Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 932829508
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
W.M. DALEY Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
H.L. FULLER Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
D.A.L. OWEN Mgmt For For
B. POWELL JR. Mgmt For For
W.A. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
R.S. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
W.D. SMITHBURG Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACCESS TO MEDICINES Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
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AFLAC INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932842936
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Security: 001055102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: AFL
ISIN: US0010551028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DANIEL P. AMOS Mgmt For For
JOHN SHELBY AMOS II Mgmt For For
PAUL S. AMOS II Mgmt For For
YOSHIRO AOKI Mgmt For For
MICHAEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
KRISS CLONINGER III Mgmt For For
JOE FRANK HARRIS Mgmt For For
ELIZABETH J. HUDSON Mgmt For For
KENNETH S. JANKE SR. Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
ROBERT B. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES B. KNAPP Mgmt For For
E. STEPHEN PURDOM Mgmt For For
B.K. RIMER, DR. PH Mgmt For For
MARVIN R. SCHUSTER Mgmt For For
DAVID GARY THOMPSON Mgmt For For
ROBERT L. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF $.10 PAR
VALUE COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES
TO 1,900,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2009 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE
PLAN").
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Mgmt For For
PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS
APPROVE THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED
BY THE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE
REGARDING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT."
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ALLERGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 932841059
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Security: 018490102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: AGN
ISIN: US0184901025
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEBORAH DUNSIRE, M.D Mgmt For For
TREVOR M. JONES, PH.D. Mgmt For For
LOUIS J. LAVIGNE, JR. Mgmt For For
LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ALLERGAN, INC. 2008 INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
AWARD PLAN
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
4A TO APPROVE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 REGARDING Shr For Against
THE ADOPTION OF A PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
4B TO APPROVE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 REGARDING Shr Against For
ADDITIONAL ANIMAL TESTING DISCLOSURE
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ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN Agenda Number: 701546939
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Security: D03080112
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0008404005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting No vote
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS' PROCESSING
IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of Managing Directors pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,475,825,000 as follows: Payment
of a dividend of EUR 5.50 per no-par share
Ex-dividend and payable date: 22 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
of securities trading financial institutions
in which the company holds a majority interest
shall be authorized to acquire and sell shares
of the company, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price on or before
20 NOV 2009, the trading portfolio of shares
to be acquired for such purpose shall not exceed
5% of the Company's share capital at the end
of any day
6. Authorization to acquire own shares for purposes Mgmt For For
other than securities trading the company shall
be authorized to acquire own shares of up to
10% of its share capital at a price differing
neither more than 10% from the market price
of the shares if they are acquired through
the stock exchange nor more than 20% if they
are acquired by way of are purchase offer,
on or before 20 NOV 2009 the Board of Managing
Directors shall be authorized to dispose of
the shares in a manner other than the stock
exchange or a rights offering if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price to use the shares for acquisition
purposes to float the shares on Foreign Stock
Exchanges, to use the shares for the fulfillment
of conversion or option rights to use up to
124,187 own shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plan, to offer up to
5,000,000 shares to employees of the company
or its affiliates, and to retire the shares
7. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition Mgmt For For
of own shares the company shall also be authorized
to use put and call options for the acquisition
of own shares of up to 5% of the Company's
share capital, at a prices not deviating more
than 10 from the market price of the shares
8. Amendment to the Article of Association in respect Mgmt For For
of Members of the Nomination Committee shall
not receive an additional remuneration
9. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Investment Management SE, effective
retroactively from 01 JUL 2007 until at least
30 JUN 2012
10. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary
Allianz Argos 14 GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 NOV 2007 until at least 31 OCT 2012
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932886546
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Security: 02209S103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: MO
ISIN: US02209S1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shr Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shr Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - "TWO CIGARETTE" APPROACH Shr Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
PRINCIPLES
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AMVESCAP PLC Agenda Number: 701576641
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Security: G491BT108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: BMG491BT1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Elect Mr. Rex D. Adams as the Chairman and Non-executive Mgmt For For
Director, until the AGM of the shareholders
in 2011
1.2 Elect Sir John Banham as a Non-executive Director, Mgmt For For
until the AGM of the shareholders in 2011
1.3 Elect Mr. Denis Kessler as a Non-executive Director, Mgmt Against Against
until the AGM of the shareholders in 2011
2. Appoint the Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Mgmt For For
Independent registered public firm for the
FYE 31 DEC 2008
3. Approve the Company's 2008 Global Equity Incentive Mgmt For For
Plan
4. Approve the Company's Executive Incentive Bonus Mgmt For For
Plan
5. Any other business Non-Voting No vote
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ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851973
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Security: 032511107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: APC
ISIN: US0325111070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. BUTLER, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUKE R. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. GORDON Mgmt Against Against
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFICATION OF BOARD Shr For Against
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION Shr Against For
POLICY
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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701486703
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Security: G03764134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1XZS820
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the financial statements of the Company Mgmt For For
and the Group and the reports of the Directors
and Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Declare a final dividend of 86 US cents, payable Mgmt For For
on 30 APR 2008 to those shareholders registered
at the close of business on 14 MAR 2008
3. Elect Sir C. K. Chow as a Director of the Company Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
5. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Rene Medori as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
7. Re-elect Mr. Karel Van Miertt as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company for the ensuing year
9. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
10. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the YE 31 DEC 2007 as specified
11. Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Sharesave Option Plan [the Sharesave
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Sharesave Plan as
they may consider necessary to obtain the relevant
tax authorities or to take account of the requirements
of the Financial Services Authority and best
practice and to adopt the Sharesave Plan as
so modified and do all such acts and things
necessary to operate the Sharesave Plan
S.12 Approve, to resolve that the rules of the Anglo Mgmt For For
American Discretionary Option Plan [the Discretionary
Plan]; and authorize the Directors to make
such modifications to the Discretionary Plan
as they may consider necessary to obtain the
relevant tax authorities or to take account
of the requirements of the Financial Services
Authority and best practice and to adopt the
Discretionary Plan as so modified and do all
such acts and things necessary to operate the
Discretionary Plan
S.13 Approve, to resolve that the subscription for Mgmt For For
new shares and the acquisition of treasury
shares pursuant to the Trust Deed and Rules
of the Anglo American Share Incentive Plan
[the SIP]
S.14 Approve to renew the authority to allot relevant Mgmt For For
securities conferred on the Directors by Article
9.2 of the Company's Articles of Association,
up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 72.5
million [131.95 million ordinary shares]; [Authority
expires at the AGM of the Company in 2009]
S.15 Approve to renew the power, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of ordinary Resolution 14, to allot equity
securities wholly for cash conferred on the
Directors by Article 9.3 of the Company's Articles
of Association, up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 36 million [65.5 million ordinary
shares]; [Authority expires at the AGM of the
Company in 2009]
S.16 Authorize the Company, for the purpose of Section Mgmt For For
166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market
purchases [Section 163(3) of the Companies
Act 1985] of 198 million ordinary shares of
54 86/91 US cents each in the capital of the
Company, ata minimum price of 54 86/91 US cents
in the each capital of the Company authorised
to be acquired is 198 million and the maximum
price which may be paid for anordinary shares
of 54 86/91 US cents; up to 105% of the average
middle market quotations for such shares derived
from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, over the previous 5 business days, on
which such ordinary share is contracted to
be purchased and the amount stipulated by Article
5(1) of the buy back and stabilization regulations
2003; [Authority expires at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company in 2009]; the Company,
before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
with effect from the end of this meeting; and
adopt, with effect from 0.01 a.m. on 01 OCT
2008, or any later date on which Section 175
of the Companies Act 2006 comes into effect,
the new Articles A of the Company, pursuant
this resolution be amended; i) for the purposes
of Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 so
that the Directors be given power in the Articles
of Association of the Company to authorize
certain conflicts of interest described in
that Section; and ii) by the deletion of Articles
94, 95 and 96 in their entirely and by the
insertion in their place of new Articles 94,
94A, 95, 95A and 96 such amendments as specified
and all necessary and consequential numbering
amendments be made to the Articles of Association
of the Company
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APPLE INC. Agenda Number: 932807273
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Security: 037833100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Mar-2008
Ticker: AAPL
ISIN: US0378331005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
MILLARD S. DREXLER Mgmt For For
ALBERT A. GORE, JR. Mgmt For For
STEVEN P. JOBS Mgmt For For
ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Mgmt For For
ERIC E. SCHMIDT Mgmt For For
JEROME B. YORK Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLE Mgmt For For
INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shr For Against
"ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION", IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
04 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shr Against For
"AMEND CORPORATE BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD
COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY", IF PROPERLY PRESENTED
AT THE MEETING.
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ARCELORMITTAL SA, LUXEMBOURG Agenda Number: 701555522
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Security: L0302D129
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: LU0323134006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
Report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Non-Voting No vote
Report on the annual accounts and the consolidated
financial statements for the FY 2007
A.1 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt No vote
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor, and the annual accounts for
the 2007 FY in their entirety, with a resulting
profit for ArcelorMittal of USD 7,611,478,151
A.2 Approve the management report of the Board of Mgmt No vote
Directors and the statement by the independent
company auditor and the consolidated financial
statements for the 2007 FY
A.3 Approve the income to be distributed amounts Mgmt No vote
to USD 12,433,724,370 from which USD 380,593,908
must be allocated to the legal reserve. The
General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board
of Directors, sets the amount of directors
fees, compensation and attendance fees to be
allocated to the Board of Directors at USD
3,274,125
A.4 Approve the allocation of results and determination Mgmt No vote
of the dividend as specified
A.5 Grant discharge to the Directors for the FY Mgmt No vote
2007
A.6 Approve the resignations of Messrs. Romain Zales Mgmt No vote
Ki, Corporacion Jmac B.V. [Represented by Antoine
Spillmann], Manuel Fernandez lopez, as Members
of the Board of Directors, in notes that the
terms of office as Directors of Joseph Kinsch
[Chairman of the Board of Directors] Edmond
Pachura [Member of the Board of Directors and
of Lewis B. Kaden [Member of the Board of Directors],
are ending at the close of this shareholders'
meeting
A.7 Elect Mr. Lewis B. Kaden, residing 399 Park Mgmt No vote
Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's Articles of Association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.8 Elect Mr. Ignacio Fern ndez Toxo, residing at Mgmt No vote
Confederaci n Sindical de Comisiones Obreras,
Fern ndez de la Hoz 12-6, 28010 Madrid, Spain,
to continue the mandate of Manuel Fernandez
Lopez, resigning with effect as of 13 MAY 2008,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2010
A.9 Elect Mr. Antoine Spillmann, residing at 2, Mgmt No vote
rue Sigismond-Thalberg, CH- 1204 Geneva, Switzerland,
for a 3 year mandate, in accordance with article
8.3 of the Company's articles of association,
which shall terminate on the date of the AGM
of shareholders to be held in 2011
A.10 Elect Mr. Malay Mukherjee, residing at 81, Templars Mgmt No vote
Avenue, Golders Green, London NW110NR, United
Kingdom, for a 3 year mandate, in accordance
with article 8.3 of the Company's articles
of association, which shall terminate on the
date of the AGM of shareholders to be held
in 2011
A.11 Authorization the Board of Directors by the Mgmt No vote
extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
held on 5 NOV 2007 with respect to the share
buy-back programme and decides to authorize,
with effect as of this General Meeting, the
Board of Directors of the Company, with option
to delegate, and the corporate bodies of the
other companies in the Group referred to in
Article 49bis of the Luxembourg law on commercial
companies (the Law), to acquire and sell shares
in the Company, under the conditions set forth
in the Law. Such purchase and sales may be
carried out for any purpose authorized or which
would come to be authorized by the laws and
regulations in force and in particular to enter
into offmarket and over the counter transactions
and to acquire shares in the Company through
derivative financial instruments. In accordance
with the applicable laws transposing Directive
2003/6/EC of 28 January 2003 and EC Regulation
2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, acquisitions,
disposals, exchanges, contributions and transfers
of securities can be carried out by all means,
on or off the market, including by a public
offer to buy back shares or by the use of derivatives
or option strategies. The fraction of the capital
acquired or transferred in the form of a block
of securities could amount to the entire program.
Such transactions can be carried out at any
time, including during a tender offer period,
in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations. The authorisation is valid for
a period of eighteen (18) months or until the
date of its renewal by a resolution of the
general meeting of shareholders if such renewal
date is prior to such period. The maximum number
of shares that can be acquired is the maximum
allowed by the Law in such a manner that the
accounting par value of the Companys shares
held by the Company (or other group companies
referred to in Article 49bis of the Law) cannot
in any event exceed 10% of its subscribed share
capital. The purchase price per share to be
paid in cash shall not represent more than
125% of the price on the New York Stock Exchange,
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao,
Madrid and Valencia, depending on the market
on which the transactions are made, and no
less than the par value of the share at the
time of repurchase. For off market transactions,
the maximum purchase price shall be 125% of
the price of Euronext Paris by NYSE Euronext.
The price on the New York Stock Exchange or
Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext, Euronext
Brussels by NYSE Euronext, Euronext Paris by
NYSE Euronext, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
or the stock Page 5 of 13 exchanges of Barcelona,
Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia will be deemed
to be the higher of the average of the final
listing price per share on the relevant stock
exchange during 30 consecutive days on which
the relevant stock exchange is open for trading
preceding the 3 trading days prior to the date
of repurchase. In the event of a share capital
increase by incorporation of reserves or issue
premiums and the free allotment of shares as
well as in the event of the division or regrouping
of the shares, the purchase prices indicate
above shall be adjusted by a coefficient multiple
equal to the ratio between the number of shares
comprising the share capital prior to the transaction
and such number following the transaction.
