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: 811-05276
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Value Line Funds Variable
Trust
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 7 Times Square
21st Floor
New York, NY 10036
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Value Line Funds Variable
Trust
7 Times Square
21st Floor
New York, NY 10036
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-907-1900
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018
Value Line Funds Variable Trust was previously Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust
Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust
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ACCENTURE PLC Agenda Number: 934714886
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Security: G1151C101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Feb-2018
Ticker: ACN
ISIN: IE00B4BNMY34
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JAIME ARDILA Mgmt For For
1B. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. Mgmt For For
GIANCARLO
1C. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT HAINER Mgmt For For
1D. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER Mgmt For For
1E. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: NANCY MCKINSTRY Mgmt For For
1F. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE NANTERME Mgmt For For
1G. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GILLES C. Mgmt For For
PELISSON
1H. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. PRICE Mgmt For For
1I. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Mgmt For For
1J. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: FRANK K. TANG Mgmt For For
1K. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: TRACEY T. Mgmt For For
TRAVIS
2. TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
3. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED ACCENTURE PLC 2010 SHARE INCENTIVE
PLAN (THE "2010 SIP") TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE.
4. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP ("KPMG") AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF ACCENTURE AND TO
AUTHORIZE, IN A BINDING VOTE, THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
DETERMINE KPMG'S REMUNERATION.
5. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE Mgmt For For
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW.
6. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE Mgmt For For
AUTHORITY TO OPT-OUT OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS
UNDER IRISH LAW.
7. TO DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH Mgmt For For
ACCENTURE CAN RE-ALLOT SHARES THAT IT
ACQUIRES AS TREASURY SHARES UNDER IRISH
LAW.
8. TO APPROVE AN INTERNAL MERGER TRANSACTION. Mgmt For For
9. TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF Mgmt For For
ASSOCIATION TO NO LONGER REQUIRE
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN INTERNAL
TRANSACTIONS.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC. Agenda Number: 934705231
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Security: 00508Y102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jan-2018
Ticker: AYI
ISIN: US00508Y1029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. DOUGLAS DILLARD, Mgmt For For
JR.
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY M. ROBINSON Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN H. WESLEY Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY A. WINSTON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EY AS Mgmt For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION.
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ACUITY Mgmt For For
BRANDS, INC. 2012 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
6. APPROVAL OF ACUITY BRANDS, INC. 2017 Mgmt For For
MANAGEMENT CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
7. APPROVAL OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shr For Against
ESG REPORTING (IF PROPERLY PRESENTED).
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ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 934758713
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Security: 015351109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2018
Ticker: ALXN
ISIN: US0153511094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Felix J. Baker Mgmt For For
David R. Brennan Mgmt For For
Christopher J. Coughlin Mgmt For For
Deborah Dunsire Mgmt For For
Paul A. Friedman Mgmt For For
Ludwig N. Hantson Mgmt For For
John T. Mollen Mgmt For For
Francois Nader Mgmt For For
Judith A. Reinsdorf Mgmt For For
Andreas Rummelt Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of appointment by the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as
the Company's independent registered public
accounting firm.
3. Approval of a non-binding advisory vote of Mgmt For For
the 2017 compensation paid to Alexion's
named executive officers.
4. To request the Board to require an Shr Against For
independent Chairman.
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AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934771800
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Security: 03027X100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: AMT
ISIN: US03027X1000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Gustavo Lara Cantu Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Raymond P. Dolan Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Robert D. Hormats Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Grace D. Lieblein Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Craig Macnab Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: JoAnn A. Reed Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Pamela D.A. Reeve Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: David E. Sharbutt Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: James D. Taiclet, Jr. Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Samme L. Thompson Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm for 2018.
3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the Mgmt For For
Company's executive compensation.
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AMETEK INC. Agenda Number: 934769766
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Security: 031100100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2018
Ticker: AME
ISIN: US0311001004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Elizabeth R. Varet Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Dennis K. Williams Mgmt For For
2. Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of Mgmt For For
AMETEK, Inc. named executive officer
compensation.
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Mgmt For For
independent registered public accounting
firm for 2018.
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934793161
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Security: 032095101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2018
Ticker: APH
ISIN: US0320951017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Ronald P. Badie Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Stanley L. Clark Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: John D. Craig Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: David P. Falck Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Edward G. Jepsen Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Martin H. Loeffler Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: John R. Lord Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: R. Adam Norwitt Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Diana G. Reardon Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Anne Clarke Wolff Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Mgmt For For
independent accountants of the Company.
3. Advisory vote to approve compensation of Mgmt For For
named executive officers.
4. Stockholder Proposal - Special Shareholder Shr For Against
Meeting Improvement.
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ANSYS, INC. Agenda Number: 934762065
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Security: 03662Q105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2018
Ticker: ANSS
ISIN: US03662Q1058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Guy E. Dubois Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Alec D. Gallimore Mgmt For For
2. The ratification of the selection of Mgmt For For
Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's
independent registered public accounting
firm.
3. The compensation of our named executive Mgmt For For
officers, to be voted on a non-binding,
advisory basis.
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APTARGROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 934745653
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Security: 038336103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2018
Ticker: ATR
ISIN: US0383361039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Andreas C. Kramvis Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Maritza Gomez Montiel Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Jesse Wu Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Ralf K. Wunderlich Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation.
3. Approval of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. Mgmt For For
4. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm for 2018.
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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. Agenda Number: 934754450
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Security: G0450A105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2018
Ticker: ACGL
ISIN: BMG0450A1053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a To elect the nominees listed as Class II Mgmt For For
Directors of the Company for a term of
three years: Eric W. Doppstadt
1b To elect the nominees listed as Class II Mgmt For For
Directors of the Company for a term of
three years: Laurie S. Goodman
1c To elect the nominees listed as Class II Mgmt For For
Directors of the Company for a term of
three years: Constantine Iordanou
1d To elect the nominees listed as Class II Mgmt For For
Directors of the Company for a term of
three years: John M. Pasquesi
2 Advisory vote to approve named executive Mgmt For For
officer compensation.
3 To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Mgmt For For
the Company's independent registered public
accounting firm for the year ending
December 31, 2018.
4 Approve the Arch Capital Group Ltd. 2018 Mgmt For For
Long-Term Incentive and Share Award Plan.
5 Approve a three-for-one common share split. Mgmt For For
6a To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Robert Appleby
6b To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Anthony Asquith
6c To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Stephen Bashford
6d To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Dennis R. Brand
6e To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Ian Britchfield
6f To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Pierre-Andre Camps
6g To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Chung Foo Choy
6h To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Paul Cole
6i To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Graham B.R. Collis
6j To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Michael
Constantinides
6k To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Stephen J. Curley
6l To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Nick Denniston
6m To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Christopher A.
