0001135428-23-000182.txt : 20230822 0001135428-23-000182.hdr.sgml : 20230822 20230822101702 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001135428-23-000182 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-PX PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20230630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20230822 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20230822 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20230822 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001593547 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-PX SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22920 FILM NUMBER: 231191310 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FREEDOM VALLEY DRIVE CITY: OAKS STATE: PA ZIP: 19456 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 342-5734 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FREEDOM VALLEY DRIVE CITY: OAKS STATE: PA ZIP: 19456 0001593547 S000064409 NICHOLAS PARTNERS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND C000208375 Retail Shares NPSYX C000208376 Institutional Shares NPSGX N-PX 1 nicholas-npx2023.htm ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY






UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM N-PX
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ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-22920

The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

________


101 Federal Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
 (Address of principal executive offices)

________


Michael Beattie, President
The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III
c/o SEI Corp.
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(Name and address of agent for service)

________


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-877-446-3863
Date of Fiscal Year End: September 30
Date of Reporting Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.

Attached are the proxy voting records for:
Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
a series of The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III














Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted
ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.
Security ID: 00402L107
Ticker: ASO
Meeting Date: 01-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Ken C. Hicks
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Beryl B. Raff
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Jeffrey C. Tweedy
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Security ID: 03753U106
Ticker: APLS
Meeting Date: 01-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Gerald L. Chan
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Elect Cedric Francois
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
ARCBEST CORPORATION
Security ID: 03937C105
Ticker: ARCB
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Salvatore A. Abbate
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Eduardo F. Conrado
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Elect Fredrik J. Eliasson
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Michael P. Hogan
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Kathleen D. McElligott
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Judy R. McReynolds
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Craig E. Philip
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Steven L. Spinner
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Janice E. Stipp
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
12
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Amendment to Update the Exculpation Provision
Management
For
Voted - Against


1

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

ARGENX SE
Security ID: 04016X101
Ticker: ARGX
Meeting Date: 08-Sep-22
Meeting Type: Special
1
Elect Camilla Sylvest to the Board of Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
Meeting Date: 12-Dec-22
Meeting Type: Special
1
Elect Ana Cespedes
Management
For
Voted - For
Meeting Date: 02-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Remuneration Report
Management
For
Voted - Against
2
Accounts and Reports
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Allocation of Losses
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Ratification of Board Acts
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Joseph Donald deBethizy to the Board of Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Authority to Issue Shares w/ or w/o Preemptive Rights
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Appointment of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
ASCENDIS PHARMA A/S
Security ID: 04351P101
Ticker: ASND
Meeting Date: 09-Sep-22
Meeting Type: Special
1
Election of Presiding Chair
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect William Carl Fairey, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Siham Imani
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Authorize Chair to Register Resolutions
Management
For
Voted - For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
Security ID: G0585R106
Ticker: AGO
Meeting Date: 03-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Francisco L. Borges
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect G. Lawrence Buhl
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Dominic J. Frederico
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Bonnie L. Howard
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Thomas W. Jones
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Patrick W. Kenny
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Alan J. Kreczko
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Simon W. Leathes
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Yukiko Omura
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Lorin P.T. Radtke
Management
For
Voted - For


2

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

11
Elect Courtney C. Shea
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
13
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
14
Amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Ratification of Auditor and Authority to Set Fees
Management
For
Voted - For
16
Elect Robert A. Bailenson
Management
For
Voted - For
17
Elect Gary Burnet
Management
For
Voted - For
18
Elect Ling Chow
Management
For
Voted - For
19
Elect Stephen Donnarumma
Management
For
Voted - For
20
Elect Dominic J. Frederico
Management
For
Voted - For
21
Elect Darrin Futter
Management
For
Voted - For
22
Elect Jorge Gana
Management
For
Voted - For
23
Elect Holly L. Horn
Management
For
Voted - For
24
Elect Walter A. Scott
Management
For
Voted - For
25
Ratification of Subsidiary Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Security ID: 05464T104
Ticker: AXSM
Meeting Date: 02-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Mark E. Saad
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Approval of the 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
BILL.COM HOLDINGS, INC.
Security ID: 090043100
Ticker: BILL
Meeting Date: 08-Dec-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Steven Cakebread
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect David M. Hornik
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Brian Jacobs
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
1.4
Elect Allie Kline
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
BIOHAVEN LTD.
Security ID: G1110E107
Ticker: BHVN
Meeting Date: 02-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Michael T. Heffernan
Management
For
Voted - Against
2
Elect Irina Antonijevic
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Elect Robert J. Hugin
Management
For
Voted - Against
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For


