6 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for Key Contributors
14.2c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.2b
14.3a Approve the 2008 Restricted Stock Plan for Executives Mgmt For For
14.3b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 18.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Restricted Stock Plan for Executives
14.3c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.3b
15. Grant authority for the re-issuance of 72.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares to cover
social costs in connection with 2001 Global
Stock Incentive Program, 2003 Stock Purchase
Plan, and 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Long-Term
Incentive Plans
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER'S PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
approve to provide all shares with equal voting
rights
17. Close Meeting Mgmt For For
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932833874
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE DEMARS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. JOSKOW Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS EXELON'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT FOR 2008.
03 A SHAREHOLDER RECOMMENDATION TO PREPARE A REPORT Shr Against For
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL
WARMING HAVE REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
AND AVOIDED DISASTERS.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932892816
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Security: 305560104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: FRP
ISIN: US3055601047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CLAUDE C. LILLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. LILIEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS F. GILBANE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932821766
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Security: 302445101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: FLIR
ISIN: US3024451011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM W. CROUCH Mgmt For For
JOHN C. HART Mgmt For For
ANGUS L MACDONALD Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 200,000,000 TO 500,000,000
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701533095
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3 Approve the discharge to the Members of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for the FY 2007
3. Comments on Forti's governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 3 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt For For
N.V as accountants of the Company for the FY
2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual accounts
5. Authorize the Board of Directors for a period Mgmt For For
of 18 months, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
own fully paid twinned shares of Fortis NY
are included, up to the maximum number permitted
by the Civil Code, Book 2, Article 98 paragraph
2 and this: a) through all agreements, including
transactions on the stock exchange and private
transactions at a price equal to the average
of the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on
Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on
the day immediately preceding the acquisition,
plus a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) or
less a maximum ollifteen percent (15%), or
b) by means of stock lending agreements under
terms and conditions that comply with common
market practice for the number of Fortis Units
from time to time to be borrowed by Fortis
NY
6.1 Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]; the authorized capital of the
Company shall amount to [EUR 2,007,600,000]
divided into (1,820,000,000) Preference Shares,
each with a nominal vaiue of [EUR 0.42); and
[2,960,000,000] Twinned Shares, each with a
nominal value of [EUR 0.42]
6.3 Authorize any or all members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practising
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required Notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
Notarial Deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
7. Closure Non-Voting No vote
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701534946
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID: Non-Voting No vote
463592 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt For For
for the FY 2006
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3.1 Approve to discharge the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
3. Comments on Fortis' governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 4 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt For For
Company for the period of 3 years for the FY
2009,2010 and 2011 and approve to set their
remuneration at an annual amount of EUR 396,950,
the Company KPMG will be represented by Mr.
Olivier Michel Lange Approve the proposal
to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants N.V
as accountant of the Company for the financial
years 2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual
accounts
E.5.1 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Board of its Direct subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months, starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporate,
up to the maximum number authorized by Article
620 paragraph 1,2 of the Companies' Code, for
exchange values equivalent to the average of
the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on Euronext
Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on the day
immediately preceding the acquisition, plus
a maximum of 15% or minus a maximum of 15%
E.5.2 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Boards of its Direct Subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to dispose of Fortis Units, in
which twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporated,
under the conditions it will determine
E.6.1 Receive the report communication of the special Non-Voting No vote
report by the Board of Directors on the use
and purpose of the authorized capital prepared
in accordance with Article 604 of the Belgian
Companies Code
E62.1 Amend Article 9 Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt For For
'authorizations' with the word 'authorization'
and to cancel paragraph b) and to change as
a consequence the paragraphs c) and d) to b)
and c), shareholders may to that effect use
the enclosed form
7. Closing Non-Voting No vote
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD 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, 2008.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932802398
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Security: 354613101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2008
Ticker: BEN
ISIN: US3546131018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
CHARLES CROCKER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. JOFFE Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. KEAN Mgmt For For
CHUTTA RATNATHICAM Mgmt For For
PETER M. SACERDOTE Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
LOUIS E. WOODWORTH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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FUEL TECH INC. Agenda Number: 932874971
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Security: 359523107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: FTEK
ISIN: US3595231073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS G. BAILEY Mgmt For For
RALPH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
MIGUEL ESPINOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. GRINNELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN D. MORROW Mgmt For For
JOHN F. NORRIS, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. SHAW, JR. Mgmt For For
DELBERT L. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS FUEL TECH'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. Agenda Number: 932792458
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Security: 361438104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 30-Nov-2007
Ticker: GBL
ISIN: US3614381040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO FINAL ACTION BY OUR BOARD Mgmt Against Against
OF DIRECTORS, THE DISTRIBUTION TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF GABELLI ADVISERS,
INC. THAT WE OWN.
02 WHETHER OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD CONSIDER Mgmt For Against
THE CONVERSION AND RECLASSIFICATION OF OUR
SHARES OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK INTO CLASS A
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1.15 SHARES OF CLASS
A COMMON STOCK FOR EACH SHARE OF CLASS B COMMON
STOCK.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT Mgmt For For
AGREEMENT WITH MARIO J. GABELLI, OUR CHAIRMAN
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. Agenda Number: 932876660
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Security: 361438104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: GBL
ISIN: US3614381040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWIN L. ARTZT Mgmt For For
RAYMOND C. AVANSINO, JR Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. BREADY Mgmt For For
JOHN D. GABELLI Mgmt For For
MARIO J. GABELLI Mgmt For For
EUGENE R. MCGRATH Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932848407
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Security: 36866W106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: GMST
ISIN: US36866W1062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MACROVISION CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt Against Against
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GENZYME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932849271
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Security: 372917104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: GENZ
ISIN: US3729171047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Mgmt For For
1B THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1C THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Mgmt For For
1D THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Mgmt For For
1E THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK COVERED BY THE PLAN BY 2,250,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY Mgmt For For
PLAN TO SPECIFY THE AUTOMATIC GRANT PROVISIONS
UNDER THE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932796646
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Jan-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 100,000,000
SHARES TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932877636
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GOOCH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARISA CASSONI Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 SENIOR Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL BONUS PLAN.
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC Agenda Number: 701503991
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Security: G3910J112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009252882
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt Abstain Against
DEC 2007
3. Elect Mr. Andrew Witty as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Christopher Viehbacher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Professor Sir Roy Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Dr. Ronaldo Schmitz as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Audit Committee to re-appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors
to the Company to hold office from the end
of the next meeting at which accounts are laid
before the Company
10. Authorize the Audit Committee to determine the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 [the 2006 Act],
to make donations to political organizations
as defined in Section 363 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total and political
expenditure, as defined in Section 365 of the
2006 Act up to a maximum aggregate amount of
GBP 50,000; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2009 or
20 NOV 2009]
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all substituting authorities, to exercise all
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
[Section 80 of the Act] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 456,791,387; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM to be held in 2009 or 20 NOV
2009]; and the Directors may allot relevant
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, for the purposes of Mgmt For For
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
and pursuant to Section 95 of the Act, to allot
equity securities [Section 94 of the Act] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Resolution 12 and /or where
such allotment constitutes an allotment of
equity securities by virtue of Section 94(3A)of
the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue [as defined in Article 12.5 of the Company's
Articles of Association] provided that an offer
of equity securities pursuant to any such rights
issue need not be open to any shareholder holding
ordinary shares as treasury shares; and b)
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 68,525,560;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company to be held in
2009 or on 20 NOV 2009]; and the Directors
to allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the 1985 Act, to make market purchases
[Section 163 of the 1985 Act] of up to 584,204,484
ordinary shares of 25p each, at a minimum price
of 25p and up to 105% of the average middle
market quotations for such shares derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days and the higher
of the price of the last independent trade
and the highest current independent bid on
the London Stock Exchange Official List at
the time the purchase is carried out; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company to be held in 2009
or on 20 NOV 2009]; the Company, before the
expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary
shares which will or may be executed wholly
or partly after such expiry
S.15 Adopt the Articles of the association of the Mgmt For For
Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, all existing Articles of Association of
the Company
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GOOGLE INC. Agenda Number: 932834131
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Security: 38259P508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: GOOG
ISIN: US38259P5089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC SCHMIDT Mgmt For For
SERGEY BRIN Mgmt For For
LARRY PAGE Mgmt For For
L. JOHN DOERR Mgmt For For
JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Mgmt For For
ANN MATHER Mgmt For For
PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
K. RAM SHRIRAM Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GOOGLE INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S 2004 STOCK Mgmt Against Against
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE THEREUNDER
BY 6,500,000.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP. Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CREATION Shr Against For
OF A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932866885
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Security: 387328107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: GVA
ISIN: US3873281071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. WATTS Mgmt For For
J. FERNANDO NIEBLA Mgmt For For
GARY M. CUSUMANO Mgmt For For
02 TO ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE GRANITE Mgmt For For
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED AMENDED AND RESTATED
1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY GRANITE'S AUDIT/COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
GRANITE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701484519
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Security: F12033134
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120644
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
as presented
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: EUR 4,046,112,118.85,
retained earnings: EUR 2,142,651,098.23, distributable
income: EUR 6,188,763,217.08, dividends: EUR
564,136,606.00, other reserves: EUR 2,000,000,000.00,
retained earnings: EUR 3,624,626,611.08 the
shareholders will receive a net dividend of
EUR 1.10 per share, and will entitle to the
40 % deduction provided by the French Tax Code,
this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY 2008,
in the event that the company holds so me of
its own shares on such date, the amount of
the unpaid dividend on such shares shall be
allocated to the retained earnings account
as required by law, it is reminded that, for
the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as
follows: EUR 0.675 for FY 2004 EUR 0.85 for
fiscal year 2005, EUR 1.00 for fiscal year
2006
4. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Articles L.225-38 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
said report, the agreements referred to therein
and the ones authorized earlier and which remained
in force during the FY
5. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bruno Mgmt For For
Bonell as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
6. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt Against Against
David-Weill as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
7. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bernard Mgmt Against Against
Hours as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Nahmias as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Naomasa Mgmt Against Against
Tsuritani as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jacques Mgmt Against Against
Vincent as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Christian Mgmt Against Against
Laubie as a Member of the Board of Director
for a 3 year period
12. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Franck Riboud
in case of cessation of his office term
13. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Jacques Vincent
in case of cessation of his office term
14. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Emmanuelfaber
in case of the interruption of his office term
15. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code, said report and
the agreements referred therein with regards
to the allowances due to Mr. Bernard Hours
in case of the interruption of his office
term
16. Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 80.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,102,811,680.00, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 26 APR 2007
in its resolution number 8, to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
17. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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HBOS PLC Agenda Number: 701484064
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to declare a final dividend of 32.3 Mgmt For For
pence per Hbos ordinary share for the year
ended 31 DEC 2007 and to pay it on 12 MAY 2008
to holders of Hbos ordinary shares on the Register
on 14 MAR 2008 in respect of each Hbos ordinary
share
3. Elect Mr. John E Mack as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Dan Watkins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Philip Gore-Randall as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Mr. Mike Ellis as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Dennis Stevenson as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Karen Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Colin Matthew as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Approve the report of the Board in relation Mgmt For For
to remuneration policy and practice for the
YE 31 DEC 2007
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Company until the conclusion of the next
general meeting of the Company at which accounts
are laid before shareholders and authorize
the Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Sections Mgmt For For
366-367 of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006]
to: a) make Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; b) make
Political Donations to Political Organizations
other than Political Parties not exceeding
GBP 100,000 in total; and c) incur Political
Expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total
in each case during the period commencing on
the date of this resolution; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009]
13. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company from GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR
3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000
and CAD1,000,000,000 to GBP 4,685,000,000,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 by
the creation of 400,000,000 preference shares
of YEN 250 each.
14. Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
allot relevant securities [as defined in the
Section 80(2) of CA 1985] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 251,210,258 in respect
of HBOS ordinary shares; and GBP 2,900,834,400,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 4,997,750,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 in
respect of HBOS preference shares; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Adopt, with effect from the conclusion of the Mgmt For For
meeting the Articles of Association produced
to the meeting and for the purpose of identification
marked 'A' and signed by the Chairman of the
meeting, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the current Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, Subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
15 convening the AGM of which this resolution
forms part, and with effect on and from 01
OCT 2008 or such later date as Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006] shall be
brought into force, to delete Articles 116
to 118 of the New Articles in their entirety
and substitute in their place Articles 116
to 121 as specified
S.17 Authorize the Directors to allot equity securities Mgmt For For
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985],
entirely paid for in cash: i) of an unlimited
amount in connection with a rights issue [as
defined in the Articles of Association]; and
ii) of an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 46,689,487
free of the restrictions in Section 89(1) of
the CA 1985 and, in connection with such power;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the Company's AGM in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry; in working out of the maximum
amount of equity securities for the purpose
of Section (II) of this resolution, the nominal
value of rights to subscribe for shares or
to convert any securities into shares will
be taken as the nominal value of the shares
which would be allotted if the subscription
or conversion takes place; and for the references
to an allotment of equity securities shall
include a sale of treasury shares and the power,
insofar as it relates to the allotment of the
equity securities rather than the sale of treasury
shares, is granted pursuant to the authority
conferred by Resolution 14
S.18 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of CA
1985] of up to 373,515,896 ordinary shares
of the capital of the Company and, where shares
are held as treasury shares, to use them, inter
alia, for the purposes of employee share plans
operated by the Company, at a minimum price
of 25p nominal value of each share and up to
105% of the average middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, over the previous
5 business days; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
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HBOS PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701624670
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve to increase in authorize Ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital to GBP 5.3B, EUR 3.0B, USD 5.0B, AUD
1.0B, CAD 1.0B and JPY 100B Issue Equity with
Rights up to GBP 800M [Ordinary Shares] and
GBP 2.9B, EUR 3.0B, USD 4.9B, AUD 1.0B, CAD
1.0B, and JPY 100B [HBOS Preference Share]
2. Grant authorize to issue of equity or Equity-Linked Mgmt For For
Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to
Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 65,609,629
3. Approve to increase in authorize ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital by GBP 100,000,000 capitalize reserves
up to GBP 100,000,000 [Scrip Dividend] authorize
issue of equity with pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 100,000,000
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HEADWATERS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932809138
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Security: 42210P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: HW
ISIN: US42210P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KIRK A. BENSON Mgmt For For
E.J. "JAKE" GARN Mgmt For For
RAYMOND J. WELLER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE INCREASE IN SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN BY 750,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
03 APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHORT-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF HEADWATERS
FOR FISCAL 2008
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HERCULES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932830246
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Security: 427056106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: HPC
ISIN: US4270561065
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALLAN H. COHEN Mgmt For For
BURTON M. JOYCE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY M. LIPTON Mgmt For For
JOHN K. WULFF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED HERCULES INCORPORATED ANNUAL MANAGEMENT
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
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Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932843053
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Security: 431284108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: HIW
ISIN: US4312841087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. ADLER Mgmt For For
KAY N. CALLISON Mgmt For For
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Mgmt For For
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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HOLOGIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932812971
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Security: 436440101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: HOLX
ISIN: US4364401012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. CUMMING Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
NANCY L. LEAMING Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE M. LEVY Mgmt For For
GLENN P. MUIR Mgmt For For
ELAINE S. ULLIAN Mgmt Withheld Against
DANIEL J. LEVANGIE Mgmt For For
SALLY W. CRAWFORD Mgmt Withheld Against
C. WILLIAM MCDANIEL Mgmt Withheld Against
WAYNE WILSON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE HOLOGIC'S CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 750,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, Mgmt Against Against
INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701603664
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Security: J22302111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3854600008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ILLUMINA, INC. Agenda Number: 932844423
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Security: 452327109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ILMN
ISIN: US4523271090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROY A. WHITFIELD Mgmt For For
DANIEL M. BRADBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 STOCK AND Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ING Agenda Number: 701496627
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Security: N4578E413
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000303600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening remarks and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2.A Report of the Executive Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.B Report of the Supervisory Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.C Annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
3.A Profit retention and Distribution Policy Non-Voting No vote
3.B Dividend for 2007, a total dividend of EUR 1.48 Mgmt For For
per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share
will be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders; taking into account the interim
dividend of EUR 0.66 paid in AUG 2007, the
final dividend will amount to EUR 0.82 per
[depositary receipt for an] ordinary share;
reference is also made to pages 07 and 241
of the 2007 annual report
4.A Remuneration report Non-Voting No vote
4.B To approve that: a) for 2007 661,403 Stock Options Mgmt For For
[rights to acquire ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to the Members of the Executive Board; b) for
2007 a maximum of 313,474 Performance Shares
[ordinary shares or depositary receipts for
ordinary shares] will be granted to the Members
of the Executive Board; c) for 2007 54,312
Conditional Shares [ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to Mr. Tom McInerney, in addition to the Stock
Options and Performance Shares included in
items A and B
5. Corporate Governance Non-Voting No vote
6. Corporate responsibility Non-Voting No vote
7.A Discharge of the Executive Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
7.B Discharge of the Supervisory Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
8. It is proposed to appoint Ernst & Young Accountants Mgmt For For
as the Auditor of the Company with the instruction
to audit the annual accounts for the FYs 2008
to 2011 inclusive, in accordance with Article
393, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, to report
about the outcome of this audit to the Executive
Board and the Supervisory Board and to give
a statement about the truth and fairness of
the annual accounts
9.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Boyer De La Giroday Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Management Board until the
AGM 2012
9.B Re-appointment the Mr. Eli Leenaars as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Management Board until the AGM 2012
10.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Bourdais De Charboniere Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board where
all details as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph
5, Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch
Civil Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.B Appointment of Mrs. Joan Spero as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.C Appointment of Mr. Harish Manwani as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.D Appointment of Mr. Aman Mehta as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.E Appointment of Mr. Jackson Thai as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
11. It is proposed to amend the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Remuneration Policy in such way that an additional
fee of EUR 2.000 per attended Supervisory Board
or Committee meeting will be paid if the meeting
is held outside the Country of residence of
the Supervisory Board Member; an additional
fee of EUR 7.500 [which will replace the amount
of EUR 2.00, as meant under 1) per attended
Supervisory Board or committee meeting will
be paid if intercontinental travel is required
for attending the meeting
12. It is proposed that the Executive Board be appointed Mgmt For For
as the Corporate Body that will be authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to
issue ordinary shares, to grant the right to
take up such shares and to restrict or exclude
preferential rights of shareholders; this authority
applies to the period ending on 22 OCT 2009
[subject to extension by the General Meeting
of Shareholders]: i) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, plus ii) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued
in connection with the take-over of a business
or Company
13. It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
for a period ending on 22 OCT 2009, to acquire
in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary
shares in the capital of the Company or depositary
receipts for such shares; this authorization
is subject to the maximum set by the law and
by the Articles of Association and applies
for each manner of acquisition of ownership
for which the law requires an authorization
like the present one; the purchase price shall
not be less than one eurocent and not higher
than the highest price at which the depositary
receipts for the Company's ordinary shares
are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE
Euronext on the date on which the purchase
contract is concluded or the preceding day
on which this stock market is open
14. It is proposed to cancel all such ordinary shares: Mgmt For For
1) as the Company may own on 22 APR 2008 or
may acquire subsequently in the period until
22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company owns
the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008 or may
acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009, other than
for the purpose of hedging Employee Stock Options
or, as the case may be, Performance Shares
15.A Explanation on the public offer for the preference Non-Voting No vote
A shares and the depositary receipts for preference
A shares
15.B It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
to acquire in the name of the company fully
paid-up preference A shares in the capital
of the Company or depositary receipts for such
shares; this authorization will have a natural
ending on the date on which all preference
A shares in the capital of the Company are
cancelled, but ultimately on 22 OCT 2009; this
authorization is subject to the maximum set
by the law and by the Articles of Association
and applies for each manner of acquisition
of ownership for which the law requires an
authorization like the present one; the purchase
price per share shall not be less than one
eurocent and not higher than 130% of the amount,
including share premium, that is paid on such
a share, or 130% of the highest price at which
the depositary receipts for the Company's preference
A shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam
by NYSE Euronext either on the date on which
an offer for the preference A shares is made
or on the date on which the purchase contract
is concluded or the preceding day on which
this stock market is open
15.C It is proposed to cancel all such preference Mgmt For For
A shares: 1) as the company may own on 22 April
2008 or may acquire subsequently in the period
until 22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company
owns the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008
or may acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009; the above-mentioned
cancellation will become effective on the date
on which all of the following conditions are
met: 1) the Executive Board has indicated in
a board resolution which preference A shares
will be cancelled and such resolution was filed
together with this present resolution with
the Commercial Register; 2) the preference
A shares to be cancelled or the depositary
receipts for such shares are continued to be
held by the company on the effective date of
the cancellation; 3) the requirements of section
100, paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil
Code have been met
15.D It is proposed to redeem and cancel all such Mgmt For For
preference A shares: 1) which are not being
held by the company and 2) for which the depositary
receipts are not being held by the Company
after the settlement of the public offer made
by the Company for all issued and outstanding
preference A shares and depositary receipts
for such shares, against repayment of EUR 3.40
per share plus dividend up to and including
the day before the date of redemption; the
above-mentioned cancellation will be become
effective on the date on which all of the following
conditions are met: 1) the Executive Board
has indicated in a board resolution the preference
A shares which will be cancelled and such resolution
was filed together with this present resolution
with the Commercial Register; 2) the amount
by which pursuant to an interim statement
of net assets the net assets of the company
exceed the sum of its capital and reserves
that must be retained pursuant to the law,
is adequate to repay the share premium and
the dividend on the cancelled preference A
shares; 3) the requirements of section 100,
paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
have been met
15.E It is proposed: A) that on the condition precedent Mgmt For For
that all preference A shares in the capital
of the Company are cancelled, the Articles
of Association of the company be amended in
agreement with the proposal prepared by Allen
& Overy LLP, dated 06 FEB 2008; B) that each
member of the Executive Board and each of Jan-Willem
Vink, Cornelis Blokbergen, Henk Bruisten and
Maartje Dapperen be authorized with the power
of substitution to execute the notarial deed
of amendment of the Articles of Association
and furthermore to do everything that might
be necessary or desirable in connection herewith,
including the power to make such amendments
in or additions to the draft deed as may appear
to be necessary in order to obtain the required
'Nihil Obstat' from the Minister of Justice
16. Any other business and closing of the general Non-Voting No vote
meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING CHANGED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING.. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 932871735
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Security: G4776G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: IR
ISIN: BMG4776G1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
G.D. FORSEE Mgmt For For
P.C. GODSOE Mgmt For For
H.L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
C.J. HORNER Mgmt For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER Mgmt For For
T.E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
P. NACHTIGAL Mgmt For For
O.R. SMITH Mgmt For For
R.J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
T.L. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. Agenda Number: 932825118
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Security: 459200101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: IBM
ISIN: US4592001014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. BLACK Mgmt For For
W.R. BRODY Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
S.A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
J.W. OWENS Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
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INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932868055
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Security: 45928H106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ICO
ISIN: US45928H1068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BENNETT K. HATFIELD Mgmt For For
WILBUR L. ROSS, JR. Mgmt For For
WENDY L. TERAMOTO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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INTESA SANPAOLO SPA, TORINO Agenda Number: 701507709
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Security: T55067101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000072618
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the allocation of income Mgmt For For
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt Against Against
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
08 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 30 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932887055
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Security: 46126P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: IMA
ISIN: US46126P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN F. LEVY Mgmt For For
JERRY MCALEER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN A. QUELCH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, Mgmt For For
INC.'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
BY 50,000,000, FROM 100,000,000 TO 150,000,000.
03 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 500,000, FROM
500,000 TO 1,000,000.
04 APPROVE OUR ABILITY TO ISSUE AS MANY SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ALLOW
FOR THE FULL CONVERSION OF OUR PROPOSED SERIES
B CONVERTIBLE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK ("SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK") AND FULL PAYMENT OF THE
DIVIDENDS ON THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK,
ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK.
05 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Mgmt For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ITRON, INC. Agenda Number: 932833610
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Security: 465741106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: ITRI
ISIN: US4657411066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JON E. ELIASSEN Mgmt For For
CHARLES H. GAYLORD Mgmt For For
GARY E. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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IXIA Agenda Number: 932884883
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Security: 45071R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XXIA
ISIN: US45071R1095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ATUL BHATNAGAR Mgmt For For
JONATHAN FRAM Mgmt For For
ERROL GINSBERG Mgmt For For
GAIL HAMILTON Mgmt For For
JON F. RAGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Mgmt Against Against
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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J.CREW GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932876595
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Security: 46612H402
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: JCG
ISIN: US46612H4020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARYANN CASATI Mgmt For For
JONATHAN COSLET Mgmt For For
JOSH WESTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE J. CREW GROUP, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932879022
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Security: 477143101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: JBLU
ISIN: US4771431016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT CLANIN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPH FRANZ Mgmt For For
FRANK SICA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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JFE HOLDINGS,INC. Agenda Number: 701610392
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Security: J2817M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3386030005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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JO-ANN STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932884263
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Security: 47758P307
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: JAS
ISIN: US47758P3073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH DEPINTO Mgmt For For
IRA GUMBERG Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MORRISON Mgmt For For
FRANK NEWMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID PERDUE Mgmt For For
BERYL RAFF Mgmt For For
TRACEY TRAVIS Mgmt For For
DARRELL WEBB Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A NEW INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 TO APPROVE A NEW ASSOCIATE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. Mgmt For For
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932900815
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Security: 480838101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: JOSB
ISIN: US4808381010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT N. WILDRICK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
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Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871254
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Security: 48203R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: JNPR
ISIN: US48203R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY B. CRANSTON Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.
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KRAFT FOODS INC. Agenda Number: 932849346
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Security: 50075N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: KFT
ISIN: US50075N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
AJAY BANGA Mgmt For For
JAN BENNINK Mgmt For For
MYRA M. HART Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN C. POPE Mgmt For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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LEAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839927
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Security: 521865105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LEA
ISIN: US5218651058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT J. INTRIERI Mgmt For For
CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. ROSSITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARDS.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932882194
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Security: 530555101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: LBTYA
ISIN: US5305551013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL T. FRIES Mgmt For For
PAUL A. GOULD Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
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Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LIVE NATION, INC. Agenda Number: 932888463
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Security: 538034109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: LYV
ISIN: US5380341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT TED ENLOE, III Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS LIVE NATION, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR
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LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701518031
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Security: G5542W106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008706128
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the reports and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt For For
3.A.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. P.N Mgmt For For
Green as a Director
3.A.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Sir Mgmt For For
David Manning as a Director
3.B.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Ewan Mgmt For For
Brown as a Director
3.B.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
E. Fairey as a Director
3.B.3 Approve the election or re-election of Sir Julian Mgmt For For
Horn-Smith as a Director
3.B.4 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. G. Mgmt For For
T. Tate as a Director
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority to set the remuneration of the Mgmt For For
Auditors
6. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.7 Authorize the Directors power to issue shares Mgmt For For
for cash
S.8 Authorize the Company to purchase its shares Mgmt For For
S.9 Amend the Articles of association Mgmt For For
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LONGS DRUG STORES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932841542
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Security: 543162101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: LDG
ISIN: US5431621011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEROY T. BARNES Mgmt For For
MURRAY H. DASHE Mgmt For For
EVELYN S. DILSAVER Mgmt For For
DONNA A. TANOUE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 29, 2009
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MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932864083
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Security: 559079207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGLN
ISIN: US5590792074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM J. MCBRIDE * Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. LE BLANC * Mgmt For For
ALLEN F. WISE * Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. FORREST * Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr For Against
THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE THE NECESSARY
ACTIONS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND REQUIRE ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF ALL DIRECTORS.
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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MANPOWER INC. Agenda Number: 932825055
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Security: 56418H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: MAN
ISIN: US56418H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. THOMAS BOUCHARD Mgmt For For
CARI M. DOMINGUEZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. ZORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION Shr Against For
OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND.
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MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC. Agenda Number: 932861633
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Security: 576817209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: MATR
ISIN: US5768172091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE THE MERGER AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
TO MATRIA MANAGEMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES TO
ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT SHARES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701599586
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Security: J41121104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3866800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MGE ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932865225
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Security: 55277P104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGEE
ISIN: US55277P1049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONDA J. DEWEY Mgmt For For
REGINA M. MILLNER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP FOR Mgmt For For
2008
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MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932783384
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Security: 594901100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Nov-2007
Ticker: MCRS
ISIN: US5949011002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.L. GIANNOPOULOS Mgmt For For
LOUIS M. BROWN, JR. Mgmt For For
B. GARY DANDO Mgmt For For
JOHN G. PUENTE Mgmt For For
DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM S. WATSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THAT PROVIDES FOR
AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE FROM 50,000,000 TO 120,000,000 SHARES
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF AN ADDITIONAL 600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ANY ADJOURNMENTS
OR POSTPONEMENTS THEREOF
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608246
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Security: J43830116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3898400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
5. Grant stock acquisition rights as stock options Mgmt For For
6. Approve reserved retirement remuneration for Mgmt For For
Directors
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701607927
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Security: J4599L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3885780001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Allotment of shares or fractions of a share Mgmt For For
without consideration
3. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
5.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
5.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
6. Revision of the remuneration of Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors, and determination of the
amount and specific details of stock option
remuneration
7. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
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MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC. Agenda Number: 932833711
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Security: 55306N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MKSI
ISIN: US55306N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT R. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY R. BEECHER Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BERTUCCI Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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MORGAN STANLEY Agenda Number: 932818670
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Security: 617446448
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: MS
ISIN: US6174464486
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
REPORT
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MOTOROLA, INC. Agenda Number: 932862976
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Security: 620076109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MOT
ISIN: US6200761095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BROWN Mgmt For For
D. DORMAN Mgmt For For
W. HAMBRECHT Mgmt For For
J. LEWENT Mgmt For For
K. MEISTER Mgmt For For
T. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
N. NEGROPONTE Mgmt For For
S. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
R. SOMMER Mgmt For For
J. STENGEL Mgmt For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Mgmt For For
D. WARNER III Mgmt For For
J. WHITE Mgmt For For
M. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN MUENCHEN, MUENC Agenda Number: 701486929
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Security: D55535104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008430026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1.A Submission of the report of the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board and the corporate governance report including
the remuneration report for the financial
year 2007
1.B Submission of the adopted Company financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and management report for the financial
year 2007, the approved consolidated financial
statements and management report for the Group
for the financial year 2007, and the explanatory
report on the information in accordance with
Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the
German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained Mgmt For For
profi ts from the financial year 2007
3. Resolution to approve the actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Management
4. Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorisation to buy back and use own shares Mgmt For For
6. Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives Mgmt For For
7. Amendment to Article 15 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
(Remuneration of the Supervisory Board)
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NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701446545
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Security: Q65336119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000NAB4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 436099 DUE TO SPLITTING OF 5TH RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
the reports for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.1 Re-elect Mrs. Patricia Cross as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.2 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Gilbert as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.3 Re-elect Ms. Jillian Segal as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.4 Re-elect Sir Malcolm Williamson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
S.3 Approve and adopt the Constitution tabled at Mgmt For For
the AGM as the Constitution of the Company,
in place of the present Constitution, with
effect from the close of the meeting
4. Approve that the maximum aggregate amount of Mgmt For For
remuneration that may be provided to the Non-Executive
Directors of the Company be increased by AUD
1,000,000 per annum to a maximum of AUD 4,500,000
per annum
5.A Approve to grant shares to the Group Chief Executive, Mgmt For For
Mr. John Stewart, under the Company's Short-Term
Incentive Plan, as specified
5.B Approve to grant performance rights to the Group Mgmt For For
Chief Executive, Mr. John Stewart, under the
Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, as specified
6.A Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Ahmed Fahour
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive
Plans, as specified
6.B Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Michael Ullmer
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentives
Plans, as specified
7. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
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NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825219
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Security: 635405103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: NCC
ISIN: US6354051038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
J.S. BROADHURST Mgmt For For
C.M. CONNOR Mgmt For For
B.P. HEALY Mgmt For For
J.D. KELLY Mgmt For For
A.H. KORANDA Mgmt For For
M.B. MCCALLISTER Mgmt For For
P.A. ORMOND Mgmt For For
P.E. RASKIND Mgmt For For
G.L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
J.S. THORNTON Mgmt For For
M. WEISS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NATIONWIDE HEALTH PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932830107
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Security: 638620104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: NHP
ISIN: US6386201049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R. BRUCE ANDREWS Mgmt For For
CHARLES D. MILLER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt For For
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt For For
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt For For
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt For For
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt For For
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association
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NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932907251
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Security: 649295102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker: NWY
ISIN: US6492951024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BODIL M. ARLANDER Mgmt For For
PHILIP M. CARPENTER III Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. CRYSTAL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
LOUIS LIPSCHITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
GRACE NICHOLS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. PERKAL Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. REINER Mgmt For For
RONALD W. RISTAU Mgmt For For
PAMELA GRUNDER SHEIFFER 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
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932820372
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Security: 651639106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: NEM
ISIN: US6516391066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G.A. BARTON Mgmt For For
V.A. CALARCO Mgmt For For
J.A. CARRABBA Mgmt For For
N. DOYLE Mgmt For For
V.M. HAGEN Mgmt For For
M.S. HAMSON Mgmt For For
R.J. MILLER Mgmt For For
R.T. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
J.B. PRESCOTT Mgmt For For
D.C. ROTH Mgmt For For
J.V. TARANIK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Mgmt For For
2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED
ELECTION IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932891371
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Security: 651718504
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: NR
ISIN: US6517185046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID C. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
JERRY W. BOX Mgmt For For
G. STEPHEN FINLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL L. HOWES Mgmt For For
JAMES W. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
F. WALKER TUCEI, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. WARREN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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NINTENDO CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701613083
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Security: J51699106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3756600007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608171
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Security: J55999122
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3381000003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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NOKIA CORP Agenda Number: 701516823
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Security: X61873133
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009000681
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID Non-Voting No vote
446447 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTION
1. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON MID 446447 YOU
WILL NEED TO RE-VOTE ON THIS MEETING.
. Non-Voting No vote
. Non-Voting No vote
1. Presentation of the Annual Accounts and the Non-Voting No vote
Auditors' Report.
2. Approval of the Annual Accounts. Mgmt For For
3. The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for the fiscal
year 2007. The dividend will be paid to shareholders
registered in the Register of Shareholders
held by Finnish Central Securities Depository
Ltd on the record date, 13 MAY 2008. The Board
proposes that the dividend be paid on or about
27 MAY 2008.
4. Discharging of the Chairman, the Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors, and the President,
from liability.
5. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the remuneration payable to the Members
of the Board of Directors to be elected at
the Annual General Meeting for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009 be as follows: EUR 440,000 for the Chairman,
EUR 150,000 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 130,000
for each Member. In addition, the Committee
proposes that the Chairman of the Audit Committee
and Chairman of the Personnel Committee will
each receive an additional annual fee of EUR
25,000, and other Members of the Audit Committee
an additional annual fee of EUR 10,000 each.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
proposes that approximately 40% of the remuneration
be paid in Nokia shares purchased from the
market.
6. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board Members be ten.
7. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the following current Board Members: Georg
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmstrom,
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie Scardino and
Keijo Suila, be re-elected for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009. The Committee also proposes that Risto
Sillasmaa be elected as new member of the Board
for the same term. Mr. Sillasmaa is a founder
of F-Secure Corporation, which provides security
services protecting consumers and businesses
again computer viruses and other threats from
the Internet and mobile network. He was the
President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation during
1999-2006. Currently, Mr. Sillasmaa is the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of F-Secure
Corporation, a Board member in Elisa Corporation,
and a Board Chair or Board member in some private
companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Federation of Finnish Technology
Industries.
8. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that the external auditor
to be elected at the Annual General Meeting
be reimbursed according to the Auditor's invoice,
and in compliance with the purchase policy
approved by the Audit Committee.
9. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oy be re-elected as the Company's Auditor for
the fiscal year 2008.
10. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
authorize the Board to resolve to repurchase
a maximum of 370,000,000 Nokia shares by using
funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Repurchases will reduce funds available for
distribution of profits. The shares may be
repurchased in order to develop the capital
structure of the Company, which includes carrying
out the announced stock repurchase plan. In
addition, the shares may be repurchased in
order to finance or carry out acquisitions
or other arrangements, to settle tile Company's
equity-based incentive plans, to be transferred
for other purposes, or to be cancelled. The
shares can be repurchased either a) through
a tender offer made to all the shareholders
on equal terms determined by the Board, in
proportion to the shares held by the shareholders,
and for an equal price determined by the Board;
or b) through public trading and on such stock
exchanges the rules of which allow companies
to trade with their own shares. In this case
the shares would be repurchased in another
proportion than that of the current shareholders.
It is proposed that tile authorization be effective
until 30 JUN 2009.
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NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 701605632
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Security: J59009159
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3762600009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2. Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Mgmt For For
to executives and employees of subsidiaries
of the Company
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NORDEA BK AB PUBL EXTENDIBLE MEDIUM TERM BK NTS BOOK ENTRY 144A Agenda Number: 701470837
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Security: W57996105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000427361
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting No vote
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE
OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS.
IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Claes Beyer, Member of the Swedish Mgmt For For
Bar Association as the Chairman for the general
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
4. Elect at least 1 minutes checker Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine whether the general meeting Mgmt For For
has been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and the consolidated Mgmt For For
accounts, and the audit report and the Group
Audit report, in connection with the presentation
of the Board of Directors' work and speech
by the Group Chief Executive Officer
7. Adopt the income statement and the consolidated Mgmt For For
income statement, and the balance sheet and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the dispositions of the Company's profit Mgmt For For
according to the adopted balance sheet; the
Board of Directors and the Managing Director
propose a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share, and
further, that the record date for dividend
should be 08 APR 2008; with this record date,
the dividend is scheduled to be sent out by
VPC AB on 15 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability for the Members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Members Mgmt For For
at 11, until the end of the next AGM
11. Approve the fees for the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
shall be EUR 252,000 for the Chairman, EUR
97,650 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 75,600
per Member for the other Members; in addition,
fees shall be payable for extraordinary Board
meetings amounting to EUR 1,840 per meeting
attended and for Committee meetings EUR 2,370
for the Committee Chairman and EUR 1,840 for
the other Members per meeting attended; by
extraordinary Board meetings are meant meetings
in addition to the 13 ordinary meetings to
be held until the next AGM of shareholders;
remuneration is not paid to the Members who
are Employees of the Nordea Group; and the
fees to the Auditors shall be payable as per
invoice
12. Re-elect Messrs. Hans Dalborg, Marie Ehrling, Mgmt For For
Tom Knutzen, Lars G. Nordstrom, Timo Peltola,
Ursula Ranin and Bjorn Saven as the Board Members
and elect Messrs. Stine Bosse, Svein Jacobsen,
Heidi M. Petersen and Bjorn Wahlroos as the
Board Members, for the period until the end
of the next AGM of shareholders; re-elect Mr.
Hans Dalborg as the Chairman, for the period
until the end of the next AGM; if Mr. Hans
Dalborg's assignment as the Chairman of the
Board is discontinued prematurely, the Board
of Directors shall elect a new Chairman
13. Approve to establish a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
with the task to present at general meetings,
where election shall take place of Board Member
and/or Chairman of the Board and/or Auditor
and/or decision shall be made regarding fees
for Board Members and/or Auditor, proposals
to the general meeting for such decisions;
the Nomination Committee shall consist of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and 4 other
Members; the Committee shall elect its Chairman
among themselves; the Chairman of the Board
may not serve as Chairman of the Nomination
Committee; shareholders with the 4 largest
shareholdings in terms of voting right in the
Company shall be entitled to appoint 1 Member
each; changes in the composition of the Committee
may take place owing to shareholders, which
have appointed a Member to the Committee, selling
all or parts of their shareholdings in Nordea;
the Nomination Committee is entitled to co-opt
Members to the Committee, who represent shareholders
that, after the constituting of the Committee,
have come to be among the shareholders with
the 4 largest shareholdings in terms of voting
rights in the Company and that are not already
represented in the Committee; such co-opted
Members do not participate in the Nomination
Committee's decisions; the Nomination Committee
is moreover entitled to co-opt a maximum of
3 persons who in respect of the work of the
Committee possess the required knowledge and
experience of the social, business and cultural
conditions that prevail in the regions and
market areas in which the Group's main business
operations are conducted; such co-opted Members
do not participate in the Nomination Committee's
decisions; such co-opted Members are entitled
to remuneration from the Company for work carried
out as well as compensation for costs incurred,
as decided by the Committee; the Nomination
Committee will be constituted on the basis
of the known shareholding in the Company as
per 31 AUG 2008
14. Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
as specified
15.A Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company
on a regulated market where the Company's ordinary
shares are listed or by means of an acquisition
offer directed to all holders of ordinary shares,
up to a number not exceeding the equivalent
of 10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; acquisitions shall be paid for primarily
with money from funds appropriated by a general
meeting; the aim of the acquisition of own
shares is to facilitate an adjustment of the
Company's capital structure to prevailing capital
requirements and to make it possible to use
own shares as payment in connection with acquisitions
of companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses
15.B Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on conveyance of ordinary shares in the Company
to be used as payment in connection with acquisitions
of Companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses; conveyance
of ordinary shares may be made in another way
than on a regulated market up to the number
of ordinary shares in the Company that at any
time are held by the Company; conveyance of
ordinary shares in the Company shall be made
at an estimated market value and may be made
with deviation from the shareholders' preferential
rights; payment for conveyed ordinary shares
may be made in cash, by contribution in kind,
or by set-off of debt against the Company
16. Approve, in order to facilitate its securities Mgmt For For
business, up until the next AGM of shareholders,
may purchase own ordinary shares according
to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Securities
Market Act [Lagen (2007:528] om vardepappersmarknaden];
however, with the limitation that such shares
must never exceed 1% of the total number of
shares in the Company; the price for acquired
ordinary shares shall equal the market price
prevailing at the time of the acquisition
17. Approve that the Nordea maintains remuneration Mgmt For For
levels and other conditions needed to recruit
and retain an Executive Officer with competence
and capacity to deliver according to Group
targets; a fixed salary is paid for fully satisfactory
performance; in addition variable salary can
be offered to reward performance meeting agreed,
specific targets; the variable salary shall
be general rule not exceed 35% of a fixed salary,
and is determined by to what extent predetermined
personal objectives are met and the level of
customer satisfaction, return on equity, income
growth or other financial targets are reached,
respectively; a Long Term Incentive Programme
is proposed to be introduced; the Programme
which is share- and performance-based, requires
an initial investment by the participants;
according to the Programme the remuneration
is proposed to be given in the form of a right
to acquire Nordea shares; if the Long Term
Incentive Programme is not approved the variable
salary may be increased and shall as a general
rule not exceed 50% of fixed salary; Non-monetary
benefits are given as a means to facilitate
Group Executive Management Members' in their
work performance and are determined by what
is considered fair in relation to general market
practice; pension conditions shall also be
adapted to conditions on the market in relation
to the situation in the country where the Member
of Group Executive Management permanently resides;
notice and severance pay in total shall not
exceed 24 months' of fixed salary, apart from
the new Chief Executive Officer who during
the first 2 years will have 6 months; pay the
above guidelines shall include the Managing
Director and the Executives reporting directly
to him also being Members of the Group Executive
Management; and the Board of Directors may
deviate from the guidelines, if there in a
certain case are special reasons for this
18.A Approve to decide on a Long Term Incentive Programme Mgmt For For
2008, basically based upon the below referred
conditions and principles: i) the duration
of the LTIP 2008 shall be 4 years with an initial
vesting period of 2 years and a measurement
period of performance conditions during the
FY's 2008 and 2009; the LTIP 2008 will target
up to 400 Managers and Key Employees identified
as essential to the future development of the
Nordea Group; ii) for each ordinary share the
participant invests and locks in to the LTIP
2008 the participant is granted a right, a
right, to acquire 1 ordinary share for an exercise
price of EUR 3.00 at a future date [a Matching
Share] and rights, B, C and D rights, to acquire
3 additional ordinary shares for an exercise
price per share of EUR 2.00, at a future date
conditional upon fulfillment of certain performance
conditions [Performance Shares]; under certain
circumstances participants may instead be offered
a cash-based settlement; iii) the A-D rights
to acquire Matching Shares and Performance
Shares shall be granted in connection with
the announcement of the interim report for
the first quarter 2008, with certain individual
exemptions; the exercise price for the acquisition
of Matching Shares and Performance Shares,
respectively, in accordance with the A-D rights
shall be adjusted for dividends during the
vesting and exercise period [until exercise],
the adjusted exercise price may however not
be lower than EUR 0.10; iv) the number of granted
A-D rights that finally can be exercised for
the acquisition of Matching Shares and Performance
Shares is conditional upon continued employment,
the holding of locked within LTIP2008 and,
for B-D Rights, on certain predetermined performance
conditions, such as increase in risk adjusted
profit per share and total shareholder return
compared to certain Nordic and European banks;
and v) authorize the Board to decide on detailed
terms and conditions of the LTIP 2008
18.B Approve, with reference to the specified background, Mgmt For For
to resolve on the conveyance of shares under
the LTIP 2008 and LTIP 2008 in accordance with
the specified principal terms and conditions
19.A PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve that the Company, together with the
other 3 major Swedish banks, grants loans in
the total amount of 8,000,000,000 Swedish Kronor
for the implementation of a development plan
regarding Landskrona municipality; implementation
period: approximately 12 years; borrower: a
fund, foundation or limited liability Company
with the working name Landskrona Rekonstruktion
19.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 100,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to a primarily business-funded
institute designated the Institute for integration
and growth in Landskrona; the institute shall
through research and field work among other
things work against segregation, xenophobia
and poverty
19.C PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to grant a loan in the amount of 100,000,000
Swedish Kronor to a legal entity in which Tommy
Jonasson has a decision-making influence and
whose operations, through the purchase of property,
comprise prevention/limitation of the segregation
process in westerm Skana
19.D PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 2,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to be used for crime prevention
measures in Landskrona; the amount shall be
administered by and used according to instructions
from Messrs. Tommy Jonasson and Anneli Heiskanen
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to make it
possible for the Company to henceforth hold
the AGM alternately in the countries [capital
cities] where Nordea is the largest or the
second largest bank
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825257
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Security: 665859104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: NTRS
ISIN: US6658591044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
DIPAK C. JAIN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. MOONEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932884592
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shr Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
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NOVARTIS AG, BASEL Agenda Number: 701453425
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Security: H5820Q150
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012005267
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 436581, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, including the remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the financial statements of Novartis
AG and the Group Consolidated financial statements
for the business year 2007
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Committee from
liability for their activities during the business
year 2007
3. Approve the available earnings as per balance Mgmt For For
sheets as specified and a total dividend payment
of CHF 3,929,967 is equivalent to a gross dividend
of CHF 1.60 per registered share of CHF 0.50
nominal value entitled to dividends; assuming
that the Board of Directors' proposal for the
earnings appropriation is approved, payment
will be made with effect from 29 FEB 2008
4. Approve to cancel 85,348,000 shares repurchased Mgmt For For
under the 4th and 5th share repurchase programs
and to reduce the share capital accordingly
by CHF 42,674,000 from CHF 1,364,485,500 to
CHF 1,321,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5. Authorize the Board of Directors to launch a Mgmt For For
6th share repurchase program to repurchase
shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 10 billion
via a 2nd trading line on virt-x; these shares
are to be cancelled and are thus not subject
to the 10% threshold of own shares with in
the meaning of Article 659 of the Swiss Code
of obligations; the necessary amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation [reduction of
share capital] shall be submitted to the shareholders
6.1 Amend Article 19 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
6.2 Amend Article 33 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
7.1.a Re-elect Mr. Peter Burckhardt M.D. as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 1-year term
7.1.b Re-elect Mr. Ulrich Lehner Ph.D., as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.c Re-elect Mr. Alexander F.Jetzer as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.d Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director, for Mgmt For For
a 3-year term
7.2 Elect Mr. Ann Fudge as a Director, for a 3-year Mgmt For For
term
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Novartis AG and the Group Auditors, for
a further year
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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849156
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Security: 67020Y100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: NUAN
ISIN: US67020Y1001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES W. BERGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HARRIS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. JANEWAY Mgmt For For
KATHARINE A. MARTIN Mgmt For For
MARK B. MYERS Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL A. RICCI Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. TERESI Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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NYSE EURONEXT Agenda Number: 932850868
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Security: 629491101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: NYX
ISIN: US6294911010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELLYN L. BROWN Mgmt For For
MARSHALL N. CARTER Mgmt For For
SIR GEORGE COX Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. FORD Mgmt For For
SYLVAIN HEFES Mgmt For For
JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS Mgmt For For
DOMINIQUE HOENN Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
JAMES J. MCNULTY Mgmt For For
DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER Mgmt For For
BARON JEAN PETERBROECK Mgmt For For
ALICE M. RIVLIN Mgmt For For
RICARDO SALGADO Mgmt For For
JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE Mgmt For For
RIJNHARD VAN TETS Mgmt For For
SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NYSE EURONEXT OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932838862
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Security: 674599105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: OXY
ISIN: US6745991058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Mgmt Against Against
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Mgmt Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING. Shr Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
05 INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. Shr Against For
06 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
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ODYSSEY RE HOLDINGS CORP. Agenda Number: 932828265
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Security: 67612W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ORH
ISIN: US67612W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
V. PREM WATSA Mgmt For For
JAMES F. DOWD Mgmt For For
ANDREW A. BARNARD Mgmt For For
PETER M. BENNETT Mgmt For For
ANTHONY F. GRIFFITHS Mgmt Withheld Against
PATRICK W. KENNY Mgmt For For
BRADLEY P. MARTIN Mgmt For For
BRANDON W. SWEITZER Mgmt For For
PAUL M. WOLFF Mgmt For For
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OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932860314
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Security: 678026105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: OIS
ISIN: US6780261052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER T. SEAVER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. SWANSON Mgmt For For
CINDY B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OIL STATE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mgmt Against Against
2001 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN, AS AMENDED
AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2008.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932843685
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Security: 681919106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: OMC
ISIN: US6819191064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. WREN Mgmt For For
BRUCE CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ROBERT CHARLES CLARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ERROL M. COOK Mgmt For For
SUSAN S. DENISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. HENNING Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MURPHY Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PURCELL Mgmt For For
LINDA JOHNSON RICE Mgmt For For
GARY L. ROUBOS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932813858
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Mar-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION STOCK FROM
600,100,000 SHARES TO 750,100,000 SHARES, OF
WHICH 100,000 SHARES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS
PREFERRED STOCK, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER
SHARE, PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER AND REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
13, 2007, BY AND AMONG ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,
ORANGE ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND AMIS HOLDINGS,
INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FIRST
TWO PROPOSALS LISTED ABOVE.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932856036
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH D. JACKSON Mgmt For For
FRANCIS P. BARTON Mgmt For For
PHILLIP D. HESTER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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OPTIONSXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871901
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Security: 684010101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: OXPS
ISIN: US6840101017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. GRAY Mgmt For For
NED W. BENNETT Mgmt For For
STEVEN FRADKIN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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ORBCOMM INC. Agenda Number: 932849308
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Security: 68555P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ORBC
ISIN: US68555P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARC EISENBERG Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY KELLEHER Mgmt For For
JOHN MAJOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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P.H. GLATFELTER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834840
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Security: 377316104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: GLT
ISIN: US3773161043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NICHOLAS DEBENEDICTIS Mgmt For For
J. ROBERT HALL Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO PHASE Mgmt For For
OUT THE COMPANY'S CLASSIFIED BOARD STRUCTURE
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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PACCAR INC Agenda Number: 932824091
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Security: 693718108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: PCAR
ISIN: US6937181088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. FLUKE, JR. Mgmt For For
STEPHEN F. PAGE Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. TEMBREULL Mgmt For For
02 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE Mgmt Against Against
AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES FROM 400,000,000 TO
1,200,000,000
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SUPERMAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE PROVISIONS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE Shr For Against
THRESHOLD
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PERFICIENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932894339
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Security: 71375U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2008
Ticker: PRFT
ISIN: US71375U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
RALPH C. DERRICKSON Mgmt For For
MAX D. HOPPER Mgmt Withheld Against
KENNETH R. JOHNSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID S. LUNDEEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS PERFICIENT INC.'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932829457
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Security: 714265105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: PER
ISIN: US7142651055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROSS PEROT Mgmt For For
ROSS PEROT, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER A. ALTABEF Mgmt For For
STEVEN BLASNIK Mgmt For For
JOHN S.T. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
CARL HAHN Mgmt For For
DESOTO JORDAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS MEURER Mgmt For For
CECIL H. MOORE, JR. Mgmt For For
ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI Mgmt For For
ANUROOP (TONY) SINGH Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932872028
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Security: 716495106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: HK
ISIN: US7164951060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FLOYD C. WILSON Mgmt For For
TUCKER S. BRIDWELL Mgmt For For
GARY A. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932912733
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Security: 716578109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2008
Ticker: PETD
ISIN: US7165781094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH E. CASABONA Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. MCCULLOUGH Mgmt For For
LARRY F. MAZZA Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PARKE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt Against Against
OF INCORPORATION TO: (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.01, OF THE COMPANY FROM 50,000,000 SHARES
TO 100,000,000 SHARES, AND (2) AUTHORIZE 50,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01,
OF THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PLAN
FROM 40,000 TO 100,000 AND CHANGE THE VESTING.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN IS PRESENTED
IN EXHIBIT B TO THE COMPANY'S PROXY.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932802829
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANN D. LOGAN Mgmt For For
GEORGE J. KILROY Mgmt For For
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932895608
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES W. BRINKLEY Mgmt For For
JONATHAN D. MARINER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF (A) UP TO 12,195,125 Mgmt For For
SHARES, ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY'S
4.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2012, (B)
UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO
RELATED CONVERTIBLE NOTE HEDGE TRANSACTIONS,
AND (C) UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE UPON
EXERCISE OF RELATED WARRANTS, AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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PHILIPS ELECTRS N V Agenda Number: 701469783
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Security: N6817P109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009538
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Speech President. Non-Voting No vote
2a Adoption of the 2007 financial statements. Mgmt For For
2b Explanation of policy on additions to reserves Non-Voting No vote
and dividends.
2c Adoption of the dividend to shareholders of Mgmt For For
EUR 0.70 per common share.
2d Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Management.
2e Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
3 Re-appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as external Mgmt For For
auditor of the Company.
4a Re-appointment of Mr. K.A.L.M. van Miert as Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board.
4b Re-appointment of Mr. E. Kist as member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board.
5 Amendment of the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
6 Amendment of the remuneration policy for the Mgmt For For
Board of Management.
7 Amendment of the remuneration of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
8 Amendment of the Articles of Association. Mgmt For For
9a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
issue or grant rights to acquire shares.
9b Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
restrict or exclude the pre-emption right accruing
to shareholders.
10 Cancellation of shares. Mgmt For For
11a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
acquire shares in the Company.
11b Renewal of the authorization of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management referred to under 11 sub a to acquire
additional shares in the Company in connection
with the share repurchase program.
12 Any other business. Non-Voting No vote
BLOCKING IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE A RECORD DATE Non-Voting No vote
HAS BEEN SETUP ON MARCH 5, 2008. ALSO, PLEASE
NOTE THAT VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER
VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE
VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932801093
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Security: 721467108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2008
Ticker: PPC
ISIN: US7214671080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONNIE "BO" PILGRIM Mgmt For For
LONNIE KEN PILGRIM Mgmt For For
O.B. GOOLSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. COGDILL Mgmt For For
J. CLINTON RIVERS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. VETTER, JR. Mgmt For For
S. KEY COKER Mgmt For For
VANCE C. MILLER, SR. Mgmt For For
DONALD L. WASS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. BLACK Mgmt For For
BLAKE D. LOVETTE Mgmt For For
LINDA CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
KEITH W. HUGHES Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2008.
