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: 811-22056
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Tax-Advantaged
Global Shareholder Yield
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Gordon M. Shone
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 10/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
538340 John Hancock Funds Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund
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ARNOLDO MONDADORI EDITORE SPA, MILANO Agenda Number: 701493366
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Security: T6901G126
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0001469383
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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
23 APR 08. 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. Receive the financial statement as of 31 DEC Mgmt No vote
2007, Board of Directors report, Board of Auditors
report and audit firm report, ajournment thereof
and consolidated financial statements at 31
DEC 2007 and concerning attachments
2. Grant authority to buy and sell own shares Mgmt No vote
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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 For Against
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr For Against
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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BALL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828354
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Security: 058498106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BLL
ISIN: US0584981064
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT W ALSPAUGH Mgmt For For
GEORGE M SMART Mgmt Withheld Against
THEODORE M SOLSO Mgmt Withheld Against
STUART A TAYLOR II Mgmt Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSMgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE CORPORATION
FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
SO THAT ALL DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY.
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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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BELGACOM SA DE DROIT PUBLIC, BRUXELLES Agenda Number: 701492922
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Security: B10414116
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003810273
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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. Receive the statutory reports on the annual Non-Voting No vote
financial statements and the consolidated financial
statements on the year 2007
2. Receive the Auditors' reports on the annual Non-Voting No vote
financial statements and the consolidated financial
statements on the year 2007
3. Receive the information by the Joint Committee Non-Voting No vote
4. Receive the consolidated financial statements Non-Voting No vote
on the year 2007
5. Approve the financial statements and the allocation Mgmt No vote
of income
6. Grant discharge to the Directors Mgmt No vote
7. Grant discharge to the Auditors Mgmt No vote
8. Transact other business Non-Voting No vote
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BELGACOM SA DE DROIT PUBLIC, BRUXELLES Agenda Number: 701494786
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Security: B10414116
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003810273
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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
E.1 Amend the Articles regarding notification Treshold Mgmt No vote
of ownership
E.2 Amend the Article 13, 2nd Paragraph, of By-Laws Mgmt No vote
regarding authorization to repurchase own shares
E.3 Grant authority for the implementation of approved Mgmt No vote
resolutions and filing of required documents/formalities
at Trade Registry
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Agenda Number: 932855527
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Security: 17453B101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: CZN
ISIN: US17453B1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY Mgmt For For
LEROY T. BARNES, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER C.B. BYNOE Mgmt For For
MICHAEL T. DUGAN Mgmt For For
JERI B. FINARD Mgmt For For
LAWTON WEHLE FITT Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. KRAUS Mgmt For For
HOWARD L. SCHROTT Mgmt For For
LARRAINE D. SEGIL Mgmt For For
DAVID H. WARD Mgmt For For
MYRON A. WICK, III Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE
COMPANY'S NAME TO FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION.
03 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REPLACE THE
ENUMERATED PURPOSES CLAUSE WITH A GENERAL PURPOSES
CLAUSE.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, Shr For Against
IF PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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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 For Against
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr For Against
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr For Against
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr For Against
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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DAVITA INC. Agenda Number: 932884819
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Security: 23918K108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker: DVA
ISIN: US23918K1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES G. BERG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLARD W. BRITTAIN, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY-ANN DEPARLE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. DIAZ Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER T. GRAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. NEHRA Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. ROPER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENT J. THIRY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER J. VALINE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. VAUGHAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. Agenda Number: 932868992
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Security: 25271C102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: DO
ISIN: US25271C1027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES S. TISCH Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON Mgmt Withheld Against
JOHN R. BOLTON Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. FABRIKANT Mgmt Withheld Against
PAUL G. GAFFNEY II Mgmt For For
HERBERT C. HOFMANN Mgmt Withheld Against
ARTHUR L. REBELL Mgmt Withheld Against
RAYMOND S. TROUBH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932831096
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Security: 26441C105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: DUK
ISIN: US26441C1053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. BROWNING Mgmt For For
DANIEL R. DIMICCO Mgmt For For
ANN MAYNARD GRAY Mgmt For For
JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES T. RHODES Mgmt For For
JAMES E. ROGERS Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
PHILIP R. SHARP Mgmt For For
DUDLEY S. TAFT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Mgmt For For
ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DUKE ENERGY Mgmt For For
CORPORATION EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN
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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 For Against
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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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 No vote
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 No vote
O.3 Approve the number of Directors Mgmt No vote
O.4 Approve the term of an office of the Board of Mgmt No vote
Directors
O.5 Appoint the Directors Mgmt No vote
O.6 Appoint the Chairman Mgmt No vote
O.7 Approve the emoluments of the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
O.8 Approve the emoluments of the Independent Auditors Mgmt No vote
O.9 Approve the Stock Option Plan Mgmt No vote
O.10 Approve the Inventive Bonus Scheme Mgmt No vote
E.1 Approve the Board of Directors concerning the Mgmt No vote
capital increase approval for the Stock Option
Plan 2008, any adjournment thereof, and amend
the Article 5 of the Company
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FAIRFAX MEDIA LTD, SYDNEY Agenda Number: 701393869
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Security: Q37116102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000FXJ5
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial reports of the Company, Non-Voting No vote
the Directors Report, the Auditors Report and
the Statement by the Directors for the FYE
01 JUL 2007
2.A Elect Mr. John B. Fairfax AM as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
the Constitution
2.B Elect Mr. Nicholas Fairfax as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
the Constitution
2.C Elect Mr. Robert Savage as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Constitution
2.D Re-elect Mrs. Julia King as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Constitution
2.E Re-elect Mr. David Evans as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Constitution
3. Approve the Remuneration Report for the YE 01 Mgmt For For
JUL 2007
4. Approve to increase the maximum aggregate amount Mgmt Against Against
payable to the Non-Executive Directors by way
of the Directors' fees from AUD 1,500,000 to
AUD 2,000,000 per annum
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FAR EASTONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO LTD Agenda Number: 701580032
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Security: Y7540C108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: TW0004904008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A.1 To report the 2007 business operations Non-Voting No vote
A.2 To report the 2007 financial statements Non-Voting No vote
A.3 To report the 2007 audited reports Non-Voting No vote
A.4 To report the establishment for the Rules of Non-Voting No vote
the Board Meeting
B.1 Approve the 2007 financial statements Mgmt For For
B.2 Approve the 2007 profit distribution, proposed Mgmt For For
cash dividend: TWD 3.1 per share
B.3 Approve the proposal to release the prohibition Mgmt For For
on the Directors from participation in the
competitive business
B.4 Extraordinary motions Mgmt Abstain For
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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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt No vote
3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheung Chi Yan for a period Mgmt No vote
of 3 years, until the close of the AGM of shareholders
2011
4.3 Approve to renew the mission of KPMG Accountants Mgmt No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
[as specified]
6.2 Amend the Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt No vote
[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 No vote
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
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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
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 No vote
the statutory annual accounts of the Company
for the FY 2007
2.1.4 Approve the profit appropriation of the Company Mgmt No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
of Directors for the FY 2007
2.3.2 Approve to discharge the Auditor for the FY Mgmt No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Paul Vorton for a period of Mgmt No vote
4 years, until the close of the OGM of shareholders
2012
4.2 Appoint Mr. Louis Cheng Chi Yan for a period Mgmt No vote
of 3 years, until the close of the OGM of
shareholders 2012
4.3 Appoint KPMG as the statutory auditor of the Mgmt No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
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 No vote
E62.2 Approve to replace in paragraph c) the word Mgmt No vote
'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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FORTUM CORPORATION, ESPOO Agenda Number: 701464442
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Security: X2978Z118
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FI0009007132
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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
1.1 Adopt the accounts Mgmt For For
1.2 Approve the actions on profit or loss and to Mgmt For For
pay a dividend of EUR 1.35 per share
1.3 Grant discharge from liability Mgmt Against Against
1.4 Approve the remuneration of the Supervisory Mgmt Against Against
Board
1.5 Approve the remuneration of the Board Members Mgmt Against Against
1.6 Approve the remuneration of the Auditor(s) Mgmt Against Against
1.7 Approve the number of the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
1.8 Approve the number of the Board Members Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect the Supervisory Board Mgmt For For
1.10 Elect the Board Members Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect the Auditor[s] Mgmt For For
2. Amend the Articles of Association Mgmt Against Against
3. Authorize the Board to decide on acquiring the Mgmt For For
Company's own shares
4. Appoint a Nomination Committee Mgmt For For
5. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS' PROPOSAL: Shr Abstain Against
Approve to abolish the Supervisory Board
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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 Director, 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 whether 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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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 For Against
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr For Against
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr For Against
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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GKN PLC, REDDITCH Agenda Number: 701511506
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Security: G39004232
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0030646508
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' report and accounts Mgmt For For
2. Declare a final dividend Mgmt For For
3. Re-elect Mr. R.D. Brown as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. M.J.S. Bryson as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. A. Reynolds Smith as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. W.C. Seeger as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. R. Parry-Jones as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. N.M. Stein as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. J.M. Sheldrick as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-elect Sir Peter Williams as a Director Mgmt For For
