N-PX 1 dnpx.htm MANNING & NAPIER FUND, INC. Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM N-PX

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number 811-04087

 

 

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

B. Reuben Auspitz, Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., 290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (585) 325-6880

Date of fiscal year end: December 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 (ss.ss. 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.

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Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Core Bond Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

There were no matters relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by this report with respect to which the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Core Bond Series was entitled to vote.

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Diversified Tax Exempt Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

There were no matters relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by this report with respect to which the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Diversified Tax Exempt Series was entitled to vote.

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. New York Tax Exempt Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

There were no matters relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by this report with respect to which the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. New York Tax Exempt Series was entitled to vote.

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Ohio Tax Exempt Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

There were no matters relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by this report with respect to which the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Ohio Tax Exempt Series was entitled to vote.


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Core Plus Bond Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

JOHN HANCOCK PFD INCOME FUND
Security    41013W108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HPI    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US41013W1080    Agenda    932999242 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DEBORAH C. JACKSON

      For    For
  

2       CHARLES L. LADNER

      For    For
  

3       STANLEY MARTIN

      For    For
  

4       JOHN A. MOORE

      For    For
  

5       GREGORY A. RUSSO

      For    For
  

6       JOHN G. VRYSEN

      For    For
02    TO ADOPT A NEW FORM OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT.    Management    For    For


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Financial Services Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE INC.
Security    468202106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JTX    Meeting Date    23-Sep-2008
ISIN    US4682021062    Agenda    932944653 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ULYSSES L. BRIDGEMAN, JR.    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODMAN L. DRAKE    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEGINNING WITH THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING.    Management    For    For
03    ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Management    Against    Against
04    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Security    101119105    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    BPFH    Meeting Date    30-Sep-2008
ISIN    US1011191053    Agenda    932953676 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S RESTATED ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 70,000,000 TO 170,000,000.    Management    For    For
02    COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK INTO COMMON STOCK AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK AND THE EXERCISE OF THE WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTS, AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For

 

PAYCHEX, INC.
Security    704326107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PAYX    Meeting Date    07-Oct-2008
ISIN    US7043261079    Agenda    932950050 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: B. THOMAS GOLISANO    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J.S. FLASCHEN    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP HORSLEY    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GRANT M. INMAN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA A. JOSEPH    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN J. JUDGE    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. TUCCI    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. VELLI    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE’S SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For

 


AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC.
Security    053015103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ADP    Meeting Date    11-Nov-2008
ISIN    US0530151036    Agenda    932958501 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN

      For    For
  

2       LESLIE A. BRUN

      For    For
  

3       GARY C. BUTLER

      For    For
  

4       LEON G. COOPERMAN

      For    For
  

5       ERIC C. FAST

      For    For
  

6       R. GLENN HUBBARD

      For    For
  

7       JOHN P. JONES

      For    For
  

8       FREDERIC V. MALEK

      For    For
  

9       CHARLES H. NOSKI

      For    For
  

10     SHARON T. ROWLANDS

      For    For
  

11     GREGORY L. SUMME

      For    For
  

12     HENRY TAUB

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE 2008 OMNIBUS AWARD PLAN    Management    For    For
03    APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP    Management    For    For

 

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Security    060505104    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    BAC    Meeting Date    05-Dec-2008
ISIN    US0605051046    Agenda    932970343 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF BANK OF AMERICA COMMON STOCK AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC. AND BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.    Management    For    For
02    A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 KEY ASSOCIATE STOCK PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.    Management    For    For
03    A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BANK OF AMERICA AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF BANK OF AMERICA COMMON STOCK FROM 7.5 BILLION TO 10 BILLION.    Management    For    For
04    A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS.    Management    For    For

 

THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION
Security    318522307    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FAF    Meeting Date    10-Dec-2008
ISIN    US3185223076    Agenda    932968653 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GEORGE L. ARGYROS

      For    For
  

2       BRUCE S. BENNETT

      For    For
  

3       J. DAVID CHATHAM

      For    For
  

4       GLENN C. CHRISTENSON

      For    For
  

5       WILLIAM G. DAVIS

      Withheld    Against
  

6       JAMES L. DOTI

      For    For
  

7       LEWIS W. DOUGLAS, JR.

      For    For
  

8       CHRISTOPHER V. GREETHAM

      For    For
  

9       PARKER S. KENNEDY

      For    For
  

10     THOMAS C. O’BRIEN

      For    For
  

11     FRANK E. O’BRYAN

      For    For
  

12     ROSLYN B. PAYNE

      For    For
  

13     D. VAN SKILLING

      For    For
  

14     PATRICK F. STONE

      For    For


  

15     HERBERT B. TASKER

      For    For
  

16     VIRGINIA M. UEBERROTH

      For    For
  

17     MARY LEE WIDENER

      For    For
02    AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO INCREASE THE RANGE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM A RANGE OF 9 TO 17 TO A RANGE OF 10 TO 18    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS FIRST AMERICAN’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008    Management    For    For

 

THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
Security    693475105    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    PNC    Meeting Date    23-Dec-2008
ISIN    US6934751057    Agenda    932981257 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF PNC COMMON STOCK AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. AND NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION, AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.    Management    For    For
02    A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.    Management    For    For

 

FINANCIERE MARC DE LACHARRIERE (FIMALAC), PARIS
Security    F3534D120    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    10-Feb-2009
ISIN    FR0000037947    Agenda    701799491 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the Auditor’s special report regarding related-party transactions    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 1.50 per Share    Management    For    For
O.5    Re-elect Mr. Bernard Pierre as a Director    Management    For    For
O.6    Appoint Pierre Mercadal as an Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve the remuneration of the Directors in the aggregate amount of EUR 320,000    Management    For    For
O.8    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For
E.9    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 230 million    Management    Against    Against
E.10    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 150 million    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to EUR 100 million for future exchange offers    Management    Against    Against

 


E.12    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Approve to set global limit for capital increase to result from issuance requests without preemptive rights under items 10 to 12 at EUR 150 million    Management    For    For
E.14    Approve to set global limit for capital increase to result from issuance requests with and without preemptive rights under items 9 to 12 at EUR 230 million    Management    For    For
E.15    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 300 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.17    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.18    Grant authority for the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
Security    354613101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BEN    Meeting Date    11-Mar-2009
ISIN    US3546131018    Agenda    932991311 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL H. ARMACOST    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES CROCKER    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH R. HARDIMAN    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. JOFFE    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES B. JOHNSON    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY E. JOHNSON    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR.    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. KEAN    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHUTTA RATNATHICAM    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER M. SACERDOTE    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA STEIN    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For
03    TO RESUBMIT FOR STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL THE 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

REDECARD S A         
Security    P79941103    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    BRRDCDACNOR3    Agenda    701831302 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES IN FAVOR AND AGAINST IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve to decide concerning retaining Mr. Joaquim Francisco De Castro Neto in his position as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, until the end of the term of office for which he was elected, considering the age limit that is dealt with in Article 13, 8 of the Corporate Bylaws    Management    For    For
2.    Elect the members of the Board of Director’s designated in the meetings of the Board of Directors held on 24 APR 2008, and 23 SEP 2008    Management    For    For


REDECARD S A         
Security    P79941103    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    BRRDCDACNOR3    Agenda    701831314 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES IN FAVOR AND AGAINST IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve to examine and vote up on the Board of Directors annual report, the financial statements and Independent Auditors and finance committee report relating to FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the capital budget and the allocation of the net profits from the FY    Management    For    For
3.    Approve to set the global remuneration of the Board of Directors, the Independent Auditors and the Directors    Management    For    For

 

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC         
Security    404280406    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HBC    Meeting Date    19-Mar-2009
ISIN    US4042804066    Agenda    933009967 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    TO INCREASE THE COMPANY’S AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL    Management    For   
02    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES    Management    For   
S3    TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS, WHERE NECESSARY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIGHTS ISSUE (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For   

 

T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
Security    74144T108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TROW    Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    US74144T1088    Agenda    933001961 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR.    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR.    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
Security    064058100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BK    Meeting Date    14-Apr-2009
ISIN    US0640581007    Agenda    933014805 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       RUTH E. BRUCH

      For    For
  

2       NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO

      For    For
  

3       GERALD L. HASSELL

      For    For
  

4       EDMUND F. KELLY

      For    For
  

5       ROBERT P. KELLY

      For    For
  

6       RICHARD J. KOGAN

      For    For
  

7       MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI

      For    For


  

8       JOHN A. LUKE, JR.

      For    For
  

9       ROBERT MEHRABIAN

      For    For
  

10     MARK A. NORDENBERG

      For    For
  

11     CATHERINE A. REIN

      For    For
  

12     WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON

      For    For
  

13     SAMUEL C. SCOTT III

      For    For
  

14     JOHN P. SURMA

      For    For
  

15     WESLEY W. VON SCHACK

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) RESOLUTION RELATING TO 2008 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.    Management    For    For
04    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO CUMULATIVE VOTING.    Shareholder    For    Against
05    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A 75% RETENTION POLICY FOR SHARES ACQUIRED THROUGH COMPENSATION PLANS.    Shareholder    Against    For

 

U.S. BANCORP         
Security    902973304    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    USB    Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    US9029733048    Agenda    933018637 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: DOUGLAS M. BAKER, JR.    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: Y. MARC BELTON    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: RICHARD K. DAVIS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: JOEL W. JOHNSON    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: DAVID B. O’MALEY    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: O’DELL M. OWENS, M.D., M.P.H.    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: CRAIG D. SCHNUCK    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING IN 2010: PATRICK T. STOKES    Management    For    For
02    RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For
03    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM.    Management    For    For

 

WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Security    G96655108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    WSH    Meeting Date    22-Apr-2009
ISIN    BMG966551084    Agenda    933007963 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. CALIFANO JR.    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNA C. CATALANO    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR ROY GARDNER    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR JEREMY HANLEY    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBYN S. KRAVIT    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. LANE    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MCCANN    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. PLUMERI    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS B. ROBERTS.    Management    For    For
2    TO REAPPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION.    Management    For    For


WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
Security    971807102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    WL    Meeting Date    22-Apr-2009
ISIN    US9718071023    Agenda    933017368 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       TED T. CECALA

      For    For
  

2       THOMAS L. DU PONT

      For    For
  

3       DONALD E. FOLEY

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF 2009 EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION    Management    For    For

 

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Security    14040H105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    COF    Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    US14040H1059    Agenda    933008371 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. FAIRBANK    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.R. CAMPBELL    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADFORD H. WARNER    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STANLEY WESTREICH    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CAPITAL ONE’S SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
04    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL ONE’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.    Management    For    For

 

THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
Security    743315103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PGR    Meeting Date    24-Apr-2009
ISIN    US7433151039    Agenda    933012394 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER N. FARAH    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. HARDIS    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN S. MATTHEWS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES, PH.D.    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO MAKE PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION AT OUR ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS (OTHER THAN NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS).    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CODE OF REGULATIONS TO REVISE THE EXISTING PROCEDURES RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
04    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
Security    025816109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    AXP    Meeting Date    27-Apr-2009
ISIN    US0258161092    Agenda    933007595 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.F. AKERSON    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BARSHEFSKY    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: U.M. BURNS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT    Management    For    For


1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. CHERNIN    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LESCHLY    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.C. LEVIN    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MCGINN    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.D. MILLER    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.S REINEMUND    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. WALTER    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. WILLIAMS    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Management    For    For
04    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.    Shareholder    For    Against
05    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE CALLING OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.    Shareholder    For    Against

 

MOODY’S CORPORATION
Security    615369105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MCO    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US6153691059    Agenda    933012786 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EWALD KIST    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY A. MCKINNELL, JR., PH.D.    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. WULFF    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR.    Shareholder    For    Against
04    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY REQUIRING SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF COMPANY SHARES UNTIL TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.    Shareholder    For    Against

 

THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
Security    693475105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PNC    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US6934751057    Agenda    933014095 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. BERNDT    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. BUNCH    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CHELLGREN    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CLAY    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JAMES    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. KELSON    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. LINDSAY    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. MASSARO    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. PEPPER    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ROHR    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. SHEPARD    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. STEFFES    Management    For    For
1M    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. STRIGL    Management    For    For
1N    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. THIEKE    Management    For    For
1O    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. USHER    Management    For    For
1P    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. WALLS    Management    For    For
1Q    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. WEHMEIER    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE’S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS PNC’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Management    For    For
05    A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY OWNERSHIP, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED BEFORE THE MEETING.    Shareholder    For    Against


FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Security    33582V108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FNFG    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US33582V1089    Agenda    933026836 - Management

 

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CARL. A. FLORIO

      For    For
  

2       DAVID M. ZEBRO

      For    For
02    THE NON-BINDING APPROVAL OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES.    Management    For    For
03    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN
Security    D03080112    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    DE0008404005    Agenda    701857015 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the approved Annual Financial Statements and the approved Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and of the Management Reports for Allianz SE and for the Group, the Explanatory Report on the information pursuant to paragraph 289 (4), paragraph 31-5 (4) of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) as well as the Report of the Supervisory Board for the fiscal year 2008    Non-Voting      
2.    Appropriation of net earnings    Management    For    For
3.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Management Board    Management    For    For
4.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    By-election to the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
6.    Authorization to acquire treasury shares for trading purposes    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire and utilize treasury shares for other purposes    Management    For    For
8.    Authorization to use derivatives in connection with the acquisition of treasury shares pursuant to Paragraph 71 (1) no. 8 of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For
9.    Amendment to the Statutes in accordance with Paragraph 67 German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For
10.A    Other amendments to the Statutes: Cancellation of provisions regarding the first Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
10.B    Other amendments to the Statutes: Anticipatory resolutions on the planned Law on the Implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Aktionaersrechterichtlinie)    Management    For    For
11.    Approval of control and profit transfer agreement between Allianz SE and Allianz Shared Infrastructure Services SE    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      


BROWN & BROWN, INC.
Security    115236101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BRO    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    US1152361010    Agenda    933013764 - Management

 

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Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       J. HYATT BROWN

      For    For
  

2       SAMUEL P. BELL, III

      For    For
  

3       HUGH M. BROWN

      For    For
  

4       J. POWELL BROWN

      For    For
  

5       BRADLEY CURREY, JR.

      For    For
  

6       JIM W. HENDERSON

      For    For
  

7       THEODORE J. HOEPNER

      For    For
  

8       TONI JENNINGS

      For    For
  

9       WENDELL S. REILLY

      For    For
  

10     JOHN R. RIEDMAN

      For    For
  

11     JAN E. SMITH

      For    For
  

12     CHILTON D. VARNER

      For    For
2    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP AS BROWN & BROWN, INC.’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
Security    580645109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MHP    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    US5806451093    Agenda    933015174 - Management

 

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For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       SIR MICHAEL RAKE

      Withheld    Against
  

2       KURT L. SCHMOKE

      Withheld    Against
  

3       SIDNEY TAUREL

      Withheld    Against
02    VOTE TO REAPPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER OUR 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    VOTE TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
04    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.    Shareholder    For    Against
05    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.    Shareholder    For    Against
06    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS.    Shareholder    For    Against
07    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE.    Shareholder    For    Against
08    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF POLICY REQUIRING CHAIRMAN TO BE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.    Shareholder    For    Against

 


REDECARD S A
Security    P79941103    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRRDCDACNOR3    Agenda    701908381 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES ‘IN FAVOR’ AND ‘AGAINST’ IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Amend the Articles regarding creation of statutory Earnings reserve    Management    For    For
2.    Amend the Articles regarding the require that financial transactions be approved by Board    Management    For    For
3.    Amend the Articles 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22 and 30    Management    For    For
4.    Amend the Articles regarding the Executive Officer Board    Management    For    For
5.    Approve to delete Sub-Section 5 of Article 27, Article 31, and Article 43    Management    For    For

 

JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
Security    47102X105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JNS    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US47102X1054    Agenda    933011063 - Management

 

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Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SCHEID (CHAIRMAN)    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY K. ARMOUR    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RICHARD FREDERICKS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. KOCHARD    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANDON H. ROWLAND    Management    For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR    Management    For    For

 

TORCHMARK CORPORATION
Security    891027104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TMK    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US8910271043    Agenda    933016241 - Management

 

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Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DAVID L. BOREN

      For    For
  

2       M. JANE BUCHAN

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT W. INGRAM

      For    For
  

4       PAUL J. ZUCCONI

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS    Management    For    For
03    AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS AND ADVANCE NOTICE    Management    For    For

 

ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933004587 - Opposition

 

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN DORMAN

      For    *
  

2       EDWARD D. HOROWITZ

      For    *
  

3       BRUCE A. JAFFE

      Withheld    *
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown

 


ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933009551 - Management

 

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Type

  

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Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MICHAEL H. HEATH

      Withheld    Against
  

2       JANEY A. PLACE

      For    For
  

3       J. HEIDI ROIZEN

      Withheld    Against
2    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY’S YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For   

 

ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933016392 - Opposition

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN DORMAN

      For    *
  

2       EDWARD D. HOROWITZ

      For    *
  

3       BRUCE A. JAFFE

      For    *
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown

 

EQUIFAX INC.
Security    294429105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EFX    Meeting Date    08-May-2009
ISIN    US2944291051    Agenda    933022977 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MARK L. FEIDLER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       JOHN A. MCKINLEY

      For    For
  

3       RICHARD F. SMITH

      For    For
02    RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS EQUIFAX’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
04    AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.    Management    For    For

 

THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
Security    808513105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SCHW    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US8085131055    Agenda    933022636 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY H. BECHTLE    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER W. BETTINGER II    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. PRESTON BUTCHER    Management    For    For
02    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS    Shareholder    Against    For
03    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DEATH BENEFITS    Shareholder    Against    For
04    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN    Shareholder    Against    For

 


JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
Security    46625H100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JPM    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US46625H1005    Agenda    933038641 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR.    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON    Management    For    For
02    APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    Management    For    For
03    ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION    Management    For    For
04    GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT    Shareholder    Against    For
05    CUMULATIVE VOTING    Shareholder    For    Against
06    SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS    Shareholder    For    Against
07    CREDIT CARD LENDING PRACTICES    Shareholder    Against    For
08    CHANGES TO KEPP    Shareholder    For    Against
09    SHARE RETENTION    Shareholder    For    Against
10    CARBON PRINCIPLES REPORT    Shareholder    Against    For

 

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Security    74251V102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PFG    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US74251V1026    Agenda    933040406 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. BARRY GRISWELL    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. KEYSER    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARJUN K. MATHRANI    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH E. TALLETT    Management    For    For
02    APPROVE AMENDMENT OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS    Management    For    For

 

SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY
Security    784117103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SEIC    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US7841171033    Agenda    933049391 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CARMEN V. ROMEO

      Withheld    Against
  

2       RICHARD B. LIEB

      Withheld    Against
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.    Management    For    For


HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Security    404280406    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HBC    Meeting Date    22-May-2009
ISIN    US4042804066    Agenda    933041547 - Management

 

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Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    TO RECEIVE THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2008    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT FOR 2008    Management    For    For
3A    TO RE-ELECT S A CATZ A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3B    TO RE-ELECT V H C CHENG A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3C    TO RE-ELECT M K T CHEUNG A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3D    TO RE-ELECT J D COOMBE A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3E    TO RE-ELECT J L DURAN A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3F    TO RE-ELECT R A FAIRHEAD A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3G    TO RE-ELECT D J FLINT A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3H    TO RE-ELECT A A FLOCKHART A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3I    TO RE-ELECT W K L FUNG A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3J    TO RE-ELECT M F GEOGHEGAN A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3K    TO RE-ELECT S K GREEN A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3L    TO RE-ELECT S T GULLIVER A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3M    TO RE-ELECT J W J HUGHES-HALLETT A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3N    TO RE-ELECT W S H LAIDLAW A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3O    TO RE-ELECT J R LOMAX A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3P    TO RE-ELECT SIR MARK MOODY-STUART A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3Q    TO RE-ELECT G MORGAN A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3R    TO RE-ELECT N R N MURTHY A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3S    TO RE-ELECT S M ROBERTSON A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3T    TO RE-ELECT J L THORNTON A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
3U    TO RE-ELECT SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
04    TO REAPPOINT THE AUDITOR AT REMUNERATION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE GROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE    Management    For    For
05    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES    Management    For    For
06    TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For
07    TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN ORDINARY SHARES    Management    For    For
08    TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION WITH EFFECT FROM 1 OCTOBER 2009 (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For
09    TO APPROVE GENERAL MEETINGS (OTHER THAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS) BEING CALLED ON 14 CLEAR DAYS’ NOTICE (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. International Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

OSK HOLDINGS BHD
Security    Y65859103    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    02-Jul-2008
ISIN    MYL5053OO003    Agenda    701625165 - Management

 