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. Agenda Number: 932835020
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Security: G7127P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: PTP
ISIN: BMG7127P1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. BANK Mgmt For For
DAN R. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
ROBERT V. DEUTSCH Mgmt For For
A. JOHN HASS Mgmt For For
EDMUND R. MEGNA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. PRICE Mgmt For For
PETER T. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION UPON A PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932886231
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Security: 69349H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PNM
ISIN: US69349H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ADELMO E. ARCHULETA Mgmt For For
JULIE A. DOBSON Mgmt For For
WOODY L. HUNT Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. NORDHAUS Mgmt For For
MANUEL T. PACHECO Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. PRICE Mgmt For For
BONNIE S. REITZ Mgmt For For
JEFFRY E. STERBA Mgmt For For
JOAN B. WOODARD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PNM RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932893440
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Security: 741503403
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: PCLN
ISIN: US7415034039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFERY H. BOYD Mgmt For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Mgmt For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Mgmt For For
JAN L. DOCTER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Mgmt For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Mgmt For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Mgmt For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1999 Mgmt For For
OMNIBUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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PRUDENTIAL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701540381
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Security: G72899100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007099541
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and consider the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007
with the Auditor's report thereon
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. K. B. Dadiseth as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. K. A. O'Donovan as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. J.H. Ross as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Lord Turnbull as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Elect Sir W. F. W. Bischoff as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Elect Ms. A.F. Godbehere as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Elect Mr. T .C. Thiam as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor until Mgmt For For
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which the Company's accounts are laid
11. Authorize the Directors to determine the amount Mgmt For For
of the Auditor's remuneration
12. Declare a final dividend of 12.3 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
which shall be payable on 20 MAY 2008 to shareholders
who are on the register of Members at the close
of business on 11 APR 2008
13. Approve the new remuneration arrangements for Mgmt For For
the Chief Executive of M&G including a new
Long-Term Incentive Plan [the M&G Executive
Long-Term Incentive Plan], as specified and
the Chief Executive of M&G participation in
the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan,
as specified and authorize the Directors, to
do all acts and things which they may consider
necessary or expedient to implement the arrangements
and to carry the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive
Plan into effect including the making of any
amendments to the rules as they may consider
necessary or desirable
14. Appove to renew, the authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares, without prejudice to any authority
conferred on the Directors by or pursuant to
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
to allot relevant securities [Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985]; [Authority expires
at the end of the next AGM] and for that period
the Section 80 amount in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares shall be GBP 41,150,000
S.15 Authorize the Directors, conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing of resolution 14, to allot equity securities
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Article 13 of the Company's
Articles of Association and for this purpose
allotment of equity securities shall include
a sale of relevant shares as provided in Section
94(3A) of that Act as if Section 89(1) of the
act did not apply, to such allotment provided
that the maximum aggregate nominal amount of
equity securities that may be allotted or sold
pursuant to the authority under Article 13(b)
is GBP 6,175,000; and [Authority expires at
the end of the next AGM of the Company]
S.16 Authorize the Company, pursuant to Article 58 Mgmt For For
of the Company's Articles of Association and
in accordance with Section 166 of the Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163(3) of the Companies Act] of up to 247 Million
ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price [exclusive
of expenses] of 5 pence and equal to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business
days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2009 or 18 months]; the
Company, before the expiry, may make a contract
to purchase ordinary shares which will or may
be executed wholly or partly after such expiry]
S.17 Adopt the new Articles of Association, as specified, Mgmt For For
as the Articles of Association Articles of
the Company in substitution for, and the exclusion
of, the existing Articles of Association of
the Company
S.18 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in respect of Directors' qualification shares
by the deletion of the reference to ' two months'
and be replaced with a reference to ' one year'
Transact any other business Non-Voting No vote
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PSYCHIATRIC SOLUTIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932858472
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Security: 74439H108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: PSYS
ISIN: US74439H1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEY A. JACOBS Mgmt For For
EDWARD K. WISSING Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. PETRIE, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE PSYCHIATRIC Mgmt Against Against
SOLUTIONS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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QUANEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932837632
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Security: 747620102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: NX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2007, BY AND
AMONG QUANEX CORPORATION, GERDAU S.A. AND GERDAU
DELAWARE, INC.
02 APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST Agenda Number: 932894567
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Security: 751452202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: RPT
ISIN: US7514522025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARTHUR H. GOLDBERG Mgmt For For
MARK K. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN FOR Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE TRUSTEES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD Shr For Against
OF TRUSTEES TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932865237
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Security: 754212108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RAVN
ISIN: US7542121089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. BOUR Mgmt For For
DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. EVERIST Mgmt For For
MARK E. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
CONRAD J. HOIGAARD Mgmt For For
KEVIN T. KIRBY Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
DANIEL A. RYKHUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847392
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Security: 756109104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: O
ISIN: US7561091049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. CAMERON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JR. Mgmt For For
PRIYA CHERIAN HUSKINS Mgmt For For
ROGER P. KUPPINGER Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. MCKEE Mgmt For For
GREGORY T. MCLAUGHLIN Mgmt For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
WILLARD H. SMITH JR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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RENT-A-CENTER, INC. Agenda Number: 932854715
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Security: 76009N100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: RCII
ISIN: US76009N1000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARK E. SPEESE Mgmt For For
JEFFERY M. JACKSON Mgmt For For
LEONARD H. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP, REGISTERED INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008,
AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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ROCHE HLDG LTD Agenda Number: 701460456
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Security: H69293217
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012032048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting No vote
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approval of the annual report [including the Non-Voting No vote
remuneration report], financial statements
and consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors' actions Non-Voting No vote
3. Vote on the appropriation of available earnings Non-Voting No vote
4. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation Non-Voting No vote
5.1 Re-election of Prof. Bruno Gehrig to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.2 Re-election of Mr. Lodewijk J.R. De Vink to Non-Voting No vote
the Board, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.3 Re-election of Mr. Walter Frey to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.4 Re-election of Dr. Andreas Oeri to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
6. Election of the Statutory and the Group Auditors Non-Voting No vote
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ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932835210
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Security: 774415103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ROC
ISIN: US7744151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BRIAN F. CARROLL Mgmt For For
TODD A. FISHER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS L. MAINE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt Against Against
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701495889
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. C.A.M. Buchan Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. J.M. Currie Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mrs J.C. Kong Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir. Tom McKillop Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir. Steve Robson Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. G.R. Whitlaker Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Approve to create additional ordinary shares Mgmt For For
13. Approve to renew authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
14. Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
15. Approve to allow the purchase of own shares Mgmt For For
16. Approve to create additional preference shares Mgmt For For
and renew Directors' authority to allot preference
shares
17. Approve to renew authority to offer shares in Mgmt For For
lieu of cash dividend
18. Approve to adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701563151
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by the creation of an additional
6,123,010,462 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and the authority
to allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors of the Company by Article 13(B) of
the Articles of Association for the prescribed
ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied
by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined
in the Articles of Association] by GBP 1,530,752,616
to GBP 2,364,677,687
2. Approve in addition to increase the authorized Mgmt For For
share capital proposed in Resolution 1, the
authorized share capital of the Company be
increased by the creation of an additional
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and pursuant
to Article 148 of the Articles of Association,
upon the recommendation of the Directors, an
amount of up to GBP 250,000,000 [being part
of the sums standing to the credit of any of
the Company's distributable reserves, share
premium account or capital redemption reserve
as the Directors at their discretion may determine]
be capitalized, being such amount as the Directors
may determine for the purposes of issuing new
ordinary shares instead of paying an interim
dividend in respect of the FYE on 31 DEC 2008
and authorize the Directors, to apply such
amount in paying up new ordinary shares on
the register on such record date as the Directors
may determine with authority to deal with fractional
entitlements arising out of such allotments
as they think fit and authority to take all
such other steps as they may deem necessary
or desirable to implement such capitalization
and allotment; and pursuant to Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 to exercise all the
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 250,000,000
provided that such authority shall be limited
to the allotment of relevant securities pursuant
to, in connection with or for the purposes
of the capitalization of reserves referred
to in this resolution, [Authority expires on
31 DEC 2008] and the Directors may during such
period make offers or agreements which would
or might require securities to be allotted
after the expiry of such period
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701546751
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Security: G7690A100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's annual accounts for the Mgmt For For
financial year ended 31 DEC 2007, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditors'
report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007, as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company effect from 21 MAY 2008
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voster as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize the Board, in substitution for all Mgmt For For
existing authority to extent unused, to allot
relevant securities [Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985], up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 147 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009]; and the Board
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board , pursuant to Section 95 Mgmt For For
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [within the meaning of Section 94
of the said Act] for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by the previous resolution and/or
where such allotment constitutes an allotment
of equity securities by virtue of section 94(3A)
of the said Act as if sub-section (1) of Section
89 of the said act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be
limited to: [a] the allotment of equity securities
in connection with a rights issue, open offer
or any other per-emptive offer in favour of
holders of ordinary shares [excluding treasury
shares] where their equity securities respectively
attributable to the interests of such ordinary
shareholders on a fixed record date are proportionate
[as nearly as may be] to the respective numbers
of ordinary shares held by them [as the case
may be] [subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Board may deem necessary
or expedient to deal with fractional entitlements
or legal or practical problems arising in any
overseas territory, the requirements of any
regulatory body or stock exchange or any other
matter whatsoever]: and [b] the allotment [otherwise
than pursuant to sub-paragraph (A) above] of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
value of EUR 22 million; [authority expires
at the earlier conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009], save that the
Company may before such expiry make an offer
or agreement which would or might require equity
securities to be allotted after such expiry
and the Board may allot equity securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as
if the power conferred hereby had not expired
S.11 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of
up to 6 million ordinary shares of EUR 0.07
each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum
price of EUR 0.07 per share and not more than
5% above the average market value of those
shares, over the previous 5 business days before
the purchase is made and the stipulated by
Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 09 AUG 2009]; may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry, in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any Currency, including Pounds sterling,
US Dollars and Euros
12. Authorize, in accordance with Section 366 of Mgmt For For
the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company
[and its subsidiaries], the Company [and all
companies that are subsidiaries of the company
at any time during the period for which this
resolution has effect] (A) make political
donations to political organizations other
than political parties not exceeding GBP 200,000
in total per annum: and (B) incur political
expenditure not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company or 19 AUG 2009],
in this resolution, the terms 'political donation'
, 'Political Expenditure' have the meanings
given to them by Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-term Incentive Plan that under the Long-term
Incentive Plan a conditional award of free
Royal Dutch Shell shares can be made to any
participant in any one year, with a face value
at grant equal to up to four times base salary
14. Approve to extend participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of
the Meeting for the purpose of identification
be as the Articles of Association of the Company
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Articles of Association
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701553770
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Security: G7690A118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MM408
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Company's annual accounts of the Mgmt For For
FYE 31 DEC 2007 together with the Directors'
report and the Auditors report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007 as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize theBoard, in substitution for any Mgmt For For
existing authority and for the purpose of Section
80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot relevant
securities [Section 80(2)] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 147 million; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company next year or 19 AUG 2009];
and the Board may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board and pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities Section 94 of the said Act for cash
pursuant to the authority conferred by previous
Resolution, [Section 94[3A]] of the said Act
as if sub- Section[1] of Section 89 of the
said Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights provided that this power is limited
to the allotment of equity securities a) in
connection with a rights issue, open offer
or other offers in favor of ordinary shareholders;
and b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 22 million; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
on 19 AUG 2009]; and, the Board to allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.11 uthorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases of up to 631 million ordinary shares
of EUR 0.07 each in the capital of the Company,
at prices of not less than EUR 0.07 per share,
not more than the higher of and up to 5% above
the average market value of those shares for
the 5 business days before the purchase is
made and stipulated by Artilce 5 (1) of Commission
Regulation[EC] No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or19 AUG 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
such shares which would or might be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any currency, including pounds sterling,
US dollars and euros
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company[and
its subsidaries] the Company [and all Companies
that are subsidiaries of the Company at any
time during the period for which this resolution
has effect] to amke political donations to
political organisations other than political
parties not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum,[Authority expires the earlier at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Companyor
with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 19 AUG 2009], the terms political
donation, political parties, political organisation
and political expenditure have the meanings
given to them by Section 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive Plan as specified
14. Approve the extending participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Artilces of Association and initialled
by the Chairman of the Meeting for the purpose
of indentification
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ROYAL KPN NV Agenda Number: 701482565
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Security: N4297B146
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting No vote
2007
3. Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
4. Explaination of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
5. Adopt the dividend over the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
6. Grant discharge the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management from liability
7. Grant discharge the members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
board from liability
8. Appoint the Auditor Mgmt For For
9. Approve the arrangement in shares as longterm Mgmt For For
incentive element of the remuneration package
of members of the Board of Management
10. Amend the remuneration for the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
11. Announcement concerning vacancies in the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board arising in 2009
12. Authorize the Board of Management to resolve Mgmt For For
that the Company may acquire its own shares
13. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of own shares
14. Transact any other business and close the meeting Non-Voting No vote
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SAIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932877028
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Security: 78390X101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker: SAI
ISIN: US78390X1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH C. DAHLBERG Mgmt For For
FRANCE A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
WOLFGANG H. DEMISCH Mgmt For For
JERE A. DRUMMOND Mgmt For For
JOHN J. HAMRE Mgmt For For
MIRIAM E. JOHN Mgmt For For
ANITA K. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JUMPER Mgmt For For
HARRY M.J. KRAEMER, JR. Mgmt For For
E.J. SANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LOUIS A. SIMPSON Mgmt For For
A. THOMAS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 2006 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
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Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Agenda Number: 701559986
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Security: D66992104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007164600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 13 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,582 ,667,897.40 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par
share EUR 986,567,284.40 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 04 JUN 2 008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Berlin
6. Election of Mr. Bernard Liautaud to the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to EUR 120,000,000, at a price
neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below the market price of the shares if
they are acquired through the stock exchange,
nor differing more than 20% from the market
price of the shares if they are acquired by
way of a repurchase offer, on or before 30
NOV 2009; the Company shall be authorized to
sell the shares on the stock exchange and to
offer them to the shareholders for subscription;
the Company shall also be authorized to dispose
of the shares in another manner if they are
sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to offer the shares to BEE Owned
Companies against cash payment (the amount
being limited to EUR 1,500,000), to use these
shares for the acquisition of shares of Systems
Applications Products (South Africa) (Proprietary)
Limited (the amount being limited to EUR 1,500,000),
to offer the shares to other third parties
for acquisition purposes, to use the shares
within the scope of the Company's Stock Option
and Incentive Plans, or for satisfying conversion
and option rights, and to retire the
8. Authorization of the Board of Managing Directors Mgmt Against Against
to use call and put options for t he purpose
of the acquisition of own shares as per item
7
9. Amendments to the Articles of Association a) Mgmt For For
Section 4(11), regarding the authorized capital
III of up to EUR 15,000,000 being revoked b)
Section 23(3), regarding the Company not being
obliged to send documents regarding a shareholders
meeting to the shareholders if the documents
are made available via inter net
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SAVVIS INC. Agenda Number: 932852165
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Security: 805423308
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: SVVS
ISIN: US8054233080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CLYDE A. HEINTZELMAN Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. KOEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES E. OUSLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
D.C. PETERSCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEFFREY H. VON DEYLEN Mgmt For For
MERCEDES A. WALTON Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. WELSH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
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Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SEABOARD CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827124
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Security: 811543107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: SEB
ISIN: US8115431079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN J. BRESKY Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID A. ADAMSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DOUGLAS W. BAENA Mgmt Withheld Against
KEVIN M. KENNEDY Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSEPH E. RODRIGUES Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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SIEMENS A G Agenda Number: 701427785
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Security: D69671218
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007236101
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive Supervisory Board report, Corporate Non-Voting No vote
Governance report, remuneration report, and
compliance report for fiscal 2006/ 2007
2. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2006/2007
3. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 1.60 per share
4.1 Postpone discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Johannes Feldmayer
4.2 Approve discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld (until June 30,
2007)
4.3 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter Loescher (as of July 1, 2007)
4.4 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger (as of June 1, 2007)
4.5 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Joe Kaeser for fiscal 2006/2007
4.6 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Rudi Lamprecht for fiscal 2006/2007
4.7 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Eduardo Montes for fiscal 2006/2007
4.8 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Juergen Radomski for fiscal 2006/2007
4.9 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Erich Reinhardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.10 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hermann Requardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.11 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Uriel Sharef for fiscal 2006/2007
4.12 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Klaus Wucherer for fiscal 2006/2007
4.13 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Johannes Feldmayer (until September 30,
2007), if discharge should not be postponed
5.1 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Heinrich von Pierer (until April 25,
2007)
5.2 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Cromme for fiscal 2006/2007
5.3 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Ralf Heckmann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.4 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Josef Ackermann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.5 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Lothar Adler for fiscal 2006/2007
5.6 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki for fiscal 2006/2007
5.7 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. John Coombe for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.8 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hildegard Cornudet for fiscal 2006/2007
5.9 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Birgit Grube for fiscal 2006/2007
5.10 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Bettina Haller (as of April 1, 2007)
5.11 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk for fiscal 2006/2007
5.12 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Berthold Huber for fiscal 2006/2007
5.13 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Walter Kroell for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.14 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Michael Mirow (as of April 25, 2007)
5.15 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Wolfgang Mueller (until January
25, 2007)
5.16 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Georg Nassauer (until March 31,
2007)
5.17 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Thomas Rackow for fiscal 2006/2007
5.18 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Dieter Scheitor (as of January 25, 2007)
5.19 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Albrecht Schmidt for fiscal 2006/2007
5.20 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle for fiscal 2006/
2007
5.21 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter von Siemens for fiscal 2006/2007
5.22 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Jerry Speyer for fiscal 2006/2007
5.23 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel for fiscal 2006
/2007
6. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for fiscal 2007/2008
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of Repurchased Shares
8. Authorize use of Financial Derivatives of up Mgmt For For
to 5% of Issued Share Capital when Repurchasing
Shares
9.1 Elect Josef Ackermann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.2 Elect Jean-Louis Beffa to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.3 Elect Gerd von Brandenstein to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Gerhard Cromme to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.5 Elect Michael Diekmann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.6 Elect Hans Michael Gaul to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.7 Elect Peter Gruss to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Nicola Leibinger- Kammueller to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Hakan Samuelsson to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.10 Elect Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932836957
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Security: 828806109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SPG
ISIN: US8288061091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BIRCH BAYH Mgmt For For
MELVYN E. BERGSTEIN Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN Mgmt For For
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ Mgmt For For
J. ALBERT SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
PIETER S. VAN DEN BERG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, Mgmt For For
L.P. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A "PAY FOR Shr For Against
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE (SIC)."
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
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Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
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SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932809203
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Security: 82966C103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: SIRO
ISIN: US82966C1036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM K. HOOD Mgmt For For
H.M. JANSEN KRAEMER, JR Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. SLOVIN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG DEUTSCHE Mgmt For For
TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT, AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT,
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUEFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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SLM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865136
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Security: 78442P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SLM
ISIN: US78442P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.M. DIEFENDERFER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701496639
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Security: F43638141
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000130809
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented
loss for the FY EUR 961,180,496 .73
O.2 Approve the record the loss for the year as Mgmt For For
a deficit in retained earnings; prior retained
earnings EUR 7,324,427 ,352.11 following this
appropriation, the retained earnings account
will show a new balance of EUR 6,363, 246,855.38.
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.25 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French tax
code this dividend will be paid on 06 JUN 2008
as required by Law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid,
were as follows EUR 3.30 for FY 2004 EUR 4.50
for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approves the agreements
entered into or which remained in force during
the FY
O.5 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Philippe Mgmt Abstain Against
Citerne as Director for a 4 year period
O.6 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt For For
Cicurel as a Director for a 4 year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Luc Mgmt For For
Vandevelde as a Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Nathalie Rachou as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 4 year period
O.9 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 175.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 10,207,239,700.00
[Authorization is given for a 18 month period]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 14 MAY, 2007 in its
resolution number 10 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to take the Mgmt For For
necessary powers to increase the capital, on
one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
by issuance, with preferred subscription rights
maintained, of shares and or debt securities,
or by way of capitalizing reserves, profits,
premiums or other means, provided that such
capitalization is allowed by law and under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising
the par value of existing shares, or by a combination
of these methods the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00.this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution number No 10 and 11 the shareholders'
meeting delegates to the Board of Directors
all powers in order to increase the share capital
by way of capitalizing, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 550,000,000.00 [authorization
is given for a 26 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 15; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board
of Directors to take all necessary measures
and accompllish all necessary formalities
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by issuance, without preferred subscription
rights maintained, of shares and or debt securities
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 100,000,000.00
the maximum nominal amount of debt securities
which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00
[authority is granted for a 26 month ] this
amount shall count against the overall value
set forth in resolution number 10 the share
holders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
beneficiaries this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its Resolution number 16
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the number of securities to be issued in the
event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right of shareholders,
at the same price as the initial issue, within
30 days of the closing of the subscription
period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial
issue this delegation is granted for a 26 month
period this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10, 11 this authorization supersedes the fraction;
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
Resolution number 17
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital [authority is
granted for a 26 month] this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in resolution
number 10, 11 this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 18; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
members of a Company savings plan and for an
amount that shall not exceed 3% of the share
capital this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10 and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Company who are Members of
a Company savings Plan; the shareholders meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to otake all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 19 [authority
is granted for 26 month]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, in 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
transactions, to beneficiaries to be chosen
by it, options giving the right either to subscribe
for new shares in the Company to be issued
through a share capital increase, or to purchase
existing shares purchased by the Company, it
being provided that the options shall not give
rights to a total number of shares, which shall
exceed 4% of the share capital the present
[authority is granted for a 26 month period]
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 10 and
11 the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
share holders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 20
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
occasions, existing or future shares, in favor
of the Employees or the Corporate Officers
of the Company and related companies they may
not represent more than 2% of the share capital
, this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 15, 10
and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides to
cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 21 [Authority is granted
for 26 months period]
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions and at
its sole discretion, by canceling all or part
of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a Stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period, this [authorization is given for a
26 month period], the shareholders' meeting
delegates to the board of directors, all powers
to charge the share reduction costs against
the related premiums, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 22
E.18 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SONUS NETWORKS INC Agenda Number: 932889756
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Security: 835916107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker: SONS
ISIN: US8359161077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HASSAN M. AHMED Mgmt For For
JOHN P. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
PAUL J. SEVERINO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS SONUS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SONY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701603626
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Security: J76379106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3435000009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.13 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.14 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.15 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
2. To issue Stock Acquisition Rights for the purpose Mgmt For For
of granting stock options
3. Shareholders' Proposal : To amend the Articles Shr For Against
of Incorporation with respect to disclosure
to shareholders regarding remuneration paid
to each Director
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SOTHEBY'S Agenda Number: 932859107
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Security: 835898107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: BID
ISIN: US8358981079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. ANGELO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL BLAKENHAM Mgmt For For
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Mgmt For For
ALLEN QUESTROM Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. RUPRECHT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. STEWART Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. TAUBMAN Mgmt For For
DIANA L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
DENNIS M. WEIBLING Mgmt For For
ROBIN G. WOODHEAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932898351
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Security: 84265V105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PCU
ISIN: US84265V1052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt For For
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt For For
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt For For
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt For For
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt For For
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt For For
CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
WHICH WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 320,000,000
SHARES TO 2,000,000,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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SPANSION, INC. Agenda Number: 932860643
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Security: 84649R101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker: SPSN
ISIN: US84649R1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BERTRAND F. CAMBOU Mgmt For For
DAVID E. ROBERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. Agenda Number: 932884910
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Security: 556269108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: SHOO
ISIN: US5562691080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD R. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
JOHN L. MADDEN Mgmt For For
PETER MIGLIORINI Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. RANDALL Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
WALTER YETNIKOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SUEZ SA Agenda Number: 701500503
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Security: F90131115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120529
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 2007, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Auditors; and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income for the 2007 FY is of Mgmt For For
EUR 5,760,911,877.77 and the retained earnings
of EUR 0.00, the recommendations of the Board
of Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Statutory
Dividend [EUR 0.10 per share]: EUR 130,704,352.00
Additional Dividend [EUR 1.26 per share] EUR
1,646,874,837.72 Dividends: EUR 1,777,579,189.92,
other reserves account: EUR 3,983,332,687.85;
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.36 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008, as required By Law, it is reminded that,
for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were
as follows: EUR 0.79 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for
FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code; and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.5 Appoint Mr. Edmond Alphandery as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 4-year period
O.6 Appoint Mr. Rene Carron as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.7 Appoint Mr. Etienne Davignon as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Albert Frere as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.9 Appoint Mr. Jean Peyrelevade as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Thierry De Rudder as a Director Mgmt Against Against
for a 4-year period
O.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 60.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 7,500,000,000.00, the number of shares
acquired by the Company with a view to their
retention or their subsequent delivery in payment
or exchange, as part of an external growth
operation , cannot exceed 5% of its capital;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 month period];
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY
2007 in its Resolution 10; delegates all powers
to the Board of Directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors, in order to Mgmt For For
increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion: up to a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00 by way
of issuing ordinary shares and, or any securities,
even debt securities, giving access to shares
of the Company or subsidiaries [the par value
of the shares issued in accordance with Resolution
13 shall count against this amount], up to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00
by way of capitalizing premiums, reserves,
profits and, or other means, provided that
such Capitalization is allowed By Law and under
the By Laws, to be carried out through the
issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par
value of the existing shares [ the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with Resolution 13 and 14 shall count against
this amount], [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorizations
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, if its Resolution 7
E.13 Authorize to the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, 1 or more occasions,
in France or abroad, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of ordinary shares
and, or any securities [even debt securities]
giving access to shares of the Company or subsidiaries
or, shares of the Company to which shall give
right securities to be issued by subsidiaries
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 500,000,000.00
[the par value of the debt securities issued
in accordance with Resolutions 12, shall count
against this amount] the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00, [Authority
expires at the end of 26 month period] it supersedes
the authorizations granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 05 MAY 2006, in Its
Resolution 8
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or abroad, by issuance,
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of hybrid debt securities the maximum nominal
amount of the issues, if the present delegation
is utilized by the Board of Directors, shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00 [the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with resolutions 12 and 13, shall count against
this amount] [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006 in its Resolution 11
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on 1or more
occasions, by way of issuing shares to be paid
in cash, in favor of Employees of the Company
and some related Companies, who are Members
of a Group Savings Plan and, or of a Voluntary
Savings Plan for the retirement [the Employees]
[Authority expires at the end of 26 month period];
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2% of the share capital the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favor of the beneficiaries
above mentioned, to cancels the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, in its Resolution 12
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on1 or more
occasions, up to a maximum nominal amount of
EUR 30,000,000.00, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of 15,000,000
new shares of a par value of EUR 2.00 each
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of any entities which only
subscribe, hold and sell Suez shares or other
financial instruments the present [Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]; to
cancel the authorization granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY 2007, in its
Resolution 12, to increase the share capital
in favor of spring multiple 2006 SCA and, or
any Company which may holds or sells Suez shares;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by canceling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period [Authority expires at
the end of 18 month period], it supersedes
the authorization granted by the combined shareholders'
meeting of MAY 04 2007, in its Resolution 15;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.18 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701620367
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Security: J7771X109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3890350006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
5. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Retiring Corporate Officers
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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP Agenda Number: 932838569
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Security: 78486Q101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: SIVB
ISIN: US78486Q1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC A. BENHAMOU Mgmt For For
DAVID M. CLAPPER Mgmt For For
ROGER F. DUNBAR Mgmt For For
JOEL P. FRIEDMAN Mgmt For For
G. FELDA HARDYMON Mgmt For For
ALEX W. "PETE" HART Mgmt For For
C. RICHARD KRAMLICH Mgmt For For
LATA KRISHNAN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PORTER Mgmt For For
MICHAELA K. RODENO Mgmt For For
KENNETH P. WILCOX Mgmt For For
KYUNG H. YOON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SWISS REINS CO Agenda Number: 701506377
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Security: H84046137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012332372
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 440791, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual and consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements for the 2007 FY
2. Approve the allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
3. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Executive Committee
4. Approve the cancellation of shares bought back Mgmt For For
and reduction of share capital
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association by the addition Mgmt For For
of the Company's legal form
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the 3 year term of office for the Members of
the Board of Directors
5.3 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the distribution of 20% of the years profit
to the statutory reserve fund
6.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Rajna Gibson B Randon as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Kaspar Villiger as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.3 Elect Mr. Raymond K. F. Chien as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.4 Elect Mr. Mathis Cabiallavetta as a Director Mgmt For For
6.2 Re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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SYBASE, INC. Agenda Number: 932838191
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Security: 871130100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: SY
ISIN: US8711301007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. DANIELS Mgmt For For
ALAN B. SALISBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 701610380
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Security: J8129E108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3463000004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7. Approve Details of Compensation as Stock Options Mgmt For For
for Directors
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850793
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Security: 87612E106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: TGT
ISIN: US87612E1064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TELEFONICA S A Agenda Number: 701508725
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Security: 879382109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0178430E18
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I. Examination and approval, if appropriate, of Mgmt For For
the Individual Annual Accounts, of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and of the Management
Report of Telefonica, S.A. and its Consolidated
Group of Companies, as well as of the proposed
allocation of profits/lossed of Telefonica,
S.A. and of the management of its Board of
Directors, all with respect to the Fiscal Year
2007.
II.1 Re-election of Mr. Jose Fernando de Almansa Mgmt For For
Moreno-Barreda to the Board of Directors.
II.2 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Jose Maria Abril Perez to the Board of Directors.
II.3 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Francisco Javier de Paz Mancho to the Board
of Directors.
II.4. Ratification of the interim appointment of Ms. Mgmt For For
Maria Eva Castillo Sanz to the Board of Directors.
II.5. Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Luiz Fernando Furlan to the Board of Directors.
III. Authorization to acquire the Company's own shares, Mgmt For For
either directly or through Group Companies.
IV. Reduction of the share capital through the cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares of treasury stock, excluding creditors'
right to object, and amendment of the article
of the By-Laws relating to the share capital.
V. Appointment of the Auditors of the Company for Mgmt For For
the Fiscal Year 2008.
VI. Delegation of powers to formalize, interpret, Mgmt For For
cure and carry out the resolutions adopted
by the shareholders at the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
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TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932833456
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Security: 88023U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TPX
ISIN: US88023U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. THOMAS BRYANT Mgmt For For
FRANCIS A. DOYLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HEIL Mgmt For For
PETER K. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
SIR PAUL JUDGE Mgmt For For
NANCY F. KOEHN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER A. MASTO Mgmt For For
P. ANDREWS MCLANE Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. TRUSSELL, JR. Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. Agenda Number: 932826172
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Security: 880915103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRA
ISIN: US8809151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL L. BENNETT Mgmt For For
PETER S. JANSON Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KRONER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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TESCO PLC, CHESHUNT Agenda Number: 701645965
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Security: G87621101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008847096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 490252. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 23 FEB 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 23 FEB 2008
3. Declare a final Dividend of 7.7 pence per share Mgmt For For
recommended by the Directors
4. Re-elect Mr. Charles Allen as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. Harald Einsmann as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Rodney Chase as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Ms. Karen Cook as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Tim Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Approve to determine the remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
LLP by the Directors
12. Authorize the Director, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act), to
allot relevant securities [as defined in Section
80(2) of the Act] of the Company up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 130.8 million [which
is equal to approximately 33% of the current
issued share capital of the Company] [Authority
expires on 27 JUN 2013]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
on the passing of Resolution 12 pursuant to
Section 95 of the Act to allot equity securities,
for cash pursuant to the authority given to
the Directors, for the purposes of Section
80 of the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 19.6 million; Subsections 94(2) to 94(7)
of the Act apply for the interpretation of
this resolution and this power applies in relation
to a sale of shares which is included as an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if all references
in this resolution to any such allotment included
any such sale and as if in the first paragraph
of the resolution the words pursuant to the
authority conferred on the Directors for the
purposes of Section 80 of the Act were omitted
in relation to such sale; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the Company's
next AGM or 15 months from the date of the
passing of this resolution]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163(3) of the Act] of maximum number
of ordinary shares up to 784.8 million shares
of 5p each in the capital of the Company, at
a minimum price of 5p and up to 105% of the
average middle market quotations for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List, over the 5 business days immediately
preceding the purchase date; and the amount
stipulated by article 5(1) of the Buy-back
and stabilization regulation 2003; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the close next AGM of
the Company or 15 months from the date of this
resolution is passed]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
15. Authorize the Company and all Companies, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Section 366 of the New Act,
that are its subsidiaries at anytime during
the period for which this resolution: [a] make
donations to political parties and / or independent
election candidates, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; [b] make political donations to political
organizations, other than political parties,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [c] incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total, during the period beginning with
the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on the date of the Company's next
AGM; for the purpose of this resolution the
terms political donations, political expenditure,
independent election candidates, political
parties and political organization shall have
the meaning given by part 14 of the New Act
S.16 Adopt, with immediate effect, the Articles of Mgmt For For
Association of the Company, in substitution
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association of the Company; subject to the
passing of Resolution 16(a) and with effect
from 00.01am on 01 OCT 2008 or such later time
at which Section 175 of the New Act shall be
brought into force, the New Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to Resolution
16(a) by the deletion of Article 91 and the
insertion of New Articles 91 and 92, and the
remaining Articles be numbered and the deletion
of Article 99 and the insertion of New Article
100, as specified
S.17 Approve the Company's Animal Welfare Policy Shr Against For
endorses the Five Freedoms concept proposed
by the Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC],
being: 1) Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; 2)
Freedom from Discomfort; 3) Freedom from Pain,
injury or Disease; 4) Freedom to Express Normal
Behaviour; 5) Freedom from Fear and Distress;
and acknowledge the study published in FEB
2008 by Knowles, TG et al and funded by the
UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs, entitled Leg Disorders in Broiler
Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
and noting that the Company's order, stock
and sale of standard intensive broiler chickens
endorses and/or contributes to an average of
27.6% of birds having poor locomotion and 3.3%
being almost unable to walk at an average age
of 40 days notwithstanding a culling process;
the Company sets a commitment within a fair
time frame to take appropriate measures to
ensure that chickens purchased for sale by
the Company are produced in systems capable
of providing the Five Freedoms
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THE BOEING COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826350
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Security: 097023105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: BA
ISIN: US0970231058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shr Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shr Against For
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shr For Against
ARRANGEMENTS
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932836286
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Security: 808513105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: SCHW
ISIN: US8085131055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER O. WALTHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUBMISSION OF Shr Against For
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
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Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932804253
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Security: 200641108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 14-Feb-2008
Ticker: CGI
ISIN: US2006411084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Mgmt For For
DATED OCTOBER 30, 2007, AMONG THE COMMERCE
GROUP, INC., MAPFRE S.A. AND MAGELLAN ACQUISITION
CORP., AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF MAPFRE.
02 TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL
OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871634
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Security: 25459L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: DTV
ISIN: US25459L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932843154
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Security: 260543103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DOW
ISIN: US2605431038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Mgmt For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Mgmt For For
JAMES A. BELL Mgmt For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Mgmt For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Mgmt For For
JOHN B. HESS Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Mgmt For For
RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
PAUL G. STERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shr Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shr Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A COMPENSATION PLAN. Shr For Against
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932820358
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Security: 38141G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: GS
ISIN: US38141G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
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Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Agenda Number: 932911111
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Security: 587118100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: MW
ISIN: US5871181005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE ZIMMER Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
RINALDO S. BRUTOCO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
SHELDON I. STEIN Mgmt Withheld Against
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. SECHREST Mgmt Withheld Against
LARRY R. KATZEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND Mgmt For For
AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE COMPANY'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN.
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THE TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 701613184
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Security: J86914108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3585800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Appropriation of Surplus Mgmt For For
2.1 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Election of a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.10 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Election of an Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.5 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Shareholders' Proposal : Appropriation of Surplus Shr Against For
5. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (1)
6. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr For Against
to the Articles of Incorporation (2)
7. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (3)
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt Against Against
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
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Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. Agenda Number: 932882942
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Security: 887319101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TWTC
ISIN: US8873191014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Mgmt For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Mgmt For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Mgmt For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Mgmt For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE Agenda Number: 701562414
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Security: F92124100
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120271
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447484 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 5,778,925,418.44, balance available
for distribution: EUR 8,275,800,768.51 Dividends:
EUR 4,983,591,440.79 as retained earnings:
EUR 3,292,209,327.72 as required by Law, it
is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 4,426.30 for FY
2006, EUR 3,930.90 for FY 2005, EUR 3,339.80
for FY 2004; the interim dividend of EUR 1.00
was already paid on 16 NOV 2007, the remaining
dividend of EUR 1.07 will be paid on 23 MAY
2008, and will entitle natural persons to the
50% allowance, in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date,
the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-38
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the agreements entered into or which remained
in force during the FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Thierry Desmarest
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Christophe De Margerie
O.7 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the Stock Market, subject
to the conditions; the maximum purchase price:
EUR 80.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired:
10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 7,050,558,160.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; authorize
supersedes the fraction unused; authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 11
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 5
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Paul Mgmt For For
Desmarais Jr. as a Director for a 3-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bertrand Mgmt For For
Jacquillat as a Director for a 3-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Lord Mgmt For For
Peter Levene of Portspoken as a Director for
a 3-year period
O.11 Appoint Ms. Patricia Barbizet as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Claude Mandil as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 3-year period
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 2,500,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of shares and or debt securities; to increase
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 10,000,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or
other means, provided that such capitalization
is allowed By-Law and under the By-Laws, by
issuing bonus shares or raising the par value
of existing shares, or by a combination of
these methods; [Authority expires at the end
of 26 months]; and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 875,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of ordinary shares or debt securities; the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months];
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in Resolution 13; and to charge
the share issuance costs against the related
premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to 1-10
of the new capital after each increase
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in Resolution 14; and to decide to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital on 1 or more occasions as
its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; the nominal
amount that shall not exceed EUR 1.5 and to
decide to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of the employees
for whom the capital increase is reserved;
this delegation of powers supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees or the Corporate
Officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.8% of the
share capital; [Authority expires at the end
of 38 months]; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorize supersedes the fraction unused of
the authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 17 MAY 2005 in its Resolution No.13
A. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to remove the terms of office of Mr.
Mantoine Jeancourt Galignani as a Director
B. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
Amend the Article 12 of the ByLaws
C. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to grant,
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.2% of the share capital [Authority expires
at the end of 26 month period]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution 13; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries of the shares that are
granted; and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701616027
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Security: J92676113
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3633400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.27 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.28 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.29 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.30 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
4 Approve Purchase of Own Shares Mgmt For For
5 Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated Mgmt Against Against
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Auditors
6 Amend the Compensation to be Received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors
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TRANE INC. Agenda Number: 932898185
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Security: 892893108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TT
ISIN: US8928931083
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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 DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH
AS ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING
ANY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701457877
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 443208 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437075, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1.A Information request Non-Voting No vote
1.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
PROPOSAL: Approve the request for a Special
Audit [Sonderprufung] by Ethos
2. Approve the stock dividend; the creation of Mgmt For For
authorized capital; and approval of the Articles
4b of the Articles of Association
3.1 Approve the mandatory Convertible Notes; the Mgmt For For
creation of conditional capital; and approval
of Article 4a Paragraph 3 of the Articles of
Association
3.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
PROPOSAL: Approve the ordinary capital increase,
with right offering
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt For For
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt For For
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt For For
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt For For
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt For For
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt For For
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt For For
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701506454
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 08 MAY 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
O.1 Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
to gether with Board of Directors and the auditing
Company report Board of Auditors report presentation
of consolidated balance sheet
O.2 Approve the profits allocation Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 for Mgmt For For
the Top Management of the Group Unicredit
O.4 Approve the Shareholding Plan for all Unicredit Mgmt For For
Group Employees
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt For For
O.6 Approve the determine the emoluments to the Mgmt For For
Member of the Board of Directors
O.7 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 8, 9, 18, 19 and 20 Mgmt For For
of Unicredit Group Meeting regulations
O.8 Approve the emoluments for saving the shareholders Mgmt For For
common representative
O.9 Authorize the current activites as per the Article Mgmt For For
2390 of the civil code
E.1 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on 1 or more occasions
for a maximum period of 1 year starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
corporate capital increase, with no option
right, of max EUR 61,090,250 corresponding
to up to 122,180,500 unicredit ordinary shares
with NV EUR 0.50 each, reserved to the Management
of the holding and of group banks and Companies
who hold position s of particular importance
for the purposes of achieving the groups overall
objectives consequent amendments to the Articles
of Association
E.2 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on one or more occasions
for a maximum period of 5 years starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
free corporate capital increase, of maxeur
12,439,750 corresponding to up to 24,879,500
unicredit ordinary shares with NV EUR 0.50
each, reserved to the Management of the holding
and of group banks and companies who hold positions
of particular importance for the purposes of
achieving the groups overall objectives consequent
amendments to the Articles of Association
E.3 Approve the repeal of the Section [vi] [of the Mgmt For For
Executive Committee] and of the Articles 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32 of the Corporate By Laws
and related renumbering of the following Sections
and the Articles amendment of the Articles
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29 [as renumbered after the elimination
of the Articles 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] of
the Corporate By Laws
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
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Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt For For
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt For For
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt For For
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt For For
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt For For
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt For For
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt For For
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNILEVER PLC Agenda Number: 701506694
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Security: G92087165
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B10RZP78
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the report and accounts for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Declare a dividend of 34.11p on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. P. J. Cescau as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. J. A. Lawrence as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J. A. Lawrence
7. Re-elect Professor G. Berger as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect the Rt Hon the Lord Brittan of Spennithorne Mgmt For For
QC, DL as a Director
9. Re-elect Professor W. Dik as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Mr. C. E. Golden as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect the Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as a Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-elect Mr. K. J. Storm as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. M. Treschow as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-elect Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Director Mgmt For For
18. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
19. Authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
20. Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to issue shares
S.21 Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to disapply pre-emption rights
S.22 Approve to renew the authority to the Company Mgmt For For
to purchase its own shares
S.23 Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850969
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Security: 907818108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: UNP
ISIN: US9078181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. CARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.B. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.W. DUNHAM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. HOPE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.C. KRULAK Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.W. MCCONNELL Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. MCLARTY III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.R. ROGEL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 500,000,000 Mgmt For For
TO 800,000,000 SHARES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Agenda Number: 932828405
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Security: 911312106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: UPS
ISIN: US9113121068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BURNS Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
STUART E. EIZENSTAT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
ANN M. LIVERMORE Mgmt For For
RUDY MARKHAM Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
CAROL B. TOME Mgmt For For
BEN VERWAAYEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS UPS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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UNITED STATIONERS INC. Agenda Number: 932855767
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Security: 913004107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: USTR
ISIN: US9130041075
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD W. GOCHNAUER Mgmt For For
DANIEL J. GOOD Mgmt For For
JEAN S. BLACKWELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886306
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Security: 91324P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: UNH
ISIN: US91324P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Mgmt For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
VESTING SHARES
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Agenda Number: 932806384
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Security: 913915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: UTI
ISIN: US9139151040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD A. CONRAD Mgmt For For
KIMBERLY J. MCWATERS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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VALUECLICK, INC. Agenda Number: 932841009
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Security: 92046N102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: VCLK
ISIN: US92046N1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES R. ZARLEY Mgmt For For
DAVID S. BUZBY Mgmt For For
MARTIN T. HART Mgmt For For
TOM A. VADNAIS Mgmt For For
JEFFREY F. RAYPORT Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PETERS Mgmt For For
JAMES A. CROUTHAMEL Mgmt For For
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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. Agenda Number: 932838482
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Security: 922417100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: VECO
ISIN: US9224171002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEL A. ELFTMANN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PEELER Mgmt For For
PETER J. SIMONE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST Agenda Number: 932850313
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Security: 929042109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: VNO
ISIN: US9290421091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. DEERING Mgmt For For
MICHAEL LYNNE Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. SMITH Mgmt For For
RONALD G. TARGAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR TRUSTEES.
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W-H ENERGY SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932862281
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Security: 92925E108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WHQ
ISIN: US92925E1082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH T. WHITE, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. WHILDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES D. LIGHTNER Mgmt For For
MILTON L. SCOTT Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER MILLS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BROCK Mgmt For For
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932822643
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Security: 929903102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: WB
ISIN: US9299031024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shr For Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932822667
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Security: 930059100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: WDR
ISIN: US9300591008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALAN W. KOSLOFF Mgmt For For
JERRY W. WALTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. 2003 EXECUTIVE
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
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Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST Agenda Number: 932857747
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Security: 939653101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WRE
ISIN: US9396531017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. EDWARD S. CIVERA Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WELLPOINT, INC. Agenda Number: 932847304
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Security: 94973V107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WLP
ISIN: US94973V1070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANGELA F. BRALY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H.T. BUSH Mgmt For For
WARREN Y. JOBE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM G. MAYS Mgmt For For
SENATOR D.W. RIEGLE, JR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. RYAN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823897
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Security: 949746101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: WFC
ISIN: US9497461015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Shr Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE.
07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" Shr For Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Shr Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Shr Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932849865
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WR
ISIN: US95709T1007
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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
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MOORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORP, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701405929
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Security: Q97417101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000WBC1
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditors' report of Westpac
for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.a Re-elect Mr. Edward [Tad] Alfred Evans as a Mgmt For For
Director of Westpac Banking Corporation, who
retires in accordance with Articles 9.2 and
9.3 of the Constitution
2.b Re-elect Mr. Gordon McKellar Cairns as a Director Mgmt For For
of Westpac Banking Corporation, who retires
in accordance with Articles 9.2 and 9.3 of
the Constitution
3. Approve, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, to grant the restricted shares under
the Chief Executive Officer Restricted Share
Plan and grant of performance share rights
and performance options under the Chief Executive
Officer Performance Plan to the future Managing
Director and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Gail Kelly, as specified
S.4 Amend the Westpac Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
5. Adopt the annual remuneration report for the Mgmt For For
YE 30 SEP 2007
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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826071
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Security: 962166104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: WY
ISIN: US9621661043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN I. KIECKHEFER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN POSITION Shr Against For
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF AUDITORS
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XEROX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932860693
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Security: 984121103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: XRX
ISIN: US9841211033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GLENN A. BRITT Mgmt For For
URSULA M. BURNS Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Mgmt For For
VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Mgmt For For
ANN N. REESE Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REQUIRING MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORTING OF Shr Against For
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
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XSTRATA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701524870
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Security: G9826T102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031411001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the annual report and financial Mgmt For For
statements of the Company and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon for
the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of USD 0.34 cents per Mgmt For For
ordinary share in respect of the YE 31 DEC
2007
3. Receive and approve the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report as specified for the YE 31 DEC 2007
4. Re-elect Mr. Willy Strothotte, as a Non-Executive Mgmt Abstain Against
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Paul Hazen, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
6. Re-elect Mr. Lan Strachan as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
7. Re-elect Mr. Claude Lamoureux, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
8. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company to hold office until the conclusion
of the next general meeting at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Directors to determine the remuneration of
the Auditors
9. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, and pursuant by Article
14 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities [Section 80] up
to an amount of USD 161,944,486.00 [equivalent
to 323,888,972 ordinary shares of USD 0.50
each in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company after the passing of this Resolution]
S.10 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, pursuant by Article
15 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)]
of the Companies Act 1985, and the amount is
USD 24,291,673.00 [equivalent to 48,583,346
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital
of the Company]; [Authority expires at the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company after
the passing of this Resolution]
S.11 Amend the new form of Article of Association Mgmt For For
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'A' [the 'New
Article'] de adopted as the Article of Association
of the Company with the effect from the conclusion
of the meeting in substitution for, and to
exclusion of, the existing Article of Association
S.12 Amend, subject to the passing Resolution 11, Mgmt For For
that the proposed new form of Article of Association
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'B' be adopted
as the Article of Association of the Company
with effect from the entry into force of Section
175 of Companies Act 2006 at 00:01am on 01
OCT 2008, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the New Articles
13. Approve the amendments to the rules of the Xstrata Mgmt For For
Plc added Value Incentive Plan, which are summarized
as specified in the notice of AGM, and are
shown in the copy of the rules produced to
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman for
the purpose of identification
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932865085
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Security: 988498101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: YUM
ISIN: US9884981013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Mgmt For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Mgmt For For
BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Mgmt For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Mgmt For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Mgmt For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shr Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39
OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shr Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
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Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437454 INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt For For
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt For For
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt For For
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt For For
TDX Independence 2040 Exchange-Traded Fund
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A. SCHULMAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932800217
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Security: 808194104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Jan-2008
Ticker: SHLM
ISIN: US8081941044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL CAPORALE, JR. Mgmt For *
LEE MEYER Mgmt For *
02 TO RATIFY THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE Shr Against *
SCHULMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY SET
UP A SPECIAL COMMITTEE CONSISTING SOLELY OF
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT WOULD ENGAGE THE
SERVICES OF AN INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM TO EVALUATE
ALTERNATIVES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER
VALUE.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For *
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2008.
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ABB LTD, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701537194
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Security: H0010V101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012221716
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 444950, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report and consolidated financial Mgmt Abstain Against
statements; the Group Auditor's report; annual
financial statements; the Auditor's report
for the fiscal 2007
2. Approve the annual report, the consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements and the annual financial
statements for 2007
3. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the persons entrusted with Management
4. Approve to release CHF 2,086,682,937 of the Mgmt For For
legal reserves and allocate those released
to other reserves and to carry forward the
available earnings in the amount of CHF 1,77,263,198
5. Approve to create additional contingent share Mgmt For For
capital in an amount not to exceed CHF 500,000,000
enabling the issuance of up to 200,000,000
ABB Ltd shares with a nominal value of CHF
2.50 each by amending the first 3 Paragraphs
of Article 4bis of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
6. Approve to reduce the share capital of CHF 5,790,037,755.00Mgmt For For
by CHF 1,111,687,248.96 to CHF 4,678,350,506.04
by way of reducing the nominal value of the
registered Shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02 and to use the nominal value reduction
amount for repayment to the shareholders; to
confirm as a result of the the Auditors, that
the claims of the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the capital reduction; to amend
the Article 4 Paragraph 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation according to the specified wording
as per the date of the entry of the capital
reduction in the commercial register as specified;
to amend the Article 4bis Paras 1 and 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation, correspondingly
reflecting the reduced nominal value of the
registered shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02, as per the date of the entry of
the capital reduction in the commercial register
7. Amend the Article 13 Paragraph 1 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [as specified]
8. Amend the Article 8 Paragraph 1, 19i], 20, 22 Mgmt For For
Paragraph.1, and 28 of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
9.1 Elect Mr. Hubertus Von Grunberg, German to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.2 Elect Mr. Roger Agnelli, Brazilian, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.3 Elect Mr. Louis R. Hughes, American, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.4 Elect Mr. Hans Ulrich Marki Swiss, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.5 Elect Mr. Michel De Rosen, French, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.6 Elect Mr. Michael Treschow, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.7 Elect Mr. Bernd W. Voss, German, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.8 Elect Mr. Jacob Wallenberg, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
10. Elect Ernst & Young AG as the Auditors for fiscal Mgmt For For
2008
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701386903
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 01-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening of the extraordinary meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Approve the resignation of the Chairman of the Mgmt Abstain Against
Managing Board and Members of the Supervisory
Board
3.A Appoint Sir Fred Goodwin as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
3.B Appoint Mr. Jean-Paul Vetron as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Supervisory Board
3.C Appoint Mr. Juan Inciarte as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
4.A Appoint Mr. Mark Fisher as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.B Appoint Mr. Karel De Boeck as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Managing Board
4.C Appoint Mr. Brian Crowe as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.D Appoint Mr. Paul Dor as a New Member to the Mgmt For For
Managing Board
4.E Appoint Mr. Jan Peter Schmittmann as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.F Appoint Mr. Javier Maldonado as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.G Appoint Mrs. Marta Elorza Trueba as a New Member Mgmt For For
to the Managing Board
4.H Appoint Mr. John Hourican as a New Member to Mgmt For For
the Managing Board
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701506125
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting No vote
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING
PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION
DATE SET ON 31MAR 20008. SHARES CAN BE TRADED
THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the General meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Adopt the minutes of the general meeting of Non-Voting No vote
shareholders held on 26 APR 2007 and of the
EGM of shareholders held on 20 SEP 2007 and
01 NOV 2007
3. Receive the report of the Managing Board for Non-Voting No vote
the year 2007
4.A Adopt the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
4.B Adopt the 2007 dividend an Interim Dividend Mgmt For For
of EUR 0.58 has already been declared and distributed
in 2007, no further dividend will be distributed
5.A Grant discharge of the Members of the Managing Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their Management during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting, and also regard: Mr. H. Scott-Barrett,
Mr. R. Groenink, Mr. P. Overmars, Mr. J. Kuiper,
Mr. H. Boumeester and Mr. R. Teerlink
5.B Grant discharge of the Members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their supervision during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting and also regard Mr. Lord Sharman
of Redlynch, Mr. D. Baron de Rothschild, Mr.
M. Pratini de Moraes, Mr. G. Randa and Mr.
P. Scaroni
6.A Approve to withdraw its instruction to Ernst Mgmt For For
& Young as the External Accountant of ABN AMRO
Holding N.V in connection with the proposed
appointment of Deloitte Accountants B.V. as
the External Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding
N.V. for the FY 2008
6.B Appoint Deloitte Accountants B.V. as the External Mgmt For For
Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. for the
FY 2008
7.A Appoint the Mr. M.G.J.De Jong of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Managing Board for a period of 4 years
from 11 APR 2008 as specified
7.B Appoint the Mr. B.B.Kopp of new Member of the Mgmt For For
Managing Board for a period of 4 years from
11 APR 2008 as specified
8.A Re-appoint Mr. A.A. Olijslager of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
8.B Re-appoint Mrs. T.A.Maas-De Brouwer of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
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ACCENTURE LTD Agenda Number: 932803390
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Security: G1150G111
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: BMG1150G1116
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE
1B RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SIR MARK MOODY-STUART
02 AMENDMENT OF THE BYE-LAWS OF ACCENTURE LTD, Mgmt For For
WHICH WOULD ENABLE ACCENTURE TO DELIVER FUTURE
COPIES OF OUR PROXY MATERIALS TO SHAREHOLDERS
ELECTRONICALLY BY POSTING THESE MATERIALS ON
AN INTERNET WEBSITE AND NOTIFYING OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE POSTING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP'S REMUNERATION.