Edwards
6n To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Seamus Fearon
6o To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Michael Feetham
6p To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Beau H. Franklin
6q To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Giuliano Giovannetti
6r To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Michael Hammer
6s To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: W. Preston Hutchings
6t To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Constantine Iordanou
6u To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Jason Kittinger
6v To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Gerald Konig
6w To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Jean-Philippe Latour
6x To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Lino Leoni
6y To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Mark D. Lyons
6z To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Patrick Mailloux
6aa To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Paul Martin
6ab To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Robert McDowell
6ac To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: David H. McElroy
6ad To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Francois Morin
6ae To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: David J. Mulholland
6af To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Mark Nolan
6ag To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Nicolas Papadopoulo
6ah To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Michael Price
6ai To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Elisabeth Quinn
6aj To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Maamoun Rajeh
6ak To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Andrew T. Rippert
6al To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Arthur Scace
6am To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Soren Scheuer
6an To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Matthew Shulman
6ao To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: William A. Soares
6ap To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Patrick Storey
6aq To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Hugh Sturgess
6ar To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Ross Totten
6as To elect the nominees listed as Designated Mgmt For For
Company Directors so that they may be
elected directors of certain of our
non-U.S. subsidiaries: Gerald Wolfe
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AUTOZONE, INC. Agenda Number: 934696634
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Security: 053332102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Dec-2017
Ticker: AZO
ISIN: US0533321024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS H. BROOKS Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL G. GRAVES, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENDERSON GUIMARAES Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. R. HYDE, III Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. BRYAN JORDAN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. ANDREW MCKENNA Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE R. MRKONIC, Mgmt For For
JR.
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUIS P. NIETO Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. RHODES, Mgmt For For
III
2. RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR.
3. APPROVAL OF ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C. Agenda Number: 934759044
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Security: 110448107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2018
Ticker: BTI
ISIN: US1104481072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receipt of the 2017 Annual Report and Mgmt For For
Accounts
2. Approval of the 2017 Directors' Mgmt For For
remuneration report
3. Reappointment of the Auditors Mgmt For For
4. Authority for the Audit Committee to agree Mgmt For For
the Auditors' remuneration
5. Re-election of Richard Burrows as a Mgmt For For
Director (Nominations)
6. Re-election of Nicandro Durante as a Mgmt For For
Director
7. Re-election of Sue Farr as a Director Mgmt For For
(Nominations, Remuneration)
8. Re-election of Dr Marion Helmes as a Mgmt For For
Director (Audit, Nominations)
9. Re-election of Savio Kwan as a Director Mgmt For For
(Nominations, Remuneration)
10. Re-election of Dimitri Panayotopoulos as a Mgmt For For
Director (Nominations, Remuneration)
11. Re-election of Kieran Poynter as a Director Mgmt For For
(Audit, Nominations)
12. Re-election of Ben Stevens as a Director Mgmt For For
13. Election of Luc Jobin as a Director who has Mgmt For For
been appointed since the last Annual
General Meeting (Nominations, Remuneration)
14. Election of Holly Keller Koeppel as a Mgmt For For
Director who has been appointed since the
last Annual General Meeting (Audit,
Nominations)
15. Election of Lionel Nowell, III as a Mgmt For For
Director who has been appointed since the
last Annual General Meeting (Audit,
Nominations)
16. Renewal of the Directors' authority to Mgmt For For
allot shares
17. Renewal of the Directors' authority to Mgmt For For
disapply pre-emption rights
18. Authority for the Company to purchase its Mgmt For For
own shares
19. Authority to make donations to political Mgmt For For
organisations and to incur political
expenditure
20. Notice period for General Meetings Mgmt For For
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C. R. BARD, INC. Agenda Number: 934656363
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Security: 067383109
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 08-Aug-2017
Ticker: BCR
ISIN: US0673831097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF APRIL 23, 2017, AS IT
MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE
"MERGER AGREEMENT"), BY AND AMONG C. R.
BARD, INC., A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION (THE
"COMPANY"), BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY,
A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION, AND LAMBDA CORP.,
A NEW JERSEY CORPORATION AND WHOLLY OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF BECTON, DICKINSON AND
COMPANY.
2. TO APPROVE BY ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE, Mgmt For For
CERTAIN COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY
THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
3. TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AGREEMENT.
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CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY Agenda Number: 934755692
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Security: 136375102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2018
Ticker: CNI
ISIN: CA1363751027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
SHAUNEEN BRUDER Mgmt For For
DONALD J. CARTY Mgmt For For
AMB.GORDON D. GIFFIN Mgmt For For
JULIE GODIN Mgmt For For
EDITH E. HOLIDAY Mgmt For For
V. M. KEMPSTON DARKES Mgmt For For
THE HON. DENIS LOSIER Mgmt For For
THE HON. KEVIN G. LYNCH Mgmt For For
JAMES E. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
ROBERT PACE Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. PHILLIPS Mgmt For For
LAURA STEIN Mgmt For For
2 APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
3 NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT Mgmt For For
THE APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
DISCLOSED IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION CIRCULAR, THE FULL TEXT OF
WHICH RESOLUTION IS SET OUT ON P. 9 OF THE
ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
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CHUBB LIMITED Agenda Number: 934772648
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Security: H1467J104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2018
Ticker: CB
ISIN: CH0044328745
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Approval of the management report, Mgmt For For
standalone financial statements and
consolidated financial statements of Chubb
Limited for the year ended December 31,
2017
2a Allocation of disposable profit Mgmt For For
2b Distribution of a dividend out of legal Mgmt For For
reserves (by way of release and allocation
to a dividend reserve)
3 Discharge of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
4a Election of Auditor: Election of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (Zurich) as our
statutory auditor
4b Election of Auditor: Ratification of Mgmt For For
appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
(United States) as independent registered
public accounting firm for purposes of U.S.