The total amount allocated for the Companys
share repurchase program cannot in any event
exceed the amount of the Companys then available
equity. All powers are granted to the Board
of Directors, with delegation powers, in view
of ensuring the performance of this authorisation
A.12 Appoint Deloitte S.A., with registered office Mgmt No vote
at 560, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg as
independent auditor for the examination of
the annual accounts of ArcelorMittal and the
consolidated financial statements of the ArcelorMittal
group for the financial year 2008
A.13 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) issue Mgmt No vote
stock options or other equity-based awards
to the employees who compose the Company's
most senior group of managers for a number
of Company's shares not exceeding a maximum
total number of eight million five hundred
thousand (8,500,000) shares during the period
from this General Meeting until the annual
general meeting of shareholders to be held
in 2009, either by issuing new shares or by
delivering the Company's treasury shares, provided
that the stock options will be issued at an
exercise price that shall not be less than
the average of the highest and the lowest trading
price on the New York Stock Exchange on the
day immediately prior to the grant date, which
shall be decided by the Board of Directors
and shall be within the period commencing on
and ending forty-two (42) days after the announcement
of the results for the second quarter or the
fourth quarter of the Company's financial year;
and (b) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of eight million
five hundred thousand (8,500,000) shares as
indicated above for stock options or other
equity based awards represent less than zero
point fifty-nine per cent (0.59%) of the number
of Company's shares issued on the date of the
present General Meeting
A.14 Authorise the Board of Directors to: (a) implement Mgmt No vote
an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) reserved
for all or part of the employees and executive
officers of all or part of the companies comprised
within the scope of consolidation of the Company's
financial statements for a maximum number of
two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares, fully paid-up; and (b) for the purposes
of the implementation of the ESPP, issue shares
within the limits of the authorized share capital
and/or deliver treasury shares, up to a maximum
of two million five hundred thousand (2,500,000)
shares fully paid-up during the period from
this General Meeting to the annual general
meeting of the Company to be held in 2009;
and (c) do or cause to be done all such further
acts and things as the Board of Directors may
determine to be necessary or advisable in order
to implement the content and purpose of this
resolution. The General Meeting further acknowledges
that the maximum total number of two million
five hundred thousand (2,500,000) shares as
indicated above for the implementation of the
ESPP represent less than zero point two per
cent (0.2 %) of the number of Company's shares
issued on the date of the present General Meeting
E.15 Approve to increase the authorized capital of Mgmt No vote
the Company to EUR 643,860,000.00 [represented
by 147,000,000 shares without par value] and
authorize the Board of Directors to proceed
with the issue of additional shares of the
Company within the limit of the authorized
capital as part of a marger, capital contribution
or other operations in consequence and amend
Article Number 5.2 [stock capital] [the share
capital is of EUR 7,082,460,000.00 split into
1,617,000,000 shares without par value] and
Article 5.5, of the Bylaws
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 932822578
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shr For Against
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shr For Against
06 SERP POLICY Shr For Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC. Agenda Number: 932775351
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Security: 053015103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Nov-2007
Ticker: ADP
ISIN: US0530151036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
LESLIE A. BRUN Mgmt For For
GARY C. BUTLER Mgmt For For
LEON G. COOPERMAN Mgmt For For
ERIC C. FAST Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JONES Mgmt For For
FREDERIC V. MALEK Mgmt For For
GREGORY L. SUMME Mgmt For For
HENRY TAUB Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
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BANCO SANTANDER, SA, SANTANDER Agenda Number: 701579180
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Security: E19790109
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: ES0113900J37
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting No vote
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
21JUN 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to review the annual accounts for 2007 Mgmt For For
2. Approve the application of results of 2007 Mgmt For For
3. Approve the confirmation and re-elect the Board Mgmt For For
Members
4. Re-appoint the Auditors for 2008 Mgmt For For
5. Grant authority for the acquisition of own shares Mgmt For For
6. Approve, if deemed, of New Bylaws Mgmt For For
7. Approve the modification, if deemed, of Article Mgmt For For
8 of the general meetings rules
8. Approve the delegation to the Board Members Mgmt For For
the power to execute the agreement of capital
increase
9. Approve the delegation to the Board Members Mgmt For For
the power to issue bonds exchangeable for shares
10. Approve the delegation to the Board Members Mgmt For For
the power to issue Non-Exchangeable bonds
11.1 Approve the new cycles and a plan for the delivery Mgmt For For
of shares for implementation by the bank
11.2 Approve the incentive plan for employees of Mgmt For For
abbey national plc by means of options to shares
of the bank
12. Authorize the Board of Directors to carry out Mgmt For For
the resolutions adopted at general meeting
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932828253
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Security: 060505104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: BAC
ISIN: US0605051046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Mgmt For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shr For Against
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO Shr Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shr For Against
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shr For Against
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shr Against For
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BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. Agenda Number: 932828342
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Security: 064058100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Apr-2008
Ticker: BK
ISIN: US0640581007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Mgmt For For
RUTH E. BRUCH Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO Mgmt For For
STEVEN G. ELLIOTT Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
EDMUND F. KELLY Mgmt For For
ROBERT P. KELLY Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. KOGAN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Mgmt For For
JOHN A. LUKE, JR. Mgmt For For
ROBERT MEHRABIAN Mgmt For For
MARK A. NORDENBERG Mgmt For For
CATHERINE A. REIN Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. RENYI Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON Mgmt For For
SAMUEL C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
JOHN P. SURMA Mgmt For For
WESLEY W. VON SCHACK Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO CUMULATIVE Shr Against For
VOTING.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ANNUAL VOTE Shr For Against
ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701343802
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: CLS
Meeting Date: 14-Sep-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
E.1 Approve to pass and implement Resolution 2 at Mgmt For For
the EGM relating to the preference shares and
to consent to any resulting change in the rights
of ordinary shares
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BARCLAYS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701343814
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Security: G08036124
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 14-Sep-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0031348658
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Merger with ABN AMRO Holding N.V. Mgmt Against Against
and increase in authorized Capital from GBP
2,500,000,000 to GBP 4,401,000,000 and issue
equity with pre-emptive rights up to GBP 1,225,319,514
in connection with the merger
S.2 Approve further increase in the authorized capital Mgmt For For
from GBP 4,401,000,000 to GBP 4,401,000,000
and EUR 2,000,000,000 and issue Preference
Shares with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000,000 and adopt
New Articles of Association
3. Authorize the Directors to issue equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 981,979,623
S.4 Authorize the Directors to issue equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities for cash other than on a pro-rata
basis to shareholders and sell the treasury
shares without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 147,296,943
S.5 Authorize the Company to purchase 1,700,000,000 Mgmt For For
Ordinary Shares for market purchase
S.6 Approve to cancel the amount standing to the Mgmt For For
credit of the share premium account of the
Company
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932831084
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Security: 071813109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: BAX
ISIN: US0718131099
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE T. HOCKMEYER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH B. MARTIN, M.D., Mgmt For For
PH.D.
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. PARKINSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS T. STALLKAMP Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P.L. STROUCKEN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. Agenda Number: 932826463
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Security: 084670108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2008
Ticker: BRKA
ISIN: US0846701086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WARREN E. BUFFETT Mgmt For For
CHARLES T. MUNGER Mgmt For For
HOWARD G. BUFFETT Mgmt For For
SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. GATES III Mgmt For For
DAVID S. GOTTESMAN Mgmt For For
CHARLOTTE GUYMAN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. MURPHY Mgmt For For
RONALD L. OLSON Mgmt For For
WALTER SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
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BEST BUY CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932891232
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Security: 086516101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: BBY
ISIN: US0865161014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BRADBURY H. ANDERSON* Mgmt For For
K.J. HIGGINS VICTOR* Mgmt For For
ALLEN U. LENZMEIER* Mgmt For For
ROGELIO M. REBOLLEDO* Mgmt For For
FRANK D. TRESTMAN* Mgmt For For
GEORGE L. MIKAN III** Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE BEST BUY CO., INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BEST BUY CO., Mgmt Against Against
INC. RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
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BIOGEN IDEC INC. Agenda Number: 932900245
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Security: 09062X103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: BIIB
ISIN: US09062X1037
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STELIOS PAPADOPOULOS Mgmt For For
CECIL PICKETT Mgmt For For
LYNN SCHENK Mgmt For For
PHILLIP SHARP Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2008 OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 TO APPROVE OUR 2008 PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S Shr Against For
BYLAWS.
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC Agenda Number: 701519184
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Security: G1510J102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002875804
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the 2007 financial statements and statutory Mgmt For For
reports
2. Approve the 2007 remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Declare a final dividend of 47.60 pence per Mgmt For For
ordinary share for 2007
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
6.a Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du plessis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.b Re-appoint Mr. Ana Maria Llopis as a Director, Mgmt For For
who retires by rotation
6.c Re-appoint Mr. Anthony Ruys as a Director, who Mgmt For For
retires by rotation
7.a Re-appoint Mr. Karen De Segundo as a Director Mgmt For For
7.b Re-appoint Mr. Nicandro Durante as a Director Mgmt For For
7.c Re-appoint Mr. Christine Morin-Postel as a Director Mgmt For For
7.d Re-appoint Mr. Ben Stevens as Director Mgmt For For
8. Authorize the Directors, to issue of equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
168,168,576
S.9 Authorize the Director, to issue the equity Mgmt For For
or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal Amount of GBP
25,225,286
10. Approve the Waiver of Offer Obligation Mgmt For For
S.11 Authorize the Company to make market purchase Mgmt For For
of 201,800,000 ordinary shares of its own shares
S.12 Adopt the new Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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CAPITA GROUP PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701346101
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Security: G1846J107
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 06-Sep-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0001734747
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve, subject to and conditional upon admission Mgmt For For
of the New Ordinary Shares [as defined below]
to the Official List of the United Kingdom
Listing Authority and to trading on the London
Stock Exchange becoming effective: that all
the ordinary shares of 2p each in the capital
of the Company which at 4.30 pm on 14 SEP 2007
[or such other time and date as the Directors
of the Company may determine] are shown in
the books of the Company as authorized, whether
issued or unissued, shall be subdivided into
new ordinary shares of 1/15p each in the capital
of the Company [the Intermediate Ordinary Shares];
that, immediately thereafter, all Intermediate
Ordinary Shares that are unissued shall be
consolidated into new ordinary shares of 2
1/15p each in the capital of the Company [the
Unissued New Ordinary Shares], provided that,
where such consolidation would otherwise result
in a fraction of an Unissued New Ordinary Share,
that number of Intermediate Ordinary Shares
which would otherwise constitute, such fraction
shall be cancelled pursuant to Section 121(2)(e)
of the Companies Act 1985; and that, immediately
thereafter, all Intermediate Ordinary Shares
that are in issue shall be consolidated into
New Ordinary Shares of 2 1/15p each in the
capital of the Company [the New Ordinary Shares],
provided that, where such consolidation results
in any shareholder being entitled to a fraction
of a New Ordinary Share, such fraction shall
so far as possible, be aggregated with the
fractions of a New Ordinary Share to which
other Shareholders of the Company may be entitled;
and authorize the Directors of the Company
in accordance with the Company's Articles of
Association, to sell [or appoint any other
person to sell], on behalf of the relevant
shareholders, all the New Ordinary Shares representing
such fractions at the best price reasonably
obtainable to any person, and to distribute
the proceeds of sale [net of expenses] in due
proportion among the relevant shareholders
entitled thereto [save that any fraction of
a penny which would otherwise be payable shall
be rounded up or down in accordance with the
usual practice of the registrars of the Company]
and to execute an instrument of transfer in
respect of such shares on behalf of the relevant
Shareholders and to do all acts and things
the Directors consider necessary or expedient
to effect the transfer of such shares to, or
in accordance with the directions of, any buyer
of any such shares
2. Authorize the Directors, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
upon the passing of Resolution 1 and in accordance
with Section 80[1] of the Companies Act 1985
[Act], to allot relevant securities [Section
80(2) of the Act] up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 5,270,284; [Authority expires
at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company];
and the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.3 Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Mgmt For For
95 of the Act, to allot equity securities [Section
94(2) of the Act] for cash, pursuant to the
authority conferred by Resolution 2 above,
disapplying the statutory pre-emption rights
[Section 89(1)], provided that this power is
limited to the allotment of equity securities:
a) in connection with a rights issue, open
offer or other offer of securities in favor
of ordinary shareholders; and b) up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 798,528; [Authority expires
upon the expiry of the general authority conferred
by Resolution 2]; and the Directors may allot
equity securities after the expiry of this
authority in pursuance of such an offer or
agreement made prior to such expiry
S.4 Authorize the Company, subject to and conditional Mgmt For For
upon the passing of Resolution 1 and pursuant
to the Company's Articles of Association, to
make market purchases [Section 163(3) of the
Companies Act 1985] of up to 59,882,103 ordinary
shares of 2 1/15p each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price which may be paid
for an ordinary shares is the nominal value
of such share and the maximum price paid is
an amount equal to 105% above the average of
the middle market quotations of the Company's
New Ordinary Shares, as derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, over the
previous 5 business days; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of
the Company or 18 months]; the Company, before
the expiry, may make a contract to purchase
ordinary shares which will or may be executed
wholly or partly after such expiry; all shares
purchased, pursuant to this authority conferred
by this Resolution shall be cancelled immediately
on the completion of the purchase
S.5 Authorize the Directors to appropriate sufficient Mgmt For For
distributable profits of the Company [as shown
in the interim accounts for the period ended
30 JUN 2006] to the payment of the Interim
Dividend in respect of the Company's ordinary
shares of 2.7p per share paid on 06 OCT 2006
[the '2006 Interim Dividend'] to shareholders
on the register at the close of business on
01 SEP 2006 [the '2006 Record date']; and approve
that: any and all claims which the Company
may have in respect of the payment of the 2006
Interim Dividend in respect of the Company's
ordinary shares against its shareholders who
appeared on the register of shareholders on
the 2006 Record Date be released with effect
from 06 OCT 2006 and a deed of release in favor
of such shareholders be entered into by the
Company in the form of the specified deed;
that any distribution involved in the giving
of any such release in relation to the Interim
Dividend be made out of the profits appropriated
to the 2006 Interim Dividend as aforesaid by
reference to a record date identical to the
2006 Record Date; that any and all claims which
the Company may have against its Directors
[both past and present] arising out of the
payment of the 2006 Interim Dividend or the
repurchases by the Company of its own shares
carried out between OCT 2005 and MAR 2007 [inclusive]
be released and that a deed of release in favor
of the Company's Directors be entered into
by the Company in the form of the specified
deed
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932774119
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Security: 17275R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Nov-2007
Ticker: CSCO
ISIN: US17275R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE Mgmt For For
2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN WITH Mgmt For For
RESPECT TO CURRENT AND FUTURE COVERED EMPLOYEES
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JULY 26, 2008.
