N-PX 1 npx063008inf.htm N-PX FILING - DWS INVESTORS FUNDS, INC.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF

DWS Japan Equity Fund

A Series of DWS Investors Funds, Inc.

Investment Company Act file number 811-08227

DWS Investors Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)

John Millette

Secretary

One Beacon Street

Boston, MA 02106

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-295-1000

Date of fiscal year end: 08/31

Date of reporting period: 7/1/08-6/30/09

Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

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ICA File Number: 811-08227
Reporting Period: 07/01/2008 - 06/30/2009
DWS Investors Funds, Inc.









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ALPEN CO LTD

Ticker:       3028           Security ID:  J01219104
Meeting Date: SEP 25, 2008   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  JUN 30, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
1.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
1.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
1.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
1.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
1.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2     Approve Retirement Bonus for Director   For       For          Management


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ASTELLAS PHARMA INC. (FRMLY. YAMANOUCHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD.)

Ticker:       4503           Security ID:  J03393105
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 60
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
5     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       For          Management


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BANK OF YOKOHAMA LTD.

Ticker:       8332           Security ID:  J04242103
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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BRIDGESTONE CORP.

Ticker:       5108           Security ID:  J04578126
Meeting Date: MAR 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  DEC 31, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 11
2     Amend Articles to Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Allow Company to Make Rules Governing
      Exercise of Shareholder Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Alternate Internal Statutory    For       For          Management
      Auditor
5     Approve Special Payments in Connection  For       For          Management
      with Abolition of Retirement Bonus
      System
6     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       Against      Management
      Directors
7     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       For          Management


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CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC.

Ticker:       9502           Security ID:  J06510101
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 30
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Against   For          Shareholder
      Individual Director Compensation Levels
6     Phase Out Nuclear Facilities            Against   Against      Shareholder
7     Amend Articles to Set Up Committee on   Against   Against      Shareholder
      Steps to Shut Down Nuclear Plants
8     Amend Articles to Ban Future Nuclear    Against   Against      Shareholder
      Waste Storage Facilities
9     Amend Articles to Ban Use of Plutonium  Against   Against      Shareholder


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DAIHATSU MOTOR CO. LTD.

Ticker:       7262           Security ID:  J09072117
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 5
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors
6     Approve Retirement Bonuses and Special  For       Against      Management
      Payments in Connection with Abolition
      of Retirement Bonus System


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DAIICHI SANKYO CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4568           Security ID:  J11257102
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 40
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management


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DAIICHIKOSHO CO., LTD.

Ticker:       7458           Security ID:  J0962F102
Meeting Date: JUN 28, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 45
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Allow Company to Make Rules on Exercise
      of Shareholder Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       For          Management
      Directors


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DOWA HOLDINGS CO. LTD. (FORMERLY DOWA  MINING)

Ticker:       5714           Security ID:  J12432126
Meeting Date: JUN 24, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management


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EAST JAPAN RAILWAY CO

Ticker:       9020           Security ID:  J1257M109
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 55
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors
6     Amend Articles to Allow Shareholder     Against   Against      Shareholder
      Meeting Agenda to Include Compliance
      Related Resolutions
7     Amend Articles to Form Committee on     Against   Against      Shareholder
      Compliance
8     Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Against   For          Shareholder
      Individual Director Compensation Levels
9     Amend Articles to Require At Least 20%  Against   For          Shareholder
      Non-Executive Board of Directors
10    mend Articles to Clarify Roles of       Against   Against      Shareholder
      Advisors and to Create Board Committees
      on Labor Relations and on Safety
11.1  Remove Chairman Mutsutake Ohtsuka from  Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
11.2  Remove President Satoshi Seino from     Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
11.3  Remove Vice President Masaki Ogata from Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
11.4  Remove Director Hiroyuki Nakamura from  Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
11.5  Remove Director Tohru Owada from Board  Against   Against      Shareholder
11.6  Remove Director Seiichiro Oi from Board Against   Against      Shareholder
11.7  Remove Director Yuji Fukazawa from      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
11.8  Remove Director Yuji Morimoto from      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
12.1  Appoint Shareholder Nominee to the      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
12.2  Appoint Shareholder Nominee to the      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
12.3  Appoint Shareholder Nominee to the      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
12.4  Appoint Shareholder Nominee to the      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
12.5  Appoint Shareholder Nominee to the      Against   Against      Shareholder
      Board
13    Cut Director Compensation by 20 Percent Against   Against      Shareholder
14    Approve Alternate Income Allocation to  Against   Against      Shareholder
      Establish Reserve for Reemployment of
      Former JNR Employees
15    Approve Alternate Income Allocation to  Against   Against      Shareholder
      Establish Reserve for Consolidation of
      Local Rail Lines