securities law reporting
4c Election of Auditor: Election of BDO AG Mgmt For For
(Zurich) as special audit firm
5a Election of Director: Evan G. Greenberg Mgmt For For
5b Election of Director: Robert M. Hernandez Mgmt For For
5c Election of Director: Michael G. Atieh Mgmt For For
5d Election of Director: Sheila P. Burke Mgmt For For
5e Election of Director: James I. Cash Mgmt For For
5f Election of Director: Mary Cirillo Mgmt For For
5g Election of Director: Michael P. Connors Mgmt For For
5h Election of Director: John A. Edwardson Mgmt For For
5i Election of Director: Kimberly A. Ross Mgmt For For
5j Election of Director: Robert W. Scully Mgmt For For
5k Election of Director: Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. Mgmt For For
5l Election of Director: Theodore E. Shasta Mgmt For For
5m Election of Director: David H. Sidwell Mgmt For For
5n Election of Director: Olivier Steimer Mgmt For For
5o Election of Director: James M. Zimmerman Mgmt For For
6 Election of Evan G. Greenberg as Chairman Mgmt For For
of the Board of Directors
7a Election of the Compensation Committee of Mgmt Against Against
the Board of Directors: Michael P. Connors
7b Election of the Compensation Committee of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors: Mary Cirillo
7c Election of the Compensation Committee of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors: Robert M. Hernandez
7d Election of the Compensation Committee of Mgmt For For
the Board of Directors: James M. Zimmerman
8 Election of Homburger AG as independent Mgmt For For
proxy
9 Amendment to the Articles of Association Mgmt For For
relating to authorized share capital for
general purposes
10a Compensation of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
until the next annual general meeting
10b Compensation of Executive Management for Mgmt For For
the next calendar year
11 Advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation under U.S. securities law
requirements
A If a new agenda item or a new proposal for Mgmt Abstain Against
an existing agenda item is put before the
meeting, I/we hereby authorize and instruct
the independent proxy to vote as follows.
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. Agenda Number: 934744257
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Security: 171340102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2018
Ticker: CHD
ISIN: US1713401024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Matthew T. Farrell Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Ravichandra K. Mgmt For For
Saligram
1c. Election of Director: Robert K. Shearer Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Laurie J. Yoler Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote to approve compensation of Mgmt For For
our named executive officers.
3. Proposal to amend and restate our Amended Mgmt For For
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
to provide for the annual election of all
directors and eliminate or update certain
outdated provisions.
4. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Mgmt For For
& Touche LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for 2018.
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934711448
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Security: 22160K105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2018
Ticker: COST
ISIN: US22160K1051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
KENNETH D. DENMAN Mgmt For For
W. CRAIG JELINEK Mgmt For For
JEFFREY S. RAIKES Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
3. APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SIMPLE Shr For Against
MAJORITY VOTE.
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PRISON Shr Against For
LABOR.
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CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 934748142
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Security: 228368106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2018
Ticker: CCK
ISIN: US2283681060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
John W. Conway Mgmt For For
Timothy J. Donahue Mgmt For For
Arnold W. Donald Mgmt For For
Andrea J. Funk Mgmt For For
Rose Lee Mgmt For For
William G. Little Mgmt For For
Hans J. Loliger Mgmt For For
James H. Miller Mgmt For For
Josef M. Muller Mgmt For For
Caesar F. Sweitzer Mgmt For For
Jim L. Turner Mgmt For For
William S. Urkiel Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
independent auditors for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2018.
3. Approval by advisory vote of the resolution Mgmt For For
on executive compensation as described in
the Proxy Statement.
4. To consider and act upon a Shareholder's Shr Against For
proposal to amend the Company's existing
proxy access By-Law.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934749877
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Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2018
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Donald J. Ehrlich Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Linda Hefner Filler Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Thomas P. Joyce, Jr. Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Teri List-Stoll Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Walter G. Lohr, Jr. Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Mitchell P. Rales Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Steven M. Rales Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: John T. Schwieters Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Alan G. Spoon Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Raymond C. Stevens, Mgmt For For
Ph.D.
1K. Election of Director: Elias A. Zerhouni, Mgmt For For
M.D.
2. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as Danaher's independent registered
public accounting firm.
3. To approve on an advisory basis the Mgmt For For
Company's named executive officer
compensation.
4. To act upon a shareholder proposal Shr For Against
requesting that Danaher reduce shareholder
special meeting threshold from 25% to 10%.
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DENTSPLY SIRONA INC. Agenda Number: 934776684
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Security: 24906P109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: XRAY
ISIN: US24906P1093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Michael C. Alfano Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: David K. Beecken Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Eric K. Brandt Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Donald M. Casey Jr. Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Michael J. Coleman Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Willie A. Deese Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Betsy D. Holden Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Thomas Jetter Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Arthur D. Kowaloff Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Harry M. Kraemer Jr. Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Francis J. Lunger Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Leslie F. Varon Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's
independent registered public accountants
for 2018.
3. Approval, by non-binding vote, of the Mgmt For For
Company's executive compensation.
4. Approval of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. Employee Mgmt For For
Stock Purchase Plan.
5. Approval of Amendment to Certificate of Mgmt For For
Incorporation to eliminate the
supermajority requirement for stockholders
to amend the by laws.
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DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. Agenda Number: 934742215
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Security: 25754A201
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2018
Ticker: DPZ
ISIN: US25754A2015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
David A. Brandon Mgmt For For
C. Andrew Ballard Mgmt For For
Andrew B. Balson Mgmt For For
Diana F. Cantor Mgmt For For
J. Patrick Doyle Mgmt For For
Richard L. Federico Mgmt For For
James A. Goldman Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the selection of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accountants
for the Company for the 2018 fiscal year.
3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation Mgmt Against Against
of the named executive officers of the
Company.
4. Shareholder proposal to adopt deforestation Shr Against For
and related human rights issues policy and
implementation plan.
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ECOLAB INC. Agenda Number: 934742378
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Security: 278865100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2018
Ticker: ECL
ISIN: US2788651006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Douglas M. Baker, Jr. Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Barbara J. Beck Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Leslie S. Biller Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Carl M. Casale Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Stephen I. Chazen Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Jeffrey M. Ettinger Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Michael Larson Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: David W. MacLennan Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Tracy B. McKibben Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Victoria J. Reich Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Suzanne M. Vautrinot Mgmt For For
1m. Election of Director: John J. Zillmer Mgmt For For
2. Ratify the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent
registered public accounting firm for the
current year ending December 31, 2018.
3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation Mgmt For For
of executives disclosed in the Proxy
Statement.
4. Stockholder proposal regarding the Shr Against For
threshold to call special stockholder
meetings, if properly presented.
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FISERV, INC. Agenda Number: 934770137
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Security: 337738108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: FISV
ISIN: US3377381088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Alison Davis Mgmt For For
Harry F. DiSimone Mgmt For For
John Y. Kim Mgmt For For
Dennis F. Lynch Mgmt For For
Denis J. O'Leary Mgmt For For
Glenn M. Renwick Mgmt For For
Kim M. Robak Mgmt For For
JD Sherman Mgmt For For
Doyle R. Simons Mgmt For For
Jeffery W. Yabuki Mgmt For For
2. To approve the material terms of the Mgmt For For
performance goals under the Amended and
Restated Fiserv, Inc. 2007 Omnibus
Incentive Plan.
3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the Mgmt For For
compensation of the named executive
officers of Fiserv, Inc.
4. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as the independent registered
public accounting firm of Fiserv, Inc. for
2018.
5. A shareholder proposal requesting the board Shr Against For
of directors to adopt a by-law to provide
for executive pay confidential voting.