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S.1    Authorize the Director of the Company, subject to the approvals of all relevant authorities and the confirmation by the High Court of Malaya on the reduction of share premium and retained earnings accounts under Section 64 of the Companies Act, 1965 [the Act]; i) to reduce the share premium and retain earnings accounts of the Company up to an amount of MYR 241.174 million being the carrying amount of the Company’s investments in OSKP as at me latest practicable date prior to the filing of the application to the High Court of Malaya of its confirmation pursuant to Section 64 of the Act; and ii) forthwith and contingent upon the reduction of the share premium and retain earnings accounts referred to in [i] above taking effect, effect a capitol repayment by way of distribution in specie to the shareholders of the Company up to 120,066,400 ordinary shares of MYR 1.00 each in OSKP [Distribution Share] held by the Company, to the shareholders of the Company whose name appear in the Records of Depositors on a Entitlement Date to be determined later on a pro rate basis based on the issued and paid-up capitol of the Company on the Entitlement Date; to deal with any fraction entitlement in Such manner as they may deemed Fit to give effect to the Proposed Distribution; with full powers and take all such step, as they may deem necessary: a) to determine the basis of allocation and Entitlement Date referred to in ii) and ii) above; b) to assent to any condition, stipulation, modification, variation or amendment imposed by the relevant authorities and/or by the High Court of Malaya; c) to lodge an office copy of the order of the High Court of Malaya with the Companies Commission of Malaysia; and d) to do all such acts, deeds and/or things incidental, and/or as may be required or as they consider necessary and expedient in the best interests of the Company, to give full effect to and complete the Proposed Distribution    Management    For    For

 

SUEZ, PARIS
Security    F90131115    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    16-Jul-2008
ISIN    FR0000120529    Agenda    701640561 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
E.1    Approve the Merger by absorption of rivolam    Management    For    For
E.2    Approve the spin-off of Suez environment    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the distribution of 65% of Suez environment to Suez’s shareholders    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the Special Auditors’ report regarding related-party transactions    Management    For    For
E.5    Approve the Merger by absorption of Suez by GDF    Management    For    For
O.6    Grant authority for the filing of the required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For


CIA SANEAMENTO MINAS GERAIS SA
Security    P28269101    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    21-Jul-2008
ISIN    BRCSMGACNOR5    Agenda    701655980 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
I.    Elect a Member of the Board of Directors and a Member of the Finance Committee of the Company, by appointment of the majority shareholder    Management    For    For
II.    Approve the donation, in return, of the real property in reference to the land where the elevated reservoir of 15 cubic meters was located, with 140 square meters, located at Rua Oito, no street number, Bairro Jardim Nova Espera NCA, in Areado, state of Minas Gerias, since the same was originally donated to Copasa MG by said municipality, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
III.    Approve the donation, in return, of real properties in reference to the pieces of land on which were located the water towers for treated water and the points at which water was drawn from the Streams Manoel Jose, with 1655 square meters, Jose Junq Ueira with 72 square meters, and Campestre, with 492 square meters, situated in Campestre, State of Minas Gerais, since the same were originally donated to Copasa MG by said municipality , in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For

 

CARREFOUR SA, PARIS
Security    F13923119    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Jul-2008
ISIN    FR0000120172    Agenda    701628870 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Ratify the appointment of Mr. Bernard Arnault as a Member of the Supervisory Board, to replace Mr. Robert Halley, for the remainder of Mr. Robert Halley’s term of office    Management    For    For
E.2    Approve to decides that the Company, instead of being ruled by an Executive Committee and a Supervisory Board, shall be ruled by a Board of Director and a General Manager, it notes that the present resolution cancels the terms of office of the Members of the Executive Committee and of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
E.3    Approve to cancel the drawing from a distributable profit of the required sum to be paid to the shareholders, as first dividend, i.e a 6% interest on the amount released and not refunded their shares    Management    For    For
E.4    Approve to overhaul the Articles of the Bylaws in order to adapt them to the legal provisions in force    Management    For    For
E.5    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to transfer to the Board of Directors the authorization previously granted to the Executive Committee by the extraordinary shareholders’ meetings of 15 APR 2008 [Resolutions 12, 13, 14] and 30 APR 2007 [Resolution 10]    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to transfer to the Board of Directors the authorization previously granted to the Executive Committee by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting of 15 APR 2008 in its Resolution 11    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Rene Abate as a Director    Management    For    For
O.8    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Bernard Arnault as a Director    Management    For    For
O.9    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Sebastien Bazin as a Director    Management    For    For
O.10    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Nicolas Bazire as a Director    Management    For    For
O.11    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jean Laurent Bonnafe as a Director    Management    For    For
O.12    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Thierry Breton as a Director    Management    For    For


O.13    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, appoint Mr. Rene Brillet as a Director    Management    For    For
O.14    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Charles Edelstenne as a Director    Management    For    For
O.15    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jean Martin Folz as a Director    Management    For    For
O.16    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado as a Director    Management    For    For
O.17    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Amauryde Seze as a Director    Management    For    For
O.18    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mrs. Anne Claire Taittinger as a Director    Management    For    For
O.19    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint the Members of the Board of Directors for a 3 year period    Management    For    For
O.20    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to award total annual fees of EUR 900,000.00 to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
O.21    Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By-Law    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN SECOND CALL DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

NATIONAL GRID PLC, LONDON
Security    G6375K151    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Jul-2008
ISIN    GB00B08SNH34    Agenda    701644569 - Management

 

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Management

1.    Receive the annual reports and accounts    Management    For    For
2.    Declare a final dividend of 21.3 pence per ordinary share    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Mr. Bob Catell as a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Tom King as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Mr. Philip Aiken as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. John Allan as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditor of the Company    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors’ remuneration    Management    For    For
9.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration report    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Directors to issue of equity or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 94,936,979    Management    For    For
S.11    Grant authority for the issue of equity or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 14,240,547    Management    For    For
S.12    Authorize the Company to purchase 249,936,128 ordinary shares for Market Purchase    Management    For    For
S.13    Adopt the new Articles of Association    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF AMOUNT IN RESOLUTIONS 10, 11 AND 12. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PA
Security    P8228H104    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Jul-2008
ISIN    BRSBSPACNOR5    Agenda    701652047 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      


1.    Amend the Corporate Bylaws that will amend and renumber the Chapters and the Articles in the following manner: Chapter I Articles 1 and 2, Chapter II Articles 3 and 4, Chapter III Article 5, Chapter IV Article 6, Chapter V Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Chapter VI Articles 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, Chapter VII Articles 20, 21 and 22, Chapter VIII Articles 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, Chapter IX Articles 28 and 29, Chapter X, Articles 30, Chapter XI Article 31, Chapter XII Articles 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37, Chapter XIII Article 38, Chapter XIV Articles 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43, Chapter XV Article 44 and Chapter XVI Articles 45 and 46    Management    For    For
2.    Elect a Member of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For

 

SUEDZUCKER AG, MANNHEIM
Security    D82781101    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Jul-2008
ISIN    DE0007297004    Agenda    701614009 - Management

 

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Management

   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 08 JUL 2008 , WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2007/2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial statements and annual report    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 75,747,118.06 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR 0.40 per share EUR 5,674.86 shall be carried forward ex-dividend and payable date: 30 JUL 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008/2009 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopers Ag, Frankfurt    Management    For    For
6.    Authorization to issue profit sharing certificates or bonds, the creation of contingent capital II, and the corresponding amendments to the Article of Association the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to issue profit sharing certificates or bonds of up to EUR 400,000,000, conferring a conversion or option right for new shares of the Company, on or before 28 JUL 2013, shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for residual amounts, and insofar as the profit sharing certificates or bonds are issued at a price not materially below their theoretical market value, as well as for the granting of subscription rights to holders of previously granted option or conversion rights. the share capital shall be increased by up to EUR 15,000,000 through the issue of up to 15,000,000 new bearer shares, insofar as conversion or option rights are exercised    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire own shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, at prices not deviating more than 10% from the market price, on or before 23 JAN 2010, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to dispose of the shares in a manner other than the stock exchange or a rights offering if the shares a resold at a price not materially below their market price, to use the shares for acquisition purposes or for the fulfilment conversion or option rights, and to retire the shares    Management    For    For

 


BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA SPA, SIENA
Security    T1188A116    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Aug-2008
ISIN    IT0001334587    Agenda    701669218 - Management

 

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Type

  

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Management

   PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 29 AUG 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the project of merger by Incorporation of Banca Agricola Mantovana SPA in to Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena SPA    Management    For    For

 

SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD
Security    Y74866107    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    04-Sep-2008
ISIN    KR7006400006    Agenda    701669662 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTING OPTION FOR THIS MEETING    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the spin-off    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL OWN 100% OF SHARES OF THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMPANY RESULTED AFTER THIS SPIN-OFF. THIS SPIN-OFF DOES NOT AFFECT ON YOUR HOLDINGS. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO ADDITION OF COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

SHIRE PLC
Security    G8124V108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Sep-2008
ISIN    JE00B2QKY057    Agenda    701688799 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1.    Elect Mr. Matthew Emmens as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
2.    Elect Mr. Angus Russell as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
3.    Elect Mr. Graham Hetherington as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
4.    Elect Dr. Barry Price as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
5.    Elect Mr. David Kappler as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
6.    Elect Dr. Jeffrey Leiden as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
7.    Elect Mr. Patrick Langlois as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
8.    Elect Ms. Kate Nealon as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
9.    Elect Mr. David Mott as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
10.    Elect Dr. Michael Rosenblatt as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
11.    Appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Auditors of the Company    Management    For    For
12.    Authorize the audit, Compliance and Risk Committee to fix the remuneration of the Auditors    Management    For    For
13.    Grant authority to issue of equity or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 9,331,949    Management    For    For
S.14    Grant authority to issue of equity or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 1,399,792    Management    For    For
S.15    Grant authority to 55,991,697 ordinary shares for market purchase    Management    For    For
S.16    Approve to change the Company name to Shire Plc    Management    For    For

 

DIAGEO PLC, LONDON
Security    G42089113    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Oct-2008
ISIN    GB0002374006    Agenda    701707791 - Management

 

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Management

1.    Receive the reports and accounts of 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration report of 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Declare a final dividend    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Dr. Franz B. Humer as a Director, who retires by rotation    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Ms. Maria Lilja as a Director, who retires by rotation    Management    For    For


6.    Re-elect Mr. W S Shanahan as Director, who retires by rotation    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect Mr. H T Stitzer as a Director, who retires by rotation    Management    For    For
8.    Elect Mr. Philip G Scott as a Director    Management    For    For
9.    Re-appoint the Auditors and approve the remuneration of the Auditors    Management    For    For
10.    Grant authority to allot relevant securities    Management    For    For
S.11    Approve the disapplication of pre-emption rights    Management    For    For
S.12    Grant authority to purchase own ordinary shares    Management    For    For
13.    Grant authority to make political donations and/or incur political expenditure    Management    For    For
14.    Adopt the Diageo Plc 2008 Performance Share Plan    Management    For    For
15.    Adopt the Diageo Plc 2008 Senior Executive Share Option Plan    Management    For    For
16.    Grant authority to establish international share plans    Management    For    For
S.17    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For