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EISAI CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4523           Security ID:  J12852117
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director Haruo Naito              For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director Tetsushi Ogawa           For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director Hiroyuki Mitsui          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director Akira Fujiyoshi          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director Ko-Yung Tung             For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director Shinji Hatta             For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director Norihiko Tanikawa        For       Against      Management
2.8   Elect Director Satoru Anzaki            For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director Junji Miyahara           For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director Kimitoshi Yabuki         For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director Christina Ahmadjian      For       For          Management
3     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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HITACHI CHEMICAL CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4217           Security ID:  J20160107
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management


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HITACHI METALS LTD.

Ticker:       5486           Security ID:  J20538112
Meeting Date: JUN 18, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management


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HITACHI ZOSEN CORP.

Ticker:       7004           Security ID:  J20790101
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Authorize Public Announcements in
      Electronic Format
2     Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management


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HOYA CORP.

Ticker:       7741           Security ID:  J22848105
Meeting Date: JUN 16, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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JAPAN TOBACCO INC

Ticker:       2914           Security ID:  J27869106
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 2,800
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3     Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management


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JFE HOLDINGS INC.

Ticker:       5411           Security ID:  J2817M100
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 30
2     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors
3     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
4.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
5.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
6     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
7     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)


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JSR CORP.

Ticker:       4185           Security ID:  J2856K106
Meeting Date: JUN 16, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 16
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Change Location of Head Office - Allow
      Company to Make Rules on Exercise of
      Shareholder Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors


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KDDI CORPORATION (FRM. DDI CORP.)

Ticker:       9433           Security ID:  J31843105
Meeting Date: JUN 18, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 5500
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceiling for Statutory
      Auditors
6     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors


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KOMATSU LTD.

Ticker:       6301           Security ID:  J35759125
Meeting Date: JUN 24, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 18
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Indemnify Directors and Statutory
      Auditors
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
6     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS INC. (FORMERLY KONICA CORP.)

Ticker:       4902           Security ID:  J36060119
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management


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KUBOTA CORP.

Ticker:       6326           Security ID:  J36662138
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Decrease Maximum Board Size
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
3.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
5     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceiling for Directors
6     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceiling for Statutory
      Auditors


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KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD.

Ticker:       6370           Security ID:  J37221116
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 17
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management


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MAKITA CORP.

Ticker:       6586           Security ID:  J39584107
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 50
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors


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MATSUDA SANGYO CO., LTD.

Ticker:       7456           Security ID:  J4083J100
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 12
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
4     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceiling for Statutory
      Auditors


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MICRONICS JAPAN CO.

Ticker:       6871           Security ID:  J4238M107
Meeting Date: DEC 19, 2008   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  SEP 30, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JY 45
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.1   Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor      For       For          Management
3.2   Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor      For       For          Management
3.3   Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor      For       For          Management
4     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       Against      Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors
5     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)
6     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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MITSUBISHI CORP.

Ticker:       8058           Security ID:  J43830116
Meeting Date: JUN 24, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 16
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
5     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       For          Management
6     Set Amounts for Retirement Bonus        For       For          Management
      Reserve Funds for Directors


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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP.