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FMC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934746732
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Security: 302491303
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2018
Ticker: FMC
ISIN: US3024913036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Pierre Brondeau Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Eduardo E. Cordeiro Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: G. Peter D'Aloia Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: C. Scott Greer Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: K'Lynne Johnson Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Dirk A. Kempthorne Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Paul J. Norris Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Margareth Ovrum Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Robert C. Pallash Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: William H. Powell Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Vincent R. Volpe, Jr. Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
independent registered public accounting
firm.
3. Approval, by non-binding vote, of executive Mgmt For For
compensation.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934744536
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Security: 369550108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2018
Ticker: GD
ISIN: US3695501086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: James S. Crown Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Rudy F. deLeon Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Lester L. Lyles Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Mark M. Malcolm Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Phebe N. Novakovic Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: C. Howard Nye Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: William A. Osborn Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Catherine B. Reynolds Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Laura J. Schumacher Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Peter A. Wall Mgmt For For
2. Advisory Vote on the Selection of Mgmt For For
Independent Auditors
3. Advisory Vote to approve Executive Mgmt For For
Compensation
4. Shareholder Proposal to reduce the Shr For Against
ownership threshold required to call a
special shareholder meeting
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. Agenda Number: 934667051
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Security: 370334104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Sep-2017
Ticker: GIS
ISIN: US3703341046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADBURY H. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALICIA BOLER DAVIS Mgmt For For
1C) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KERRY CLARK Mgmt For For
1D) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. CORDANI Mgmt For For
1E) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER W. FERGUSON JR. Mgmt For For
1F) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRIETTA H. FORE Mgmt For For
1G) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. HARMENING Mgmt For For
1H) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA G. HENRY Mgmt For For
1I) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HEIDI G. MILLER Mgmt For For
1J) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE ODLAND Mgmt For For
1K) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Mgmt For For
1L) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC D. SPRUNK Mgmt For For
1M) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JORGE A. URIBE Mgmt For For
2. APPROVAL OF THE 2017 STOCK COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN.
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Mgmt For For
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING Mgmt 1 Year For
THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
5. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934712159
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Security: 440452100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2018
Ticker: HRL
ISIN: US4404521001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY C. BHOJWANI Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRELL K. CREWS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN S. FORBES, M.D. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN M. LACY Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELSA A. MURANO, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. NAKASONE Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN K. NESTEGARD Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAKOTA A. PIPPINS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. Mgmt For For
POLICINSKI
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SALLY J. SMITH Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. SNEE Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. WHITE Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING OCTOBER 28, 2018.
3. APPROVE THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION AS DISCLOSED IN THE COMPANY'S
2018 ANNUAL MEETING PROXY STATEMENT.
4. APPROVE THE HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION 2018 Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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IDEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934738684
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Security: 45167R104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2018
Ticker: IEX
ISIN: US45167R1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
WILLIAM M. COOK Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA J. WARNER Mgmt For For
MARK A. BUTHMAN Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive Mgmt For For
officer compensation.
3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Mgmt For For
& Touche LLP as our independent registered
accounting firm for 2018.
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IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. Agenda Number: 934755870
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Security: 45168D104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2018
Ticker: IDXX
ISIN: US45168D1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Bruce L. Claflin Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Daniel M. Junius Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Mgmt For For
Registered Public Accounting Firm. To
ratify the selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's
independent registered public accounting
firm for the current fiscal year.
3. Approval of the Adoption of the IDEXX Mgmt For For
Laboratories, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan. To
approve the Company's 2018 Stock Incentive
Plan.
4. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. To Mgmt For For
approve a nonbinding advisory resolution on
the Company's executive compensation.
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IHS MARKIT LTD Agenda Number: 934731969
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Security: G47567105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2018
Ticker: INFO
ISIN: BMG475671050
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Dinyar S. Devitre Mgmt For For
Nicoletta Giadrossi Mgmt For For
Robert P. Kelly Mgmt For For
Deborah D. McWhinney Mgmt For For
2. To approve the appointment of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as the Company's independent registered
public accountants until the close of the
next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
and to authorize the Company's Board of
Directors, acting by the Audit Committee,
to determine the remuneration of the
independent registered public accountants.
3. To approve, on an advisory, non-binding Mgmt For For
basis, the compensation of the Company's
named executive officers.
4. To approve amendments to the Company's Mgmt For For
bye-laws to declassify the Board of
Directors.
5. To approve amendments to the Company's Mgmt For For
bye-laws to implement majority voting in
uncontested director elections and certain
other related, administrative or immaterial
changes.
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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. Agenda Number: 934738800
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Security: 445658107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2018
Ticker: JBHT
ISIN: US4456581077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Douglas G. Duncan Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Francesca M. Mgmt For For
Edwardson
1C. Election of Director: Wayne Garrison Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Sharilyn S. Gasaway Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Gary C. George Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: J. Bryan Hunt, Jr. Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Coleman H. Peterson Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Directors: John N. Roberts III Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: James L. Robo Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Kirk Thompson Mgmt For For
2. To approve an advisory resolution regarding Mgmt For For
the Company's compensation of its named
executive officers.
3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as the Company's independent public
accountants for calendar year 2018.
4. To approve a stockholder proposal regarding Shr Against For
reporting political contributions.
5. To approve a stockholder proposal regarding Shr Against For
greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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LKQ CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934743065
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Security: 501889208
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2018
Ticker: LKQ
ISIN: US5018892084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Sukhpal Singh Mgmt For For
Ahluwalia
1b. Election of Director: A. Clinton Allen Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Robert M. Hanser Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Joseph M. Holsten Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Blythe J. McGarvie Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: John F. O'Brien Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Guhan Subramanian Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: William M. Webster, Mgmt For For
IV
1i. Election of Director: Dominick Zarcone Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Mgmt For For
& Touche LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for our fiscal year
ending December 31, 2018.
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Mgmt For For
compensation of our named executive
officers.
