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: 811-05908
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Premium Dividend
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles A. Rizzo
197 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6176633000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 10/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2022
2X23 JHF Premium Dividend
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ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935629228
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Security: 03990B101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2022
Ticker: ARES
ISIN: US03990B1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Michael J. Arougheti Mgmt Against Against
1b. Election of Director: Antoinette Bush Mgmt Against Against
1c. Election of Director: Paul G. Joubert Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: R. Kipp deVeer Mgmt Against Against
1e. Election of Director: David B. Kaplan Mgmt Against Against
1f. Election of Director: Michael Lynton Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Dr. Judy D. Olian Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Antony P. Ressler Mgmt Against Against
1i. Election of Director: Bennett Rosenthal Mgmt Against Against
1j. Election of Director: Eileen Naughton Mgmt For For
2. The ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
Ernst & Young LLP as our independent
registered public accounting firm for our
2022 fiscal year.
3. Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the Mgmt Against Against
compensation paid to our named executive
officers for our 2021 fiscal year.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 935579409
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2022
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Samuel A. Di Piazza, Mgmt Abstain Against
Jr.
1B. Election of Director: Scott T. Ford Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Glenn H. Hutchins Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: William E. Kennard Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Debra L. Lee Mgmt Abstain Against
1F. Election of Director: Stephen J. Luczo Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Michael B. Mgmt For For
McCallister
1H. Election of Director: Beth E. Mooney Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Matthew K. Rose Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: John T. Stankey Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Director: Cynthia B. Taylor Mgmt For For
1L. Election of Director: Luis A. Ubinas Mgmt For For
1M. Election of Director: Geoffrey Y. Yang Mgmt Abstain Against
2. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
independent auditors
3. Advisory approval of executive compensation Mgmt For For
4. Improve executive compensation program Shr Against For
5. Independent board chairman Shr For Against
6. Political congruency report Shr For Against
7. Civil rights and non-discrimination audit Shr Against For
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ATHENE HOLDING LTD. Agenda Number: 935519059
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Security: G0684D305
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 21-Dec-2021
Ticker: ATHPRA
ISIN: BMG0684D3054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To approve the merger of AHL and Blue Mgmt No vote
Merger Sub, Ltd. and the Agreement and Plan
of Merger, by and among Apollo Global
Management, Inc., AHL, Tango Holdings,
Inc., Blue Merger Sub, Ltd. and Green
Merger Sub, Inc. (which, as it may be
amended from time to time, we refer to as
the "merger agreement"), and the statutory
merger agreement required by Section 105 of
the Companies Act, 1981 (as amended) of
Bermuda, which proposal is referred to as
the "AHL merger agreement proposal."
2. To approve the adjournment of the AHL Mgmt No vote
special general meeting to solicit
additional proxies if there are not
sufficient votes at the time of the AHL
special general meeting to approve the AHL
merger agreement proposal or to ensure that
any supplement or amendment to the joint
proxy statement/prospectus is timely
provided to holders of AHL Common Shares
and AHL Preferred Shares, which is referred
to as the "AHL adjournment proposal."
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BP P.L.C. Agenda Number: 935593017
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Security: 055622104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2022
Ticker: BP
ISIN: US0556221044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
O1 To receive the Annual Report and Accounts Mgmt For For
for the year ended 31 December 2021.
O2 To approve the directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report.
O3 That the report "Net Zero - from ambition Mgmt For For
to action" is supported.
O4 To re-elect Mr H Lund as a director. Mgmt For For
O5 To re-elect Mr B Looney as a director. Mgmt For For
O6 To re-elect Mr M Auchincloss as a director. Mgmt For For
O7 To re-elect Mrs P R Reynolds as a director. Mgmt For For
O8 To re-elect Miss P Daley as a director. Mgmt For For
O9 To re-elect Mrs M B Meyer as a director. Mgmt For For
O10 To re-elect Sir J Sawers as a director. Mgmt For For
O11 To re-elect Mr T Morzaria as a director. Mgmt For For
O12 To re-elect Mrs K Richardson as a director. Mgmt For For
O13 To re-elect Dr J Teyssen as a director. Mgmt For For
O14 To reappoint Deloitte LLP as auditor. Mgmt For For
O15 To authorize the audit committee to fix the Mgmt For For
auditor's remuneration.