 

IOI PROPERTIES BHD
Security    Y41762108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    22-Oct-2008
ISIN    MYL1635OO001    Agenda    701711269 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

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Management

1.    Receive and adopt the audited financial statements for the FYE 30 JUN 2008 and the reports of the Directors and the Auditors thereon    Management    For    For
2.A    Re-elect Mr. Puan Sri Datin Hoong May Kuan as a Director, who retires by rotation pursuant to Article 101 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
2.B    Re-elect Mr. Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor as a Director, who retires by rotation pursuant to Article 101 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
3.A    Re-elect Mr. Dato’ Tan Thean Thye as a Director, who retires by casual vacancy pursuant to Article 102 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
3.B    Re-elect Mr. Quah Poh Keat as a Director, who retires by casual vacancy pursuant to Article 102 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the payment of the Directors’ fees of MYR 336,000 for the FYE 30 JUN 2008    Management    For    For
5.    Re-appoint BDO Binder, the retiring Auditors and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
6.1    Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, with full powers to allot and issue shares in the Company from time to time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as they may deem fit subject always to the approval of the relevant authorities being obtained for such issue and provided that the aggregate number of shares to be issued pursuant to this resolution does not exceed 10% of the issued share capital for the time being of the Company and [Authority expires until the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company] and to obtain the approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad [Bursa Securities] for the listing of and quotation for the additional shares so issued    Management    For    For
6.2    Authorize the Company, subject to compliance with applicable laws, regulations and the approval of all relevant authorities, to utilize up to the aggregate of the Company’s latest audited retained earnings and share premium account to purchase up to 10% of the issued and paid-up ordinary share capital of the Company [Proposed Purchase] as may be determined by the Directors of the Company from time to time through Bursa Securities upon such terms and conditions as the Directors may deem fit and expedient in the interest of the Company; at the discretion of the Directors of the Company, the shares of the Company to be purchased are to be cancelled and/or retained as treasury shares and distributed as dividends or resold on Bursa Securities and/or cancelled; authorize the Directors of the Company generally to do all acts and things to give effect to the Proposed Purchase with full powers to assent to any condition, modification, revaluation, variation and/or amendment [if any] as may be imposed by the relevant authorities and/or do all such acts and things as the Directors may deem fit and expedient in the best interest of the Company; [Authority expires the earlier at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which the next AGM after that date is required by law to be held]    Management    For   

For


6.3    Approve to renew the Shareholders’ Mandate for the Company and its subsidiaries to enter into Recurrent Related Party Transactions of a revenue or trading nature which are necessary for day-to-day operations involving the interest of Directors, Major Shareholders or persons connected to the Directors and/or Major Shareholders of the Company and its subsidiaries [Related Parties], as detailed in Part B, Section 5 of the circular to Shareholders of the Company dated 22 SEP 2008 subject to the following: a) the transactions are carried out in the ordinary course of business on normal commercial terms which are not more favourable to the Related Parties than those generally available to the public and are not to the detriment of the minority shareholders of the Company; and b) disclosure is made in the annual report of the aggregate value of transactions conducted pursuant to the Shareholders’ Mandate during the financial year; [Authority expires the earlier at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which the next AGM of the Company after that date it is required to be held pursuant to Section 143(1) of the Companies Act, 1965 [the Act] [but shall not extend to such extension as may be allowed pursuant to Section 143(2) of the Act]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and do all such acts and things as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the Proposed Renewal of Shareholders’ Mandate    Management    For    For
7.    Transact any other business    Non-Voting      

 

UNILEVER PLC
Security    904767704    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    UL    Meeting Date    28-Oct-2008
ISIN    US9047677045    Agenda    932963172 - Management

 

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01    TO ELECT MR P POLMAN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For

 

HONG LEONG FINANCIAL GROUP BHD
Security    Y36592106    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Oct-2008
ISIN    MYL1082OO006    Agenda    701726107 - Management

 

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1.    Authorize the Company and/or its subsidiaries [excluding Hong Leong Bank Berhad and HLG Capital Berhad and their respective subsidiaries] to enter into any of the transactions falling within the types of recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature as disclosed in Section 2.3(A) and (C) of Part A of the Company’s circular to shareholders dated 08 OCT 2008 [the Circular] with HLCM and persons connected with HLCM as specified, provided that such transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business, on arm’s length basis and on commercial terms which are not more favorable to the related party than those generally available to/from the public and are not, in the Company’s opinion, detrimental to the minority shareholders; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and to do all such acts and things [including executing all such documents as may be required] as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the transactions contemplated and/or authorized by this ordinary resolution    Management    For    For
2.    Authorize the Company and/or its subsidiaries [excluding Hong Leong Bank Berhad and HLG Capital Berhad and their respective subsidiaries] to enter into any of the transactions falling within the types of recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature as disclosed in Section 2.3(B) of Part A of the Company’s circular to shareholders dated 08 OCT 2008 with Tower Real Estate Investment Trust, provided that such transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business, on arm’s length basis and on commercial terms which are not more favorable to Tower Real Estate Investment Trust than those generally available to/from the public and are not, in the Company’s opinion, detrimental to the minority shareholders; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and to do all such acts and things [including executing all such documents as may be required] as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the transactions contemplated and/or authorized by this ordinary resolution    Management    For   

For


3.    Authorize the Company and/or its subsidiaries [excluding Hong Leong Bank Berhad and HLG Capital Berhad and their respective subsidiaries] to enter into any of the transactions falling within the types of recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature as disclosed in Section 2.3(D) of Part A of the Company’s circular to shareholders dated 08 OCT 2008 with HLIH and persons connected with HLIH, provided that such transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business, on arm’s length basis and on commercial terms which are not more favorable to the related party than those generally available to/from the public and are not, in the Company’s opinion, detrimental to the minority shareholders; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and to do all such acts and things [including executing all such documents as may be required] as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the transactions contemplated and/or authorized by this ordinary resolution    Management    For    For
4.    Authorize the Directors for the time being of the Company, from time to time, to offer and to grant to Mr. Charlie Espinola Oropeza, a Director of the Company and the Group Managing Director of Hong Leong Assurance Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, options to subscribe for/purchase such number of ordinary shares of MYR 1.00 each of the Company under the Executive Share Option Scheme [Scheme] of the Company as they shall deem fit provided that: (i) not more than 50% of the maximum aggregate, as specified in the Bye-Laws of the Scheme, are allotted in aggregate to eligible Executives who are the Directors and Senior Management of the Company and its subsidiaries; and (ii) not more than 10% of the maximum aggregate, as specified in the Bye-Laws of the Scheme, are allotted to any eligible Executives who, either singly or collectively through his/her associates, holds 20% or more of the issued and paid-up ordinary share capital of the Company; subject always to such terms and conditions and/or any adjustments which may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Bye-Laws of the Scheme    Management    Against    Against
S.1    Approve the deletions, alterations, modifications, variations and additions to the Articles of Association of the Company as specified    Management    For    For

 

HONG LEONG FINANCIAL GROUP BHD
Security    Y36592106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Oct-2008
ISIN    MYL1082OO006    Agenda    701726119 - Management

 

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   To lay before the meeting the audited financial statements together with the reports of the Directors and the Auditors thereon for the YE 30 JUN 2008    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the payment of Directors’ fees of MYR 325,000 for the YE 30 JUN 2008, to be divided amongst the Directors in such manner as the Directors may determine    Management    For    For
2.    Re-elect the retiring Director Mr. Choong Yee How    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect the retiring Director Mr. Quek Kon Sean    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. YBhg Dato’ Haji Kamarulzaman bin Mohammed as a Director of the Company who retires in compliance with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965 to hold office until the conclusion of the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect YBhg General (Rtd) Tan Sri (Dr) Hashim bin Mohd Ali as a Director of the Company who retires in compliance with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965 to hold office until the conclusion of the next AGM    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Khalid Ahmad bin Sulaiman as a Director of the Company who retires in compliance with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965 to hold office until the conclusion of the next AGM    Management    For    For
7.    Re-appoint Messrs. PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors of the Company and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, to issue shares in the Company, at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the Directors may, in their absolute discretion, deem fit, provided that the aggregate number of shares issued pursuant to this resolution in any one FY does not exceed 10% of the issued capital of the Company for the time being and to obtain approval for the listing of and quotation for the additional shares so issued on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]    Management    For    For
   Transact any other business    Non-Voting      

 


UNICREDIT SPA, GENOVA
Security    T95132105    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    14-Nov-2008
ISIN    IT0000064854    Agenda    701731300 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Authorize the dispose of own shares pursuant to the Article of the Italian Civil Code and revocation of powers granted by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting on 16 DEC 2005    Management    For    For
E.1    Approve paid in capital increase in a maximum amount of EUR 486,539,085, in one or more tranches, of a maximum number of 973,078,170 ordinary shares, par value EUR 0.50 per share, to be offered to the ordinary shareholders and to the holders of saving shares of the Company pursuant to Article 2441 of the Italian Civil Code    Management    For    For

 

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH
Security    G76891111    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Nov-2008
ISIN    GB0007547838    Agenda    701761795 - Management

 

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1.    Grant authority to increase the share capital of the Company by the creation of an additional 22,909,776,276 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the capital of the Company, such shares forming one class with the existing ordinary shares and having attached thereto the respective rights and privileges and being subject to the limitations and restrictions as specified in the Articles of Association of the Company and authorize the Directors to allot relevant securities conferred by Article 13(b) of the Articles of Association for the prescribed period ending on the date of the AGM in 2009 be varied by increasing the Section 80 amount [as defined in the Articles of Association] by GBP 5,727,444,069 to GBP 8,092,121,756    Management    For    For
2.    Approve, that subject to the placing and open offer of 22,909,776,276 new shares in the Company, as described in the Company circular to shareholders of which this notice forms part [as specified], becoming unconditional [save for any conditions relating to admission], the waiver by the panel on takeovers and mergers of the obligation which might otherwise arise for HM treasury to make a general cash offer to the remaining ordinary shareholders of the Company for all of the issued ordinary shares in the capital of the Company held by them pursuant to Rule 9 of the city code on takeovers and mergers, following completion of the placing and open offer as specified    Management    For    For

 