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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 934814535
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Security: 57636Q104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2018
Ticker: MA
ISIN: US57636Q1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of director: Richard Mgmt For For
Haythornthwaite
1b. Election of director: Ajay Banga Mgmt For For
1c. Election of director: Silvio Barzi Mgmt For For
1d. Election of director: David R. Carlucci Mgmt For For
1e. Election of director: Richard K. Davis Mgmt For For
1f. Election of director: Steven J. Freiberg Mgmt For For
1g. Election of director: Julius Genachowski Mgmt For For
1h. Election of director: Choon Phong Goh Mgmt For For
1i. Election of director: Merit E. Janow Mgmt For For
1j. Election of director: Nancy Karch Mgmt For For
1k. Election of director: Oki Matsumoto Mgmt For For
1l. Election of director: Rima Qureshi Mgmt For For
1m. Election of director: Jose Octavio Reyes Mgmt For For
Lagunes
1n. Election of director: Jackson Tai Mgmt For For
2. Advisory approval of Mastercard's executive Mgmt For For
compensation
3. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accounting
firm for Mastercard for 2018
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 934746061
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Security: 592688105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2018
Ticker: MTD
ISIN: US5926881054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Director: Robert F. Spoerry Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Director: Wah-Hui Chu Mgmt For For
1.3 Election of Director: Olivier A. Filliol Mgmt For For
1.4 Election of Director: Elisha W. Finney Mgmt For For
1.5 Election of Director: Richard Francis Mgmt For For
1.6 Election of Director: Constance L. Harvey Mgmt For For
1.7 Election of Director: Michael A. Kelly Mgmt For For
1.8 Election of Director: Hans Ulrich Maerki Mgmt For For
1.9 Election of Director: Thomas P. Salice Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934736274
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Security: 651587107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2018
Ticker: NEU
ISIN: US6515871076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Phyllis L. Cothran Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Mark M. Gambill Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Bruce C. Gottwald Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Thomas E. Gottwald Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Patrick D. Hanley Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: H. Hiter Harris, III Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: James E. Rogers Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accounting
firm for the Corporation for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2018.
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Mgmt For For
compensation of the named executive
officers of NewMarket Corporation.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934761063
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Security: 666807102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2018
Ticker: NOC
ISIN: US6668071029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Wesley G. Bush Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Marianne C. Brown Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Donald E. Felsinger Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Ann M. Fudge Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Bruce S. Gordon Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: William H. Hernandez Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Madeleine A. Kleiner Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Karl J. Krapek Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Gary Roughead Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Thomas M. Schoewe Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: James S. Turley Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Mark A. Welsh III Mgmt For For
2. Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, Mgmt For For
the compensation of the Company's Named
Executive Officers.
3. Proposal to ratify the appointment of Mgmt For For
Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's
Independent Auditor for fiscal year ending
December 31, 2018.
4. Proposal to modify the ownership threshold Shr For Against
for shareholders to call a special meeting.
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O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Agenda Number: 934762267
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Security: 67103H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2018
Ticker: ORLY
ISIN: US67103H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: David O'Reilly Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Larry O'Reilly Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Rosalie O'Reilly Mgmt For For
Wooten
1d. Election of Director: Greg Henslee Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Jay D. Burchfield Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Thomas T. Hendrickson Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: John R. Murphy Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Dana M. Perlman Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Ronald Rashkow Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation.
3. Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP, as independent auditors for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
4. Shareholder proposal entitled "Special Shr For Against
Shareholder Meeting Improvement."
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PEPSICO, INC. Agenda Number: 934743041
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Security: 713448108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2018
Ticker: PEP
ISIN: US7134481081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Shona L. Brown Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: George W. Buckley Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Cesar Conde Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Ian M. Cook Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Dina Dublon Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Richard W. Fisher Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: William R. Johnson Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Indra K. Nooyi Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: David C. Page Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Robert C. Pohlad Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Daniel Vasella Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Darren Walker Mgmt For For
1m. Election of Director: Alberto Weisser Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
as the Company's independent registered
public accounting firm for fiscal year
2018.
3. Advisory approval of the Company's Mgmt For For
executive compensation.
4. Special shareowner meeting improvement. Shr For Against
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REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. Agenda Number: 934651414
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Security: 761713106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 19-Jul-2017
Ticker: RAI
ISIN: US7617131062
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 16, 2017, AS IT
AND THE PLAN OF MERGER CONTAINED THEREIN
WERE AMENDED AS OF JUNE 8, 2017, AND AS IT
AND THE PLAN OF MERGER CONTAINED THEREIN
MAY BE FURTHER AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME,
REFERRED TO AS THE MERGER AGREEMENT, BY AND
AMONG REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC., REFERRED TO
AS RAI, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C., A
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER
THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, REFERRED TO
AS BAT, ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY
STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL).
2. APPROVAL ON A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY BASIS, Mgmt Against Against
OF THE COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT WILL OR
MAY BE PAID BY RAI OR BAT TO RAI'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THAT ARE BASED ON OR
OTHERWISE RELATE TO THE MERGER AND THE
AGREEMENTS AND UNDERSTANDINGS PURSUANT TO
WHICH SUCH COMPENSATION MAY BE PAID OR
BECOME PAYABLE.
3. APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING OF RAI SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES
TO APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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ROLLINS, INC. Agenda Number: 934755325
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Security: 775711104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2018
Ticker: ROL
ISIN: US7757111049
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Gary W. Rollins Mgmt For For
Larry L. Prince Mgmt For For
Pamela R. Rollins Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton Mgmt For For
LLP as independent registered public
accounting firm of the Company for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
3. To approve the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. Mgmt Against Against
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agenda Number: 934812391
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Security: 776696106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Jun-2018
Ticker: ROP
ISIN: US7766961061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Shellye L. Archambeau Mgmt For For
Amy Woods Brinkley Mgmt For For
John F. Fort, III Mgmt For For
Brian D. Jellison Mgmt For For
Robert D. Johnson Mgmt For For
Robert E. Knowling, Jr. Mgmt For For
Wilbur J. Prezzano Mgmt For For
Laura G. Thatcher Mgmt For For
Richard F. Wallman Mgmt For For
Christopher Wright Mgmt For For
2. To consider, on a non-binding advisory Mgmt For For
basis, a resolution approving the
compensation of our named executive
officers.
3. To ratify of the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December 31, 2018.
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SALESFORCE.COM, INC. Agenda Number: 934814939
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Security: 79466L302
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2018
Ticker: CRM
ISIN: US79466L3024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Marc Benioff Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Keith Block Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Craig Conway Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Alan Hassenfeld Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Neelie Kroes Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Colin Powell Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Sanford Robertson Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: John V. Roos Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Bernard Tyson Mgmt Against Against
1j. Election of Director: Robin Washington Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Maynard Webb Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Susan Wojcicki Mgmt For For
2. Amendment and restatement of our Mgmt For For
Certificate of Incorporation to allow
stockholders to request special meetings of
the stockholders.
3. Amendment and restatement of our 2013 Mgmt For For
Equity Incentive Plan to, among other
things, increase the number of shares
authorized for issuance by 40 million
shares.
4. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for the fiscal year
ending January 31, 2019.
5. An advisory vote to approve the fiscal 2018 Mgmt For For
compensation of our named executive
officers.
6. A stockholder proposal requesting the Shr For Against
elimination of supermajority voting
requirements.
7. A stockholder proposal requesting a report Shr Against For
on Salesforce's criteria for investing in,
operating in and withdrawing from high-risk
regions.