11. Re-appoint the Auditors Mgmt For For
12. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
13. Authorize the Directors to allot shares in the Mgmt For For
Company
S.14 Authorize the Directors to display pre-emption Mgmt For For
rights
15. Approve the remuneration report of the Director's Mgmt For For
S.16 Authorize the Company to purchase its own shares Mgmt For For
17. Authorize the Company to make political donations Mgmt For For
18. Approve the amendments to the GKN Long Term Mgmt For For
Incentive Plan 2004
S.19 Approve the amendments to the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932834888
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Security: 391164100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: GXP
ISIN: US3911641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.L. BODDE Mgmt For For
M.J. CHESSER Mgmt For For
W.H. DOWNEY Mgmt For For
M.A. ERNST Mgmt For For
R.C. FERGUSON, JR. Mgmt For For
L.A. JIMENEZ Mgmt For For
J.A. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
W.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
L.H. TALBOTT Mgmt For For
R.H. WEST Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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IDEARC INC. Agenda Number: 932829976
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Security: 451663108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: IAR
ISIN: US4516631086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JERRY V. ELLIOTT Mgmt For For
JONATHAN F. MILLER Mgmt For For
DONALD B. REED Mgmt For For
STEPHEN L. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. ROGERS Mgmt For For
PAUL E. WEAVER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS IDEARC'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
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INBEV SA, BRUXELLES Agenda Number: 701517027
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Security: B5064A107
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003793107
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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 A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
A.1 Receive the Management report by the Board of Non-Voting No vote
directors on the accounting year ending on
31 December 2007
A.2 Receive the statutory Auditor report on the Non-Voting No vote
accounting YE on 31 DEC 2007
A.3 Receive the consolidated annual accounts relating Non-Voting No vote
to the accounting YE on 31 December 2007 as
well as the Management report by the Board
of Directors and the report by the statutory
Auditor on the consolidated annual accounts
A.4 Approve the statutory annual account relating Mgmt No vote
to the accounting YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the performance Mgmt No vote
of their duties during the accounting YE on
31 DEC 2007
A.6 Grant discharge to the statutory Auditor for Mgmt No vote
the performance of his duties during the accounting
year ending on 31 DEC 2007
A.7.a Appoint Mr. Arnaud de Pret as a Director, for Mgmt No vote
a period of 3 years ending after the shareholders
meeting and approve the accounts for the year
2010
A.7.b Acknowledging the end of mandate as a Director Mgmt No vote
of Mr. Allan Chapin and appointing as Director
Mr. Stefan Descheemaeker, for a period of 3
years ending after the shareholders meeting
which will be asked to approve the accounts
for the year 2010
A.7.c Appoint Mr. Peter Harf as Independent Director Mgmt No vote
for a period of 3 years ending after the shareholders
meeting which will be asked to approve the
accounts for the year 2010
A.7.d Appoint Mr. Kees Storm as Independent Director, Mgmt No vote
for a period of 3 years ending after the shareholders
meeting which will be asked to approve the
accounts for the year 2010
A.8 Approve the amended executive remuneration policy Mgmt No vote
and executive financial incentive policy of
the company, applicable as from 2008
B9.A Receive the special report by the Board of directors Non-Voting No vote
with regard to the issuance by the company
of subscription rights, pursuant to the provisions
of Article 583 of the Companies Code
B9.B Receive the special report by the Board of directors Non-Voting No vote
and report by the statutory auditor with regard
to the cancellation of the preference rights
in favour of specific persons, pursuant to
the provisions of Articles 596 and 598 of the
Companies Code
B9.C Approve to cancelling the preference rights Mgmt No vote
with regard to the issuance of subscription
rights in favour of all current directors of
the Company
B9.D Approve the issuance of 150,000 subscription Mgmt No vote
rights and determining the issuance and exercise
conditions in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the special report
of the Board of Directors mentioned above under
item a; the main provisions of these terms
and conditions as specified
B9.E Approve to increase the share capital of the Mgmt No vote
Company, under the condition and to the extent
of the exercise of the subscription rights,
for a maximum amount equal to the number of
subscription rights issued multiplied by the
exercise price of the subscription rights and
allocation of the share premium to an account
not available for distribution
B9F.A Grant power to the Compensation & Nominating Mgmt No vote
Committee to determine the number of subscription
rights which are offered to each of the Directors
9.F.B Grant power to 2 Directors acting jointly to Mgmt No vote
have recorded in a deed the exercise of the
subscription rights and the corresponding increase
of the share capital, the number of new shares
issued, the alteration of the bylaws as a consequence
thereof, the share premiums and the allocation
of these premiums to an account not available
for distribution, as well as to coordinate
the text of the by-laws and to file such coordinated
text with the office of the clerk of the Commercial
Court of Brussels
10.A Amend Article 5 of the By Laws, to replacing Mgmt No vote
the text of indents 3 to 5 as specified
10.B Amend the Artilce 24 of the By-Laws, to replacing Mgmt No vote
the text of indent 3 as specified
10.C Amend the Article 25 of the By-Laws, to replacing Mgmt No vote
the text of indents 1 to 5, of point as specified
10.D Amend the Article 30 of the By-Laws, to replacing Mgmt No vote
the text of indent 3 as specified
B.11 Amend the Article 5 ter of the By-Laws as specified Mgmt No vote
B.12 Amend the deletion of Articles 39 and 41 of Mgmt No vote
the By-Laws
C.13 Amend the Article 10, indent 2 of the By-Laws Mgmt No vote
renewing for a term of 18 months as from 29
APR 2008 [which would otherwise expire on 24
OCT 2008] authorize the Board of Directors
to purchase the Company's own shares as authorization
and the parameter thereof are reflected on
Article 10, indent 1 of the By-Laws
D.14 Grant Powers to Mr. Benoit Loore, VP Legal Corporate Mgmt No vote
, with right of substitution ,for the restatement
of the By-Laws as a result of the amendments
referred to above, for the signing of such
restated version and it filling with the office
for the clerk of the Commercial Court of Brussels
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INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LTD Agenda Number: 701374782
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Security: Q49361100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-Nov-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000IAG3