05 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING Shr Against For
THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN RIGHTS.
06 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING Shr For Against
THAT THE BOARD ESTABLISH A PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE
STANDARD IN THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
07 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING Shr For Against
THE BOARD TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT SHAREHOLDERS
BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION
TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
08 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING Shr Against For
THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING
AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD
REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT
ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE
THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH
IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932822679
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Security: 172967101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729671016
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Mgmt Against Against
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt Against Against
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shr Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shr For Against
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shr Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shr Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Mgmt For
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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COACH, INC. Agenda Number: 932774741
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Security: 189754104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Nov-2007
Ticker: COH
ISIN: US1897541041
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEW FRANKFORT Mgmt For For
SUSAN KROPF Mgmt For For
GARY LOVEMAN Mgmt For For
IVAN MENEZES Mgmt For For
IRENE MILLER Mgmt For For
KEITH MONDA Mgmt For For
MICHAEL MURPHY Mgmt For For
JIDE ZEITLIN Mgmt For For
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY Agenda Number: 932827011
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Security: 194162103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: CL
ISIN: US1941621039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CAHILL Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL K. CONWAY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN M. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PEDRO REINHARD Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN I. SADOVE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Mgmt For For
AS COLGATE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 AMEND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK
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COMCAST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932839989
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Security: 20030N101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: CMCSA
ISIN: US20030N1019
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
S. DECKER ANSTROM Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. BACON Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Mgmt For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Mgmt For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Mgmt For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Mgmt For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Mgmt For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, Mgmt For For
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shr For Against
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN Shr Against For
EXCESS OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shr Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shr Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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COMPANHIA VALE DO RIO DOCE Agenda Number: 932874236
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 204412209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: RIO
ISIN: US2044122099
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
O1A APPRECIATION OF THE MANAGEMENTS' REPORT AND Mgmt No vote
ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2007
O1B PROPOSAL FOR THE DESTINATION OF PROFITS OF THE Mgmt No vote
SAID FISCAL YEAR AND APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT
BUDGET FOR THE COMPANY
O1C APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL Mgmt No vote
O1D ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REMUNERATION OF THE SENIOR Mgmt No vote
MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
E2A THE APPROVAL FOR THE PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION Mgmt No vote
OF MERGER OF FERRO GUSA CARAJAS S.A., A WHOLLY
OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLES 224 AND 225 OF THE BRAZILIAN CORPORATE
LAW
E2B TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE TOUCHE Mgmt No vote
TOHMATSU AUDITORES INDEPENDENTES, THE EXPERTS
HIRED TO APPRAISE THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY
TO BE MERGED
E2C TO DECIDE ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT, PREPARED Mgmt No vote
BY THE EXPERT APPRAISERS
E2D THE APPROVAL FOR THE MERGER OF FERRO GUSA CARAJAS Mgmt No vote
S.A., WITHOUT A CAPITAL INCREASE OR THE ISSUANCE
OF NEW SHARES BY THE COMPANY
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COMPASS GROUP PLC, CHERTSEY SURREY Agenda Number: 701444351
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Security: G23296182
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005331532
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and adopt the Directors' annual report Mgmt For For
and accounts and the Auditors' report thereon
2. Approve and adopt the Directors' remuneration Mgmt For For
report
3. Approve to declare a final dividend on the ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
4. Elect Sir James Crosby as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Tim Parker as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Elect Ms. Susan Murray as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Sir Roy Gardner as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Steve Lucas as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors Mgmt For For
10. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors' Mgmt For For
remuneration
11. Grant authority to allot shares [Section 80] Mgmt For For
S.12 Grant authority to allot shares for cash [Section Mgmt For For
89]
S.13 Grant authority to purchase shares Mgmt For For
14. Grant donations to EU political organizations Mgmt For For
S.15 Approve to amend the current Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 932842912
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shr Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shr Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shr Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shr Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shr Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shr Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701449907
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Registration No vote
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE
US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING
VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE,
A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO DELETION Non-Voting No vote
OF A COMMENT. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701506341
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: H3698D419
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012138530
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 442073, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the Parent Company's Mgmt No vote
2007 financial statements and the Group 2007
consolidated financial statements
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors and the Executive Board
3. Approve the capital reduction owing to completion Mgmt No vote
of the share buy back program
4. Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt No vote
5.1 Amend the Articles of Association: by amending Mgmt No vote
the Corporate name [legal form]
5.2 Amend the Articles of Association by the deletion Mgmt No vote
of provisions concerning contributions in kind
6.1.A Re-elect Mr. Thomas W. Bechtler to the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
6.1.B Re-elect Mr. Robert H. Benmosche to the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
6.1.C Re-elect Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
6.1.D Re-elect Mr. Jean Lanier to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
6.1.E Re-elect Mr. Anton Van Rossum to the Board of Mgmt No vote
Directors
6.1.F Re-elect Mr. Ernst Tanner to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
6.2 Elect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA Mgmt No vote
as Independent Auditors and the Group Independent
Auditors
6.3 Elect BDO Visura as the Special Auditors Mgmt No vote
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting No vote
IN RECORD DATE AND RECEIPT OF AUDITORS NAMES.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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CVS/CAREMARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932843344
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 126650100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: CVS
ISIN: US1266501006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr Against For
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP Shr For Against
PAYMENTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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DANAHER CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932855743
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 235851102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: DHR
ISIN: US2358511028
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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DELL INC. Agenda Number: 932788372
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 24702R101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Dec-2007
Ticker: DELL
ISIN: US24702R1014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DONALD J. CARTY Mgmt For For
MICHAEL S. DELL Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
SALLIE L. KRAWCHECK Mgmt For For
ALAN (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
JUDY C. LEWENT Mgmt For For
KLAUS S. LUFT Mgmt For For
THOMAS W. LUCE, III Mgmt For For
ALEX J. MANDL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
SH1 EXECUTIVE STOCKOWNERSHIP GUIDELINES Shr For Against
SH2 DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND Shr Against For
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. Agenda Number: 932868992
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 25271C102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: DO
ISIN: US25271C1027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES S. TISCH Mgmt Withheld Against
LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON Mgmt Withheld Against
JOHN R. BOLTON Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. FABRIKANT Mgmt Withheld Against
PAUL G. GAFFNEY II Mgmt For For
HERBERT C. HOFMANN Mgmt Withheld Against
ARTHUR L. REBELL Mgmt Withheld Against
RAYMOND S. TROUBH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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DSG INTL PLC Agenda Number: 701333457
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G28473109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 05-Sep-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0000472455
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' report, financial statements Mgmt For For
and the Auditors' report
2. Declare a final dividend of 6.85 pence per ordinary Mgmt For For
share
3. Re-appoint Mr. Kevin O'Byrne as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint Sir John Collins as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-appoint Count Emmanuel d'Andre as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
of the Company
7. Authorize the Board of Directors to agree the Mgmt For For
remuneration of the Auditors
8. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
9. Authorize the Company to make EU Political Organization Mgmt For For
Donations and to incur EU Political Expenditure
up to GBP 25,000
10. Authorize the Directors to issue of equity or Mgmt For For
equity-linked securities with pre-emptive rights
up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 15,316,846
S.11 Authorize the Directors to issue of equity or Mgmt For For
equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
2,297,526
S.12 Authorize the Company to purchase 183,000,000 Mgmt For For
ordinary shares for market purchase
S.13 Authorize the Company to use electronic communications Mgmt For For
S.14 Amend Articles of Association Mgmt For For
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932831096
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 26441C105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: DUK
ISIN: US26441C1053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. BROWNING Mgmt For For
DANIEL R. DIMICCO Mgmt For For
ANN MAYNARD GRAY Mgmt For For
JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES T. RHODES Mgmt For For
JAMES E. ROGERS Mgmt For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
PHILIP R. SHARP Mgmt For For
DUDLEY S. TAFT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Mgmt For For
ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DUKE ENERGY Mgmt For For
CORPORATION EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932834117
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 263534109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: DD
ISIN: US2635341090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RICHARD H. BROWN Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Mgmt For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Mgmt For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Mgmt For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Mgmt For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Mgmt For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Mgmt For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shr Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr For Against
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shr Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shr For Against
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E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF Agenda Number: 701485434
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: D24909109
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007614406
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 09 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report of the Board of MDs pursuant to Sections
289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial
Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 2,589,653,406.20 as follows:
Payment of a dividend of EUR 4.10 per no-par
share Ex-dividend and payable date: 02 May
2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.A Elect Mr. Ulrich Hartmann as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Elect Mr. Ulrich Hocker as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.C Elect Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.D Elect Mr. Bard Mikkelsen as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5. E Elect Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board
5.F Elect Ms. Karen de Segundo as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
5.G Elect Dr. Theo Siegert as a member of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5.H Elect Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Simson as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board
5.I Elect Dr. Georg Freiherr von Waldenfels as a Mgmt For For
member of the Supervisory Board
5.J Elect Mr. Werner Wenning as a member of the Mgmt For For
Supervisory Board
6. Appointment of auditors for the 2008 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopersMgmt For For
AG, Duesseldorf
7. Renewal of the authorization to acquire own Mgmt For For
shares the Board of Managing Directors shall
be authorized to acquire shares of the Company
of up to 10% of its share capital, on or before
30 OCT 2009 the shares may be acquired through
the stock exchange at a price neither more
than 10% above, nor more than 20% below the
market price of the shares, by way of a public
repurchase offer to all shareholders or by
means of a public offer for the exchange of
liquid shares which are admitted to trading
on an organized market at a price not differing
more than 20% from the market price of the
shares, the Company shall also be authorized
to acquire own shares of up to 5% of its share
capital by using derivatives in the form of
call or put options if the exercise price is
neither more than 10% above nor more than 20%
below the market price of the shares, within
a period of 1 year the Board of Managing Directors
shall be authorized to dispose of the shares
in a manner other than the stock exchange or
an offer to all shareholders if the shares
are sold at a price not materially below their
market price, to use the shares in connection
with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying
existing conversion or option rights, to offer
the shares to executives and employees of the
Company and its affiliates, and to retire the
shares
8. Resolution on the conversion of the Company's Mgmt For For
bearer shares into registered shares
9. Resolution on a capital increase from Company Mgmt For For
reserves, a split of the Company's share capital,
and the correspondent amendments to the Article
of Association a) the share capital of EUR
1,734,200,000 shall be increased by EUR 266,800,000
to EUR 2,001,000,000 through the conversion
of capital reserves of EUR 266,800,000 without
the issue of new shares b) the Company's share
capital of then EUR 2,001,000,000 shall be
redenominated by way of a 3-for-1 stock split
into 2,001,000,000 registered shares with a
theoretical par value of EUR 1 each the remuneration
of the Supervisory Board shall be adjusted
in respect of the variable remuneration
10. Amendments to the Article of Association as Mgmt For For
follows: a) Resolution on an amendment to the
article of association, in accordance with
the new Transparency Directive Implementation
Law Section 23(2), register the Company being
authorized to transmit information to shareholders
by electronic means b) Sections 15(2)2 and
15(3)2, registered members of the nominee committee
being exempted from the additional remuneration
c) Section 19(1), register the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board or another member of
the Supervisory Board appointed by the Chairman
being the Chairman of the shareholders meeting
11. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Fuen fzehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
12. Approval of the control and profit transfer Mgmt For For
agreement with the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Sech zehnte Verwaltungs GmbH, effective retroactively
from 01 JAN 2008 until at least 31 DEC 2012
Entitled to vote are those shareholders of
record on 09 APR 2008, who provide written
evidence of such holding and who register with
the Company on or before 23 APR 2008
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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EBAY INC. Agenda Number: 932891650
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 278642103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Jun-2008
Ticker: EBAY
ISIN: US2786421030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD Mgmt For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL Agenda Number: 932823900
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Security: 281020107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: EIX
ISIN: US2810201077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J.E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
V.C.L. CHANG Mgmt For For
F.A. CORDOVA Mgmt For For
T.F. CRAVER, JR. Mgmt For For
C.B. CURTIS Mgmt For For
B.M. FREEMAN Mgmt For For
L.G. NOGALES Mgmt For For
R.L. OLSON Mgmt For For
J.M. ROSSER Mgmt For For
R.T. SCHLOSBERG, III Mgmt For For
T.C. SUTTON Mgmt For For
BRETT WHITE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING "SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY."