3

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted




BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC.
Security ID: 05550J101
Ticker: BJ
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Christopher J. Baldwin
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Darryl Brown
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Bob Eddy
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Michelle Gloeckler
Management
For
Voted - For
1.5
Elect Maile  Naylor
Management
For
Voted - For
1.6
Elect Ken Parent
Management
For
Voted - For
1.7
Elect Christopher H. Peterson
Management
For
Voted - For
1.8
Elect Robert A. Steele
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC.
Security ID: 099406100
Ticker: BOOT
Meeting Date: 29-Aug-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Peter M. Starrett
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Chris  Bruzzo
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Eddie Burt
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect James G. Conroy
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Lisa G. Laube
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
6
Elect Anne MacDonald
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Brenda I. Morris
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Brad Weston
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
BOX, INC.
Security ID: 10316T104
Ticker: BOX
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Susan P. Barsamian
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Jack R. Lazar
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect John I. Park
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For


4

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

CACI INTERNATIONAL INC
Security ID: 127190304
Ticker: CACI
Meeting Date: 20-Oct-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Michael A. Daniels
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Lisa S. Disbrow
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Susan M. Gordon
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect William L. Jews
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Gregory G. Johnson
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Ryan D. McCarthy
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect John S. Mengucci
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Philip O. Nolan
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect James L. Pavitt
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Debora A. Plunkett
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect William S. Wallace
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC.
Security ID: 15118V207
Ticker: CELH
Meeting Date: 01-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect John Fieldly
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Nicholas Castaldo
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Caroline Levy
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Hal Kravitz
Management
For
Voted - For
1.5
Elect Alexandre Ruberti
Management
For
Voted - For
1.6
Elect Cheryl S. Miller
Management
For
Voted - For
1.7
Elect Damon DeSantis
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
1.8
Elect Joyce Russell
Management
For
Voted - For
1.9
Elect James Lee
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
Security ID: 15872M104
Ticker: CHX
Meeting Date: 10-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Heidi S. Alderman
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Mamatha Chamarthi
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Carlos A. Fierro
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Gary P. Luquette
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Elaine Pickle
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Stuart Porter
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Daniel W. Rabun
Management
For
Voted - For


5

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

8
Elect Sivasankaran Somasundaram
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Stephen M. Todd
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Adoption of Majority Vote for Election of Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Amendment to Articles Regarding the Exculpation of Officers
Management
For
Voted - Against
12
Adoption of Federal Forum Provision
Management
For
Voted - Against
13
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
CHINOOK THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Security ID: 16961L106
Ticker: KDNY
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Michelle R. Griffin
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Eric L. Dobmeier
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation Regarding Officer Exculpation
Management
For
Voted - Against
5
Amendment to the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - Against
CLEAN HARBORS, INC.
Security ID: 184496107
Ticker: CLH
Meeting Date: 24-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Edward G. Galante
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Alison A. Quirk
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Shelley Stewart, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect John R. Welch
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
CLEARFIELD, INC.
Security ID: 18482P103
Ticker: CLFD
Meeting Date: 23-Feb-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Cheryl Beranek
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Ronald G. Roth
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Patrick Goepel
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Roger Harding
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Charles N. Hayssen
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Donald R. Hayward
Management
For
Voted - Against
7
Elect Walter Jones, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For