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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809190
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Security: 00766T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACM
ISIN: US00766T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANCIS S.Y. BONG Mgmt For For
H. FREDERICK CHRISTIE Mgmt For For
S. MALCOLM GILLIS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AECOM'S AUDITORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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AEROPOSTALE, INC. Agenda Number: 932902213
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Security: 007865108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ARO
ISIN: US0078651082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JULIAN R. GEIGER Mgmt For For
BODIL ARLANDER Mgmt For For
RONALD BEEGLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HAUGH Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
MINDY C. MEADS Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID B. VERMYLEN Mgmt For For
KARIN HIRTLER-GARVEY Mgmt For For
EVELYN DILSAVER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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ALCOA INC. Agenda Number: 932838103
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Security: 013817101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AA
ISIN: US0138171014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
RATAN N. TATA Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA'S Shr Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932861481
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEONARD BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID W. KEISER Mgmt For For
MAX LINK Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. MADRI Mgmt For For
LARRY L. MATHIS Mgmt For For
R. DOUGLAS NORBY Mgmt For For
ALVIN S. PARVEN Mgmt For For
RUEDI E. WAEGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO 2004 INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
BY 2.4 MILLION SHARES (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT
IN THE EVENT OF STOCK SPLITS AND OTHER SIMILAR
EVENTS).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932876026
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Security: 01748X102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ALGT
ISIN: US01748X1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY ELLMER Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY P. FLYNN Mgmt For For
MAURICE J GALLAGHER, JR Mgmt For For
A. MAURICE MASON Mgmt For For
JOHN REDMOND Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN Agenda Number: 701546939
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Security: D03080112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008404005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of Managing Directors pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,475,825,000 as follows: Payment
of a dividend of EUR 5.50 per no-par share
Ex-dividend and payable date: 22 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
of securities trading financial institutions
in which the company holds a majority interest
shall be authorized to acquire and sell shares
of the company, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price on or before
20 NOV 2009, the trading portfolio of shares
to be acquired for such purpose shall not exceed
5% of the Company's share capital at the end
of any day
6. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
other than securities trading the company shall
be authorized to acquire own shares of up to
10% of its share capital at a price differing
neither more than 10% from the market price
of the shares if they are acquired through
the stock exchange nor more than 20% if they
are acquired by way of are purchase offer,
on or before 20 NOV 2009 the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized to dispose of
the shares in a manner other than the stock
exchange or a rights offering if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price to use the shares for acquisition
purposes to float the shares on Foreign Stock
Exchanges, to use the shares for the fulfillment
of conversion or option rights to use up to
124,187 own shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plan, to offer up to
5,000,000 shares to employees of the company
or its affiliates, and to retire the shares
7. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition Mgmt For For
of own shares the company shall also be authorized
to use put and call options for the acquisition
of own shares of up to 5% of the Company's
share capital, at a prices not deviating more
than 10 from the market price of the shares
8. Amendment to the Article of Association in respect Mgmt For For
of Members of the Nomination Committee shall
not receive an additional remuneration
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Investment Management SE, effective
retroactively from 01 JUL 2007 until at least
30 JUN 2012
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Argos 14 GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 NOV 2007 until at least 31 OCT 2012
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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ALON USA ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932841100
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Security: 020520102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ALJ
ISIN: US0205201025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ITZHAK BADER Mgmt For For
BOAZ BIRAN Mgmt For For
RON FAINARO Mgmt For For
AVINADAV GRINSHPON Mgmt For For
RON W. HADDOCK Mgmt For For
JEFF D. MORRIS Mgmt For For
YESHAYAHU PERY Mgmt For For
ZALMAN SEGAL Mgmt For For
AVRAHAM SHOCHAT Mgmt For For
DAVID WIESSMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS ALON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932823429
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. SANDOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823924
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Security: 025816109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: AXP
ISIN: US0258161092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.C. LEVIN Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION
OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932859878
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Security: 026874107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: AIG
ISIN: US0268741073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shr Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932853484
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Security: 029899101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: AWR
ISIN: US0298991011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
N.P. DODGE Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. KATHOL Mgmt For For
GARY F. KING Mgmt For For
LLOYD E. ROSS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY Mgmt For For
2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
04 TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE MEETING, OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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AMERIGROUP CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932846807
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Security: 03073T102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AGP
ISIN: US03073T1025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES G. CARLSON Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. CHILD Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. SHIRK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932847710
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Security: 031652100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AMKR
ISIN: US0316521006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. KIM Mgmt For For
ROGER A. CAROLIN Mgmt For For
WINSTON J. CHURCHILL Mgmt For For
JOHN T. KIM Mgmt For For
CONSTANTINE PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. OSBORNE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. ZUG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 54 86/91 US
cents in the each capital of the Company authoirsed
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
pirce which may be paid for an ordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932858155
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Security: 035290105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: AXE
ISIN: US0352901054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LORD JAMES BLYTH Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. CRANDALL Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. ECK Mgmt For For
ROBERT W. GRUBBS JR. Mgmt For For
F. PHILIP HANDY Mgmt For For
MELVYN N. KLEIN Mgmt For For
GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
STUART M. SLOAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. THEOBALD Mgmt For For
MATTHEW ZELL Mgmt For For
SAMUEL ZELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
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APTARGROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932833468
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Security: 038336103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: ATR
ISIN: US0383361039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KING W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
PETER H. PFEIFFER Mgmt For For
DR. JOANNE C. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BONUS PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701376596
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Security: L0302D103
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0307198241
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the merger by absorption of ArcelorMittal Mgmt For For
2. Grant discharge to the Board and the Auditors Mgmt For For
to fix place for keeping of books and records
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING LEVEL CUT-OFF DATE. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt For For
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt For For
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt For For
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the clsoe of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt For For
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt Against Against
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt For For
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt Against Against
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt For For
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt For For
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt Against Against
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt Against Against
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt For For
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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ARVINMERITOR, INC. Agenda Number: 932797763
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Security: 043353101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jan-2008
Ticker: ARM
ISIN: US0433531011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH B. ANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
RHONDA L. BROOKS Mgmt For For
STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED Agenda Number: 932846833
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Security: G05384105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: AHL
ISIN: BMG053841059
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
MR. DAVID KELSO Mgmt For For
MR. JOHN CAVOORES Mgmt For For
MR. LIAQUAT AHAMED Mgmt For For
MATTHEW BOTEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
GLYN JONES Mgmt For For
CHRIS O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
IAN CORMACK Mgmt For For
MAREK GUMIENNY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
JOHN HENDERSON Mgmt For For
CHRIS WOODMAN Mgmt For For
MS. TATIANA KERNO Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
JULIAN CUSACK Mgmt For For
JAMES FEW Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
DAVID SKINNER Mgmt For For
MS. KAREN GREEN Mgmt For For
MS. KATE VACHER Mgmt For For
MS. HEATHER KITSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD HOUGHTON AS CLASS II Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX I OF THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S 2008 SHARESAVE PLAN AS Mgmt For For
DETAILED IN APPENDIX II OF THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
TO SET THE REMUNERATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
06 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY/.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
08 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED;S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
LIMITED
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
11 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED
13 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
14 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED'S Mgmt For For
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
15 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED.
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF AIUK TRUSTEES Mgmt For For
LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
17 TO AMEND AIUK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
19 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
20 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
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ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA, TRIESTE Agenda Number: 701527814
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Security: T05040109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000062072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE ONLY THE
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND IF NECESSARY A THIRD
CALL ON 26 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND TO HANDLE THE
ORDINARY BUSINESS (SECOND CALL) THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARE BLOCKING WILL TAKE PLACE Non-Voting No vote
TWO DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE SHARES
DEPOSITED MUST NOT BE WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE
MEETING HAS TAKEN PLACE.
O.1 Receive the balance sheet report as of 31 DEC Mgmt For For
2007, profit allocation; resolutions related
thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN SET UP Non-Voting No vote
WITH SPIN CONTROL AND YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR
ONE OUT OF THE FOUR AUDITOR SLATES REPRESENTED
IN RESOULTIONS O.2.A, O.2.B, O.2.C, O.2.D
O.2.A Slate proposed by Board of Directors: Permanent Mgmt No vote
Auditors: Gaetano TERRIN, Giuseppe ALESSIO
VERNI, Gianfranco BARBATO. Alternate Auditors:
Maurizio DATTILO, Paolo BRUNO. PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL.
O.2.B Slate proposed by Algebris Global Financials Shr For Against
Master Fund: Permanent Auditor: 1. Filippo
ANNUNZIATA. Alternate Auditor: 1. Andrea Carlo
TAVECCHIO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
0.2.C Slate proposed by Edizione Holding S.p.A.: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Giuseppe PIROLA; Alternate Auditor:
1. Yuri ZUGOLARO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
o.2.d Slate proposed by Assogetioni's members: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Eugenio COLUCCI; Alternate Auditor:
1. Michele PAOLILLO. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.
O.3 Approve the Management Incentive Plan as per Mgmt For For
Article 114-BIS of the Legislative Decree 58/1998
and subsequent authorization to purchase and
dispose of own shares; resolutions related
thereto
E.1 Approve to cancel Article 8.2 of the By Law; Mgmt For For
resolution to be resolved with the quorum foreseen
for the extraordinary shareholders' meetings;
resolutions related thereto
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SAID THAT GIUSEPPE PIROLA Non-Voting No vote
AND YURI ZUGOLARO HAVE WITHDRAWN THEIR CANDIDACIES
FOR THE POST OF COMPANY STATUTORY ADVISOR.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE EDIZIONE HOLDING LIST WILL
NOT BE PUT TO VOTE AT THE ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC Agenda Number: 701478718
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Security: G0593M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009895292
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Mgmt For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Mgmt For For
of USD 0.52 [25.3 pence, 3.49 SEK] per ordinary
share and confirm the final dividend for 2007,
the second interim dividend of USD 1.35 [67.7
pence, 8.61 SEK] per ordinary share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditor
5.1 Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.2 Elect Mr. Hakan Mogren KBE as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.3 Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.4 Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.5 Elect Mr. John Patterson CBE FRCP as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.6 Elect Mr. BO Angelin as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.7 Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.8 Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.9 Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.10 Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.11 Elect Mr. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.12 Elect Mr. John Varley as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.13 Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
7. Authorize the Company and any Company which Mgmt For For
is or becomes a subsidiary of the Company during
the period to which this resolution relates
to: i)make donations to Political Parties;
ii) make donations to Political Organizations
other than political parties; and iii) incur
political expenditure during the period commencing
on the date of this resolution and ending on
the date the of the Company's AGM, provided
that in each case any such donation and expenditure
made by the Company or by any such subsidiary
shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and
together with those made by any subsidiary
and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate
USD 250,000, as specified
S.8 Amend the Company's Articles of Association Mgmt For For
by replacing GBP 1,100,000 in line 3 of the
Article 81 with GBP 1,750,000 as specified
9. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot new shares conferred on the Directors
by Article 7.1 of the Company's Articles of
Association, for the period commencing on the
date of the AGM and ending the date of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 [if earlier, on
30 JUN 2009 and such period [Section 80] amount
shell be USD 121,417,688
S.10 Approve to renew the power conferred on the Mgmt For For
Directors by Article 7.2 of the Company's Articles
of Association with the Section 80 amount being
USD 18,212,653; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]
S.11 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act
1985] of a maximum number of shares which may
be purchased is 145,701,226 [10% of the Company's
share capital in issue as at 31 JAN 2008] of
USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company,
at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and up to 105%
of the average of middle market values of the
Company's ordinary shares as derived from the
London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
S.12 Amend the Articles 87.1, 87.2, 87.3, 87.4, 87.5, Mgmt For For
87.6 and 87.7 of the Articles of Association
of the Company with effect from [and including]
the date on which Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 is brought into force, as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN LONDON Non-Voting No vote
AND SEB SWEDEN DOES NOT ARRANGE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.
NO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION IN THE COMPANY'S
SHARE BOOK IS NECESSARY FOR THIS MEETING. NO
SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY SEB. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701407430
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Security: Q09504137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000ANZ3
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report, financial report Non-Voting No vote
and the reports of the Directors and of the
Auditor for the YE 30 SEP 2007
s.2.a Approve the terms and conditions of the selective Mgmt For For
buy back agreement relating to the buy back
of the preferences shares which form part of
the ANZ Stapled Exchangeable Preferred Securities
[ANZ StEPS] as specified
s.2.b Approved the terms and conditions of the selective Mgmt For For
reduction of capital relating to the preference
shares which form part of ANZ StEPS as specified
S.3 Adopt the Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
4. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, the allocation of AUD 9 million worth
of deferred shares for the benefit of Mr. Michael
Smith, the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company on the terms and conditions
as specified
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule10.14, Mgmt For For
to grant 3 tranches of performance rights equivalent
in value to AUD 9 million to Mr. Michael Smith,
the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company on the terms and conditions
as specified
6. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 5 CANDIDATES Non-Voting No vote
TO BE ELECTED AS DIRECTORS, THERE ARE ONLY
4 VACANCIES AVAILABLE TO BE FILLED AT THE MEETING.
THE STANDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MEETING
WILL BE DISABLED AND, IF YOU CHOOSE, YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO VOTE FOR ONLY 4 OF THE 5 DIRECTORS.
THANK YOU.
7.a Elect Mr. R.J. Reeves as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.b Re-elect Mr. D.E. Meiklejohn as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.c Re-elect Mr. J.P Morschel as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.d Elect Mr. I. J. Macfarlane as a Director who Mgmt For For
retires in accordance with the Company's Constitution
7.e Re-elect Dr. G. J. Clark as a Director who retires Mgmt For For
in accordance with the Company's Constitution
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888881
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Security: 05334D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: AUXL
ISIN: US05334D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROLF A. CLASSON Mgmt For For
AL ALTOMARI Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ANIDO Mgmt For For
EDWIN A. BESCHERER, JR. Mgmt For For
P.O. CHAMBON, M.D., PHD Mgmt For For
OLIVER S. FETZER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
RENATO FUCHS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS LANGER, M.D. J.D Mgmt For For
DENNIS J. PURCELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AVIVA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701505781
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Security: G0683Q109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002162385
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Elect Mr. Nikhesh Arora Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Scott Wheway Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Philip Scott Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Moss Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Colin Sharman Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditor's Mgmt For For
remuneration
10. Approve the renewal of the authority to allot Mgmt For For
unissued shares
11. Approve the renewal of the to make non pre-emptive Mgmt For For
share allotments
12. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
S.13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
14. Amend the Aviva Annual Bonus Plan 2005 Mgmt For For
15. Authorize the Company and any Subsidiary Company Mgmt For For
in the Group to make political donations
S.16 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
ordinary shares up to a specified amount
S.17 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/4% preference shares up to a specified
amount
S.18 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/8% preference shares up to a specified
amount
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AXA SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701477247
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Security: F06106102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120628
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
report s
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Mgmt For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Mgmt For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report regarding Mgmt For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Elect Mr. Francois Martineau as the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board Member
O.6 Elect the Mr. Francis Allemand as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.7 Elect the Mr. Gilles Bernard as the representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.8 Elect the Mr. Alain Chourlin as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.9 Elect the Mr. Wendy Cooper as the Representative Mgmt For For
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.10 Elect the Mr. Rodney Koch as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.11 Elect the Mr. Hans Nasshoven as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.12 Elect the Mr. Frederic Souhard as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.13 Elect the Mr. Jason Steinberg as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.14 Elect the Mr. Andrew Whalen as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.15 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Mgmt Against Against
issued share capital
E.16 Grant authority up to 1% of issued capital for Mgmt Against Against
use in Restricted Stock Plan
E.17 Approve the Stock Option Plans grants Mgmt Against Against
E.18 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mgmt For For
E.19 Approve the issuance of shares up to EUR 100 Mgmt For For
million for a private placement
E.20 Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation Mgmt For For
of repurchased shares
E.21 Grant authority the filing of required documents/other Mgmt For For
formalities
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701473681
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Security: E11805103
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113211835
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 444343 DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND
CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS FOR RESOLUTION 4.3.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts and Management report Mgmt For For
of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Sociedad
Anonima, and its consolidated group, application
of profits, distribution of a dividend, the
Company Management, all of the foregoing with
reference to the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Amend the Article 34, about number and appointment Mgmt For For
of the Articles of Associations in order to
reduce the maximum and minimum number of Directors
3. Amend the Article 36, about term of appointment Mgmt For For
and reappointment of the Directors, of the
Articles of Association, in order to change
the years of appointment to 3, instead of 5
4.1 Re-appoint Mr. D. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri Mgmt For For
Tellaeche
4.2 Re-appoint Mr. D. Roman Knorr Borras Mgmt For For
4.3 Approve the provisions of Article 34, second Non-Voting No vote
paragraph, of the Articles of Association,
set the number of Directors at the number of
Members existing at that time and according
to the resolutions adopted about this point
of the agenda as specified
5. Approve the increase by EUR 50,000,000,000 the Mgmt For For
maximum nominal amount authorized to the Board
by the general meeting held on 18 MAR 2006
in point 3 of the agenda; to issue fixed income
securities of any class and nature, even exchangeable,
not convertible into shares, the amount which
increased by agreement adopted in the general
meeting held on 16 MAR 2007
6. Authorize the Board for a maximum period of Mgmt For For
5 years to issue, up to maximum amount of EUR
9,000,000,000 securities convertible and or
exchangeable for Company shares, with exclusion,
if necessary, of the preferential subscription
rights, in conformity with Section 159.2 of
the Spanish Limited Companies Act, Ley De Sociedades
Anonimas, and to set the base and type of the
conversion and increase the Corporate capital
by the necessary amount, subsequently amending
the Article 5 of the Articles of Association
7. Authorize the Company to carry out the derivative Mgmt For For
acquisition of own shares, either directly
or via group companies; in conformity with
the provisions of Section 75 of the Spanish
Limited Companies Consolidation Act, Texto
Refundido De La Ley De Sociedades Anonimas,
establishing the limits and requirements for
these acquisitions, with the express power
to decrease the share capital for the amortization
of own shares; authorize the Board of Directors
for execution of the resolutions adopted by
the Board in this regard, rendering void the
authority granted by the general meeting of
shareholders held on 16 MAR 2007
8. Appoint the Auditors for the FY 2008 Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Board including the authority Mgmt For For
to depute the powers received to execute, rectify,
construe and implement the resolutions adopted
by the general meeting
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701582846
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 476993 DUE TO RECEIPT OF DIRECTORS NAMES.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING AND CHANGE
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Examination and approval, if deemed appropriate. Mgmt For For
of the annual accounts [balance sheet, profit
and loss statement, statements of changes in
net assets and cash flows, and notes] and of
the corporate management of Banco Santander,
S.A and its consolidated Group, all with respect
to the Fiscal Year ended 31 DEC 2007.
2. Application of results from Fiscal Year 2007. Mgmt For For
3.A Ratification of the appointment of Mr. Juan Mgmt For For
Rodriguez Inciarte.
3.B Re-election of Mr. Luis Alberto Salazar-Simpson Mgmt For For
Bos.
3.C Re-election of Mr. Luis Angel Rojo Duque. Mgmt For For
3.D Re-election of Mr. Emilio Botin-Sanz de Sautuola Mgmt For For
y Garcia de los Rios.
4. Re-election of the Auditor of Accounts for Fiscal Mgmt For For
Year 2008.
5. Authorization for the Bank and its Subsidiaries Mgmt For For
to acquire their own stock pursuant to the
provisions of Section 75 and the first additional
provision of the Business Corporations Law
[Ley de Sociedades Anonimas], depriving of
effect the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on
23 JUN 2007 to the extent of the unused amount.
6. Approval, if appropriate, of new Bylaws and Mgmt For For
abrogation of current Bylaws.
7. Amendment, if appropriate, of Article 8 of the Mgmt For For
Rules and Regulations for the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
8. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to carry out the resolution to be adopted
by the shareholders at the Meeting to increase
the share capital, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 153.1a) of the Business Corporations
Law, depriving of effect the authorization
granted by the shareholders at such General
Meeting on 23 JUN 2007.
9. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities that
are convertible into and/or exchangeable for
shares of the Company, setting standards for
determining the conditions for and modalities
of the conversion and or exchange and allocation
to the Board of Directors of the powers to
increase capital in the required amount, as
well as to exclude the preemptive subscription
rights of the shareholders and holders of convertible
debentures, depriving of effect the authorization
conferred by resolution Ten approved at the
Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of 21
JUN 2003.
10. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities not
convertible into shares.
11.A With respect to the long-term Incentive Policy Mgmt For For
approved by the Board of Directors, approval
of new cycles and a plan for the delivery of
Santander shares for implementation by the
Bank and companies of the Santander Group,
linked to certain requirements of permanence
or changes in total shareholder return and
earnings per share of the Bank.
11.B Approval of an incentive plan for employees Mgmt For For
of Abbey National Plc and other companies of
the Group in the United Kingdom by means of
options to shares of the Bank linked to the
contribution of periodic monetary amounts and
to certain requirements of permanence.
12. Authorization to the Board of Directors to interpret, Mgmt For For
remedy, supplement, carry out and further develop
the resolutions adopted by the shareholder
at the Meeting, as well as to delegate the
powers received from the shareholders at the
Meeting, and the grant of powers to convert
such resolutions into notarial instruments.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701506682
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' and the Auditors' reports Mgmt For For
and the audited accounts for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. David Booth as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir Michael Rake as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Patience Wheat Croft as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Fulvio Conti as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Gary Hoffman as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
8. Re-elect Sir John Sunderland as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Re-elect Sir Nigel Rudd as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
and in our political expenditure
13. Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities
S.14 Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities for cash other
than on a pro-rate basis to shareholders and
to sell treasury shares
S.15 Approve to renew the Company's authority to Mgmt For For
purchase its own shares
S.16 Authorize the off-market purchase of staff shares Mgmt For For
S.17 Authorize the creation of preference shares Mgmt For For
S.18 Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Mgmt For For
Company
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701508030
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to sanction and the passing and implementation Mgmt For For
of Resolution 17 as specified and to sanction
and to each and every variation, modification
or abrogation of the rights or privileges attaching
to the ordinary shares, in each case which
is or may be effected by or involved in the
passing or implementation of the said resolution
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BASF SE, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN Agenda Number: 701493037
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Security: D06216101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005151005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 03 APR 08 , WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the Financial Statements of Non-Voting No vote
BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007; presentation of Management's Analysis
of BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007 including the explanatory reports
on the data according to Section 289 (4) and
Section 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code;
presentation of the Report of the Supervisory
Board
2. Adoption of a resolution on the appropriation Mgmt For For
of profit
3. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Supervisory
Board
4. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Board
of Executive Directors
5. Election of an auditor for the financial year Mgmt For For
2008
6. Authorization to buy back shares and to put Mgmt For For
them to further use including the authorization
to redeem bought-back shares and reduce capital
7. Approval of control and profit and loss transfer Non-Voting No vote
agreements
7.A Agreement with BASF Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mgmt For For
mbH
7.B Agreement with BASF Bank GmbH Mgmt For For
8. Adoption of a resolution on the new division Mgmt For For
of the share capital (share split) and the
amendment of the Articles of Association
9. Adoption of a resolution on the amendment of Non-Voting No vote
Articles
9.A Amendment of Article 14, para. 2 Mgmt For For
9.B Amendment of Article 17, para. 1 Mgmt For For
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN Agenda Number: 701538300
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Security: D07112119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005752000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 04 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Mgmt For For
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report, and resolution
on the appropriation of the distributable profit
of EUR 1,031,861,592 as follows: payment of
a dividend of EUR 1.35 per entitled share ex-dividend
and payable date: 26 APR 2008
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
4. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, at a price
not differing more than 10% from the market
price of the shares, on or before 24 OCT 2009;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if t he shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions or within the scope of the Company's
Stock Option Plans, and to retire the shares
5.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013, the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the is-sue of bonds to holders of option
or conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing right s or participating
bonds with debenture like features
5.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 I)
6.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013. the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the issue of bonds to holders of option
and conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds with debenture like features
6.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 II)
7. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreements with the Company's wholly-owned
Subsidiaries Fuenfte Bayer VV GmbH, Sechste
Bayer VV GmbH and Erste Bayer VV AG as the
transfer-ring Companies, effective for a period
of at least 5 years
8. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447959. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932801752
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Security: 075887109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker: BDX
ISIN: US0758871091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
GARY A. MECKLENBURG Mgmt For For
CATHY E. MINEHAN Mgmt For For
ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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BELDEN INC. Agenda Number: 932868726
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Security: 077454106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: BDC
ISIN: US0774541066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID ALDRICH Mgmt For For
LORNE D. BAIN Mgmt For For
LANCE C. BALK Mgmt For For
JUDY BROWN Mgmt For For
BRYAN C. CRESSEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F.O. HARRIS Mgmt For For
GLENN KALNASY Mgmt For For
MARY S. MCLEOD Mgmt For For
JOHN M. MONTER Mgmt For For
BERNARD G. RETHORE Mgmt For For
JOHN S. STROUP Mgmt For For
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BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849891
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Security: 08160H101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: BHE
ISIN: US08160H1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DONALD E. NIGBOR Mgmt For For
CARY T. FU Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. BARTON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. DAWSON Mgmt For For
PETER G. DORFLINGER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS G. DUNCAN Mgmt For For
LAURA W. LANG Mgmt For For
BERNEE D.L. STROM Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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BG GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701527066
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Security: G1245Z108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008762899
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve the final dividend of 5.76 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share
4. Elect Dr. John Hood as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Baroness Hogg as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir John Coles as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
9. Authorize the Company to make EU political donations Mgmt For For
to political parties or independent election
candidates up to GBP 15,000 to political organizations
other than political parties up to GBP 15,000
and incur EU political expenditure up to GBP
20,000
10. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 117,078,772
11. Approve the BG Group plc Long Term Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan 2008
12. Approve the BG Group plc Sharesave Plan 2008 Mgmt For For
13. Approve the BG Group plc Share Incentive Plan Mgmt For For
2008
14. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 16,720,201
15. Grant authority for the market purchase of 334,404,035 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares
16. Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BHP BILLITON LTD Agenda Number: 701375063
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Security: Q1498M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000BHP4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
10. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
relevant securities conferred on the Directors
by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's Articles
of Association be renewed for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008,
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
equity securities for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of the AGM of BHP
Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited
in 2008, and for such period the Section 89
amount [under the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985] shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc ["shares"] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares to be purchased
be 232,802,528, representing 10% of BHP Billiton
Plc's issued share capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority, which would or might be
completed wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of Performance Shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director Mr. M.
J. Kloppers, in the specified manner
20. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. C. W. Goodyear, in the
specified manner
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BHP BILLITON PLC Agenda Number: 701375760
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Security: G10877101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by
rotation
10. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Limited who retires
by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot equity securities for cash conferred
on the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008 and for such period the Section 89 amount
[under the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985]
shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares hereby authorized
to be purchased be 232,802,528, being 10% of
BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority which would or might be completed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of performance shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director, Mr.
Marius J. Kloppers, as specified
20. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. Charles W. Goodyear, as
specified
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BNP PARIBAS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701502999
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Security: F1058Q238
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000131104
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the FYE in 31 DEC
2007, in the form presented to the meeting
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented,
showing an after Tax net income of EUR 4,531,
812,601.84
O.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: net income for the FY: EUR 4,531,812,601.84
profit retained earnings: EUR 12,439,561,352.21
total EUR 16,971,373,954.05 to the special
investment reserve: EUR 19,544, 500.00 dividends:
EUR 3,034,079,740 .75 retained earnings: EUR
13,917,7 49,713.30 total : EUR 16,971,373,95
4.05 the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.35 per s hare [of a par value of EUR
2.00 each], and will entitle to the deduction
provided by the French Tax Code [Article 158.3.2],
this dividend will be paid on 29 MAY 2008,
the Company holding some of its own shares,
so that the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the 'retained
earnings' account as required by Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 2.00 for FY 2004
EUR 2.60 for FY 2005 EUR 3.10 for FY 2006;
and to withdraw from the 'retained earnings'
account the necessary sums to pay the dividend
above mentioned, related to the shares of which
the exercises of the stock subscription options
were carried out before the day the dividend
was paid
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Articles L.225.38 and
sequential of the French Commercial Code, approves
said report and the agreements referred t o
therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share
capital, that is 90,569, 544 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 9,056,95
4,400.00; [authority expires at 18 month period]
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 15 MAY
2007 in its Resolution number 5; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.6 Appoints Mrs. Daniela Weber Rey as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3 year period
O.7 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Grappotte as Director for a 3 year period
O.8 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Lepet it as Director for a 3 year period
O.9 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Mgmt For For
Berge R. Keniston as Director for a 3 year
period
O.10 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Helene Mgmt For For
Ploix as Director for a 3 year period
O.11 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Baudouin Mgmt For For
Prot as Director for a 3 year period
O.12 Authorize the Bearer of an original, a copy Mgmt For For
or extract of the minutes of this meeting to
carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed by Law
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
1,000,000,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscript ion rights maintained, of BNP Pariba
s' ordinary shares and securities giving access
to BNP Paribas' capital, the maximum nominal
amount of debt securities which may be issued
shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000 .00, [authority
expires at 26 month period] it Supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the s hare issuance
costs against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to
fund the Legal Reserve
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
350,000,000.00, by issuance, without preemptive
subscription rights and granting of a priority
time limit, of BNP Paribas' shares and securities
giving access to BNP Paribas' capital, the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00;
[authority expires at 26 month period]; it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on 1 or more occasions, without preemptive
subscript ion rights, the share capital to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 250,0 00,000.00,
by issuance of shares tendered to any public
exchange offer made by BNP Paribas; [Authority
expires at 26 month period], and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the share issuance costs
against the related premiums and deduct from
the premiums the amounts necessary to fund
the Legal Reserve
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10 % of the share
capital, by way of issuing , without pre emptive
subscription rights, shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of unquoted capital securities;
[Authority expires at 26 month period] and
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.17 Approve to decides that the overall nominal Mgmt For For
amount pertaining to: the capital increases
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions 14 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 350,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions Number 14 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00, the shareholders'
subscription rights being cancelled
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maxi mum nominal
amount of EUR 1,000,000 ,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional
paid in capital, by issuing bonus share s or
raising the par value of existing shares, or
by a combination of these methods; [Authority
expires at 26 month period] it supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Approve the overall nominal amount of the issues, Mgmt For For
with or without pre-emptive subscription rights,
pertaining to: the capital increases to be
carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions 13 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 1,00 0,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions Number 13 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares,
in favour of Members of a Company savings plan
of the group BNP Paribas; [Authority expires
at 26 month period] and for a nominal amount
that shall not exceed EUR 36,000,000.00, it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier authorization to the same effect;
and to decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries above mentioned; and to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees of BNP Paribas
and Corporate Officers of the related Companies,
they may not represent more than 1.5 % of the
share capital; [Authority expires at 38 month
period], it supersedes, for the unused amounts,
any and all earlier authorization to the same
effect; and to decides to cancel t he shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of any persons concerned by the characteristics
given by the Board of Directors; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Mgmt For For
1 or more transactions, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either
to subscribe for new shares in the Company
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 3 % of the share
capital, the total number of shares allocated
free of charge, accordingly with t he authority
expires in its Resolution 21, shall count against
this ceiling, the present authorization is
granted for a 38 month period, it supersedes,
for the amounts unused, any and all earlier
delegation s to the same effect; and to decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of the beneficiaries of the
stock subscription options; and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a Stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority expires
at 18 month period] it supersedes the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 11; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.24 Amend the Article Number 18 of the By Laws Mgmt For For
E.25 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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BP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701477499
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Security: G12793108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007980591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Director's annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt Abstain Against
3. Re-elect Mr. A Burgmans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C.B. Carroll as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I.C. Conn as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E.B. Davis, Jr. as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. D.J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Dr. B.E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. A.B. Hayward as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. A.G. Inglis as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Dr. D.S. Julius as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Mgmt For For
15. Re-elect Sir Ian Proser as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Sutherland as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
S.18 Adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
S.19 Approve to give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the Company
20. Approve to give limited authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
up to a specified amount
S.21 Approve to give authority to allot a limited Mgmt For For
number of shares for cash free of pre-emption
rights
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BROOKFIELD HOMES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825310
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Security: 112723101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: BHS
ISIN: US1127231017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
IAN G. COCKWELL Mgmt For For
JOAN H. FALLON Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. FERCHAT Mgmt For For
J. BRUCE FLATT Mgmt For For
BRUCE T. LEHMAN Mgmt For For
ALAN NORRIS Mgmt For For
DAVID M. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. STELZL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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CABELA'S INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932847277
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Security: 126804301
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CAB
ISIN: US1268043015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THEODORE M. ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
RICHARD N. CABELA Mgmt For For
JAMES W. CABELA Mgmt For For
JOHN H. EDMONDSON Mgmt For For
JOHN GOTTSCHALK Mgmt For For
DENNIS HIGHBY Mgmt For For
REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. MCCARTHY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN P. MURRAY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE BONUS Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932876103
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Security: 12811R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: CLMS
ISIN: US12811R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BRADFORD BULKLEY Mgmt For For
MITCHELL S. FEIGER Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. GILBERT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KNIGHT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CANON INC. Agenda Number: 701477398
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Security: J05124144
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3242800005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4 Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Directors and Corporate Auditors
5 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
6 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
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CARREFOUR SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486587
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Security: F13923119
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120172
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the financial statements for the YE 2007 as
presented accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Executive
Committee for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY in the form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Louis
Duran; the Chairman of the Executive Committee
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Gilles
Petit, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Guy Yraeta,
the Member of the Executive Committee
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Thierry
Garnier, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.7 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Javier
Compo, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.8 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Maria
Folache, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.9 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by Articles L. 225.90.1
of the French Commercial Code; the said report
and the disposition foreseen by the Supervisory
Board regarding Mr. Jacques Bauchet, the Member
of the Executive Committee
O.10 Approves the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: income for
the FY: EUR 4,861,628,153.20 previous retained
earnings: EUR 360,625,087.72 distributable
income EUR 5,222,253,240.92 dividends: EUR
761,294,933.28 retained earnings EUR 4,460,958,307.64
and the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.08 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 23 APR
2008 as required by Law, it is reminded that
for the 3 FY the dividends paid were as follows:
EUR 0.94 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR
1.03 for FY 2006
O.11 Authorize the Executive Committee, to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 65.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired 10% of the share capital,
the maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,550,000,000.00; and to delegate all powers
to Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007 [Authority
after18 months];
E.12 Authorize the Executive Committee, to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more accessions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized
by Resolution Number 11 of the present meeting
and or by canceling shares already held by
the Company, up to a maximum 10% of the share
capital over a 24 month period; and to delegate
all powers to Executive Committee to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007;
[Authority expires after 18 months]
E.13 Authorize the Executive Committee, to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by in favor of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
the Members of a Company Savings Plan; for
a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR
29,000,000.00; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favor of he employees
of entities defined by the shareholders meeting;
and delegates all powers to the Executive Committee
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; [Authority expires
after 26 months]
E.14 Authorize the Executive Committee, to grant Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or
future shares, in favor of Employees and Corporate
officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.2% of the
share capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights; and to delegate all powers
to the Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 20 APR 2005; [Authority
expires after 38 months]
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CASCADE BANCORP Agenda Number: 932826956
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Security: 147154108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: CACB
ISIN: US1471541086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY L. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
PATRICIA L. MOSS Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. WELLS Mgmt For For
RYAN R. PATRICK Mgmt For For
JAMES E. PETERSEN Mgmt For For
JEROL E. ANDRES Mgmt For For
HENRY H. HEWITT Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. JOHANSEN Mgmt For For
CLARENCE JONES Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2008 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF SYMONDS, Mgmt For For
EVANS & COMPANY, P.C. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932886736
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Security: 149123101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: CAT
ISIN: US1491231015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FRANK BLOUNT Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Mgmt For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Mgmt For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Mgmt For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
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CDI CORP. Agenda Number: 932880811
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Security: 125071100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: CDI
ISIN: US1250711009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER H. BALLOU Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. EMMI Mgmt For For
WALTER R. GARRISON Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. KARLSON Mgmt For For
RONALD J. KOZICH Mgmt For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
BARTON J. WINOKUR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CDI Mgmt For For
CORP.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932848724
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Security: 125269100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CF
ISIN: US1252691001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WALLACE W. CREEK Mgmt For For
WILLIAM DAVISSON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN R. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CF INDUSTRIES Mgmt For For
HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865047
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shr Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shr Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY Shr Against For
SELECTION
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shr Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932842885
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Security: 125509109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: CI
ISIN: US1255091092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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CME GROUP Agenda Number: 932838444
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Security: 12572Q105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CME
ISIN: US12572Q1058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CRAIG S. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY BITSBERGER Mgmt For For
JACKIE M. CLEGG Mgmt For For
JAMES A. DONALDSON Mgmt For For
J. DENNIS HASTERT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM P. MILLER II Mgmt For For
TERRY L. SAVAGE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER STEWART Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701377500
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Security: Q26915100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000CBA7
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditor's report for the FYE
30 JUN 2007
2. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and authorize
the Directors to fix the remuneration of the
Auditors
3.A Re-elect Mr. Reg J. Clairs as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Articles 11.1 and 11.2 of the
Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of Australia
3.B Re-elect Mr. Harrison H. Young as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
3.C Re-elect Sir John A Anderson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
4. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rules Mgmt For For
10.14 and 10.15 for the participation of Mr.
Ralph J. Norris in the Group Leadership Share
Plan of Commonwelath Bank of Australia [GLSP];
and to grant AUD 11.56 Million worth of Shares
to Mr. Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,
under the Group Leadership Share Plan
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COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN SA, PARIS-LA DEFENSE Agenda Number: 701525175
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Security: F80343100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000125007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the Company's
2007 financial statements, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income of the FY is of EUR 871,149,776.16 Mgmt For For
and the retained earnings on 31 DEC 2007 of
EUR 1,506,206,006.74, i. e a total of EUR 2,377,355,782.90,
approve the recommendation of the Board of
Director and resolves that the income for the
FY be appropriated as follows: to the retained
earnings: EUR 1,619,264,403.25 to withdraw
as first dividend: EUR 73,960,134.60, as additional
dividend: EUR 684,131,245.05 i .e, the total
sum of EUR 758,091,379.65; the shareholders
will receive a net dividend of EUR 2.05 per
share, and will entitle to the 40 % deduction
provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend
will be paid on 19 JUN 2008; as required by
law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial
years, the dividends paid, were as follows:
EUR 1.28 for FY 2004, EUR 1.36 for FY 2005,
EUR 1.70 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, approve the agreement
referred to therein, between the Compagnie
De Saint Gobain and the Company Wendel
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Jean
Louis Beff as a Chairman of the Board of Directors
and which will come into effect as from the
cessation of its term o f office as Chairman
of the Board o f Directors
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.42.1,
of the French Commercial Code, approve the
agreement referred to therein, related to the
retirement obligations in favour of Mr. Pierre
AndRe De Chalendar, General Manager
O.7 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements Governed by article L.225.42.1 of
the French Commercial Code and approve the
agreements referred to therein, related to
due severance pay, in certain cases of cessation
of Mr. Pierre Andre De Chalendar' s term of
office
O.8 Authorize the Board of Directors to Buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 90.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10 % of the share capital,
i. e. a number of 37,421,615 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share Buybacks: EUR 3,367,945,350.00;
the number of shares acquired by the company
with a view to their retention or their subsequent
delivery in payment or exchange as part of
a merger, divestment or capital contribution
can not exceed 5 % of its capital; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Louis Beffa as a Director for a 4 year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Isabelle Mgmt For For
Bouillot as a Director for a 4 year period
O.11 Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Sylvia Mgmt For For
Jay as a Director for a 4 year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. Jean Bernard Lafonta as a Director Mgmt For For
[to replace Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado] for
a 4 year period
O.13 Appoint subject to approval of resolution number Mgmt For For
15, Mr. M. Bernard Gautier as a new Director
for a 4 year period
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed Mgmt For For
with the issuance of warrants giving right
to subscribe, on exceptional terms, to shares
of the Compagnie De Saint Gobain and their
allocation free of charge to the shareholders
of the Company being entitled to do so before
the end of the public offer period; [Authority
expires at 18 month period], to increase the
capital by a maximum nominal value of EUR 375,000,000.00,
sets the maximum number of warrants to be issued,
to a number equal to the one of the shares
constituting the share capital when the warrants
are issued; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.15 Amend the Article number 9 of the Bylaws Mgmt For For
E.16 Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by law
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 932842912
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
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Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt For For
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt For For
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For For
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt For For
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt For For
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt For For
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CVS/CAREMARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843344
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Security: 126650100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CVS
ISIN: US1266501006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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DAIMLER AG, STUTTGART Agenda Number: 701482604
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Security: D1668R123
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007100000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the adopted Company statements, Non-Voting No vote
the approved consolidated financial statements,
and the Management reports for Daimler AG and
the Group for the 2007 FY, the report of the
Supervisory Board and the explanatory report
of the Board of Management providing details
on takeover provisions as required by Section
289, and Section 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,183,998,802.37 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 2 per entitled
share EUR 4,156,261,610.37 shall be allocated
to the revenue reserves, ex-dividend and payable
date: 10 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG, Berlin
6. Authorization to acquire its own shares; the Mgmt For For
Company shall be authorized to acquire own
shares of up to 10 % of its share capital,
at prices not deviating more than 10 % from
the market price of the shares, on or before
09 OCT 2009; the Board of Directors shall be
authorize to use the shares for acquisition
purposes or within the scope of the Stock Option
Plan , to offer the shares to Employees, and
to retire the shares
7. Resolution on authorization to use derivative Mgmt For For
financial instruments in the context of acquiring
own shares
8. Resolution on the election of new members of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
9. Resolution on the increase of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments
to the Articles of Association; the ordinary
Members of the Supervisory Board shall receive
a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 100,000;
the Chairman shall receive 3 times, the Deputy
Chairman 2 times, Committee Chairman 1 and
a half times, and other Committee Members one
and a 3 times, the amount; in addition, all
Members shall receive an attendance fee of
EUR 1,100 per meeting.
10. Resolution on the revision of the authorized Mgmt For For
capital I, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital I shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against cash payment, on or before 08
APR 2013 [authorized capital I ]; shareholders
shall be granted subscription rights, except
for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription
rights to holders of warrants or convertible
bonds, and insofar as the issue price is not
materially below the market price
11. Resolution on the revision of t he authorized Mgmt For For
capital II, and the correspondent amendments
to the Articles of Association; the existing
authorized capital II shall be revoked; the
Board of Managing Directors be authorized,
with the consent of the Supervisory Board,
to increase the share capital by up to EUR
500,000,000 through the issue of new registered
shares against payment in kind, on or before
08 APR 2013 [authorized capital II]; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorize d
to exclude shareholders subscription rights;
the shareholders Ekkehard Wenger and Leonhard
Knoll have put forth the following additional
items for resolution
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to investigate the question of whether in carrying
out the share buyback program in the second
half of 2007, the duty of prudence was neglected
or actions of breach of trust occurred and
to what extent current or former Executives
profited from that
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142, Subsection
1 of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the question whether in connection
with change of name proposed by the Board of
Management and Supervisory Board funds have
been senselessly wasted in contravention of
the legally required prudence
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- limit on the number of mandates of Members
of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- separate counting of votes from various shareholder
group
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
- production of verbatim minutes of the shareholders
meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Members
of the Board of Management and the Supervisory
Board were in breach of duty in neglecting
to examine all options to make claims for damages
against the responsible Members of the Board
of Management and the Supervisory Board and
the relevant consultants and the Auditors or
to at least effect an adequate reduction in
current remuneration or pension benefits or
to cancel share-based components of remuneration
following the statements made by the Stuttgart
District Court on 04 AUG 2006 concerning the
business combination between Daimler Benz AG
and Chrysler Corporation that
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1
)of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Supervisory
Board neglected its obligations of due care
and attention when, in spring 2003, close to
when the share price reached its lowest point
for several years, it issued 20.5 million options
to the Board of Management and other Management
staff of the Company at an exercise price of
only EUR 34.40 per share
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1),
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether the Company
is entitled to claim damages in relation to
tan interview by the former Chairman of the
Board of Management Jurgen Schrempp in the
Financial Times, which later aided a class
action lawsuit in the United States that was
settled at USD 300 million, of which the Company
was required to pay an uninsured share which
was an eight-digit amount
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of the extent to which
current or former Members of the Board of management
or the Supervisory Board were aware of transactions
that have since led to investigations by varioys
authorities, including the US securities and
Exchange Commission [SEC] and the US department
of justice in particular, or whether the above
persons can be accused of organizational failure
as no sufficient precautions were taken to
prevent these transactions
21. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
examine the issue of whether, prior to the
federal court of justice repealing the prison
sentence handed down by the Stuttgart District
Court on the businessman Gerhadrd Schweinle,
the current Chairman of the Board of Management
Dr. Zetsche, and various Employees of the Company
provide false, incomplete, misleading or otherwise
inaccurate information on an alleged fraud
committed against the Company in the area of
so-called gray-market transactions, if so,
what internal preliminary clarification this
information was based on, who knew of this
and who knew of any gray-market transactions
per se and who profited from any gray-market
transactions; it is also necessary to investigate
to what extent the Company has meanwhile paid
damages, to what extent these judgments are
final, which further claims for damages are
to be freed or have already been filed, and
against which Employees or Executives recourse
can be sought
22. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142 (1)
of the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG]
to examine the issue of whether, the Supervisory
Board sufficiently monitored the administration
of the former Chairman of the Board of Management
Jurgen Schrempp, whether it particularly in
view of his services granted him appropriately
high remuneration, whether the Supervisory
Board checked that all benefits to the former
Chairman of the Board of Management were recorded
as Board of Management remuneration, and whether
in the case of the employment of family Members
and relatives of the former Chairman of the
Board of Management the Supervisory Board demanded
and monitored the rendering of appropriate
services, or arranged for this to be done,
and if so, who is/ was responsible for doing
this
23. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Motion for a resolution on the execution of
a Special Audit pursuant to Section 142(1)of
the German Stock Corporation Act [AktG] to
claim damages from current and former Members
of the Supervisory Board due to the granting
of in appropriate remuneration for former Board
of Management Chairman Jurgen Schrempp, due
to the unauthorized failure to claim compensation
for damages from Jurgen Schrempp, and due to
the unauthorized failure to reclaim inappropriate
elements of remuneration
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932855743
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Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932812820
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Security: 244331104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: DFR
ISIN: US2443311046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF 14,999,992 SHARES Mgmt For For
OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK THAT WERE ISSUED
IN THE MERGER INTO 14,999,992 SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AND OUR ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVERSION, SUBJECT
TO ANY ANTI-DILUTION ADJUSTMENTS THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE SERIES A PREFERRED
STOCK PRIOR TO THE CONVERSION.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Mgmt Against Against
DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORP. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN FROM 2,692,313 TO 6,136,725.
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DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871329
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Security: 247131105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DFG
ISIN: US2471311058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP R. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
ROBERT ROSENKRANZ Mgmt For For
DONALD A. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
KEVIN R. BRINE Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE E. DAURELLE Mgmt For For
EDWARD A. FOX Mgmt For For
STEVEN A. HIRSH Mgmt For For
HAROLD F. ILG Mgmt For For
JAMES M. LITVACK Mgmt For For
JAMES N. MEEHAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COMES BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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DENDREON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932882081
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Security: 24823Q107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: DNDN
ISIN: US24823Q1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD B. BREWER Mgmt For For
MITCHELL H. GOLD, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
YEAR.
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN Agenda Number: 701535176
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Security: D18190898
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005140008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2007
2. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 4.50 per Share
3. Approve discharge of Management Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
4. Approve discharge of Supervisory Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
5. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for Fiscal 2008
6. Authorize repurchase of up to 5 % of issued Mgmt For For
share capital for trading purposes
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of repurchased shares
8. Authorize use of financial derivatives when Mgmt For For
repurchasing shares
9.1 Elect Mr. Clemens Boersig to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.2 Elect Mr. Karl-Gerhard Eick to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.3 Elect Mr. Henning Kagermann to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Mr. Suzanne Labarge to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.5 Elect Mr. Tilman Todenhoefer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.6 Elect Mr. Werner Wenning to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.7 Elect Mr. Peter Job to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Mr. Heinrich Von Pierer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Mr. Maurice Levy to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
10. Approve creation of EUR 140 Million pool of Mgmt For For
capital without preemptive rights
11. Approve issuance of convertible bonds and bonds Mgmt For For
with warrants attached without preemptive rights
up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 9 Billion,
approve creation of EUR 150 Million pool of
capital to guarantee conversion rights
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Instruction to the Management Board to make
all preparations to spin off investment banking
business within two years
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on risky business in the U. S.
A.
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on the number of additional mandates
for representatives of the shareholders on
the Supervisory Board
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
separate counting of votes cast by different
shareholder groups
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
production of word-for-word minutes (transcriptions)
of proceedings at the General Meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Proposal for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
when, in spring 2003, close to the lowest point
reached on the stock market for several years,
14.6 million options with an exercise price
of only € 47.53 per share were issued
to selected executives of the company
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
or committed actions in breach of trust for
personal reasons in the management of the shareholding
in Daimler AG (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG)
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether in the years 2003 to
2007, in breach of duties of care, bonuses
were paid to employees and executives which,
subject to careful consideration of the legal
risks arising out of the transactions for
which the bonuses were paid, should not have
been granted or, if at all, only with a clause
allowing them to be called back
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG Agenda Number: 701525896
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Security: D2035M136
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005557508
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report and the
re-port pursuant to sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,678,623,284.42 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 0.78 per no-par
share EUR 3,293,078,093.86 shall be carried
forward Ex-dividend and payable date: 16 MAY
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2007 FY Mgmt For For
and for the review of the condensed financial
statements and the interim management report
pursuant to Sections 37w(5), 37y No. 2 of the
German Securities Trading Act: PricewaterhouseCoopers
AG, Frankfurt and Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares; the Company shall be authorized to
acquire up to 436,131,999 own shares, at a
price differing neither more than 5% from the
market price of the shares if they are acquired
through the stock exchange, nor more than 10%
if they are acquire d by way of a repurchase
offer, on or before 14 NOV 2009; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorized to
offer the shares to shareholders by way of
a rights offering, to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
a rights offering if the shares are s old at
a price not materially below the market price
of the shares, to float the shares on foreign
stock exchanges, to use the shares for acquisition
purposes, to use the shares for satisfying
convertible and/or option rights or as employee
shares, and to retire the shares
7. Election of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
8. Election of Mr. Martin Bury to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Lambda Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Ominkron Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008for a period
of at least 5 years
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned Subsidiary,
theta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Eta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years 1
13. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Epsilon Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
14. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Omega Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
15. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Sigma Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
16. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Kappa Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
17. Amendment to Section 13(3)2 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association; in respect Members of the Nomination
Committee being excluded from receiving an
additional remuneration for their Membership
in this Committee
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 932849081
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Security: 253868103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: DLR
ISIN: US2538681030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD A. MAGNUSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. FOUST Mgmt For For
LAURENCE A. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN EARLEY Mgmt For For
RUANN F. ERNST, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. SINGLETON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFYING THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2008
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DRIL-QUIP, INC. Agenda Number: 932854424
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Security: 262037104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DRQ
ISIN: US2620371045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. MIKE WALKER Mgmt For For
JOHN V. LOVOI Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
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Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
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Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
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Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ENDESA S A Agenda Number: 701606634
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Security: E41222113
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0130670112
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the annual accounts [balance sheet, Mgmt For For
income statement and annual report] of the
Company and its consolidated group for the
FYE 31 DEC 2007, as well as the Corporate Management
for the said FY
2. To approve the application of the FYE and dividend Mgmt For For
distribution proposed by the Board of Directors,
in such a manner that the profit for FY 2007,
amounting to EUR 1,650,679,974.34, together
with the retained earnings from FY 2006, amounting
to EUR 717,210,475.60, and which add up to
a total of EUR 2,367,890,449.94, is distributed
as follows: to dividend [maximum amount to
be distributed pertaining to EUR 1.531 per
share for all 1,058,752,117 shares]: 1,620,949,491.13,
to retained earnings: 746,940,958.81; total:
2,367,890,449.94; It is expressly resolved
to pay the shares entitled to dividends, the
gross sum of EUR 1.531 euros per share The
dividend payment shall be made as from 08 JUL
2008, through the banks and financial institutions
to be announced at the appropriate time, deducting
from the amount thereof the gross sum of EUR
0.50 per share, paid as an interim dividend
on 02 JAN 2008 by virtue of a resolution of
the Board of Directors dated 19 DEC 2007
3. To appoint as auditors for FY 2008 the present Mgmt For For
external auditor Deloitte S.L., for both ENDESA,
S.A. as well as for its Consolidated Group,
To contract with the said company the external
audit of the accounts of ENDESA, S.A. and of
its Consolidated Group, for FY 2008, delegating
to the Board of Directors, in the broadest
terms, the determination of the further conditions
of this contracting
4. To revoke and make void, as to the unused portion, Mgmt For For
the authorization for the derivative acquisition
of treasury stock, granted by the Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting held on 20 JUN 2007,
II) To once again authorize the derivative
acquisition of treasury stock, as well as the
pre-emptive rights of first refusal in respect
thereto, in accordance with Article 75 of the
Spanish Corporations Law ['Ley de Sociedades
Anonimas'], under the following conditions:
a) Acquisitions may be made through any means
legally accepted, either directly by ENDESA,
S.A. itself, by the Companies of its group,
or by an intermediary person, up to the maximum
figure permitted by Law. b) Acquisitions shall
be made at a minimum price per share of the
par value and a maximum equal to their trading
value plus an additional 5%. c) The duration
of this authorization shall be 18 months
5. Establishment of the number of Board members, Mgmt Against Against
ratifications, and appointments of Directors
6. To take note of the actions of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors in relation to the transfer of assets
to E. On A.G. [or to a Company belonging to
its group], in accordance with the authorization
from the antitrust and competition authorities
of the European Union and the agreement of
02 APR 2007 [as amended] executed by Acciona,
S.A. and Enel S.p.A., on the one hand, and
E.On A.G., on the other, which made possible
the public tender offer of the Company's shares
settled in OCT 2007, To provide the approval
of the General Shareholders' Meeting of such
actions of the Board of Directors and of the
said transfer of assets; To delegate to the
Board of Directors such powers and authorities
as are necessary or merely convenient in order
to carry out such other acts as may be required
in relation to the above, for exercise in the
terms it deems most convenient to the Company's
interest
7. To delegate to the Company's Board of Directors Mgmt For For
the broadest authorities to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary or appropriate for the
execution, implementation, effectiveness and
successful conclusion of the General Meeting
resolutions and, in particular, for the following
acts, without limitation: (i) clarify, specify
and complete the resolutions of this General
Meeting and resolve such doubts or aspects
as are presented, remedying and completing
such defects or omissions as may prevent or
impair the effectiveness or registration of
the pertinent resolutions; (ii) execute such
public and/or private documents and carry out
such acts, legal businesses, contracts, declarations
and transactions as may be necessary or appropriate
for the execution and implementation of the
resolutions adopted at this General Meeting;
and (iii) delegate, in turn, to the Executive
Committee or to one or more directors, who
may act severally and indistinctly, the powers
conferred in the preceding paragraphs. 2. To
empower the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Jose Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rafael Miranda
Robredo and the Secretary of the Board of Directors
and Secretary General Mr. Salvador Montejo
Velilla, in order that, any of them, indistinctly,
may: (i) carry out such acts, legal businesses,
contracts and transactions as may be appropriate
in order to register the preceding resolutions
with the Mercantile Registry, including, in
particular, inter alia, the powers to appear
before a Notary Public in order to execute
the public deeds or notarial records which
are necessary or appropriate for such purpose,
to publish the pertinent legal notices and
formalize any other public or private documents
which may be necessary or appropriate for the
registration of such resolutions, with the
express power to remedy them, without altering
their nature, scope or meaning; and (ii) appear
before the competent administrative authorities,
in particular, the Ministries of Economy and
Finance and Industry, Tourism and Commerce,
as well as before other authorities, administrations
and institutions, especially the Spanish Securities
Market Commission ['Comision Nacional del Mercado
de Valores'], the Securities Exchange Governing
Companies and any other which may be competent
in relation to any of the resolutions adopted,
in order to carry out the necessary formalities
and actions for the most complete implementation
and effectiveness thereof
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI Agenda Number: 701561195
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Security: T3679P115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003128367
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors and Auditors, Independent
Auditors report, any adjournment thereof, consolidated
financial statement at 31 DEC 2007
O.2 Approve the designation of profits Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt For For
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt Against Against
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt For For
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt For For
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt Against Against
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt For For
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701498075
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 22 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 29 APR 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Agipfuel, Board of Directors,
of Auditors and audit firm report, allocation
of profit
2. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Praoil-Oleodotti Italiani,
Board of Directors, of Auditors and Audit firm
report, allocation of profit
3. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, of Auditors and audit firm
report
4. Approve the allocation of profit Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the buy back own shares Mgmt For For
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701520896
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
10 JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT
YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM
IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
components
2. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
term
3. Appoint the Board of Directors Mgmt Against Against
4. Appoint the Board of Directors Chairman Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Chairman emoluments
6. Appoint the Board of Auditors Mgmt Against Against
7. Appoint the Board of Auditors Chairman Mgmt For For
8. Approve to determine the regular Auditors and Mgmt For For
Chairman emoluments
9. Approve the emoluments of the National Audit Mgmt For For
office Magistrate appointed as delegate to
the financial control
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ENTEGRIS, INC. Agenda Number: 932850957
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Security: 29362U104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: ENTG
ISIN: US29362U1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GIDEON ARGOV Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. BRADLEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL P.C. CARNS Mgmt For For
DANIEL W. CHRISTMAN Mgmt For For
GARY F. KLINGL Mgmt For For
ROGER D. MCDANIEL Mgmt For For
PAUL L.H. OLSON Mgmt For For
BRIAN F. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS ENTEGRIS' Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED ENTEGRIS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO ADD PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND LIMITATIONS
ON AWARDS.