CIA SANEAMENTO MINAS GERAIS SA
Security    P28269101    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Nov-2008
ISIN    BRCSMGACNOR5    Agenda    701763371 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
I.    Elect the full and alternate Member of the Board of Directors of the Company, by indication of the majority shareholder    Management    For    For
II.    Ratify the public tender administrative process Dvli number 1020080124, construction and services for the implementation of the connecting water main Rio Das Velhas and Paraopeba, Taquaril, Ceu Azul Leg, with a supply of all materials, amount approved of BRL 118,955,781.63 and a deadline of 720 days    Management    For    For
III.    Ratify the bid processes authorized by general meeting    Management    For    For

 


IV.    Amend the Article 5 of the Corporate Bylaws of the Company, in regard to the share capital of the business, which will come to have the following wording Article 5 the share capital of the Company is BRL 2,632,265,201.68, totally subscribed for and paid in, represented by 115,165,700 common shares, all of which are nominative and have no par value    Management    For    For

 

BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA SPA, SIENA
Security    T1188A116    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    04-Dec-2008
ISIN    IT0001334587    Agenda    701743153 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 05 DEC 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
A.1    Approve the stock granting for FY 2007    Management    For    For
A.2    Approve to take upon the bank charges related to the emoluments for the common representative of holders of saving shares for 3 business years    Management    For    For
A.3    Approve the integration to the resolutions of the meeting held on 24 APR 2008 [resolutions related to the purchase and sell of own shares in compliance with Article 2357 and 2357 terms of the Italian civil code]    Management    For    For
E.1    Amend the Article 15 of the corporate bylaws    Management    For    For
E.2    Approve the project of merger by incorporation of Banca Antonveneta Spa into Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena Spa    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

GDF SUEZ, PARIS
Security    F42768105    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    17-Dec-2008
ISIN    FR0010208488    Agenda    701746123 - Management

 

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   “French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE FOR AND AGAINST A VOTE OF ABSTAIN WILL BE TREATED AS AN AGAINST VOTE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve, after having taken note of the contribution agreement between Gdf Suez and Gdf Investissements 31, all the terms of the contribution agreement, the valuation of the contribution and the consideration for it consequently, the shareholders meeting decides to increase the share capital by the creation of 1,140,946 new fully paid up shares of a par value of EUR 10.00 each, to be distributed to Gdf Suez the difference between the amount of the net assets contributed of EUR 114,094,600.00 and the nominal amount of the share capital increase of EUR 11,409,460.00, estimated at EUR 102,685, 140.00, will form the merger premium; and authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For


2.    Approve, after having taken note of the contribution agreement between Gdf Suez and Gdf Investissements 37, all the terms of the contribution agreement, the valuation of the contribution and the consideration for it consequently, to increase the share capital by creation of 19,036,102 new fully paid up shares of a par value of EUR 10.00 each, to be distributed to Gdf Suez the difference between the amount of the net assets contributed of EUR 1,903,610,200.00 and the nominal amount of the share capital increase of EUR 190,361,020.00, estimated at EUR 1,713,249,180.00, will form the merger premium; and authorize the board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
3.    Amend the Article 16 of the By-Laws    Management    For    For
4.    Amend the Article 13 of the By-Laws    Management    For    For
5.    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By-Law    Management    For    For

 

BNP PARIBAS
Security    F1058Q238    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Dec-2008
ISIN    FR0000131104    Agenda    701766961 - Management

 

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Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the contribution in kind of 98,529,695 Fortis Banque shares by SFPI    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the contribution in kind of 263,586,083 Fortis Banque Luxembourg shares by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg    Management    For    For
3.    Grant authority to increase the capital of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    Against    Against
4.    Grant authority for filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

SIEMENS AG, MUENCHEN
Security    D69671218    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    27-Jan-2009
ISIN    DE0007236101    Agenda    701785567 - Management

 

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Management

   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the report of the Supervisory Board, the corporate governance and compensation report, and the compliance report for the 2007/2008 FY    Non-Voting      
2.    Presentation of the Company and group financial statements and annual reports for the 2007/2008 FY with the report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
3.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 1,462,725,473.60 as follows: Payment of a dividend of EUR 1.60 per entitled share Ex-dividend and payable date: 28 JAN 2009    Management    For    For
4.1.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Rudi Lamprecht [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.2.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Juergen Radomski [Postponement]    Management    For    For


4.3.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Uriel J. Sharef [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.4.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Klaus Wucherer [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.5.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Peter Loescher    Management    For    For
4.6.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Wolfgang Dehen    Management    For    For
4.7.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger    Management    For    For
4.8.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Joe Kaeser    Management    For    For
4.9.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Eduardo Montes    Management    For    For
4.10.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Jim Reid-Anderson    Management    For    For
4.11.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Erich R. Reinhardt    Management    For    For
4.12.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Hermann Requardt    Management    For    For
4.13.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Siegfried Russwurm    Management    For    For
4.14.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Peter Y. Solmssen    Management    For    For
5.1.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerhard Cromme    Management    For    For
5.2.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Ralf Heckmann    Management    For    For
5.3.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Josef Ackermann    Management    For    For
5.4.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Lothar Adler    Management    For    For
5.5.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Jean-Louis Beffa    Management    For    For
5.6.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki    Management    For    For
5.7.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerd von Brandenstein    Management    For    For
5.8.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. John David Coombe    Management    For    For
5.9.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hildegard Cornudet    Management    For    For
5.10.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Michael Diekmann    Management    For    For
5.11.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hans Michael Gaul    Management    For    For
5.12.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Birgit Grube    Management    For    For
5.13.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Peter Gruss    Management    For    For
5.14.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Bettina Haller    Management    For    For
5.15.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk    Management    For    For
5.16.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Berthold Huber    Management    For    For
5.17.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Harald Kern    Management    For    For
5.18.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Walter Kroell    Management    For    For
5.19.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Nicola Leibinger-Kammueller    Management    For    For
5.20.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Michael Mirow    Management    For    For
5.21.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Werner Moenius    Management    For    For
5.22.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Roland Motzigemba    Management    For    For
5.23.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Thomas Rackow    Management    For    For
5.24.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hakan Samuelsson    Management    For    For
5.25.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Dieter Scheitor    Management    For    For
5.26.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Albrecht Schmidt    Management    For    For
5.27.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle    Management    For    For
5.28.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Rainer Sieg    Management    For    For
5.29.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Peter von Siemens    Management    For    For

 


5.30.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Jerry I. Speyer    Management    For    For
5.31.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Birgit Steinborn    Management    For    For
5.32.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Iain Vallance of Tummel    Management    For    For
6.    Appointment of auditors for the 2008/2009 FY: Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire own shares, the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, at prices neither more than 10% above nor more than 20% below the market price, between 01 MAR 2009, and 26 JUL 2010, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to retire the shares, to use the shares within the scope of the Company’s stock option plans, to issue the shares to employees and executives of the Company, and to use the shares to fulfill conversion or option rights    Management    For    For
8.    Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition of own shares Supplementary to item 7, the Company shall be authorized to use call and put options for the purpose of acquiring own shares    Management    For    For
9.    Resolution on the creation of authorized capital, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to increase the share capital by up to EUR 520,800,000 through the issue of up to 173,600,000 new registered shares against cash payment, on or before 26 JAN 2014, shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for the issue of shares against payment in kind, for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription rights to bondholders, and for the issue of shares at a price not materially below their market price    Management    For    For
10.    Resolution on the authorization to issue convertible or warrant bonds, the creation of new contingent capital, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to issue bonds of up to EUR 15,000,000,000, conferring a convertible or option right for up to 200,000,000 new shares, on or before 26 JAN 2014, shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for the issue of bonds at a price not materially below their theoretical market value, for residual amounts, and for the granting of subscription rights to holders of previously issued convertible or option rights, the Company’s share capital shall be increased accordingly by up to EUR 600,000,000 through the issue of new registered shares, insofar as convertible or option rights are exercised    Management    For    For
11.    Resolution on the revision of the Supervisory Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the members of the Supervisory Board shall receive a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 50,000, plus a variable remuneration of EUR 150 per EUR 0.01 of the earnings per share in excess of EUR 1, plus a further variable remuneration of EUR 250 per EUR 0.01 by which the three-year average earnings per share exceed EUR 2, the Chairman shall receive three times, and the Deputy Chairman one and a half times, the amounts Committee members shall be granted further remuneration, all members shall receive an attendance fee of EUR 1,000 per meeting    Management    For    For
12.    Amendment to the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      

 

NOVARTIS AG
Security    66987V109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NVS    Meeting Date    24-Feb-2009
ISIN    US66987V1098    Agenda    932996905 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE BUSINESS YEAR 2008    Management    For    For
02    DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE    Management    For    For
03    APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND    Management    For    For
04    REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL    Management    For    For
5A    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION INTRODUCTION OF A CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT    Management    For    Against


5B    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PURPOSE    Management    For    For
5C    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AUDITORS    Management    For    For
6BA    RE-ELECTION OF PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BB    RE-ELECTION OF ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BC    RE-ELECTION OF DR. ING. WENDELIN WIEDEKING FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BD    RE-ELECTION OF PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6C    ELECTION OF PROF. WILLIAM BRODY, M.D., PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
07    APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR    Management    For    For
08    ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS PRESENTED AT THE MEETING    Management    For    For

 

BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA SPA, SIENA
Security    T1188A116    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    04-Mar-2009
ISIN    IT0001334587    Agenda    701804812 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 05 MAR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the merger through incorporation of Banca Toscana into Banca Monte Paschi Siena    Management    For    For

 

LG ELECTRONICS INC NEW
Security    Y5275H177    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    13-Mar-2009
ISIN    KR7066570003    Agenda    701816425 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTING OPTION FOR THIS MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the financial statement    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation    Management    Against    Against
3.    Elect the Directors: Outside Directors - 2 persons [Messrs. Kim, Sang Hee, Lee, Kyu Min]    Management    For    For
4.    Elect the Audit Committee Member as Outside Directors - 2 persons [Messrs. Kim, Sang Hee, Hong, Sung Won]    Management    For    For
5.    Approve the remuneration limit for the Director    Management    Against    Against
6.    Approve the change of Severance Payment for Director    Management    Against    Against
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF NAMES IN RESOLUTIONS 3 AND 4. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
Security    78440P108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SKM    Meeting Date    13-Mar-2009
ISIN    US78440P1084    Agenda    933001620 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 25TH FISCAL YEAR (FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008) AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 OF THE COMPANY’S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH.    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS* PROPOSED CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS IS KRW 12 BILLION.    Management    For    For
03    AMENDMENT TO COMPANY REGULATION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 2 OF THE COMPANY’S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH.    Management    For    For
4A1    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CHEY, JAE WON    Management    Abstain    Against