6

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

8
Elect Carol Wirsbinski
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
10
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
11
Approval of the 2022 Stock Compensation Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
CONFLUENT, INC.
Security ID: 20717M103
Ticker: CFLT
Meeting Date: 01-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Matthew Miller
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Eric Vishria
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Michelangelo Volpi
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
CROCS, INC.
Security ID: 227046109
Ticker: CROX
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Thomas J. Smach
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Beth J. Kaplan
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED
Security ID: 23282W605
Ticker: CYTK
Meeting Date: 10-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Edward M. Kaye
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Wendell Wierenga
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Nancy J. Wysenski
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Amendment to Allow Exculpation of Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Amendment to Allow Exculpation of Officers
Management
For
Voted - Against
6
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year


7

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

DAY ONE BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Security ID: 23954D109
Ticker: DAWN
Meeting Date: 22-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Scott Garland
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect John A. Josey, Ph.D
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Amendment to Articles Regarding Officer Exculpation
Management
For
Voted - Against
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
Security ID: 253393102
Ticker: DKS
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Mark J. Barrenechea
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Emanuel Chirico
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect William J. Colombo
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Anne Fink
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Lauren R. Hobart
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Sandeep Lakhmi Mathrani
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Lawrence J. Schorr
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
10
Elect Edward W. Stack
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect Larry D. Stone
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
14
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Amendment to Articles Regarding Officer Exculpation
Management
For
Voted - Against
ELASTIC N.V.
Security ID: N14506104
Ticker: ESTC
Meeting Date: 06-Oct-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Sohaib Abbasi
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Caryn Marooney
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Chetan Puttagunta
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Steven Schuurman
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Adoption of Dutch Statutory Annual Accounts for 2022
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Appointment of Dutch Statutory Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Discharge from Liability for Executive Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Discharge from Liability for Non-Executive Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Authority to Repurchase Shares
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Management
For
Voted - For



8

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
Security ID: 29270J100
Ticker: ERII
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Alexander J. Buehler
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Joan K. Chow
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Arve Hanstveit
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Robert Y.L. Mao
Management
For
Voted - For
1.5
Elect Pamela Tondreau
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
ESTABLISHMENT LABS HOLDINGS INC.
Security ID: G31249108
Ticker: ESTA
Meeting Date: 24-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Dennis E. Condon
Management
For
Voted - Against
2
Elect Leslie Gillin
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Repeal of Classified Board
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elimination of Supermajority Requirement
Management
For
Voted - For
EVERCORE INC.
Security ID: 29977A105
Ticker: EVR
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Roger C. Altman
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Richard I. Beattie
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Pamela G. Carlton
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Ellen V. Futter
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Gail B. Harris
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Robert B. Millard
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Willard J. Overlock, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Sir Simon M. Robertson
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect John S. Weinberg
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect William J. Wheeler
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect Sarah K. Williamson
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For


9

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

FIVE9, INC.
Security ID: 338307101
Ticker: FIVN
Meeting Date: 16-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Michael Burkland
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Robert J. Zollars
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
GATES INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PLC
Security ID: G39108108
Ticker: GTES
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Fredrik J. Eliasson
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect James W. Ireland, III
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Ivo Jurek
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Stephanie K. Mains
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Seth A. Meisel
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Wilson S. Neely
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Neil P. Simpkins
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Alicia Tillman
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Molly P. Zhang
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
11
Directors' Remuneration Report (Advisory)
Management
For
Voted - Against
12
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Appointment of U.K. Statutory Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Authority to Set U.K. Statutory Auditor's Fees
Management
For
Voted - For
HASHICORP, INC.
Security ID: 418100103
Ticker: HCP
Meeting Date: 29-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Todd R. Ford
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect David Henshall
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Sigal Zarmi
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
4
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
5
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, INC.
Security ID: 42726M106
Ticker: HCCI
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Bruce C. Bruckmann
Management
For
Voted - Withheld