04 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN AND THE 1999 LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK
OPTION PLAN TO ADD PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND
LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932850820
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Security: 26875P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: EOG
ISIN: US26875P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE A. ALCORN Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
MARK G. PAPA Mgmt For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Mgmt For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Mgmt For For
FRANK G. WISNER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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ERICSSON L M TEL CO Agenda Number: 701504854
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Security: W26049119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000108656
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 448751 DUE TO SPLITTING OF RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
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IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
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YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
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OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
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INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Michael Treschow as a Chairman of Mgmt For For
Meeting
2. Approve the list of Shareholders Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda of the meeting Mgmt For For
4. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Mgmt For For
5. Approve to designate the Inspector[s] of the Mgmt For For
minutes of the meeting
6. Receive the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
7. Receive the Board and Committee reports Mgmt For For
8. Receive the President's report, and allow questions Mgmt For For
9.a Approve the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
9.b Grant discharge to the Board and President Mgmt For For
9.c Approve the allocation of Income and Dividends Mgmt For For
of SEK 0.50 Per share
10.a Approve to determine the number of Members [10] Mgmt For For
and the Deputy Members [0] of the Board
10.b Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Mgmt For For
the amount of SEK 3.8 Million for Chairman
and SEK 750,000 for other Directors [including
possibility to receive part of remuneration
in Phantom Shares], the remuneration of the
Committee Members
10.c Re-elect Messrs. Michael Treschow [Chairman], Mgmt For For
Peter Bonfield, Boerje Ekholm, Ulf Johansson,
Sverker Martin-Loef, Nancy McKinstry, Anders
Nyren, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Marcus Wallenberg
as the Directors; elect Mr. Roxanne Austin
as a new Director
10.d Authorize at least 5 persons whereof representatives Mgmt For For
of 4 of Company's largest shareholders to serve
on Nominating Committee
10.e Approve the omission of remuneration of Nominating Mgmt For For
Committee Members
10.f Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Approve 1:5 Reverse Stock Split Mgmt For For
12. Approve the remuneration policy and other terms Mgmt For For
of Employment for the Executive Management
13.1 Approve the re-issuance of 17 Million repurchased Mgmt For For
Class B shares for the 2007 Long-Term Incentive
Plan
13.2 Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 13.1
14.1a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for all Mgmt For For
Employees
14.1b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 47.7 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for all Employees
14.1c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 14.1b
14.2a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for Key Mgmt For For
Contributors
14.2b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 33.6 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for Key Contributors
14.2c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.2b
14.3a Approve the 2008 Restricted Stock Plan for Executives Mgmt For For
14.3b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 18.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Restricted Stock Plan for Executives
14.3c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.3b
15. Grant authority for the re-issuance of 72.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares to cover
social costs in connection with 2001 Global
Stock Incentive Program, 2003 Stock Purchase
Plan, and 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Long-Term
Incentive Plans
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER'S PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
approve to provide all shares with equal voting
rights
17. Close Meeting Mgmt For For
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932833874
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE DEMARS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. JOSKOW Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS EXELON'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT FOR 2008.
03 A SHAREHOLDER RECOMMENDATION TO PREPARE A REPORT Shr Against For
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL
WARMING HAVE REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
AND AVOIDED DISASTERS.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932892816
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Security: 305560104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: FRP
ISIN: US3055601047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CLAUDE C. LILLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. LILIEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS F. GILBANE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932821766
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Security: 302445101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: FLIR
ISIN: US3024451011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM W. CROUCH Mgmt For For
JOHN C. HART Mgmt For For
ANGUS L MACDONALD Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 200,000,000 TO 500,000,000
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701533095
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3 Approve the discharge to the Members of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for the FY 2007
3. Comments on Forti's governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 3 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt For For
N.V as accountants of the Company for the FY
2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual accounts
5. Authorize the Board of Directors for a period Mgmt For For
of 18 months, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
own fully paid twinned shares of Fortis NY
are included, up to the maximum number permitted
by the Civil Code, Book 2, Article 98 paragraph
2 and this: a) through all agreements, including
transactions on the stock exchange and private
transactions at a price equal to the average
of the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on
Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on
the day immediately preceding the acquisition,
plus a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) or
less a maximum ollifteen percent (15%), or
b) by means of stock lending agreements under
terms and conditions that comply with common
market practice for the number of Fortis Units
from time to time to be borrowed by Fortis
NY
6.1 Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]; the authorized capital of the
Company shall amount to [EUR 2,007,600,000]
divided into (1,820,000,000) Preference Shares,
each with a nominal vaiue of [EUR 0.42); and
[2,960,000,000] Twinned Shares, each with a
nominal value of [EUR 0.42]
6.3 Authorize any or all members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practising
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required Notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
Notarial Deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
7. Closure Non-Voting No vote
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701534946
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID: Non-Voting No vote
463592 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt For For
for the FY 2006
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3.1 Approve to discharge the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
3. Comments on Fortis' governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 4 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt For For
Company for the period of 3 years for the FY
2009,2010 and 2011 and approve to set their
remuneration at an annual amount of EUR 396,950,
the Company KPMG will be represented by Mr.
Olivier Michel Lange Approve the proposal
to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants N.V
as accountant of the Company for the financial
years 2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual
accounts
E.5.1 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Board of its Direct subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months, starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporate,
up to the maximum number authorized by Article
620 paragraph 1,2 of the Companies' Code, for
exchange values equivalent to the average of
the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on Euronext
Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on the day
immediately preceding the acquisition, plus
a maximum of 15% or minus a maximum of 15%
E.5.2 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Boards of its Direct Subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to dispose of Fortis Units, in
which twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporated,
under the conditions it will determine
E.6.1 Receive the report communication of the special Non-Voting No vote
report by the Board of Directors on the use
and purpose of the authorized capital prepared
in accordance with Article 604 of the Belgian
Companies Code
E62.1 Amend Article 9 Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt For For
'authorizations' with the word 'authorization'
and to cancel paragraph b) and to change as
a consequence the paragraphs c) and d) to b)
and c), shareholders may to that effect use
the enclosed form
7. Closing Non-Voting No vote
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD 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, 2008.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932802398
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Security: 354613101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2008
Ticker: BEN
ISIN: US3546131018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
CHARLES CROCKER Mgmt For For
JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. JOFFE Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. KEAN Mgmt For For
CHUTTA RATNATHICAM Mgmt For For
PETER M. SACERDOTE Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
LOUIS E. WOODWORTH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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FUEL TECH INC. Agenda Number: 932874971
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Security: 359523107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: FTEK
ISIN: US3595231073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS G. BAILEY Mgmt For For
RALPH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
MIGUEL ESPINOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. GRINNELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN D. MORROW Mgmt For For
JOHN F. NORRIS, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. SHAW, JR. Mgmt For For
DELBERT L. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS FUEL TECH'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932848407
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Security: 36866W106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: GMST
ISIN: US36866W1062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MACROVISION CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt Against Against
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GENZYME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932849271
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Security: 372917104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: GENZ
ISIN: US3729171047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Mgmt For For
1B THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1C THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Mgmt For For
1D THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Mgmt For For
1E THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK COVERED BY THE PLAN BY 2,250,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY Mgmt For For
PLAN TO SPECIFY THE AUTOMATIC GRANT PROVISIONS
UNDER THE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932796646
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Jan-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 100,000,000
SHARES TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
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GFI GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932877636
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Security: 361652209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: GFIG
ISIN: US3616522096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GOOCH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARISA CASSONI Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE GFI GROUP INC. 2008 SENIOR Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL BONUS PLAN.
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC Agenda Number: 701503991
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Security: G3910J112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009252882
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt Abstain Against
DEC 2007
3. Elect Mr. Andrew Witty as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Christopher Viehbacher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Professor Sir Roy Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Dr. Ronaldo Schmitz as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Audit Committee to re-appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors
to the Company to hold office from the end
of the next meeting at which accounts are laid
before the Company
10. Authorize the Audit Committee to determine the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 [the 2006 Act],
to make donations to political organizations
as defined in Section 363 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total and political
expenditure, as defined in Section 365 of the
2006 Act up to a maximum aggregate amount of
GBP 50,000; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2009 or
20 NOV 2009]
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all substituting authorities, to exercise all
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
[Section 80 of the Act] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 456,791,387; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM to be held in 2009 or 20 NOV
2009]; and the Directors may allot relevant
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, for the purposes of Mgmt For For
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
and pursuant to Section 95 of the Act, to allot
equity securities [Section 94 of the Act] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Resolution 12 and /or where
such allotment constitutes an allotment of
equity securities by virtue of Section 94(3A)of
the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue [as defined in Article 12.5 of the Company's
Articles of Association] provided that an offer
of equity securities pursuant to any such rights
issue need not be open to any shareholder holding
ordinary shares as treasury shares; and b)
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 68,525,560;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company to be held in
2009 or on 20 NOV 2009]; and the Directors
to allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the 1985 Act, to make market purchases
[Section 163 of the 1985 Act] of up to 584,204,484
ordinary shares of 25p each, at a minimum price
of 25p and up to 105% of the average middle
market quotations for such shares derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days and the higher
of the price of the last independent trade
and the highest current independent bid on
the London Stock Exchange Official List at
the time the purchase is carried out; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company to be held in 2009
or on 20 NOV 2009]; the Company, before the
expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary
shares which will or may be executed wholly
or partly after such expiry
S.15 Adopt the Articles of the association of the Mgmt For For
Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, all existing Articles of Association of
the Company
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GOOGLE INC. Agenda Number: 932834131
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Security: 38259P508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: GOOG
ISIN: US38259P5089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC SCHMIDT Mgmt For For
SERGEY BRIN Mgmt For For
LARRY PAGE Mgmt For For
L. JOHN DOERR Mgmt For For
JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Mgmt For For
ANN MATHER Mgmt For For
PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
K. RAM SHRIRAM Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GOOGLE INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S 2004 STOCK Mgmt Against Against
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE THEREUNDER
BY 6,500,000.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP. Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CREATION Shr Against For
OF A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932866885
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Security: 387328107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: GVA
ISIN: US3873281071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. WATTS Mgmt For For
J. FERNANDO NIEBLA Mgmt For For
GARY M. CUSUMANO Mgmt For For
02 TO ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE GRANITE Mgmt For For
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED AMENDED AND RESTATED
1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY GRANITE'S AUDIT/COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
GRANITE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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HBOS PLC Agenda Number: 701484064
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to declare a final dividend of 32.3 Mgmt For For
pence per Hbos ordinary share for the year
ended 31 DEC 2007 and to pay it on 12 MAY 2008
to holders of Hbos ordinary shares on the Register
on 14 MAR 2008 in respect of each Hbos ordinary
share
3. Elect Mr. John E Mack as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Dan Watkins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Philip Gore-Randall as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Mr. Mike Ellis as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Dennis Stevenson as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Karen Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Colin Matthew as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Approve the report of the Board in relation Mgmt For For
to remuneration policy and practice for the
YE 31 DEC 2007
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Company until the conclusion of the next
general meeting of the Company at which accounts
are laid before shareholders and authorize
the Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Sections Mgmt For For
366-367 of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006]
to: a) make Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; b) make
Political Donations to Political Organizations
other than Political Parties not exceeding
GBP 100,000 in total; and c) incur Political
Expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total
in each case during the period commencing on
the date of this resolution; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009]
13. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company from GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR
3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000
and CAD1,000,000,000 to GBP 4,685,000,000,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 by
the creation of 400,000,000 preference shares
of YEN 250 each.
14. Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
allot relevant securities [as defined in the
Section 80(2) of CA 1985] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 251,210,258 in respect
of HBOS ordinary shares; and GBP 2,900,834,400,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 4,997,750,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 in
respect of HBOS preference shares; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Adopt, with effect from the conclusion of the Mgmt For For
meeting the Articles of Association produced
to the meeting and for the purpose of identification
marked 'A' and signed by the Chairman of the
meeting, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the current Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, Subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
15 convening the AGM of which this resolution
forms part, and with effect on and from 01
OCT 2008 or such later date as Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006] shall be
brought into force, to delete Articles 116
to 118 of the New Articles in their entirety
and substitute in their place Articles 116
to 121 as specified
S.17 Authorize the Directors to allot equity securities Mgmt For For
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985],
entirely paid for in cash: i) of an unlimited
amount in connection with a rights issue [as
defined in the Articles of Association]; and
ii) of an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 46,689,487
free of the restrictions in Section 89(1) of
the CA 1985 and, in connection with such power;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the Company's AGM in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry; in working out of the maximum
amount of equity securities for the purpose
of Section (II) of this resolution, the nominal
value of rights to subscribe for shares or
to convert any securities into shares will
be taken as the nominal value of the shares
which would be allotted if the subscription
or conversion takes place; and for the references
to an allotment of equity securities shall
include a sale of treasury shares and the power,
insofar as it relates to the allotment of the
equity securities rather than the sale of treasury
shares, is granted pursuant to the authority
conferred by Resolution 14
S.18 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of CA
1985] of up to 373,515,896 ordinary shares
of the capital of the Company and, where shares
are held as treasury shares, to use them, inter
alia, for the purposes of employee share plans
operated by the Company, at a minimum price
of 25p nominal value of each share and up to
105% of the average middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, over the previous
5 business days; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
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HBOS PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701624670
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve to increase in authorize Ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital to GBP 5.3B, EUR 3.0B, USD 5.0B, AUD
1.0B, CAD 1.0B and JPY 100B Issue Equity with
Rights up to GBP 800M [Ordinary Shares] and
GBP 2.9B, EUR 3.0B, USD 4.9B, AUD 1.0B, CAD
1.0B, and JPY 100B [HBOS Preference Share]
2. Grant authorize to issue of equity or Equity-Linked Mgmt For For
Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to
Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 65,609,629
3. Approve to increase in authorize ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital by GBP 100,000,000 capitalize reserves
up to GBP 100,000,000 [Scrip Dividend] authorize
issue of equity with pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 100,000,000
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HEADWATERS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932809138
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Security: 42210P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: HW
ISIN: US42210P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KIRK A. BENSON Mgmt For For
E.J. "JAKE" GARN Mgmt For For
RAYMOND J. WELLER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE INCREASE IN SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN BY 750,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
03 APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHORT-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF HEADWATERS
FOR FISCAL 2008
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
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Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932843053
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Security: 431284108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: HIW
ISIN: US4312841087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. ADLER Mgmt For For
KAY N. CALLISON Mgmt For For
O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Mgmt For For
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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HOLOGIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932812971
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Security: 436440101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: HOLX
ISIN: US4364401012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN W. CUMMING Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
NANCY L. LEAMING Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE M. LEVY Mgmt For For
GLENN P. MUIR Mgmt For For
ELAINE S. ULLIAN Mgmt Withheld Against
DANIEL J. LEVANGIE Mgmt For For
SALLY W. CRAWFORD Mgmt Withheld Against
C. WILLIAM MCDANIEL Mgmt Withheld Against
WAYNE WILSON Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE HOLOGIC'S CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 750,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOLOGIC, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, Mgmt Against Against
INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701603664
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Security: J22302111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3854600008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932807639
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Security: 451713101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: IKN
ISIN: US4517131011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PHILIP E. CUSHING Mgmt For For
MATTHEW J. ESPE Mgmt For For
THOMAS R. GIBSON Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. JALKUT Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
KURT M. LANDGRAF Mgmt For For
GERALD LUTERMAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. MCCRACKEN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM L. MEDDAUGH Mgmt For For
HELLENE S. RUNTAGH Mgmt For For
ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS IKON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ILLUMINA, INC. Agenda Number: 932844423
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Security: 452327109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ILMN
ISIN: US4523271090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROY A. WHITFIELD Mgmt For For
DANIEL M. BRADBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 STOCK AND Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ING Agenda Number: 701496627
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Security: N4578E413
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000303600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening remarks and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2.A Report of the Executive Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.B Report of the Supervisory Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.C Annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
3.A Profit retention and Distribution Policy Non-Voting No vote
3.B Dividend for 2007, a total dividend of EUR 1.48 Mgmt For For
per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share
will be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders; taking into account the interim
dividend of EUR 0.66 paid in AUG 2007, the
final dividend will amount to EUR 0.82 per
[depositary receipt for an] ordinary share;
reference is also made to pages 07 and 241
of the 2007 annual report
4.A Remuneration report Non-Voting No vote
4.B To approve that: a) for 2007 661,403 Stock Options Mgmt For For
[rights to acquire ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to the Members of the Executive Board; b) for
2007 a maximum of 313,474 Performance Shares
[ordinary shares or depositary receipts for
ordinary shares] will be granted to the Members
of the Executive Board; c) for 2007 54,312
Conditional Shares [ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to Mr. Tom McInerney, in addition to the Stock
Options and Performance Shares included in
items A and B
5. Corporate Governance Non-Voting No vote
6. Corporate responsibility Non-Voting No vote
7.A Discharge of the Executive Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
7.B Discharge of the Supervisory Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
8. It is proposed to appoint Ernst & Young Accountants Mgmt For For
as the Auditor of the Company with the instruction
to audit the annual accounts for the FYs 2008
to 2011 inclusive, in accordance with Article
393, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, to report
about the outcome of this audit to the Executive
Board and the Supervisory Board and to give
a statement about the truth and fairness of
the annual accounts
9.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Boyer De La Giroday Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Management Board until the
AGM 2012
9.B Re-appointment the Mr. Eli Leenaars as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Management Board until the AGM 2012
10.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Bourdais De Charboniere Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board where
all details as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph
5, Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch
Civil Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.B Appointment of Mrs. Joan Spero as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.C Appointment of Mr. Harish Manwani as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.D Appointment of Mr. Aman Mehta as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.E Appointment of Mr. Jackson Thai as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
11. It is proposed to amend the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Remuneration Policy in such way that an additional
fee of EUR 2.000 per attended Supervisory Board
or Committee meeting will be paid if the meeting
is held outside the Country of residence of
the Supervisory Board Member; an additional
fee of EUR 7.500 [which will replace the amount
of EUR 2.00, as meant under 1) per attended
Supervisory Board or committee meeting will
be paid if intercontinental travel is required
for attending the meeting
12. It is proposed that the Executive Board be appointed Mgmt For For
as the Corporate Body that will be authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to
issue ordinary shares, to grant the right to
take up such shares and to restrict or exclude
preferential rights of shareholders; this authority
applies to the period ending on 22 OCT 2009
[subject to extension by the General Meeting
of Shareholders]: i) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, plus ii) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued
in connection with the take-over of a business
or Company
13. It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
for a period ending on 22 OCT 2009, to acquire
in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary
shares in the capital of the Company or depositary
receipts for such shares; this authorization
is subject to the maximum set by the law and
by the Articles of Association and applies
for each manner of acquisition of ownership
for which the law requires an authorization
like the present one; the purchase price shall
not be less than one eurocent and not higher
than the highest price at which the depositary
receipts for the Company's ordinary shares
are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE
Euronext on the date on which the purchase
contract is concluded or the preceding day
on which this stock market is open
14. It is proposed to cancel all such ordinary shares: Mgmt For For
1) as the Company may own on 22 APR 2008 or
may acquire subsequently in the period until
22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company owns
the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008 or may
acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009, other than
for the purpose of hedging Employee Stock Options
or, as the case may be, Performance Shares
15.A Explanation on the public offer for the preference Non-Voting No vote
A shares and the depositary receipts for preference
A shares
15.B It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
to acquire in the name of the company fully
paid-up preference A shares in the capital
of the Company or depositary receipts for such
shares; this authorization will have a natural
ending on the date on which all preference
A shares in the capital of the Company are
cancelled, but ultimately on 22 OCT 2009; this
authorization is subject to the maximum set
by the law and by the Articles of Association
and applies for each manner of acquisition
of ownership for which the law requires an
authorization like the present one; the purchase
price per share shall not be less than one
eurocent and not higher than 130% of the amount,
including share premium, that is paid on such
a share, or 130% of the highest price at which
the depositary receipts for the Company's preference
A shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam
by NYSE Euronext either on the date on which
an offer for the preference A shares is made
or on the date on which the purchase contract
is concluded or the preceding day on which
this stock market is open
15.C It is proposed to cancel all such preference Mgmt For For
A shares: 1) as the company may own on 22 April
2008 or may acquire subsequently in the period
until 22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company
owns the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008
or may acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009; the above-mentioned
cancellation will become effective on the date
on which all of the following conditions are
met: 1) the Executive Board has indicated in
a board resolution which preference A shares
will be cancelled and such resolution was filed
together with this present resolution with
the Commercial Register; 2) the preference
A shares to be cancelled or the depositary
receipts for such shares are continued to be
held by the company on the effective date of
the cancellation; 3) the requirements of section
100, paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil
Code have been met
15.D It is proposed to redeem and cancel all such Mgmt For For
preference A shares: 1) which are not being
held by the company and 2) for which the depositary
receipts are not being held by the Company
after the settlement of the public offer made
by the Company for all issued and outstanding
preference A shares and depositary receipts
for such shares, against repayment of EUR 3.40
per share plus dividend up to and including
the day before the date of redemption; the
above-mentioned cancellation will be become
effective on the date on which all of the following
conditions are met: 1) the Executive Board
has indicated in a board resolution the preference
A shares which will be cancelled and such resolution
was filed together with this present resolution
with the Commercial Register; 2) the amount
by which pursuant to an interim statement
of net assets the net assets of the company
exceed the sum of its capital and reserves
that must be retained pursuant to the law,
is adequate to repay the share premium and
the dividend on the cancelled preference A
shares; 3) the requirements of section 100,
paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
have been met
15.E It is proposed: A) that on the condition precedent Mgmt For For
that all preference A shares in the capital
of the Company are cancelled, the Articles
of Association of the company be amended in
agreement with the proposal prepared by Allen
& Overy LLP, dated 06 FEB 2008; B) that each
member of the Executive Board and each of Jan-Willem
Vink, Cornelis Blokbergen, Henk Bruisten and
Maartje Dapperen be authorized with the power
of substitution to execute the notarial deed
of amendment of the Articles of Association
and furthermore to do everything that might
be necessary or desirable in connection herewith,
including the power to make such amendments
in or additions to the draft deed as may appear
to be necessary in order to obtain the required
'Nihil Obstat' from the Minister of Justice
16. Any other business and closing of the general Non-Voting No vote
meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING CHANGED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING.. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 932871735
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Security: G4776G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: IR
ISIN: BMG4776G1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
G.D. FORSEE Mgmt For For
P.C. GODSOE Mgmt For For
H.L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
C.J. HORNER Mgmt For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER Mgmt For For
T.E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
P. NACHTIGAL Mgmt For For
O.R. SMITH Mgmt For For
R.J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
T.L. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. Agenda Number: 932825118
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Security: 459200101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: IBM
ISIN: US4592001014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. BLACK Mgmt For For
W.R. BRODY Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
S.A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
J.W. OWENS Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
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INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932868055
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Security: 45928H106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ICO
ISIN: US45928H1068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BENNETT K. HATFIELD Mgmt For For
WILBUR L. ROSS, JR. Mgmt For For
WENDY L. TERAMOTO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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INTESA SANPAOLO SPA, TORINO Agenda Number: 701507709
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: T55067101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000072618
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the allocation of income Mgmt For For
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt Against Against
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
08 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 30 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ITRON, INC. Agenda Number: 932833610
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Security: 465741106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: ITRI
ISIN: US4657411066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JON E. ELIASSEN Mgmt For For
CHARLES H. GAYLORD Mgmt For For
GARY E. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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IXIA Agenda Number: 932884883
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Security: 45071R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XXIA
ISIN: US45071R1095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ATUL BHATNAGAR Mgmt For For
JONATHAN FRAM Mgmt For For
ERROL GINSBERG Mgmt For For
GAIL HAMILTON Mgmt For For
JON F. RAGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Mgmt Against Against
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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J.CREW GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932876595
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Security: 46612H402
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: JCG
ISIN: US46612H4020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARYANN CASATI Mgmt For For
JONATHAN COSLET Mgmt For For
JOSH WESTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE J. CREW GROUP, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932879022
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Security: 477143101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: JBLU
ISIN: US4771431016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT CLANIN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPH FRANZ Mgmt For For
FRANK SICA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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JFE HOLDINGS,INC. Agenda Number: 701610392
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Security: J2817M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3386030005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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JO-ANN STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932884263
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Security: 47758P307
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: JAS
ISIN: US47758P3073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH DEPINTO Mgmt For For
IRA GUMBERG Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MORRISON Mgmt For For
FRANK NEWMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID PERDUE Mgmt For For
BERYL RAFF Mgmt For For
TRACEY TRAVIS Mgmt For For
DARRELL WEBB Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A NEW INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 TO APPROVE A NEW ASSOCIATE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. Mgmt For For
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. Agenda Number: 932798272
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Security: 478366107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jan-2008
Ticker: JCI
ISIN: US4783661071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NATALIE A. BLACK Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. CORNOG Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. LACY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN A. ROELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. Agenda Number: 932900815
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Security: 480838101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: JOSB
ISIN: US4808381010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT N. WILDRICK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
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Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871254
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Security: 48203R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: JNPR
ISIN: US48203R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY B. CRANSTON Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.
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KRAFT FOODS INC. Agenda Number: 932849346
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Security: 50075N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: KFT
ISIN: US50075N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
AJAY BANGA Mgmt For For
JAN BENNINK Mgmt For For
MYRA M. HART Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN C. POPE Mgmt For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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LEAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839927
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Security: 521865105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LEA
ISIN: US5218651058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT J. INTRIERI Mgmt For For
CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. ROSSITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARDS.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932882194
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Security: 530555101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: LBTYA
ISIN: US5305551013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL T. FRIES Mgmt For For
PAUL A. GOULD Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
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Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LIVE NATION, INC. Agenda Number: 932888463
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Security: 538034109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: LYV
ISIN: US5380341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT TED ENLOE, III Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS LIVE NATION, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR
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LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701518031
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Security: G5542W106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008706128
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the reports and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt For For
3.A.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. P.N Mgmt For For
Green as a Director
3.A.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Sir Mgmt For For
David Manning as a Director
3.B.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Ewan Mgmt For For
Brown as a Director
3.B.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
E. Fairey as a Director
3.B.3 Approve the election or re-election of Sir Julian Mgmt For For
Horn-Smith as a Director
3.B.4 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. G. Mgmt For For
T. Tate as a Director
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority to set the remuneration of the Mgmt For For
Auditors
6. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.7 Authorize the Directors power to issue shares Mgmt For For
for cash
S.8 Authorize the Company to purchase its shares Mgmt For For
S.9 Amend the Articles of association Mgmt For For
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LONGS DRUG STORES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932841542
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Security: 543162101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: LDG
ISIN: US5431621011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEROY T. BARNES Mgmt For For
MURRAY H. DASHE Mgmt For For
EVELYN S. DILSAVER Mgmt For For
DONNA A. TANOUE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 29, 2009
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MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932864083
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Security: 559079207
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGLN
ISIN: US5590792074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM J. MCBRIDE * Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. LE BLANC * Mgmt For For
ALLEN F. WISE * Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. FORREST * Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shr For Against
THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE THE NECESSARY
ACTIONS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND REQUIRE ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF ALL DIRECTORS.
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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MANPOWER INC. Agenda Number: 932825055
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Security: 56418H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: MAN
ISIN: US56418H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. THOMAS BOUCHARD Mgmt For For
CARI M. DOMINGUEZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. ZORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION Shr Against For
OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND.
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MATRIA HEALTHCARE, INC. Agenda Number: 932861633
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Security: 576817209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: MATR
ISIN: US5768172091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE THE MERGER AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
TO MATRIA MANAGEMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES TO
ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT SHARES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701599586
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Security: J41121104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3866800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MGE ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932865225
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Security: 55277P104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: MGEE
ISIN: US55277P1049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONDA J. DEWEY Mgmt For For
REGINA M. MILLNER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP FOR Mgmt For For
2008
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MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932783384
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Security: 594901100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Nov-2007
Ticker: MCRS
ISIN: US5949011002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.L. GIANNOPOULOS Mgmt For For
LOUIS M. BROWN, JR. Mgmt For For
B. GARY DANDO Mgmt For For
JOHN G. PUENTE Mgmt For For
DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM S. WATSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THAT PROVIDES FOR
AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE FROM 50,000,000 TO 120,000,000 SHARES
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF AN ADDITIONAL 600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ANY ADJOURNMENTS
OR POSTPONEMENTS THEREOF
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608246
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Security: J43830116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3898400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
5. Grant stock acquisition rights as stock options Mgmt For For
6. Approve reserved retirement remuneration for Mgmt For For
Directors
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701607927
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Security: J4599L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3885780001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Allotment of shares or fractions of a share Mgmt For For
without consideration
3. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
5.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
5.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
6. Revision of the remuneration of Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors, and determination of the
amount and specific details of stock option
remuneration
7. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
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MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC. Agenda Number: 932833711
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Security: 55306N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MKSI
ISIN: US55306N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT R. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY R. BEECHER Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BERTUCCI Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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MORGAN STANLEY Agenda Number: 932818670
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Security: 617446448
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: MS
ISIN: US6174464486
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
REPORT
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MOTOROLA, INC. Agenda Number: 932862976
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Security: 620076109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MOT
ISIN: US6200761095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BROWN Mgmt For For
D. DORMAN Mgmt For For
W. HAMBRECHT Mgmt For For
J. LEWENT Mgmt For For
K. MEISTER Mgmt For For
T. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
N. NEGROPONTE Mgmt For For
S. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
R. SOMMER Mgmt For For
J. STENGEL Mgmt For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Mgmt For For
D. WARNER III Mgmt For For
J. WHITE Mgmt For For
M. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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MPS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932866657
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Security: 553409103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: MPS
ISIN: US5534091039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEREK E. DEWAN Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY D. PAYNE Mgmt For For
PETER J. TANOUS Mgmt For For
T. WAYNE DAVIS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. KENNEDY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. ABNEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. ISAAC Mgmt For For
DARLA D. MOORE Mgmt For For
ARTHUR B. LAFFER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER Mgmt For For
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
BY 5 MILLION SHARES.
03 TO APPROVE THE MPS GROUP, INC. 2008 NON-EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
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MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN MUENCHEN, MUENC Agenda Number: 701486929
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Security: D55535104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008430026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1.A Submission of the report of the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board and the corporate governance report including
the remuneration report for the financial
year 2007
1.B Submission of the adopted Company financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and management report for the financial
year 2007, the approved consolidated financial
statements and management report for the Group
for the financial year 2007, and the explanatory
report on the information in accordance with
Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the
German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained Mgmt For For
profi ts from the financial year 2007
3. Resolution to approve the actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Management
4. Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorisation to buy back and use own shares Mgmt For For
6. Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives Mgmt For For
7. Amendment to Article 15 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
(Remuneration of the Supervisory Board)
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NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701446545
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Security: Q65336119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000NAB4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 436099 DUE TO SPLITTING OF 5TH RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
the reports for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.1 Re-elect Mrs. Patricia Cross as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.2 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Gilbert as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.3 Re-elect Ms. Jillian Segal as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.4 Re-elect Sir Malcolm Williamson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
S.3 Approve and adopt the Constitution tabled at Mgmt For For
the AGM as the Constitution of the Company,
in place of the present Constitution, with
effect from the close of the meeting
4. Approve that the maximum aggregate amount of Mgmt For For
remuneration that may be provided to the Non-Executive
Directors of the Company be increased by AUD
1,000,000 per annum to a maximum of AUD 4,500,000
per annum
5.A Approve to grant shares to the Group Chief Executive, Mgmt For For
Mr. John Stewart, under the Company's Short-Term
Incentive Plan, as specified
5.B Approve to grant performance rights to the Group Mgmt For For
Chief Executive, Mr. John Stewart, under the
Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, as specified
6.A Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Ahmed Fahour
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive
Plans, as specified
6.B Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Michael Ullmer
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentives
Plans, as specified
7. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
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NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825219
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Security: 635405103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: NCC
ISIN: US6354051038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
J.S. BROADHURST Mgmt For For
C.M. CONNOR Mgmt For For
B.P. HEALY Mgmt For For
J.D. KELLY Mgmt For For
A.H. KORANDA Mgmt For For
M.B. MCCALLISTER Mgmt For For
P.A. ORMOND Mgmt For For
P.E. RASKIND Mgmt For For
G.L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
J.S. THORNTON Mgmt For For
M. WEISS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NATIONWIDE HEALTH PROPERTIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932830107
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Security: 638620104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: NHP
ISIN: US6386201049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R. BRUCE ANDREWS Mgmt For For
CHARLES D. MILLER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt For For
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt For For
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt For For
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt For For
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt For For
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association
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NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932907251
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Security: 649295102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker: NWY
ISIN: US6492951024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BODIL M. ARLANDER Mgmt For For
PHILIP M. CARPENTER III Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. CRYSTAL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
LOUIS LIPSCHITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
GRACE NICHOLS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. PERKAL Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. REINER Mgmt For For
RONALD W. RISTAU Mgmt For For
PAMELA GRUNDER SHEIFFER 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
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932820372
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Security: 651639106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: NEM
ISIN: US6516391066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G.A. BARTON Mgmt For For
V.A. CALARCO Mgmt For For
J.A. CARRABBA Mgmt For For
N. DOYLE Mgmt For For
V.M. HAGEN Mgmt For For
M.S. HAMSON Mgmt For For
R.J. MILLER Mgmt For For
R.T. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
J.B. PRESCOTT Mgmt For For
D.C. ROTH Mgmt For For
J.V. TARANIK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Mgmt For For
2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED
ELECTION IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932891371
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Security: 651718504
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: NR
ISIN: US6517185046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID C. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
JERRY W. BOX Mgmt For For
G. STEPHEN FINLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL L. HOWES Mgmt For For
JAMES W. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
F. WALKER TUCEI, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. WARREN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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NINTENDO CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701613083
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Security: J51699106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3756600007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
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NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608171
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Security: J55999122
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3381000003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
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NOKIA CORP Agenda Number: 701516823
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Security: X61873133
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009000681
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID Non-Voting No vote
446447 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTION
1. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON MID 446447 YOU
WILL NEED TO RE-VOTE ON THIS MEETING.
. Non-Voting No vote
. Non-Voting No vote
1. Presentation of the Annual Accounts and the Non-Voting No vote
Auditors' Report.
2. Approval of the Annual Accounts. Mgmt For For
3. The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for the fiscal
year 2007. The dividend will be paid to shareholders
registered in the Register of Shareholders
held by Finnish Central Securities Depository
Ltd on the record date, 13 MAY 2008. The Board
proposes that the dividend be paid on or about
27 MAY 2008.
4. Discharging of the Chairman, the Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors, and the President,
from liability.
5. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the remuneration payable to the Members
of the Board of Directors to be elected at
the Annual General Meeting for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009 be as follows: EUR 440,000 for the Chairman,
EUR 150,000 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 130,000
for each Member. In addition, the Committee
proposes that the Chairman of the Audit Committee
and Chairman of the Personnel Committee will
each receive an additional annual fee of EUR
25,000, and other Members of the Audit Committee
an additional annual fee of EUR 10,000 each.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
proposes that approximately 40% of the remuneration
be paid in Nokia shares purchased from the
market.
6. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board Members be ten.
7. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the following current Board Members: Georg
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmstrom,
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie Scardino and
Keijo Suila, be re-elected for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009. The Committee also proposes that Risto
Sillasmaa be elected as new member of the Board
for the same term. Mr. Sillasmaa is a founder
of F-Secure Corporation, which provides security
services protecting consumers and businesses
again computer viruses and other threats from
the Internet and mobile network. He was the
President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation during
1999-2006. Currently, Mr. Sillasmaa is the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of F-Secure
Corporation, a Board member in Elisa Corporation,
and a Board Chair or Board member in some private
companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Federation of Finnish Technology
Industries.
8. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that the external auditor
to be elected at the Annual General Meeting
be reimbursed according to the Auditor's invoice,
and in compliance with the purchase policy
approved by the Audit Committee.
9. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oy be re-elected as the Company's Auditor for
the fiscal year 2008.
10. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
authorize the Board to resolve to repurchase
a maximum of 370,000,000 Nokia shares by using
funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Repurchases will reduce funds available for
distribution of profits. The shares may be
repurchased in order to develop the capital
structure of the Company, which includes carrying
out the announced stock repurchase plan. In
addition, the shares may be repurchased in
order to finance or carry out acquisitions
or other arrangements, to settle tile Company's
equity-based incentive plans, to be transferred
for other purposes, or to be cancelled. The
shares can be repurchased either a) through
a tender offer made to all the shareholders
on equal terms determined by the Board, in
proportion to the shares held by the shareholders,
and for an equal price determined by the Board;
or b) through public trading and on such stock
exchanges the rules of which allow companies
to trade with their own shares. In this case
the shares would be repurchased in another
proportion than that of the current shareholders.
It is proposed that tile authorization be effective
until 30 JUN 2009.
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NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 701605632
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Security: J59009159
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3762600009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2. Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Mgmt For For
to executives and employees of subsidiaries
of the Company
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NORDEA BK AB PUBL EXTENDIBLE MEDIUM TERM BK NTS BOOK ENTRY 144A Agenda Number: 701470837
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Security: W57996105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000427361
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting No vote
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IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE
OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS.
IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Claes Beyer, Member of the Swedish Mgmt For For
Bar Association as the Chairman for the general
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
4. Elect at least 1 minutes checker Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine whether the general meeting Mgmt For For
has been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and the consolidated Mgmt For For
accounts, and the audit report and the Group
Audit report, in connection with the presentation
of the Board of Directors' work and speech
by the Group Chief Executive Officer
7. Adopt the income statement and the consolidated Mgmt For For
income statement, and the balance sheet and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the dispositions of the Company's profit Mgmt For For
according to the adopted balance sheet; the
Board of Directors and the Managing Director
propose a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share, and
further, that the record date for dividend
should be 08 APR 2008; with this record date,
the dividend is scheduled to be sent out by
VPC AB on 15 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability for the Members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Members Mgmt For For
at 11, until the end of the next AGM
11. Approve the fees for the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
shall be EUR 252,000 for the Chairman, EUR
97,650 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 75,600
per Member for the other Members; in addition,
fees shall be payable for extraordinary Board
meetings amounting to EUR 1,840 per meeting
attended and for Committee meetings EUR 2,370
for the Committee Chairman and EUR 1,840 for
the other Members per meeting attended; by
extraordinary Board meetings are meant meetings
in addition to the 13 ordinary meetings to
be held until the next AGM of shareholders;
remuneration is not paid to the Members who
are Employees of the Nordea Group; and the
fees to the Auditors shall be payable as per
invoice
12. Re-elect Messrs. Hans Dalborg, Marie Ehrling, Mgmt For For
Tom Knutzen, Lars G. Nordstrom, Timo Peltola,
Ursula Ranin and Bjorn Saven as the Board Members
and elect Messrs. Stine Bosse, Svein Jacobsen,
Heidi M. Petersen and Bjorn Wahlroos as the
Board Members, for the period until the end
of the next AGM of shareholders; re-elect Mr.
Hans Dalborg as the Chairman, for the period
until the end of the next AGM; if Mr. Hans
Dalborg's assignment as the Chairman of the
Board is discontinued prematurely, the Board
of Directors shall elect a new Chairman
13. Approve to establish a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
with the task to present at general meetings,
where election shall take place of Board Member
and/or Chairman of the Board and/or Auditor
and/or decision shall be made regarding fees
for Board Members and/or Auditor, proposals
to the general meeting for such decisions;
the Nomination Committee shall consist of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and 4 other
Members; the Committee shall elect its Chairman
among themselves; the Chairman of the Board
may not serve as Chairman of the Nomination
Committee; shareholders with the 4 largest
shareholdings in terms of voting right in the
Company shall be entitled to appoint 1 Member
each; changes in the composition of the Committee
may take place owing to shareholders, which
have appointed a Member to the Committee, selling
all or parts of their shareholdings in Nordea;
the Nomination Committee is entitled to co-opt
Members to the Committee, who represent shareholders
that, after the constituting of the Committee,
have come to be among the shareholders with
the 4 largest shareholdings in terms of voting
rights in the Company and that are not already
represented in the Committee; such co-opted
Members do not participate in the Nomination
Committee's decisions; the Nomination Committee
is moreover entitled to co-opt a maximum of
3 persons who in respect of the work of the
Committee possess the required knowledge and
experience of the social, business and cultural
conditions that prevail in the regions and
market areas in which the Group's main business
operations are conducted; such co-opted Members
do not participate in the Nomination Committee's
decisions; such co-opted Members are entitled
to remuneration from the Company for work carried
out as well as compensation for costs incurred,
as decided by the Committee; the Nomination
Committee will be constituted on the basis
of the known shareholding in the Company as
per 31 AUG 2008
14. Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
as specified
15.A Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company
on a regulated market where the Company's ordinary
shares are listed or by means of an acquisition
offer directed to all holders of ordinary shares,
up to a number not exceeding the equivalent
of 10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; acquisitions shall be paid for primarily
with money from funds appropriated by a general
meeting; the aim of the acquisition of own
shares is to facilitate an adjustment of the
Company's capital structure to prevailing capital
requirements and to make it possible to use
own shares as payment in connection with acquisitions
of companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses
15.B Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on conveyance of ordinary shares in the Company
to be used as payment in connection with acquisitions
of Companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses; conveyance
of ordinary shares may be made in another way
than on a regulated market up to the number
of ordinary shares in the Company that at any
time are held by the Company; conveyance of
ordinary shares in the Company shall be made
at an estimated market value and may be made
with deviation from the shareholders' preferential
rights; payment for conveyed ordinary shares
may be made in cash, by contribution in kind,
or by set-off of debt against the Company
16. Approve, in order to facilitate its securities Mgmt For For
business, up until the next AGM of shareholders,
may purchase own ordinary shares according
to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Securities
Market Act [Lagen (2007:528] om vardepappersmarknaden];
however, with the limitation that such shares
must never exceed 1% of the total number of
shares in the Company; the price for acquired
ordinary shares shall equal the market price
prevailing at the time of the acquisition
17. Approve that the Nordea maintains remuneration Mgmt For For
levels and other conditions needed to recruit
and retain an Executive Officer with competence
and capacity to deliver according to Group
targets; a fixed salary is paid for fully satisfactory
performance; in addition variable salary can
be offered to reward performance meeting agreed,
specific targets; the variable salary shall
be general rule not exceed 35% of a fixed salary,
and is determined by to what extent predetermined
personal objectives are met and the level of
customer satisfaction, return on equity, income
growth or other financial targets are reached,
respectively; a Long Term Incentive Programme
is proposed to be introduced; the Programme
which is share- and performance-based, requires
an initial investment by the participants;
according to the Programme the remuneration
is proposed to be given in the form of a right
to acquire Nordea shares; if the Long Term
Incentive Programme is not approved the variable
salary may be increased and shall as a general
rule not exceed 50% of fixed salary; Non-monetary
benefits are given as a means to facilitate
Group Executive Management Members' in their
work performance and are determined by what
is considered fair in relation to general market
practice; pension conditions shall also be
adapted to conditions on the market in relation
to the situation in the country where the Member
of Group Executive Management permanently resides;
notice and severance pay in total shall not
exceed 24 months' of fixed salary, apart from
the new Chief Executive Officer who during
the first 2 years will have 6 months; pay the
above guidelines shall include the Managing
Director and the Executives reporting directly
to him also being Members of the Group Executive
Management; and the Board of Directors may
deviate from the guidelines, if there in a
certain case are special reasons for this
18.A Approve to decide on a Long Term Incentive Programme Mgmt For For
2008, basically based upon the below referred
conditions and principles: i) the duration
of the LTIP 2008 shall be 4 years with an initial
vesting period of 2 years and a measurement
period of performance conditions during the
FY's 2008 and 2009; the LTIP 2008 will target
up to 400 Managers and Key Employees identified
as essential to the future development of the
Nordea Group; ii) for each ordinary share the
participant invests and locks in to the LTIP
2008 the participant is granted a right, a
right, to acquire 1 ordinary share for an exercise
price of EUR 3.00 at a future date [a Matching
Share] and rights, B, C and D rights, to acquire
3 additional ordinary shares for an exercise
price per share of EUR 2.00, at a future date
conditional upon fulfillment of certain performance
conditions [Performance Shares]; under certain
circumstances participants may instead be offered
a cash-based settlement; iii) the A-D rights
to acquire Matching Shares and Performance
Shares shall be granted in connection with
the announcement of the interim report for
the first quarter 2008, with certain individual
exemptions; the exercise price for the acquisition
of Matching Shares and Performance Shares,
respectively, in accordance with the A-D rights
shall be adjusted for dividends during the
vesting and exercise period [until exercise],
the adjusted exercise price may however not
be lower than EUR 0.10; iv) the number of granted
A-D rights that finally can be exercised for
the acquisition of Matching Shares and Performance
Shares is conditional upon continued employment,
the holding of locked within LTIP2008 and,
for B-D Rights, on certain predetermined performance
conditions, such as increase in risk adjusted
profit per share and total shareholder return
compared to certain Nordic and European banks;
and v) authorize the Board to decide on detailed
terms and conditions of the LTIP 2008
18.B Approve, with reference to the specified background, Mgmt For For
to resolve on the conveyance of shares under
the LTIP 2008 and LTIP 2008 in accordance with
the specified principal terms and conditions
19.A PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve that the Company, together with the
other 3 major Swedish banks, grants loans in
the total amount of 8,000,000,000 Swedish Kronor
for the implementation of a development plan
regarding Landskrona municipality; implementation
period: approximately 12 years; borrower: a
fund, foundation or limited liability Company
with the working name Landskrona Rekonstruktion
19.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 100,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to a primarily business-funded
institute designated the Institute for integration
and growth in Landskrona; the institute shall
through research and field work among other
things work against segregation, xenophobia
and poverty
19.C PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to grant a loan in the amount of 100,000,000
Swedish Kronor to a legal entity in which Tommy
Jonasson has a decision-making influence and
whose operations, through the purchase of property,
comprise prevention/limitation of the segregation
process in westerm Skana
19.D PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 2,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to be used for crime prevention
measures in Landskrona; the amount shall be
administered by and used according to instructions
from Messrs. Tommy Jonasson and Anneli Heiskanen
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to make it
possible for the Company to henceforth hold
the AGM alternately in the countries [capital
cities] where Nordea is the largest or the
second largest bank
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825257
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Security: 665859104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: NTRS
ISIN: US6658591044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
DIPAK C. JAIN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. MOONEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932884592
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shr Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
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NOVARTIS AG, BASEL Agenda Number: 701453425
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Security: H5820Q150
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012005267
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 436581, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, including the remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the financial statements of Novartis
AG and the Group Consolidated financial statements
for the business year 2007
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Committee from
liability for their activities during the business
year 2007
3. Approve the available earnings as per balance Mgmt For For
sheets as specified and a total dividend payment
of CHF 3,929,967 is equivalent to a gross dividend
of CHF 1.60 per registered share of CHF 0.50
nominal value entitled to dividends; assuming
that the Board of Directors' proposal for the
earnings appropriation is approved, payment
will be made with effect from 29 FEB 2008
4. Approve to cancel 85,348,000 shares repurchased Mgmt For For
under the 4th and 5th share repurchase programs
and to reduce the share capital accordingly
by CHF 42,674,000 from CHF 1,364,485,500 to
CHF 1,321,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5. Authorize the Board of Directors to launch a Mgmt For For
6th share repurchase program to repurchase
shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 10 billion
via a 2nd trading line on virt-x; these shares
are to be cancelled and are thus not subject
to the 10% threshold of own shares with in
the meaning of Article 659 of the Swiss Code
of obligations; the necessary amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation [reduction of
share capital] shall be submitted to the shareholders
6.1 Amend Article 19 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
6.2 Amend Article 33 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
7.1.a Re-elect Mr. Peter Burckhardt M.D. as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 1-year term
7.1.b Re-elect Mr. Ulrich Lehner Ph.D., as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.c Re-elect Mr. Alexander F.Jetzer as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.d Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director, for Mgmt For For
a 3-year term
7.2 Elect Mr. Ann Fudge as a Director, for a 3-year Mgmt For For
term
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Novartis AG and the Group Auditors, for
a further year
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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849156
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Security: 67020Y100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: NUAN
ISIN: US67020Y1001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES W. BERGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HARRIS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. JANEWAY Mgmt For For
KATHARINE A. MARTIN Mgmt For For
MARK B. MYERS Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL A. RICCI Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. TERESI Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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NYSE EURONEXT Agenda Number: 932850868
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Security: 629491101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: NYX
ISIN: US6294911010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELLYN L. BROWN Mgmt For For
MARSHALL N. CARTER Mgmt For For
SIR GEORGE COX Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. FORD Mgmt For For
SYLVAIN HEFES Mgmt For For
JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS Mgmt For For
DOMINIQUE HOENN Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
JAMES J. MCNULTY Mgmt For For
DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER Mgmt For For
BARON JEAN PETERBROECK Mgmt For For
ALICE M. RIVLIN Mgmt For For
RICARDO SALGADO Mgmt For For
JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE Mgmt For For
RIJNHARD VAN TETS Mgmt For For
SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NYSE EURONEXT OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932838862
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Security: 674599105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: OXY
ISIN: US6745991058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Mgmt Against Against
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Mgmt Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING. Shr Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
05 INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. Shr Against For
06 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
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ODYSSEY RE HOLDINGS CORP. Agenda Number: 932828265
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Security: 67612W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ORH
ISIN: US67612W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
V. PREM WATSA Mgmt For For
JAMES F. DOWD Mgmt For For
ANDREW A. BARNARD Mgmt For For
PETER M. BENNETT Mgmt For For
ANTHONY F. GRIFFITHS Mgmt Withheld Against
PATRICK W. KENNY Mgmt For For
BRADLEY P. MARTIN Mgmt For For
BRANDON W. SWEITZER Mgmt For For
PAUL M. WOLFF Mgmt For For
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OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932860314
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Security: 678026105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: OIS
ISIN: US6780261052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER T. SEAVER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. SWANSON Mgmt For For
CINDY B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OIL STATE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mgmt Against Against
2001 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN, AS AMENDED
AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2008.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932843685
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Security: 681919106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: OMC
ISIN: US6819191064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. WREN Mgmt For For
BRUCE CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ROBERT CHARLES CLARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ERROL M. COOK Mgmt For For
SUSAN S. DENISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. HENNING Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MURPHY Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PURCELL Mgmt For For
LINDA JOHNSON RICE Mgmt For For
GARY L. ROUBOS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932813858
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Mar-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION STOCK FROM
600,100,000 SHARES TO 750,100,000 SHARES, OF
WHICH 100,000 SHARES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS
PREFERRED STOCK, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER
SHARE, PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER AND REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
13, 2007, BY AND AMONG ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,
ORANGE ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND AMIS HOLDINGS,
INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FIRST
TWO PROPOSALS LISTED ABOVE.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932856036
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH D. JACKSON Mgmt For For
FRANCIS P. BARTON Mgmt For For
PHILLIP D. HESTER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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OPTIONSXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871901
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Security: 684010101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: OXPS
ISIN: US6840101017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES A. GRAY Mgmt For For
NED W. BENNETT Mgmt For For
STEVEN FRADKIN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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ORBCOMM INC. Agenda Number: 932849308
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Security: 68555P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ORBC
ISIN: US68555P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARC EISENBERG Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY KELLEHER Mgmt For For
JOHN MAJOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PACCAR INC Agenda Number: 932824091
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Security: 693718108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: PCAR
ISIN: US6937181088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. FLUKE, JR. Mgmt For For
STEPHEN F. PAGE Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. TEMBREULL Mgmt For For
02 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE Mgmt Against Against
AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES FROM 400,000,000 TO
1,200,000,000
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SUPERMAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE PROVISIONS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE Shr For Against
THRESHOLD
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PERFICIENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932894339
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Security: 71375U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2008
Ticker: PRFT
ISIN: US71375U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
RALPH C. DERRICKSON Mgmt For For
MAX D. HOPPER Mgmt Withheld Against
KENNETH R. JOHNSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID S. LUNDEEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS PERFICIENT INC.'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932829457
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Security: 714265105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: PER
ISIN: US7142651055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROSS PEROT Mgmt For For
ROSS PEROT, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER A. ALTABEF Mgmt For For
STEVEN BLASNIK Mgmt For For
JOHN S.T. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
CARL HAHN Mgmt For For
DESOTO JORDAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS MEURER Mgmt For For
CECIL H. MOORE, JR. Mgmt For For
ANTHONY J. PRINCIPI Mgmt For For
ANUROOP (TONY) SINGH Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF THE EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932872028
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Security: 716495106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: HK
ISIN: US7164951060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FLOYD C. WILSON Mgmt For For
TUCKER S. BRIDWELL Mgmt For For
GARY A. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932912733
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Security: 716578109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2008
Ticker: PETD
ISIN: US7165781094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH E. CASABONA Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. MCCULLOUGH Mgmt For For
LARRY F. MAZZA Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PARKE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt Against Against
OF INCORPORATION TO: (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.01, OF THE COMPANY FROM 50,000,000 SHARES
TO 100,000,000 SHARES, AND (2) AUTHORIZE 50,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01,
OF THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PLAN
FROM 40,000 TO 100,000 AND CHANGE THE VESTING.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN IS PRESENTED
IN EXHIBIT B TO THE COMPANY'S PROXY.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932802829
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANN D. LOGAN Mgmt For For
GEORGE J. KILROY Mgmt For For
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PHH CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932895608
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Security: 693320202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: PHH
ISIN: US6933202029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES W. BRINKLEY Mgmt For For
JONATHAN D. MARINER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF (A) UP TO 12,195,125 Mgmt For For
SHARES, ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY'S
4.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2012, (B)
UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO
RELATED CONVERTIBLE NOTE HEDGE TRANSACTIONS,
AND (C) UP TO 12,195,125 SHARES ISSUABLE UPON
EXERCISE OF RELATED WARRANTS, AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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PHILIPS ELECTRS N V Agenda Number: 701469783
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Security: N6817P109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009538
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Speech President. Non-Voting No vote
2a Adoption of the 2007 financial statements. Mgmt For For
2b Explanation of policy on additions to reserves Non-Voting No vote
and dividends.
2c Adoption of the dividend to shareholders of Mgmt For For
EUR 0.70 per common share.
2d Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Management.
2e Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
3 Re-appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as external Mgmt For For
auditor of the Company.
4a Re-appointment of Mr. K.A.L.M. van Miert as Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board.
4b Re-appointment of Mr. E. Kist as member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board.
5 Amendment of the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
6 Amendment of the remuneration policy for the Mgmt For For
Board of Management.
7 Amendment of the remuneration of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
8 Amendment of the Articles of Association. Mgmt For For
9a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
issue or grant rights to acquire shares.
9b Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
restrict or exclude the pre-emption right accruing
to shareholders.
10 Cancellation of shares. Mgmt For For
11a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
acquire shares in the Company.
11b Renewal of the authorization of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management referred to under 11 sub a to acquire
additional shares in the Company in connection
with the share repurchase program.
12 Any other business. Non-Voting No vote
BLOCKING IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE A RECORD DATE Non-Voting No vote
HAS BEEN SETUP ON MARCH 5, 2008. ALSO, PLEASE
NOTE THAT VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER
VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE
VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932801093
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Security: 721467108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2008
Ticker: PPC
ISIN: US7214671080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LONNIE "BO" PILGRIM Mgmt For For
LONNIE KEN PILGRIM Mgmt For For
O.B. GOOLSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. COGDILL Mgmt For For
J. CLINTON RIVERS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. VETTER, JR. Mgmt For For
S. KEY COKER Mgmt For For
VANCE C. MILLER, SR. Mgmt For For
DONALD L. WASS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. BLACK Mgmt For For
BLAKE D. LOVETTE Mgmt For For
LINDA CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
KEITH W. HUGHES Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2008.