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Re-elect Ms. Yasmin Allen as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation in accordance with the
Company's Constitution
2. Re-elect Mr. Brian Schwartz as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation in accordance with the
Company's Constitution
3. Elect Mr. Phillip Colebatch as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Hugh Fletcher as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Ms. Anna Hynes as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Adopt the Company's remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 30 JUN 2007
7. Approve, for the purposes of the Australian Mgmt Against Against
Securities Exchange Listing Rule 10.17 and
Article 12.12 of the Constitution of the Company,
to increase the maximum aggregate remuneration
payable to Non-Executive Directors by AUD 750,000
to AUD 2,750,000 per annum
s.8 Amend the Company's Constitution [as specified] Mgmt Against Against
to permit the members to exercise a direct
vote at a general meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESET PREFERENCE SHARES Non-Voting No vote
HOLDERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR RESOLUTION
NO. 9
S.9 Approve the conduct and terms of a selective Mgmt For For
Buy-back of up to 100% of the Reset Preference
Shares issued on 20 JUN 2003- ASX code: IAGPB
[RPS2] at the discretion of the Directors in
accordance with the RPS2 terms of issue at
any time within 12 months after the date of
this resolution
Receive and discuss the Company's financial Non-Voting No vote
statements and the reports for the FYE 30 JUN
2008
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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 No vote
2. Elect the Supervisory Board Members Mgmt No vote
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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K T & G CORP Agenda Number: 701462361
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Security: Y49904108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: KR7033780008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the financial statement Mgmt For For
2. Elect 2 Executive Directors Mgmt For For
3. Elect 3 Outside Directors Mgmt For For
4. Elect the Outside Director as Audit Committee Mgmt For For
Member
5. Approve the limit of remuneration for the Directors Mgmt Against Against
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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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MANITOBA TELECOM SVC MEDIUM TERM NTS CDS- Agenda Number: 701573378
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Security: 563486109
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CA5634861093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Elect Mr. Pierre J. Blouin as a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Ms. Jocelyne M. Cote-OHara as a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Mr. N. Ashleigh Everett as a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect the Hon. Gary A. Filmon as a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Mr. Gregory J. Hanson as a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Mr. Kishore Kapoor as a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Mr. James S.A. MacDonald as a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Mr. Donald H. Penny as a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Mr. Arthur R. Sawchuk as a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Elect Mr. D. Samuel Schellenberg as a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Mr. Thomas E. Stefanson as a Director Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Mr. Carol M. Stephenson as a Director Mgmt For For
2. Appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mgmt For For
as the Auditors at a remuneration to be determined
by the Board of Directors
3. Approve the amendments to Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
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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 For Against
LEAD DIRECTOR
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NUCOR CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840211
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Security: 670346105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: NUE
ISIN: US6703461052
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
V.F. HAYNES, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS NUCOR'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008
03 APPROVE THE ANNUAL AND LONG-TERM SENIOR OFFICERS Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
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PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Agenda Number: 932843762
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Security: 695156109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: PKG
ISIN: US6951561090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CHERYL K. BEEBE Mgmt For For
HENRY F. FRIGON Mgmt For For
HASAN JAMEEL Mgmt For For
SAMUEL M. MENCOFF Mgmt For For
ROGER B. PORTER Mgmt For For
PAUL T. STECKO Mgmt For For
RAYFORD K. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S AUDITORS.
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PAGESJAUNES, SEVRES Agenda Number: 701493126
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Security: F6954U126
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0010096354
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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 Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, presented, creating
a profit of EUR 220,207,377.91 accordingly,
the shareholders' meeting gives 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, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the Board of Directors and resolves Mgmt For For
that the income for the FY be appropriated
as specified: earnings for the FY EUR 220,207,377.91
retained earnings: EUR 1,070,927,808.70 legal
reserve EUR 7,553.40 the shareholders will
receive a net dividend of EUR 0.96 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deduction provided
by the French Tax Code this dividend will be
paid on 14 MAY 2008, dividends EUR 269,4 18,672.00
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 last3 FY, the dividends paid, were as follows
EUR 0.93 for FY 2004 EUR 1.02 for FY 2005 EUR
1.08 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, approve the said
report and the agreements referred to therein
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt Against Against
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below maximum purchase
price EUR 20, maximum number of shares to be
acquired 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks EUR 561,288,900.00
[Authority expires at the end of 18 month period]
O.6 Approve and ratify the cooptation of Mr. M. Mgmt Against Against
Thomas Geitner as a Director, as a replacement
of Mr. M. Johannes Huth, until the shareholders'
meeting called to the financial statements
for the FY 2009
O.7 Approve and ratify the cooptation of Mr. M. Mgmt Against Against
Nicolas Gheysens as a Director, as a replacement
of Mr. M. Mattia Caprioli, until the shareholders
meeting called the financial statements for
the FY 2009
O.8 Approve the Articles L.225.42.1 and L 225.40 Mgmt For For
of the French Commercial Law, commitment of
allowance of departure of which Mr. Michel
Datchary is the beneficiary
O.9 Approve to resolve the award total annual fees Mgmt For For