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823289
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Security: 532457108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Apr-2008
Ticker: LLY
ISIN: US5324571083
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
A.G. GILMAN Mgmt For For
K.N. HORN Mgmt For For
J.C. LECHLEITER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST
& YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2008
03 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE
BOARD
04 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt Against Against
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY
VOTE
05 AMENDING THE COMPANY'S STOCK PLANS Mgmt For For
06 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON INTERNATIONAL OUTSOURCING Shr Against For
OF ANIMAL RESEARCH
07 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ALLOWING SHAREHOLDERS Shr For Against
TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS
08 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ADOPTING A SIMPLE Shr For Against
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD
09 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON REPORTING COMPANY'S Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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EMC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932852139
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Security: 268648102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: EMC
ISIN: US2686481027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MICHAEL W. BROWN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. CRONIN Mgmt For For
GAIL DEEGAN Mgmt For For
JOHN R. EGAN Mgmt For For
W. PAUL FITZGERALD Mgmt For For
OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO Mgmt Withheld Against
EDMUND F. KELLY Mgmt For For
WINDLE B. PRIEM Mgmt For For
PAUL SAGAN Mgmt For For
DAVID N. STROHM Mgmt For For
JOSEPH M. TUCCI Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EMC'S ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Mgmt Against Against
AND BYLAWS TO IMPLEMENT MAJORITY VOTE FOR DIRECTORS,
AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EMC'S ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Mgmt For For
TO IMPLEMENT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, AS DESCRIBED
IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT.
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. Agenda Number: 932799553
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Security: 291011104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Feb-2008
Ticker: EMR
ISIN: US2910111044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
D.N. FARR Mgmt For For
R.B. HORTON Mgmt For For
C.A. PETERS Mgmt For For
J.W. PRUEHER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932858232
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
M.J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
L.R. FAULKNER Mgmt For For
W.W. GEORGE Mgmt For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Mgmt For For
R.C. KING Mgmt For For
M.C. NELSON Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
S.S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Mgmt For For
R.W. TILLERSON Mgmt For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shr Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shr For Against
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shr Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shr Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shr Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shr Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shr Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shr Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shr Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shr Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shr Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shr Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shr Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shr Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shr Against For
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FANNIE MAE Agenda Number: 932785655
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Security: 313586109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Dec-2007
Ticker: FNM
ISIN: US3135861090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
STEPHEN B. ASHLEY Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. BERESFORD Mgmt For For
LOUIS J. FREEH Mgmt For For
BRENDA J. GAINES Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN, PH.D. Mgmt For For
BRIDGET A. MACASKILL Mgmt For For
DANIEL H. MUDD Mgmt For For
LESLIE RAHL Mgmt For For
JOHN C. SITES, JR. Mgmt For For
GREG C. SMITH Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
JOHN K. WULFF Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FANNIE Mgmt For For
MAE STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN OF 2003.
04 PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shr Against For
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FEDEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932763192
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Security: 31428X106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Sep-2007
Ticker: FDX
ISIN: US31428X1063
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH IV Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. EDWARDSON Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP GREER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. HYDE, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN R. LORANGER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY W. LOVEMAN Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES T. MANATT Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERICK W. SMITH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. WALSH Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. WILLMOTT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE PAY.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GLOBAL WARMING Shr Against For
REPORT.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
REPORT.
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701325361
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 06-Aug-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting Take No Action
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting Take No Action
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED.
1. Opening Non-Voting Take No Action
2. Approve to make a public offer to be launched Mgmt Take No Action
by Fortis, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander
through a jointly owned Company on 100% of
the issued and outstanding share capital of
ABN AMRO Holding N.V., and to thus acquire
an economic interest in certain businesses
of the ABN AMRO group; and to subsequently
acquire certain businesses of the ABN AMRO
group from the jointly owned company, all as
specified
3.1 Special Report by the Board of Directors on Non-Voting Take No Action
the use and purpose of the authorized capital
prepared in accordance with Article 604 of
the Belgian Companies Code
3.2.1 Approve the proposal to cancel the unused balance Mgmt Take No Action
of the authorized capital existing at the date
of the publication in the Belgian State Gazette
of the amendment to the Articles of Association
of the Company resolved by the EGM of Shareholders
of 06 AUG 2007 and to merge the paragraphs
a) and b) in one paragraph worded as follows:
"a) Subject to Twinned Share Principle, the
Board of Directors is authorized to increase
the Company capital, in one or more transactions,
with a maximum amount of one billion one hundred
and forty-eight million one hundred and twelve
thousand (1,148,112,000) Euros. This authorization
is granted to the Board of Directors for a
period of 3 years starting on the date of the
publication in the Belgian State Gazette of
the amendment to the Articles of Association
of the Company resolved by the EGM of shareholders
of 06 AUG 2007"
3.2.2 Approve the proposal to include a new paragraph Mgmt Take No Action
b) worded as follows: "b) furthermore, in the
context of a public offer on, and the acquisition
of certain businesses of ABN AMRO Holding N.V.,
the Board of Directors is authorized to increase
the Company capital, with a maximum amount
of four billion six hundred and nine million
five hundred and eighty-four thousand [4,609,584,000]
Euros; this additional authorization is granted
to the Board of Directors until 31 MAR 2008
and will expire on that date if the Board of
Directors has not partially or fully used it
in the aforementioned context by such a date"
3.2.3 Approve the proposal to replace in paragraph Mgmt Take No Action
c) the word 'authorization' with the word 'authorizations'
3.3 Approve the proposal to delegate authority to Mgmt Take No Action
the Company Secretary, with power to sub-delegate,
to coordinate the text of the Articles of Association
in accordance with the decisions made
4. Closing Non-Voting Take No Action
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FORTIS SA/NV Agenda Number: 701326109
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Security: B4399L102
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 06-Aug-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: BE0003801181
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting Take No Action
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting Take No Action
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening Non-Voting Take No Action
2. Approve to make a public offer to be launched Mgmt Take No Action
by Fortis, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander
through a jointly owned Company on 100% of
the issued and outstanding share capital of
ABN AMRO Holding N.V., and to thus acquire
an economic interest in certain businesses
of the ABN AMRO Group; and ii) to subsequently
acquire certain businesses of the ABN AMRO
Group from the jointly owned company, as specified
3.1 Amend Article 8 of the Articles of Association Mgmt Take No Action
as specified
3.2 Authorize any and all Members of the Board of Mgmt Take No Action
Directors as well as any and all Civil-Law
notaries, associates and paralegals practicing
with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to draw
up the draft of the required notarial deed
of amendment to the Articles of Association,
to apply for the required ministerial declaration
of no-objection, as well as to execute the
notarial deed of amendment to the Articles
of Association
4. Closure Non-Voting Take No Action
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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932834220
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Security: 369550108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: GD
ISIN: US3695501086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.P. FRICKS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.H. GOODMAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.A. JOULWAN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.G. KAMINSKI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. KEANE Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LUCAS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.L. LYLES Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. MUNDY, JR. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.C. REYES Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WALMSLEY Mgmt For For
02 SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO ETHICAL Shr Against For
CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO SPECIAL Shr Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 932823481
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Mgmt Against Against
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shr For Against
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shr Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shr For Against
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shr Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
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GENZYME CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932849271
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Security: 372917104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: GENZ
ISIN: US3729171047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Mgmt For For
1B THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1C THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Mgmt For For
1D THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Mgmt For For
1E THE RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Mgmt Against Against
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK COVERED BY THE PLAN BY 2,250,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY Mgmt For For
PLAN TO SPECIFY THE AUTOMATIC GRANT PROVISIONS
UNDER THE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932838406
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Security: 375558103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: GILD
ISIN: US3755581036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PAUL BERG Mgmt For For
JOHN F. COGAN Mgmt For For
ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON Mgmt For For
JAMES M. DENNY Mgmt For For
CARLA A. HILLS Mgmt For For
JOHN W. MADIGAN Mgmt For For
JOHN C. MARTIN Mgmt For For
GORDON E. MOORE Mgmt For For
NICHOLAS G. MOORE Mgmt For For
GAYLE E. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S Mgmt For For
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF GILEAD'S COMMON
STOCK FROM 1,400,000,000 TO 2,800,000,000 SHARES.
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GOLDCORP INC. Agenda Number: 932855096
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Security: 380956409
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: GG
ISIN: CA3809564097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A DIRECTOR
IAN W. TELFER Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS M. HOLTBY Mgmt For For
C. KEVIN MCARTHUR Mgmt For For
JOHN P. BELL Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE I. BELL Mgmt For For
BEVERLEY A. BRISCOE Mgmt For For
PETER J. DEY Mgmt For For
P. RANDY REIFEL Mgmt For For
A. DAN ROVIG Mgmt For For
KENNETH F. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
B IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION;
C A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
2005 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR;
D A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR;
E A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING A NEW GENERAL BY-LAW Mgmt For For
FOR THE COMPANY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
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GOOGLE INC. Agenda Number: 932834131
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 38259P508
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: GOOG
ISIN: US38259P5089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ERIC SCHMIDT Mgmt For For
SERGEY BRIN Mgmt For For
LARRY PAGE Mgmt For For
L. JOHN DOERR Mgmt For For
JOHN L. HENNESSY Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Mgmt For For
ANN MATHER Mgmt For For
PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
K. RAM SHRIRAM Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF GOOGLE INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S 2004 STOCK Mgmt Against Against
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE THEREUNDER
BY 6,500,000.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP. Shr Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE CREATION Shr Against For
OF A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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HESS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932847075
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 42809H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: HES
ISIN: US42809H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.E. HOLIDAY Mgmt For For
J.H. MULLIN Mgmt For For
J.J. O'CONNOR Mgmt For For
F.B. WALKER Mgmt For For
R.N. WILSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mgmt For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY Agenda Number: 932811498
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 428236103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Mar-2008
Ticker: HPQ
ISIN: US4282361033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.Z. HYATT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701520454
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Security: G4634U169
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0005405286
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the annual accounts and reports of the Mgmt For For
Directors and of the Auditors for the 2007
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Mgmt For For
2007
3.1 Re-elect Mr. S .A. Catz as a Director Mgmt For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. V. H. C. Cheng as a Director Mgmt For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. J. D. Coombe as a Director Mgmt For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. J. L .Duran as a Director Mgmt For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Mgmt For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. A. A. Flockhart as a Director Mgmt For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. W. K .L .Fung as a Director Mgmt For For
3.8 Re-elect Mr. S. T. Gulliver as a Director Mgmt For For
3.9 Re-elect Mr. J .W .J. Hughes-Hallett as a Director Mgmt For For
3.10 Re-elect Mr. W. S. H. Laidlaw as a Director Mgmt For For
3.11 Re-elect Mr. N. R. N. Murthy as a Director Mgmt For For
3.12 Re-elect Mr. S. W. Newton as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor at Mgmt For For
remuneration to be determined by the Group
Audit Committee
5. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Mgmt For For
S.6 Approve to disapply the pre-emption rights Mgmt For For
7. Authorize the Company to purchase its own ordinary Mgmt For For
shares
S.8 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
S.9 Approve to alter the Article of Association Mgmt For For
with effect from 01 OCT 2008
10. Amend the rules for the HSBC Share Plan Mgmt For For
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. Agenda Number: 932833432
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Security: 452308109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: ITW
ISIN: US4523081093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARVIN D. BRAILSFORD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN CROWN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON H. DAVIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MCCORMACK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD B. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA B. STROBEL Mgmt For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND AWARD Mgmt For For
LIMIT UNDER THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS ITW'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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IMPERIAL TOBACCO GROUP PLC, BRISTOL Agenda Number: 701412962
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Security: G4721W102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 29-Jan-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0004544929
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the accounts for the FYE 30 SEP 2007, Mgmt For For
together with the Auditors report thereon
2. Approve the Director's remuneration report for Mgmt For For
the FYE 30 SEP 2007, together with the Auditors'
report thereon
3. Declare a final dividend for the FYE 30 SEP Mgmt For For
2007 of 48.5 pence per ordinary share of 10
pence payable on 15 FEB 2008 to those shareholders
on the register at the close of the Business
on 18 JAN 2008
4. Elect Mrs. Alison J. Cooper as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
5. Re-elect Mr. Gareth Davis as a Director of the Mgmt For For
Company
6. Re-elect Mr. Robert Dyrbus as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
7. Elect Mr. Michael H. C. Herlihy as a Director Mgmt For For
of the Company
8. Re-elect Ms. Susan E. Murray as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
9. Elect Mr. Mark D. Williamson as a Director of Mgmt For For
the Company
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next general meeting
at which accounts are laid before the Company
11. Authorize the Directors to set the remuneration Mgmt For For
of the Auditors
12. Authorize the Company and it s subsidiaries, Mgmt For For
in accordance with Section 366 of the Companies
Act 2006 [the "2006 Act"], to make donations
to political organizations or independent election
candidates, as defined in Section 363 and 364
of the 2006 Act, not exceeding GBP 100,000
in total; and to incur political expenditure,
as defined in Section 365 of the 2006 Act,
not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company held in 2009 or 30 APR 2009]
13. Approve to extend the authority of the Directors Mgmt For For
or a duly authorized committee of the Directors
to grant options over the ordinary shares in
the Company under the French appendix [Appendix
4] to the Imperial Tobacco Group International
Sharesave Plan by a 38 month period as permitted
under Rule 13 of Appendix 4; [Authority shall
expire on 29 MAR 2011]
14. Authorize the Directors, in substitution of Mgmt For For
the existing authorities and for the purpose
of Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985 [ the
Act], to allot relevant securities [Section
80(2) of the Act] up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 24,300,000; [Authority expires
at the earlier of the conclusion of the next
AGM of the Company or on 30 APR 2009]; and
the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in pursuance
of such an offer or agreement made prior to
such expiry
S.15 Authorize the Directors, subject to the passing Mgmt For For
of Resolution 14 and pursuant to Section 95(2)
of the Companies Act 1985 [the 1985 Act], to
allot equity securities [Section 94 of the
1985 Act [other than Section 94(3A) of the
1985 Act] whether for cash pursuant to the
authority conferred by Resolution 14 or otherwise
in the case of treasury shares [Section 162A
of the 1985 Act], disapplying the statutory
pre-emption rights [Section 89(1)] of the 1985
Act, provided that this power is limited to
the allotment of equity securities: a) in connection
with a rights issue in favor of ordinary shareholders;
b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP
3,645,000; [Authority expires the earlier of
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 30 APR 2009]; and the Directors may allot
equity securities after the expiry of this
authority in pursuance of such an offer or
agreement made prior to such expiry
S.16 Authorize the Company, in accordance with Article Mgmt For For
5 of the Company's Article of Association and
the Companies Act 1985 [ the 1985 Act], for
the purpose of Section 166 of the Act, to make
market purchases [Section 163(3) of the 1985
Act] of up to 72,900,000 ordinary shares of
10 pence each on such terms and in such manner
as the Directors may from time to time determine,
and where such shares are held as treasury
shares, the Company may use them for purposes
set out in Section 163(3) of the 1985 Act,
at a minimum price of 10 pence [exclusive of
expenses] and up to an amount equal to 105%
of the average middle market quotations for
such shares derived from the London Stock Exchange
Daily Official List, over the previous 5 business
days on which the Ordinary Share is purchased
and the amount stipulated by the Article 5(1)
of the Buy-back and stabilization regulation
2003 [in each case exclusive of expenses];
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company held in 2009 or 30
APR 2009]; the Company, before the expiry,
may make a contract to purchase ordinary shares
which will or may be executed wholly or partly
after such expiry
S.17 Adopt, the Articles of Association produced Mgmt For For
to the meeting, in substitution for and to
the exclusion of the existing Articles of Association
of the Company
S.18 Approve that, subject to resolution S.17 being Mgmt For For
passed and with effect on and from 01 OCT 2008
or such later date as Section 175 of the Companies
Act 2006 shall be brought into force, Article
97 of the Articles of Association adopted pursuant
to resolution S.17 be deleted in its entirety
and Articles 97 to 102 as specified, be substituted
thereto and the remaining Articles be re-numbered
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932840071
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO Shr Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. Agenda Number: 932825118
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 459200101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: IBM
ISIN: US4592001014
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
C. BLACK Mgmt For For
W.R. BRODY Mgmt For For
K.I. CHENAULT Mgmt For For
M.L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
S.A. JACKSON Mgmt For For
L.A. NOTO Mgmt For For
J.W. OWENS Mgmt For For
S.J. PALMISANO Mgmt For For
J.E. SPERO Mgmt For For
S. TAUREL Mgmt For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
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INVESCO LTD Agenda Number: 932841299
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G491BT108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: IVZ
ISIN: BMG491BT1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REX D. ADAMS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR JOHN BANHAM Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENIS KESSLER Mgmt Against Against
02 APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF ERNST AND YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 GLOBAL EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
04 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN Mgmt For For
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J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 932844853
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Security: 708160106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: JCP
ISIN: US7081601061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.C BARRETT Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.A. BURNS Mgmt Against Against
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.K. CLARK Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. ENGIBOUS Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.B. FOSTER Mgmt Against Against
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.C. HICKS Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ROBERTS Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. TERUEL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.E. ULLMAN III Mgmt Against Against
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009.