Ticker:       6503           Security ID:  J43873116
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management


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MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Ticker:       7011           Security ID:  J44002129
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 3
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.16  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.17  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.18  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.19  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management


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MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP

Ticker:       8306           Security ID:  J44497105
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 5 for Ordinary
      Shares
2     Amend Articles To Amend Provisions on   For       For          Management
      Preferred Shares to Reflect
      Cancellation - Reflect Digitalization
      of Share Certificates - Authorize
      Public Announcements in Electronic
      Format
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.16  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.17  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.4   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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MITSUI & CO.

Ticker:       8031           Security ID:  J44690139
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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MITSUI O.S.K. LINES LTD.

Ticker:       9104           Security ID:  J45013109
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 15.5
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Change Location of Head Office
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       Against      Management
6     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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NAFCO CO. LTD.

Ticker:       2790           Security ID:  J4712U104
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 16.5
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Allow Company to Make Rules on Exercise
      of Shareholder Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       For          Management
      Directors
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors


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NIDEC CORP.

Ticker:       6594           Security ID:  J52968104
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS CO. LTD.

Ticker:       5214           Security ID:  J53247110
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 5
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       Against      Management
4.2   Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
6     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)


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NIPPON MINING HOLDINGS INC.

Ticker:       5016           Security ID:  J54824107
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management


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NITORI CO.

Ticker:       9843           Security ID:  J58214107
Meeting Date: MAY 8, 2009    Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  FEB 20, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceilings for Directors and
      Statutory Auditors


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NITTO DENKO CORP.

Ticker:       6988           Security ID:  J58472119
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 40
2     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors
3     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
4.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.10  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
5     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       For          Management
      and Stock Option Plan for Directors


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NS SOLUTIONS CORP.

Ticker:       2327           Security ID:  J59332106
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management


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NTT DATA CORP.

Ticker:       9613           Security ID:  J59386102
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 3000
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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NTT DOCOMO INC.

Ticker:       9437           Security ID:  J59399105
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 2400
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management


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OBIC CO LTD.

Ticker:       4684           Security ID:  J5946V107
Meeting Date: JUN 24, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 160
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       For          Management
      Statutory Auditor
6     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors


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OHARA INC.

Ticker:       5218           Security ID:  J59741108
Meeting Date: JAN 29, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  OCT 31, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JY 25
2     Amend Articles To Amend Business Lines  For       Against      Management
      - Update Terminology to Reflect
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Allow Company to Make Rules Governing
      Exercise of Shareholders' Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
4     Approve Retirement Bonuses for          For       Against      Management
      Directors


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OJI PAPER CO., LTD.

Ticker:       3861           Security ID:  J6031N109
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Allow Company to Make Rules on Exercise
      of Shareholder Rights
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
3.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       For          Management
      Statutory Auditors
5     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)
6     Remove Director from Office             Against   Against      Shareholder


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ORIX CORP.

Ticker:       8591           Security ID:  J61933123
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management


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OTSUKA CORPORATION (FRM OTSUKA SHOKAI)

Ticker:       4768           Security ID:  J6243L107
Meeting Date: MAR 27, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  DEC 31, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 130
2     Amend Articles to Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Retirement Bonuses for          For       For          Management
      Directors


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SEVEN BANK LTD

Ticker:       8410           Security ID:  J7164A104
Meeting Date: JUN 18, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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SHIMANO INC.

Ticker:       7309           Security ID:  J72262108
Meeting Date: MAR 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  DEC 31, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 30.5
2     Amend Articles to Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors
5     Approve Adjustment to Aggregate         For       For          Management
      Compensation Ceiling for Directors


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SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4063           Security ID:  J72810120
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 50
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Increase Maximum Board Size
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management
6     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)


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SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.