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SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934765011
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Security: 78410G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2018
Ticker: SBAC
ISIN: US78410G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A Election of Director for a three-year term: Mgmt For For
Brian C. Carr
1B Election of Director for a three-year term: Mgmt For For
Mary S. Chan
1C Election of Director for a three-year term: Mgmt For For
George R. Krouse, Jr.
2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as SBA's independent registered
public accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal
year.
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Mgmt For For
compensation of SBA's named executive
officers.
4. Approval of the 2018 Employee Stock Mgmt For For
Purchase Plan.
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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 934753016
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Security: 838518108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2018
Ticker: SJI
ISIN: US8385181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Sarah M. Barpoulis Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Thomas A. Bracken Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Keith S. Campbell Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Victor A. Fortkiewicz Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Sheila Mgmt For For
Hartnett-Devlin, CFA
1f. Election of Director: Walter M. Higgins III Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Sunita Holzer Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Michael J. Renna Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Joseph M. Rigby Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Frank L. Sims Mgmt For For
2. To hold an advisory vote to approve Mgmt For For
executive compensation.
3. To approve an amendment to the Certificate Mgmt For For
of Incorporation to change the name of the
Company to SJI, Inc.
4. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as the independent registered
public accounting firm for 2018.
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STERICYCLE, INC. Agenda Number: 934778119
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Security: 858912108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: SRCL
ISIN: US8589121081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Robert S. Murley Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Charles A. Alutto Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Brian P. Anderson Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Lynn D. Bleil Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Thomas D. Brown Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Thomas F. Chen Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Mark C. Miller Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: John Patience Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Mike S. Zafirovski Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation
3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm for 2018
4. Stockholder proposal entitled Special Shr For Against
Shareholder Meeting Improvement
5. Stockholder proposal on the vesting of Shr Against For
equity awards upon a change in control
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TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 934737074
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Security: 879360105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2018
Ticker: TDY
ISIN: US8793601050
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Simon M. Lorne Mgmt For For
Paul D. Miller Mgmt For For
Wesley W. von Schack Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018.
3. APPROVAL OF NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION Mgmt For For
ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 934805752
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Security: 872540109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2018
Ticker: TJX
ISIN: US8725401090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Alan M. Bennett Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: David T. Ching Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Ernie Herrman Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Michael F. Hines Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Amy B. Lane Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Carol Meyrowitz Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Jackwyn L. Nemerov Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: John F. O'Brien Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Willow B. Shire Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers as TJX's independent
registered public accounting firm for
fiscal 2019
3. Advisory approval of TJX's executive Mgmt For For
compensation (the say-on- pay vote)
4. Shareholder proposal for a report on Shr For Against
compensation disparities based on race,
gender, or ethnicity
5. Shareholder proposal for amending TJX's Shr For Against
clawback policy
6. Shareholder proposal for a supply chain Shr Against For
policy on prison labor
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THE TORO COMPANY Agenda Number: 934725992
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Security: 891092108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Mar-2018
Ticker: TTC
ISIN: US8910921084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Janet K. Cooper Mgmt For For
Gary L. Ellis Mgmt For For
Gregg W. Steinhafel Mgmt For For
Michael G. Vale, Ph.D. Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
as our independent registered public
accounting firm for our fiscal year ending
October 31, 2018.
3. Approval of, on an advisory basis, our Mgmt For For
executive compensation.
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THE ULTIMATE SOFTWARE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 934753787
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Security: 90385D107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2018
Ticker: ULTI
ISIN: US90385D1072
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Marc D. Scherr Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: James A. FitzPatrick, Mgmt For For
Jr.
1c. Election of Director: Rick A. Wilber Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mgmt For For
Ultimate's independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2018.
3. To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, Mgmt Against Against
compensation paid to Ultimate's named
executive officers.
4. To approve the Amended and Restated 2005 Mgmt For For
Equity Incentive Plan.
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 934773133
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Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Marc N. Casper Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Nelson J. Chai Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: C. Martin Harris Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Tyler Jacks Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Judy C. Lewent Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Thomas J. Lynch Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Jim P. Manzi Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Lars R. Sorensen Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Scott M. Sperling Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Elaine S. Ullian Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Director: Dion J. Weisler Mgmt For For
2. An advisory vote to approve named executive Mgmt Against Against
officer compensation.
3. Ratification of the Audit Committee's Mgmt For For
selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as
the Company's independent auditors for
2018.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934753890
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 907818108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2018
Ticker: UNP
ISIN: US9078181081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Andrew H. Card Jr. Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Erroll B. Davis Jr. Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: David B. Dillon Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Lance M. Fritz Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Deborah C. Hopkins Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Jane H. Lute Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Michael R. McCarthy Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Thomas F. McLarty III Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: Bhavesh V. Patel Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Jose H. Villarreal Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Mgmt For For
& Touche LLP as the independent registered
public accounting firm of the Company for
2018.
3. An advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation ("Say on Pay").
4. Shareholder proposal regarding Independent Shr Against For
Chairman if properly presented at the
Annual Meeting.
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WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. Agenda Number: 934782954
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Security: 94106B101
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 24-May-2018
Ticker: WCN
ISIN: CA94106B1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt Mgmt For For
Robert H. Davis Mgmt For For
Edward E. Guillet Mgmt For For
Michael W. Harlan Mgmt For For
Larry S. Hughes Mgmt For For
Susan Lee Mgmt For For
William J. Razzouk Mgmt For For
2 Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our Mgmt For For
independent registered public accounting
firm until the close of the 2018 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders of the Company and
authorization of our Board of Directors to
fix the remuneration of the independent
registered public accounting firm.
3 Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, Mgmt For For
of the compensation of our named executive
officers as disclosed in the Proxy
Statement ("say on pay").
4 Shareholder proposal to urge the adoption Mgmt Against For
of a senior executive equity compensation
retention requirement until retirement.
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WEX INC. Agenda Number: 934804130
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 96208T104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2018
Ticker: WEX
ISIN: US96208T1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Director: John E. Bachman Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Director: Regina O. Sommer Mgmt For For
1.3 Election of Director: Jack VanWoerkom Mgmt For For
2. Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the Mgmt Against Against
compensation of our named executive
officers.
3. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm for the
year ending December 31, 2018.
Value Line VIP Equity Adv Fund
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ADAMS DIVERSIFIED EQUITY FUND, INC. Agenda Number: 934730537
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 006212104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2018
Ticker: ADX
ISIN: US0062121043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Enrique R. Arzac Mgmt For For
Kenneth J. Dale Mgmt For For
Frederic A. Escherich Mgmt For For
Roger W. Gale Mgmt For For
Lauriann C. Kloppenburg Mgmt For For
Kathleen T. McGahran Mgmt For For
Craig R. Smith Mgmt For For
Mark E. Stoeckle Mgmt For For
2. The selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mgmt For For
as independent public auditors.