03 TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shr For Against
TO STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SEVERANCE
AGREEMENTS.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 932823962
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt Withheld Against
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Mgmt Withheld Against
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt Withheld Against
CHRISTINE A. POON Mgmt For For
CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt Withheld Against
STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Agenda Number: 932852280
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 46625H100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: JPM
ISIN: US46625H1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Mgmt For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shr Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shr Against For
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shr For Against
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shr Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shr Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shr Against For
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JULIUS BAER HOLDING AG, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701443688
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Security: H4407G263
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0029758650
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Registration No vote
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE
US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING
VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE,
A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO, NOTE THAT THE
NEW CUT-OFF DATE IS 27 MAR 2008. THANK YOU.
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JULIUS BAER HOLDING AG, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701496223
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: H4407G263
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0029758650
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 439065, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
1. Approve the annual report, annual accounts of Mgmt No vote
the Group 2007 report of the Auditor and the
Group Auditor
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance profit Mgmt No vote
3. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
4. Elect the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
5. Elect the Auditor and the Group Auditor Mgmt No vote
6. Approve the reduction of the share capital Mgmt No vote
7. Approve the Share Repurchase Program 2008 to Mgmt No vote
2010
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KELDA GROUP PLC, BRADFORD Agenda Number: 701319419
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G32344114
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 01-Aug-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1KQN728
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive the Directors' report, the Auditor's Mgmt For For
reports and the accounts
2. Receive the Directors' remuneration report Mgmt For For
3. Approve a final dividend of 23.0 pence per share Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Mr. David Salkeld as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
and authorize the Board to determine their
remuneration
6. Grant authority to issue equity or equity-linked Mgmt For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to an
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 18,400,000
S.7 Grant authority, subject to the passing of Resolution Mgmt For For
6, to issue equity or equity-linked securities
without pre-emptive rights up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 2,800,000
S.8 Grant authority to purchase 27,500,000 ordinary Mgmt For For
shares for market purchase
9. Amend Kelda Group Long-Term Incentive Plan 2003 Mgmt For For
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932821754
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 494368103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: KMB
ISIN: US4943681035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. ALM Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. BERGSTROM Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. DECHERD Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. CRAIG SULLIVAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS Shr Against For
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF GLOBAL Shr Against For
HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS BASED ON INTERNATIONAL
LABOR CONVENTIONS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AMENDMENT OF Shr Against For
BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932850818
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 534187109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: LNC
ISIN: US5341871094
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
J. PATRICK BARRETT Mgmt For For
DENNIS R. GLASS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL F. MEE Mgmt For For
DAVID A. STONECIPHER Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827491
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 539830109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: LMT
ISIN: US5398301094
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
E.C."PETE"ALDRIDGE, JR. Mgmt For For
NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD Mgmt Withheld Against
DAVID B. BURRITT Mgmt For For
JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. Mgmt For For
GWENDOLYN S. KING Mgmt For For
JAMES M. LOY Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE Mgmt For For
JOSEPH W. RALSTON Mgmt For For
FRANK SAVAGE Mgmt For For
JAMES M. SCHNEIDER Mgmt For For
ANNE STEVENS Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. STEVENS Mgmt For For
JAMES R. UKROPINA Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Mgmt Against Against
PROVIDE FOR "SIMPLE" MAJORITY VOTING
04 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Mgmt For For
DELETE ARTICLE XIII
05 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AUTHORIZE SHARES AND Mgmt Against Against
EXTEND APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE
2003 INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAN
06 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO ADOPT THE 2009 DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
EQUITY PLAN
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY EVELYN Y. DAVIS Shr Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY Shr Against For
OF THE AMERICAS, REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF DETROIT
CHARITABLE TRUST AND OTHER GROUPS
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY JOHN CHEVEDDEN Shr For Against
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932841124
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 571903202
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: MAR
ISIN: US5719032022
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. MARRIOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. MARRIOTT III Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY K. BUSH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE W. KELLNER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA L. LEE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE MUNOZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN S REINEMUND Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY J. PEARCE Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. SHAW Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE M. SMALL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932774385
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 571834100
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-2007
Ticker: MI
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE INVESTMENT Mgmt For For
AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF APRIL 3, 2007, AMONG
MARSHALL & ILSLEY, METAVANTE CORPORATION, METAVANTE
HOLDING COMPANY, MONTANA MERGER SUB INC., AND
WPM, L.P., AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
BY THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE
HOLDING COMPANY MERGER AND THE NEW METAVANTE
SHARE ISSUANCE.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE Mgmt For
SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE AND
ADOPT THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT, INCLUDING
THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER AND THE NEW METAVANTE
SHARE ISSUANCE.
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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932886279
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 57636Q104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: MA
ISIN: US57636Q1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BERNARD S.Y. FUNG Mgmt For For
MARC OLIVIE Mgmt For For
MARK SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2008
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932851264
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Security: 580135101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: MCD
ISIN: US5801351017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARY D. MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MEDTRONIC, INC. Agenda Number: 932754232
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Security: 585055106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Aug-2007
Ticker: MDT
ISIN: US5850551061
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID L. CALHOUN Mgmt For For
ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES T. LENEHAN Mgmt For For
KENDALL J. POWELL Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO AMEND MEDTRONIC'S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932821730
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Security: 589331107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US5893311077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shr For Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shr For Against
LEAD DIRECTOR
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932826300
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Security: 590188108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: MER
ISIN: US5901881087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL T. CHRIST Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO M. CODINA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH MAYHEW JONAS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. THAIN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Against For
04 PROHIBIT SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER STOCK SALES Shr Against For
DURING BUYBACK
05 ADOPT ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
06 ADOPT RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES Shr For Against
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METLIFE, INC. Agenda Number: 932829558
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Security: 59156R108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: MET
ISIN: US59156R1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL Mgmt For For
EDUARDO CASTRO-WRIGHT Mgmt For For
CHERYL W. GRISE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
LULU C. WANG Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932773713
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Security: 594918104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Nov-2007
Ticker: MSFT
ISIN: US5949181045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES, III Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR., PHD Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. HELMUT PANKE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES Shr Against For
ON INTERNET CENSORSHIP.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD Shr Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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MONSANTO COMPANY Agenda Number: 932797232
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Security: 61166W101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Jan-2008
Ticker: MON
ISIN: US61166W1018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. BACHMANN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM U. PARFET Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE H. POSTE, PH.D., Mgmt For For
D.V.M.
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL ONE Shr Against For
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TWO Shr Against For
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701442179
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Registration No vote
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE
US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING
VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE,
A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting No vote
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY Agenda Number: 701490790
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Security: H57312466
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0012056047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438827, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, annual financial Mgmt No vote
statements of Nestle S.A., and consolidated
financial statements of Nestle Group 2007,
report of the Auditors
2. Grant discharge to the Board of Directors and Mgmt No vote
the Management
3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting Mgmt No vote
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A.