O16 To approve the renewal of the BP ShareMatch Mgmt For For
UK Plan 2001 (as amended).
O17 To approve the renewal of the BP Sharesave Mgmt For For
UK Plan 2001 (as amended).
O18 To authorize the company to make political Mgmt For For
donations and political expenditure.
O19 To authorize the directors to allot shares. Mgmt For For
S20 To authorize the disapplication of Mgmt For For
pre-emption rights.
S21 To authorize the additional disapplication Mgmt For For
of pre-emption rights.
S22 To give limited authority for the purchase Mgmt For For
of its own shares by the company.
S23 To authorize the calling of general Mgmt For For
meetings of the company (not being an
annual general meeting) by notice of at
least 14 clear days.
S24 Follow This shareholder resolution on Shr For Against
climate change targets.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 935558669
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Security: 15189T107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2022
Ticker: CNP
ISIN: US15189T1079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Wendy Montoya Cloonan Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Earl M. Cummings Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Christopher H. Mgmt For For
Franklin
1D. Election of Director: David J. Lesar Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Raquelle W. Lewis Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Martin H. Nesbitt Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Theodore F. Pound Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Phillip R. Smith Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Barry T. Smitherman Mgmt For For
2. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche Mgmt For For
LLP as the independent registered public
accounting firm for 2022.
3. Approve the advisory resolution on Mgmt Against Against
executive compensation.
4. Approve the 2022 CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Mgmt For For
Long Term Incentive Plan.
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DOMINION ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 935579269
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Security: 25746U109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2022
Ticker: D
ISIN: US25746U1097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: James A. Bennett Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Robert M. Blue Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Helen E. Dragas Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: James O. Ellis, Jr. Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: D. Maybank Hagood Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Ronald W. Jibson Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Mark J. Kington Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Joseph M. Rigby Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Pamela J. Royal, M.D. Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Robert H. Spilman, Mgmt For For
Jr.
1K. Election of Director: Susan N. Story Mgmt For For
1L. Election of Director: Michael E. Szymanczyk Mgmt For For
2. Advisory Vote on Approval of Executive Mgmt For For
Compensation (Say on Pay)
3. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Mgmt For For
Auditor
4. Management Proposal to Amend the Company's Mgmt For For
Bylaw on Shareholders' Right to Call a
Special Meeting to Lower the Ownership
Requirement to 15%
5. Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Shr For Against
Shareholders' Right to Call a Special
Meeting, Requesting the Ownership Threshold
be Lowered to 10%
6. Shareholder Proposal Regarding Inclusion of Shr For Against
Medium-Term Scope 3 Targets to the
Company's Net Zero Goal
7. Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Shr For
the Risk of Natural Gas Stranded Assets
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935564838
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Security: 26441C204
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2022
Ticker: DUK
ISIN: US26441C2044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Derrick Burks Mgmt For For
Annette K. Clayton Mgmt For For
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. Mgmt Withheld Against
Robert M. Davis Mgmt For For
Caroline Dorsa Mgmt For For
W. Roy Dunbar Mgmt For For
Nicholas C. Fanandakis Mgmt For For
Lynn J. Good Mgmt Withheld Against
John T. Herron Mgmt For For
Idalene F. Kesner Mgmt For For
E. Marie McKee Mgmt For For
Michael J. Pacilio Mgmt For For
Thomas E. Skains Mgmt For For
William E. Webster, Jr. Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Mgmt For For
Duke Energy's independent registered public
accounting firm for 2022
3. Advisory vote to approve Duke Energy's Mgmt For For
named executive officer compensation
4. Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder Shr For Against
right to call for a special shareholder
meeting
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ENBRIDGE INC. Agenda Number: 935566274
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Security: 29250N105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2022
Ticker: ENB
ISIN: CA29250N1050
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Mayank M. Ashar Mgmt For For
Gaurdie E. Banister Mgmt For For
Pamela L. Carter Mgmt For For
Susan M. Cunningham Mgmt For For
Gregory L. Ebel Mgmt For For
Jason B. Few Mgmt For For
Teresa S. Madden Mgmt For For
Al Monaco Mgmt For For
Stephen S. Poloz Mgmt For For
S. Jane Rowe Mgmt For For
Dan C. Tutcher Mgmt For For
Steven W. Williams Mgmt For For
2 Appoint the auditors Appoint Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of
Enbridge and authorize the directors to fix
their remuneration