of EUR 365,000.00 to the Board of Directors
E.10 Grant all powers to the Board of Directors to Mgmt For For
reduce 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 [Authority expires at
the end of 18 month period] this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the shareholders meeting on 26 APR
2008 in its resolution number 18, delegates
all powers to the Board of Directors to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.11 Grant the 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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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 For Against
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932840576
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Security: 743263105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: PGN
ISIN: US7432631056
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. BOSTIC Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. BURNER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. DELOACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. JONES Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. MCKEE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MULLIN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. PRYOR Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. SALADRIGAS Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. STONE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. TOLLISON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS PROGRESS ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 THE PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
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REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. Agenda Number: 932833836
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Security: 761713106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: RAI
ISIN: US7617131062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BETSY S. ATKINS* Mgmt For For
NANA MENSAH* Mgmt For For
JOHN J. ZILLMER* Mgmt For For
LIONEL L. NOWELL, III** Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTOCOLS Shr For Against
FOR THE COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENDORSEMENT OF HEALTH Shr Against For
CARE PRINCIPLES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON TWO CIGARETTE APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
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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 authorized 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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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 Withheld Against
OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA Mgmt Withheld Against
EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO CASAR PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
A. DE LA PARRA ZAVALA Mgmt Withheld Against
X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE Mgmt Withheld Against
HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN Mgmt For For
G. LARREA MOTA-VELASCO Mgmt Withheld Against
D. MUNIZ QUINTANILLA Mgmt Withheld Against
ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ Mgmt Withheld Against
L.M. PALOMINO BONILLA Mgmt For For
G.P. CIFUENTES Mgmt For For
JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT Mgmt Withheld Against
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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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP Agenda Number: 932834105
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Security: 847560109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SE
ISIN: US8475601097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PAUL M. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
AUSTIN A. ADAMS Mgmt For For
F. ANTHONY COMPER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL MCSHANE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP 2007 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA Mgmt For For
ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR
2008
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ST. GEORGE BANK LTD, KOGARAH Agenda Number: 701414067
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Security: Q8757F106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 19-Dec-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: AU000000SGB0
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements and the Directors' Non-Voting No vote
report for the YE 30 SEP 2007, together with
the Directors' declaration and the Auditor's
report on the financial statements
2.a Re-elect Mr. Paul D. R. Isherwood as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Bank, who retires in accordance with
Article 73(1) of the Bank's Constitution
2.b Re-elect Mrs. Linda B. Nicholls as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Bank, who retires in accordance with
Article 73(1) of the Bank's Constitution
2.c Re-elect Mr. Graham J. Reaney as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Bank, who retires in accordance with
Article 73(1) of the Bank's Constitution
2.d Elect Mr. Peter J. O. Hawkins as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Bank, in accordance with Article 71(3)
of the Bank's Constitution
2.e Elect Mr. Roderic [Rick] Holliday-Smith as a Mgmt For For
Director of the Bank, in accordance with Article
71(3) of the Bank's Constitution
3. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 30 Mgmt For For
SEP 2007
4. Approve to increase the aggregate sum payable Mgmt Against Against
for the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors
in any FY after the date of this resolution
[and including the Bank's 2007/2008 FY] by
AUD 500,000 from an amount of AUD 2,500,000
per annum to a total sum not exceeding AUD
3,000,000 per annum; such sum to be inclusive
of all statutory superannuation guarantee contribution
that the Bank makes on behalf of the Directors
5. Approve, for all purposes including for the Mgmt Abstain Against
purpose of the ASX Listing Rule 7.4, the issue
of 21.9 million ordinary shares in the capital
of the Bank, to occur on 26 NOV 2007 pursuant
to the placement of shares as specified
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STATOIL ASA Agenda Number: 932890987
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Security: 85771P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: STO
ISIN: US85771P1021
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
02 ELECTION OF A CHAIR OF THE MEETING Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE AND THE AGENDA Mgmt For For
05 ELECTION OF TWO PERSONS TO CO-SIGN THE MINUTES Mgmt For For
TOGETHER WITH THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING
06 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR Mgmt For For
STATOILHYDRO ASA AND THE STATOILHYDRO GROUP
FOR 2007.
07 DETERMINATION OF REMUNERATION FOR THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
AUDITOR
08 ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE CORPORATE ASSEMBLY Mgmt Against Against
09 ELECTION OF A MEMBER TO THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
10 DETERMINATION OF REMUNERATION FOR THE CORPORATE Mgmt For For
ASSEMBLY
11 DETERMINATION OF REMUNERATION FOR THE NOMINATION Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE
12 STATEMENT ON REMUNERATION AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT Mgmt For For
TERMS FOR CORPORATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