4.1.1 Elect Mr. Andreas Koopmann to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
[for a term of 3 years]
4.1.2 Elect Mr. Rolf Haenggi to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.1 Elect Mr. Paul Bulcke to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
[for a term of 3 years]
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Beat W. Hess to the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
[for a term of 3 years]
4.3 Re-elect KPMG SA as the Auditors [for a term Mgmt No vote
of 1 year]
5.1 Approve CHF 10.1 million reduction in share Mgmt No vote
capital via cancellation of 10.1 million
5.2 Approve 1:10 stock split Mgmt No vote
5.3 Amend the Article 5 and 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of Mgmt No vote
the Articles of Association
6. Approve the complete revision of the Articles Mgmt No vote
of Association
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NORSK HYDRO A S Agenda Number: 701270578
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Security: R61115102
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jul-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: NO0005052605
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Approve the Merger Plan between Norsk Hydro Mgmt For For
ASA and Statoil ASA
2. Approve NOK 140.9 million reduction in share Mgmt For For
capital via cancellation of 21.6 million treasury
shares and redemption of 16.9 million shares
owned by the Norwegian State
3. Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back Mgmt For For
621,895 own shares in connection with Share
Purchase Program for the employees
4. Amend the Articles of Association as specified Mgmt For For
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932838862
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Security: 674599105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2008
Ticker: OXY
ISIN: US6745991058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Mgmt Against Against
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Mgmt Against Against
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Mgmt Against Against
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Mgmt Against Against
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Mgmt Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING. Shr Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
05 INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. Shr Against For
06 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
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ORACLE CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932772115
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Security: 68389X105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-Nov-2007
Ticker: ORCL
ISIN: US68389X1054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JEFFREY O. HENLEY Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE J. ELLISON Mgmt For For
DONALD L. LUCAS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN Mgmt For For
JACK F. KEMP Mgmt For For
JEFFREY S. BERG Mgmt For For
SAFRA A. CATZ Mgmt For For
HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA Mgmt For For
H. RAYMOND BINGHAM Mgmt For For
CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR Mgmt For For
NAOMI O. SELIGMAN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF Mgmt For For
THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE Shr Against For
CORPORATE BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD COMMITTEE
ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON AN OPEN SOURCE REPORT. Shr Against For
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PEPSICO, INC. Agenda Number: 932832125
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Security: 713448108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: PEP
ISIN: US7134481081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING Shr Against For
REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 43)
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shr Against For
PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 45)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO WATER POLICY Shr Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 46)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shr Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 48)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shr For Against
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 49)
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 932829940
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shr For Against
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
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PITNEY BOWES INC. Agenda Number: 932841465
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Security: 724479100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2008
Ticker: PBI
ISIN: US7244791007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY C. ADKINS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRITELLI Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MURRAY D. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL I. ROTH Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. WEISSMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932821792
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Security: 744573106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: PEG
ISIN: US7445731067
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD K. HARPER Mgmt For For
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Mgmt For For
THOMAS A. RENYI Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE
YEAR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shr Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE ELECTION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932807095
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Security: 747525103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Mar-2008
Ticker: QCOM
ISIN: US7475251036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BARBARA T. ALEXANDER Mgmt For For
DONALD G. CRUICKSHANK Mgmt For For
RAYMOND V. DITTAMORE Mgmt For For
IRWIN MARK JACOBS Mgmt For For
PAUL E. JACOBS Mgmt For For
ROBERT E. KAHN Mgmt For For
SHERRY LANSING Mgmt For For
DUANE A. NELLES Mgmt Withheld Against
MARC I. STERN Mgmt For For
BRENT SCOWCROFT Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN AND AN INCREASE IN THE SHARE
RESERVE BY 115,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
28, 2008.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 932850933
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Security: 749121109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: Q
ISIN: US7491211097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Mgmt Against Against
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Mgmt For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE
SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shr For Against
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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RAYTHEON COMPANY Agenda Number: 932874969
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 755111507
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-May-2008
Ticker: RTN
ISIN: US7551115071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA M. BARRETT Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VERNON E. CLARK Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERIC M. POSES Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL C. RUETTGERS Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SKATES Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. SPIVEY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SWANSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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RECKITT BENCKISER PLC, SLOUGH BERKSHIRE Agenda Number: 701363222
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Security: G7420A107
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 04-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007278715
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
S.1 Authorize the Directors of the Company to take Mgmt For For
all such action as they may consider necessary
or appropriate for carrying into effect the
Scheme of Arrangement dated 11 SEP 2007, between
the Company and the holders of the Company's
ordinary shares expressed to be subject to
that Scheme of Arrangement, in its original
form or with or subject to any modification,
addition or condition approved or imposed by
the Court [the Scheme]; and approve, for the
purpose of giving effect to the Scheme, to
reduce the capital of the Company by canceling
and extinguishing the ordinary shares in the
Company subject to the Scheme [the Scheme Ordinary
Shares]; and Approve, forthwith and contingently
upon the said reduction of capital taking effect:
to increase the authorized share capital of
the Company to its former amount by the creation
of the same number of new ordinary shares in
the Company [the New Reckitt Benckiser Ordinary
Share] as is equal to the number of Scheme
Ordinary Shares cancelled pursuant to this
resolution [as specified] being equal in their
aggregate nominal amount to the aggregate nominal
amount of the Scheme Ordinary Shares cancelled
pursuant to this resolution [as specified];
the Company shall apply the credit arising
in its books of account as a result of such
reduction of capital in paying up, in full
at par, the new shares created pursuant to
this resolution [as specified] and shall allot
and issue the same, credited as fully paid,
to Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc and/or its nominee
or nominees; and authorize the Directors of
the Company, for the purpose of Section 80
of the Companies Act 1985, to allot New Reckitt
Benckiser Ordinary Shares [as specified]; provided
that: the maximum number of shares which may
be allotted hereunder is the number [not exceeding
945,500,000] necessary to effect such allotments;
[Authority expires on 31 MAR 2008]; and this
authority shall be in addition to any subsisting
authority conferred on the Directors of the
Company pursuant to the said Section 80; and
amend the Articles of Association of the Company
by the adoption and inclusion of the new Article
145 as specified; approve the reduction of
capita of Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc approved
at an EGM of Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc [as
specified]
S.2 Approve to reduce the capital of the Company Mgmt For For
by cancelling and extinguishing all the 5%
cumulative preference shares of GBP 1 each
[the Reckitt Benckiser Preference Shares] in
the capital of the Company, in consideration
for which there shall be repaid to the holders
of such Reckitt Benckiser Preference Shares,
whose names appear on the register of the Members
as such at the close of business on the day
preceding the effective date of the said reduction
of capital, the nominal value of such Reckitt
Bencekiser Preference Shares together with
an amount equal to any arrears or deficiency
of the fixed dividend thereon
S.3 Approve to cancel the share premium account Mgmt For For
of the Company
S.4 Approve to cancel the capital redemption reserve Mgmt For For
of the Company
5. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt For For
Resolution S.1 being approved, the operation
by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc of the Reckitt
Benckiser Group 2007 Senior Executive Share
Ownership Policy Plan, as specified
6. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt For For
Resolution S.1 being approved, the operation
by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc of the Reckitt
Benckiser Group 2007 Savings Related Share
Option Plan, as specified
7. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt For For
Resolution S.1 being approved, the operation
by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc of the Reckitt
Benckiser Group 2007 Global Stock Profit Plan,
as specified
8. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt For For
Resolution S.1 being approved, the operation
by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc of the Reckitt
Benckiser Group 2007 US Savings-Related Share
Option Plan, as specified
9. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Mgmt Against Against
Resolution S.1 being approved, the operation
by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc of the Reckitt
Benckiser Group 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan,
as specified
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RECKITT BENCKISER PLC, SLOUGH BERKSHIRE Agenda Number: 701363234
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Security: G7420A107
Meeting Type: CRT
Meeting Date: 04-Oct-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007278715
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approve the Scheme of Arrangement to be made Mgmt For For
between the Company and the Scheme Ordinary
Shareholders expressed to be subject to that
Scheme of Arrangement
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RIO TINTO PLC, LONDON Agenda Number: 701491665
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Security: G75754104
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0007188757
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, AS JOINT DECISION
MATTERS, RESOLUTIONS 1 TO 10 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
AS A JOINT ELECTORATE
1. Receive the Company's financial statements and Mgmt For For
the report of the Directors and the Auditors
for the YE 31 DEC 2007
2. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Mgmt For For
DEC 2006 as specified
3. Elect Mr. Richard Evans as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Elect Mr. Yves Fortier as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Elect Mr. Paul Tellier as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Thomas Albanese as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Vivienne Cox as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Richard Goodmanson as a Director Mgmt For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Paul Skinner as a Director Mgmt For For
10. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office until
the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine the Auditors'
remuneration
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES STRUCTURE, RESOLUTIONS
11 TO 15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY RIO TINTO PLC
SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
11. Authorize the company in accordance with the Mgmt For For
provisions of the companies Act 2006 to send,
convey or supply all types of notices, documents
or information to the shareholders by means
of electronic equipment for the processing
(including digital compression), storage and
transmission of data, employing wires, radio
optical technologies, or any other electromagnetic
means, including by making such notices, documents
of information available on a website
12. Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to their general
authority to allot shares by Paragraph (B)
of Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association
be renewed for the period ending on the later
of 16 APR 2009 and the date of AGM is 2009,
being no later than 30 JUN 2009, and for such
period the Section 80 amount shall be GBP 35,571,000
S.13 Approve that the authority and power conferred Mgmt For For
on the Directors in relation to rights issues
and in relation to the Section 89 Amount by
Paragraph (B) of Article 9 of the Company's
Articles of Association be renewed for the
period ending on the later of 16 APR 2009 and
the date of AGM in 2009, being no later than
30 JUN 2009, and for such period the Section
80 amount shall be GBP 6,788,000
S.14 Authorize the Company Rio Tinto PLC, Rio Tinto Mgmt For For
Limited and any subsidiaries of Rio Tinto Limited,
to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each issued
by Rio Tinto Plc [RTP ordinary shares], such
purchases to be made in the case of Rio Tinto
Plc by way of market purchases [Section 163
of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 99,770,000
RTP ordinary shares [10% of the issued, publicly
held, ordinary share capital of the Company
as at 22 FEB 2008] at a minimum price of 10p
and the maximum price payable for each such
RTP ordinary shares shall be not more than
5% above the average of middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary Shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the
5 business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires on 16 APR 2009 and the date
of the AGM in 2009]; and unless such authority
is renewed prior to that time []except in relation
to the purchase of RTP ordinary shares, the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly of partly after such expiry;
and authorize Rio Tinto Plc for the purposes
of Section 164 of the Companies Act 1985 to
purchase off-market from Rio Tinto Limited
and any of its subsidiaries any RTP ordinary
shares acquired under the authority as specified
pursuant to one or more contracts between Rio
Tinto Plc and Rio Tintto Limited on the terms
of the form of the contract as specified and
provided that: the maximum number of RTP Ordinary
shares to be purchased pursuant to contracts
shall be 99,770,000 RTP ordinary shares; and
the purchase price of RTP ordinary shares pursuant
to a contract shall be aggregate price equal
to the average of the middle market quotations
for RTP ordinary shares as derived from London
stock exchange daily official list during the
period of 5 business days immediately price
prior to such purchase multiplied by the number
of RTP ordinary shares the subject of the contract
or such lower aggregate price as may be agreed
between the Company and Rio Tinto Limited being
not less than 1 penny, [Authority expires on
30 JUN 2009 and the date of the AGM in 2009]
S.15 Amend the Articles of association the Company Mgmt For For
with effect from 1 OCT 2008, or any later date
on which Section 175 of the companies Act 2006
comes into effect by deletion of Articles 99,
100 and 101 in their entirely and by inserting
in their place new Articles 99, 99A, 100, 100A
and 101 in accordance with document produced
to the meeting (and for the purpose of identification
marked 'B' and initialed by the chairman) In
accordance with Rio Tinto's Dual listed companies'
Structure, as a class Rights action, resolution
16 will be voted by Rio Tinto PLC limited shareholders
separately
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIO TINTO'S Non-Voting No vote
DUAL LISTED COMPANIES' STRUCTURE, AS a CLASS
RIGHTS ACTION, RESOLUTION 16 WILL BE VOTED
ON BY RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS
SEPARATELY
S.16 Amend the Articles of association the company Mgmt For For
in accordance with Article 60(B)(i) of the
company's Articles of association by deleting
in its entirely Article 8A(b)(v) and the words
for the purpose of this Article, the prescribed
percentage shall be 100% or such lower percentage
as the Board resolves at the date of issue
of the DLC Dividend Share and immediately thereafter;
b) the constitution of Rio Tinto Limited be
amended by deleting in their entirety Rule
SA(a)(ii)(E) and Rule SA(b)
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SAGE GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 701453855
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G7771K134
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-Feb-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0008021650
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Receive and approve the audited accounts for Mgmt For For
the YE 30 SEP 2007 together with the reports
of the Directors and the Auditors
2. Declare a final dividend recommended by the Mgmt For For
Directors of 5.73p per ordinary share for the
YE 30 SEP 2007 to be paid on 07 MAR 2008 to
the Members whose names appear in the register
at the close of business on 08 FEB 2008
3. Re-elect Mr. A.J. Hobson as a Director Mgmt For For
4. Re-elect Ms. Tamara Ingram as a Director Mgmt For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Ian Mason as a Director Mgmt For For
6. Re-elect Mr. David H. Clayton as a Director Mgmt For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Mark E. Rolfe as a Director Mgmt For For
8. Re-appoint Messrs. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mgmt For For
as the Auditors of the Company and authorize
the Directors to determine their remuneration
9. Approve the remuneration report Mgmt For For
10. Authorize the Directors, subject to and in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 6 of the Company's Articles of
Association, to allot relevant securities up
to a maximum nominal amount of GBP 4,347,333;
all previous authorities under Section 80 of
Companies Act 1985 shall cease to have effect;
and [Authority expires at the conclusion of
the next AGM of the Company]
S.11 Authorize the Directors, subject to and in accordance Mgmt For For
with Article 7 of Company's Articles of Association,
to allot equity securities for cash and that,
as specified in Article 7, the nominal amount
to which this power is limited is GBP 652,100
and to sales for cash of any shares which the
Company may hold as treasury shares
S.12 Authorize the Company, to make one or more market Mgmt For For
purchases [Section 166 of the Companies Act
1985], of up to 130,416,015 ordinary shares
in the capital of the Company, up to 105% of
the average of the middle market quotations
for an ordinary share as derived from The London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, over the
previous 5 business days immediately before
the purchase is made and the amount stipulated
by Article 5(1) of the Buy-back Stabilization
Regulation 2003 [in each case exclusive of
expenses]; and [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company
or 31 MAR 2009]
S.13 Adopt the Articles of Association in substitution Mgmt For For
for, and to the exclusion of the existing Articles
of Association as specified
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SANOFI-AVENTIS, PARIS Agenda Number: 701486690
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: F5548N101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000120578
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting No vote
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
creating a profit of EUR 3,545,802,559.18
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: Earning
for the FY: EUR 3,545,802,559.18, prior retained
earnings: EUR 4,558,248,159.23, distributable
income: EUR 8,104,050,718.41, dividends: EUR
2,827,447,453.08, retained earnings EUR 5,276,603,265.33;
receive the net dividend of EUR 2.07 per share,
and will entitle to the 40 % deductions provided
by the French Tax Code, this dividend will
be paid on 21 MAY 2008, in the event that the
Company holds some of its own shares on such
date, the amount of the unpaid dividend on
such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required By-Law, it is
reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.75 for FY 2006,
EUR 1.52 for FY 2005, EUR 1.20 for FY 2004
4. Appoint Mr. M. Uwe Bicker as a Director, to Mgmt For For
replace Mr. M. Rene Bar Bier De La Serre, for
the remainder of Mr. M. Rene Barbier De La
Serre's term of office, I.E. Until; approve
the financial statements for the FY 2011
5. Appoint Mr. M. Gunter Thielen as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann,for the reminder
of Mr. M. Jurgen Dormann's term of office,
I.E. and approve the financial statements for
the FY 2010
6. Appoint Ms. Claudie Haignere as a Director, Mgmt For For
to replace Mr. M. Hubert Markl, for the remainder
of Mr. M. Hubert Markl's term of office, I.E
and approve the financial statements for the
FY 2011
7. Appoint Mr. M. Patrick De Lachevardiere as a Mgmt For For
Director, to replace Mr. M. Bruno Weymuller,
for the remainder of Mr.M. Bruno Weymuller,
term of office, I.E. and approve the financial
statements for the FY 2011
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Robert Mgmt For For
Castaigne as a Director for a 2 year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Christian Mgmt For For
Mulliez as a Director for a 2 year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Mgmt For For
Marc Bruel as a Director for a 2 year period
11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Thierry Mgmt For For
Desmarest as a Director for a 3 year period
12. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Francois Dehecq as a Director for a 3 year
period
13. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Igor Mgmt For For
Landau as a Director for a 3 year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Lindsay Mgmt For For
Owen Jones as a Director for a 4 year period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Jean Mgmt For For
Rene Fourtou as a Director for a 4 year period
16. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. M. Klaus Mgmt For For
Pohle as a Director for a 4 year period
17. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 and
following ones and Article L.225.42.1 of the
French Commercial Code, approve the aforementioned
report as regard the allowance which would
be paid to Mr. M. Jean Francois Dehecq on the
occasion of the cessation of his functions
18. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
Suivants ET L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial
Code, approve the aforementioned report as
regard the allowance which would be paid to
Mr. M. Gerard Le Fur on occasion of the cessation
of his function
19. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 100.00, maximum number
of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share
capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 13,659,166,440.00; [Authority
is given for an 18 month period] and this delegation
of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations
to the same effect; the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
20. Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
t carry out all filings, publications and other
formalities prescribed By-Laws
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) Agenda Number: 932819052
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 806857108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: SLB
ISIN: AN8068571086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
P. CAMUS Mgmt For For
J.S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
A. GOULD Mgmt For For
T. ISAAC Mgmt For For
N. KUDRYAVTSEV Mgmt For For
A. LAJOUS Mgmt For For
M.E. MARKS Mgmt For For
D. PRIMAT Mgmt For For
L.R. REIF Mgmt For For
T.I. SANDVOLD Mgmt For For
N. SEYDOUX Mgmt For For
L.G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Mgmt For For
FIRM
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932836957
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 828806109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2008
Ticker: SPG
ISIN: US8288061091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BIRCH BAYH Mgmt For For
MELVYN E. BERGSTEIN Mgmt For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Mgmt For For
KAREN N. HORN Mgmt For For
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ Mgmt For For
J. ALBERT SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
PIETER S. VAN DEN BERG Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, Mgmt For For
L.P. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A "PAY FOR Shr For Against
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE (SIC)."