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. Agenda Number: 932835020
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Security: G7127P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: PTP
ISIN: BMG7127P1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. BANK Mgmt For For
DAN R. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
ROBERT V. DEUTSCH Mgmt For For
A. JOHN HASS Mgmt For For
EDMUND R. MEGNA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. PRICE Mgmt For For
PETER T. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION UPON A PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932886231
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Security: 69349H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PNM
ISIN: US69349H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ADELMO E. ARCHULETA Mgmt For For
JULIE A. DOBSON Mgmt For For
WOODY L. HUNT Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. NORDHAUS Mgmt For For
MANUEL T. PACHECO Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. PRICE Mgmt For For
BONNIE S. REITZ Mgmt For For
JEFFRY E. STERBA Mgmt For For
JOAN B. WOODARD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PNM RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932893440
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Security: 741503403
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: PCLN
ISIN: US7415034039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFERY H. BOYD Mgmt For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Mgmt For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Mgmt For For
JAN L. DOCTER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Mgmt For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Mgmt For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Mgmt For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1999 Mgmt For For
OMNIBUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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PRUDENTIAL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701540381
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Security: G72899100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007099541
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and consider the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007
with the Auditor's report thereon
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. K. B. Dadiseth as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. K. A. O'Donovan as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. J.H. Ross as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Lord Turnbull as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Elect Sir W. F. W. Bischoff as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Elect Ms. A.F. Godbehere as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Elect Mr. T .C. Thiam as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor until Mgmt For For
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which the Company's accounts are laid
11. Authorize the Directors to determine the amount Mgmt For For
of the Auditor's remuneration
12. Declare a final dividend of 12.3 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
which shall be payable on 20 MAY 2008 to shareholders
who are on the register of Members at the close
of business on 11 APR 2008
13. Approve the new remuneration arrangements for Mgmt For For
the Chief Executive of M&G including a new
Long-Term Incentive Plan [the M&G Executive
Long-Term Incentive Plan], as specified and
the Chief Executive of M&G participation in
the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan,
as specified and authorize the Directors, to
do all acts and things which they may consider
necessary or expedient to implement the arrangements
and to carry the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive
Plan into effect including the making of any
amendments to the rules as they may consider
necessary or desirable
14. Appove to renew, the authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares, without prejudice to any authority
conferred on the Directors by or pursuant to
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
to allot relevant securities [Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985]; [Authority expires
at the end of the next AGM] and for that period
the Section 80 amount in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares shall be GBP 41,150,000
S.15 Authorize the Directors, conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing of resolution 14, to allot equity securities
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Article 13 of the Company's
Articles of Association and for this purpose
allotment of equity securities shall include
a sale of relevant shares as provided in Section
94(3A) of that Act as if Section 89(1) of the
act did not apply, to such allotment provided
that the maximum aggregate nominal amount of
equity securities that may be allotted or sold
pursuant to the authority under Article 13(b)
is GBP 6,175,000; and [Authority expires at
the end of the next AGM of the Company]
S.16 Authorize the Company, pursuant to Article 58 Mgmt For For
of the Company's Articles of Association and
in accordance with Section 166 of the Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163(3) of the Companies Act] of up to 247 Million
ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price [exclusive
of expenses] of 5 pence and equal to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business
days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2009 or 18 months]; the
Company, before the expiry, may make a contract
to purchase ordinary shares which will or may
be executed wholly or partly after such expiry]
S.17 Adopt the new Articles of Association, as specified, Mgmt For For
as the Articles of Association Articles of
the Company in substitution for, and the exclusion
of, the existing Articles of Association of
the Company
S.18 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in respect of Directors' qualification shares
by the deletion of the reference to ' two months'
and be replaced with a reference to ' one year'
Transact any other business Non-Voting No vote
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PSYCHIATRIC SOLUTIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932858472
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Security: 74439H108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: PSYS
ISIN: US74439H1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEY A. JACOBS Mgmt For For
EDWARD K. WISSING Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. PETRIE, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE PSYCHIATRIC Mgmt Against Against
SOLUTIONS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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QUANEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932837632
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Security: 747620102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: NX
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2007, BY AND
AMONG QUANEX CORPORATION, GERDAU S.A. AND GERDAU
DELAWARE, INC.
02 APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST Agenda Number: 932894567
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Security: 751452202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: RPT
ISIN: US7514522025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARTHUR H. GOLDBERG Mgmt For For
MARK K. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN FOR Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE TRUSTEES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD Shr For Against
OF TRUSTEES TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932865237
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Security: 754212108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RAVN
ISIN: US7542121089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. BOUR Mgmt For For
DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. EVERIST Mgmt For For
MARK E. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
CONRAD J. HOIGAARD Mgmt For For
KEVIN T. KIRBY Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
DANIEL A. RYKHUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847392
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Security: 756109104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: O
ISIN: US7561091049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. CAMERON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JR. Mgmt For For
PRIYA CHERIAN HUSKINS Mgmt For For
ROGER P. KUPPINGER Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. MCKEE Mgmt For For
GREGORY T. MCLAUGHLIN Mgmt For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
WILLARD H. SMITH JR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC, SLOUGH Agenda Number: 701512750
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Security: G74079107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B24CGK77
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Adopt the 2007 report and financial statements Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Adrian Bellamy [member of the remuneration Mgmt Abstain Against
committees]
5. Re-elect Mr. Graham Mackay [member of the remuneration Mgmt For For
committees]
6. Re-elect Mr. Bart Becht Mgmt For For
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors
8. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditors' Mgmt For For
the remuneration
9. Approve to renew the authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.10 Approve to renew the power to disapply pre-emption Mgmt For For
rights
S.11 Approve to renew the authority to purchase own Mgmt For For
shares
S.12 Amend the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
13. Approve the electronic communications with shareholders Mgmt For For
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RENT-A-CENTER, INC. Agenda Number: 932854715
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Security: 76009N100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: RCII
ISIN: US76009N1000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARK E. SPEESE Mgmt For For
JEFFERY M. JACKSON Mgmt For For
LEONARD H. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP, REGISTERED INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008,
AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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REPSOL YPF S A Agenda Number: 701508193
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Security: E8471S130
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0173516115
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
14 MAY 2008). CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve the annual accounts, Management report Mgmt For For
and application of earnings, all for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the modification of Article 49 of By Mgmt For For
Laws
3.1 Elect Mr. Isidre Faine Casas as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Elect Mr. Juan Maria Nin Genova as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint the accounts Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the Board for the acquisition of own Mgmt For For
shares, overruling the agreement reached in
the GM of 09 MAY 2007
6. Authorize the Board ot ratify and execute approved Mgmt For For
resolutions
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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ROCHE HLDG LTD Agenda Number: 701460456
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Security: H69293217
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012032048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting No vote
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approval of the annual report [including the Non-Voting No vote
remuneration report], financial statements
and consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors' actions Non-Voting No vote
3. Vote on the appropriation of available earnings Non-Voting No vote
4. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation Non-Voting No vote
5.1 Re-election of Prof. Bruno Gehrig to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.2 Re-election of Mr. Lodewijk J.R. De Vink to Non-Voting No vote
the Board, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.3 Re-election of Mr. Walter Frey to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.4 Re-election of Dr. Andreas Oeri to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
6. Election of the Statutory and the Group Auditors Non-Voting No vote
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ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932835210
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Security: 774415103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: ROC
ISIN: US7744151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BRIAN F. CARROLL Mgmt For For
TODD A. FISHER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS L. MAINE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt Against Against
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701495889
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. C.A.M. Buchan Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. J.M. Currie Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mrs J.C. Kong Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir. Tom McKillop Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir. Steve Robson Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. G.R. Whitlaker Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Approve to create additional ordinary shares Mgmt For For
13. Approve to renew authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
14. Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
15. Approve to allow the purchase of own shares Mgmt For For
16. Approve to create additional preference shares Mgmt For For
and renew Directors' authority to allot preference
shares
17. Approve to renew authority to offer shares in Mgmt For For
lieu of cash dividend
18. Approve to adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701563151
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by the creation of an additional
6,123,010,462 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and the authority
to allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors of the Company by Article 13(B) of
the Articles of Association for the prescribed
ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied
by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined
in the Articles of Association] by GBP 1,530,752,616
to GBP 2,364,677,687
2. Approve in addition to increase the authorized Mgmt For For
share capital proposed in Resolution 1, the
authorized share capital of the Company be
increased by the creation of an additional
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and pursuant
to Article 148 of the Articles of Association,
upon the recommendation of the Directors, an
amount of up to GBP 250,000,000 [being part
of the sums standing to the credit of any of
the Company's distributable reserves, share
premium account or capital redemption reserve
as the Directors at their discretion may determine]
be capitalized, being such amount as the Directors
may determine for the purposes of issuing new
ordinary shares instead of paying an interim
dividend in respect of the FYE on 31 DEC 2008
and authorize the Directors, to apply such
amount in paying up new ordinary shares on
the register on such record date as the Directors
may determine with authority to deal with fractional
entitlements arising out of such allotments
as they think fit and authority to take all
such other steps as they may deem necessary
or desirable to implement such capitalization
and allotment; and pursuant to Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 to exercise all the
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 250,000,000
provided that such authority shall be limited
to the allotment of relevant securities pursuant
to, in connection with or for the purposes
of the capitalization of reserves referred
to in this resolution, [Authority expires on
31 DEC 2008] and the Directors may during such
period make offers or agreements which would
or might require securities to be allotted
after the expiry of such period
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701546751
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Security: G7690A100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's annual accounts for the Mgmt For For
financial year ended 31 DEC 2007, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditors'
report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007, as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company effect from 21 MAY 2008
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voster as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize the Board, in substitution for all Mgmt For For
existing authority to extent unused, to allot
relevant securities [Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985], up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 147 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009]; and the Board
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board , pursuant to Section 95 Mgmt For For
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [within the meaning of Section 94
of the said Act] for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by the previous resolution and/or
where such allotment constitutes an allotment
of equity securities by virtue of section 94(3A)
of the said Act as if sub-section (1) of Section
89 of the said act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be
limited to: [a] the allotment of equity securities
in connection with a rights issue, open offer
or any other per-emptive offer in favour of
holders of ordinary shares [excluding treasury
shares] where their equity securities respectively
attributable to the interests of such ordinary
shareholders on a fixed record date are proportionate
[as nearly as may be] to the respective numbers
of ordinary shares held by them [as the case
may be] [subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Board may deem necessary
or expedient to deal with fractional entitlements
or legal or practical problems arising in any
overseas territory, the requirements of any
regulatory body or stock exchange or any other
matter whatsoever]: and [b] the allotment [otherwise
than pursuant to sub-paragraph (A) above] of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
value of EUR 22 million; [authority expires
at the earlier conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009], save that the
Company may before such expiry make an offer
or agreement which would or might require equity
securities to be allotted after such expiry
and the Board may allot equity securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as
if the power conferred hereby had not expired
S.11 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of
up to 6 million ordinary shares of EUR 0.07
each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum
price of EUR 0.07 per share and not more than
5% above the average market value of those
shares, over the previous 5 business days before
the purchase is made and the stipulated by
Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 09 AUG 2009]; may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry, in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any Currency, including Pounds sterling,
US Dollars and Euros
12. Authorize, in accordance with Section 366 of Mgmt For For
the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company
[and its subsidiaries], the Company [and all
companies that are subsidiaries of the company
at any time during the period for which this
resolution has effect] (A) make political
donations to political organizations other
than political parties not exceeding GBP 200,000
in total per annum: and (B) incur political
expenditure not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company or 19 AUG 2009],
in this resolution, the terms 'political donation'
, 'Political Expenditure' have the meanings
given to them by Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-term Incentive Plan that under the Long-term
Incentive Plan a conditional award of free
Royal Dutch Shell shares can be made to any
participant in any one year, with a face value
at grant equal to up to four times base salary
14. Approve to extend participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of
the Meeting for the purpose of identification
be as the Articles of Association of the Company
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Articles of Association
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701553770
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Security: G7690A118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MM408
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Company's annual accounts of the Mgmt For For
FYE 31 DEC 2007 together with the Directors'
report and the Auditors report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007 as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize theBoard, in substitution for any Mgmt For For
existing authority and for the purpose of Section
80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot relevant
securities [Section 80(2)] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 147 million; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company next year or 19 AUG 2009];
and the Board may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board and pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities Section 94 of the said Act for cash
pursuant to the authority conferred by previous
Resolution, [Section 94[3A]] of the said Act
as if sub- Section[1] of Section 89 of the
said Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights provided that this power is limited
to the allotment of equity securities a) in
connection with a rights issue, open offer
or other offers in favor of ordinary shareholders;
and b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 22 million; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
on 19 AUG 2009]; and, the Board to allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.11 uthorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases of up to 631 million ordinary shares
of EUR 0.07 each in the capital of the Company,
at prices of not less than EUR 0.07 per share,
not more than the higher of and up to 5% above
the average market value of those shares for
the 5 business days before the purchase is
made and stipulated by Artilce 5 (1) of Commission
Regulation[EC] No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or19 AUG 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
such shares which would or might be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any currency, including pounds sterling,
US dollars and euros
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company[and
its subsidaries] the Company [and all Companies
that are subsidiaries of the Company at any
time during the period for which this resolution
has effect] to amke political donations to
political organisations other than political
parties not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum,[Authority expires the earlier at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Companyor
with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 19 AUG 2009], the terms political
donation, political parties, political organisation
and political expenditure have the meanings
given to them by Section 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive Plan as specified
14. Approve the extending participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Artilces of Association and initialled
by the Chairman of the Meeting for the purpose
of indentification
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ROYAL KPN NV Agenda Number: 701482565
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Security: N4297B146
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting No vote
2007
3. Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
4. Explaination of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
5. Adopt the dividend over the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
6. Grant discharge the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management from liability
7. Grant discharge the members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
board from liability
8. Appoint the Auditor Mgmt For For
9. Approve the arrangement in shares as longterm Mgmt For For
incentive element of the remuneration package
of members of the Board of Management
10. Amend the remuneration for the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
11. Announcement concerning vacancies in the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board arising in 2009
12. Authorize the Board of Management to resolve Mgmt For For
that the Company may acquire its own shares
13. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of own shares
14. Transact any other business and close the meeting Non-Voting No vote
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RUDDICK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932802297
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Security: 781258108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Feb-2008
Ticker: RDK
ISIN: US7812581087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN P. DERHAM CATO Mgmt For For
ISAIAH TIDWELL Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WARDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL TO DECREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS FROM TWELVE TO ELEVEN DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS Mgmt For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR THE FIXING
OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS WITHIN A RANGE ESTABLISHED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
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Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Agenda Number: 701559986
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Security: D66992104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007164600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 13 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,582 ,667,897.40 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par
share EUR 986,567,284.40 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 04 JUN 2 008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Berlin
6. Election of Mr. Bernard Liautaud to the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to EUR 120,000,000, at a price
neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below the market price of the shares if
they are acquired through the stock exchange,
nor differing more than 20% from the market
price of the shares if they are acquired by
way of a repurchase offer, on or before 30
NOV 2009; the Company shall be authorized to
sell the shares on the stock exchange and to
offer them to the shareholders for subscription;
the Company shall also be authorized to dispose
of the shares in another manner if they are
sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to offer the shares to BEE Owned
Companies against cash payment (the amount
being limited to EUR 1,500,000), to use these
shares for the acquisition of shares of Systems
Applications Products (South Africa) (Proprietary)
Limited (the amount being limited to EUR 1,500,000),
to offer the shares to other third parties
for acquisition purposes, to use the shares
within the scope of the Company's Stock Option
and Incentive Plans, or for satisfying conversion
and option rights, and to retire the
8. Authorization of the Board of Managing Directors Mgmt Against Against
to use call and put options for t he purpose
of the acquisition of own shares as per item
7
9. Amendments to the Articles of Association a) Mgmt For For
Section 4(11), regarding the authorized capital
III of up to EUR 15,000,000 being revoked b)
Section 23(3), regarding the Company not being
obliged to send documents regarding a shareholders
meeting to the shareholders if the documents
are made available via inter net
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SAVVIS INC. Agenda Number: 932852165
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Security: 805423308
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: SVVS
ISIN: US8054233080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CLYDE A. HEINTZELMAN Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. KOEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES E. OUSLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
D.C. PETERSCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEFFREY H. VON DEYLEN Mgmt For For
MERCEDES A. WALTON Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. WELSH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
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Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SEABOARD CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827124
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Security: 811543107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: SEB
ISIN: US8115431079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN J. BRESKY Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID A. ADAMSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DOUGLAS W. BAENA Mgmt Withheld Against
KEVIN M. KENNEDY Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSEPH E. RODRIGUES Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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SIEMENS A G Agenda Number: 701427785
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Security: D69671218
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007236101
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive Supervisory Board report, Corporate Non-Voting No vote
Governance report, remuneration report, and
compliance report for fiscal 2006/ 2007
2. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2006/2007
3. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 1.60 per share
4.1 Postpone discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Johannes Feldmayer
4.2 Approve discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld (until June 30,
2007)
4.3 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter Loescher (as of July 1, 2007)
4.4 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger (as of June 1, 2007)
4.5 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Joe Kaeser for fiscal 2006/2007
4.6 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Rudi Lamprecht for fiscal 2006/2007
4.7 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Eduardo Montes for fiscal 2006/2007
4.8 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Juergen Radomski for fiscal 2006/2007
4.9 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Erich Reinhardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.10 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hermann Requardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.11 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Uriel Sharef for fiscal 2006/2007
4.12 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Klaus Wucherer for fiscal 2006/2007
4.13 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Johannes Feldmayer (until September 30,
2007), if discharge should not be postponed
5.1 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Heinrich von Pierer (until April 25,
2007)
5.2 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Cromme for fiscal 2006/2007
5.3 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Ralf Heckmann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.4 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Josef Ackermann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.5 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Lothar Adler for fiscal 2006/2007
5.6 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki for fiscal 2006/2007
5.7 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. John Coombe for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.8 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hildegard Cornudet for fiscal 2006/2007
5.9 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Birgit Grube for fiscal 2006/2007
5.10 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Bettina Haller (as of April 1, 2007)
5.11 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk for fiscal 2006/2007
5.12 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Berthold Huber for fiscal 2006/2007
5.13 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Walter Kroell for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.14 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Michael Mirow (as of April 25, 2007)
5.15 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Wolfgang Mueller (until January
25, 2007)
5.16 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Georg Nassauer (until March 31,
2007)
5.17 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Thomas Rackow for fiscal 2006/2007
5.18 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Dieter Scheitor (as of January 25, 2007)
5.19 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Albrecht Schmidt for fiscal 2006/2007
5.20 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle for fiscal 2006/
2007
5.21 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter von Siemens for fiscal 2006/2007
5.22 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Jerry Speyer for fiscal 2006/2007
5.23 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel for fiscal 2006
/2007
6. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for fiscal 2007/2008
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of Repurchased Shares
8. Authorize use of Financial Derivatives of up Mgmt For For
to 5% of Issued Share Capital when Repurchasing
Shares
9.1 Elect Josef Ackermann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.2 Elect Jean-Louis Beffa to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.3 Elect Gerd von Brandenstein to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Gerhard Cromme to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.5 Elect Michael Diekmann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.6 Elect Hans Michael Gaul to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.7 Elect Peter Gruss to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Nicola Leibinger- Kammueller to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Hakan Samuelsson to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.10 Elect Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932836957
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Security: 828806109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SPG
ISIN: US8288061091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BIRCH BAYH Mgmt For For
MELVYN E. BERGSTEIN Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN Mgmt For For
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ Mgmt For For
J. ALBERT SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
PIETER S. VAN DEN BERG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, Mgmt For For
L.P. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A "PAY FOR Shr For Against
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE (SIC)."
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
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Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
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SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932809203
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Security: 82966C103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker: SIRO
ISIN: US82966C1036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM K. HOOD Mgmt For For
H.M. JANSEN KRAEMER, JR Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. SLOVIN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG DEUTSCHE Mgmt For For
TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT, AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT,
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUEFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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SLM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865136
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Security: 78442P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SLM
ISIN: US78442P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.M. DIEFENDERFER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701496639
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Security: F43638141
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000130809
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented
loss for the FY EUR 961,180,496 .73
O.2 Approve the record the loss for the year as Mgmt For For
a deficit in retained earnings; prior retained
earnings EUR 7,324,427 ,352.11 following this
appropriation, the retained earnings account
will show a new balance of EUR 6,363, 246,855.38.
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.25 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French tax
code this dividend will be paid on 06 JUN 2008
as required by Law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid,
were as follows EUR 3.30 for FY 2004 EUR 4.50
for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approves the agreements
entered into or which remained in force during
the FY
O.5 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Philippe Mgmt Abstain Against
Citerne as Director for a 4 year period
O.6 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt For For
Cicurel as a Director for a 4 year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Luc Mgmt For For
Vandevelde as a Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Nathalie Rachou as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 4 year period
O.9 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 175.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 10,207,239,700.00
[Authorization is given for a 18 month period]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 14 MAY, 2007 in its
resolution number 10 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to take the Mgmt For For
necessary powers to increase the capital, on
one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
by issuance, with preferred subscription rights
maintained, of shares and or debt securities,
or by way of capitalizing reserves, profits,
premiums or other means, provided that such
capitalization is allowed by law and under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising
the par value of existing shares, or by a combination
of these methods the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00.this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution number No 10 and 11 the shareholders'
meeting delegates to the Board of Directors
all powers in order to increase the share capital
by way of capitalizing, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 550,000,000.00 [authorization
is given for a 26 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 15; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board
of Directors to take all necessary measures
and accompllish all necessary formalities
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by issuance, without preferred subscription
rights maintained, of shares and or debt securities
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 100,000,000.00
the maximum nominal amount of debt securities
which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00
[authority is granted for a 26 month ] this
amount shall count against the overall value
set forth in resolution number 10 the share
holders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
beneficiaries this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its Resolution number 16
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the number of securities to be issued in the
event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right of shareholders,
at the same price as the initial issue, within
30 days of the closing of the subscription
period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial
issue this delegation is granted for a 26 month
period this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10, 11 this authorization supersedes the fraction;
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
Resolution number 17
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital [authority is
granted for a 26 month] this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in resolution
number 10, 11 this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 18; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
members of a Company savings plan and for an
amount that shall not exceed 3% of the share
capital this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10 and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Company who are Members of
a Company savings Plan; the shareholders meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to otake all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 19 [authority
is granted for 26 month]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, in 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
transactions, to beneficiaries to be chosen
by it, options giving the right either to subscribe
for new shares in the Company to be issued
through a share capital increase, or to purchase
existing shares purchased by the Company, it
being provided that the options shall not give
rights to a total number of shares, which shall
exceed 4% of the share capital the present
[authority is granted for a 26 month period]
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 10 and
11 the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
share holders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 20
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
occasions, existing or future shares, in favor
of the Employees or the Corporate Officers
of the Company and related companies they may
not represent more than 2% of the share capital
, this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 15, 10
and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides to
cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 21 [Authority is granted
for 26 months period]
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions and at
its sole discretion, by canceling all or part
of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a Stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period, this [authorization is given for a
26 month period], the shareholders' meeting
delegates to the board of directors, all powers
to charge the share reduction costs against
the related premiums, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 22
E.18 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SONUS NETWORKS INC Agenda Number: 932889756
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Security: 835916107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker: SONS
ISIN: US8359161077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HASSAN M. AHMED Mgmt For For
JOHN P. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
PAUL J. SEVERINO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS SONUS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SONY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701603626
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Security: J76379106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3435000009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.13 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.14 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.15 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
2. To issue Stock Acquisition Rights for the purpose Mgmt For For
of granting stock options
3. Shareholders' Proposal : To amend the Articles Shr For Against
of Incorporation with respect to disclosure
to shareholders regarding remuneration paid
to each Director
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SOTHEBY'S Agenda Number: 932859107
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Security: 835898107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: BID
ISIN: US8358981079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN M. ANGELO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL BLAKENHAM Mgmt For For
THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Mgmt For For
ALLEN QUESTROM Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. RUPRECHT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. STEWART Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. TAUBMAN Mgmt For For
DIANA L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
DENNIS M. WEIBLING Mgmt For For
ROBIN G. WOODHEAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932898351
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Security: 84265V105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PCU
ISIN: US84265V1052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt For For
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt For For
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt For For
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt For For
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt For For
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt For For
CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
WHICH WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 320,000,000
SHARES TO 2,000,000,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS, INC. Agenda Number: 932841489
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Security: 847788106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: TRK
ISIN: US8477881069
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
MARK M. GAMBILL Mgmt For For
JAMES P. HOLDEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS THE PRINCIPAL
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF SMI AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
FORMULA RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE
DIRECTORS.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. Agenda Number: 932884910
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Security: 556269108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: SHOO
ISIN: US5562691080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD R. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
JOHN L. MADDEN Mgmt For For
PETER MIGLIORINI Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. RANDALL Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
WALTER YETNIKOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SUEZ SA Agenda Number: 701500503
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Security: F90131115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120529
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors; and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 2007, as presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Auditors; and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the net income for the 2007 FY is of Mgmt For For
EUR 5,760,911,877.77 and the retained earnings
of EUR 0.00, the recommendations of the Board
of Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Statutory
Dividend [EUR 0.10 per share]: EUR 130,704,352.00
Additional Dividend [EUR 1.26 per share] EUR
1,646,874,837.72 Dividends: EUR 1,777,579,189.92,
other reserves account: EUR 3,983,332,687.85;
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.36 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008, as required By Law, it is reminded that,
for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were
as follows: EUR 0.79 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for
FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2006
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code; and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.5 Appoint Mr. Edmond Alphandery as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 4-year period
O.6 Appoint Mr. Rene Carron as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.7 Appoint Mr. Etienne Davignon as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Albert Frere as a Director for a Mgmt Against Against
4-year period
O.9 Appoint Mr. Jean Peyrelevade as a Director for Mgmt Against Against
a 4-year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Thierry De Rudder as a Director Mgmt Against Against
for a 4-year period
O.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 60.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital,
maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 7,500,000,000.00, the number of shares
acquired by the Company with a view to their
retention or their subsequent delivery in payment
or exchange, as part of an external growth
operation , cannot exceed 5% of its capital;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 month period];
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY
2007 in its Resolution 10; delegates all powers
to the Board of Directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors, in order to Mgmt For For
increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion: up to a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00 by way
of issuing ordinary shares and, or any securities,
even debt securities, giving access to shares
of the Company or subsidiaries [the par value
of the shares issued in accordance with Resolution
13 shall count against this amount], up to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 500,000,000.00
by way of capitalizing premiums, reserves,
profits and, or other means, provided that
such Capitalization is allowed By Law and under
the By Laws, to be carried out through the
issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par
value of the existing shares [ the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with Resolution 13 and 14 shall count against
this amount], [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorizations
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, if its Resolution 7
E.13 Authorize to the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, 1 or more occasions,
in France or abroad, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of ordinary shares
and, or any securities [even debt securities]
giving access to shares of the Company or subsidiaries
or, shares of the Company to which shall give
right securities to be issued by subsidiaries
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 500,000,000.00
[the par value of the debt securities issued
in accordance with Resolutions 12, shall count
against this amount] the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00, [Authority
expires at the end of 26 month period] it supersedes
the authorizations granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 05 MAY 2006, in Its
Resolution 8
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or abroad, by issuance,
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of hybrid debt securities the maximum nominal
amount of the issues, if the present delegation
is utilized by the Board of Directors, shall
not exceed EUR 5,000,000,000.00 [the par value
of the debt securities issued in accordance
with resolutions 12 and 13, shall count against
this amount] [Authority expires at the end
of 26 month period]; it supersedes the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006 in its Resolution 11
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on 1or more
occasions, by way of issuing shares to be paid
in cash, in favor of Employees of the Company
and some related Companies, who are Members
of a Group Savings Plan and, or of a Voluntary
Savings Plan for the retirement [the Employees]
[Authority expires at the end of 26 month period];
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2% of the share capital the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favor of the beneficiaries
above mentioned, to cancels the authorization
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 05 MAY 2006, in its Resolution 12
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, to proceed Mgmt For For
with a share capital increase, on1 or more
occasions, up to a maximum nominal amount of
EUR 30,000,000.00, by issuance, without pre
emptive subscription rights, of 15,000,000
new shares of a par value of EUR 2.00 each
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of any entities which only
subscribe, hold and sell Suez shares or other
financial instruments the present [Authority
expires at the end of 18 month period]; to
cancel the authorization granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 04 MAY 2007, in its
Resolution 12, to increase the share capital
in favor of spring multiple 2006 SCA and, or
any Company which may holds or sells Suez shares;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by canceling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period [Authority expires at
the end of 18 month period], it supersedes
the authorization granted by the combined shareholders'
meeting of MAY 04 2007, in its Resolution 15;
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.18 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. Agenda Number: 701620367
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Security: J7771X109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3890350006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
5. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Mgmt For For
Retiring Corporate Officers
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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP Agenda Number: 932838569
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Security: 78486Q101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: SIVB
ISIN: US78486Q1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC A. BENHAMOU Mgmt For For
DAVID M. CLAPPER Mgmt For For
ROGER F. DUNBAR Mgmt For For
JOEL P. FRIEDMAN Mgmt For For
G. FELDA HARDYMON Mgmt For For
ALEX W. "PETE" HART Mgmt For For
C. RICHARD KRAMLICH Mgmt For For
LATA KRISHNAN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PORTER Mgmt For For
MICHAELA K. RODENO Mgmt For For
KENNETH P. WILCOX Mgmt For For
KYUNG H. YOON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SWISS REINS CO Agenda Number: 701506377
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Security: H84046137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012332372
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 440791, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual and consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements for the 2007 FY
2. Approve the allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
3. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Executive Committee
4. Approve the cancellation of shares bought back Mgmt For For
and reduction of share capital
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association by the addition Mgmt For For
of the Company's legal form
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the 3 year term of office for the Members of
the Board of Directors
5.3 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the distribution of 20% of the years profit
to the statutory reserve fund
6.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Rajna Gibson B Randon as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Kaspar Villiger as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.3 Elect Mr. Raymond K. F. Chien as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.4 Elect Mr. Mathis Cabiallavetta as a Director Mgmt For For
6.2 Re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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SYBASE, INC. Agenda Number: 932838191
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Security: 871130100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: SY
ISIN: US8711301007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. DANIELS Mgmt For For
ALAN B. SALISBURY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 701610380
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Security: J8129E108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3463000004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7. Approve Details of Compensation as Stock Options Mgmt For For
for Directors
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850793
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Security: 87612E106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: TGT
ISIN: US87612E1064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TELEFONICA S A Agenda Number: 701508725
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Security: 879382109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0178430E18
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I. Examination and approval, if appropriate, of Mgmt For For
the Individual Annual Accounts, of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and of the Management
Report of Telefonica, S.A. and its Consolidated
Group of Companies, as well as of the proposed
allocation of profits/lossed of Telefonica,
S.A. and of the management of its Board of
Directors, all with respect to the Fiscal Year
2007.
II.1 Re-election of Mr. Jose Fernando de Almansa Mgmt For For
Moreno-Barreda to the Board of Directors.
II.2 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Jose Maria Abril Perez to the Board of Directors.
II.3 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Francisco Javier de Paz Mancho to the Board
of Directors.
II.4. Ratification of the interim appointment of Ms. Mgmt For For
Maria Eva Castillo Sanz to the Board of Directors.
II.5. Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Luiz Fernando Furlan to the Board of Directors.
III. Authorization to acquire the Company's own shares, Mgmt For For
either directly or through Group Companies.
IV. Reduction of the share capital through the cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares of treasury stock, excluding creditors'
right to object, and amendment of the article
of the By-Laws relating to the share capital.
V. Appointment of the Auditors of the Company for Mgmt For For
the Fiscal Year 2008.
VI. Delegation of powers to formalize, interpret, Mgmt For For
cure and carry out the resolutions adopted
by the shareholders at the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
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TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932833456
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Security: 88023U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TPX
ISIN: US88023U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. THOMAS BRYANT Mgmt For For
FRANCIS A. DOYLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HEIL Mgmt For For
PETER K. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
SIR PAUL JUDGE Mgmt For For
NANCY F. KOEHN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER A. MASTO Mgmt For For
P. ANDREWS MCLANE Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. TRUSSELL, JR. Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. Agenda Number: 932826172
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Security: 880915103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRA
ISIN: US8809151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL L. BENNETT Mgmt For For
PETER S. JANSON Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KRONER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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TESCO PLC, CHESHUNT Agenda Number: 701645965
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Security: G87621101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008847096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 490252. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 23 FEB 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 23 FEB 2008
3. Declare a final Dividend of 7.7 pence per share Mgmt For For
recommended by the Directors
4. Re-elect Mr. Charles Allen as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. Harald Einsmann as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Rodney Chase as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Ms. Karen Cook as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Tim Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Approve to determine the remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
LLP by the Directors
12. Authorize the Director, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act), to
allot relevant securities [as defined in Section
80(2) of the Act] of the Company up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 130.8 million [which
is equal to approximately 33% of the current
issued share capital of the Company] [Authority
expires on 27 JUN 2013]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
on the passing of Resolution 12 pursuant to
Section 95 of the Act to allot equity securities,
for cash pursuant to the authority given to
the Directors, for the purposes of Section
80 of the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 19.6 million; Subsections 94(2) to 94(7)
of the Act apply for the interpretation of
this resolution and this power applies in relation
to a sale of shares which is included as an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if all references
in this resolution to any such allotment included
any such sale and as if in the first paragraph
of the resolution the words pursuant to the
authority conferred on the Directors for the
purposes of Section 80 of the Act were omitted
in relation to such sale; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the Company's
next AGM or 15 months from the date of the
passing of this resolution]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163(3) of the Act] of maximum number
of ordinary shares up to 784.8 million shares
of 5p each in the capital of the Company, at
a minimum price of 5p and up to 105% of the
average middle market quotations for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List, over the 5 business days immediately
preceding the purchase date; and the amount
stipulated by article 5(1) of the Buy-back
and stabilization regulation 2003; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the close next AGM of
the Company or 15 months from the date of this
resolution is passed]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
15. Authorize the Company and all Companies, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Section 366 of the New Act,
that are its subsidiaries at anytime during
the period for which this resolution: [a] make
donations to political parties and / or independent
election candidates, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; [b] make political donations to political
organizations, other than political parties,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [c] incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total, during the period beginning with
the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on the date of the Company's next
AGM; for the purpose of this resolution the
terms political donations, political expenditure,
independent election candidates, political
parties and political organization shall have
the meaning given by part 14 of the New Act
S.16 Adopt, with immediate effect, the Articles of Mgmt For For
Association of the Company, in substitution
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association of the Company; subject to the
passing of Resolution 16(a) and with effect
from 00.01am on 01 OCT 2008 or such later time
at which Section 175 of the New Act shall be
brought into force, the New Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to Resolution
16(a) by the deletion of Article 91 and the
insertion of New Articles 91 and 92, and the
remaining Articles be numbered and the deletion
of Article 99 and the insertion of New Article
100, as specified
S.17 Approve the Company's Animal Welfare Policy Shr Against For
endorses the Five Freedoms concept proposed
by the Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC],
being: 1) Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; 2)
Freedom from Discomfort; 3) Freedom from Pain,
injury or Disease; 4) Freedom to Express Normal
Behaviour; 5) Freedom from Fear and Distress;
and acknowledge the study published in FEB
2008 by Knowles, TG et al and funded by the
UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs, entitled Leg Disorders in Broiler
Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
and noting that the Company's order, stock
and sale of standard intensive broiler chickens
endorses and/or contributes to an average of
27.6% of birds having poor locomotion and 3.3%
being almost unable to walk at an average age
of 40 days notwithstanding a culling process;
the Company sets a commitment within a fair
time frame to take appropriate measures to
ensure that chickens purchased for sale by
the Company are produced in systems capable
of providing the Five Freedoms
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THE BOEING COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826350
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Security: 097023105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: BA
ISIN: US0970231058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shr Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shr Against For
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shr For Against
ARRANGEMENTS
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932836286
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Security: 808513105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: SCHW
ISIN: US8085131055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER O. WALTHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUBMISSION OF Shr Against For
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
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Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932804253
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Security: 200641108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 14-Feb-2008
Ticker: CGI
ISIN: US2006411084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Mgmt For For
DATED OCTOBER 30, 2007, AMONG THE COMMERCE
GROUP, INC., MAPFRE S.A. AND MAGELLAN ACQUISITION
CORP., AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF MAPFRE.
02 TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL
OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871634
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Security: 25459L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: DTV
ISIN: US25459L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932843154
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Security: 260543103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DOW
ISIN: US2605431038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Mgmt For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Mgmt For For
JAMES A. BELL Mgmt For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Mgmt For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Mgmt For For
JOHN B. HESS Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Mgmt For For
RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
PAUL G. STERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shr Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shr Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A COMPENSATION PLAN. Shr For Against
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932820358
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Security: 38141G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: GS
ISIN: US38141G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
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Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Agenda Number: 932911111
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Security: 587118100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: MW
ISIN: US5871181005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE ZIMMER Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
RINALDO S. BRUTOCO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
SHELDON I. STEIN Mgmt Withheld Against
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. SECHREST Mgmt Withheld Against
LARRY R. KATZEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND Mgmt For For
AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE COMPANY'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN.
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THE TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 701613184
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Security: J86914108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3585800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Appropriation of Surplus Mgmt For For
2.1 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Election of a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.10 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Election of an Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.5 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Shareholders' Proposal : Appropriation of Surplus Shr Against For
5. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (1)
6. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr For Against
to the Articles of Incorporation (2)
7. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (3)
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt Against Against
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIBCO SOFTWARE INC. Agenda Number: 932821184
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Security: 88632Q103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: TIBX
ISIN: US88632Q1031
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VIVEK Y. RANADIVE Mgmt For For
BERNARD J. BOURIGEAUD Mgmt For For
ERIC C.W. DUNN Mgmt For For
NARENDRA K. GUPTA Mgmt For For
PETER J. JOB Mgmt For For
PHILIP K. WOOD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
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Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. Agenda Number: 932882942
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Security: 887319101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TWTC
ISIN: US8873191014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Mgmt For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Mgmt For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Mgmt For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Mgmt For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE Agenda Number: 701562414
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Security: F92124100
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120271
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447484 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 5,778,925,418.44, balance available
for distribution: EUR 8,275,800,768.51 Dividends:
EUR 4,983,591,440.79 as retained earnings:
EUR 3,292,209,327.72 as required by Law, it
is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 4,426.30 for FY
2006, EUR 3,930.90 for FY 2005, EUR 3,339.80
for FY 2004; the interim dividend of EUR 1.00
was already paid on 16 NOV 2007, the remaining
dividend of EUR 1.07 will be paid on 23 MAY
2008, and will entitle natural persons to the
50% allowance, in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date,
the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-38
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the agreements entered into or which remained
in force during the FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Thierry Desmarest
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Christophe De Margerie
O.7 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the Stock Market, subject
to the conditions; the maximum purchase price:
EUR 80.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired:
10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 7,050,558,160.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; authorize
supersedes the fraction unused; authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 11
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 5
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Paul Mgmt For For
Desmarais Jr. as a Director for a 3-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bertrand Mgmt For For
Jacquillat as a Director for a 3-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Lord Mgmt For For
Peter Levene of Portspoken as a Director for
a 3-year period
O.11 Appoint Ms. Patricia Barbizet as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Claude Mandil as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 3-year period
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 2,500,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of shares and or debt securities; to increase
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 10,000,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or
other means, provided that such capitalization
is allowed By-Law and under the By-Laws, by
issuing bonus shares or raising the par value
of existing shares, or by a combination of
these methods; [Authority expires at the end
of 26 months]; and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 875,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of ordinary shares or debt securities; the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months];
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in Resolution 13; and to charge
the share issuance costs against the related
premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to 1-10
of the new capital after each increase
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in Resolution 14; and to decide to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital on 1 or more occasions as
its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; the nominal
amount that shall not exceed EUR 1.5 and to
decide to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of the employees
for whom the capital increase is reserved;
this delegation of powers supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees or the Corporate
Officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.8% of the
share capital; [Authority expires at the end
of 38 months]; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorize supersedes the fraction unused of
the authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 17 MAY 2005 in its Resolution No.13
A. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to remove the terms of office of Mr.
Mantoine Jeancourt Galignani as a Director
B. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
Amend the Article 12 of the ByLaws
C. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to grant,
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.2% of the share capital [Authority expires
at the end of 26 month period]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution 13; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries of the shares that are
granted; and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701616027
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Security: J92676113
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3633400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.27 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.28 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.29 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.30 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
4 Approve Purchase of Own Shares Mgmt For For
5 Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated Mgmt Against Against
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Auditors
6 Amend the Compensation to be Received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors
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TRANE INC. Agenda Number: 932898185
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Security: 892893108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TT
ISIN: US8928931083
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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 DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH
AS ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING
ANY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701457877
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 443208 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437075, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1.A Information request Non-Voting No vote
1.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
PROPOSAL: Approve the request for a Special
Audit [Sonderprufung] by Ethos
2. Approve the stock dividend; the creation of Mgmt For For
authorized capital; and approval of the Articles
4b of the Articles of Association
3.1 Approve the mandatory Convertible Notes; the Mgmt For For
creation of conditional capital; and approval
of Article 4a Paragraph 3 of the Articles of
Association
3.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
PROPOSAL: Approve the ordinary capital increase,
with right offering
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt For For
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt For For
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt For For
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt For For
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt For For
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt For For
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt For For
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701506454
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 08 MAY 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
O.1 Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
to gether with Board of Directors and the auditing
Company report Board of Auditors report presentation
of consolidated balance sheet
O.2 Approve the profits allocation Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 for Mgmt For For
the Top Management of the Group Unicredit
O.4 Approve the Shareholding Plan for all Unicredit Mgmt For For
Group Employees
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt For For
O.6 Approve the determine the emoluments to the Mgmt For For
Member of the Board of Directors
O.7 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 8, 9, 18, 19 and 20 Mgmt For For
of Unicredit Group Meeting regulations
O.8 Approve the emoluments for saving the shareholders Mgmt For For
common representative
O.9 Authorize the current activites as per the Article Mgmt For For
2390 of the civil code
E.1 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on 1 or more occasions
for a maximum period of 1 year starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
corporate capital increase, with no option
right, of max EUR 61,090,250 corresponding
to up to 122,180,500 unicredit ordinary shares
with NV EUR 0.50 each, reserved to the Management
of the holding and of group banks and Companies
who hold position s of particular importance
for the purposes of achieving the groups overall
objectives consequent amendments to the Articles
of Association
E.2 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on one or more occasions
for a maximum period of 5 years starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
free corporate capital increase, of maxeur
12,439,750 corresponding to up to 24,879,500
unicredit ordinary shares with NV EUR 0.50
each, reserved to the Management of the holding
and of group banks and companies who hold positions
of particular importance for the purposes of
achieving the groups overall objectives consequent
amendments to the Articles of Association
E.3 Approve the repeal of the Section [vi] [of the Mgmt For For
Executive Committee] and of the Articles 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32 of the Corporate By Laws
and related renumbering of the following Sections
and the Articles amendment of the Articles
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29 [as renumbered after the elimination
of the Articles 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] of
the Corporate By Laws
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
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Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt For For
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt For For
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt For For
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt For For
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt For For
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt For For
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt For For
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNILEVER PLC Agenda Number: 701506694
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Security: G92087165
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B10RZP78
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the report and accounts for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Declare a dividend of 34.11p on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. P. J. Cescau as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. J. A. Lawrence as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J. A. Lawrence
7. Re-elect Professor G. Berger as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect the Rt Hon the Lord Brittan of Spennithorne Mgmt For For
QC, DL as a Director
9. Re-elect Professor W. Dik as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Mr. C. E. Golden as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect the Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as a Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-elect Mr. K. J. Storm as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. M. Treschow as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-elect Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Director Mgmt For For
18. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
19. Authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
20. Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to issue shares
S.21 Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to disapply pre-emption rights
S.22 Approve to renew the authority to the Company Mgmt For For
to purchase its own shares
S.23 Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850969
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Security: 907818108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: UNP
ISIN: US9078181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. CARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.B. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. DONOHUE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.W. DUNHAM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. HOPE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.C. KRULAK Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.W. MCCONNELL Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. MCLARTY III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.R. ROGEL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 500,000,000 Mgmt For For
TO 800,000,000 SHARES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Agenda Number: 932828405
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Security: 911312106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: UPS
ISIN: US9113121068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BURNS Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
STUART E. EIZENSTAT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
ANN M. LIVERMORE Mgmt For For
RUDY MARKHAM Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
CAROL B. TOME Mgmt For For
BEN VERWAAYEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS UPS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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UNITED STATIONERS INC. Agenda Number: 932855767
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Security: 913004107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: USTR
ISIN: US9130041075
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD W. GOCHNAUER Mgmt For For
DANIEL J. GOOD Mgmt For For
JEAN S. BLACKWELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886306
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Security: 91324P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: UNH
ISIN: US91324P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Mgmt For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
VESTING SHARES
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Agenda Number: 932806384
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Security: 913915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: UTI
ISIN: US9139151040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD A. CONRAD Mgmt For For
KIMBERLY J. MCWATERS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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VALUECLICK, INC. Agenda Number: 932841009
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Security: 92046N102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: VCLK
ISIN: US92046N1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES R. ZARLEY Mgmt For For
DAVID S. BUZBY Mgmt For For
MARTIN T. HART Mgmt For For
TOM A. VADNAIS Mgmt For For
JEFFREY F. RAYPORT Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PETERS Mgmt For For
JAMES A. CROUTHAMEL Mgmt For For
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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. Agenda Number: 932838482
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Security: 922417100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: VECO
ISIN: US9224171002
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEL A. ELFTMANN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PEELER Mgmt For For
PETER J. SIMONE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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VIVENDI Agenda Number: 701484963
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Security: F97982106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000127771
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
showing a profit of EUR 1,504,370,455.00
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, the consolidated financial
statements for the said FY, in the form presented
to the meeting
O.3 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.88 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.4 Approve the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 1,504,370,455.00 retained earnings:
EUR 2,200,000,000.00 balance available for
distribution: EUR 3,704,370,455.00 Legal reserve:
EUR 4,240,216.00 dividends: EUR 1,514,062,753.00
other reserves: EUR 0.00 retained earnings:
EUR 2,186,067,486.00 total: EUR 3,704,370,455.00
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.30 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008
O.5 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Jean-Rene FOURTOU as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.6 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Claude BEBEAR as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.7 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Gerard BREMOND as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.8 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Mehdi DAZI as a member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.9 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Henri LACHMANN as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.10 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Pierre RODOCANACHI as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.11 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Karel VAN MIERT as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Jean-Yves CHARLIER as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a 4-year period
O.13 Appoint Mr. M. Philippe DONNET as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board for a 4-year period
O.14 Approve to award a total annual fees of EUR Mgmt For For
1,500,000.00 to the Supervisory Board
O.15 Authorize the Executive Committee to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: Maximum
purchase price: EUR 40.00, Maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 3,490,000,000.00;
[Authority expires for 18-month period]; to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the Shareholders' Meeting of 19
APR 2007 in its resolution number 6
E.16 Grant authority to the Executive Committee to Mgmt For For
reduce the share capital, on 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with a stock repurchase plan, up
to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over
a 26-month period; [Authority expires for 24-month
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities, this
authorization supersedes the fraction unused
of the authorization granted by the Shareholders'
Meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its resolution number
11
E.17 Grant authority to the Executive Committee, Mgmt Against Against
in 1 or more transactions, to beneficiaries
to be chosen by it, options giving the right
either to subscribe for new shares in the Company
to be issued through a share capital increase,
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 2.5% of the capital
share; [Authority expires for 38-month period];
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
resolution number 7 of the 19 APR 2007 Shareholders'
Meeting; this authorization supersedes the
fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the General Meeting held in 28 APR 2005
in its resolution number 12
E.18 Grant authority to the Executive Committee, Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.5% of the share capital; [Authority
expires for 38-month period]; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 7 of the
19 APR 2007 Shareholders' Meeting; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the General Meeting held in 28 APR
2005 in its resolution number 13
E.19 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of Employees
and Corporate Officers of the company who are
members of a Company savings plan; [Authority
expires for 26-month period] and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 2.5% of the capital
share; this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
7 of the General Meeting held in 19 APR 2007;
the Shareholders' Meeting decides to cancel
the Shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of members of a Corporate
Savings Plan; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorization supersedes the fraction unused
of the authorization granted by the Shareholders'
Meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its resolution number
10
E.20 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of Employees
and Corporate Officers of the Foreigner subsidiary
Company who are members of a Company Savings
Plan; [Authority expires for 18-month period]
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2.5% of the capital share; this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
resolution number 19 of the general meeting
held in 19 APR 2007; the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the Shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of any person
corresponding to the specification given by
the Shareholders' Meeting; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its
resolution number 19
E.21 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By Law
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST Agenda Number: 932850313
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Security: 929042109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: VNO
ISIN: US9290421091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. DEERING Mgmt For For
MICHAEL LYNNE Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. SMITH Mgmt For For
RONALD G. TARGAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING Shr For Against
FOR TRUSTEES.
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W-H ENERGY SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 932862281
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Security: 92925E108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WHQ
ISIN: US92925E1082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH T. WHITE, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. WHILDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES D. LIGHTNER Mgmt For For
MILTON L. SCOTT Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER MILLS Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BROCK Mgmt For For
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932822643
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Security: 929903102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: WB
ISIN: US9299031024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shr For Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932822667
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Security: 930059100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: WDR
ISIN: US9300591008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALAN W. KOSLOFF Mgmt For For
JERRY W. WALTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. 2003 EXECUTIVE
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
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Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST Agenda Number: 932857747
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Security: 939653101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WRE
ISIN: US9396531017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. EDWARD S. CIVERA Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932847114
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Security: 941053100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WCN
ISIN: US9410531001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT H. DAVIS Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE SECOND Mgmt For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED SENIOR MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS WCI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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WELLPOINT, INC. Agenda Number: 932847304
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Security: 94973V107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: WLP
ISIN: US94973V1070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANGELA F. BRALY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H.T. BUSH Mgmt For For
WARREN Y. JOBE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM G. MAYS Mgmt For For
SENATOR D.W. RIEGLE, JR Mgmt For For
WILLIAM J. RYAN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823897
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Security: 949746101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: WFC
ISIN: US9497461015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Shr Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE.
07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" Shr For Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Shr Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Shr Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932849865
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WR
ISIN: US95709T1007
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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
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MOORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORP, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701405929
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Security: Q97417101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000WBC1
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditors' report of Westpac
for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.a Re-elect Mr. Edward [Tad] Alfred Evans as a Mgmt For For
Director of Westpac Banking Corporation, who
retires in accordance with Articles 9.2 and
9.3 of the Constitution
2.b Re-elect Mr. Gordon McKellar Cairns as a Director Mgmt For For
of Westpac Banking Corporation, who retires
in accordance with Articles 9.2 and 9.3 of
the Constitution
3. Approve, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule Mgmt For For
10.14, to grant the restricted shares under
the Chief Executive Officer Restricted Share
Plan and grant of performance share rights
and performance options under the Chief Executive
Officer Performance Plan to the future Managing
Director and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Gail Kelly, as specified
S.4 Amend the Westpac Constitution as specified Mgmt For For
5. Adopt the annual remuneration report for the Mgmt For For
YE 30 SEP 2007
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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826071
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Security: 962166104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: WY
ISIN: US9621661043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN I. KIECKHEFER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN POSITION Shr Against For
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF AUDITORS
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XEROX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932860693
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Security: 984121103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: XRX
ISIN: US9841211033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GLENN A. BRITT Mgmt For For
URSULA M. BURNS Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Mgmt For For
VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Mgmt For For
ANN N. REESE Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REQUIRING MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORTING OF Shr Against For
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
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XSTRATA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701524870
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Security: G9826T102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031411001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the annual report and financial Mgmt For For
statements of the Company and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon for
the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of USD 0.34 cents per Mgmt For For
ordinary share in respect of the YE 31 DEC
2007
3. Receive and approve the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report as specified for the YE 31 DEC 2007
4. Re-elect Mr. Willy Strothotte, as a Non-Executive Mgmt Abstain Against
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Paul Hazen, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
6. Re-elect Mr. Lan Strachan as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
7. Re-elect Mr. Claude Lamoureux, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
8. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company to hold office until the conclusion
of the next general meeting at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Directors to determine the remuneration of
the Auditors
9. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, and pursuant by Article
14 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities [Section 80] up
to an amount of USD 161,944,486.00 [equivalent
to 323,888,972 ordinary shares of USD 0.50
each in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company after the passing of this Resolution]
S.10 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, pursuant by Article
15 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)]
of the Companies Act 1985, and the amount is
USD 24,291,673.00 [equivalent to 48,583,346
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital
of the Company]; [Authority expires at the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company after
the passing of this Resolution]
S.11 Amend the new form of Article of Association Mgmt For For
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'A' [the 'New
Article'] de adopted as the Article of Association
of the Company with the effect from the conclusion
of the meeting in substitution for, and to
exclusion of, the existing Article of Association
S.12 Amend, subject to the passing Resolution 11, Mgmt For For
that the proposed new form of Article of Association
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'B' be adopted
as the Article of Association of the Company
with effect from the entry into force of Section
175 of Companies Act 2006 at 00:01am on 01
OCT 2008, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the New Articles
13. Approve the amendments to the rules of the Xstrata Mgmt For For
Plc added Value Incentive Plan, which are summarized
as specified in the notice of AGM, and are
shown in the copy of the rules produced to
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman for
the purpose of identification
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932865085
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Security: 988498101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: YUM
ISIN: US9884981013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Mgmt For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Mgmt For For
BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Mgmt For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Mgmt For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Mgmt For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shr Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39
OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shr Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
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Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437454 INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt For For
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt For For
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt For For
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt For For
TDX Independence In-Target Exchange-Traded Fund
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3COM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809366
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Security: 885535104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 21-Mar-2008
Ticker: COMS
ISIN: US8855351040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 ADOPTION OF MERGER AGREEMENT. TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 28,
2007, BY AND AMONG 3COM CORPORATION, DIAMOND
II HOLDINGS, INC., AND DIAMOND II ACQUISITION
CORP., AN INDIRECT WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF DIAMOND II HOLDINGS, INC.