10

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

1.2
Elect Robert W. Willmschen, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Increase in Authorized Common Stock
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
5
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
6
Transaction of Other Business
Management
For
Voted - Against
INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Security ID: 457730109
Ticker: INSP
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Cynthia B. Burks
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Gary L. Ellis
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Dana G. Mead, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
INSULET CORPORATION
Security ID: 45784P101
Ticker: PODD
Meeting Date: 23-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Luciana Borio
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Michael R. Minogue
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Corinne H. Nevinny
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Security ID: 46269C102
Ticker: IRDM
Meeting Date: 04-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Robert H. Niehaus
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Thomas C. Canfield
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Matthew J. Desch
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
1.5
Elect L. Anthony Frazier
Management
For
Voted - For
1.6
Elect Jane L. Harman
Management
For
Voted - For
1.7
Elect Alvin B. Krongard
Management
For
Voted - For
1.8
Elect Suzanne E. McBride
Management
For
Voted - For
1.9
Elect Eric T. Olson
Management
For
Voted - For
1.10
Elect Parker W. Rush
Management
For
Voted - For
1.11
Elect Kay N. Sears
Management
For
Voted - For
1.12
Elect Jacqueline E. Yeaney
Management
For
Voted - For


11

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
4
Amendment to the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
KARUNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Security ID: 48576A100
Ticker: KRTX
Meeting Date: 20-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Bill Meury
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Laurie Olson
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
3
Elect David Wheadon
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
5
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
KEMPER CORPORATION
Security ID: 488401100
Ticker: KMPR
Meeting Date: 03-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Teresa A. Canida
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect George N. Cochran
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Kathleen M. Cronin
Management
For
Voted - Against
4
Elect Jason N. Gorevic
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Lacy M. Johnson
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Joseph P. Lacher, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Gerald Laderman
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Alberto J. Paracchini
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Stuart B. Parker
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Christopher B. Sarofim
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect Susan D. Whiting
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
13
Approval of the 2023 Omnibus Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
KORNIT DIGITAL LTD.
Security ID: M6372Q113
Ticker: KRNT
Meeting Date: 11-Aug-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Yehoshua Nir
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Dov Ofer
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Jae Hyun Lee
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Appointment of Auditor and Authority to Set Fees
Management
For
Voted - For


12

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

Meeting Date: 29-Dec-22
Meeting Type: Special
1
Employment Agreement of New CFO
Management
For
Non-Voting
2
Amend Employment Terms of CEO
Management
For
Non-Voting
3
Confirmation of Non-Controlling Shareholder
Management
N/A
Non-Voting
KRYSTAL BIOTECH, INC.
Security ID: 501147102
Ticker: KRYS
Meeting Date: 19-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Krish S. Krishnan
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Kirti Ganorkar
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Christopher Mason
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
LANTHEUS HOLDINGS, INC.
Security ID: 516544103
Ticker: LNTH
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Minnie Baylor-Henry
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Heinz Mausli
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Julie H. McHugh
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Approval of the 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Security ID: 518415104
Ticker: LSCC
Meeting Date: 05-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect James R. Anderson
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Robin A. Abrams
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Douglas Bettinger
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Mark E. Jensen
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect James P. Lederer
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect David Jeffrey Richardson
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Elizabeth M. Schwarting
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Raejeanne Skillern
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
12
Approval of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For


13

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

LEGEND BIOTECH CORPORATION
Security ID: 52490G102
Ticker: LEGN
Meeting Date: 14-Oct-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Financial Statements
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Appointment of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Patrick Casey
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Yau Wai Man Philip
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Fangliang Zhang
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Authorization of Directors and Officers
Management
For
Voted - For
MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Security ID: 558868105
Ticker: MDGL
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Paul A. Friedman
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Kenneth M. Bate
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect James M. Daly
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Amendment to Articles Regarding Officer Exculpation
Management
For
Voted - Against
MASTEC, INC.
Security ID: 576323109
Ticker: MTZ
Meeting Date: 16-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Ernst N. Csiszar
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Julia L. Johnson
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
1.3
Elect Jorge Mas
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
4
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY
Security ID: 576485205
Ticker: MTDR
Meeting Date: 09-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Joseph Wm. Foran
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Reynald A. Baribault
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Elect Timothy E. Parker
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Shelley F. Appel
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For