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ADAMS NATURAL RESOURCES FUND, INC Agenda Number: 934730549
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 00548F105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2018
Ticker: PEO
ISIN: US00548F1057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Enrique R. Arzac Mgmt For For
Kenneth J. Dale Mgmt For For
Frederic A. Escherich Mgmt For For
Roger W. Gale Mgmt For For
Lauriann C. Kloppenburg Mgmt For For
Kathleen T. McGahran Mgmt For For
Craig R. Smith Mgmt For For
Mark E. Stoeckle Mgmt For For
2. The selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mgmt For For
as independent public auditors.
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BLACKROCK ENHANCED DIVID ACHIEVERS TR Agenda Number: 934647631
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 09251A104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2017
Ticker: BDJ
ISIN: US09251A1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. CASTELLANO Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
W. CARL KESTER Mgmt For For
JOHN M. PERLOWSKI Mgmt For For
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BLACKROCK FUNDS Agenda Number: 934647631
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 09258G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2017
Ticker: BST
ISIN: US09258G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. CASTELLANO Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
W. CARL KESTER Mgmt For For
JOHN M. PERLOWSKI Mgmt For For
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BLACKROCK GLOBAL ENERGY & RESOURCES Agenda Number: 934647631
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 09250U101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2017
Ticker: BGR
ISIN: US09250U1016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. CASTELLANO Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
W. CARL KESTER Mgmt For For
JOHN M. PERLOWSKI Mgmt For For
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BLACKROCK INTL GROWTH & INCOME Agenda Number: 934647631
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 092524107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2017
Ticker: BGY
ISIN: US0925241079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. CASTELLANO Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
W. CARL KESTER Mgmt For For
JOHN M. PERLOWSKI Mgmt For For
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BOULDER GROWTH & INCOME FUND, INC. Agenda Number: 934690113
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 101507101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Nov-2017
Ticker: BIF
ISIN: US1015071012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
JOEL W. LOONEY Mgmt For For
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CBRE CLARION SECURITIES Agenda Number: 934680237
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 12504G100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Oct-2017
Ticker: IGR
ISIN: US12504G1004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
T. RITSON FERGUSON Mgmt For For
FREDERICK S. HAMMER Mgmt For For
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COHEN & STEERS QUALITY INC RLTY, FD INC. Agenda Number: 934747176
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 19247L106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2018
Ticker: RQI
ISIN: US19247L1061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
George Grossman Mgmt For For
Jane F. Magpiong Mgmt For For
Robert H. Steers Mgmt For For
C. Edward Ward, Jr. Mgmt For For
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COHEN & STEERS SELECT UTILITY FUND, INC. Agenda Number: 934747176
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 19248A109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2018
Ticker: UTF
ISIN: US19248A1097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
George Grossman Mgmt For For
Jane F. Magpiong Mgmt For For
Robert H. Steers Mgmt For For
C. Edward Ward, Jr. Mgmt For For
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EATON VANCE ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND Agenda Number: 934636830
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 278274105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jul-2017
Ticker: EOI
ISIN: US2782741050
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
SCOTT E. ESTON Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. FAUST JR. Mgmt For For
CYNTHIA E. FROST Mgmt For For
SCOTT E. WENNERHOLM Mgmt For For
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EATON VANCE RISK-MGD DIV EQTY INCM FD Agenda Number: 934732149
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 27829G106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2018
Ticker: ETJ
ISIN: US27829G1067
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
George J. Gorman Mgmt For For
William H. Park Mgmt For For
Helen Frame Peters Mgmt For For
Susan J. Sutherland Mgmt For For
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EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED DIV INCOME FD Agenda Number: 934808722
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 27828G107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2018
Ticker: EVT
ISIN: US27828G1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Mark R. Fetting Mgmt For For
George J. Gorman Mgmt For For
Helen Frame Peters Mgmt For For
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EATON VANCE TAX-MANGD GLB DIV EQ INC FD Agenda Number: 934654674
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 27829F108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Aug-2017
Ticker: EXG
ISIN: US27829F1084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
GEORGE J. GORMAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. PARK Mgmt For For
SUSAN J. SUTHERLAND Mgmt For For
HARRIETT TEE TAGGART Mgmt For For
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EV TAX-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME Agenda Number: 934653521
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 27828N102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Aug-2017
Ticker: ETY
ISIN: US27828N1028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
GEORGE J. GORMAN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. PARK Mgmt For For
SUSAN J. SUTHERLAND Mgmt For For
HARRIETT TEE TAGGART Mgmt For For
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST Agenda Number: 934764843
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 36242H104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2018
Ticker: GDV
ISIN: US36242H1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Salvatore M. Salibello Mgmt For For
Edward T. Tokar Mgmt For For
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GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 934730979
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 368802104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Apr-2018
Ticker: GAM
ISIN: US3688021043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Mr. Berens Mgmt For For
Mr. Cullman Mgmt For For
Mr. Davidson Mgmt For For
Ms. Del Villar Mgmt For For
Mr. Gordan Mgmt For For
Ms. Gotbaum Mgmt For For
Mr. Knafel Mgmt For For
Ms. Lynch Mgmt For For
Mr. Priest Mgmt For For
Mr. Schirmer Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as auditors.
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JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC. Agenda Number: 934690694
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Security: 47109U104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Nov-2017
Ticker: JOF
ISIN: US47109U1043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
YUTAKA ITABASHI Mgmt For For
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KA FUND ADVISORS, LLC Agenda Number: 934843031
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Security: 48661E108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Jun-2018
Ticker: KMF
ISIN: US48661E1082
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. THE APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL Mgmt For For
KMF COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH THE
REORGANIZATION.
2a. THE ELECTION OF ANNE K. COSTIN AS DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR AND UNTIL HER
SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED.
2b. THE ELECTION OF WILLIAM R. CORDES AS Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS AND UNTIL
HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED.
2c. THE ELECTION OF BARRY R. PEARL AS DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS AND UNTIL HIS
SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED.
2d. THE ELECTION OF KEVIN S. MCCARTHY AS Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND
UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND
QUALIFIED.
2e. THE ELECTION OF WILLIAM L. THACKER AS Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS AND
UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND
QUALIFIED.
3. THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KMF'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER
30, 2018.
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LEGG MASON Agenda Number: 934738735
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Security: 18469P100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Apr-2018
Ticker: EMO
ISIN: US18469P1003
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Carol L. Colman Mgmt For For
Paolo M. Cucchi Mgmt For For
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR EQUITY FUND Agenda Number: 934658355
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Security: 530158104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Aug-2017
Ticker: USA
ISIN: US5301581048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. BROCK Mgmt For For
GEORGE GASPARI Mgmt For For
3. IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, TO Shr Against For
CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSAL PRESENTED UNDER THE HEADING "
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL" IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT.