02 ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING. Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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ABB LTD, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701537194
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Security: H0010V101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012221716
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 444950, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report and consolidated financial Mgmt Abstain Against
statements; the Group Auditor's report; annual
financial statements; the Auditor's report
for the fiscal 2007
2. Approve the annual report, the consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements and the annual financial
statements for 2007
3. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the persons entrusted with Management
4. Approve to release CHF 2,086,682,937 of the Mgmt For For
legal reserves and allocate those released
to other reserves and to carry forward the
available earnings in the amount of CHF 1,77,263,198
5. Approve to create additional contingent share Mgmt For For
capital in an amount not to exceed CHF 500,000,000
enabling the issuance of up to 200,000,000
ABB Ltd shares with a nominal value of CHF
2.50 each by amending the first 3 Paragraphs
of Article 4bis of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
6. Approve to reduce the share capital of CHF 5,790,037,755.00Mgmt For For
by CHF 1,111,687,248.96 to CHF 4,678,350,506.04
by way of reducing the nominal value of the
registered Shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02 and to use the nominal value reduction
amount for repayment to the shareholders; to
confirm as a result of the the Auditors, that
the claims of the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the capital reduction; to amend
the Article 4 Paragraph 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation according to the specified wording
as per the date of the entry of the capital
reduction in the commercial register as specified;
to amend the Article 4bis Paras 1 and 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation, correspondingly
reflecting the reduced nominal value of the
registered shares from CHF 2.50 by CHF 0.48
to CHF 2.02, as per the date of the entry of
the capital reduction in the commercial register
7. Amend the Article 13 Paragraph 1 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [as specified]
8. Amend the Article 8 Paragraph 1, 19i], 20, 22 Mgmt For For
Paragraph.1, and 28 of the Articles of Incorporation
[as specified]
9.1 Elect Mr. Hubertus Von Grunberg, German to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.2 Elect Mr. Roger Agnelli, Brazilian, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.3 Elect Mr. Louis R. Hughes, American, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.4 Elect Mr. Hans Ulrich Marki Swiss, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.5 Elect Mr. Michel De Rosen, French, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.6 Elect Mr. Michael Treschow, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
9.7 Elect Mr. Bernd W. Voss, German, to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for a further period of 1 year,
until the AGM 2009
9.8 Elect Mr. Jacob Wallenberg, Swedish, to the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for a further period of
1 year, until the AGM 2009
10. Elect Ernst & Young AG as the Auditors for fiscal Mgmt For For
2008
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932813048
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Security: 000957100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker: ABM
ISIN: US0009571003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY G. FERNANDES Mgmt For For
MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ABN AMRO HOLDING NV Agenda Number: 701506125
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Security: N0030P459
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000301109
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting No vote
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING
PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION
DATE SET ON 31MAR 20008. SHARES CAN BE TRADED
THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the General meeting of shareholders Non-Voting No vote
and announcements
2. Adopt the minutes of the general meeting of Non-Voting No vote
shareholders held on 26 APR 2007 and of the
EGM of shareholders held on 20 SEP 2007 and
01 NOV 2007
3. Receive the report of the Managing Board for Non-Voting No vote
the year 2007
4.A Adopt the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
4.B Adopt the 2007 dividend an Interim Dividend Mgmt For For
of EUR 0.58 has already been declared and distributed
in 2007, no further dividend will be distributed
5.A Grant discharge of the Members of the Managing Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their Management during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting, and also regard: Mr. H. Scott-Barrett,
Mr. R. Groenink, Mr. P. Overmars, Mr. J. Kuiper,
Mr. H. Boumeester and Mr. R. Teerlink
5.B Grant discharge of the Members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board in respect of their supervision during
the past FY, as described by the 2007 annual
report and the information provided during
this meeting and also regard Mr. Lord Sharman
of Redlynch, Mr. D. Baron de Rothschild, Mr.
M. Pratini de Moraes, Mr. G. Randa and Mr.
P. Scaroni
6.A Approve to withdraw its instruction to Ernst Mgmt For For
& Young as the External Accountant of ABN AMRO
Holding N.V in connection with the proposed
appointment of Deloitte Accountants B.V. as
the External Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding
N.V. for the FY 2008
6.B Appoint Deloitte Accountants B.V. as the External Mgmt For For
Accountant of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. for the
FY 2008
7.A Appoint the Mr. M.G.J.De Jong of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Managing Board for a period of 4 years
from 11 APR 2008 as specified
7.B Appoint the Mr. B.B.Kopp of new Member of the Mgmt For For
Managing Board for a period of 4 years from
11 APR 2008 as specified
8.A Re-appoint Mr. A.A. Olijslager of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
8.B Re-appoint Mrs. T.A.Maas-De Brouwer of new Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4
years from 11 APR 2008 as specified
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ACCENTURE LTD Agenda Number: 932803390
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Security: G1150G111
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: BMG1150G1116
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE
1B RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEE TO THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SIR MARK MOODY-STUART
02 AMENDMENT OF THE BYE-LAWS OF ACCENTURE LTD, Mgmt For For
WHICH WOULD ENABLE ACCENTURE TO DELIVER FUTURE
COPIES OF OUR PROXY MATERIALS TO SHAREHOLDERS
ELECTRONICALLY BY POSTING THESE MATERIALS ON
AN INTERNET WEBSITE AND NOTIFYING OUR SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE POSTING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP'S REMUNERATION.
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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932809190
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Security: 00766T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: ACM
ISIN: US00766T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANCIS S.Y. BONG Mgmt For For
H. FREDERICK CHRISTIE Mgmt For For
S. MALCOLM GILLIS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
FIRM OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AECOM'S AUDITORS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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AEROPOSTALE, INC. Agenda Number: 932902213
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Security: 007865108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ARO
ISIN: US0078651082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JULIAN R. GEIGER Mgmt For For
BODIL ARLANDER Mgmt For For
RONALD BEEGLE Mgmt For For
JOHN HAUGH Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. CHAVEZ Mgmt For For
MINDY C. MEADS Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
DAVID B. VERMYLEN Mgmt For For
KARIN HIRTLER-GARVEY Mgmt For For
EVELYN DILSAVER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION, BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC Agenda Number: 932881572
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Security: 01167P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker: ALSK
ISIN: US01167P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LIANE PELLETIER Mgmt For For
BRIAN ROGERS Mgmt For For
JOHN M. EGAN Mgmt For For
PATRICK PICHETTE Mgmt For For
GARY R. DONAHEE Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. HAYES, JR. Mgmt For For
ANNETTE JACOBS Mgmt For For
DAVID SOUTHWELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ALCOA INC. Agenda Number: 932838103
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Security: 013817101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: AA
ISIN: US0138171014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Mgmt For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Mgmt For For
JAMES W. OWENS Mgmt For For
RATAN N. TATA Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA'S Shr Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932861481
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEONARD BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID W. KEISER Mgmt For For
MAX LINK Mgmt For For
JOSEPH A. MADRI Mgmt For For
LARRY L. MATHIS Mgmt For For
R. DOUGLAS NORBY Mgmt For For
ALVIN S. PARVEN Mgmt For For
RUEDI E. WAEGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO 2004 INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE
BY 2.4 MILLION SHARES (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT
IN THE EVENT OF STOCK SPLITS AND OTHER SIMILAR
EVENTS).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932876026
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Security: 01748X102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: ALGT
ISIN: US01748X1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY ELLMER Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY P. FLYNN Mgmt For For
MAURICE J GALLAGHER, JR Mgmt For For
A. MAURICE MASON Mgmt For For
JOHN REDMOND Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932823429
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.R. BROOKS Mgmt For For
RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
DONALD M. CARLTON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. DESBARRES Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. SANDOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823924
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Security: 025816109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: AXP
ISIN: US0258161092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.F. AKERSON Mgmt For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
U.M. BURNS Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
P. CHERNIN Mgmt For For
J. LESCHLY Mgmt For For
R.C. LEVIN Mgmt For For
R.A. MCGINN Mgmt For For
E.D. MILLER Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
R.D. WALTER Mgmt For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION
OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932859878
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Security: 026874107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: AIG
ISIN: US0268741073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shr Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shr Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932847710
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Security: 031652100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AMKR
ISIN: US0316521006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. KIM Mgmt For For
ROGER A. CAROLIN Mgmt For For
WINSTON J. CHURCHILL Mgmt For For
JOHN T. KIM Mgmt For For
CONSTANTINE PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. OSBORNE Mgmt For For
JAMES W. ZUG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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ANDREW CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932789639
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Security: 034425108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 10-Dec-2007
Ticker: ANDW
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 JUNE 26, 2007, BY AND AMONG COMMSCOPE,
INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, DJROSS, INC.,
A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND AN INDIRECT WHOLLY
OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF COMMSCOPE, AND THE COMPANY,
AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL Mgmt For For
PROXIES FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN
OF MERGER, IF NECESSARY.
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 54 86/91 US
cents in the each capital of the Company authoirsed
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
pirce which may be paid for an ordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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APTARGROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932833468
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Security: 038336103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: ATR
ISIN: US0383361039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KING W. HARRIS Mgmt For For
PETER H. PFEIFFER Mgmt For For
DR. JOANNE C. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BONUS PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt Against Against
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701376596
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Security: L0302D103
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0307198241
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the merger by absorption of ArcelorMittal Mgmt For For
2. Grant discharge to the Board and the Auditors Mgmt For For
to fix place for keeping of books and records
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING LEVEL CUT-OFF DATE. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt For For
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt For For
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt For For
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the clsoe of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt For For
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt Against Against
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt For For
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt Against Against
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt For For
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt For For
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt Against Against
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt Against Against
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt For For
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED Agenda Number: 932846833
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Security: G05384105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: AHL
ISIN: BMG053841059
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
MR. DAVID KELSO Mgmt For For
MR. JOHN CAVOORES Mgmt For For
MR. LIAQUAT AHAMED Mgmt For For
MATTHEW BOTEIN Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
GLYN JONES Mgmt For For
CHRIS O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD BUCKNALL Mgmt For For
IAN CORMACK Mgmt For For
MAREK GUMIENNY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
MS. HEIDI HUTTER Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
RICHARD HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
STEPHEN ROSE Mgmt For For
JOHN HENDERSON Mgmt For For
CHRIS WOODMAN Mgmt For For
MS. TATIANA KERNO Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER O'KANE Mgmt For For
JULIAN CUSACK Mgmt For For
JAMES FEW Mgmt For For
OLIVER PETERKEN Mgmt For For
DAVID SKINNER Mgmt For For
MS. KAREN GREEN Mgmt For For
MS. KATE VACHER Mgmt For For
MS. HEATHER KITSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD HOUGHTON AS CLASS II Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX I OF THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S 2008 SHARESAVE PLAN AS Mgmt For For
DETAILED IN APPENDIX II OF THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
TO SET THE REMUNERATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
06 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY/.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
08 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED;S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON, ENGLAND, Mgmt For For
TO ACT AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
LIMITED
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
11 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM Mgmt For For
OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED
13 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE Mgmt For For
UK SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES.
14 TO AMEND ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED'S Mgmt For For
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
15 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED.
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF AIUK TRUSTEES Mgmt For For
LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES
17 TO AMEND AIUK LIMITED'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
19 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT Mgmt For For
PLC AS THE AUDITOR
20 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
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ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA, TRIESTE Agenda Number: 701527814
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Security: T05040109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000062072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE ONLY THE
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND IF NECESSARY A THIRD
CALL ON 26 APR 2008 AT 09:00 A.M TO HANDLE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS AND TO HANDLE THE
ORDINARY BUSINESS (SECOND CALL) THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARE BLOCKING WILL TAKE PLACE Non-Voting No vote
TWO DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE SHARES
DEPOSITED MUST NOT BE WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE
MEETING HAS TAKEN PLACE.
O.1 Receive the balance sheet report as of 31 DEC Mgmt For For
2007, profit allocation; resolutions related
thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN SET UP Non-Voting No vote
WITH SPIN CONTROL AND YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR
ONE OUT OF THE FOUR AUDITOR SLATES REPRESENTED
IN RESOULTIONS O.2.A, O.2.B, O.2.C, O.2.D
O.2.A Slate proposed by Board of Directors: Permanent Mgmt No vote
Auditors: Gaetano TERRIN, Giuseppe ALESSIO
VERNI, Gianfranco BARBATO. Alternate Auditors:
Maurizio DATTILO, Paolo BRUNO. PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL.
O.2.B Slate proposed by Algebris Global Financials Shr For Against
Master Fund: Permanent Auditor: 1. Filippo
ANNUNZIATA. Alternate Auditor: 1. Andrea Carlo
TAVECCHIO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
0.2.C Slate proposed by Edizione Holding S.p.A.: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Giuseppe PIROLA; Alternate Auditor:
1. Yuri ZUGOLARO; PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL.
o.2.d Slate proposed by Assogetioni's members: Permanent Shr No vote
Auditor: 1. Eugenio COLUCCI; Alternate Auditor:
1. Michele PAOLILLO. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.
O.3 Approve the Management Incentive Plan as per Mgmt For For
Article 114-BIS of the Legislative Decree 58/1998
and subsequent authorization to purchase and
dispose of own shares; resolutions related
thereto
E.1 Approve to cancel Article 8.2 of the By Law; Mgmt For For
resolution to be resolved with the quorum foreseen
for the extraordinary shareholders' meetings;
resolutions related thereto
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SAID THAT GIUSEPPE PIROLA Non-Voting No vote
AND YURI ZUGOLARO HAVE WITHDRAWN THEIR CANDIDACIES
FOR THE POST OF COMPANY STATUTORY ADVISOR.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE EDIZIONE HOLDING LIST WILL
NOT BE PUT TO VOTE AT THE ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC Agenda Number: 701478718
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Security: G0593M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009895292
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Mgmt For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Mgmt For For
of USD 0.52 [25.3 pence, 3.49 SEK] per ordinary
share and confirm the final dividend for 2007,
the second interim dividend of USD 1.35 [67.7
pence, 8.61 SEK] per ordinary share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditor
5.1 Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.2 Elect Mr. Hakan Mogren KBE as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.3 Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.4 Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.5 Elect Mr. John Patterson CBE FRCP as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.6 Elect Mr. BO Angelin as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.7 Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.8 Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.9 Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.10 Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.11 Elect Mr. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
5.12 Elect Mr. John Varley as a Director in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 65 of the Company's Articles of
Association, who will retire at the AGM in
2009
5.13 Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2009
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
7. Authorize the Company and any Company which Mgmt For For
is or becomes a subsidiary of the Company during
the period to which this resolution relates
to: i)make donations to Political Parties;
ii) make donations to Political Organizations
other than political parties; and iii) incur
political expenditure during the period commencing
on the date of this resolution and ending on
the date the of the Company's AGM, provided
that in each case any such donation and expenditure
made by the Company or by any such subsidiary
shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and
together with those made by any subsidiary
and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate
USD 250,000, as specified
S.8 Amend the Company's Articles of Association Mgmt For For
by replacing GBP 1,100,000 in line 3 of the
Article 81 with GBP 1,750,000 as specified
9. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot new shares conferred on the Directors
by Article 7.1 of the Company's Articles of
Association, for the period commencing on the
date of the AGM and ending the date of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 [if earlier, on
30 JUN 2009 and such period [Section 80] amount
shell be USD 121,417,688
S.10 Approve to renew the power conferred on the Mgmt For For
Directors by Article 7.2 of the Company's Articles
of Association with the Section 80 amount being
USD 18,212,653; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]
S.11 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act
1985] of a maximum number of shares which may
be purchased is 145,701,226 [10% of the Company's
share capital in issue as at 31 JAN 2008] of
USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company,
at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and up to 105%
of the average of middle market values of the
Company's ordinary shares as derived from the
London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
S.12 Amend the Articles 87.1, 87.2, 87.3, 87.4, 87.5, Mgmt For For
87.6 and 87.7 of the Articles of Association
of the Company with effect from [and including]
the date on which Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 is brought into force, as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN LONDON Non-Voting No vote
AND SEB SWEDEN DOES NOT ARRANGE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.
NO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION IN THE COMPANY'S
SHARE BOOK IS NECESSARY FOR THIS MEETING. NO
SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY SEB. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888881
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Security: 05334D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: AUXL
ISIN: US05334D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROLF A. CLASSON Mgmt For For
AL ALTOMARI Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ANIDO Mgmt For For
EDWIN A. BESCHERER, JR. Mgmt For For
P.O. CHAMBON, M.D., PHD Mgmt For For
OLIVER S. FETZER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
RENATO FUCHS, PH.D. Mgmt For For
DENNIS LANGER, M.D. J.D Mgmt For For
DENNIS J. PURCELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AVIVA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701505781
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Security: G0683Q109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002162385
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Elect Mr. Nikhesh Arora Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Scott Wheway Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Philip Scott Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Moss Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Colin Sharman Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditor's Mgmt For For
remuneration
10. Approve the renewal of the authority to allot Mgmt For For
unissued shares
11. Approve the renewal of the to make non pre-emptive Mgmt For For
share allotments
12. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
S.13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
14. Amend the Aviva Annual Bonus Plan 2005 Mgmt For For
15. Authorize the Company and any Subsidiary Company Mgmt For For
in the Group to make political donations
S.16 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
ordinary shares up to a specified amount
S.17 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/4% preference shares up to a specified
amount
S.18 Grant authority for the purchase of the Company's Mgmt For For
8 3/8% preference shares up to a specified
amount
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AXA SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701477247
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Security: F06106102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120628
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
report s
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Mgmt For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Mgmt For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report regarding Mgmt For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Elect Mr. Francois Martineau as the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board Member
O.6 Elect the Mr. Francis Allemand as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.7 Elect the Mr. Gilles Bernard as the representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.8 Elect the Mr. Alain Chourlin as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.9 Elect the Mr. Wendy Cooper as the Representative Mgmt For For
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.10 Elect the Mr. Rodney Koch as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.11 Elect the Mr. Hans Nasshoven as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.12 Elect the Mr. Frederic Souhard as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.13 Elect the Mr. Jason Steinberg as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.14 Elect the Mr. Andrew Whalen as the Representative Mgmt Against Against
of employee shareholders to the Board
O.15 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Mgmt Against Against
issued share capital
E.16 Grant authority up to 1% of issued capital for Mgmt Against Against
use in Restricted Stock Plan
E.17 Approve the Stock Option Plans grants Mgmt Against Against
E.18 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mgmt For For
E.19 Approve the issuance of shares up to EUR 100 Mgmt For For
million for a private placement
E.20 Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation Mgmt For For
of repurchased shares
E.21 Grant authority the filing of required documents/other Mgmt For For
formalities
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701473681
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Security: E11805103
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113211835
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 444343 DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND
CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS FOR RESOLUTION 4.3.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts and Management report Mgmt For For
of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Sociedad
Anonima, and its consolidated group, application
of profits, distribution of a dividend, the
Company Management, all of the foregoing with
reference to the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Amend the Article 34, about number and appointment Mgmt For For
of the Articles of Associations in order to
reduce the maximum and minimum number of Directors
3. Amend the Article 36, about term of appointment Mgmt For For
and reappointment of the Directors, of the
Articles of Association, in order to change
the years of appointment to 3, instead of 5
4.1 Re-appoint Mr. D. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri Mgmt For For
Tellaeche
4.2 Re-appoint Mr. D. Roman Knorr Borras Mgmt For For
4.3 Approve the provisions of Article 34, second Non-Voting No vote
paragraph, of the Articles of Association,
set the number of Directors at the number of
Members existing at that time and according
to the resolutions adopted about this point
of the agenda as specified
5. Approve the increase by EUR 50,000,000,000 the Mgmt For For
maximum nominal amount authorized to the Board
by the general meeting held on 18 MAR 2006
in point 3 of the agenda; to issue fixed income
securities of any class and nature, even exchangeable,
not convertible into shares, the amount which
increased by agreement adopted in the general
meeting held on 16 MAR 2007
6. Authorize the Board for a maximum period of Mgmt For For
5 years to issue, up to maximum amount of EUR
9,000,000,000 securities convertible and or
exchangeable for Company shares, with exclusion,
if necessary, of the preferential subscription
rights, in conformity with Section 159.2 of
the Spanish Limited Companies Act, Ley De Sociedades
Anonimas, and to set the base and type of the
conversion and increase the Corporate capital
by the necessary amount, subsequently amending
the Article 5 of the Articles of Association
7. Authorize the Company to carry out the derivative Mgmt For For
acquisition of own shares, either directly
or via group companies; in conformity with
the provisions of Section 75 of the Spanish
Limited Companies Consolidation Act, Texto
Refundido De La Ley De Sociedades Anonimas,
establishing the limits and requirements for
these acquisitions, with the express power
to decrease the share capital for the amortization
of own shares; authorize the Board of Directors
for execution of the resolutions adopted by
the Board in this regard, rendering void the
authority granted by the general meeting of
shareholders held on 16 MAR 2007
8. Appoint the Auditors for the FY 2008 Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Board including the authority Mgmt For For
to depute the powers received to execute, rectify,
construe and implement the resolutions adopted
by the general meeting
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701582846
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 476993 DUE TO RECEIPT OF DIRECTORS NAMES.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING AND CHANGE
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Examination and approval, if deemed appropriate. Mgmt For For
of the annual accounts [balance sheet, profit
and loss statement, statements of changes in
net assets and cash flows, and notes] and of
the corporate management of Banco Santander,
S.A and its consolidated Group, all with respect
to the Fiscal Year ended 31 DEC 2007.
2. Application of results from Fiscal Year 2007. Mgmt For For
3.A Ratification of the appointment of Mr. Juan Mgmt For For
Rodriguez Inciarte.
3.B Re-election of Mr. Luis Alberto Salazar-Simpson Mgmt For For
Bos.
3.C Re-election of Mr. Luis Angel Rojo Duque. Mgmt For For
3.D Re-election of Mr. Emilio Botin-Sanz de Sautuola Mgmt For For
y Garcia de los Rios.
4. Re-election of the Auditor of Accounts for Fiscal Mgmt For For
Year 2008.
5. Authorization for the Bank and its Subsidiaries Mgmt For For
to acquire their own stock pursuant to the
provisions of Section 75 and the first additional
provision of the Business Corporations Law
[Ley de Sociedades Anonimas], depriving of
effect the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the General Shareholders' Meeting held on
23 JUN 2007 to the extent of the unused amount.
6. Approval, if appropriate, of new Bylaws and Mgmt For For
abrogation of current Bylaws.
7. Amendment, if appropriate, of Article 8 of the Mgmt For For
Rules and Regulations for the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
8. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to carry out the resolution to be adopted
by the shareholders at the Meeting to increase
the share capital, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 153.1a) of the Business Corporations
Law, depriving of effect the authorization
granted by the shareholders at such General
Meeting on 23 JUN 2007.
9. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities that
are convertible into and/or exchangeable for
shares of the Company, setting standards for
determining the conditions for and modalities
of the conversion and or exchange and allocation
to the Board of Directors of the powers to
increase capital in the required amount, as
well as to exclude the preemptive subscription
rights of the shareholders and holders of convertible
debentures, depriving of effect the authorization
conferred by resolution Ten approved at the
Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of 21
JUN 2003.
10. Delegation to the Board of Directors of the Mgmt For For
power to issue fixed-income securities not
convertible into shares.
11.A With respect to the long-term Incentive Policy Mgmt For For
approved by the Board of Directors, approval
of new cycles and a plan for the delivery of
Santander shares for implementation by the
Bank and companies of the Santander Group,
linked to certain requirements of permanence
or changes in total shareholder return and
earnings per share of the Bank.
11.B Approval of an incentive plan for employees Mgmt For For
of Abbey National Plc and other companies of
the Group in the United Kingdom by means of
options to shares of the Bank linked to the
contribution of periodic monetary amounts and
to certain requirements of permanence.
12. Authorization to the Board of Directors to interpret, Mgmt For For
remedy, supplement, carry out and further develop
the resolutions adopted by the shareholder
at the Meeting, as well as to delegate the
powers received from the shareholders at the
Meeting, and the grant of powers to convert
such resolutions into notarial instruments.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701506682
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' and the Auditors' reports Mgmt For For
and the audited accounts for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. David Booth as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir Michael Rake as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Patience Wheat Croft as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Fulvio Conti as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Gary Hoffman as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
8. Re-elect Sir John Sunderland as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Re-elect Sir Nigel Rudd as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
and in our political expenditure
13. Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities
S.14 Approve to renew the authority given to the Mgmt For For
Directors to allot securities for cash other
than on a pro-rate basis to shareholders and
to sell treasury shares
S.15 Approve to renew the Company's authority to Mgmt For For
purchase its own shares
S.16 Authorize the off-market purchase of staff shares Mgmt For For
S.17 Authorize the creation of preference shares Mgmt For For
S.18 Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Mgmt For For
Company
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701508030
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to sanction and the passing and implementation Mgmt For For
of Resolution 17 as specified and to sanction
and to each and every variation, modification
or abrogation of the rights or privileges attaching
to the ordinary shares, in each case which
is or may be effected by or involved in the
passing or implementation of the said resolution
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BASF SE, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN Agenda Number: 701493037
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Security: D06216101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005151005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 03 APR 08 , WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the Financial Statements of Non-Voting No vote
BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007; presentation of Management's Analysis
of BASF SE and the BASF Group for the financial
year 2007 including the explanatory reports
on the data according to Section 289 (4) and
Section 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code;
presentation of the Report of the Supervisory
Board
2. Adoption of a resolution on the appropriation Mgmt For For
of profit
3. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Supervisory
Board
4. Adoption of a resolution giving formal approval Mgmt For For
to the actions of the members of the Board
of Executive Directors
5. Election of an auditor for the financial year Mgmt For For
2008
6. Authorization to buy back shares and to put Mgmt For For
them to further use including the authorization
to redeem bought-back shares and reduce capital
7. Approval of control and profit and loss transfer Non-Voting No vote
agreements
7.A Agreement with BASF Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mgmt For For
mbH
7.B Agreement with BASF Bank GmbH Mgmt For For
8. Adoption of a resolution on the new division Mgmt For For
of the share capital (share split) and the
amendment of the Articles of Association
9. Adoption of a resolution on the amendment of Non-Voting No vote
Articles
9.A Amendment of Article 14, para. 2 Mgmt For For
9.B Amendment of Article 17, para. 1 Mgmt For For
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN Agenda Number: 701538300
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Security: D07112119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005752000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 04 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Mgmt For For
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report, and resolution
on the appropriation of the distributable profit
of EUR 1,031,861,592 as follows: payment of
a dividend of EUR 1.35 per entitled share ex-dividend
and payable date: 26 APR 2008
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
4. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, at a price
not differing more than 10% from the market
price of the shares, on or before 24 OCT 2009;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if t he shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions or within the scope of the Company's
Stock Option Plans, and to retire the shares
5.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013, the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the is-sue of bonds to holders of option
or conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing right s or participating
bonds with debenture like features
5.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization I), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 I)
6.A Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to issue bearer bonds
or rights of up to EUR 6,000,000,000 on or
before 24 APR 2013. the bonds shall confer
convertible and/or option rights for shares
of the Company shareholders shall be granted
subscription rights except for residual amounts,
for the issue of bonds to holders of option
and conversion rights, for the issue of bonds
conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the
share capital at a price not materially below
their theoretical market value, and for the
issue profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds with debenture like features
6.B Resolution on the issue of convertible and/or Mgmt For For
war-rant bonds, profit-sharing rights or participating
bonds (authorization II), the creation of contingent
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Articles of Association; the Company's
share capital shall be increased accordingly
by up to EUR 195,584 through the issue of up
to 76,400,000 new no-par shares, insofar as
convertible and/or option rights are exercised
(contingent capital 2008 II)
7. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreements with the Company's wholly-owned
Subsidiaries Fuenfte Bayer VV GmbH, Sechste
Bayer VV GmbH and Erste Bayer VV AG as the
transfer-ring Companies, effective for a period
of at least 5 years
8. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447959. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932801752
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Security: 075887109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker: BDX
ISIN: US0758871091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
MARSHALL O. LARSEN Mgmt For For
GARY A. MECKLENBURG Mgmt For For
CATHY E. MINEHAN Mgmt For For
ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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BELDEN INC. Agenda Number: 932868726
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Security: 077454106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: BDC
ISIN: US0774541066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID ALDRICH Mgmt For For
LORNE D. BAIN Mgmt For For
LANCE C. BALK Mgmt For For
JUDY BROWN Mgmt For For
BRYAN C. CRESSEY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F.O. HARRIS Mgmt For For
GLENN KALNASY Mgmt For For
MARY S. MCLEOD Mgmt For For
JOHN M. MONTER Mgmt For For
BERNARD G. RETHORE Mgmt For For
JOHN S. STROUP Mgmt For For
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BG GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701527066
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Security: G1245Z108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008762899
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve the final dividend of 5.76 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share
4. Elect Dr. John Hood as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Baroness Hogg as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir John Coles as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
9. Authorize the Company to make EU political donations Mgmt For For
to political parties or independent election
candidates up to GBP 15,000 to political organizations
other than political parties up to GBP 15,000
and incur EU political expenditure up to GBP
20,000
10. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 117,078,772
11. Approve the BG Group plc Long Term Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan 2008
12. Approve the BG Group plc Sharesave Plan 2008 Mgmt For For
13. Approve the BG Group plc Share Incentive Plan Mgmt For For
2008
14. Grant authority for issue of equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 16,720,201
15. Grant authority for the market purchase of 334,404,035 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares
16. Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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BHP BILLITON LTD Agenda Number: 701375063
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Security: Q1498M100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000BHP4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as specified
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A. S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
10. Re-elect The Hon E. Gail de Planque as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A. L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
relevant securities conferred on the Directors
by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's Articles
of Association be renewed for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008,
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve that the authority and power to allot Mgmt For For
equity securities for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of the AGM of BHP
Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited
in 2008, and for such period the Section 89
amount [under the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985] shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc ["shares"] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares to be purchased
be 232,802,528, representing 10% of BHP Billiton
Plc's issued share capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority, which would or might be
completed wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of Performance Shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director Mr. M.
J. Kloppers, in the specified manner
20. Approve the grant of Deferred Shares and Options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. C. W. Goodyear, in the
specified manner
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BHP BILLITON PLC Agenda Number: 701375760
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Security: G10877101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with the
Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2007, together with
the Directors' report and the Auditor's report
as set out in the annual report
3. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc
4. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Plc
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Mgmt For For
Billiton Limited
7. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Mr. Carlos A.S. Cordeiro as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
9. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by
rotation
10. Re-elect Honourable E. Gail De Planque as a Mgmt For For
Director of BHP Billiton Limited who retires
by rotation
11. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Plc who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Dr. David A.L. Jenkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of BHP Billiton Limited who retires by rotation
13. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Mgmt For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
14. Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2008
and for such period the Section 80 amount [under
the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985] shall
be USD 278,081,499
S.15 Approve to renew the authority and power to Mgmt For For
allot equity securities for cash conferred
on the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008 and for such period the Section 89 amount
[under the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985]
shall be USD 58,200,632
S.16 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Mgmt For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares hereby authorized
to be purchased be 232,802,528, being 10% of
BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital; b) the minimum
price that may be paid for each share is USD
0.50, being the nominal value of such a share;
c) the maximum price that may be paid for any
share is not more than 5% above the average
of the middle market quotations for a share
taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the date of purchase of the shares;
[Authority expires on the earlier of 25 APR
2009 and the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2008]; BHP Billiton Plc may enter into a contract
for the purchase of shares before the expiry
of this authority which would or might be completed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S17.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 DEC 2007
S17.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 FEB 2008
S17.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 APR 2008
S17.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 MAY 2008
S17.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 JUN 2008
S17.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 31 JUL 2008
S17.7 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 15 SEP 2008
S17.8 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by the cancellation of all the issued paid
up shares of USD 0.50 nominal value each held
by BHP Billiton Limited on 30 NOV 2008
18. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
19. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] and the grant of performance shares
under the BHP Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive
Plan [LTIP] to the Executive Director, Mr.
Marius J. Kloppers, as specified
20. Approve the grant of deferred shares and options Mgmt For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme [GIS] to Mr. Charles W. Goodyear, as
specified
S.21 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Billiton Mgmt For For
Plc by deleting Article 82
S.22 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Limited Mgmt For For
by deleting Rule 82
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BNP PARIBAS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701502999
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Security: F1058Q238
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000131104
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the FYE in 31 DEC
2007, in the form presented to the meeting
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented,
showing an after Tax net income of EUR 4,531,
812,601.84
O.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: net income for the FY: EUR 4,531,812,601.84
profit retained earnings: EUR 12,439,561,352.21
total EUR 16,971,373,954.05 to the special
investment reserve: EUR 19,544, 500.00 dividends:
EUR 3,034,079,740 .75 retained earnings: EUR
13,917,7 49,713.30 total : EUR 16,971,373,95
4.05 the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.35 per s hare [of a par value of EUR
2.00 each], and will entitle to the deduction
provided by the French Tax Code [Article 158.3.2],
this dividend will be paid on 29 MAY 2008,
the Company holding some of its own shares,
so that the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the 'retained
earnings' account as required by Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 2.00 for FY 2004
EUR 2.60 for FY 2005 EUR 3.10 for FY 2006;
and to withdraw from the 'retained earnings'
account the necessary sums to pay the dividend
above mentioned, related to the shares of which
the exercises of the stock subscription options
were carried out before the day the dividend
was paid
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements Governed by Articles L.225.38 and
sequential of the French Commercial Code, approves
said report and the agreements referred t o
therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10 % of the share
capital, that is 90,569, 544 shares, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 9,056,95
4,400.00; [authority expires at 18 month period]
it supersedes the authorization granted by
the combined shareholders' meeting of 15 MAY
2007 in its Resolution number 5; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.6 Appoints Mrs. Daniela Weber Rey as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3 year period
O.7 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Grappotte as Director for a 3 year period
O.8 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Francois Mgmt For For
Lepet it as Director for a 3 year period
O.9 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Mgmt For For
Berge R. Keniston as Director for a 3 year
period
O.10 Approve to renew appointment of Mrs. Helene Mgmt For For
Ploix as Director for a 3 year period
O.11 Approve to renew appointment of Mr. Baudouin Mgmt For For
Prot as Director for a 3 year period
O.12 Authorize the Bearer of an original, a copy Mgmt For For
or extract of the minutes of this meeting to
carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed by Law
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
1,000,000,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscript ion rights maintained, of BNP Pariba
s' ordinary shares and securities giving access
to BNP Paribas' capital, the maximum nominal
amount of debt securities which may be issued
shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000 .00, [authority
expires at 26 month period] it Supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the s hare issuance
costs against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to
fund the Legal Reserve
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR
350,000,000.00, by issuance, without preemptive
subscription rights and granting of a priority
time limit, of BNP Paribas' shares and securities
giving access to BNP Paribas' capital, the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00;
[authority expires at 26 month period]; it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
on 1 or more occasions, without preemptive
subscript ion rights, the share capital to
a maximum nominal amount of EUR 250,0 00,000.00,
by issuance of shares tendered to any public
exchange offer made by BNP Paribas; [Authority
expires at 26 month period], and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, to charge the share issuance costs
against the related premiums and deduct from
the premiums the amounts necessary to fund
the Legal Reserve
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10 % of the share
capital, by way of issuing , without pre emptive
subscription rights, shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of unquoted capital securities;
[Authority expires at 26 month period] and
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.17 Approve to decides that the overall nominal Mgmt For For
amount pertaining to: the capital increases
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions 14 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 350,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the authorizations
given by Resolutions Number 14 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00, the shareholders'
subscription rights being cancelled
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maxi mum nominal
amount of EUR 1,000,000 ,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional
paid in capital, by issuing bonus share s or
raising the par value of existing shares, or
by a combination of these methods; [Authority
expires at 26 month period] it supersedes,
for the unused amounts, any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Approve the overall nominal amount of the issues, Mgmt For For
with or without pre-emptive subscription rights,
pertaining to: the capital increases to be
carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions 13 to 16 shall not exceed
EUR 1,00 0,000,000.00, the issues of debt securities
to be carried out with the use of the delegations
given by Resolutions Number 13 to 16 shall
not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares,
in favour of Members of a Company savings plan
of the group BNP Paribas; [Authority expires
at 26 month period] and for a nominal amount
that shall not exceed EUR 36,000,000.00, it
supersedes, for the unused amounts, any and
all earlier authorization to the same effect;
and to decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries above mentioned; and to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary
to fund the Legal Reserve
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees of BNP Paribas
and Corporate Officers of the related Companies,
they may not represent more than 1.5 % of the
share capital; [Authority expires at 38 month
period], it supersedes, for the unused amounts,
any and all earlier authorization to the same
effect; and to decides to cancel t he shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of any persons concerned by the characteristics
given by the Board of Directors; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Mgmt For For
1 or more transactions, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either
to subscribe for new shares in the Company
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 3 % of the share
capital, the total number of shares allocated
free of charge, accordingly with t he authority
expires in its Resolution 21, shall count against
this ceiling, the present authorization is
granted for a 38 month period, it supersedes,
for the amounts unused, any and all earlier
delegation s to the same effect; and to decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of the beneficiaries of the
stock subscription options; and to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling
all or part of the shares held by the Company
in connection with a Stock repurchase plan,
up to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority expires
at 18 month period] it supersedes the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 11; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.24 Amend the Article Number 18 of the By Laws Mgmt For For
E.25 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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BP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701477499
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Security: G12793108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007980591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Director's annual report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt Abstain Against
3. Re-elect Mr. A Burgmans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C.B. Carroll as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I.C. Conn as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E.B. Davis, Jr. as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. D.J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Dr. B.E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. A.B. Hayward as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. A.G. Inglis as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Dr. D.S. Julius as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Mgmt For For
15. Re-elect Sir Ian Proser as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Sutherland as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to fix their remuneration
S.18 Adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
S.19 Approve to give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the Company
20. Approve to give limited authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
up to a specified amount
S.21 Approve to give authority to allot a limited Mgmt For For
number of shares for cash free of pre-emption
rights
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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CABELA'S INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932847277
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Security: 126804301
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: CAB
ISIN: US1268043015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THEODORE M. ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
RICHARD N. CABELA Mgmt For For
JAMES W. CABELA Mgmt For For
JOHN H. EDMONDSON Mgmt For For
JOHN GOTTSCHALK Mgmt For For
DENNIS HIGHBY Mgmt For For
REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. MCCARTHY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN P. MURRAY Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE BONUS Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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CARREFOUR SA, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486587
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Security: F13923119
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120172
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the financial statements for the YE 2007 as
presented accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Executive
Committee for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee, Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board and the Auditors, approve
the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY in the form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Louis
Duran; the Chairman of the Executive Committee
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Gilles
Petit, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Guy Yraeta,
the Member of the Executive Committee
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code; the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Thierry
Garnier, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.7 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Javier
Compo, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.8 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by the Articles L.
225.90.1 of the French Commercial Code, the
said report and the disposition foreseen by
the Supervisory Board regarding Mr. Jose Maria
Folache, the Member of the Executive Committee
O.9 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
the agreements governed by Articles L. 225.90.1
of the French Commercial Code; the said report
and the disposition foreseen by the Supervisory
Board regarding Mr. Jacques Bauchet, the Member
of the Executive Committee
O.10 Approves the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: income for
the FY: EUR 4,861,628,153.20 previous retained
earnings: EUR 360,625,087.72 distributable
income EUR 5,222,253,240.92 dividends: EUR
761,294,933.28 retained earnings EUR 4,460,958,307.64
and the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.08 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 23 APR
2008 as required by Law, it is reminded that
for the 3 FY the dividends paid were as follows:
EUR 0.94 for FY 2004 EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR
1.03 for FY 2006
O.11 Authorize the Executive Committee, to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 65.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired 10% of the share capital,
the maximum funds invested in the share buybacks:
EUR 4,550,000,000.00; and to delegate all powers
to Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007 [Authority
after18 months];
E.12 Authorize the Executive Committee, to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more accessions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with the Stock Repurchase Plan authorized
by Resolution Number 11 of the present meeting
and or by canceling shares already held by
the Company, up to a maximum 10% of the share
capital over a 24 month period; and to delegate
all powers to Executive Committee to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shared holders meeting of 30 APR 2007;
[Authority expires after 18 months]
E.13 Authorize the Executive Committee, to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by in favor of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
the Members of a Company Savings Plan; for
a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR
29,000,000.00; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favor of he employees
of entities defined by the shareholders meeting;
and delegates all powers to the Executive Committee
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; [Authority expires
after 26 months]
E.14 Authorize the Executive Committee, to grant Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or
future shares, in favor of Employees and Corporate
officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.2% of the
share capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights; and to delegate all powers
to the Executive Committee to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 20 APR 2005; [Authority
expires after 38 months]
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CASCADE BANCORP Agenda Number: 932826956
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Security: 147154108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: CACB
ISIN: US1471541086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GARY L. HOFFMAN Mgmt For For
PATRICIA L. MOSS Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. WELLS Mgmt For For
RYAN R. PATRICK Mgmt For For
JAMES E. PETERSEN Mgmt For For
JEROL E. ANDRES Mgmt For For
HENRY H. HEWITT Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. JOHANSEN Mgmt For For
CLARENCE JONES Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2008 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF SYMONDS, Mgmt For For
EVANS & COMPANY, P.C. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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CATERPILLAR INC. Agenda Number: 932886736
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Security: 149123101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: CAT
ISIN: US1491231015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. FRANK BLOUNT Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Mgmt For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Mgmt For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Mgmt For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
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CDI CORP. Agenda Number: 932880811
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Security: 125071100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: CDI
ISIN: US1250711009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROGER H. BALLOU Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. EMMI Mgmt For For
WALTER R. GARRISON Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE C. KARLSON Mgmt For For
RONALD J. KOZICH Mgmt For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS Mgmt For For
BARTON J. WINOKUR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CDI Mgmt For For
CORP.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865047
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shr Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shr Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY Shr Against For
SELECTION
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shr Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932842885
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Security: 125509109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: CI
ISIN: US1255091092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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CITADEL BROADCASTING CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851137
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Security: 17285T106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: CDL
ISIN: US17285T1060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. REGAN Mgmt For For
THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER Mgmt For For
HERBERT J. SIEGEL Mgmt Withheld Against
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO PROVIDE FARID SULEMAN AND JACQUELYN J. ORR Mgmt Against Against
WITH DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO ACT UPON SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY NSW Agenda Number: 701377500
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Security: Q26915100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000CBA7
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial report, the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report and the Auditor's report for the FYE
30 JUN 2007
2. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and authorize
the Directors to fix the remuneration of the
Auditors
3.A Re-elect Mr. Reg J. Clairs as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Articles 11.1 and 11.2 of the
Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of Australia
3.B Re-elect Mr. Harrison H. Young as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
3.C Re-elect Sir John A Anderson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Articles 11.4(b) and 11.2
of the Constitution of Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
4. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
JUN 2007
5. Approve, in accordance with ASX Listing Rules Mgmt For For
10.14 and 10.15 for the participation of Mr.
Ralph J. Norris in the Group Leadership Share
Plan of Commonwelath Bank of Australia [GLSP];
and to grant AUD 11.56 Million worth of Shares
to Mr. Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,
under the Group Leadership Share Plan
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COMMSCOPE, INC. Agenda Number: 932833951
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Security: 203372107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: CTV
ISIN: US2033721075
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JUNE E. TRAVIS Mgmt For For
JAMES N. WHITSON Mgmt For For
02 RE-APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS SET FORTH UNDER THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE
PLAN AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 162(M) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED
THEREUNDER.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
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Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt For For
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt For For
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For For
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt For For
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt For For
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt For For
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932826401
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Security: 231561101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: CW
ISIN: US2315611010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARTIN R. BENANTE Mgmt For For
S. MARCE FULLER Mgmt For For
ALLEN A. KOZINSKI Mgmt For For
CARL G. MILLER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MYERS Mgmt For For
JOHN B. NATHMAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM W. SIHLER Mgmt For For
ALBERT E. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932812820
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Security: 244331104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: DFR
ISIN: US2443311046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF 14,999,992 SHARES Mgmt For For
OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK THAT WERE ISSUED
IN THE MERGER INTO 14,999,992 SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AND OUR ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVERSION, SUBJECT
TO ANY ANTI-DILUTION ADJUSTMENTS THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE SERIES A PREFERRED
STOCK PRIOR TO THE CONVERSION.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Mgmt Against Against
DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORP. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN FROM 2,692,313 TO 6,136,725.
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DENDREON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932882081
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Security: 24823Q107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: DNDN
ISIN: US24823Q1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD B. BREWER Mgmt For For
MITCHELL H. GOLD, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
YEAR.
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN Agenda Number: 701535176
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Security: D18190898
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005140008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2007
2. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 4.50 per Share
3. Approve discharge of Management Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
4. Approve discharge of Supervisory Board for fiscal Mgmt For For
2007
5. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for Fiscal 2008
6. Authorize repurchase of up to 5 % of issued Mgmt For For
share capital for trading purposes
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of repurchased shares
8. Authorize use of financial derivatives when Mgmt For For
repurchasing shares
9.1 Elect Mr. Clemens Boersig to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.2 Elect Mr. Karl-Gerhard Eick to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.3 Elect Mr. Henning Kagermann to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Mr. Suzanne Labarge to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.5 Elect Mr. Tilman Todenhoefer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.6 Elect Mr. Werner Wenning to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.7 Elect Mr. Peter Job to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Mr. Heinrich Von Pierer to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Mr. Maurice Levy to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
10. Approve creation of EUR 140 Million pool of Mgmt For For
capital without preemptive rights
11. Approve issuance of convertible bonds and bonds Mgmt For For
with warrants attached without preemptive rights
up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 9 Billion,
approve creation of EUR 150 Million pool of
capital to guarantee conversion rights
12. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Instruction to the Management Board to make
all preparations to spin off investment banking
business within two years
13. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on risky business in the U. S.
A.
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
restriction on the number of additional mandates
for representatives of the shareholders on
the Supervisory Board
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
separate counting of votes cast by different
shareholder groups
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Amendment to the Articles of Association -
production of word-for-word minutes (transcriptions)
of proceedings at the General Meeting
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Proposal for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
when, in spring 2003, close to the lowest point
reached on the stock market for several years,
14.6 million options with an exercise price
of only € 47.53 per share were issued
to selected executives of the company
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether management bodies of
the company infringed their duties of care
or committed actions in breach of trust for
personal reasons in the management of the shareholding
in Daimler AG (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG)
19. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Application for resolution on the performance
of a special audit pursuant to Paragraph 142
(1) German Stock Corporation Act to investigate
the question of whether in the years 2003 to
2007, in breach of duties of care, bonuses
were paid to employees and executives which,
subject to careful consideration of the legal
risks arising out of the transactions for
which the bonuses were paid, should not have
been granted or, if at all, only with a clause
allowing them to be called back
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG Agenda Number: 701525896
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Security: D2035M136
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0005557508
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report and the
re-port pursuant to sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 6,678,623,284.42 as follows:
payment of a dividend of EUR 0.78 per no-par
share EUR 3,293,078,093.86 shall be carried
forward Ex-dividend and payable date: 16 MAY
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2007 FY Mgmt For For
and for the review of the condensed financial
statements and the interim management report
pursuant to Sections 37w(5), 37y No. 2 of the
German Securities Trading Act: PricewaterhouseCoopers
AG, Frankfurt and Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares; the Company shall be authorized to
acquire up to 436,131,999 own shares, at a
price differing neither more than 5% from the
market price of the shares if they are acquired
through the stock exchange, nor more than 10%
if they are acquire d by way of a repurchase
offer, on or before 14 NOV 2009; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorized to
offer the shares to shareholders by way of
a rights offering, to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
a rights offering if the shares are s old at
a price not materially below the market price
of the shares, to float the shares on foreign
stock exchanges, to use the shares for acquisition
purposes, to use the shares for satisfying
convertible and/or option rights or as employee
shares, and to retire the shares
7. Election of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
8. Election of Mr. Martin Bury to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Lambda Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Ominkron Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008for a period
of at least 5 years
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned Subsidiary,
theta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Eta Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years 1
13. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Epsilon Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
14. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Omega Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
15. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Sigma Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
16. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Kappa Telekommunikationsdienste GMBH, effective
retroactively from 01 JAN 2008 for a period
of at least 5 years
17. Amendment to Section 13(3)2 of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association; in respect Members of the Nomination
Committee being excluded from receiving an
additional remuneration for their Membership
in this Committee
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
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Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
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Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
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Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC. Agenda Number: 932790769
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Security: 286082102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Dec-2007
Ticker: EFII
ISIN: US2860821022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GILL COGAN Mgmt For For
GUY GECHT Mgmt For For
JAMES S. GREENE Mgmt For For
DAN MAYDAN Mgmt For For
FRED ROSENZWEIG Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER B. PAISLEY Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007.
03 TO APPROVE THE ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC Mgmt For For
2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AND THE RESERVATION
OF AN AGGREGATE OF 3,300,000 SHARES OF THE
COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK FOR ISSUANCE PURSUANT
TO SUCH PLAN.
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ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC. Agenda Number: 932889845
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Security: 286082102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: EFII
ISIN: US2860821022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GILL COGAN Mgmt For For
GUY GECHT Mgmt For For
THOMAS GEORGENS Mgmt For For
JAMES S. GREENE Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. KASHNOW Mgmt For For
DAN MAYDAN Mgmt For For
FRED ROSENZWEIG Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ENDESA S A Agenda Number: 701606634
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Security: E41222113
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0130670112
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the annual accounts [balance sheet, Mgmt For For
income statement and annual report] of the
Company and its consolidated group for the
FYE 31 DEC 2007, as well as the Corporate Management
for the said FY
2. To approve the application of the FYE and dividend Mgmt For For
distribution proposed by the Board of Directors,
in such a manner that the profit for FY 2007,
amounting to EUR 1,650,679,974.34, together
with the retained earnings from FY 2006, amounting
to EUR 717,210,475.60, and which add up to
a total of EUR 2,367,890,449.94, is distributed
as follows: to dividend [maximum amount to
be distributed pertaining to EUR 1.531 per
share for all 1,058,752,117 shares]: 1,620,949,491.13,
to retained earnings: 746,940,958.81; total:
2,367,890,449.94; It is expressly resolved
to pay the shares entitled to dividends, the
gross sum of EUR 1.531 euros per share The
dividend payment shall be made as from 08 JUL
2008, through the banks and financial institutions
to be announced at the appropriate time, deducting
from the amount thereof the gross sum of EUR
0.50 per share, paid as an interim dividend
on 02 JAN 2008 by virtue of a resolution of
the Board of Directors dated 19 DEC 2007
3. To appoint as auditors for FY 2008 the present Mgmt For For
external auditor Deloitte S.L., for both ENDESA,
S.A. as well as for its Consolidated Group,
To contract with the said company the external
audit of the accounts of ENDESA, S.A. and of
its Consolidated Group, for FY 2008, delegating
to the Board of Directors, in the broadest
terms, the determination of the further conditions
of this contracting
4. To revoke and make void, as to the unused portion, Mgmt For For
the authorization for the derivative acquisition
of treasury stock, granted by the Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting held on 20 JUN 2007,
II) To once again authorize the derivative
acquisition of treasury stock, as well as the
pre-emptive rights of first refusal in respect
thereto, in accordance with Article 75 of the
Spanish Corporations Law ['Ley de Sociedades
Anonimas'], under the following conditions:
a) Acquisitions may be made through any means
legally accepted, either directly by ENDESA,
S.A. itself, by the Companies of its group,
or by an intermediary person, up to the maximum
figure permitted by Law. b) Acquisitions shall
be made at a minimum price per share of the
par value and a maximum equal to their trading
value plus an additional 5%. c) The duration
of this authorization shall be 18 months
5. Establishment of the number of Board members, Mgmt Against Against
ratifications, and appointments of Directors
6. To take note of the actions of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors in relation to the transfer of assets
to E. On A.G. [or to a Company belonging to
its group], in accordance with the authorization
from the antitrust and competition authorities
of the European Union and the agreement of
02 APR 2007 [as amended] executed by Acciona,
S.A. and Enel S.p.A., on the one hand, and
E.On A.G., on the other, which made possible
the public tender offer of the Company's shares
settled in OCT 2007, To provide the approval
of the General Shareholders' Meeting of such
actions of the Board of Directors and of the
said transfer of assets; To delegate to the
Board of Directors such powers and authorities
as are necessary or merely convenient in order
to carry out such other acts as may be required
in relation to the above, for exercise in the
terms it deems most convenient to the Company's
interest
7. To delegate to the Company's Board of Directors Mgmt For For
the broadest authorities to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary or appropriate for the
execution, implementation, effectiveness and
successful conclusion of the General Meeting
resolutions and, in particular, for the following
acts, without limitation: (i) clarify, specify
and complete the resolutions of this General
Meeting and resolve such doubts or aspects
as are presented, remedying and completing
such defects or omissions as may prevent or
impair the effectiveness or registration of
the pertinent resolutions; (ii) execute such
public and/or private documents and carry out
such acts, legal businesses, contracts, declarations
and transactions as may be necessary or appropriate
for the execution and implementation of the
resolutions adopted at this General Meeting;
and (iii) delegate, in turn, to the Executive
Committee or to one or more directors, who
may act severally and indistinctly, the powers
conferred in the preceding paragraphs. 2. To
empower the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Jose Manuel Entrecanales Domecq, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rafael Miranda
Robredo and the Secretary of the Board of Directors
and Secretary General Mr. Salvador Montejo
Velilla, in order that, any of them, indistinctly,
may: (i) carry out such acts, legal businesses,
contracts and transactions as may be appropriate
in order to register the preceding resolutions
with the Mercantile Registry, including, in
particular, inter alia, the powers to appear
before a Notary Public in order to execute
the public deeds or notarial records which
are necessary or appropriate for such purpose,
to publish the pertinent legal notices and
formalize any other public or private documents
which may be necessary or appropriate for the
registration of such resolutions, with the
express power to remedy them, without altering
their nature, scope or meaning; and (ii) appear
before the competent administrative authorities,
in particular, the Ministries of Economy and
Finance and Industry, Tourism and Commerce,
as well as before other authorities, administrations
and institutions, especially the Spanish Securities
Market Commission ['Comision Nacional del Mercado
de Valores'], the Securities Exchange Governing
Companies and any other which may be competent
in relation to any of the resolutions adopted,
in order to carry out the necessary formalities
and actions for the most complete implementation
and effectiveness thereof
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING TURNED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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ENEL SOCIETA PER AZIONI Agenda Number: 701561195
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Security: T3679P115
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003128367
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors and Auditors, Independent
Auditors report, any adjournment thereof, consolidated
financial statement at 31 DEC 2007
O.2 Approve the designation of profits Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt For For
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt Against Against
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt For For
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt For For
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt Against Against
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt For For
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701498075
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 22 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 29 APR 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Agipfuel, Board of Directors,
of Auditors and audit firm report, allocation
of profit
2. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007 Mgmt For For
of the subsidiary Praoil-Oleodotti Italiani,
Board of Directors, of Auditors and Audit firm
report, allocation of profit
3. Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, of Auditors and audit firm
report
4. Approve the allocation of profit Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the buy back own shares Mgmt For For
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ENI S P A Agenda Number: 701520896
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Security: T3643A145
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003132476
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
10 JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT
YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM
IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
components
2. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
term
3. Appoint the Board of Directors Mgmt Against Against
4. Appoint the Board of Directors Chairman Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and Chairman emoluments
6. Appoint the Board of Auditors Mgmt Against Against
7. Appoint the Board of Auditors Chairman Mgmt For For
8. Approve to determine the regular Auditors and Mgmt For For
Chairman emoluments
9. Approve the emoluments of the National Audit Mgmt For For
office Magistrate appointed as delegate to
the financial control
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932850820
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Security: 26875P101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: EOG
ISIN: US26875P1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE A. ALCORN Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Mgmt For For
MARK G. PAPA Mgmt For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Mgmt For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Mgmt For For
FRANK G. WISNER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Mgmt For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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EQUINIX, INC. Agenda Number: 932891143
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Security: 29444U502
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: EQIX
ISIN: US29444U5020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEVEN T. CLONTZ Mgmt For For
STEVEN P. ENG Mgmt For For
GARY F. HROMADKO Mgmt For For
SCOTT G. KRIENS Mgmt For For
IRVING F. LYONS, III Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER B. PAISLEY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN M. SMITH Mgmt For For
PETER F. VAN CAMP Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ERICSSON L M TEL CO Agenda Number: 701504854
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Security: W26049119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000108656
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 448751 DUE TO SPLITTING OF RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Michael Treschow as a Chairman of Mgmt For For
Meeting
2. Approve the list of Shareholders Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda of the meeting Mgmt For For
4. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Mgmt For For
5. Approve to designate the Inspector[s] of the Mgmt For For
minutes of the meeting
6. Receive the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
7. Receive the Board and Committee reports Mgmt For For
8. Receive the President's report, and allow questions Mgmt For For
9.a Approve the financial statements and the statutory Mgmt For For
reports
9.b Grant discharge to the Board and President Mgmt For For
9.c Approve the allocation of Income and Dividends Mgmt For For
of SEK 0.50 Per share
10.a Approve to determine the number of Members [10] Mgmt For For
and the Deputy Members [0] of the Board
10.b Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Mgmt For For
the amount of SEK 3.8 Million for Chairman
and SEK 750,000 for other Directors [including
possibility to receive part of remuneration
in Phantom Shares], the remuneration of the
Committee Members
10.c Re-elect Messrs. Michael Treschow [Chairman], Mgmt For For
Peter Bonfield, Boerje Ekholm, Ulf Johansson,
Sverker Martin-Loef, Nancy McKinstry, Anders
Nyren, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Marcus Wallenberg
as the Directors; elect Mr. Roxanne Austin
as a new Director
10.d Authorize at least 5 persons whereof representatives Mgmt For For
of 4 of Company's largest shareholders to serve
on Nominating Committee
10.e Approve the omission of remuneration of Nominating Mgmt For For
Committee Members
10.f Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Approve 1:5 Reverse Stock Split Mgmt For For
12. Approve the remuneration policy and other terms Mgmt For For
of Employment for the Executive Management
13.1 Approve the re-issuance of 17 Million repurchased Mgmt For For
Class B shares for the 2007 Long-Term Incentive
Plan
13.2 Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 13.1
14.1a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for all Mgmt For For
Employees
14.1b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 47.7 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for all Employees
14.1c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
Alternative to the Item 14.1b
14.2a Approve the 2008 Share Matching Plan for Key Mgmt For For
Contributors
14.2b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 33.6 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Share Matching Plan for Key Contributors
14.2c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.2b
14.3a Approve the 2008 Restricted Stock Plan for Executives Mgmt For For
14.3b Grant authority for the re-issuance of 18.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares for 2008
Restricted Stock Plan for Executives
14.3c Approve the Swap Agreement with 3rd Party as Mgmt Against Against
alternative to the Item 14.3b
15. Grant authority for the re-issuance of 72.2 Mgmt For For
Million repurchased Class B Shares to cover
social costs in connection with 2001 Global
Stock Incentive Program, 2003 Stock Purchase
Plan, and 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Long-Term
Incentive Plans
16. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER'S PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
approve to provide all shares with equal voting
rights
17. Close Meeting Mgmt For For
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932833874
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE DEMARS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON A. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. JOSKOW Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS EXELON'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNT FOR 2008.