14

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

MGIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Security ID: 552848103
Ticker: MTG
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Analisa M. Allen
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Daniel A. Arrigoni
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect C. Edward Chaplin
Management
For
Voted - For
1.4
Elect Curt S. Culver
Management
For
Voted - For
1.5
Elect Jay C. Hartzell
Management
For
Voted - For
1.6
Elect Timothy A. Holt
Management
For
Voted - For
1.7
Elect Jodeen A. Kozlak
Management
For
Voted - For
1.8
Elect Michael E. Lehman
Management
For
Voted - For
1.9
Elect Teresita M. Lowman
Management
For
Voted - For
1.10
Elect Timothy J. Mattke
Management
For
Voted - For
1.11
Elect Sheryl L. Sculley
Management
For
Voted - For
1.12
Elect Mark M. Zandi
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
Security ID: 55303J106
Ticker: MGPI
Meeting Date: 25-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Thomas A. Gerke
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Donn Lux
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Kevin S. Rauckman
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Todd B. Siwak
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
MIRUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Security ID: 604749101
Ticker: MIRM
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Lon Cardon
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Elect William Fairey
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Timothy P. Walbert
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For


15

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
Security ID: 609839105
Ticker: MPWR
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Victor K. Lee
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect James C. Moyer
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
5
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
6
Amendment to the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
PROMETHEUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Security ID: 74349U108
Ticker: RXDX
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Special
1
Merger (Merck & Co., Inc.)
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Golden Parachutes
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Right to Adjourn Meeting
Management
For
Voted - For
REGAL REXNORD CORPORATION
Security ID: 758750103
Ticker: RRX
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Jan A. Bertsch
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Stephen M. Burt
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Anesa T. Chaibi
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Theodore D. Crandall
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Michael P. Doss
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Michael F. Hilton
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Louis V. Pinkham
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Rakesh Sachdev
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Curtis W. Stoelting
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Robin A. Walker-Lee
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
13
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Approval of 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
Security ID: 82489T104
Ticker: SWAV
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect C. Raymond Larkin, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For


16

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

1.2
Elect Laura Francis
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Maria Sainz
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
SMARTSHEET INC.
Security ID: 83200N103
Ticker: SMAR
Meeting Date: 16-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Geoffrey T. Barker
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect Matthew McIlwain
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect James N. White
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Security ID: 854231107
Ticker: SXI
Meeting Date: 25-Oct-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Thomas E. Chorman
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Thomas J. Hansen
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
STRIDE, INC.
Security ID: 86333M108
Ticker: LRN
Meeting Date: 09-Dec-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Aida M. Alvarez
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Craig R. Barrett
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Robert L. Cohen
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Steven B. Fink
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Robert E. Knowling, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Liza McFadden
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect James J. Rhyu
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Joseph A. Verbrugge
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Amendment to the 2016 Equity Incentive Award Plan
Management
For
Voted - For


17

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

SWITCH, INC.
Security ID: 87105L104
Ticker: SWCH
Meeting Date: 04-Aug-22
Meeting Type: Special
1
Merger
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Advisory Vote on Golden Parachutes
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Right to Adjourn Meeting
Management
For
Voted - For
SYMBOTIC INC.
Security ID: 87151X101
Ticker: SYM
Meeting Date: 01-Mar-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Richard B. Cohen
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Rollin Ford
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Charles F. Kane
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Todd Krasnow
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Vikas J. Parekh
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Daniela Rus
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Merline Saintil
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION
Security ID: 87724P106
Ticker: TMHC
Meeting Date: 25-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Peter Lane
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect William H. Lyon
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Anne L. Mariucci
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect David C. Merritt
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Andrea R. Owen
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Sheryl D. Palmer
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Denise F. Warren
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Christopher J. Yip
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
TEREX CORPORATION
Security ID: 880779103
Ticker: TEX
Meeting Date: 18-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Paula Cholmondeley
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Don DeFosset
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect John L. Garrison Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For