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STAPLES, INC. Agenda Number: 932882930
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 855030102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-2008
Ticker: SPLS
ISIN: US8550301027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BASIL L. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR M. BLANK Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ELIZABETH BURTON Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUSTIN KING Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL MEYROWITZ Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROWLAND T. MORIARTY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. NAKASONE Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SARGENT Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. SULENTIC Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN TRUST Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIJAY VISHWANATH Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL F. WALSH Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO STAPLES' CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
OF INCORPORATION DELETING ARTICLE XII TO REMOVE
PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE HOLDERS OF AT LEAST
TWO-THIRDS OF STAPLES' OUTSTANDING VOTING STOCK
TO APPROVE CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS.
03 TO APPROVE STAPLES' EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2012.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO STAPLES' AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 15,100,000
SHARES, FROM 62,330,000 SHARES TO 77,430,000
SHARES.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS STAPLES' INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
06 TO ACT ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDERS' Shr For Against
ABILITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS EXPECTED TO
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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STATE STREET CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932826982
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 857477103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2008
Ticker: STT
ISIN: US8574771031
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
K. BURNES Mgmt For For
P. COYM Mgmt For For
N. DAREHSHORI Mgmt For For
A. FAWCETT Mgmt For For
D. GRUBER Mgmt For For
L. HILL Mgmt For For
C. LAMANTIA Mgmt For For
R. LOGUE Mgmt For For
M. MISKOVIC Mgmt For For
R. SERGEL Mgmt For For
R. SKATES Mgmt For For
G. SUMME Mgmt For For
R. WEISSMAN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shr Against For
RESTRICTIONS IN SERVICES PERFORMED BY STATE
STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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STATOILHYDRO ASA Agenda Number: 701292372
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: R8412T102
Meeting Type: EGM
Meeting Date: 05-Jul-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: NO0010096985
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting No vote
ID 395540 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS.
ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT
ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting No vote
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS,
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION
TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE
TO BE LODGED
1. Opening of the general meeting by the Chair Mgmt No vote
of the Corporate Assembly
2. Approve the registration of shareholders in Mgmt No vote
attendance and authorization
3. Elect Ms. Anne Kathrine Slungard as the Chairman Mgmt For For
of the meeting
4. Elect a person to co-sign the minutes of the Mgmt For For
meeting together with the Chairman
5. Approve the invitation and the agenda Mgmt For For
6. Approve the merger between Statoil ASA and Nurse Mgmt No vote
Hydro ASA's petroleum activities, including
an account of the Plan for the Demerger of
Norsk Hydro ASA as a part of the meger Norsk
Hydro ASA as petroleum activities with Statoil
ASA entered into by the Board of Directors
of Norsk Hydro ASA and Statoil ASA on 12 and13
MAR 2007 [the Merger Plan]
7. Approve the Plan for the Demerger to Norsk Hydro Mgmt For For
ASA as a part of the merger of Norsk Hydro
ASA's petroleum activities with Statoil ASA
entered into by Board of Directors of Norsk
Hydro ASA and Statoil ASA on 12 and 13 MAR2007
respectively
8.1 Approve to increase the share capital shall Mgmt For For
by NOK 2,606,655,590 from NOK 5,364,962,167.50
to NOK 7,971,617,757.50 by issuing 1,042,662,236
shares, each with par value of NOK 2.50, in
connection with the demerger; the portion of
the contribution which is not treated as share
capital in accounts shall, in accordance with
the continuity principle, be treated in the
accounts so that the sum of the paid in equity
capital in the 2 Companies remains unchanged
after the merger; subscription of the shares
shall take place by way of the approval of
the Merger Plan by the general meeting of Norsk
Hydro ASA; payment for the shares shall take
place by the transfer of the assets, rights
and obligations from Norsk Hydro ASA according
to the Merger Plan when completion of the demerger
is registered with the Register of Business
Enterprises; the shareholders of Statoil ASA
waive the pre-emptive right to subscribe for
shares as the shares are issued to the shareholders
of Norsk Hydro ASA as demerger consideration;
shares will not be issued to Norsk Hydro ASA
for treasury shares owned by the Company; the
new shares shall entitle the holders to distribution
from the time they issued; the new shares shall
be registered in Statoil ASA register of shareholders
as soon as possible after the completion of
the demerger is register with the of the Register
of Business Enterprises and shall thereafter
entitle the holder to full shareholder rights
in Statoil ASA
8.2 Amend Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and Mgmt For For
12 of the Articles of Association as specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BELOW MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED Non-Voting No vote
BY STATOIL ASA' S ELECTION COMMITTEE. THANK
YOU.
8.3.1 Elect Mr. Olaug Svarva as a Managing Director, Mgmt For For
the Norwegian National Insurance Fund
8.3.2 Elect Mr. Erlend Grimstad as an Executive Vice Mgmt For For
President, Umoe AS
8.3.3 Elect Mr. Greger Mannsverk as a Managing Director, Mgmt For For
Kimek AS
8.3.4 Elect Mr. Steinar Olsen as a Chairman of the Mgmt For For
Board of Directors, MI Norge AS
8.3.5 Elect Mr. Benedicte Berg Schilibred as a Working Mgmt For For
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Odd Berg
Gruppen
8.3.6 Elect Professor Ingvald Strommen at the Norwegian Mgmt For For
University of Science and Technology [NTNU]
8.3.7 Elect Mr. Inger Ostensjo as a Chief Offier, Mgmt For For
Stavanger Local Authority
8.3.8 Elect Oddbjorg Ausdal Starrfelt as a Senior Mgmt For For
Adviser, Mercuri Urval, [1st Deputy Member]
8.3.9 Elect Mr.Hege Sjo as a Manager, European Engagement, Mgmt For For
Hermes investment Management LTD. [3rd Deputy
Member]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BELOW MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED Non-Voting No vote
BY NORSK HYDRO ASA ELECTION COMMITTEE. THANK
YOU.
83.10 Elect Mr. Idar Kreutzer as a Chief Executive Mgmt For For
Officer, Storeboard [Deputy Leader]
83.11 Elect Mr. Rune Bjerke as a Chief Executive Officer, Mgmt For For
DNB NOR
83.12 Elect Mr. Gro Braekken as a Chief Executive Mgmt For For
Officer, Save The Children Norway
83.13 Elect Mr. Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as a Director Mgmt For For
for capital markets, Sparebanken Vest
83.14 Elect Mr. Kare Rommetveit as a Director, University Mgmt For For
of Bergen
83.15 Elect Ms. Anne-Margrethe Firing as a Senior Mgmt For For
Vice President, Nordea Bank Norge, [ 2nd Deputy
Member]
83.16 Elect Mr. Shahzad Rana as the Chairman of Board, Mgmt For For
Quewtpoint, [4th Deputy Member]
8.4.1 Elect Mr. Olaug Svarva as a Managing Director, Mgmt For For
the Norwegian National Insurance Fund [Leader]
8.4.2 Elect Mr. Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as a Director Mgmt For For
for capital market, Sperebanken Vest
8.4.3 Elect Mr. Tom Rathke as a Managing Director, Mgmt For For
Vital Forsikring and Chief Executive Officer,
DnB NDR
8.4.4 Elect Mr. Bjorn Stale Haavik as a Director General, Mgmt For For
Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
9. Approve to reduce the Company's share capital Mgmt For For
by NOK 50,397,120 by canceling of 5,867,000
treasury shares and redemption of 14,291,848
shares held by the state represented by the
Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
through the payment of NOK 2,441,889,894 to
the state represented by the Ministry of Petroleum
and Energy; the amount corresponds to the average
volume-weighted price of the Company's repurchase
of own shares in the market with the addition
of interest; the amount paid in excess of the
nominal share price shall be charged to the
premium fund and amend Article 3 of the Articles
of Association as specified
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T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932817957
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 74144T108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: TROW
ISIN: US74144T1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Mgmt For For
INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
04 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Mgmt Against Against
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AND FURTHER
BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS AND POSTPONEMENTS THEREOF
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED Agenda Number: 932819761
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 882508104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: TXN
ISIN: US8825081040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. ADAMS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. BOREN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. GOODE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS Shr Against For
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES.
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THE BOEING COMPANY Agenda Number: 932826350
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 097023105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2008
Ticker: BA
ISIN: US0970231058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shr Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shr Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shr Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shr For Against
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shr For Against
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shr For Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shr For Against
ARRANGEMENTS
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THE CHUBB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932825473
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 171232101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2008
Ticker: CB
ISIN: US1712321017
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ZOE BAIRD Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA P. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOEL J. COHEN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FINNEGAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS J. MANGOLD Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN G. MCGUINN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE M. SMALL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESS SODERBERG Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL E. SOMERS Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED W. ZOLLAR Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Agenda Number: 932820067
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 191216100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Apr-2008
Ticker: KO
ISIN: US1912161007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Mgmt Against Against
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Mgmt For For
OPTION PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shr For Against
BOARD CHAIR
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shr Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932820358
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 38141G104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2008
Ticker: GS
ISIN: US38141G1040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD Mgmt For For
OF DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shr For Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shr Against For
REPORT
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THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932851442
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 416515104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: HIG
ISIN: US4165151048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAMANI AYER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAMON DE OLIVEIRA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TREVOR FETTER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. KELLY, III Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. KIRK, JR. Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. MARRA Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL J. MCGOVERN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. MORRIS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES B. STRAUSS Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Agenda Number: 932855832
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 437076102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2008
Ticker: HD
ISIN: US4370761029
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. CORNELL Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
1, 2009
03 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OFFICER PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
GOALS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE Mgmt For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF RESERVED SHARES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shr Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shr For Against
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shr Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shr For Against
COMPENSATION
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shr For Against
PERFORMANCE
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THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932840413
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 693475105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: PNC
ISIN: US6934751057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
MR. BERNDT Mgmt For For
MR. BUNCH Mgmt For For
MR. CHELLGREN Mgmt For For
MR. CLAY Mgmt For For
MR. DAVIDSON Mgmt For For
MS. JAMES Mgmt For For
MR. KELSON Mgmt For For
MR. LINDSAY Mgmt For For
MR. MASSARO Mgmt For For
MS. PEPPER Mgmt For For
MR. ROHR Mgmt For For
MR. SHEPARD Mgmt For For
MS. STEFFES Mgmt For For
MR. STRIGL Mgmt For For
MR. THIEKE Mgmt For For
MR. USHER Mgmt For For
MR. WALLS Mgmt For For
MR. WEHMEIER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION Mgmt For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY Agenda Number: 932766011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 742718109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Oct-2007
Ticker: PG
ISIN: US7427181091
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
RAJAT K. GUPTA Mgmt For For
A.G. LAFLEY Mgmt For For
LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS Mgmt For For
JOHN F. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. Mgmt For For
MARGARET C. WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - AWARD NO FUTURE STOCK Shr Against For
OPTIONS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - REPORT ON COMPANY Shr Against For
POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - ANIMAL TESTING Shr Against For
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932831402
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 89417E109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: TRV
ISIN: US89417E1091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. BELLER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. DASBURG Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET M. DOLAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY S. FISHMAN Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE G. GRAEV Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA L. HIGGINS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HODGSON Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLEVE L. KILLINGSWORTH, Mgmt For For
JR.
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLEN D. NELSON, MD Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE J. THOMSEN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS TRAVELERS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Agenda Number: 932808883
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 254687106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Mar-2008
Ticker: DIS
ISIN: US2546871060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS Mgmt Against Against
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932855553
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 969457100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: WMB
ISIN: US9694571004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH R. CLEVELAND Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUANITA H. HINSHAW Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK T. MACINNIS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. MALCOLM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE D. STONEY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
FOR 2008.