13 AUTHORISATION TO ACQUIRE STATOILHYDRO SHARES Mgmt Against Against
IN ORDER TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF SHARE
SAVING SCHEME FOR EMPLOYEES
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SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM Agenda Number: 701492681
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Security: W92277115
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: SE0000310336
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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 ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting No vote
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Opening of the meeting and elect Mr. Sven Unger Mgmt For For
as the Chairman of the meeting
2. Approve of the voting list Mgmt For For
3. Elect of 1 or 2 persons, who shall verify the Mgmt For For
Minutes
4. Approve to determine whether the meeting has Mgmt For For
been duly convened
5. Approve the agenda Mgmt For For
6. Receive the annual report and the Auditors' Mgmt For For
report, the consolidated financial statements
and the Auditors' report on the consolidated
financial statements for 2007, the Auditors'
statement regarding compliance with the principles
for the compensation of the Senior Executives
as well as the Board of Directors' motion regarding
the allocation of profit and explanatory statements;
in connection therewith, the President's address
and the Board of Directors' report regarding
its work and the work and function of the Compensation
Committee and the Audit Committee
7. Adopt of the income statement and balance sheet Mgmt For For
and of the consolidated income statement and
consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve that a dividend be paid to the shareholders Mgmt For For
in the amount of SEK 3.50 per share and the
remaining profits be carried forward, minus
the funds that may be utilized for a bonus
issue, provided that the 2008 AGM passes a
resolution in accordance with a reduction of
the share capital pursuant to Resolution 10.A,
as well as a resolution concerning a bonus
issue pursuant to Resolution 10.B; the record
date for entitlement to receive a cash dividend
is 25 APR 2008; the dividend is expected to
be paid through VPC AB [the Swedish Securities
Register Center] on 30 APR 2008
9. Grant discharge from liability to the Board Mgmt For For
Members and the President
10.A Approve to reduce the Company's share capital Mgmt For For
of SEK 17,506,310.89 by means of the withdrawal
of 12,000,000 shares in the Company; the shares
in the Company for withdrawal have been repurchased
by the Company in accordance with the authorization
granted by the general meeting of the Company
and the reduced amount be allocated to a fund
for use in repurchasing the Company's own shares
10.B Approve, upon passing of Resolution 10.A, to Mgmt For For
increase in the Company's share capital of
SEK 17,506,310.89 through a transfer from non-restricted
shareholders' equity to the share capital [bonus
issue]; the share capital shall be increased
without issuing new shares
11. Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on Mgmt For For
the acquisition, on 1 or more occasions prior
to the next AGM, of a maximum of as many shares
as may be acquired without the Company's holding
at any time exceeding more than 10% of all
shares in the Company, for a maximum amount
of SEK 3,000M; the shares shall be acquired
on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm Stock
Exchange at a price within the price interval
registered at any given time, i.e. the interval
between the highest bid price and the lowest
offer price; repurchase may not take place
during the period when an estimate of an average
price for the Swedish Match share on the Stockholm
Stock Exchange is being carried out in order
to establish the terms of any stock option
programme for the senior Company officials
of Swedish Match
12. Adopt the principles for determination of remuneration Mgmt For For
and other terms of employment for the President
and other Members of the Group Management team
by the AGM 2007
13. Approve a Call Option Program for 2008 Mgmt For For
14. Approve that the Company shall issue a maximum Mgmt For For
of 1,592,851 call options to execute the option
program for 2007; that the Company, in a deviation
from the preferential rights of shareholders,
be permitted to transfer a maximum of 1,592,851
shares in the Company at a selling price of
SEK 172.68 per share in conjunction with a
potential exercise of the call options; the
number of shares and the selling price of the
shares covered by the transfer resolution in
accordance with this item may be recalculated
as a consequence of a bonus issue of shares,
a consolidation or split of shares, a new share
issue, a reduction in the share capital, or
other similar measure
15. Approve to determine the number of Members of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors at 7
16. Approve to determine the fees to the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors be paid for the period until the
close of the next AGM as follows: the Chairman
shall receive SEK 1.575M and the other Board
Members elected by the meeting shall each receive
SEK 630,000 and, as compensation for committee
work carried out, be allocated SEK 230,000
to the Chairmen of the Compensation Committee
and the Audit Committee respectively and SEK
115,000 respectively to the other Members of
these Committees although totaling no more
than SEK 920,000; and that Members of the Board
employed by the Swedish Match Group shall not
receive any remuneration
17. Re-elect Messrs. Charles A. Blixt, Andrew Cripps, Mgmt For For
Arne Jurbrant, Conny Karlsson, Kersti Standqvist
and Meg Tiveus and elect Ms. Karen Guerra as
the Members of the Board of Directors; and
elect Mr. Conny Karlsson as the Chairman of
the Board, and Mr. Andrew Cripps as the Deputy
Chairman
18. Approve to determine the number of Auditors Mgmt For For
19. Approve to pay the remuneration to the Auditors Mgmt For For
on approved account
20. Re-elect KPMG Bohlins AB as the Auditors for Mgmt For For
the 4 years no Deputy Auditor
21. Approve the procedure for appointing Members Mgmt For For
to the Nominating Committee and the matter
of remuneration for the Nominating Committee,
if any
22. Adopt the instructions for Swedish Match AB's Mgmt For For
Nominating Committee which are identical to
those by the 2007 AGM
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TECO ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 932838266
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Security: 872375100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: TE
ISIN: US8723751009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DUBOSE AUSLEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. FERMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. RAMIL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. WHITING Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR
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TELECOM ITALIA SPA Agenda Number: 701512508
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Security: T92778108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 12-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0003497168
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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
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
13 APR 08 (AND A THIRD CALL ON 14 APR 08).
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.