3 Advisory vote on executive compensation Mgmt For For
Accept Enbridge's approach to executive
compensation, as disclosed in the
Management Information Circular
4 Shareholder proposal Vote on the Shr Against For
shareholder proposal, as set out in
Appendix A of the Management Information
Circular The Board of Directors recommends
voting "AGAINST" Item 4
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EVERSOURCE ENERGY Agenda Number: 935574207
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Security: 30040W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2022
Ticker: ES
ISIN: US30040W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Trustee: Cotton M. Cleveland Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Trustee: James S. DiStasio Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Trustee: Francis A. Doyle Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Trustee: Linda Dorcena Forry Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Trustee: Gregory M. Jones Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Trustee: James J. Judge Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Trustee: John Y. Kim Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Trustee: Kenneth R. Leibler Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Trustee: David H. Long Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Trustee: Joseph R. Nolan, Jr. Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Trustee: William C. Van Faasen Mgmt For For
1L. Election of Trustee: Frederica M. Williams Mgmt For For
2. Consider an advisory proposal approving the Mgmt For For
compensation of our Named Executive
Officers.
3. Ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche Mgmt For For
LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for 2022.
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EXELON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935561387
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Security: 30161N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2022
Ticker: EXC
ISIN: US30161N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Anthony Anderson Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Ann Berzin Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: W. Paul Bowers Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Marjorie Rodgers Mgmt For For
Cheshire
1E. Election of Director: Christopher Crane Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Carlos Gutierrez Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Linda Jojo Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Paul Joskow Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: John Young Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mgmt For For
as Exelon's Independent Auditor for 2022.
3. Advisory approval of executive Mgmt For For
compensation.
4. A shareholder proposal requesting a report Shr Against For
on the impact of Exelon plans involving
electric vehicles and charging stations
with regard to child labor outside the
United States.
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KINDER MORGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 935579574
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Security: 49456B101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2022
Ticker: KMI
ISIN: US49456B1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Richard D. Kinder
1B. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Steven J. Kean
1C. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Kimberly A. Dang
1D. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Ted A. Gardner
1E. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Anthony W. Hall, Jr.
1F. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Gary L. Hultquist
1G. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Ronald L. Kuehn, Jr.
1H. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Deborah A. Macdonald
1I. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Michael C. Morgan
1J. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Arthur C. Reichstetter
1K. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: C. Park Shaper
1L. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: William A. Smith
1M. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Joel V. Staff
1N. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt Against Against
expiring in 2023: Robert F. Vagt
1O. Election of Director for a one year term Mgmt For For
expiring in 2023: Perry M. Waughtal
2. Ratification of the selection of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our
independent registered public accounting
firm for 2022.
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Mgmt For For
compensation of our named executive
officers, as disclosed in the Proxy
Statement.
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NATIONAL GRID PLC Agenda Number: 935466474
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Security: 636274409
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Jul-2021
Ticker: NGG
ISIN: US6362744095
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. To receive the Annual Report and Accounts. Mgmt For For
2. To declare a final dividend. Mgmt For For
3. To elect Paula Rosput Reynolds. Mgmt For For
4. To re-elect John Pettigrew. Mgmt For For
5. To re-elect Andy Agg. Mgmt For For
6. To re-elect Mark Williamson. Mgmt For For
7. To re-elect Jonathan Dawson. Mgmt For For
8. To re-elect Therese Esperdy. Mgmt For For
9. To re-elect Liz Hewitt. Mgmt For For
10. To re-elect Amanda Mesler. Mgmt For For
11. To re-elect Earl Shipp. Mgmt For For
12. To re-elect Jonathan Silver. Mgmt For For
13. To re-appoint the auditor Deloitte LLP. Mgmt For For
14. To authorise the Audit Committee of the Mgmt For For
Board to set the auditor's remuneration.