4A2    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JUNG, MAN WON    Management    For    For
4B    ELECTION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
4C    ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.    Management    For    For

 

STRAUMANN HLDG AG
Security    H8300N119    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    CH0012280076    Agenda    701820311 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-522507, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the presentation of the 2008 business report and the reports of the Auditors    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Approve the 2008 annual report [including the compensation report], the 2008 annual financial statements and the 2008 consolidated financial statements    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriation of available earnings    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Elect the Directors    Management    For    For
7.    Appoint the Auditors for the year 2009    Management    For    For

 

HANKOOK TIRE CO LTD, SEOUL
Security    Y30587102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    KR7000240002    Agenda    701824749 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTING OPTION IN KOREA MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the financial statements    Management    For    For
2.    Amend the Articles of Incorporation    Management    Against    Against
3.    Elect the External Director who is an Audit Committee Member    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the limit of remuneration for the Director    Management    For    For

 

CORPORACION GEO SAB DE CV
Security    P3142C117    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    MXP3142C1177    Agenda    701833368 - Management

 

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I.    Receive the report from the Board of Directors under the terms of Article 172 of the General Mercantile Company law and Article 28, subsection IV of the securities market law concerning the operations and results of the Company and the operations and activities in which it intervened in accordance with the securities market law during the FYE on 31 DEC 2007, including the individual and consolidated financial statements of the Company and the report on the compliance with the tax obligations in accordance with that provided by subsection XX of Article 86 of the income tax law    Management    For    For
II.    Receive the report of the Director General in accordance with the Article 172 of the General Mercantile Company law and 28, Section IV line B of the securities market law accompanied by the opinion of the outside Auditor and the opinion of the Board of Director’s regarding the report of the Director General in compliance with Article 21 of the corporate ByLaws    Management    For    For
III.    Receive the annual report of the Audit and corporate practices committee on its activities in accordance with the Article 36, part IV line A of the corporate bylaws and Article 28, part IV, line A of the security market law    Management    For    For


IV.    Approve the allocation of results from the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
V.    Approve to determine the maximum amount of funds that can be allocated to purchase of the Company’s own shares in accordance with Article 12 of the Corporate bylaws and Article 56, line IV, of the securities market law    Management    For    For
VI.    Appoint the Members of the Board of Directors and Secretary for the Company    Management    Against    Against
VII.    Ratify the Members of the Audit and corporate practices committee; appoint the Chairperson of each one of said committees in compliance with that which is provided in the Article 43 of the securities market law    Management    Against    Against
VIII    Approve the remuneration for Members of the Board of Directors of the Company, full and alternate, Secretary and Members of the Audit and corporate practice committee    Management    For    For
IX.    Approve the designation of delegates who will carry out and formalize the resolutions passed by the AGM    Management    For    For

 

KIRIN HOLDINGS COMPANY, LIMITED
Security    497350108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Mar-2009
ISIN    JP3258000003    Agenda    701829268 - Management

 

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   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend the Articles of Incorporation    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers    Management    For    For

 

HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC
Security    Y3817W109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Mar-2009
ISIN    KR7000660001    Agenda    701834928 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTING OPTION IN KOREA. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the financial statements    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the change of Articles of Incorporation    Management    Against    Against
3.    Elect the Director    Management    For    For
4.    Elect the Audit Committee Member who is an External Director    Management    For    For
5.    Approve the remuneration limit for the Director    Management    For    For

 

BNP PARIBAS
Security    F1058Q238    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    27-Mar-2009
ISIN    FR0000131104    Agenda    701830716 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      


1.    Grant authority for the new class of preferred stock [Class B] and amend Bylaws accordingly, subject to approval of item 2    Management    For    For
2.    Grant authority for the issuance of preferred stock [Class B] in favor of societe de Prise de participation de 1’Etat [SPPE] for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 608,064,070, subject to approval of item 1    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
4.    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 1 billion for bonus issue or increase in par value, subject to approval of items 1 and 2    Management    For    For
5.    Grant authority for the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

PORTUGAL TELECOM, SGPS, S.A.
Security    737273102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PT    Meeting Date    27-Mar-2009
ISIN    US7372731023    Agenda    933006834 - Management

 

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01    TO RESOLVE ON THE MANAGEMENT REPORT, BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS    Management    For    For
02    TO RESOLVE ON THE CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT, BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2008    Management    For    For
03    TO RESOLVE ON THE PROPOSAL FOR APPLICATION OF PROFITS AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESERVES    Management    For    For
04    A GENERAL APPRAISAL OF THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION    Management    For   
05    AMENDMENT TO NUMBER 1 OF ARTICLE 18 OF COMPANY’S ARTICLES    Management    For   
06    ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF CORPORATE BODIES AND OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR 2009-2011 TERM OF OFFICE    Management    For   
07    TO RESOLVE ON THE ELECTION OF THE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, EFFECTIVE AND ALTERNATE, FOR THE 2009-2011 TERM OF OFFICE    Management    For   
08    AMENDMENT TO NUMBER 4 OF ARTICLE 13 OF COMPANY’S ARTICLES    Management    For    For
09    TO RESOLVE ON THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF OWN SHARES    Management    For    For
10    PURSUANT TO NUMBER 4 OF ARTICLE 8 OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ON PARAMETERS APPLICABLE IN EVENT OF ANY ISSUANCE OF BONDS CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES THAT MAY BE RESOLVED UPON BY THE BOARD    Management    For    For
11    THE SUPPRESSION OF THE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS IN THE SUBSCRIPTION OF ANY ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS    Management    For    For
12    ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER SECURITIES, BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND NOTABLY ON FIXING OF VALUE OF SUCH SECURITIES    Management    For    For
13    ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF OWN BONDS AND OTHER OWN SECURITIES    Management    For    For

 

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC, EDINBURGH
Security    G76891111    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    03-Apr-2009
ISIN    GB0007547838    Agenda    701851809 - Management

 

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1.    Approve to increase the authorized share capital and grant authority to the allotment of new ordinary shares    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the Placing and Open Offer and the Preference Share Redemption    Management    For    For
3.    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
4.    Approve to disapply pre-emption rights    Management    For    For


PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
Security    71654V101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PBRA    Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    US71654V1017    Agenda    933032500 - Management

 

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IV    ELECTION OF ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    Against    Against
VI    ELECTION OF ONE MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND HIS/HER RESPECTIVE SUBSTITUTE    Management    Against    Against

 

OSK HOLDINGS BHD
Security    Y65859103    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Apr-2009
ISIN    MYL5053OO003    Agenda    701857825 - Management

 

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1.    Receive and adopt the Directors’ report, audited financial statements and the Auditors’ report for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to sanction the declaration of a final dividend of 2.5 sen per share less income tax of 25% in respect of the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the payment of Director’s fees of MYR 187,500 for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Wong Chong Kim as a Director, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 102[1] of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    Against    Against
5.    Re-elect Mr. Ngo Get Ping as a Director, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 102(1) of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. Foo San Kan as a Director, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 109 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect Data’ Abdul Majit Bin Ahmad Khan as a Director, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 109 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
8.    Re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as the Company’s Auditors for the ensuing year and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
9.    Authorize the Directors, subject always to the Companies Act, 1965, the Articles of Association of the Company and the approvals of the relevant governmental/regulatory authorities, pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, to issue shares in the Company from time to time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit provided that the aggregate number of shares issued pursuant to this Resolution does not exceed 10% of the issued capital of the Company for the time being and authorize the Directors to obtain the approval for the listing of and quotation for the additional shares so issued on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Company and/or its subsidiary companies, subject to the provisions of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, to enter into recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature as specified, provided that such transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business, on arms length basis, on normal commercial terms which are not more favorable to the related party than those generally available to the public and are not detrimental to the minority shareholders; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or at the expiration of the period within which the next AGM is to be held pursuant to Section 143(1) of the Companies Act, 1965 [the Act] [but shall not extend to such extension as may be allowed pursuant to Section 143(2) of the Act]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and do all such acts and things [including executing all such documents as may be required] as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the shareholders Mandate    Management    For    For
11.    Authorize the Company, subject always to the Companies Act, 1965, the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad [Bursa Securities] and all other applicable laws, guidelines, rules and regulations, to purchase such amount of ordinary shares of MYR 1.00 each in the Company as may be determined by the Directors of the Company from time to time through Bursa Securities as the Directors may deem fit and expedient in the interest of the Company, provided that, the aggregate number of shares purchased does not exceed 10% of the total issued and paid-up share capital of the Company as quoted on Bursa Securities as at the point of purchase; an amount not exceeding the Company’s audited retained profit and/or the share premium account at the time of the purchase(s) will be allocated by the Company for the purchase of own shares; and to decide either to retain the shares purchased as treasury shares or cancel the shares or retain part of the shares so purchased as treasury shares and cancel the remainder or to resell the shares or distribute the shares as dividends; [Authority expires the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to act and take all such steps and do all things as are necessary or expedient to implement, finalize and give full effect to the aforesaid purchase    Management    For    For
   Transact any other business    Non-Voting      


OSK PROPERTY HOLDINGS BHD
Security    Y8549K109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Apr-2009
ISIN    MYL6661OO002    Agenda    701857837 - Management

 

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1.    Receive and adopt the Directors’ report, audited financial statements and the Auditors’ report for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to sanction the declaration of a final dividend of 3 sen per share less income tax of 26% in respect of the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the payment of Director’s fees of MYR 185,000 for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Wong Chong Kim, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 63 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Mr. Enclik Ikmal Hisham bin Abdul Aziz, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 63 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. Tan Boon Chuan, who retires by rotation, in accordance with Article 63 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
7.    Re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as the Company’s Auditors for the ensuring year and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Directors, subject always to the Companies Act, 1965, the Articles of Association of the Company and the approvals of the relevant governmental/regulatory authorities, pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, to issue shares in the Company from time to time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit provided that the aggregate number of shares issued pursuant to this Resolution does not exceed 10% of the issued capital of the Company for the time being and that the Directors be and are also empowered to obtain the approval for the listing of and quotation for the additional shares so issued on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]    Management    For    For
9.    Authorize the Company, subject to the provisions of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, and/or its subsidiary companies to enter into recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature as set out in Section 2.1 of the Circular to shareholders dated 24 MAR 2009, provided that such transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business, on arms length basis, on normal commercial terms which are not more favorable to the related party than those generally available to the public and are not detrimental to the minority shareholders; [authority expires at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or at the expiration of the period within which the next AGM is to be held pursuant to Section 143(1) of the Companies Act, 1965 [the Act] [but shall not extend to such extension as may be allowed pursuant to Section 143(2) of the Act]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to complete and do all such acts and things [including executing all such documents as may be required] as they may consider expedient or necessary to give effect to the shareholders Mandate    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Company, subject always to the Companies Act, 1965, the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad [Bursa Securities] and all other applicable laws, guidelines, rules and regulations, to purchase such amount of ordinary shares of MYR 1.00 each in the Company as may be determined by the Directors of the Company from time to time through Bursa Securities as the Directors may deem fit and expedient in the interest of the Company, provided that, the aggregate number of shares purchased does not exceed 10% of the total issued and paid-up share capital of the Company as quoted on Bursa Securities as at the point of purchase; an amount not exceeding the Company’s audited retained profit of MYR 58 million and/or the share premium account of MYR 15.2 million for the FYE 31 DEC 2008 at the time of the purchase(s) will be allocated by the Company for the purchase of own shares; and to retain the shares purchased as treasury shares or cancel the shares or retain part of the shares so purchased as treasury shares and cancel the remainder or to resell the shares or distribute the shares as dividends; [authority expires the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company]; and authorize the Directors of the Company to act and take all such steps and do all things as are necessary or expedient to implement, finalize and give full effect to the aforesaid purchase    Management    For    For
   Transact any other business    Non-Voting      