O.1 Approve the financial statements for the YE Mgmt No vote
31 DEC 2007; related and consequent resolutions
O.2 Appoint the Board of Directors; related and Mgmt No vote
consequent resolutions
O.3 Approve the Stock Option Plan reserved to the Mgmt No vote
Company's Executive Directors, and authorize
to purchase and dispose of treasury shares;
related and consequent resolutions
E.1 Amend the following Articles of the Company's Mgmt No vote
ByLaws: 9 [Board of Directors]; 17 [Board of
Auditors]; and 18 [shareholders meeting]
Investors can access the official announcements Non-Voting No vote
of this meeting via the following link: http://www.telecomitalia.com/cgibin/tiportale
/TIPortale/ep/contentView.dochannelId=12845&LANG=EN&contentId=31954&programId=28840&program
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PLEASE NOTE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOTE FOR
THE DIRECTOR SLATES INDIVIDUALLY PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR BROADRIDGE CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
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TELEKOM AUSTRIA AG, WIEN Agenda Number: 701544074
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Security: A8502A102
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: AT0000720008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve the presentation of the annual report Mgmt No vote
and the reports of the Management Board and
the Supervisory Board
2. Approve the allocation of the net income Mgmt No vote
3. Approve the actions of the Managing Board and Mgmt No vote
the Supervisory Board for the FY 2007
4. Approve the remuneration of the Supervisory Mgmt No vote
Board
5. Elect the Supervisory Board Mgmt No vote
6. Elect the Auditors for the FY 2007 Mgmt No vote
7. Approve the report of the Management Board on Mgmt No vote
purchase, amount and use of the shares
8. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt No vote
Company shares in a range from 9 to 30 AUR
per share within the next 18 months and authorize
the Directors to; a) use own shares of the
Company; b) use own shares for the convertible
bonds; c) use own shares as consideration for
the acquisition of Companies and enterprises;
d) to decrease the principal by collection
up to 46 Million of own shares without face
amount, up to EUR 100.326.000 according point
65; e) to sell own shares according point 65
by the market or by a public offer and to sell
also off-market within the nest 5 years
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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 For Against
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 LACLEDE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932799490
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Security: 505597104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-Jan-2008
Ticker: LG
ISIN: US5055971049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD L. GLOTZBACH Mgmt For For
W. STEPHEN MARITZ Mgmt For For
JOHN P. STUPP, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY Agenda Number: 932848849
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Security: 842587107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: SO
ISIN: US8425871071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.P. BARANCO Mgmt For For
D.J. BERN Mgmt For For
F.S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
J.A. BOSCIA Mgmt For For
T.F. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
H.W. HABERMEYER, JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. HOOD, JR. Mgmt For For
D.M. JAMES Mgmt For For
J.N. PURCELL Mgmt For For
D.M. RATCLIFFE Mgmt For For
W.G. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
G.J. ST PE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 AMENDMENT OF COMPANY'S BY-LAWS REGARDING MAJORITY Mgmt For For
VOTING AND CUMULATIVE VOTING
04 AMENDMENT OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
REGARDING CUMULATIVE VOTING
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Shr Against For
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TOMKINS PLC Agenda Number: 701510489
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Security: G89158136
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008962655
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' report and financial Mgmt For For
statements for the YE 29 DEC 2007 together
with the Independent Auditors' report
2. Approve the remuneration committee report for Mgmt For For
the YE 29 DEC 2007
3. Declare the final dividend of 8.57p per ordinary Mgmt For For
share for the YE 29 DEC 2007
4. Re-appoint Mr. James Nicol as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-appoint Mr. David Richardson as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-appoint Mr. John McDonough as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-appoint Mr. Leo Quinn as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Mr. John Zimmerman as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Mgmt For For
Auditors
10. Authorize the Directors to determine the Independent Mgmt For For
Auditors' remuneration
11. Authorize the Directors, subject to the terms Mgmt For For
of Article 5 of the Company's Articles of Association,
to allot relevant securities: up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 14,673,721; and subject
to and conditional on the reduction of capital
[as specified] and associated matters referred
to in resolution 16 becoming effective [ the
Redenomination], and in substitution for the
authority granted by paragraph [a] of this
resolution 11, but without prejudice to any
prior exercise of such authority, up to an
aggregate nominal amount of USD 29,359,180
12. Approve to reduce the authorized share capital Mgmt For For
of the Company by USD 1,956,000,000 by cancellation
of USD 13,920,000 denominated voting convertible
cumulative redeemable preference shares of
USD 50 each and USD 25,200,000 denominated
voting convertible cumulative redeemable preference
shares of USD 50 each
S.13 Authorize the Directors, in accordance with Mgmt For For
and subject to the terms of Article 6 of the
Company's Articles of Association, to allot
shares for cash for the purposes of Article
6, up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP
2,210,266; and subject to and conditional on
the Redenomination becoming effective, and
in substitution for the authority granted by
paragraph (A) of this resolution 13, but without
prejudice to any prior exercise of such authority,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 4,422,300
S.14 Authorize the Company, in substitution of any Mgmt For For
authority to purchase ordinary shares in the
capital of the Company [shares] previously
conferred [save to the extent the same has
been exercised], to make market purchases [Section
163(3)] of the Companies Act 1985 (Act)] of
shares provided that: maximum number of shares
to be acquired is 88,410,677 shares or, if
lower such number of shares as is equal to
10% of the issued ordinary share capital of
the Company at the close of business on 30
APR 2008; the maximum price which may be paid
for any share is an amount equal to 105% of
the average middle market quotations for a
shares derived from the London Stock Exchange
Daily Official List, over the previous 5 business
days immediately preceding the day on which
the share is contracted to be purchased and
the minimum price which may be paid for any
such share shall be the nominal value of that
share; [Authority expires the earlier of the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or
1 MAY 2009]; but a contract of purchase may
be made before such expiry which will or may
be executed wholly or partly thereafter, and
a purchase of shares may be made in pursuance
of any such contract
S.15 Adopt the Articles of Association produced to Mgmt For For
the meeting as the Articles of Association