18

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

4
Elect Thomas J. Hansen
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Sandie O'Connor
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Christopher Rossi
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Andra Rush
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect David A. Sachs
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
11
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC.
Security ID: 882681109
Ticker: TXRH
Meeting Date: 11-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Michael A. Crawford
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Donna E. Epps
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Gregory N. Moore
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Gerald L. Morgan
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Curtis A. Warfield
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
6
Elect Kathleen M. Widmer
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
7
Elect James R. Zarley
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
11
Shareholder Proposal Regarding GHG Targets and Alignment with the Paris Agreement
Sharehold
Against
Voted - Against
TFI INTERNATIONAL INC.
Security ID: 87241L109
Ticker: TFII
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Leslie Abi-Karam
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Alain Bedard
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Andre Berard
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect William T. England
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Diane Giard
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Debra J. Kelly-Ennis
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Neil D. Manning
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect John Pratt
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Joey Saputo
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Rosemary Turner
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Appointment of Auditor and Authority to Set Fees
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For


19

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC.
Security ID: 249906108
Ticker: DSG
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Deepak Chopra
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Deborah Close
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Eric A. Demirian
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Sandra L. Hanington
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Kelley Irwin
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Dennis Maple
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Chris E. Muntwyler
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Jane O'Hagan
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Edward J. Ryan
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect John J. Walker
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Appointment of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Shareholder Rights Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP.
Security ID: 131193104
Ticker: MODG
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Oliver G. Brewer III
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Erik J. Anderson
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Laura J. Flanagan
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Russell L. Fleischer
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Bavan M. Holloway
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect John F. Lundgren
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Scott M. Marimow
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Adebayo O. Ogunlesi
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Varsha Rao
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Linda B. Segre
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect Anthony S. Thornley
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Elect C. Matthew Turney
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
TRANSMEDICS GROUP, INC.,
Security ID: 89377M109
Ticker: TMDX
Meeting Date: 25-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Waleed Hassanein, M.D.
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect James R. Tobin
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Edward M. Basile
Management
For
Voted - Against
4
Elect Thomas J. Gunderson
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Edwin M. Kania, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Stephanie Lovell
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Merilee Raines
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect David Weill, M.D.
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
TREX COMPANY, INC.
Security ID: 89531P105
Ticker: TREX
Meeting Date: 04-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Jay M. Gratz
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Ronald W. Kaplan
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Gerald Volas
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
6
Approval of 2023 Stock Incentive Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
Security ID: 917047102
Ticker: URBN
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Edward N. Antoian
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Kelly Campbell
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Harry S. Cherken, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Mary C. Egan
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Margaret A. Hayne
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Richard A. Hayne
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Amin N. Maredia
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Wesley S. McDonald
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Todd R. Morgenfeld
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect John C. Mulliken
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
VAXCYTE, INC.
Security ID: 92243G108
Ticker: PCVX
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect Halley E. Gilbert
Management
For
Voted - For


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Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

1.2
Elect Michael E. Kamarck
Management
For
Voted - For
1.3
Elect Grant E. Pickering
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
VERONA PHARMA PLC
Security ID: 925050106
Ticker: VRNA
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect David R. Ebsworth
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Mahendra Shah
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect David Zaccardelli
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Accounts and Reports
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Remuneration Report
Management
For
Voted - Against
6
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Authority to Set Auditor's Fees
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
9
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
10
Amendment to the 2017 Incentive Award Plan
Management
For
Voted - Against
11
Authority to Issue Shares w/ Preemptive Rights
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Authority to Issue Shares w/o Preemptive Rights
Management
For
Voted - For
VIKING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Security ID: 92686J106
Ticker: VKTX
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1.1
Elect J. Matthew Singleton
Management
For
Voted - For
1.2
Elect S. Kathryn Rouan
Management
For
Voted - Withheld
2
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Amendment to Articles to Reflect New Delaware Law Provisions Regarding Officer Exculpation
Management
For
Voted - Against
VISTEON CORPORATION
Security ID: 92839U206
Ticker: VC
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect James J. Barrese
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Naomi M. Bergman
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Jeffrey D. Jones
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Bunsei Kure
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Sachin S. Lawande
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Joanne M. Maguire
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Robert J. Manzo
Management
For
Voted - Against
8
Elect Francis M. Scricco
Management
For
Voted - For