03 A SHAREHOLDER RECOMMENDATION TO PREPARE A REPORT Shr Against For
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL
WARMING HAVE REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
AND AVOIDED DISASTERS.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932892816
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Security: 305560104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: FRP
ISIN: US3055601047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CLAUDE C. LILLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT S. LILIEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS F. GILBANE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FELCOR LODGING TRUST INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932863029
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Security: 31430F101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: FCH
ISIN: US31430F1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. CORCORAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. COTTER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS C. HENDRICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK D. ROZELLS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT OF FELCOR'S 2005 RESTRICTED STOCK Mgmt Against Against
AND STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BY 1,800,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS FELCOR'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 932862786
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Security: 32054K103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: FR
ISIN: US32054K1034
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL W. BRENNAN* Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. DAMONE* Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. LYNCH* Mgmt For For
J.W.M. BRENNINKMEIJER** Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701533095
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3 Approve the discharge to the Members of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors for the FY 2007
3. Comments on Forti's governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 3 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt For For
N.V as accountants of the Company for the FY
2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual accounts
5. Authorize the Board of Directors for a period Mgmt For For
of 18 months, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
own fully paid twinned shares of Fortis NY
are included, up to the maximum number permitted
by the Civil Code, Book 2, Article 98 paragraph
2 and this: a) through all agreements, including
transactions on the stock exchange and private
transactions at a price equal to the average
of the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on
Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on
the day immediately preceding the acquisition,
plus a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) or
less a maximum ollifteen percent (15%), or
b) by means of stock lending agreements under
terms and conditions that comply with common
market practice for the number of Fortis Units
from time to time to be borrowed by Fortis
NY
6.1 Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
[as specified]; the authorized capital of the
Company shall amount to [EUR 2,007,600,000]
divided into (1,820,000,000) Preference Shares,
each with a nominal vaiue of [EUR 0.42); and
[2,960,000,000] Twinned Shares, each with a
nominal value of [EUR 0.42]
6.3 Authorize any or all members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practising
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required Notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
Notarial Deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
7. Closure Non-Voting No vote
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701534946
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID: Non-Voting No vote
463592 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening Non-Voting No vote
2.1.1 Discussion of the annual report on the FY 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.1.2 Discussion of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting No vote
for the FY 2007
2.1.3 Approve the discussion and proposal to adopt Mgmt For For
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt For For
for the FY 2006
2.2.1 Comments on the dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
2.2.2 Approve the proposal to adopt a gross dividend Mgmt For For
for the 2007 FY of EUR 1.176 Fortis Unit, as
an interim dividend of EUR 0.70, equal to EUR
0.586 after adjustment with a coefficient of
0.83715, was paid in SEP 2007, the proposed
final dividend amounts to EUR 0.59 per Fortis
Units and will be payable as from 27 MAY 2008
2.3.1 Approve to discharge the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt For For
2007
3. Comments on Fortis' governance relating to the Non-Voting No vote
reference codes and the applicable provisions
regarding corporate governance
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Count Maurice Lippens for a period Mgmt For For
of 4 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Jacques Manardo for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Rana Talwar for a period of 4 years, Mgmt For For
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt For For
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt For For
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt For For
Company for the period of 3 years for the FY
2009,2010 and 2011 and approve to set their
remuneration at an annual amount of EUR 396,950,
the Company KPMG will be represented by Mr.
Olivier Michel Lange Approve the proposal
to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants N.V
as accountant of the Company for the financial
years 2009, 2010 and 2011, to audit the annual
accounts
E.5.1 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Board of its Direct subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months, starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to acquire Fortis Units, in which
twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporate,
up to the maximum number authorized by Article
620 paragraph 1,2 of the Companies' Code, for
exchange values equivalent to the average of
the closing prices of the Fortis Unit on Euronext
Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam on the day
immediately preceding the acquisition, plus
a maximum of 15% or minus a maximum of 15%
E.5.2 Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Boards of its Direct Subsidiaries for
a period of 18 months starting after the end
of the general meeting which will deliberate
this point, to dispose of Fortis Units, in
which twinned Fortis SA/NV shares are incorporated,
under the conditions it will determine
E.6.1 Receive the report communication of the special Non-Voting No vote
report by the Board of Directors on the use
and purpose of the authorized capital prepared
in accordance with Article 604 of the Belgian
Companies Code
E62.1 Amend Article 9 Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt For For
'authorizations' with the word 'authorization'
and to cancel paragraph b) and to change as
a consequence the paragraphs c) and d) to b)
and c), shareholders may to that effect use
the enclosed form
7. Closing Non-Voting No vote
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD 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, 2008.
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FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC Agenda Number: 932863536
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Security: 357023100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: RAIL
ISIN: US3570231007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS M. FITZPATRICK Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. MADDEN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Mgmt For For
INC. 2005 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN THAT, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, INCREASES THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN FROM
659,616 TO 1,659,616.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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FUEL TECH INC. Agenda Number: 932874971
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Security: 359523107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: FTEK
ISIN: US3595231073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS G. BAILEY Mgmt For For
RALPH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
MIGUEL ESPINOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. GRINNELL Mgmt For For
THOMAS L. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN D. MORROW Mgmt For For
JOHN F. NORRIS, JR. Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. SHAW, JR. Mgmt For For
DELBERT L. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS FUEL TECH'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY Agenda Number: 932840057
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Security: 367905106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: GET
ISIN: US3679051066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.K. GAYLORD II Mgmt For For
E. GORDON GEE Mgmt For For
ELLEN LEVINE Mgmt For For
RALPH HORN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BENDER Mgmt For For
R. BRAD MARTIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. ROSE Mgmt For For
COLIN V. REED Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. ROTH Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932848407
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Security: 36866W106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: GMST
ISIN: US36866W1062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MACROVISION CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Mgmt For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Mgmt Against Against
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC Agenda Number: 701503991
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Security: G3910J112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0009252882
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC
2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt Abstain Against
DEC 2007
3. Elect Mr. Andrew Witty as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Christopher Viehbacher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Professor Sir Roy Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Dr. Ronaldo Schmitz as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Audit Committee to re-appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors
to the Company to hold office from the end
of the next meeting at which accounts are laid
before the Company
10. Authorize the Audit Committee to determine the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 [the 2006 Act],
to make donations to political organizations
as defined in Section 363 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total and political
expenditure, as defined in Section 365 of the
2006 Act up to a maximum aggregate amount of
GBP 50,000; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2009 or
20 NOV 2009]
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all substituting authorities, to exercise all
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
[Section 80 of the Act] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 456,791,387; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM to be held in 2009 or 20 NOV
2009]; and the Directors may allot relevant
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, for the purposes of Mgmt For For
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
and pursuant to Section 95 of the Act, to allot
equity securities [Section 94 of the Act] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Resolution 12 and /or where
such allotment constitutes an allotment of
equity securities by virtue of Section 94(3A)of
the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue [as defined in Article 12.5 of the Company's
Articles of Association] provided that an offer
of equity securities pursuant to any such rights
issue need not be open to any shareholder holding
ordinary shares as treasury shares; and b)
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 68,525,560;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company to be held in
2009 or on 20 NOV 2009]; and the Directors
to allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the 1985 Act, to make market purchases
[Section 163 of the 1985 Act] of up to 584,204,484
ordinary shares of 25p each, at a minimum price
of 25p and up to 105% of the average middle
market quotations for such shares derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days and the higher
of the price of the last independent trade
and the highest current independent bid on
the London Stock Exchange Official List at
the time the purchase is carried out; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company to be held in 2009
or on 20 NOV 2009]; the Company, before the
expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary
shares which will or may be executed wholly
or partly after such expiry
S.15 Adopt the Articles of the association of the Mgmt For For
Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, all existing Articles of Association of
the Company
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932866885
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Security: 387328107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2008
Ticker: GVA
ISIN: US3873281071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. WATTS Mgmt For For
J. FERNANDO NIEBLA Mgmt For For
GARY M. CUSUMANO Mgmt For For
02 TO ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE GRANITE Mgmt For For
CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED AMENDED AND RESTATED
1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY GRANITE'S AUDIT/COMPLIANCE Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
GRANITE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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HBOS PLC Agenda Number: 701484064
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve to declare a final dividend of 32.3 Mgmt For For
pence per Hbos ordinary share for the year
ended 31 DEC 2007 and to pay it on 12 MAY 2008
to holders of Hbos ordinary shares on the Register
on 14 MAR 2008 in respect of each Hbos ordinary
share
3. Elect Mr. John E Mack as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Dan Watkins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Philip Gore-Randall as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Mr. Mike Ellis as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Dennis Stevenson as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Karen Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Colin Matthew as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Approve the report of the Board in relation Mgmt For For
to remuneration policy and practice for the
YE 31 DEC 2007
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Company until the conclusion of the next
general meeting of the Company at which accounts
are laid before shareholders and authorize
the Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Sections Mgmt For For
366-367 of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006]
to: a) make Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; b) make
Political Donations to Political Organizations
other than Political Parties not exceeding
GBP 100,000 in total; and c) incur Political
Expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total
in each case during the period commencing on
the date of this resolution; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
Company's AGM in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009]
13. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company from GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR
3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000
and CAD1,000,000,000 to GBP 4,685,000,000,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 by
the creation of 400,000,000 preference shares
of YEN 250 each.
14. Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
allot relevant securities [as defined in the
Section 80(2) of CA 1985] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 251,210,258 in respect
of HBOS ordinary shares; and GBP 2,900,834,400,
EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 4,997,750,000, AUD 1,000,000,000,
CAD 1,000,000,000 and YEN 100,000,000,000 in
respect of HBOS preference shares; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or on 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Adopt, with effect from the conclusion of the Mgmt For For
meeting the Articles of Association produced
to the meeting and for the purpose of identification
marked 'A' and signed by the Chairman of the
meeting, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the current Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, Subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
15 convening the AGM of which this resolution
forms part, and with effect on and from 01
OCT 2008 or such later date as Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 [CA 2006] shall be
brought into force, to delete Articles 116
to 118 of the New Articles in their entirety
and substitute in their place Articles 116
to 121 as specified
S.17 Authorize the Directors to allot equity securities Mgmt For For
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985],
entirely paid for in cash: i) of an unlimited
amount in connection with a rights issue [as
defined in the Articles of Association]; and
ii) of an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 46,689,487
free of the restrictions in Section 89(1) of
the CA 1985 and, in connection with such power;
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the Company's AGM in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry; in working out of the maximum
amount of equity securities for the purpose
of Section (II) of this resolution, the nominal
value of rights to subscribe for shares or
to convert any securities into shares will
be taken as the nominal value of the shares
which would be allotted if the subscription
or conversion takes place; and for the references
to an allotment of equity securities shall
include a sale of treasury shares and the power,
insofar as it relates to the allotment of the
equity securities rather than the sale of treasury
shares, is granted pursuant to the authority
conferred by Resolution 14
S.18 Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985 [CA 1985], to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of CA
1985] of up to 373,515,896 ordinary shares
of the capital of the Company and, where shares
are held as treasury shares, to use them, inter
alia, for the purposes of employee share plans
operated by the Company, at a minimum price
of 25p nominal value of each share and up to
105% of the average middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, over the previous
5 business days; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
in 2009 or 30 JUN 2009]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
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HBOS PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701624670
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Security: G4364D106
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030587504
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve to increase in authorize Ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital to GBP 5.3B, EUR 3.0B, USD 5.0B, AUD
1.0B, CAD 1.0B and JPY 100B Issue Equity with
Rights up to GBP 800M [Ordinary Shares] and
GBP 2.9B, EUR 3.0B, USD 4.9B, AUD 1.0B, CAD
1.0B, and JPY 100B [HBOS Preference Share]
2. Grant authorize to issue of equity or Equity-Linked Mgmt For For
Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to
Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 65,609,629
3. Approve to increase in authorize ordinary Share Mgmt For For
Capital by GBP 100,000,000 capitalize reserves
up to GBP 100,000,000 [Scrip Dividend] authorize
issue of equity with pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 100,000,000
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HEALTHSPRING, INC. Agenda Number: 932875365
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Security: 42224N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: HS
ISIN: US42224N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT Z. HENSLEY Mgmt For For
RUSSELL K. MAYERFELD Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HEALTHSPRING, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
MANAGEMENT STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
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HERCULES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932830246
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Security: 427056106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: HPC
ISIN: US4270561065
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALLAN H. COHEN Mgmt For For
BURTON M. JOYCE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY M. LIPTON Mgmt For For
JOHN K. WULFF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED HERCULES INCORPORATED ANNUAL MANAGEMENT
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
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Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD. Agenda Number: 701603664
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Security: J22302111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3854600008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers Mgmt For For
5. Approve Retirement Allowance for Retiring Corporate Mgmt Against Against
Officers, and Payment of Accrued Benefits associated
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Officers
6. Amend the Compensation to be received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Officers
7. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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IBERDROLA SA, BILBAO Agenda Number: 701506872
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Security: E6165F166
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0144580Y14
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
17 APR 2008 AT 11:30 CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
SHAREHOLDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ANY FORM ATTHIS Non-Voting No vote
GENERAL MEEETING, WHETHER DIRECTLY, BY PROXY,
OR BY LONG DISTANCE VOTING, SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO RECEIVE AN ATTENDANCE PREMIUM OF 0.005 EUROS
GROSS PER SHARE.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Non-Voting No vote
CONCERNING IBERDROLA, S.A. CAN ALSO BE VIEWED
ON THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.IBERDROLA.ES/WCORP/CORPORATIVA
1. Approve the individual annual financial statements Mgmt For For
of IBERDROLA, S.A [balance sheet, profit and
loss statement and notes] and of the consolidated
financial statements of IBERDROLA, S,A and
its subsidiaries [balance sheet, profit and
loss statement of the changes in shareholders
equity, statement of cash flows and notes ]
for the FYE on 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the allocation of profit/losses and Mgmt For For
the distribution of dividends for the FYE on
31 DEC 2007
3. Approve the individual Management report of Mgmt For For
IBERDROLA, S.A, and of the consolidated management
report of IBERDROLA, S.A, and its subsidiaries
for the FYE 31 DEC 2007
4. Approve the Management and actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors during the FYE 31 DEC 2007, as
specified
5. Ratify the interim appointment of Mr. Jose Luis Mgmt For For
Olivas Martinez to fill a vacancy, as an External
Proprietary Director, made after the holding
of the last general shareholder's meeting
6. Approve a system for variable compensation tied Mgmt For For
both to the achievement of annual objectives
and to the achievement of objectives set out
in the 2008-2010 Strategic Plan for the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer and for managers
through the delivery of shares, and delegation
to the Board of Directors of the power to implement,
develop, formalize and execute such compensation
system
7. Approve the capital increase for cash consideration, Mgmt For For
by a nominal amount of 34,947,798 Euros, through
the issuance and flotation of 46,597,064 new
common shares with a par value of seventy-five
euro cents [EUR 0.75] each and a share premium
to be determined, pursuant to the provisions
of section 159.1.C in fine of the Companies
Law, by the Board of Directors, with express
powers of delegation, on the date of execution
of the resolution; the purpose of the capital
increase is to fulfill the commitments assumed
by Iberdola, S.A. within the framework of the
Scottish Power Plc transaction and in the fourth
Iberdola Group Collective Bargaining Agreement
[Cuarto Convenio Colectivo Iberdola Grupo]
regarding the policy of compensation to the
employees in shares, thus allowing the Board
of Directors to implement, develop and execute
one or more plans directed to the employees
of the Iberdola group excluding the employees
of Iberdrola Renovables, S.A.'s subsidiaries
and subject to the restrictions resulting from
the Code for the Separation of Activities;
exclusion of pre-emptive rights and express
provision for the possibility of incomplete
subscription; and amend of Article 5 of the
By-Laws in connection with the amount of share
capital, as specified
8. Authorize the Board of Directors, with the express Mgmt For For
power of delegation, for the derivative acquisition
of the Company's own shares by the Company
itself and/or by its subsidiaries, up to a
maximum of five (5%) percent of the share capital,
pursuant to applicable law, for which purpose
the authorization granted by the shareholders
at the general shareholders' meeting of 29
MAR 2007 is hereby deprived of effect to the
extent of the unused amount
9. Approve the delegation to the Board of Directors, Mgmt For For
with the express power of delegation, for a
term of five years, of the power to issue:
a) bonds or simple debentures and other fixed-income
securities of a like nature [other than notes],
as well as preferred stock, up to a maximum
amount of twenty [20] billion euros, and b)
notes up to a maximum amount, independently
of the foregoing, of six [6] billion euros;
and authorization for the Company to guarantee,
within the limits set forth above, new issuances
of securities by subsidiaries, for which purpose
the delegation approved by the shareholders
at the general shareholders' meeting held on
29 MAR 2007 is hereby deprived of effect to
the extent of the unused amount
10. Authorize the Board of Directors, with the express Mgmt For For
power of delegation, to apply for the listing
on and delisting from Spanish or foreign, official
or unofficial, organized or other secondary
markets of the shares, debentures, bonds, notes,
preferred stock or any other securities issued
or to be issued, and to adopt such resolutions
as may be necessary to ensure the continued
listing of the shares, debentures or other
securities of the Company that may then be
outstanding, for which purpose the authorization
granted by the shareholders at the general
shareholders' meeting of 29 MAR 2007 is hereby
deprived of effect
11. Authorize the Board of Directors, with the express Mgmt For For
power of delegation, to create and fund Associations
and Foundations, pursuant to applicable legal
provisions, for which purpose the authorization
granted by the shareholders at the general
shareholders' meeting of 29 MAR 2007 is hereby
deprived of effect to the extent of the unused
amount
12. Approve the delegation of powers to formalize Mgmt For For
and execute all resolutions adopted by the
shareholders at the general shareholders' meeting,
for conversion thereof into a public instrument,
and for the interpretation, correction and
supplementation thereof or further elaboration
thereon until the required registrations are
made
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ING Agenda Number: 701496627
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Security: N4578E413
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000303600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening remarks and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2.A Report of the Executive Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.B Report of the Supervisory Board for 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2.C Annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
3.A Profit retention and Distribution Policy Non-Voting No vote
3.B Dividend for 2007, a total dividend of EUR 1.48 Mgmt For For
per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share
will be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders; taking into account the interim
dividend of EUR 0.66 paid in AUG 2007, the
final dividend will amount to EUR 0.82 per
[depositary receipt for an] ordinary share;
reference is also made to pages 07 and 241
of the 2007 annual report
4.A Remuneration report Non-Voting No vote
4.B To approve that: a) for 2007 661,403 Stock Options Mgmt For For
[rights to acquire ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to the Members of the Executive Board; b) for
2007 a maximum of 313,474 Performance Shares
[ordinary shares or depositary receipts for
ordinary shares] will be granted to the Members
of the Executive Board; c) for 2007 54,312
Conditional Shares [ordinary shares or depositary
receipts for ordinary shares] will be granted
to Mr. Tom McInerney, in addition to the Stock
Options and Performance Shares included in
items A and B
5. Corporate Governance Non-Voting No vote
6. Corporate responsibility Non-Voting No vote
7.A Discharge of the Executive Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
7.B Discharge of the Supervisory Board in respect Mgmt For For
of the duties performed during the year 2007
8. It is proposed to appoint Ernst & Young Accountants Mgmt For For
as the Auditor of the Company with the instruction
to audit the annual accounts for the FYs 2008
to 2011 inclusive, in accordance with Article
393, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, to report
about the outcome of this audit to the Executive
Board and the Supervisory Board and to give
a statement about the truth and fairness of
the annual accounts
9.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Boyer De La Giroday Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Management Board until the
AGM 2012
9.B Re-appointment the Mr. Eli Leenaars as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Management Board until the AGM 2012
10.A Re-appointment of Mr. Eric Bourdais De Charboniere Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board where
all details as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph
5, Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch
Civil Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.B Appointment of Mrs. Joan Spero as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.C Appointment of Mr. Harish Manwani as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
10.D Appointment of Mr. Aman Mehta as a Member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board where all details as
laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5, Section
2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code
are available for the general meeting of shareholders
10.E Appointment of Mr. Jackson Thai as a Member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board where all details
as laid down in Article 2:158 Paragraph 5,
Section 2: 142 Paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil
Code are available for the general meeting
of shareholders
11. It is proposed to amend the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Remuneration Policy in such way that an additional
fee of EUR 2.000 per attended Supervisory Board
or Committee meeting will be paid if the meeting
is held outside the Country of residence of
the Supervisory Board Member; an additional
fee of EUR 7.500 [which will replace the amount
of EUR 2.00, as meant under 1) per attended
Supervisory Board or committee meeting will
be paid if intercontinental travel is required
for attending the meeting
12. It is proposed that the Executive Board be appointed Mgmt For For
as the Corporate Body that will be authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to
issue ordinary shares, to grant the right to
take up such shares and to restrict or exclude
preferential rights of shareholders; this authority
applies to the period ending on 22 OCT 2009
[subject to extension by the General Meeting
of Shareholders]: i) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, plus ii) for a total of 200,000,000
ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued
in connection with the take-over of a business
or Company
13. It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
for a period ending on 22 OCT 2009, to acquire
in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary
shares in the capital of the Company or depositary
receipts for such shares; this authorization
is subject to the maximum set by the law and
by the Articles of Association and applies
for each manner of acquisition of ownership
for which the law requires an authorization
like the present one; the purchase price shall
not be less than one eurocent and not higher
than the highest price at which the depositary
receipts for the Company's ordinary shares
are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE
Euronext on the date on which the purchase
contract is concluded or the preceding day
on which this stock market is open
14. It is proposed to cancel all such ordinary shares: Mgmt For For
1) as the Company may own on 22 APR 2008 or
may acquire subsequently in the period until
22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company owns
the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008 or may
acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009, other than
for the purpose of hedging Employee Stock Options
or, as the case may be, Performance Shares
15.A Explanation on the public offer for the preference Non-Voting No vote
A shares and the depositary receipts for preference
A shares
15.B It is proposed that the Executive Board be authorized Mgmt For For
to acquire in the name of the company fully
paid-up preference A shares in the capital
of the Company or depositary receipts for such
shares; this authorization will have a natural
ending on the date on which all preference
A shares in the capital of the Company are
cancelled, but ultimately on 22 OCT 2009; this
authorization is subject to the maximum set
by the law and by the Articles of Association
and applies for each manner of acquisition
of ownership for which the law requires an
authorization like the present one; the purchase
price per share shall not be less than one
eurocent and not higher than 130% of the amount,
including share premium, that is paid on such
a share, or 130% of the highest price at which
the depositary receipts for the Company's preference
A shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam
by NYSE Euronext either on the date on which
an offer for the preference A shares is made
or on the date on which the purchase contract
is concluded or the preceding day on which
this stock market is open
15.C It is proposed to cancel all such preference Mgmt For For
A shares: 1) as the company may own on 22 April
2008 or may acquire subsequently in the period
until 22 OCT 2009, or 2) for which the company
owns the depositary receipts on 22 APR 2008
or may acquire the depositary receipts subsequently
in the period until 22 OCT 2009; the above-mentioned
cancellation will become effective on the date
on which all of the following conditions are
met: 1) the Executive Board has indicated in
a board resolution which preference A shares
will be cancelled and such resolution was filed
together with this present resolution with
the Commercial Register; 2) the preference
A shares to be cancelled or the depositary
receipts for such shares are continued to be
held by the company on the effective date of
the cancellation; 3) the requirements of section
100, paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil
Code have been met
15.D It is proposed to redeem and cancel all such Mgmt For For
preference A shares: 1) which are not being
held by the company and 2) for which the depositary
receipts are not being held by the Company
after the settlement of the public offer made
by the Company for all issued and outstanding
preference A shares and depositary receipts
for such shares, against repayment of EUR 3.40
per share plus dividend up to and including
the day before the date of redemption; the
above-mentioned cancellation will be become
effective on the date on which all of the following
conditions are met: 1) the Executive Board
has indicated in a board resolution the preference
A shares which will be cancelled and such resolution
was filed together with this present resolution
with the Commercial Register; 2) the amount
by which pursuant to an interim statement
of net assets the net assets of the company
exceed the sum of its capital and reserves
that must be retained pursuant to the law,
is adequate to repay the share premium and
the dividend on the cancelled preference A
shares; 3) the requirements of section 100,
paragraph 5 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
have been met
15.E It is proposed: A) that on the condition precedent Mgmt For For
that all preference A shares in the capital
of the Company are cancelled, the Articles
of Association of the company be amended in
agreement with the proposal prepared by Allen
& Overy LLP, dated 06 FEB 2008; B) that each
member of the Executive Board and each of Jan-Willem
Vink, Cornelis Blokbergen, Henk Bruisten and
Maartje Dapperen be authorized with the power
of substitution to execute the notarial deed
of amendment of the Articles of Association
and furthermore to do everything that might
be necessary or desirable in connection herewith,
including the power to make such amendments
in or additions to the draft deed as may appear
to be necessary in order to obtain the required
'Nihil Obstat' from the Minister of Justice
16. Any other business and closing of the general Non-Voting No vote
meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO NORMAL Non-Voting No vote
MEETING CHANGED TO ISSUER PAY MEETING.. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED Agenda Number: 932871735
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Security: G4776G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: IR
ISIN: BMG4776G1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
A.C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
G.D. FORSEE Mgmt For For
P.C. GODSOE Mgmt For For
H.L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
C.J. HORNER Mgmt For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER Mgmt For For
T.E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
P. NACHTIGAL Mgmt For For
O.R. SMITH Mgmt For For
R.J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
T.L. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Mgmt For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932868055
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Security: 45928H106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ICO
ISIN: US45928H1068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BENNETT K. HATFIELD Mgmt For For
WILBUR L. ROSS, JR. Mgmt For For
WENDY L. TERAMOTO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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INTESA SANPAOLO SPA, TORINO Agenda Number: 701507709
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Security: T55067101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000072618
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the allocation of income Mgmt For For
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt Against Against
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
08 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 30 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932793602
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Security: 46126P106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 20-Dec-2007
Ticker: IMA
ISIN: US46126P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001
STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN BY 3,000,000,
FROM 8,074,871 TO 11,074,871.
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932887055
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Security: 46126P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: IMA
ISIN: US46126P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN F. LEVY Mgmt For For
JERRY MCALEER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN A. QUELCH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, Mgmt For For
INC.'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
BY 50,000,000, FROM 100,000,000 TO 150,000,000.
03 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 500,000, FROM
500,000 TO 1,000,000.
04 APPROVE OUR ABILITY TO ISSUE AS MANY SHARES Mgmt For For
OF COMMON STOCK AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ALLOW
FOR THE FULL CONVERSION OF OUR PROPOSED SERIES
B CONVERTIBLE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK ("SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK") AND FULL PAYMENT OF THE
DIVIDENDS ON THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK,
ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK.
05 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Mgmt For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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IXIA Agenda Number: 932884883
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Security: 45071R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XXIA
ISIN: US45071R1095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ATUL BHATNAGAR Mgmt For For
JONATHAN FRAM Mgmt For For
ERROL GINSBERG Mgmt For For
GAIL HAMILTON Mgmt For For
JON F. RAGER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Mgmt Against Against
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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J.CREW GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932876595
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Security: 46612H402
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: JCG
ISIN: US46612H4020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARYANN CASATI Mgmt For For
JONATHAN COSLET Mgmt For For
JOSH WESTON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE THE J. CREW GROUP, INC. 2008 EQUITY Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932879022
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Security: 477143101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: JBLU
ISIN: US4771431016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT CLANIN Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPH FRANZ Mgmt For For
FRANK SICA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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JO-ANN STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932884263
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Security: 47758P307
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: JAS
ISIN: US47758P3073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH DEPINTO Mgmt For For
IRA GUMBERG Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MORRISON Mgmt For For
FRANK NEWMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID PERDUE Mgmt For For
BERYL RAFF Mgmt For For
TRACEY TRAVIS Mgmt For For
DARRELL WEBB Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A NEW INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 TO APPROVE A NEW ASSOCIATE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. Mgmt For For
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
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Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932871254
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Security: 48203R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: JNPR
ISIN: US48203R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY B. CRANSTON Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2008 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.
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KINDRED HEALTHCARE Agenda Number: 932855515
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Security: 494580103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: KND
ISIN: US4945801037
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD L. KUNTZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN C. BERZIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. COOPER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARRY N. GARRISON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ISAAC KAUFMAN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. KLEIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDDY J. ROGERS, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S Mgmt Against Against
2001 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
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KRAFT FOODS INC. Agenda Number: 932849346
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Security: 50075N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: KFT
ISIN: US50075N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
AJAY BANGA Mgmt For For
JAN BENNINK Mgmt For For
MYRA M. HART Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Mgmt For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOHN C. POPE Mgmt For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
FRANK G. ZARB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
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L'OREAL S.A., PARIS Agenda Number: 701487717
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Security: F58149133
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120321
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE 2007, as presented;
earnings for the FY 2007: EUR 2,822,429,471.46,
income for the FY 2006 EUR 1,690,255,720.74
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and to resolve that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 2,822,429,471.46 no allocation
to the legal reserve, the amount of this reserve
is more of one tenth of the social capital;
dividends: EUR 842,888,281.80 other reserves:
EUR 1,979,541,189.66 the shareholders will
receive a net dividend of EUR 1.38 per share,
and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided
by the French Tax Code; this dividend will
be paid on 30 APR 2008
4. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
said report and the agreements referred to
therein
5. Appoint Mr. Charles Henri Filippi as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. Franck Riboud, for the remainder
of Mr. Franck Riboud's term of Office, i.e.
until the shareholders' meeting called to approve
the financial statements for the FY 2010
6. Approve to reniew the appointment of Mr. Bernard Mgmt For For
Kasriel as a Director for a 4 year period
7. Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 130.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 7,900,000,000.00; [Authority
is given for a 18 month period]; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 24
APR 2007; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
8. Authorize the Board of Directors to cancel all Mgmt For For
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with a Stock Repurchase Plan, on
1 or more occasions and at its sole discretion,
up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital
over a 24 month period; [Authority is given
for a 26 month period]; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
9. Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By-Law
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LEAR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839927
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Security: 521865105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LEA
ISIN: US5218651058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT J. INTRIERI Mgmt For For
CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT R. ROSSITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY Shr For Against
VOTE STANDARDS.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932882194
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Security: 530555101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2008
Ticker: LBTYA
ISIN: US5305551013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL T. FRIES Mgmt For For
PAUL A. GOULD Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
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Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LIVE NATION, INC. Agenda Number: 932888463
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Security: 538034109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: LYV
ISIN: US5380341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT TED ENLOE, III Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS LIVE NATION, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR
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LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701518031
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Security: G5542W106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008706128
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the reports and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report Mgmt For For
3.A.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. P.N Mgmt For For
Green as a Director
3.A.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Sir Mgmt For For
David Manning as a Director
3.B.1 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. Ewan Mgmt For For
Brown as a Director
3.B.2 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
E. Fairey as a Director
3.B.3 Approve the election or re-election of Sir Julian Mgmt For For
Horn-Smith as a Director
3.B.4 Approve the election or re-election of Mr. G. Mgmt For For
T. Tate as a Director
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority to set the remuneration of the Mgmt For For
Auditors
6. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.7 Authorize the Directors power to issue shares Mgmt For For
for cash
S.8 Authorize the Company to purchase its shares Mgmt For For
S.9 Amend the Articles of association Mgmt For For
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701608246
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Security: J43830116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3898400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Mgmt For For
5. Grant stock acquisition rights as stock options Mgmt For For
6. Approve reserved retirement remuneration for Mgmt For For
Directors
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MONTPELIER RE HOLDINGS LTD Agenda Number: 932871494
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Security: G62185106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: MRH
ISIN: BMG621851069
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CLEMENT S. DWYER, JR.* Mgmt For For
CANDACE L. STRAIGHT* Mgmt For For
J. RODERICK HELLER III* Mgmt For For
IAN M. WINCHESTER* Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER L. HARRIS* Mgmt For For
ANTHONY TAYLOR** Mgmt For For
THOMAS G.S. BUSHER** Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER L. HARRIS** Mgmt For For
DAVID S. SINNOTT** Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE SECOND AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS OF THE COMPANY, WHICH
WOULD GO INTO EFFECT FROM THE CONCLUSION OF
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
04 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, AN INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF HAMILTON,
BERMUDA, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY'S BOARD,
ACTING BY THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO
SET THEIR REMUNERATION.
05 TO CONSIDER SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Mgmt Against Against
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF.
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MORGAN STANLEY Agenda Number: 932818670
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Security: 617446448
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: MS
ISIN: US6174464486
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
REPORT
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MOTOROLA, INC. Agenda Number: 932862976
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Security: 620076109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MOT
ISIN: US6200761095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. BROWN Mgmt For For
D. DORMAN Mgmt For For
W. HAMBRECHT Mgmt For For
J. LEWENT Mgmt For For
K. MEISTER Mgmt For For
T. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
N. NEGROPONTE Mgmt For For
S. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
R. SOMMER Mgmt For For
J. STENGEL Mgmt For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Mgmt For For
D. WARNER III Mgmt For For
J. WHITE Mgmt For For
M. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shr Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN MUENCHEN, MUENC Agenda Number: 701486929
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Security: D55535104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008430026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1.A Submission of the report of the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board and the corporate governance report including
the remuneration report for the financial
year 2007
1.B Submission of the adopted Company financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and management report for the financial
year 2007, the approved consolidated financial
statements and management report for the Group
for the financial year 2007, and the explanatory
report on the information in accordance with
Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the
German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained Mgmt For For
profi ts from the financial year 2007
3. Resolution to approve the actions of the Board Mgmt For For
of Management
4. Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorisation to buy back and use own shares Mgmt For For
6. Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives Mgmt For For
7. Amendment to Article 15 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
(Remuneration of the Supervisory Board)
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NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD, MELBOURNE VIC Agenda Number: 701446545
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Security: Q65336119
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000NAB4
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 436099 DUE TO SPLITTING OF 5TH RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
the reports for the YE 30 SEP 2007
2.1 Re-elect Mrs. Patricia Cross as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.2 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Gilbert as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.3 Re-elect Ms. Jillian Segal as a Director, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
2.4 Re-elect Sir Malcolm Williamson as a Director, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
S.3 Approve and adopt the Constitution tabled at Mgmt For For
the AGM as the Constitution of the Company,
in place of the present Constitution, with
effect from the close of the meeting
4. Approve that the maximum aggregate amount of Mgmt For For
remuneration that may be provided to the Non-Executive
Directors of the Company be increased by AUD
1,000,000 per annum to a maximum of AUD 4,500,000
per annum
5.A Approve to grant shares to the Group Chief Executive, Mgmt For For
Mr. John Stewart, under the Company's Short-Term
Incentive Plan, as specified
5.B Approve to grant performance rights to the Group Mgmt For For
Chief Executive, Mr. John Stewart, under the
Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, as specified
6.A Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Ahmed Fahour
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive
Plans, as specified
6.B Approve to grant shares, performance options Mgmt For For
and performance shares to Mr. Michael Ullmer
[an Executive Director], under the Company's
Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentives
Plans, as specified
7. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
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NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825219
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Security: 635405103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: NCC
ISIN: US6354051038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BARFIELD Mgmt For For
J.S. BROADHURST Mgmt For For
C.M. CONNOR Mgmt For For
B.P. HEALY Mgmt For For
J.D. KELLY Mgmt For For
A.H. KORANDA Mgmt For For
M.B. MCCALLISTER Mgmt For For
P.A. ORMOND Mgmt For For
P.E. RASKIND Mgmt For For
G.L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
J.S. THORNTON Mgmt For For
M. WEISS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt For For
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt For For
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt For For
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt For For
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt For For
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association
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NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932907251
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Security: 649295102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker: NWY
ISIN: US6492951024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BODIL M. ARLANDER Mgmt For For
PHILIP M. CARPENTER III Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. CRYSTAL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
JOHN D. HOWARD Mgmt For For
LOUIS LIPSCHITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
GRACE NICHOLS Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. PERKAL Mgmt For For
ARTHUR E. REINER Mgmt For For
RONALD W. RISTAU Mgmt For For
PAMELA GRUNDER SHEIFFER 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
JANUARY 31, 2009.
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932891371
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Security: 651718504
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: NR
ISIN: US6517185046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID C. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
JERRY W. BOX Mgmt For For
G. STEPHEN FINLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL L. HOWES Mgmt For For
JAMES W. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
F. WALKER TUCEI, JR. Mgmt For For
GARY L. WARREN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Mgmt For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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NOKIA CORP Agenda Number: 701516823
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Security: X61873133
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009000681
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MID Non-Voting No vote
446447 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTION
1. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY VOTED ON MID 446447 YOU
WILL NEED TO RE-VOTE ON THIS MEETING.
. Non-Voting No vote
. Non-Voting No vote
1. Presentation of the Annual Accounts and the Non-Voting No vote
Auditors' Report.
2. Approval of the Annual Accounts. Mgmt For For
3. The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share for the fiscal
year 2007. The dividend will be paid to shareholders
registered in the Register of Shareholders
held by Finnish Central Securities Depository
Ltd on the record date, 13 MAY 2008. The Board
proposes that the dividend be paid on or about
27 MAY 2008.
4. Discharging of the Chairman, the Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors, and the President,
from liability.
5. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the remuneration payable to the Members
of the Board of Directors to be elected at
the Annual General Meeting for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009 be as follows: EUR 440,000 for the Chairman,
EUR 150,000 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 130,000
for each Member. In addition, the Committee
proposes that the Chairman of the Audit Committee
and Chairman of the Personnel Committee will
each receive an additional annual fee of EUR
25,000, and other Members of the Audit Committee
an additional annual fee of EUR 10,000 each.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
proposes that approximately 40% of the remuneration
be paid in Nokia shares purchased from the
market.
6. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board Members be ten.
7. The Board's Corporate Governance and Nomination Mgmt For For
Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the following current Board Members: Georg
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmstrom,
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie Scardino and
Keijo Suila, be re-elected for the term until
the close of the Annual General Meeting in
2009. The Committee also proposes that Risto
Sillasmaa be elected as new member of the Board
for the same term. Mr. Sillasmaa is a founder
of F-Secure Corporation, which provides security
services protecting consumers and businesses
again computer viruses and other threats from
the Internet and mobile network. He was the
President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation during
1999-2006. Currently, Mr. Sillasmaa is the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of F-Secure
Corporation, a Board member in Elisa Corporation,
and a Board Chair or Board member in some private
companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Federation of Finnish Technology
Industries.
8. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that the external auditor
to be elected at the Annual General Meeting
be reimbursed according to the Auditor's invoice,
and in compliance with the purchase policy
approved by the Audit Committee.
9. The Board's Audit Committee proposes to the Mgmt For For
Annual General Meeting that PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oy be re-elected as the Company's Auditor for
the fiscal year 2008.
10. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting Mgmt For For
authorize the Board to resolve to repurchase
a maximum of 370,000,000 Nokia shares by using
funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Repurchases will reduce funds available for
distribution of profits. The shares may be
repurchased in order to develop the capital
structure of the Company, which includes carrying
out the announced stock repurchase plan. In
addition, the shares may be repurchased in
order to finance or carry out acquisitions
or other arrangements, to settle tile Company's
equity-based incentive plans, to be transferred
for other purposes, or to be cancelled. The
shares can be repurchased either a) through
a tender offer made to all the shareholders
on equal terms determined by the Board, in
proportion to the shares held by the shareholders,
and for an equal price determined by the Board;
or b) through public trading and on such stock
exchanges the rules of which allow companies
to trade with their own shares. In this case
the shares would be repurchased in another
proportion than that of the current shareholders.
It is proposed that tile authorization be effective
until 30 JUN 2009.
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NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 701605632
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Security: J59009159
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3762600009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt Against Against
1.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2. Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Mgmt For For
to executives and employees of subsidiaries
of the Company
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NORDEA BK AB PUBL EXTENDIBLE MEDIUM TERM BK NTS BOOK ENTRY 144A Agenda Number: 701470837
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Security: W57996105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000427361
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting No vote
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE
OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS.
IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Elect Mr. Claes Beyer, Member of the Swedish Mgmt For For
Bar Association as the Chairman for the general
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
4. Elect at least 1 minutes checker Mgmt For For
5. Approve to determine whether the general meeting Mgmt For For
has been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and the consolidated Mgmt For For
accounts, and the audit report and the Group
Audit report, in connection with the presentation
of the Board of Directors' work and speech
by the Group Chief Executive Officer
7. Adopt the income statement and the consolidated Mgmt For For
income statement, and the balance sheet and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the dispositions of the Company's profit Mgmt For For
according to the adopted balance sheet; the
Board of Directors and the Managing Director
propose a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share, and
further, that the record date for dividend
should be 08 APR 2008; with this record date,
the dividend is scheduled to be sent out by
VPC AB on 15 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability for the Members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Members Mgmt For For
at 11, until the end of the next AGM
11. Approve the fees for the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
shall be EUR 252,000 for the Chairman, EUR
97,650 for the Vice Chairman and EUR 75,600
per Member for the other Members; in addition,
fees shall be payable for extraordinary Board
meetings amounting to EUR 1,840 per meeting
attended and for Committee meetings EUR 2,370
for the Committee Chairman and EUR 1,840 for
the other Members per meeting attended; by
extraordinary Board meetings are meant meetings
in addition to the 13 ordinary meetings to
be held until the next AGM of shareholders;
remuneration is not paid to the Members who
are Employees of the Nordea Group; and the
fees to the Auditors shall be payable as per
invoice
12. Re-elect Messrs. Hans Dalborg, Marie Ehrling, Mgmt For For
Tom Knutzen, Lars G. Nordstrom, Timo Peltola,
Ursula Ranin and Bjorn Saven as the Board Members
and elect Messrs. Stine Bosse, Svein Jacobsen,
Heidi M. Petersen and Bjorn Wahlroos as the
Board Members, for the period until the end
of the next AGM of shareholders; re-elect Mr.
Hans Dalborg as the Chairman, for the period
until the end of the next AGM; if Mr. Hans
Dalborg's assignment as the Chairman of the
Board is discontinued prematurely, the Board
of Directors shall elect a new Chairman
13. Approve to establish a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
with the task to present at general meetings,
where election shall take place of Board Member
and/or Chairman of the Board and/or Auditor
and/or decision shall be made regarding fees
for Board Members and/or Auditor, proposals
to the general meeting for such decisions;
the Nomination Committee shall consist of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and 4 other
Members; the Committee shall elect its Chairman
among themselves; the Chairman of the Board
may not serve as Chairman of the Nomination
Committee; shareholders with the 4 largest
shareholdings in terms of voting right in the
Company shall be entitled to appoint 1 Member
each; changes in the composition of the Committee
may take place owing to shareholders, which
have appointed a Member to the Committee, selling
all or parts of their shareholdings in Nordea;
the Nomination Committee is entitled to co-opt
Members to the Committee, who represent shareholders
that, after the constituting of the Committee,
have come to be among the shareholders with
the 4 largest shareholdings in terms of voting
rights in the Company and that are not already
represented in the Committee; such co-opted
Members do not participate in the Nomination
Committee's decisions; the Nomination Committee
is moreover entitled to co-opt a maximum of
3 persons who in respect of the work of the
Committee possess the required knowledge and
experience of the social, business and cultural
conditions that prevail in the regions and
market areas in which the Group's main business
operations are conducted; such co-opted Members
do not participate in the Nomination Committee's
decisions; such co-opted Members are entitled
to remuneration from the Company for work carried
out as well as compensation for costs incurred,
as decided by the Committee; the Nomination
Committee will be constituted on the basis
of the known shareholding in the Company as
per 31 AUG 2008
14. Amend the Article 3 of the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
as specified
15.A Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company
on a regulated market where the Company's ordinary
shares are listed or by means of an acquisition
offer directed to all holders of ordinary shares,
up to a number not exceeding the equivalent
of 10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; acquisitions shall be paid for primarily
with money from funds appropriated by a general
meeting; the aim of the acquisition of own
shares is to facilitate an adjustment of the
Company's capital structure to prevailing capital
requirements and to make it possible to use
own shares as payment in connection with acquisitions
of companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses
15.B Authorize the Board of Directors, for the period Mgmt For For
until the next AGM of shareholders, to decide
on conveyance of ordinary shares in the Company
to be used as payment in connection with acquisitions
of Companies or businesses or in order to finance
acquisitions of Companies or businesses; conveyance
of ordinary shares may be made in another way
than on a regulated market up to the number
of ordinary shares in the Company that at any
time are held by the Company; conveyance of
ordinary shares in the Company shall be made
at an estimated market value and may be made
with deviation from the shareholders' preferential
rights; payment for conveyed ordinary shares
may be made in cash, by contribution in kind,
or by set-off of debt against the Company
16. Approve, in order to facilitate its securities Mgmt For For
business, up until the next AGM of shareholders,
may purchase own ordinary shares according
to Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Securities
Market Act [Lagen (2007:528] om vardepappersmarknaden];
however, with the limitation that such shares
must never exceed 1% of the total number of
shares in the Company; the price for acquired
ordinary shares shall equal the market price
prevailing at the time of the acquisition
17. Approve that the Nordea maintains remuneration Mgmt For For
levels and other conditions needed to recruit
and retain an Executive Officer with competence
and capacity to deliver according to Group
targets; a fixed salary is paid for fully satisfactory
performance; in addition variable salary can
be offered to reward performance meeting agreed,
specific targets; the variable salary shall
be general rule not exceed 35% of a fixed salary,
and is determined by to what extent predetermined
personal objectives are met and the level of
customer satisfaction, return on equity, income
growth or other financial targets are reached,
respectively; a Long Term Incentive Programme
is proposed to be introduced; the Programme
which is share- and performance-based, requires
an initial investment by the participants;
according to the Programme the remuneration
is proposed to be given in the form of a right
to acquire Nordea shares; if the Long Term
Incentive Programme is not approved the variable
salary may be increased and shall as a general
rule not exceed 50% of fixed salary; Non-monetary
benefits are given as a means to facilitate
Group Executive Management Members' in their
work performance and are determined by what
is considered fair in relation to general market
practice; pension conditions shall also be
adapted to conditions on the market in relation
to the situation in the country where the Member
of Group Executive Management permanently resides;
notice and severance pay in total shall not
exceed 24 months' of fixed salary, apart from
the new Chief Executive Officer who during
the first 2 years will have 6 months; pay the
above guidelines shall include the Managing
Director and the Executives reporting directly
to him also being Members of the Group Executive
Management; and the Board of Directors may
deviate from the guidelines, if there in a
certain case are special reasons for this
18.A Approve to decide on a Long Term Incentive Programme Mgmt For For
2008, basically based upon the below referred
conditions and principles: i) the duration
of the LTIP 2008 shall be 4 years with an initial
vesting period of 2 years and a measurement
period of performance conditions during the
FY's 2008 and 2009; the LTIP 2008 will target
up to 400 Managers and Key Employees identified
as essential to the future development of the
Nordea Group; ii) for each ordinary share the
participant invests and locks in to the LTIP
2008 the participant is granted a right, a
right, to acquire 1 ordinary share for an exercise
price of EUR 3.00 at a future date [a Matching
Share] and rights, B, C and D rights, to acquire
3 additional ordinary shares for an exercise
price per share of EUR 2.00, at a future date
conditional upon fulfillment of certain performance
conditions [Performance Shares]; under certain
circumstances participants may instead be offered
a cash-based settlement; iii) the A-D rights
to acquire Matching Shares and Performance
Shares shall be granted in connection with
the announcement of the interim report for
the first quarter 2008, with certain individual
exemptions; the exercise price for the acquisition
of Matching Shares and Performance Shares,
respectively, in accordance with the A-D rights
shall be adjusted for dividends during the
vesting and exercise period [until exercise],
the adjusted exercise price may however not
be lower than EUR 0.10; iv) the number of granted
A-D rights that finally can be exercised for
the acquisition of Matching Shares and Performance
Shares is conditional upon continued employment,
the holding of locked within LTIP2008 and,
for B-D Rights, on certain predetermined performance
conditions, such as increase in risk adjusted
profit per share and total shareholder return
compared to certain Nordic and European banks;
and v) authorize the Board to decide on detailed
terms and conditions of the LTIP 2008
18.B Approve, with reference to the specified background, Mgmt For For
to resolve on the conveyance of shares under
the LTIP 2008 and LTIP 2008 in accordance with
the specified principal terms and conditions
19.A PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve that the Company, together with the
other 3 major Swedish banks, grants loans in
the total amount of 8,000,000,000 Swedish Kronor
for the implementation of a development plan
regarding Landskrona municipality; implementation
period: approximately 12 years; borrower: a
fund, foundation or limited liability Company
with the working name Landskrona Rekonstruktion
19.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 100,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to a primarily business-funded
institute designated the Institute for integration
and growth in Landskrona; the institute shall
through research and field work among other
things work against segregation, xenophobia
and poverty
19.C PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to grant a loan in the amount of 100,000,000
Swedish Kronor to a legal entity in which Tommy
Jonasson has a decision-making influence and
whose operations, through the purchase of property,
comprise prevention/limitation of the segregation
process in westerm Skana
19.D PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to allocate 2,000,000 Swedish Kronor
of the 2007 result to be used for crime prevention
measures in Landskrona; the amount shall be
administered by and used according to instructions
from Messrs. Tommy Jonasson and Anneli Heiskanen
20. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to make it
possible for the Company to henceforth hold
the AGM alternately in the countries [capital
cities] where Nordea is the largest or the
second largest bank
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825257
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Security: 665859104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: NTRS
ISIN: US6658591044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
DIPAK C. JAIN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR L. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. MOONEY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
JOHN W. ROWE Mgmt For For
HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932884592
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Mgmt For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shr Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP Shr Against For
PAYMENTS.
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NOVARTIS AG, BASEL Agenda Number: 701453425
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Security: H5820Q150
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012005267
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 436581, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, including the remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the financial statements of Novartis
AG and the Group Consolidated financial statements
for the business year 2007
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Executive Committee from
liability for their activities during the business
year 2007
3. Approve the available earnings as per balance Mgmt For For
sheets as specified and a total dividend payment
of CHF 3,929,967 is equivalent to a gross dividend
of CHF 1.60 per registered share of CHF 0.50
nominal value entitled to dividends; assuming
that the Board of Directors' proposal for the
earnings appropriation is approved, payment
will be made with effect from 29 FEB 2008
4. Approve to cancel 85,348,000 shares repurchased Mgmt For For
under the 4th and 5th share repurchase programs
and to reduce the share capital accordingly
by CHF 42,674,000 from CHF 1,364,485,500 to
CHF 1,321,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5. Authorize the Board of Directors to launch a Mgmt For For
6th share repurchase program to repurchase
shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 10 billion
via a 2nd trading line on virt-x; these shares
are to be cancelled and are thus not subject
to the 10% threshold of own shares with in
the meaning of Article 659 of the Swiss Code
of obligations; the necessary amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation [reduction of
share capital] shall be submitted to the shareholders
6.1 Amend Article 19 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
6.2 Amend Article 33 of the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For For
as specified
7.1.a Re-elect Mr. Peter Burckhardt M.D. as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 1-year term
7.1.b Re-elect Mr. Ulrich Lehner Ph.D., as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.c Re-elect Mr. Alexander F.Jetzer as a Director, Mgmt For For
for a 3-year term
7.1.d Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director, for Mgmt For For
a 3-year term
7.2 Elect Mr. Ann Fudge as a Director, for a 3-year Mgmt For For
term
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of Novartis AG and the Group Auditors, for
a further year
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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 932849156
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Security: 67020Y100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: NUAN
ISIN: US67020Y1001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHARLES W. BERGER Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HARRIS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. JANEWAY Mgmt For For
KATHARINE A. MARTIN Mgmt For For
MARK B. MYERS Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
PAUL A. RICCI Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. TERESI Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
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NYSE EURONEXT Agenda Number: 932850868
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Security: 629491101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: NYX
ISIN: US6294911010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELLYN L. BROWN Mgmt For For
MARSHALL N. CARTER Mgmt For For
SIR GEORGE COX Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. FORD Mgmt For For
SYLVAIN HEFES Mgmt For For
JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS Mgmt For For
DOMINIQUE HOENN Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
JAMES S. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND Mgmt For For
JAMES J. MCNULTY Mgmt For For
DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER Mgmt For For
BARON JEAN PETERBROECK Mgmt For For
ALICE M. RIVLIN Mgmt For For
RICARDO SALGADO Mgmt For For
JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE Mgmt For For
RIJNHARD VAN TETS Mgmt For For
SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NYSE EURONEXT OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
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OMNICOM GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932843685
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Security: 681919106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: OMC
ISIN: US6819191064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. WREN Mgmt For For
BRUCE CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ROBERT CHARLES CLARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ERROL M. COOK Mgmt For For
SUSAN S. DENISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. HENNING Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MURPHY Mgmt For For
JOHN R. PURCELL Mgmt For For
LINDA JOHNSON RICE Mgmt For For
GARY L. ROUBOS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932813858
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Mar-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION STOCK FROM
600,100,000 SHARES TO 750,100,000 SHARES, OF
WHICH 100,000 SHARES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS
PREFERRED STOCK, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ON SEMICONDUCTOR Mgmt For For
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER
SHARE, PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER AND REORGANIZATION, DATED AS OF DECEMBER
13, 2007, BY AND AMONG ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,
ORANGE ACQUISITION CORPORATION AND AMIS HOLDINGS,
INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE Mgmt For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE
IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FIRST
TWO PROPOSALS LISTED ABOVE.