of the Company in substitution for and to the
exclusion of. the existing Articles of Association
S.16 Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt For For
passing as a special resolution of resolution
15, and in addition to and without prejudice
to the authority granted pursuant to resolution
11: (A) the capital of the Company be increased
by GBP 50,000 by the creation of 50,000 deferred
shares of GBP 1 each [each a Deferred Share]
having the rights and restrictions as specified
in article 6 of the Articles of Association
of the Company adopted pursuant to resolution
15 [the New Articles]; the sum of GBP 50,000
standing to the credit of the Company's reserves
be capitalized and, accordingly, the Directors
be and are hereby authorized and directed to
appropriate prior to the Effective Date (as
defined in paragraph (E) of this resolution
16) the said sum of GBP 50,000 in paying up
in full at par 50,000 Deferred Shares and to
allot and issue the same, credited as fully
paid to the then Company Secretary of the Company
or any Director as the Board of Directors of
the Company shall nominate and for the purpose
of section 80 of the Companies Act 1985 [the
Act] such authority shall expire at the earlier
of the Effective Date and the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting of the Company;
(C) the share capital of the Company be reduced
by canceling and extinguishing all of the issued
and unissued ordinary shares of Sp each in
the capital of the Company [the Existing Ordinary
Shares] in existence as at 6.00 p.m. on the
business day immediately preceding the day
on which the High Court of Justice in England
and Wales makes an order confirming such reduction
of capital [such cancellation and extinguishment
being referred to as the Reduction of Capital]
and the credit arising in the Company's books
of account as a result of the Reduction of
Capital be transferred to a special reserve
of the Company [the Cancellation Reserve];
(D) forthwith and conditional upon the Reduction
of Capital taking effect and prior to the allotment
and issue of the New Dollar Shares, the New
Articles of the Company as specified; (e) immediately
upon the reduction of capital taking effect
[such date to be the effective date]: the authorized
share capital of the company be increased to
such amount as results from the creation of
such number of new ordinary shares as is equal
to the number [the relevant number] of existing
ordinary hares as were cancelled pursuant to
the reduction to the capital, each such share
[a new dollar share] having a nominal value
in cents rounded down to the nearest whole
cent equivalent to 5p [the dollar nominal value]
calculated by reference to the closing mid-point
exchange rate for us dollars with sterling
in London as derived from Reuters at 4.00 p.m.
on the day immediately prior to the effective
date [or if such day is not a business day,
the business day immediately preceding the
effective date] as published in the financial
times on the effective date, of another published
rate considered appropriate by the directors
[the exchange rate]; the sum standing to the
credit of the cancellation reserve be converted
into us dollars at the exchange rate; the sum
standing to the credit of the cancellation
reserve as a result of the conversion referred
to in sub-paragraph [e] of this resolution
16 be applied in paying up the number of new
dollar shares in full at the dollar nominal
value as is equal to the relevant number, provided
that if there would otherwise be any surplus
amount remaining in the cancellation reserve,
relevant number of new dollar shares shall
be paid up at an aggregate premium equal to
such remaining amount; and the relevant number
of new dollar shares be allotted and issued
credited as fully paid to those persons who
appear on the register of members of the company
at 6.00 p.m. on the business day immediately
prior to the effective date as the holders
of the cancelled existing ordinary shares on
the basis of one new dollar share for each
existing ordinary share held by them; (f) in
addition to and without prejudice to any other
authority conferred upon the directors to allot
relevant securities of the company, the directors
be and they are hereby generally and unconditionally
authorized pursuant to and for the purposes
of section 80 of the act to exercise all powers
of the company to allot the relevant number
of the new dollar shares created by this resolution
16 [in aggregate, a maximum nominal amount
in us dollars of relevant securities as is
equal to the relevant number multiplied by
the dollar nominal value] and this authority
shall expire at the conclusion of the next
AGM of the company
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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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TRANSALTA CORP Agenda Number: 701521660
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Security: 89346D107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CA89346D1078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Elect Mr. W. D. Anderson as a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Mr. S.J. Bright as a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Mr. T.W. Faithfull as a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Mr. G.D. Giffin as a Director Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Mr. C.K. Jespersen as a Director Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Mr. M.M. Kanovsky as a Director Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Mr. D.S. Kaufman as a Director Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Mr. G.S. Lackenbauer as a Director Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Mr. M.C. Piper as a Director Mgmt For For
1.10 Elect Mr. L. Vazquez Senties as a Director Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Mr. S.G. Snyder as a Director Mgmt For For
2. Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors at Mgmt For For
a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of
Directors
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U.S. BANCORP Agenda Number: 932820310
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Security: 902973304
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: USB
ISIN: US9029733048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: DOUGLAS M. BAKER, JR.
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: JOEL W. JOHNSON
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: DAVID B. O'MALEY
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: O'DELL M. OWENS, M.D., M.P.H.
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: CRAIG D. SCHNUCK
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL RATIFICATION OF Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SEPARATE THE ROLES OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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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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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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WINDSTREAM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843647
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Security: 97381W104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: WIN
ISIN: US97381W1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CAROL B. ARMITAGE Mgmt For For
SAMUEL E. BEALL, III Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. FOSTER Mgmt For For
FRANCIS X. FRANTZ Mgmt For For
JEFFERY R. GARDNER Mgmt For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Mgmt For For
JUDY K. JONES Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY Mgmt For For
FRANK E. REED Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS WINDSTREAM'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Keith F. Hartstein
Name Keith F. Hartstein
Title President
Date 08/29/2008