21

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

9
Elect David L. Treadwell
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC
Security ID: G48833118
Ticker: WFRD
Meeting Date: 15-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Benjamin C. Duster, IV
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Neal P. Goldman
Management
For
Voted - Against
3
Elect Jacqueline C. Mutschler
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Girishchandra K. Saligram
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Charles M. Sledge
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Appointment of Auditor and Authority to Set Fees
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
WILLSCOT MOBILE MINI HOLDINGS CORP.
Security ID: 971378104
Ticker: WSC
Meeting Date: 02-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Mark S. Bartlett
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Erika T. Davis
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Gerard E. Holthaus
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect Erik Olsson
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Rebecca L. Owen
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Jeffrey F. Sagansky
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Bradley L. Soultz
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Michael W. Upchurch
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
WINGSTOP INC.
Security ID: 974155103
Ticker: WING
Meeting Date: 17-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Lynn Crump-Caine
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Wesley S. McDonald
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Ania M. Smith
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted – For




22

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Security ID: 97650W108
Ticker: WTFC
Meeting Date: 25-May-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Elizabeth H. Connelly
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Timothy S. Crane
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Peter D. Crist
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Elect William J. Doyle
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Marla F. Glabe
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect H. Patrick Hackett, Jr.
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Scott K. Heitmann
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Brian A. Kenney
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Elect Deborah L. Hall Lefevre
Management
For
Voted - For
10
Elect Suzet M. McKinney
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Elect Gary D. Sweeney
Management
For
Voted - For
12
Elect Karin Gustafson Teglia
Management
For
Voted - For
13
Elect Alex E. Washington, III
Management
For
Voted - For
14
Elect Edward J. Wehmer
Management
For
Voted - For
15
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - For
16
Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
1 Year
Voted - 1 Year
17
Ratification of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
WIX.COM LTD.
Security ID: M98068105
Ticker: WIX
Meeting Date: 19-Dec-22
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Avishai Abrahami
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Diane Greene
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Mark Tluszcz
Management
For
Voted - For
4
Compensation Policy - Executives
Management
For
Voted - Against
5
Confirmation of Non-Controlling Shareholder
Management
N/A
Voted - For
6
Compensation Policy - Directors
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Confirmation of Non-Controlling Shareholder
Management
N/A
Voted - For
8
NED Compensation Plan
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Option Exchange of Non-Executive Employees
Management
For
Voted - Against
10
Appointment of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Security ID: 98420N105
Ticker: XENE
Meeting Date: 01-Jun-23
Meeting Type: Annual
1
Elect Simon N. Pimstone
Management
For
Voted - For
2
Elect Dawn Svoronos
Management
For
Voted - For
3
Elect Mohammad Azab
Management
For
Voted - For



23

Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund
 
Proposal
Proposed by
Mgt. Position
Registrant Voted

4
Elect Steven Gannon
Management
For
Voted - For
5
Elect Elizabeth Garofalo
Management
For
Voted - For
6
Elect Patrick Machado
Management
For
Voted - For
7
Elect Ian Mortimer
Management
For
Voted - For
8
Elect Gary Patou
Management
For
Voted - For
9
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Management
For
Voted - Against
10
Appointment of Auditor
Management
For
Voted - For
11
Authority to Set Auditor's Fees
Management
For
Voted - For







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


The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund III

By:   /s/ Michael Beattie
Michael Beattie
President
Date: August 16, 2023







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