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932856036
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Security: 682189105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: ONNN
ISIN: US6821891057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEITH D. JACKSON Mgmt For For
FRANCIS P. BARTON Mgmt For For
PHILLIP D. HESTER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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ORBCOMM INC. Agenda Number: 932849308
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Security: 68555P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ORBC
ISIN: US68555P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARC EISENBERG Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY KELLEHER Mgmt For For
JOHN MAJOR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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OSI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932888273
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Security: 671040103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: OSIP
ISIN: US6710401034
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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
SANTO J. COSTA Mgmt For For
DARYL K. GRANNER, M.D. Mgmt For For
JOSEPH KLEIN, III Mgmt For For
KENNETH B. LEE, JR. Mgmt For For
VIREN MEHTA Mgmt For For
DAVID W. NIEMIEC Mgmt For For
H.M. PINEDO, MD, PH.D. Mgmt For For
KATHARINE B. STEVENSON Mgmt For For
JOHN P. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 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, 2008.
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PERFICIENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932894339
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Security: 71375U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-2008
Ticker: PRFT
ISIN: US71375U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN T. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
RALPH C. DERRICKSON Mgmt For For
MAX D. HOPPER Mgmt Withheld Against
KENNETH R. JOHNSEN Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID S. LUNDEEN Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS PERFICIENT INC.'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932912733
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Security: 716578109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jun-2008
Ticker: PETD
ISIN: US7165781094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOSEPH E. CASABONA Mgmt For For
RICHARD W. MCCULLOUGH Mgmt For For
LARRY F. MAZZA Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PARKE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Mgmt Against Against
OF INCORPORATION TO: (1) INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.01, OF THE COMPANY FROM 50,000,000 SHARES
TO 100,000,000 SHARES, AND (2) AUTHORIZE 50,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01,
OF THE COMPANY, WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PLAN
FROM 40,000 TO 100,000 AND CHANGE THE VESTING.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAN IS PRESENTED
IN EXHIBIT B TO THE COMPANY'S PROXY.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PHILIPS ELECTRS N V Agenda Number: 701469783
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Security: N6817P109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009538
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Speech President. Non-Voting No vote
2a Adoption of the 2007 financial statements. Mgmt For For
2b Explanation of policy on additions to reserves Non-Voting No vote
and dividends.
2c Adoption of the dividend to shareholders of Mgmt For For
EUR 0.70 per common share.
2d Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Board of Management.
2e Discharge of the responsibilities of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
3 Re-appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as external Mgmt For For
auditor of the Company.
4a Re-appointment of Mr. K.A.L.M. van Miert as Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board.
4b Re-appointment of Mr. E. Kist as member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board.
5 Amendment of the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
6 Amendment of the remuneration policy for the Mgmt For For
Board of Management.
7 Amendment of the remuneration of the members Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board.
8 Amendment of the Articles of Association. Mgmt For For
9a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
issue or grant rights to acquire shares.
9b Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
restrict or exclude the pre-emption right accruing
to shareholders.
10 Cancellation of shares. Mgmt For For
11a Authorization of the Board of Management to Mgmt For For
acquire shares in the Company.
11b Renewal of the authorization of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management referred to under 11 sub a to acquire
additional shares in the Company in connection
with the share repurchase program.
12 Any other business. Non-Voting No vote
BLOCKING IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE A RECORD DATE Non-Voting No vote
HAS BEEN SETUP ON MARCH 5, 2008. ALSO, PLEASE
NOTE THAT VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER
VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE
VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. Agenda Number: 932835020
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Security: G7127P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: PTP
ISIN: BMG7127P1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. BANK Mgmt For For
DAN R. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
ROBERT V. DEUTSCH Mgmt For For
A. JOHN HASS Mgmt For For
EDMUND R. MEGNA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. PRICE Mgmt For For
PETER T. PRUITT Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION UPON A PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932893440
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Security: 741503403
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2008
Ticker: PCLN
ISIN: US7415034039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFERY H. BOYD Mgmt For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Mgmt For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Mgmt For For
JAN L. DOCTER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Mgmt For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Mgmt For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Mgmt For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1999 Mgmt For For
OMNIBUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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PRUDENTIAL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701540381
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Security: G72899100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007099541
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and consider the Directors' report and Mgmt For For
financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2007
with the Auditor's report thereon
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Re-elect Mr. K. B. Dadiseth as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. K. A. O'Donovan as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. J.H. Ross as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Lord Turnbull as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Elect Sir W. F. W. Bischoff as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Elect Ms. A.F. Godbehere as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Elect Mr. T .C. Thiam as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor until Mgmt For For
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which the Company's accounts are laid
11. Authorize the Directors to determine the amount Mgmt For For
of the Auditor's remuneration
12. Declare a final dividend of 12.3 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2007,
which shall be payable on 20 MAY 2008 to shareholders
who are on the register of Members at the close
of business on 11 APR 2008
13. Approve the new remuneration arrangements for Mgmt For For
the Chief Executive of M&G including a new
Long-Term Incentive Plan [the M&G Executive
Long-Term Incentive Plan], as specified and
the Chief Executive of M&G participation in
the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan,
as specified and authorize the Directors, to
do all acts and things which they may consider
necessary or expedient to implement the arrangements
and to carry the M&G Executive Long-Term Incentive
Plan into effect including the making of any
amendments to the rules as they may consider
necessary or desirable
14. Appove to renew, the authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares, without prejudice to any authority
conferred on the Directors by or pursuant to
Article 12 of the Company's Articles of Association
to allot relevant securities [Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985]; [Authority expires
at the end of the next AGM] and for that period
the Section 80 amount in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares shall be GBP 41,150,000
S.15 Authorize the Directors, conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing of resolution 14, to allot equity securities
[Section 94 of the Companies Act 1985] for
cash pursuant to the authority conferred on
the Directors by Article 13 of the Company's
Articles of Association and for this purpose
allotment of equity securities shall include
a sale of relevant shares as provided in Section
94(3A) of that Act as if Section 89(1) of the
act did not apply, to such allotment provided
that the maximum aggregate nominal amount of
equity securities that may be allotted or sold
pursuant to the authority under Article 13(b)
is GBP 6,175,000; and [Authority expires at
the end of the next AGM of the Company]
S.16 Authorize the Company, pursuant to Article 58 Mgmt For For
of the Company's Articles of Association and
in accordance with Section 166 of the Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163(3) of the Companies Act] of up to 247 Million
ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price [exclusive
of expenses] of 5 pence and equal to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for such shares derived from the London Stock
Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business
days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2009 or 18 months]; the
Company, before the expiry, may make a contract
to purchase ordinary shares which will or may
be executed wholly or partly after such expiry]
S.17 Adopt the new Articles of Association, as specified, Mgmt For For
as the Articles of Association Articles of
the Company in substitution for, and the exclusion
of, the existing Articles of Association of
the Company
S.18 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in respect of Directors' qualification shares
by the deletion of the reference to ' two months'
and be replaced with a reference to ' one year'
Transact any other business Non-Voting No vote
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PSYCHIATRIC SOLUTIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932858472
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Security: 74439H108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: PSYS
ISIN: US74439H1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOEY A. JACOBS Mgmt For For
EDWARD K. WISSING Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. PETRIE, M.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE PSYCHIATRIC Mgmt Against Against
SOLUTIONS, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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QUEST SOFTWARE, INC. Agenda Number: 932862611
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Security: 74834T103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: QSFT
ISIN: US74834T1034
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VINCENT C. SMITH Mgmt For For
RAYMOND J. LANE Mgmt For For
JERRY MURDOCK, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
AUGUSTINE L. NIETO II Mgmt For For
KEVIN M. KLAUSMEYER Mgmt For For
PAUL A. SALLABERRY Mgmt For For
H. JOHN DIRKS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF OUR 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE Mgmt Against Against
PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF OUR EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST Agenda Number: 932894567
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Security: 751452202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: RPT
ISIN: US7514522025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARTHUR H. GOLDBERG Mgmt For For
MARK K. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN FOR Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE TRUSTEES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD Shr For Against
OF TRUSTEES TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932865237
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Security: 754212108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RAVN
ISIN: US7542121089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ANTHONY W. BOUR Mgmt For For
DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. EVERIST Mgmt For For
MARK E. GRIFFIN Mgmt For For
CONRAD J. HOIGAARD Mgmt For For
KEVIN T. KIRBY Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
RONALD M. MOQUIST Mgmt For For
DANIEL A. RYKHUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847392
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Security: 756109104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: O
ISIN: US7561091049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. CAMERON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JR. Mgmt For For
PRIYA CHERIAN HUSKINS Mgmt For For
ROGER P. KUPPINGER Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. LEWIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL D. MCKEE Mgmt For For
GREGORY T. MCLAUGHLIN Mgmt For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Mgmt For For
WILLARD H. SMITH JR Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC, SLOUGH Agenda Number: 701512750
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Security: G74079107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B24CGK77
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Adopt the 2007 report and financial statements Mgmt For For
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Adrian Bellamy [member of the remuneration Mgmt Abstain Against
committees]
5. Re-elect Mr. Graham Mackay [member of the remuneration Mgmt For For
committees]
6. Re-elect Mr. Bart Becht Mgmt For For
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors
8. Authorize the Directors to determine the Auditors' Mgmt For For
the remuneration
9. Approve to renew the authority to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.10 Approve to renew the power to disapply pre-emption Mgmt For For
rights
S.11 Approve to renew the authority to purchase own Mgmt For For
shares
S.12 Amend the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
13. Approve the electronic communications with shareholders Mgmt For For
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REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843192
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Security: 758750103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: RBC
ISIN: US7587501039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. FISCHER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAKESH SACHDEV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL N. SKORNICKA Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2008.
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RENT-A-CENTER, INC. Agenda Number: 932854715
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Security: 76009N100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: RCII
ISIN: US76009N1000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARK E. SPEESE Mgmt For For
JEFFERY M. JACKSON Mgmt For For
LEONARD H. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP, REGISTERED INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008,
AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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REPSOL YPF S A Agenda Number: 701508193
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Security: E8471S130
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0173516115
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
14 MAY 2008). CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve the annual accounts, Management report Mgmt For For
and application of earnings, all for the YE
31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the modification of Article 49 of By Mgmt For For
Laws
3.1 Elect Mr. Isidre Faine Casas as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Elect Mr. Juan Maria Nin Genova as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Appoint the accounts Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Authorize the Board for the acquisition of own Mgmt For For
shares, overruling the agreement reached in
the GM of 09 MAY 2007
6. Authorize the Board ot ratify and execute approved Mgmt For For
resolutions
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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ROCHE HLDG LTD Agenda Number: 701460456
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Security: H69293217
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012032048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting No vote
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approval of the annual report [including the Non-Voting No vote
remuneration report], financial statements
and consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors' actions Non-Voting No vote
3. Vote on the appropriation of available earnings Non-Voting No vote
4. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation Non-Voting No vote
5.1 Re-election of Prof. Bruno Gehrig to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.2 Re-election of Mr. Lodewijk J.R. De Vink to Non-Voting No vote
the Board, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.3 Re-election of Mr. Walter Frey to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
5.4 Re-election of Dr. Andreas Oeri to the Board, Non-Voting No vote
as provided by the Articles of Incorporation
6. Election of the Statutory and the Group Auditors Non-Voting No vote
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701495889
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. C.A.M. Buchan Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. J.M. Currie Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mrs J.C. Kong Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir. Tom McKillop Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir. Steve Robson Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. G.R. Whitlaker Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
11. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Approve to create additional ordinary shares Mgmt For For
13. Approve to renew authority to allot ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
14. Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
15. Approve to allow the purchase of own shares Mgmt For For
16. Approve to create additional preference shares Mgmt For For
and renew Directors' authority to allot preference
shares
17. Approve to renew authority to offer shares in Mgmt For For
lieu of cash dividend
18. Approve to adopt new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH Agenda Number: 701563151
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Security: G76891111
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007547838
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve to increase the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by the creation of an additional
6,123,010,462 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and the authority
to allot relevant securities conferred on the
Directors of the Company by Article 13(B) of
the Articles of Association for the prescribed
ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied
by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined
in the Articles of Association] by GBP 1,530,752,616
to GBP 2,364,677,687
2. Approve in addition to increase the authorized Mgmt For For
share capital proposed in Resolution 1, the
authorized share capital of the Company be
increased by the creation of an additional
1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each
in the capital of the Company, such shares
forming one class with the existing ordinary
shares and having attached thereto the respective
rights and privileges and being subject to
the limitations and restrictions set out in
the Articles of Association of the Company
[the Articles of Association]; and pursuant
to Article 148 of the Articles of Association,
upon the recommendation of the Directors, an
amount of up to GBP 250,000,000 [being part
of the sums standing to the credit of any of
the Company's distributable reserves, share
premium account or capital redemption reserve
as the Directors at their discretion may determine]
be capitalized, being such amount as the Directors
may determine for the purposes of issuing new
ordinary shares instead of paying an interim
dividend in respect of the FYE on 31 DEC 2008
and authorize the Directors, to apply such
amount in paying up new ordinary shares on
the register on such record date as the Directors
may determine with authority to deal with fractional
entitlements arising out of such allotments
as they think fit and authority to take all
such other steps as they may deem necessary
or desirable to implement such capitalization
and allotment; and pursuant to Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 to exercise all the
powers of the Company to allot relevant securities
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 250,000,000
provided that such authority shall be limited
to the allotment of relevant securities pursuant
to, in connection with or for the purposes
of the capitalization of reserves referred
to in this resolution, [Authority expires on
31 DEC 2008] and the Directors may during such
period make offers or agreements which would
or might require securities to be allotted
after the expiry of such period
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701546751
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Security: G7690A100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Company's annual accounts for the Mgmt For For
financial year ended 31 DEC 2007, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditors'
report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007, as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company effect from 21 MAY 2008
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voster as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize the Board, in substitution for all Mgmt For For
existing authority to extent unused, to allot
relevant securities [Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985], up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 147 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009]; and the Board
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board , pursuant to Section 95 Mgmt For For
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [within the meaning of Section 94
of the said Act] for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by the previous resolution and/or
where such allotment constitutes an allotment
of equity securities by virtue of section 94(3A)
of the said Act as if sub-section (1) of Section
89 of the said act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be
limited to: [a] the allotment of equity securities
in connection with a rights issue, open offer
or any other per-emptive offer in favour of
holders of ordinary shares [excluding treasury
shares] where their equity securities respectively
attributable to the interests of such ordinary
shareholders on a fixed record date are proportionate
[as nearly as may be] to the respective numbers
of ordinary shares held by them [as the case
may be] [subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Board may deem necessary
or expedient to deal with fractional entitlements
or legal or practical problems arising in any
overseas territory, the requirements of any
regulatory body or stock exchange or any other
matter whatsoever]: and [b] the allotment [otherwise
than pursuant to sub-paragraph (A) above] of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
value of EUR 22 million; [authority expires
at the earlier conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or 19 AUG 2009], save that the
Company may before such expiry make an offer
or agreement which would or might require equity
securities to be allotted after such expiry
and the Board may allot equity securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as
if the power conferred hereby had not expired
S.11 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of
up to 6 million ordinary shares of EUR 0.07
each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum
price of EUR 0.07 per share and not more than
5% above the average market value of those
shares, over the previous 5 business days before
the purchase is made and the stipulated by
Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 09 AUG 2009]; may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry, in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any Currency, including Pounds sterling,
US Dollars and Euros
12. Authorize, in accordance with Section 366 of Mgmt For For
the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company
[and its subsidiaries], the Company [and all
companies that are subsidiaries of the company
at any time during the period for which this
resolution has effect] (A) make political
donations to political organizations other
than political parties not exceeding GBP 200,000
in total per annum: and (B) incur political
expenditure not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the Company or 19 AUG 2009],
in this resolution, the terms 'political donation'
, 'Political Expenditure' have the meanings
given to them by Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-term Incentive Plan that under the Long-term
Incentive Plan a conditional award of free
Royal Dutch Shell shares can be made to any
participant in any one year, with a face value
at grant equal to up to four times base salary
14. Approve to extend participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman of
the Meeting for the purpose of identification
be as the Articles of Association of the Company
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Articles of Association
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701553770
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Security: G7690A118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B03MM408
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Company's annual accounts of the Mgmt For For
FYE 31 DEC 2007 together with the Directors'
report and the Auditors report on those accounts
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007 as specified
3. Elect Dr. Josef Ackermann as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
4. Re-elect Sir. Peter Job as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Ricciardi as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company from the conclusion
of this meeting until the conclusion of the
next general meeting before which accounts
are laid
8. Authorize the Board to settle the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors for 2008
9. Authorize theBoard, in substitution for any Mgmt For For
existing authority and for the purpose of Section
80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot relevant
securities [Section 80(2)] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 147 million; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company next year or 19 AUG 2009];
and the Board may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.10 Authorize the Board and pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities Section 94 of the said Act for cash
pursuant to the authority conferred by previous
Resolution, [Section 94[3A]] of the said Act
as if sub- Section[1] of Section 89 of the
said Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights provided that this power is limited
to the allotment of equity securities a) in
connection with a rights issue, open offer
or other offers in favor of ordinary shareholders;
and b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 22 million; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company
on 19 AUG 2009]; and, the Board to allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
S.11 uthorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases of up to 631 million ordinary shares
of EUR 0.07 each in the capital of the Company,
at prices of not less than EUR 0.07 per share,
not more than the higher of and up to 5% above
the average market value of those shares for
the 5 business days before the purchase is
made and stipulated by Artilce 5 (1) of Commission
Regulation[EC] No. 2273/2003; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or19 AUG 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
such shares which would or might be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry in executing
this authority, the Company may purchase shares
using any currency, including pounds sterling,
US dollars and euros
12. Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
366 of the Companies Act 2006 and in substitution
for any previous authorities given to the Company[and
its subsidaries] the Company [and all Companies
that are subsidiaries of the Company at any
time during the period for which this resolution
has effect] to amke political donations to
political organisations other than political
parties not exceeding GBP 200,000 in total
per annum,[Authority expires the earlier at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Companyor
with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 19 AUG 2009], the terms political
donation, political parties, political organisation
and political expenditure have the meanings
given to them by Section 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
13. Approve the revised individual limit under the Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive Plan as specified
14. Approve the extending participation in Restricted Mgmt Abstain Against
Share Plan awards to Executive Directors
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
in substitution for, and to the exclusion of,
the existing Artilces of Association and initialled
by the Chairman of the Meeting for the purpose
of indentification
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ROYAL KPN NV Agenda Number: 701482565
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Security: N4297B146
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting No vote
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting No vote
2007
3. Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
4. Explaination of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting No vote
5. Adopt the dividend over the FY 2007 Mgmt For For
6. Grant discharge the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Management from liability
7. Grant discharge the members of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
board from liability
8. Appoint the Auditor Mgmt For For
9. Approve the arrangement in shares as longterm Mgmt For For
incentive element of the remuneration package
of members of the Board of Management
10. Amend the remuneration for the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
11. Announcement concerning vacancies in the Supervisory Non-Voting No vote
Board arising in 2009
12. Authorize the Board of Management to resolve Mgmt For For
that the Company may acquire its own shares
13. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of own shares
14. Transact any other business and close the meeting Non-Voting No vote
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RSC HOLDINGS INC Agenda Number: 932877383
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Security: 74972L102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-May-2008
Ticker: RRR
ISIN: US74972L1026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHRISTOPHER MINNETIAN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. MONSKY Mgmt For For
DONALD C. ROOF Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
FOR OUR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN WHICH INCLUDES AN INCREASE
IN THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER SUCH PLAN
BY 3,600,000 SHARES TO A TOTAL OF 10,982,943
SHARES.
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RWE AG, ESSEN Agenda Number: 701479455
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Security: D6629K109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007037129
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 27 MAR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
proposal of the appropriation of the distributable
profit
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,771,586,622.55 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 3.15 per no-par
share EUR 10,872.55 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 18 APR 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen
6. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to 10% of its share capital,
at a price differing neither more than 10%
from the market price of the shares if they
are acquired through the stock exchange, nor
more than 20% if they are acquired by way of
a repurchase offer, on or before 16 OCT 2009;
the Company shall also be authorize d to use
put and call options for the repurchase of
up to 5% of its own shares, on or before 16
OCT 2009; the price paid and received for such
options shall not deviate more than 5% from
their theoretical market value, the price paid
for own shares shall not deviate more than
20% from the market price of the shares the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to dispose of the shares in a manner other
than the stock exchange or an offer to all
shareholders if the shares are sold at a price
not materially below their market price, to
use the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, and to retire the shares
7. Resolution on the creation of new authorized Mgmt For For
capital, and the corresponding amendment to
the Article of Association; the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized, with the consent
of the Supervisory Board, to increase the Company's
share capital by up to EUR 287,951,360 through
the issue of new bearer no-par shares against
payment in cash or kind, on or before 16 APR
2013; Shareholders shall be granted subscription
rights except for a capital increase of up
to 10% of the Company's share capital against
payment in cash if the new shares are issued
at a price not materially below their market
price, for a capital increase against payment
in kind in connection with mergers and acquisitions,
and for residual amounts
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SAIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932877028
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Security: 78390X101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker: SAI
ISIN: US78390X1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH C. DAHLBERG Mgmt For For
FRANCE A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
WOLFGANG H. DEMISCH Mgmt For For
JERE A. DRUMMOND Mgmt For For
JOHN J. HAMRE Mgmt For For
MIRIAM E. JOHN Mgmt For For
ANITA K. JONES Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JUMPER Mgmt For For
HARRY M.J. KRAEMER, JR. Mgmt For For
E.J. SANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
LOUIS A. SIMPSON Mgmt For For
A. THOMAS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 2006 EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
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Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SAP AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Agenda Number: 701559986
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Security: D66992104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007164600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 13 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 1,582 ,667,897.40 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par
share EUR 986,567,284.40 shall be carried forward
Ex-dividend and payable date: 04 JUN 2 008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Berlin
6. Election of Mr. Bernard Liautaud to the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire
own shares of up to EUR 120,000,000, at a price
neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below the market price of the shares if
they are acquired through the stock exchange,
nor differing more than 20% from the market
price of the shares if they are acquired by
way of a repurchase offer, on or before 30
NOV 2009; the Company shall be authorized to
sell the shares on the stock exchange and to
offer them to the shareholders for subscription;
the Company shall also be authorized to dispose
of the shares in another manner if they are
sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to offer the shares to BEE Owned
Companies against cash payment (the amount
being limited to EUR 1,500,000), to use these
shares for the acquisition of shares of Systems
Applications Products (South Africa) (Proprietary)
Limited (the amount being limited to EUR 1,500,000),
to offer the shares to other third parties
for acquisition purposes, to use the shares
within the scope of the Company's Stock Option
and Incentive Plans, or for satisfying conversion
and option rights, and to retire the
8. Authorization of the Board of Managing Directors Mgmt Against Against
to use call and put options for t he purpose
of the acquisition of own shares as per item
7
9. Amendments to the Articles of Association a) Mgmt For For
Section 4(11), regarding the authorized capital
III of up to EUR 15,000,000 being revoked b)
Section 23(3), regarding the Company not being
obliged to send documents regarding a shareholders
meeting to the shareholders if the documents
are made available via inter net
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SAVVIS INC. Agenda Number: 932852165
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Security: 805423308
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: SVVS
ISIN: US8054233080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CLYDE A. HEINTZELMAN Mgmt For For
PHILIP J. KOEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY Mgmt For For
JAMES E. OUSLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES P. PELLOW Mgmt For For
D.C. PETERSCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEFFREY H. VON DEYLEN Mgmt For For
MERCEDES A. WALTON Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. WELSH Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
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Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA, RUEIL MALMAISON Agenda Number: 701483252
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Security: F86921107
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000121972
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented earnings for FY: EUR 226,643,349.81
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and the income for the FY be appropriated
as follows: income for the FY: EUR 226,643,349.81;
legal reserve: EUR 3,589,169.00; retained earnings:
EUR 483,791,510.94; distributable income: EUR
706,845,691.75; share premium: EUR 102,642,216,05
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 3.30 per share and will entitle to the
40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code;
this dividend will be paid as from 01 JAN 2008
as required by law
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
Agreements Governed by Article L.225.40 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
agreements entered into which remained in force
during the FY
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
Agreements Governed by Article L.225-88 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
presented Agreement relating to the possible
allowances due to Jean-Pascal Tricoire in case
of cessation of his duties next to a change
of capital of the Company
O.6 Appoint Mr. Leo apotheker as a Member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board, for a 4-year period, in
replacement to Mr. Rene De La Serre
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jerome Mgmt For For
Gallot as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Willy Mgmt For For
Kissling as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Piero Mgmt For For
Sierra as a Member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.10 Ratify the Co-optation of Mr. G. Richard Thoman Mgmt For For
as a Member of the Supervisory Board for a
4-year period, i.e. until the shareholders'
meeting called to approve the financial statements
for the FY 2011
O.11 Appoint Mr. Roland Barrier as a Member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.12 Appoint Mr. Claude Briquet as a Member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board, representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.13 Appoint Mr. Alain Burq as a Member of the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board representing employee shareholders, for
a 4-year period
O.14 Appoint Mr. Rudiger Gilbert as a Member of the Mgmt Against Against
Supervisory Board representing employee shareholders,
for a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr.
Alain Burq
O.15 Appoint Mr. Cam Moffat as a Member of the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board representing employee shareholders, for
a 4-year period, in replacement to Mr. Alain
Burq
O.16 Appoint Mr. Virender Shankar as a Member of Mgmt Against Against
the Supervisory Board representing employee
shareholders, for a 4-year period, in replacement
to Mr. Alain Burq
O.17 Authorize the Executive Committee to buy back Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions as specified: maximum purchase
price: EUR 130.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired: 10% of the capital share, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 3,188,891,680.00;
this authorization is given for a 18-month
period
E.18 Amend the Article number 23 of the Bylaws relating Mgmt For For
to the conditions of participation to shareholders
general meetings
E.19 Authorize the Executive Committee to reduce Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with a Stock Repurchase Plan, up
to a maximum of 10 % of the share capital over
a 24-month period; this authorization is given
for a 24-month period
E.20 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan this delegation
is given for a 60-month period and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 5 of the share
capital; to cancel the shareholders preferential
subscription rights in favour of employees
and Corporate officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders meeting of 26 APR
2008 in the Resolution number 14; and to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.21 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan no preferential
subscription rights will be granted; this delegation
is given or a 18-month period and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 0,5 of the capital
share; authorization if given for a 18- month
period to set the issue price of the ordinary
shares or securities to be issued, in accordance
with the terms and conditions determined by
the shareholders'; meeting; this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
Resolution umber 10 of the share holders meeting
of 26 APR 2007 and Number 20 of the present
general meeting; this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 26 APR 2007
in its Resolution Number 15
E.22 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By law
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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SIEMENS A G Agenda Number: 701427785
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Security: D69671218
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007236101
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive Supervisory Board report, Corporate Non-Voting No vote
Governance report, remuneration report, and
compliance report for fiscal 2006/ 2007
2. Receive financial statements and statutory reports Non-Voting No vote
for fiscal 2006/2007
3. Approve allocation of income and dividends of Mgmt For For
EUR 1.60 per share
4.1 Postpone discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Johannes Feldmayer
4.2 Approve discharge of former Management Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld (until June 30,
2007)
4.3 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter Loescher (as of July 1, 2007)
4.4 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger (as of June 1, 2007)
4.5 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Joe Kaeser for fiscal 2006/2007
4.6 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Rudi Lamprecht for fiscal 2006/2007
4.7 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Eduardo Montes for fiscal 2006/2007
4.8 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Juergen Radomski for fiscal 2006/2007
4.9 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Erich Reinhardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.10 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hermann Requardt for fiscal 2006/2007
4.11 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Uriel Sharef for fiscal 2006/2007
4.12 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Klaus Wucherer for fiscal 2006/2007
4.13 Approve discharge of Management Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Johannes Feldmayer (until September 30,
2007), if discharge should not be postponed
5.1 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Heinrich von Pierer (until April 25,
2007)
5.2 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Cromme for fiscal 2006/2007
5.3 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Ralf Heckmann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.4 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Josef Ackermann for fiscal 2006/2007
5.5 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Lothar Adler for fiscal 2006/2007
5.6 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki for fiscal 2006/2007
5.7 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. John Coombe for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.8 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Hildegard Cornudet for fiscal 2006/2007
5.9 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Birgit Grube for fiscal 2006/2007
5.10 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Bettina Haller (as of April 1, 2007)
5.11 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk for fiscal 2006/2007
5.12 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Berthold Huber for fiscal 2006/2007
5.13 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Walter Kroell for fiscal 2006 /2007
5.14 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Michael Mirow (as of April 25, 2007)
5.15 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Wolfgang Mueller (until January
25, 2007)
5.16 Approve discharge of former Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
Member Mr. Georg Nassauer (until March 31,
2007)
5.17 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Thomas Rackow for fiscal 2006/2007
5.18 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Dieter Scheitor (as of January 25, 2007)
5.19 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Albrecht Schmidt for fiscal 2006/2007
5.20 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle for fiscal 2006/
2007
5.21 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Peter von Siemens for fiscal 2006/2007
5.22 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Mr. Jerry Speyer for fiscal 2006/2007
5.23 Approve discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mgmt For For
Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel for fiscal 2006
/2007
6. Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG Mgmt For For
as the Auditors for fiscal 2007/2008
7. Authorize Share Repurchase Program and reissuance Mgmt For For
or cancellation of Repurchased Shares
8. Authorize use of Financial Derivatives of up Mgmt For For
to 5% of Issued Share Capital when Repurchasing
Shares
9.1 Elect Josef Ackermann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.2 Elect Jean-Louis Beffa to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.3 Elect Gerd von Brandenstein to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.4 Elect Gerhard Cromme to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.5 Elect Michael Diekmann to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.6 Elect Hans Michael Gaul to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.7 Elect Peter Gruss to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.8 Elect Nicola Leibinger- Kammueller to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
9.9 Elect Hakan Samuelsson to the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
9.10 Elect Lord Iain Vallance of Tummel to the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
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Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
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SLM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932865136
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Security: 78442P106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SLM
ISIN: US78442P1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.M. DIEFENDERFER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS Agenda Number: 701496639
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Security: F43638141
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000130809
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 31 DEC 2007, as presented
loss for the FY EUR 961,180,496 .73
O.2 Approve the record the loss for the year as Mgmt For For
a deficit in retained earnings; prior retained
earnings EUR 7,324,427 ,352.11 following this
appropriation, the retained earnings account
will show a new balance of EUR 6,363, 246,855.38.
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.25 per share, and will entitle to
the 40 % deduction provided by the French tax
code this dividend will be paid on 06 JUN 2008
as required by Law, it is reminded that for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid,
were as follows EUR 3.30 for FY 2004 EUR 4.50
for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of
the French Commercial Code, approves the agreements
entered into or which remained in force during
the FY
O.5 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Philippe Mgmt Abstain Against
Citerne as Director for a 4 year period
O.6 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Michel Mgmt For For
Cicurel as a Director for a 4 year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Luc Mgmt For For
Vandevelde as a Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Appoint Mr. Nathalie Rachou as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 4 year period
O.9 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt Against Against
the company's shares on the open market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 175.00, maximum number of shares
to be acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 10,207,239,700.00
[Authorization is given for a 18 month period]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 14 MAY, 2007 in its
resolution number 10 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to take the Mgmt For For
necessary powers to increase the capital, on
one or more occasions, in France or abroad,
by issuance, with preferred subscription rights
maintained, of shares and or debt securities,
or by way of capitalizing reserves, profits,
premiums or other means, provided that such
capitalization is allowed by law and under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising
the par value of existing shares, or by a combination
of these methods the maximum nominal amount
of debt securities which may be issued shall
not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00.this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution number No 10 and 11 the shareholders'
meeting delegates to the Board of Directors
all powers in order to increase the share capital
by way of capitalizing, in 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 550,000,000.00 [authorization
is given for a 26 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 15; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board
of Directors to take all necessary measures
and accompllish all necessary formalities
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by issuance, without preferred subscription
rights maintained, of shares and or debt securities
the maximum nominal amount of shares which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 100,000,000.00
the maximum nominal amount of debt securities
which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00
[authority is granted for a 26 month ] this
amount shall count against the overall value
set forth in resolution number 10 the share
holders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favor of
beneficiaries this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its Resolution number 16
E.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the number of securities to be issued in the
event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right of shareholders,
at the same price as the initial issue, within
30 days of the closing of the subscription
period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial
issue this delegation is granted for a 26 month
period this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10, 11 this authorization supersedes the fraction;
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
Resolution number 17
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital [authority is
granted for a 26 month] this amount shall count
against the overall value set forth in resolution
number 10, 11 this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 18; the shareholders
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
members of a Company savings plan and for an
amount that shall not exceed 3% of the share
capital this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
10 and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favor of Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Company who are Members of
a Company savings Plan; the shareholders meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to otake all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 30
MAY 2006 in its resolution number 19 [authority
is granted for 26 month]
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors, in 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
transactions, to beneficiaries to be chosen
by it, options giving the right either to subscribe
for new shares in the Company to be issued
through a share capital increase, or to purchase
existing shares purchased by the Company, it
being provided that the options shall not give
rights to a total number of shares, which shall
exceed 4% of the share capital the present
[authority is granted for a 26 month period]
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 10 and
11 the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel
the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
share holders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 20
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more Mgmt Against Against
occasions, existing or future shares, in favor
of the Employees or the Corporate Officers
of the Company and related companies they may
not represent more than 2% of the share capital
, this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 15, 10
and 11 the shareholders' meeting decides to
cancel the shareholders' preferential subscription
rights this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006 in its
resolution number 21 [Authority is granted
for 26 months period]
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Mgmt For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions and at
its sole discretion, by canceling all or part
of the shares held by the Company in connection
with a Stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum
of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period, this [authorization is given for a
26 month period], the shareholders' meeting
delegates to the board of directors, all powers
to charge the share reduction costs against
the related premiums, this authorization supersedes
the fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 30 MAY 2006
in its resolution number 22
E.18 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed by Law
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SONUS NETWORKS INC Agenda Number: 932889756
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Security: 835916107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker: SONS
ISIN: US8359161077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
HASSAN M. AHMED Mgmt For For
JOHN P. CUNNINGHAM Mgmt For For
PAUL J. SEVERINO Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS SONUS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SONY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701603626
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Security: J76379106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3435000009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1.1 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.13 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.14 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
1.15 To elect a Director Mgmt For For
2. To issue Stock Acquisition Rights for the purpose Mgmt For For
of granting stock options
3. Shareholders' Proposal : To amend the Articles Shr For Against
of Incorporation with respect to disclosure
to shareholders regarding remuneration paid
to each Director
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932898351
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Security: 84265V105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: PCU
ISIN: US84265V1052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt For For
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt For For
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt For For
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt For For
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt For For
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt For For
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt For For
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt For For
CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
WHICH WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 320,000,000
SHARES TO 2,000,000,000 SHARES.
03 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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SPANSION, INC. Agenda Number: 932860643
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Security: 84649R101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-May-2008
Ticker: SPSN
ISIN: US84649R1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BERTRAND F. CAMBOU Mgmt For For
DAVID E. ROBERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. Agenda Number: 932884910
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Security: 556269108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2008
Ticker: SHOO
ISIN: US5562691080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD R. ROSENFELD Mgmt For For
JOHN L. MADDEN Mgmt For For
PETER MIGLIORINI Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. RANDALL Mgmt For For
THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
WALTER YETNIKOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP Agenda Number: 932838569
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Security: 78486Q101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: SIVB
ISIN: US78486Q1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC A. BENHAMOU Mgmt For For
DAVID M. CLAPPER Mgmt For For
ROGER F. DUNBAR Mgmt For For
JOEL P. FRIEDMAN Mgmt For For
G. FELDA HARDYMON Mgmt For For
ALEX W. "PETE" HART Mgmt For For
C. RICHARD KRAMLICH Mgmt For For
LATA KRISHNAN Mgmt For For
JAMES R. PORTER Mgmt For For
MICHAELA K. RODENO Mgmt For For
KENNETH P. WILCOX Mgmt For For
KYUNG H. YOON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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SWISS REINS CO Agenda Number: 701506377
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Security: H84046137
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012332372
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 440791, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual and consolidated Mgmt For For
financial statements for the 2007 FY
2. Approve the allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
3. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors and Mgmt For For
the Executive Committee
4. Approve the cancellation of shares bought back Mgmt For For
and reduction of share capital
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association by the addition Mgmt For For
of the Company's legal form
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the 3 year term of office for the Members of
the Board of Directors
5.3 Amend the Articles of Association regarding Mgmt For For
the distribution of 20% of the years profit
to the statutory reserve fund
6.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Rajna Gibson B Randon as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Kaspar Villiger as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.3 Elect Mr. Raymond K. F. Chien as a Director Mgmt For For
6.1.4 Elect Mr. Mathis Cabiallavetta as a Director Mgmt For For
6.2 Re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
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TARGET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850793
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Security: 87612E106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: TGT
ISIN: US87612E1064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TELEFONICA S A Agenda Number: 701508725
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Security: 879382109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0178430E18
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I. Examination and approval, if appropriate, of Mgmt For For
the Individual Annual Accounts, of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and of the Management
Report of Telefonica, S.A. and its Consolidated
Group of Companies, as well as of the proposed
allocation of profits/lossed of Telefonica,
S.A. and of the management of its Board of
Directors, all with respect to the Fiscal Year
2007.
II.1 Re-election of Mr. Jose Fernando de Almansa Mgmt For For
Moreno-Barreda to the Board of Directors.
II.2 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Jose Maria Abril Perez to the Board of Directors.
II.3 Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Francisco Javier de Paz Mancho to the Board
of Directors.
II.4. Ratification of the interim appointment of Ms. Mgmt For For
Maria Eva Castillo Sanz to the Board of Directors.
II.5. Ratification of the interim appointment of Mr. Mgmt For For
Luiz Fernando Furlan to the Board of Directors.
III. Authorization to acquire the Company's own shares, Mgmt For For
either directly or through Group Companies.
IV. Reduction of the share capital through the cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares of treasury stock, excluding creditors'
right to object, and amendment of the article
of the By-Laws relating to the share capital.
V. Appointment of the Auditors of the Company for Mgmt For For
the Fiscal Year 2008.
VI. Delegation of powers to formalize, interpret, Mgmt For For
cure and carry out the resolutions adopted
by the shareholders at the General Shareholders'
Meeting.
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TERRA INDUSTRIES INC. Agenda Number: 932826172
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Security: 880915103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRA
ISIN: US8809151033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL L. BENNETT Mgmt For For
PETER S. JANSON Mgmt For For
JAMES R. KRONER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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TESCO PLC, CHESHUNT Agenda Number: 701645965
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Security: G87621101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008847096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 490252. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the accounts and reports of the Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 23 FEB 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 23 FEB 2008
3. Declare a final Dividend of 7.7 pence per share Mgmt For For
recommended by the Directors
4. Re-elect Mr. Charles Allen as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Dr. Harald Einsmann as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Rodney Chase as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Ms. Karen Cook as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Tim Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company, to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Approve to determine the remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
LLP by the Directors
12. Authorize the Director, in accordance with Section Mgmt For For
80 of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act), to
allot relevant securities [as defined in Section
80(2) of the Act] of the Company up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 130.8 million [which
is equal to approximately 33% of the current
issued share capital of the Company] [Authority
expires on 27 JUN 2013]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
on the passing of Resolution 12 pursuant to
Section 95 of the Act to allot equity securities,
for cash pursuant to the authority given to
the Directors, for the purposes of Section
80 of the Act, disapplying the statutory pre-emption
rights [Section 89(1)], provided that this
power is limited to the allotment of equity
securities: a) in connection with a rights
issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 19.6 million; Subsections 94(2) to 94(7)
of the Act apply for the interpretation of
this resolution and this power applies in relation
to a sale of shares which is included as an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if all references
in this resolution to any such allotment included
any such sale and as if in the first paragraph
of the resolution the words pursuant to the
authority conferred on the Directors for the
purposes of Section 80 of the Act were omitted
in relation to such sale; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the Company's
next AGM or 15 months from the date of the
passing of this resolution]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer
or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases Mgmt For For
[Section 163(3) of the Act] of maximum number
of ordinary shares up to 784.8 million shares
of 5p each in the capital of the Company, at
a minimum price of 5p and up to 105% of the
average middle market quotations for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List, over the 5 business days immediately
preceding the purchase date; and the amount
stipulated by article 5(1) of the Buy-back
and stabilization regulation 2003; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the close next AGM of
the Company or 15 months from the date of this
resolution is passed]; and the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
15. Authorize the Company and all Companies, in Mgmt For For
accordance with Section 366 of the New Act,
that are its subsidiaries at anytime during
the period for which this resolution: [a] make
donations to political parties and / or independent
election candidates, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; [b] make political donations to political
organizations, other than political parties,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [c] incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total, during the period beginning with
the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on the date of the Company's next
AGM; for the purpose of this resolution the
terms political donations, political expenditure,
independent election candidates, political
parties and political organization shall have
the meaning given by part 14 of the New Act
S.16 Adopt, with immediate effect, the Articles of Mgmt For For
Association of the Company, in substitution
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association of the Company; subject to the
passing of Resolution 16(a) and with effect
from 00.01am on 01 OCT 2008 or such later time
at which Section 175 of the New Act shall be
brought into force, the New Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to Resolution
16(a) by the deletion of Article 91 and the
insertion of New Articles 91 and 92, and the
remaining Articles be numbered and the deletion
of Article 99 and the insertion of New Article
100, as specified
S.17 Approve the Company's Animal Welfare Policy Shr Against For
endorses the Five Freedoms concept proposed
by the Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC],
being: 1) Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; 2)
Freedom from Discomfort; 3) Freedom from Pain,
injury or Disease; 4) Freedom to Express Normal
Behaviour; 5) Freedom from Fear and Distress;
and acknowledge the study published in FEB
2008 by Knowles, TG et al and funded by the
UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs, entitled Leg Disorders in Broiler
Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention
and noting that the Company's order, stock
and sale of standard intensive broiler chickens
endorses and/or contributes to an average of
27.6% of birds having poor locomotion and 3.3%
being almost unable to walk at an average age
of 40 days notwithstanding a culling process;
the Company sets a commitment within a fair
time frame to take appropriate measures to
ensure that chickens purchased for sale by
the Company are produced in systems capable
of providing the Five Freedoms
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932836286
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Security: 808513105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: SCHW
ISIN: US8085131055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER O. WALTHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUBMISSION OF Shr Against For
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
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Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932871634
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Security: 25459L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: DTV
ISIN: US25459L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MALONE Mgmt For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932843154
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Security: 260543103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: DOW
ISIN: US2605431038
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Mgmt For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Mgmt For For
JAMES A. BELL Mgmt For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Mgmt For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Mgmt For For
JOHN B. HESS Mgmt For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Mgmt For For
DENNIS H. REILLEY Mgmt For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Mgmt For For
RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
PAUL G. STERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shr Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shr Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A COMPENSATION PLAN. Shr For Against
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
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Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 701613184
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Security: J86914108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3585800000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting No vote
1. Appropriation of Surplus Mgmt For For
2.1 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Election of a Director Mgmt Against Against
2.10 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Election of a Director Mgmt For For
3.1 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.2 Election of an Auditor Mgmt Against Against
3.3 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.4 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
3.5 Election of an Auditor Mgmt For For
4. Shareholders' Proposal : Appropriation of Surplus Shr Against For
5. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (1)
6. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr For Against
to the Articles of Incorporation (2)
7. Shareholders' Proposal : Partial Amendments Shr Against For
to the Articles of Incorporation (3)
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt Against Against
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIBCO SOFTWARE INC. Agenda Number: 932821184
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Security: 88632Q103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: TIBX
ISIN: US88632Q1031
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
VIVEK Y. RANADIVE Mgmt For For
BERNARD J. BOURIGEAUD Mgmt For For
ERIC C.W. DUNN Mgmt For For
NARENDRA K. GUPTA Mgmt For For
PETER J. JOB Mgmt For For
PHILIP K. WOOD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
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Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. Agenda Number: 932882942
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Security: 887319101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TWTC
ISIN: US8873191014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Mgmt For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Mgmt For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Mgmt For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Mgmt For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Mgmt For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Mgmt For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE Agenda Number: 701562414
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Security: F92124100
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120271
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
"French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting No vote
sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners:
Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary,
the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card
and forward to the local custodian. If you
are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, please contact
your representative"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 447484 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL
BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, and approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2007, as
presented
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 5,778,925,418.44, balance available
for distribution: EUR 8,275,800,768.51 Dividends:
EUR 4,983,591,440.79 as retained earnings:
EUR 3,292,209,327.72 as required by Law, it
is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 4,426.30 for FY
2006, EUR 3,930.90 for FY 2005, EUR 3,339.80
for FY 2004; the interim dividend of EUR 1.00
was already paid on 16 NOV 2007, the remaining
dividend of EUR 1.07 will be paid on 23 MAY
2008, and will entitle natural persons to the
50% allowance, in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date,
the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-38
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the agreements entered into or which remained
in force during the FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Thierry Desmarest
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt Against Against
agreements governed by the Article L. 225-42-1
of the French Commercial Code; and approve
the commitments which are aimed at it concerning
Mr. Christophe De Margerie
O.7 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the Stock Market, subject
to the conditions; the maximum purchase price:
EUR 80.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired:
10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 7,050,558,160.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; authorize
supersedes the fraction unused; authorization
granted by the shareholders' meeting of 11
MAY 2007 in its Resolution 5
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Paul Mgmt For For
Desmarais Jr. as a Director for a 3-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Bertrand Mgmt For For
Jacquillat as a Director for a 3-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Lord Mgmt For For
Peter Levene of Portspoken as a Director for
a 3-year period
O.11 Appoint Ms. Patricia Barbizet as a Director Mgmt For For
for a 3-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Claude Mandil as a Director for Mgmt For For
a 3-year period
E.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 2,500,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of shares and or debt securities; to increase
the share capital, in 1 or more occasions and
at its sole discretion, by a maximum nominal
amount of EUR 10,000,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or
other means, provided that such capitalization
is allowed By-Law and under the By-Laws, by
issuing bonus shares or raising the par value
of existing shares, or by a combination of
these methods; [Authority expires at the end
of 26 months]; and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to take necessary Mgmt For For
powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more
occasions, in France or aboard, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 875,000,000.00 by issuance
with preferred subscription rights maintained,
of ordinary shares or debt securities; the
maximum nominal amount of debt securities which
may be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months];
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in Resolution 13; and to charge
the share issuance costs against the related
premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to 1-10
of the new capital after each increase
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital up to 10% of the share capital,
by way of issuing shares or securities giving
access to the capital, in consideration for
the contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or securities
giving access to share capital; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in Resolution 14; and to decide to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights;
and to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital on 1 or more occasions as
its sole discretion, in favour of employees
and Corporate Officers of the Company who are
Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months]; the nominal
amount that shall not exceed EUR 1.5 and to
decide to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of the employees
for whom the capital increase is reserved;
this delegation of powers supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for Mgmt For For
free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future
shares, in favour of the employees or the Corporate
Officers of the Company and related Companies,
they may not represent more than 0.8% of the
share capital; [Authority expires at the end
of 38 months]; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorize supersedes the fraction unused of
the authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 17 MAY 2005 in its Resolution No.13
A. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Approve to remove the terms of office of Mr.
Mantoine Jeancourt Galignani as a Director
B. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr For Against
Amend the Article 12 of the ByLaws
C. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS PROPOSAL: Shr Against For
Authorize the Board of Directors to grant,
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.2% of the share capital [Authority expires
at the end of 26 month period]; this amount
shall count against the overall value set forth
in resolution 13; to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries of the shares that are
granted; and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 701616027
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Security: J92676113
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: JP3633400001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Mgmt For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.27 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.28 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.29 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
2.30 Appoint a Director Mgmt For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options Mgmt For For
4 Approve Purchase of Own Shares Mgmt For For
5 Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated Mgmt Against Against
with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System
for Current Corporate Auditors
6 Amend the Compensation to be Received by Corporate Mgmt For For
Auditors
7 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Mgmt For For
Corporate Auditors
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TRANE INC. Agenda Number: 932898185
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Security: 892893108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: TT
ISIN: US8928931083
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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 DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME
TO TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH
AS ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING
ANY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701457877
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 443208 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437075, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1.A Information request Non-Voting No vote
1.B PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
PROPOSAL: Approve the request for a Special
Audit [Sonderprufung] by Ethos
2. Approve the stock dividend; the creation of Mgmt For For
authorized capital; and approval of the Articles
4b of the Articles of Association
3.1 Approve the mandatory Convertible Notes; the Mgmt For For
creation of conditional capital; and approval
of Article 4a Paragraph 3 of the Articles of
Association
3.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
PROPOSAL: Approve the ordinary capital increase,
with right offering
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt For For
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt For For
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt For For
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt For For
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt For For
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt For For
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt For For
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNDER ARMOUR, INC. Agenda Number: 932835400
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Security: 904311107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: UA
ISIN: US9043111072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KEVIN A. PLANK Mgmt For For
BYRON K. ADAMS, JR. Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS E. COLTHARP Mgmt For For
A.B. KRONGARD Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. MCDERMOTT Mgmt For For
HARVEY L. SANDERS Mgmt For For
THOMAS J. SIPPEL Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701506454
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APR Non-Voting No vote
2008 HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND
CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 08 MAY 2008. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
O.1 Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2007, Mgmt For For
to gether with Board of Directors and the auditing
Company report Board of Auditors report presentation
of consolidated balance sheet
O.2 Approve the profits allocation Mgmt For For
O.3 Approve the Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 for Mgmt For For
the Top Management of the Group Unicredit
O.4 Approve the Shareholding Plan for all Unicredit Mgmt For For
Group Employees
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt For For
O.6 Approve the determine the emoluments to the Mgmt For For
Member of the Board of Directors
O.7 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 8, 9, 18, 19 and 20 Mgmt For For
of Unicredit Group Meeting regulations
O.8 Approve the emoluments for saving the shareholders Mgmt For For
common representative
O.9 Authorize the current activites as per the Article Mgmt For For
2390 of the civil code
E.1 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on 1 or more occasions
for a maximum period of 1 year starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
corporate capital increase, with no option
right, of max EUR 61,090,250 corresponding
to up to 122,180,500 unicredit ordinary shares
with NV EUR 0.50 each, reserved to the Management
of the holding and of group banks and Companies
who hold position s of particular importance
for the purposes of achieving the groups overall
objectives consequent amendments to the Articles
of Association
E.2 Authorize the Board of Directors, in compliance Mgmt For For
with the Article 2443 of the civil code, the
authority to resolve, on one or more occasions
for a maximum period of 5 years starting from
the date of the shareholders resolution, a
free corporate capital increase, of maxeur
12,439,750 corresponding to up to 24,879,500
unicredit ordinary shares with NV EUR 0.50
each, reserved to the Management of the holding
and of group banks and companies who hold positions
of particular importance for the purposes of
achieving the groups overall objectives consequent
amendments to the Articles of Association
E.3 Approve the repeal of the Section [vi] [of the Mgmt For For
Executive Committee] and of the Articles 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32 of the Corporate By Laws
and related renumbering of the following Sections
and the Articles amendment of the Articles
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29 [as renumbered after the elimination
of the Articles 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] of
the Corporate By Laws
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
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Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt For For
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt For For
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt For For
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt For For
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt For For
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt For For
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt For For
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt For For
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt For For
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNILEVER PLC Agenda Number: 701506694
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Security: G92087165
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B10RZP78
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the report and accounts for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007
3. Declare a dividend of 34.11p on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Re-elect Mr. P. J. Cescau as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. J. A. Lawrence as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt For For
for Mr. J. A. Lawrence
7. Re-elect Professor G. Berger as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect the Rt Hon the Lord Brittan of Spennithorne Mgmt For For
QC, DL as a Director
9. Re-elect Professor W. Dik as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Mr. C. E. Golden as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Mgmt For For
12. Re-elect Mr. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Re-elect Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Director Mgmt For For
14. Re-elect the Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as a Mgmt For For
Director
15. Re-elect Mr. K. J. Storm as a Director Mgmt For For
16. Re-elect Mr. M. Treschow as a Director Mgmt For For
17. Re-elect Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Director Mgmt For For
18. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
19. Authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
20. Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to issue shares
S.21 Approve to renew the authority to the Directors Mgmt For For
to disapply pre-emption rights
S.22 Approve to renew the authority to the Company Mgmt For For
to purchase its own shares
S.23 Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company Mgmt For For
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Agenda Number: 932828405
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Security: 911312106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: UPS
ISIN: US9113121068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BURNS Mgmt For For
D. SCOTT DAVIS Mgmt For For
STUART E. EIZENSTAT Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
ANN M. LIVERMORE Mgmt For For
RUDY MARKHAM Mgmt For For
JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
CAROL B. TOME Mgmt For For
BEN VERWAAYEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS UPS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886306
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Security: 91324P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: UNH
ISIN: US91324P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Mgmt For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
VESTING SHARES
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932822643
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Security: 929903102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: WB
ISIN: US9299031024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shr For Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
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Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823897
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Security: 949746101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: WFC
ISIN: US9497461015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Shr Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
ADVISORY VOTE.
07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" Shr For Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Shr Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Shr Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932849865
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Security: 95709T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WR
ISIN: US95709T1007
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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
ARTHUR B. KRAUSE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. MOORE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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XEROX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932860693
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Security: 984121103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: XRX
ISIN: US9841211033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GLENN A. BRITT Mgmt For For
URSULA M. BURNS Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Mgmt For For
VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. MCDONALD Mgmt For For
ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Mgmt For For
ANN N. REESE Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REQUIRING MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORTING OF Shr Against For
COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
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XSTRATA PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701524870
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Security: G9826T102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031411001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the annual report and financial Mgmt For For
statements of the Company and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon for
the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of USD 0.34 cents per Mgmt For For
ordinary share in respect of the YE 31 DEC
2007
3. Receive and approve the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report as specified for the YE 31 DEC 2007
4. Re-elect Mr. Willy Strothotte, as a Non-Executive Mgmt Abstain Against
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Paul Hazen, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
6. Re-elect Mr. Lan Strachan as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
7. Re-elect Mr. Claude Lamoureux, as a Non-Executive Mgmt For For
Director, who retires in accordance with Article
128 of the Company's Articles of Association
8. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company to hold office until the conclusion
of the next general meeting at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Directors to determine the remuneration of
the Auditors
9. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, and pursuant by Article
14 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities [Section 80] up
to an amount of USD 161,944,486.00 [equivalent
to 323,888,972 ordinary shares of USD 0.50
each in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company after the passing of this Resolution]
S.10 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Mgmt For For
all existing authority, pursuant by Article
15 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)]
of the Companies Act 1985, and the amount is
USD 24,291,673.00 [equivalent to 48,583,346
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital
of the Company]; [Authority expires at the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company after
the passing of this Resolution]
S.11 Amend the new form of Article of Association Mgmt For For
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'A' [the 'New
Article'] de adopted as the Article of Association
of the Company with the effect from the conclusion
of the meeting in substitution for, and to
exclusion of, the existing Article of Association
S.12 Amend, subject to the passing Resolution 11, Mgmt For For
that the proposed new form of Article of Association
of the Company produced to the meeting and
initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of
identification as New Articles 'B' be adopted
as the Article of Association of the Company
with effect from the entry into force of Section
175 of Companies Act 2006 at 00:01am on 01
OCT 2008, in substitution for, and to the exclusion
of, the New Articles
13. Approve the amendments to the rules of the Xstrata Mgmt For For
Plc added Value Incentive Plan, which are summarized
as specified in the notice of AGM, and are
shown in the copy of the rules produced to
the meeting and initialed by the Chairman for
the purpose of identification
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 932865085
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Security: 988498101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: YUM
ISIN: US9884981013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Mgmt For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Mgmt For For
BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Mgmt For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Mgmt For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Mgmt For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Mgmt For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Mgmt For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Mgmt For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Mgmt For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S LONG TERM Mgmt Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shr Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39
OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shr Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
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Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 437454 INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt For For
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt For For
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt For For
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt For For
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt For For
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt For For
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt For For
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt For For
* 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) TDX Independence Funds, Inc.
By (Signature) /s/ David M. Kelley
Name David M. Kelley
Title President
Date 08/13/2008