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. Agenda Number: 932863360
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 883556102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TMO
ISIN: US8835561023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. SPERLING Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Mgmt For For
INC. 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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TIME WARNER INC. Agenda Number: 932860516
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 887317105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: TWX
ISIN: US8873171057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Mgmt For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shr For Against
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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TRANSOCEAN INC Agenda Number: 932847188
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G90073100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker: RIG
ISIN: KYG900731004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. MARSHALL Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN B. MCNAMARA Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. ROSE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. STRACHAN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TRANSOCEAN INC Agenda Number: 701568214
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G90073100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 16-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: KYG900731004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Elect Mr. Jon A. Marshall as a Director Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Mr. Martin B. McNamara as a Director Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Mr. Robert E. Rose as a Director Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Mr. Ian C. Strachan as a Director Mgmt For For
2. Ratify Ernst Young LLP as the Auditors Mgmt For For
3. Transact other business Non-Voting No vote
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TRANSOCEAN INC. Agenda Number: 932778636
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G90078109
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 09-Nov-2007
Ticker: RIG
ISIN: KYG900781090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Mgmt For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX G, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION
OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES Mgmt For For
TO SHAREHOLDERS OF GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION
IN THE MERGER UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER, ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt For For
OUR MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF DIRECTORS CONSTITUTING THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF TRANSOCEAN INC. FROM 13 TO
14, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
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U.S. BANCORP Agenda Number: 932820310
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Security: 902973304
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-Apr-2008
Ticker: USB
ISIN: US9029733048
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: DOUGLAS M. BAKER, JR.
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: JOEL W. JOHNSON
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: DAVID B. O'MALEY
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: O'DELL M. OWENS, M.D., M.P.H.
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL Mgmt For For
MEETING IN 2009: CRAIG D. SCHNUCK
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL RATIFICATION OF Shr For Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SEPARATE THE ROLES OF Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701442410
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Registration No vote
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE
US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING
VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE,
A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE OF 16 APR 2008. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK
YOU.
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UBS AG Agenda Number: 701522927
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Security: H89231338
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0024899483
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting No vote
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 438558, INCLUDING
THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING,
YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the annual report, accounts of the Group Mgmt No vote
and accounts of the head company for the business
year 2007, reports of the Group Auditor and
the Auditors
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance result Mgmt No vote
3.1 Amend the Articles regarding: reduce Board term Mgmt No vote
from 3 years to 1 year
3.2 Amend the Articles regarding: references to Mgmt No vote
the Group Auditors
4.1.1 Chairman of the Board Mr. Marcel Ospel will Non-Voting No vote
not stand for re-election as Director
4.1.2 Re-elect Mr. Peter Voser as the Director Mgmt No vote
4.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Lawrence Weinbach as a Director Mgmt No vote
4.2.1 Elect Mr. David Sidwell as a Member of the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
4.2.2 Elect Mr. Peter Kurer as a Member of the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors
4.3 Ratify the Ernst Young AG as the Auditors Mgmt No vote
5. Approve the creation of CHF 125 million pool Mgmt No vote
of capital with preemptive rights
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UNICREDIT S.P.A., GENOVA Agenda Number: 701279855
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Security: T95132105
Meeting Type: MIX
Meeting Date: 28-Jul-2007
Ticker:
ISIN: IT0000064854
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting Take No Action
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
29 JUL 2007 AT 18:30 [AND A THIRD CALL ON 30
JUL 2007] AT 10:00. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO
ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL
THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED.
THANK YOU.
O.1 Appoint 1 Director Mgmt Take No Action
E.1 Approve the merger project for incorporation Mgmt Take No Action
of Capitalia SPA into Unicredit SPA as per
Article 2501, Civil Code and consequent amendments
to the By-Laws
E.2 Grant authority to dispose of some own shares Mgmt Take No Action
in favor of No. 425.000 rights of purchase
to be assigned to the Directors, not belonging
to capitalia , replacing some rights not yet
allotted previously and amending the resolutions
approved by the shareholders meeting of 16
DEC 2006
E.3 Amend the Articles 27, 28 and 32 of the By-Laws Mgmt Take No Action
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UNILEVER NV Agenda Number: 701506822
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: N8981F271
Meeting Type: OGM
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: NL0000009355
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Report and accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2007 Non-Voting No vote
2. Adopt the annual accounts and approve the appropriation Mgmt No vote
of the profit for the 2007 FY
3. Grant discharge to the Executive Directors in Mgmt No vote
office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment of
their task
4. Grant discharge to the Non-Executive Directors Mgmt No vote
in office in the 2007 FY for the fulfilment
of their task
5. Re-appoint Mr. P.J. Cescau as an Executive Director Mgmt No vote
6. Appoint Mr. J.A. Lawrence as an Executive Director Mgmt No vote
7. Approve to increase GSIP award and bonus limits Mgmt No vote
for Mr. J.A. Lawrence
8. Re-appoint Professor. G. Berger as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
9. Re-appoint the Rt. Hon. the Lord Brittan of Mgmt No vote
Spennithorne QC, DL as a Non-Executive Director
10. Re-appoint Mr. W. Dik as a Non-Executive Director Mgmt No vote
11. Re-appoint Mr. C.E. Golden as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
12. Re-appoint Dr. B.E. Grote as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
13. Re-appoint Mr. N. Murthy as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
14. Re-appoint Ms. H. Nyasulu as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
15. Re-appoint The Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Mgmt No vote
a Non-Executive Director
16. Re-appoint Mr. K.J. Storm as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
17. Re-appoint Mr. M. Treschow as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
18. Re-appoint Mr. J. Van Der Veer as a Non-Executive Mgmt No vote
Director
19. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. Mgmt No vote
as the Auditors of the Company
20. Approve to change the reporting language Mgmt No vote
21. Approve to designate the Board of Directors Mgmt No vote
as the Company body authorized to issue shares
in the Company
22. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase Mgmt No vote
shares and depositary receipts in the Company
23. Approve to reduce the capital through cancellation Mgmt No vote
of shares
24. Any other business and closing Non-Voting No vote
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932816765
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Security: 913017109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Apr-2008
Ticker: UTX
ISIN: US9130171096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LOUIS R. CHENEVERT Mgmt For For
GEORGE DAVID Mgmt For For
JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER Mgmt For For
JAMIE S. GORELICK Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. LEE Mgmt For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Mgmt For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III Mgmt For For
RICHARD B. MYERS Mgmt For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Mgmt For For
ANDRE VILLENEUVE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE Shr Against For
REFORM
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shr Against For
STANDARDS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shr Against For
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY Shr Against For
SALES
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 932832517
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shr Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shr Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shr Against For
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VIVENDI Agenda Number: 701484963
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: F97982106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: FR0000127771
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting No vote
and forward the Proxy Card directly to the
sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following
applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy
Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded
to the Global Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting No vote
YOU.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE in 2007, as presented,
showing a profit of EUR 1,504,370,455.00
O.2 Receive the reports of the Executive Committee Mgmt For For
and the Auditors, the consolidated financial
statements for the said FY, in the form presented
to the meeting
O.3 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Mgmt For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.88 of
the French Commercial Code, and approve the
agreements entered into or which remained in
force during the FY
O.4 Approve the recommendations of the Executive Mgmt For For
Committee and resolves that the income for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 1,504,370,455.00 retained earnings:
EUR 2,200,000,000.00 balance available for
distribution: EUR 3,704,370,455.00 Legal reserve:
EUR 4,240,216.00 dividends: EUR 1,514,062,753.00
other reserves: EUR 0.00 retained earnings:
EUR 2,186,067,486.00 total: EUR 3,704,370,455.00
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.30 per share, and will entitle to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax
Code, this dividend will be paid on 14 MAY
2008
O.5 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Jean-Rene FOURTOU as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.6 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Claude BEBEAR as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.7 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Gerard BREMOND as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.8 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Mehdi DAZI as a member of the Supervisory Board
for a 4-year period
O.9 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Henri LACHMANN as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.10 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Pierre RODOCANACHI as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.11 Approve to renews the appointment of Mr. M. Mgmt For For
Karel VAN MIERT as a member of the Supervisory
Board for a 4-year period
O.12 Appoint Mr. M. Jean-Yves CHARLIER as a member Mgmt For For
of the Supervisory Board for a 4-year period
O.13 Appoint Mr. M. Philippe DONNET as a member of Mgmt For For
the Supervisory Board for a 4-year period
O.14 Approve to award a total annual fees of EUR Mgmt For For
1,500,000.00 to the Supervisory Board
O.15 Authorize the Executive Committee to trade in Mgmt For For
the Company's shares on the stock market, subject
to the conditions described below: Maximum
purchase price: EUR 40.00, Maximum funds invested
in the share buybacks: EUR 3,490,000,000.00;
[Authority expires for 18-month period]; to
take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the Shareholders' Meeting of 19
APR 2007 in its resolution number 6
E.16 Grant authority to the Executive Committee to Mgmt For For
reduce the share capital, on 1 or more occasions
and at its sole discretion, by canceling all
or part of the shares held by the Company in
connection with a stock repurchase plan, up
to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over
a 26-month period; [Authority expires for 24-month
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities, this
authorization supersedes the fraction unused
of the authorization granted by the Shareholders'
Meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its resolution number
11
E.17 Grant authority to the Executive Committee, Mgmt Against Against
in 1 or more transactions, to beneficiaries
to be chosen by it, options giving the right
either to subscribe for new shares in the Company
to be issued through a share capital increase,
or to purchase existing shares purchased by
the Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 2.5% of the capital
share; [Authority expires for 38-month period];
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities, this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
resolution number 7 of the 19 APR 2007 Shareholders'
Meeting; this authorization supersedes the
fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the General Meeting held in 28 APR 2005
in its resolution number 12
E.18 Grant authority to the Executive Committee, Mgmt Against Against
for free, on 1 or more occasions, existing
or future shares, in favour of the Employees
or the Corporate Officers of the Company and
related Companies; they may not represent more
than 0.5% of the share capital; [Authority
expires for 38-month period]; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this amount shall count against the overall
value set forth in resolution number 7 of the
19 APR 2007 Shareholders' Meeting; this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization
granted by the General Meeting held in 28 APR
2005 in its resolution number 13
E.19 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of Employees
and Corporate Officers of the company who are
members of a Company savings plan; [Authority
expires for 26-month period] and for a nominal
amount that shall not exceed 2.5% of the capital
share; this amount shall count against the
overall value set forth in resolution number
7 of the General Meeting held in 19 APR 2007;
the Shareholders' Meeting decides to cancel
the Shareholders' preferential subscription
rights in favour of members of a Corporate
Savings Plan; to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorization supersedes the fraction unused
of the authorization granted by the Shareholders'
Meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its resolution number
10
E.20 Authorize the Executive Committee to increase Mgmt For For
the share capital, on 1 or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favour of Employees
and Corporate Officers of the Foreigner subsidiary
Company who are members of a Company Savings
Plan; [Authority expires for 18-month period]
and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed
2.5% of the capital share; this amount shall
count against the overall value set forth in
resolution number 19 of the general meeting
held in 19 APR 2007; the shareholders' meeting
decides to cancel the Shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favour of any person
corresponding to the specification given by
the Shareholders' Meeting; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities;
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 19 APR 2007 in its
resolution number 19
E.21 Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, Mgmt For For
a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting
to carry out all filings, publications and
other formalities prescribed By Law
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. Agenda Number: 932881039
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 931142103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: WMT
ISIN: US9311421039
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Mgmt For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shr Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shr For Against
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr Against For
POLICY
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shr For Against
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shr Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shr Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING Shr Against For
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WALGREEN CO. Agenda Number: 932793171
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 931422109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Jan-2008
Ticker: WAG
ISIN: US9314221097
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM C. FOOTE Mgmt For For
ALAN G. MCNALLY Mgmt For For
CORDELL REED Mgmt For For
JEFFREY A. REIN Mgmt For For
NANCY M. SCHLICHTING Mgmt For For
DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ Mgmt For For
ALEJANDRO SILVA Mgmt For For
JAMES A. SKINNER Mgmt For For
MARILOU M. VON FERSTEL Mgmt For For
CHARLES R. WALGREEN III Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTS DISCLOSING Shr Against For
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER VOTE Shr For Against
ON THE ADOPTION, MAINTENANCE OR EXTENSION OF
ANY POISON PILL.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE Shr For Against
BOARD BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF
WALGREEN CO.
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WYETH Agenda Number: 932827136
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 983024100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2008
Ticker: WYE
ISIN: US9830241009
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. AMEN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRITELLI Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT ESSNER Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FEERICK Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR F. GANZI Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT LANGER Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. MCGUIRE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY LAKE POLAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD POUSSOT Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. ROGERS Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. TORELL III Mgmt For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
03 VOTE TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE WYETH 2005 STOCK Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 VOTE TO ADOPT THE WYETH 2008 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON REPORTING THE COMPANY'S Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRADE ASSOCIATION
PAYMENTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADOPTION OF A BY-LAW Shr Against For
FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE BONUSES
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932833901
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 98956P102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: ZMH
ISIN: US98956P1021
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D. Mgmt For For
02 AUDITOR RATIFICATION Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
04 AMENDMENT OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
TO ELIMINATE SUPER-MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701438586
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Registration No vote
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE
US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING
VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE,
A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting No vote
OF ACTUAL RECORD DTAE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, ZUERICH Agenda Number: 701478960
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: H9870Y105
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 03-Apr-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: CH0011075394
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting No vote
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
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1. Receive the annual report including remuneration Mgmt No vote
report, the annual financial statements and
consolidated financial statements for 2007
2. Approve the appropriation of the available earnings Mgmt No vote
of Zurich Financial Services for 2007
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board Mgmt No vote
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee
4. Approve the share capital reduction and amend Mgmt No vote
the Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation
5. Approve to extend the authorized share capital Mgmt No vote
and amend the Article 5 BIS Paragraph 1 of
the Articles of Incorporation
6. Approve the editorial change to the Articles Mgmt No vote
of Incorporation [Articles 10 and 25]
7.1.1 Elect Ms. Susan Bies as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.1.2 Elect Mr. Victor Chu as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.1.3 Re-elect Mr. Manfred Gentz as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.1.4 Re-elect Mr. Fred Kindle as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.1.5 Re-elect Mr. Tom De Swaan as a Director Mgmt No vote
7.2 Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as the Auditors Mgmt No vote
7.3 Ratify OBT AG as Special Auditors Mgmt No vote
* Management position unknown
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