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR EQUITY FUND Agenda Number: 934799620
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Security: 530158104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 31-May-2018
Ticker: USA
ISIN: US5301581048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve new fund management agreements Mgmt For For
between each Fund and ALPS Advisors.
2c. To approve new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreements among each Fund, ALPS Advisors
and each of the current portfolio managers
of the Funds, as follows: Sustainable
Growth Advisers, LP
2d. To approve new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreements among each Fund, ALPS Advisors
and each of the current portfolio managers
of the Funds, as follows: Aristotle Capital
Management, LLC
2e. To approve new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreements: Macquarie Investment Management
2f. To approve new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreements among each Fund, ALPS Advisors
and each of the current portfolio managers
of the Funds, as follows: Pzena Investment
Management, LLC
2g. To approve new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreements among each Fund, ALPS Advisors
and each of the current portfolio managers
of the Funds, as follows: TCW Investment
Management Company
3. To approve a new portfolio management Mgmt For For
agreement among each Fund, ALPS Advisors
and Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, a
current portfolio manager of the Funds.
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MACQUARIE GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE TOTAL RT Agenda Number: 934831567
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Security: 55608D101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2018
Ticker: MGU
ISIN: US55608D1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Class I Director: Gordon A. Mgmt For For
Baird
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS FD, INC. Agenda Number: 934631056
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 61744G107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Aug-2017
Ticker: MSF
ISIN: US61744G1076
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN A. DENNIS Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. KEARNS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E. NUGENT Mgmt For For
FERGUS REID Mgmt For For
PATRICIA MALESKI Mgmt For For
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MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS Agenda Number: 934825831
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 617468103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Jun-2018
Ticker: CAF
ISIN: US6174681030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Nancy C. Everett Mgmt For For
Michael F. Klein Mgmt For For
W. Allen Reed Mgmt For For
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NEUBERGER BERMAN Agenda Number: 934668495
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 64129H104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Sep-2017
Ticker: NML
ISIN: US64129H1041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MARTHA C. GOSS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. STAVRIDIS Mgmt For For
CANDACE L. STRAIGHT Mgmt For For
JOSEPH V. AMATO Mgmt For For
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NEUBERGER BERMAN REAL ESTATE SEC INC FD Agenda Number: 934668495
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 64190A103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-Sep-2017
Ticker: NRO
ISIN: US64190A1034
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MARTHA C. GOSS Mgmt For For
JAMES G. STAVRIDIS Mgmt For For
CANDACE L. STRAIGHT Mgmt For For
JOSEPH V. AMATO Mgmt For For
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NUVEEN DOW 30 DYNAMIC OVERWRITE FUND Agenda Number: 934734523
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 67075F105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2018
Ticker: DIAX
ISIN: US67075F1057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1B. DIRECTOR
Margo L. Cook Mgmt For For
Jack B. Evans Mgmt For For
Albin F. Moschner Mgmt For For
William J. Schneider Mgmt For For
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NUVEEN EQUITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND Agenda Number: 934734523
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 6706ER101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2018
Ticker: BXMX
ISIN: US6706ER1015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1B. DIRECTOR
Margo L. Cook Mgmt For For
Jack B. Evans Mgmt For For
Albin F. Moschner Mgmt For For
William J. Schneider Mgmt For For
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REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND Agenda Number: 934737822
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 756158101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Apr-2018
Ticker: UTG
ISIN: US7561581015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
E. Wayne Nordberg Mgmt For For
Larry W. Papasan Mgmt For For
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST, INC. Agenda Number: 934667962
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 780915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Sep-2017
Ticker: RMT
ISIN: US7809151043
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
STEPHEN L. ISAACS Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER D. CLARK Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER C. GRISANTI Mgmt For For
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SOURCE CAPITAL, INC. Agenda Number: 934777181
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 836144105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2018
Ticker: SOR
ISIN: US8361441053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Atwood Mgmt For For
Brown Mgmt For For
Lipson Mgmt For For
Osborne Mgmt For For
Pisano Mgmt For For
Purcell Mgmt For For
Rudnick Mgmt For For
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TEKLA CAPITAL FUNDS Agenda Number: 934807085
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 87911K100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2018
Ticker: HQL
ISIN: US87911K1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Daniel R. Omstead, Ph.D Mgmt For For
Lucinda H. Stebbins CPA Mgmt For For
2. The ratification or rejection of the Mgmt For For
selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the
independent registered public accountants
of the Fund for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2018.
3. Shareholder proposal requesting that the Shr For Against
Fund take the steps necessary to reorganize
the Board of Trustees into one class with
each Trustee subject to election each year,
if properly presented at the meeting.
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TEKLA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Agenda Number: 934803405
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 87911J103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2018
Ticker: HQH
ISIN: US87911J1034
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Thomas M. Kent, CPA Mgmt For For
Daniel R. Omstead Ph.D. Mgmt For For
2. The ratification or rejection of the Mgmt For For
selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the
independent registered public accountants
of the Fund for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2018.
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TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS FUND Agenda Number: 934716020
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Security: 880191101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Mar-2018
Ticker: EMF
ISIN: US8801911012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Ann Torre Bates Mgmt For For
David W. Niemiec Mgmt For For
Larry D. Thompson Mgmt For For
Robert E. Wade Mgmt For For
2. To approve an amended fundamental Mgmt For For
investment restriction regarding
investments in commodities
3. To approve an amended fundamental Mgmt For For
investment restriction regarding lending
4. To approve a change to the Fund's status Mgmt Against Against
from diversified to non-diversified
5. The ratification of the selection of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accounting
firm for the Fund for the fiscal year
ending August 31, 2018
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THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Agenda Number: 934764867
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 362397101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2018
Ticker: GAB
ISIN: US3623971013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Michael J. Ferrantino Mgmt For For
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THE INDIA FUND, INC. Agenda Number: 934822734
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 454089103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2018
Ticker: IFN
ISIN: US4540891037
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Class I Director: Nisha Kumar Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Class I Director: Martin Mgmt For For
Gilbert
1.3 Election of Class I Director: Jeswald Mgmt For For
Salacuse
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VOYA GLOBAL EQUITY DIV & PREM OPPORT FD Agenda Number: 934624429
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 92912T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jul-2017
Ticker: IGD
ISIN: US92912T1007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MARTIN J. GAVIN Mgmt For For
PATRICK W. KENNY Mgmt For For
SHAUN P. MATHEWS Mgmt For For
ROGER B. VINCENT Mgmt For For
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Value Line Funds Variable Trust
By (Signature) /s/ Mitchell E. Appel
Name Mitchell E. Appel
Title President
Date 08/24/2018