15. To approve the Directors' Remuneration Mgmt For For
Report excluding excerpts from the
Directors' remuneration policy.
16. To authorise the Company to make political Mgmt For For
donations.
17. To authorise the Directors to allot Mgmt For For
Ordinary Shares.
18. To reapprove the Long Term Performance Plan Mgmt For For
(the 'LTPP').
19. To reapprove the US Employee Stock Purchase Mgmt For For
Plan (the 'ESPP').
20. To approve the climate change commitments Mgmt For For
and targets.
21. To disapply pre-emption rights (special Mgmt For For
resolution).
22. To disapply pre-emption rights for Mgmt For For
acquisitions (special resolution).
23. To authorise the Company to purchase its Mgmt For For
own Ordinary Shares (special resolution).
24. To authorise the Directors to hold general Mgmt For For
meetings on 14 clear days' notice (special
resolution).
25. To approve the amendments to the Articles Mgmt For For
of Association (special resolution).
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ONEOK, INC. Agenda Number: 935605329
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Security: 682680103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2022
Ticker: OKE
ISIN: US6826801036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Brian L. Derksen Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Julie H. Edwards Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: John W. Gibson Mgmt Abstain Against
1D. Election of Director: Mark W. Helderman Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Randall J. Larson Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Steven J. Malcolm Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Jim W. Mogg Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Pattye L. Moore Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Pierce H. Norton II Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Eduardo A. Rodriguez Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Director: Gerald B. Smith Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the selection of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
independent registered public accounting
firm of ONEOK, Inc. for the year ending
December 31, 2022.
3. An advisory vote to approve ONEOK, Inc.'s Mgmt For For
executive compensation.
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PACWEST BANCORP Agenda Number: 935576718
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Security: 695263103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2022
Ticker: PACW
ISIN: US6952631033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt Against Against
Tanya M. Acker
1B. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt Against Against
Paul R. Burke
1C. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Craig A. Carlson
1D. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
John M. Eggemeyer, III
1E. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt Against Against
C. William Hosler
1F. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Polly B. Jessen
1G. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Susan E. Lester
1H. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt Against Against
Roger H. Molvar
1I. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt Against Against
Robert A. Stine
1J. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Paul W. Taylor
1K. Election of Director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Matthew P. Wagner
2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. To Mgmt Against Against
approve, on a non- binding advisory basis,
the compensation of the Company's named
executive officers.
3. Ratification of the Appointment of Mgmt For For
Independent Auditor. To ratify the
appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's
independent auditor for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2022.
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PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 935568355
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Security: 718172109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2022
Ticker: PM
ISIN: US7181721090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Brant Bonin Bough Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Andre Calantzopoulos Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Michel Combes Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Juan Jose Daboub Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Werner Geissler Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Lisa A. Hook Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Jun Makihara Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Kalpana Morparia Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Lucio A. Noto Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: Jacek Olczak Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Director: Frederik Paulsen Mgmt For For
1L. Election of Director: Robert B. Polet Mgmt For For
1M. Election of Director: Dessislava Temperley Mgmt For For
1N. Election of Director: Shlomo Yanai Mgmt For For
2. Advisory Vote Approving Executive Mgmt Against Against
Compensation.
3. 2022 Performance Incentive Plan. Mgmt For For
4. Ratification of the Selection of Mgmt For For
Independent Auditors.
5. Shareholder Proposal to phase out all Shr Against For
health-hazardous and addictive products
produced by Philip Morris International
Inc. by 2025.