RODOBENS NEGOCIOS IMOBILIARIOS SA
Security    P81424106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRRDNIACNOR9    Agenda    701877283 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   “PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES ‘IN FAVOR’ AND ‘AGAINST’ IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
I.    Approve the vote on the Administrations report, the financial statements and the accounting statements accompanied by the Independent Auditors report regarding FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
II.    Approve, the proposal for the capital budget for the year 2009, well as about the proposal of the Board of Directors for the allocation of the net profits and the distribution of dividends from the 2008 FY    Management    For    For
III.    Approve to set the global remuneration of the Board of Directors for the FY 2009    Management    For    For

 

BP P L C
Security    G12793108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    16-Apr-2009
ISIN    GB0007980591    Agenda    701833293 - Management

 

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1.    Receive the report of the Directors and the accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the Directors remuneration report for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    Against    Against
3.    Re-elect Mr. A. Burgmans as a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mrs. C. B. Carroll as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. I. C. Conn as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director    Management    For    For
8.    Re-elect Mr. E. B. Davis as a Director    Management    For    For
9.    Re-elect Mr. R. Dudley as a Director    Management    For    For


10.    Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director    Management    For    For
11.    Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director    Management    For    For
12.    Re-elect Dr. A. B. Hayward as a Director    Management    For    For
13.    Re-elect Mr. A. G. Inglis as a Director    Management    For    For
14.    Re-elect Dr. D. S. Julius as a Director    Management    For    For
15.    Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director    Management    Against    Against
16.    Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director    Management    For    For
17.    Re-elect Mr. P. D. Sutherland as a Director    Management    For    For
18.    Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors from the conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of the next general meeting before which accounts are laid and to authorize the Directors to fix the Auditors remuneration    Management    For    For
S.19    Authorize the Company, in accordance with Section 163[3] of the Companies Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section 163[3]] with nominal value of USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company, at a minimum price of USD 0.25 and not more than 5% above the average market value for such shares derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5 business days preceding the date of purchase; [Authority expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the Company in 2010 or 15 JUL 2010]; the Company, before the expiry, may make a contract to purchase ordinary shares which will or may be executed wholly or partly after such expiry    Management    For    For
20.    Authorize the Directors by the Company’s Articles of Association to allot relevant securities up to an aggregate nominal amount equal to the Section 80 Amount of USD 1,561 million, ; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2010 of the Company or 15 JUL 2010]    Management    For    For
S.21    Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section 89 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity securities [Section 89] to the allotment of equity securities: a) in connection with a rights issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal amount of USD 234 million; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2010 of the Company or 15 JUL 2010];    Management    For    For
S.22    Grant authority for the calling of general meeting of the Company by notice of at least 14 clear days    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION 15 IS NOT BEING COUNTED AT THE MEETING, AS MR. TOM MCKILLOP IS NO LONGER STANDING AS DIRECTOR. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

SANOFI-AVENTIS
Security    F5548N101    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    17-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120578    Agenda    701820397 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 2.20 per share    Management    For    For
O.4    Ratify the appointment of Mr. Chris Viehbacher as a Director    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the Auditors’ special report regarding related party transactions    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Approve the transaction with Mr. Chris Viehbacher regarding Severance Payments    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For


E.8    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1.3 billion    Management    For    For
E.9    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 500 million    Management    For    For
E.10    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    For    For
E.11    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    For    For
E.12    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 500 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.13    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.14    Grant authority for the use of up to 2.5% of issued capital in the Stock Option Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Grant authority for the use of up to 1.0% of issued capital in the Restricted Stock Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.17    Amend Article 15 of the Bylaws regarding the Audit Committee    Management    For    For
E.18    Grant authority for the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

IMPRESA SOCIEDADE GESTORA DE PARTICIPACOES SO
Security    X3570M117    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    17-Apr-2009
ISIN    PTIPR0AM0000    Agenda    701847800 - Management

 

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1.    Approve to change the 2008 annual report and results, individual and consolidated, and 2008 Auditors report    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the profit’s appropriation    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the general appreciation of the Company’s Management and Auditing    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the corporate governance practice report    Management    For    For
5.    Ratify the contract of a Member of the Board of Directors : Dr. Pedro Lopo De Carvalho Norton De Matos    Management    For    For
6.    Approve the information given by the Salary Commission    Management    Against    Against
7.    Elect the Board of Directors Vice Chairman for 2007/2010    Management    For    For
8.    Approve the nomination of a Non Executive Member of the Board of Directors for 2007/2010    Management    For    For
9.    Amend the Company By Laws    Management    For    For

 

TELEVISION FRANCAISE 1 SA TF1, BOULOGNE BILLANCOUR
Security    F91255103    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    17-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000054900    Agenda    701867698 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approves the Company’s financial statements for the YE in 2008, as presented; accordingly, the shareholders’ meeting gives permanent discharge to the Directors for the performance of their duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approves the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For
O.3    Receive the special report of the auditors on agreements governed by Article L.225-38 of the French Commercial Code, approves said report and the agreements referred to therein    Management    Against    Against


O.4    Approve the noticed available earnings of EUR 244,339,483.77, taking into ac count the net income of EUR 138,921,498.49 and the retained earnings of EUR 105,417,985.28, approves the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the income for the FY be appropriated as follows: dividends in cash: EUR 100,302,931.24 allocation of the balance to the retained earnings: EUR 144,036,552.53; the shareholders will receive a net dividend of EUR 0.47 per share of a par value of EUR 0.20, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend will be paid on 27 ARP 2009; in the event that the Company holds so me of its own shares: the dividend on such shares shall be allocated to the retained earnings account; as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as follows: EUR 0.65 for FY 2005, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, EUR 0.85 for FY 2006, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, EUR 0.85 for FY 2007, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code    Management    For    For
O.5    Ratify the co-optation of Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Director, to replace Claude Cohen who resigned, for the remainder of Claude Cohen’s term of office, i.e. until the shareholders’ meeting called to approve the financial statements for the FY 2008    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patricia Barbizet as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Martin Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.8    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Olivier Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.9    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patrick Le Lay as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.10    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Nonce Paolini as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.11    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.12    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Haim Saban as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.13    Approve to renew the appoint the Company Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.14    Re-appoint the Societe Francaise De participation ET DE Gestion SFPG as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.15    Authorizes the Board of Directors to buy back the Company’s shares on the open market, subject to the conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR 25.00, minimum sale price EUR 15.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 533,000,000.00; authorization is given for an 18 month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier authorizations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Authorizes the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with various authorizations of shares purchase granted by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, in particular Resolution 15, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period; this authorization is given for an 18-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier authorization to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital by issuance, with the shareholders’ preferred subscription rights maintained, of ordinary shares of the Company and any kind of securities giving access to shares of the Company; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this overall ceiling of capital increase is common to Resolutions 19, 20, 22 and 23 and the total nominal amount of the capital increases carried out accordingly with these resolutions shall count against this overall ceiling; the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 900,000,000.00; this amount is common to the debt securities issued accordingly with Resolution 19, is autonomous and distinct from the amount of the debt securities issued accordingly with Resolution 24 and from the amount of the debt securities which would be decided by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article L.228-40 of the French Commercial Code; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 400,000,000.00, by way of capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or other sums, provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law under the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares by raising the par value of existing shares, or by a combination of these methods; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.19    Approve to delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital by issuance, with waiver of shareholders’ pre-emptive rights, of ordinary shares of the Company and any kind of securities giving access to shares of the Company; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this amount shall count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 900,000,000.00; this amount the ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against


E.20    Approve that, the Board of Directors may decide, for each 1 of the issue decide accordingly with Resolution 17 and 19, to increase the number of securities to be issued in the event of a capital increase with or without preferential subscription right to shareholders, at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial issue; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.21    Authorize the Board of Directors, for the issue decided accordingly with Resolution 19, within the limit of 10% of the Company’s share capital, over a 12-month period, to set the issue price of the ordinary shares or securities to be issued, in accordance with the terms and condition determined by the shareholders’ meeting; this authorization is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.22    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing ordinary shares of the Company or securities giving access to the capital, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.23    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue accordingly with Resolution 19, Company’s ordinary shares or securities giving access to the Company’s existing or future ordinary shares, in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer initiated in France or abroad, by the Company concerning the shares of quoted Company; the amount of capital increase carried out by virtue of the present resolution shall count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.24    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in France or abroad, the share capital up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 900,000,000.00, by issuance of any securities giving right to the allocation of debt securities; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.25    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favour of employees of corporate officers of the Company and related Companies, who are members of a Company Savings Plan; this delegation is given for a 26-month period and for an amount that shall not exceed 10% of the Company’s capital; the ceiling of the present delegation is autonomous and distinct and the amount of such    Management    Against    Against
   capital increase shall neither count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolutions 17, 18, nor the ceiling of the Resolution 15 of the shareholders’ meeting of 17 APR 2008; this delegation supersedes the fraction unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect; the shareholders’ meeting decides to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above         
E.26    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in 1 or more transactions, to employees, corporate officers of the Company and related Companies or groups of economic interest, options giving the right either to subscribe for new shares in the Company to be issued through a share capital increase, or to purchase existing shares purchased by the Company, it being provided that the options shall not give rights to subscribe or to purchase to a number of shares, which shall exceed the legal limits; the shareholders’ meeting decides to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the fraction unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.27    Amend the Article 7 of the Bylaws: Class paying up rights to fractions of shares, to comply with provisions governed by Article 36 of the Law 86-1067, dated 30 SEP 1986    Management    Against    Against
E.28    Amend the Article 28 of the Bylaws: Lawsuit, related to the Lawsuits between the shareholders and the Company and, or its Directors    Management    Against    Against