Ticker:       6967           Security ID:  J73197105
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 4
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management


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SHISEIDO CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4911           Security ID:  J74358144
Meeting Date: JUN 24, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 25
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
6     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       Against      Management


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SONY CORP.

Ticker:       6758           Security ID:  J76379106
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4005           Security ID:  J77153120
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
3.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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SUMITOMO CORP.

Ticker:       8053           Security ID:  J77282119
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 15
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors
6     Approve Stock Option Plan for Directors For       For          Management
7     Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan For       For          Management


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SUMITOMO METAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

Ticker:       5405           Security ID:  J77669133
Meeting Date: JUN 19, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4     Approve Takeover Defense Plan (Poison   For       Against      Management
      Pill)


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SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO. LTD.

Ticker:       5713           Security ID:  J77712123
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
4     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors


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SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

Ticker:       8316           Security ID:  J7771X109
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 20 for Ordinary
      Shares
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Authorize Public Announcements in
      Electronic Format - Clarify Terms of
      Alternate Statutory Auditors
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.4   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
6     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       Against      Management
      Directors and Statutory Auditors


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T&D HOLDINGS INC.

Ticker:       8795           Security ID:  J86796109
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 45
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.3   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
4.4   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       For          Management
6     Approve Retirement Bonus Payment for    For       For          Management
      Director


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TADANO LTD.

Ticker:       6395           Security ID:  J79002101
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 8
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       Against      Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Authorize Public Announcements in
      Electronic Format - Allow Company to
      Make Rules on Exercise of Shareholder
      Rights
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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TAIYO INK MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4626           Security ID:  J80013105
Meeting Date: JUN 26, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 45
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3     Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor     For       Against      Management
4     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors


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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD.

Ticker:       4502           Security ID:  J8129E108
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 92
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
4.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management
5     Approve Annual Bonus Payment to         For       For          Management
      Directors


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TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS, INC.

Ticker:       8766           Security ID:  J86298106
Meeting Date: JUN 29, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 24
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates
3.1   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management


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TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER CO. LTD.

Ticker:       9501           Security ID:  J86914108
Meeting Date: JUN 25, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 30
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.16  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.17  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.18  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.19  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.20  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
5     Approve Alternate Income Allocation     Against   Against      Shareholder
      Proposal
6     Amend Articles to Ban Further           Against   Against      Shareholder
      Investment to Repair Nuclear Plant
7     Amend Articles to Retire Fukushima I    Against   Against      Shareholder
      and II Nuclear Plants
8     Amend Articles to Require Compensation  Against   For          Shareholder
      Disclosure


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TOYOTA MOTOR CORP.

Ticker:       7203           Security ID:  J92676113
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, with a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JPY 35
2     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Authorize Public Announcements in
      Electronic Format
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.13  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.14  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.15  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.16  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.17  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.18  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.19  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.20  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.21  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.22  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.23  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.24  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.25  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.26  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.27  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.28  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.29  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
4     Approve Stock Option Plan               For       For          Management


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ULVAC INC.

Ticker:       6728           Security ID:  J94048105
Meeting Date: SEP 29, 2008   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  JUN 30, 2008

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Approve Allocation of Income, With a    For       For          Management
      Final Dividend of JY 21
2     Amend Articles To Amend Business Lines  For       For          Management
3.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.6   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.7   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.8   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.9   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.10  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.11  Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.12  Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
4     Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor      For       For          Management
5     Approve Payment of Annual Bonuses to    For       For          Management
      Directors


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YAHOO JAPAN CORPORATION

Ticker:       4689           Security ID:  J95402103
Meeting Date: JUN 23, 2009   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 31, 2009

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Amend Articles To Reflect               For       For          Management
      Digitalization of Share Certificates -
      Amend Business Lines
2.1   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director                          For       Against      Management
2.4   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director                          For       For          Management
3.1   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       Against      Management
3.2   Appoint Statutory Auditor               For       For          Management

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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Date 8/17/09

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