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PPL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935584943
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Security: 69351T106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2022
Ticker: PPL
ISIN: US69351T1060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Arthur P. Beattie Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Raja Rajamannar Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Heather B. Redman Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Craig A. Rogerson Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Vincent Sorgi Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Natica von Althann Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Keith H. Williamson Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Phoebe A. Wood Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Armando Zagalo de Mgmt For For
Lima
2. Advisory vote to approve compensation of Mgmt For For
named executive officers
3. Ratification of the appointment of Mgmt For For
Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 935564004
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Security: 744573106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Apr-2022
Ticker: PEG
ISIN: US7445731067
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Ralph Izzo Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Susan Tomasky Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Willie A. Deese Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: Jamie M. Gentoso Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: David Lilley Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Barry H. Ostrowsky Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Valerie A. Smith Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Scott G. Stephenson Mgmt For For
1I. Election of Director: Laura A. Sugg Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: John P. Surma Mgmt For For
1K. Election of Director: Alfred W. Zollar Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote on the approval of executive Mgmt For For
compensation
3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Mgmt For For
& Touche LLP as Independent Auditor for the
year 2022
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SPIRE INC. Agenda Number: 935533946
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Security: 84857L101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Jan-2022
Ticker: SR
ISIN: US84857L1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Carrie J. Hightman* Mgmt For For
Brenda D. Newberry* Mgmt For For
Suzanne Sitherwood* Mgmt For For
Mary Ann Van Lokeren$ Mgmt For For
2. Advisory nonbinding approval of resolution Mgmt For For
to approve compensation of our named
executive officers.
3. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche Mgmt For For
LLP as our independent registered public
accountant for the 2022 fiscal year.
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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 935556538
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Security: 969457100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2022
Ticker: WMB
ISIN: US9694571004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Alan S.Armstrong
1B. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Stephen W. Bergstrom
1C. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Nancy K. Buese
1D. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Michael A. Creel
1E. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Stacey H. Dore
1F. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Richard E. Muncrief
1G. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Peter A. Ragauss
1H. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Rose M. Robeson
1I. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Scott D. Sheffield
1J. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Murray D. Smith
1K. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
William H. Spence
1L. Election of director for a one-year term: Mgmt For For
Jesse J. Tyson
2. Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP Mgmt For For
as the Company's independent registered
public accounting firm for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2022.
3. Approve, on an advisory basis, the Mgmt For For
compensation of our named executive
officers.
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UMPQUA HOLDINGS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 935533516
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Security: 904214103
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 26-Jan-2022
Ticker: UMPQ
ISIN: US9042141039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger, Mgmt For For
dated as of October 11, 2021, as it may be
amended from time to time, by and among
Umpqua Holdings Corporation, an Oregon
corporation ("Umpqua"), Columbia Banking
System, Inc., a Washington corporation
("Columbia"), and Cascade Merger Sub, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation and a direct
wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia (the
"merger agreement").
2. Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) Mgmt Against Against
basis, the merger-related compensation
payments that will or may be paid to the
named executive officers of Umpqua in
connection with the transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement.
3. Adjourn the Umpqua special meeting, if Mgmt For For
necessary or appropriate, to solicit
additional proxies if there are not
sufficient votes at the time of the Umpqua
special meeting to approve the merger
agreement.
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XCEL ENERGY INC. Agenda Number: 935582812
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Security: 98389B100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2022
Ticker: XEL
ISIN: US98389B1008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Lynn Casey Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Bob Frenzel Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Netha Johnson Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Patricia Kampling Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: George Kehl Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Richard O'Brien Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Charles Pardee Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Christopher Mgmt For For
Policinski
1i. Election of Director: James Prokopanko Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Kim Williams Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Daniel Yohannes Mgmt For For
2. Company proposal to approve, on an advisory Mgmt For For
basis, executive compensation.
3. Company proposal to ratify the appointment Mgmt For For
of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Xcel Energy
Inc.'s independent registered public
accounting firm for 2022.
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Andrew G. Arnott
Name Andrew G. Arnott
Title President
Date 08/24/2022