E.29    Authorize the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of the meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For

 

SONAE SGPS SA, MAIA
Security    X8252W176    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Apr-2009
ISIN    PTSON0AM0001    Agenda    701852522 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the Companys annual report, balance sheet and the individual and consolidated accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to decide on the proposed appropriation of the FY net result    Management    For    For
3.    Approve to assess the Management and Audit of the Company    Management    For    For
4.    Ratify the co-option exercised by the Board of Directors up to the shareholders general meeting    Management    For    For
5.    Grant authority for the purchase and sale of own shares up to the legal limit of 10%    Management    For    For
6.    Grant authority for the purchase and sale of bonds issue by the Company up to the legal limit of 10%    Management    For    For
7.    Grant authority for the purchase and for the holding of shares of the Company by direct or indirect Subsidiary Companies    Management    For    For
8.    Grant authority of granting own shares up to the limit of 1% of the Companys share capital to the Executive Directors and Senior Managers of the Company or of its Controlled Companies, according to the terms of the medium term Performance Bonus Plan    Management    Against    Against
9.    Amend the Paragraph 1 of Article 21 and Paragraphs 3, 4, 5 Subparagraph [c] of 6, 7 and 8 of Article 23 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For

 

WOLTERS KLUWER NV
Security    ADPV09931    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    NL0000395903    Agenda    701855390 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION DATE SET ON 30 MAR 2009. SHARES CAN BE TRADED THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening    Non-Voting      
2.a    Receive the report of the Executive Board for 2008    Non-Voting      
2.b    Receive the report of the Supervisory Board for 2008    Non-Voting      
3.a    Adopt the financial statements for 2008 as included in the annual report for 2008    Management    For    For
3.b    Approve to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.65 per ordinary share in cash or, at the option of the holders of ordinary shares, in the form of ordinary shares    Management    For    For
4.a    Approve to release the Members of the Executive Board from liability for the exercise of their duties, as stipulated in Article 28 of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
4.b    Approve to release the Members of the Supervisory Board from liability for the exercise of their duties, as stipulated in Article 28 of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
5.a    Re-appoint Mr. P.N. Wakkie as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.b    Re-appoint Mr. L.P. Forman as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.c    Appoint Ms. B.M. Dalibard as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
6.a    Grant authority to issue shares and/or grant rights to subscribe for shares    Management    For    For
6.b    Grant authority to restrict or exclude pre-emptive rights    Management    For    For
7.    Authorize the Executive Board to acquire own shares    Management    For    For
8.    Approve to instruct KPMG Accountants N.V    Management    For    For
9.    Any other business    Non-Voting      
10.    Closing    Non-Voting      

 


TOMRA SYS A/S
Security    R91733114    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    NO0005668905    Agenda    701885191 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening of the general meeting by the Chairman of the Board of Directors; registration of attending shareholders, including shareholders represented by proxy    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Elect the Chairperson of the meeting    Management    For    For
3.    Elect a person to sign the minutes of the general meeting together with the Chairman of the meeting    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the notice of the meeting and the agenda    Management    For    For
5.    Receive the report by the Management on the status of the Company and the Group    Management    For    For
6.    Approve the annual report and annual accounts for 2008; an ordinary dividend of NOK 0.50 per share shall be distributed; eligible for dividend for a share is the one being owner of the share by the end of 21 APR 2009; the shares will be traded on Oslo Stock Exchange excluding dividend as from 22 APR 2009    Management    For    For
7.    Approve the declaration from the Board of Directors on the fixing of salaries and other remunerations to leading personnel are duly noted; the declaration regarding remuneration in the form of shares etc. is approved as binding for the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
8.    Approve that for the period APR 2008 to APR 2009, the Members of the Board of Directors are remunerated as follows [last year’s figures in brackets]: Chairman of the Board: NOK 500,000 [720,000] External Board Members: NOK 385,000 [385,000] Internal Board Members: NOK 225,000 [225,000] Chairpersons and Members of the Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, Corporate Responsibility Committee and Nomination Committee are to be given a remuneration of NOK 45,000 [45,000] and NOK 30,000 [30,000], respectively; the Auditor’s fee for 2008 of NOK 1,000,000 for audit of Tomra Systems ASA per invoice is approved    Management    For    For
9.    Re-elect Messrs. Tom Knoff, Ole Dahl and Hild Kinder as the Nomination Committee and re-elect Messrs. Svein Rennemo, Jorgen Randers, Hege M. Norheim, Bjorn M. Wiggen and Aniela Gjos as the Board Members and the Committee nominates Messrs. Svein Rennemo and Bjorn M. Wiggen as the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively    Management    For    For
10.    Elect the Auditor    Management    For    For
11.    Approve the share capital of the Company is reduced by NOK 5,000,000 by cancellation of 5,000,000 treasury shares; the reduction will come into force when it is registered by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises; amend the entry into force the Articles of Association as follows: Section 4 the share capital is NOK 150,020,078 divided into 150,020,078 shares, each having a par value of NOK 1.00    Management    For    For
12.    Authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with the Norwegian Public Limited Liabilities Act Section 9-4, to acquire and dispose of treasury shares; [Authority remains in force until the next AGM]; the Company may acquire shares up to a total par value of NOK 10,000,000; the price paid for the share may not be less than NOK 10 or greater than NOK 100; the acquisitions shall be made on the stock exchange within a normal spread. Treasury shares may only be disposed of in order to carry out the Share Saving Program and Share Option Program for the Group’s employees, and in connection with mergers and acquisitions of companies and businesses; the authority will enter into force once it is registered by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises    Management    For    For


13.    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by up to NOK 15,000,000 by subscription of new shares; the authority may only be employed in connection with mergers and acquisitions of companies or businesses; the shareholder’s pre-emptive rights pursuant to the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act Section 10-4 may be disapplied; the authorization encompasses non-cash share contributions and the right to assume special obligations on the Company, as well as a decision on a merger; the authorization shall be valid until the next AGM in the Company; if the authorization is employed, the Board of Directors may amend Section 4 of the Articles of Association accordingly    Management    For    For

 

REED ELSEVIER PLC
Security    758205207    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RUK    Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    US7582052079    Agenda    933015542 - Management

 

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01    TO RECEIVE THE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT AS SET OUT IN THE REED ELSEVIER ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2008    Management    For    For
03    TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR 2008 ON THE COMPANY’S ORDINARY SHARES    Management    For    For
04    TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID    Management    For    For
05    TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS    Management    For    For
06    TO RE-ELECT IAN SMITH AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
07    TO RE-ELECT MARK ELLIOTT AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
08    TO RE-ELECT DAVID REID AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
09    TO RE-ELECT LORD SHARMAN AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
10    TO INCREASE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL    Management    For    For
11    AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES    Management    For    For
12    DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (TO BE PROPOSED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For
13    AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES (TO BE PROPOSED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For
14    NOTICE PERIOD FOR GENERAL MEETINGS (TO BE PROPOSED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION)    Management    For    For

 

SWISSCOM LTD.
Security    871013108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SCMWY    Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    US8710131082    Agenda    933018295 - Management

 

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01    ANNUAL REPORT, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SWISSCOM LTD AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008, REPORTS OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS    Management    For    For
02    APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS AND DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND    Management    For    For
03    DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD    Management    For    For
04    CAPITAL REDUCTION    Management    For    For
5A    RE-ELECTION OF MICHEL GOBET TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
5B    RE-ELECTION OF DR. TORSTEN G. KREINDL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
5C    RE-ELECTION OF RICHARD ROY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
5D    RE-ELECTION OF OTHMAR VOCK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
5E    ELECTION OF HANSUELI LOOSLI TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
06    RE-ELECTION OF STATUTORY AUDITORS    Management    For    For


MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENG
Security    D55535104    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    22-Apr-2009
ISIN    DE0008430026    Agenda    701856671 - Management

 

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   Please note that shareholders must be registered in beneficial owner name to be eligible to vote at this meeting. Please note that you must check on ProxyEdge for your specific sub custodian deadline. Votes received after this specific deadline can not be processed. Broadridge will disclose the beneficial owner information for voted accounts and blocking may apply. Please contact your client service representative for further details.    Non-Voting      
   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.A    Submission of the report of the Supervisory Board and the corporate governance report including the remuneration report for the financial year 2008    Non-Voting      
1.B    Submission of the adopted Company financial statements and management report for the financial year 2008, the approved consolidated financial statements and management report for the Group for the financial year 2008, and the explanatory report on the information in accordance with Sections 289 para. 4 and 315 para. 4 of the German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution on the appropriation of the net retained profits    Management    For    For
3.    Resolution to approve the actions of the Board of Management    Management    For    For
4.    Resolution to approve the actions of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    Authorisation to buy back and use own shares    Management    For    For
6.    Authorisation to buy back own shares using derivatives    Management    For    For
7.1.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Prof. Dr. Peter Gruss    Management    For    For
7.2.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Prof. Dr. Henning Kagermann    Management    For    For
7.3.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Peter L scher    Management    For    For
7.4.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Wolfgang Mayrhuber    Management    For    For
7.5.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Prof. Karel Van Miert    Management    For    For
7.6.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Dr. e. h. Bernd Pischetsrieder    Management    For    For
7.7.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Anton van Rossum    Management    For    For
7.8.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Dr. Hans-J rgen Schinzler    Management    Against    Against
7.9.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Dr. Ron Sommer    Management    For    For
7.10.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Dr. Thomas Wellauer    Management    For    For
8.    Resolution to cancel Contingent Capital 2003 I as well as the existing authorisation for increasing the share capital under “Authorised Capital Increase 2004”, to replace this with a new authorisation “Authorised Capital Increase 2009” and to amend Article 4 of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
9.    Resolution to amend Articles 3 (entry in the shareholder’s register) and 6 (registration for the Annual General Meeting) of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
10.    Resolution to amend Article 7 of the Articles of Association (electronic participation in the Annual General Meeting and postal vote)    Management    For    For
11.    Resolution to amend Articles 12 and 13 of the Articles of Association (Supervisory Board)    Management    For    For


GROUPE DANONE, PARIS
Security    F12033134    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120644    Agenda    701837823 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 1.20 per share    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the stock dividend program    Management    For    For
O.5    Receive the Auditors’ special report regarding related party transactions    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Reelect Mr. Richard Goblet D’Alviella as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Re-elect Mr. Christian Laubie as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.8    Re-elect Mr. Jean Laurent as a Director    Management    For    For
O.9    Re-elect Mr. Hakan Mogren as a Director    Management    For    For
O.10    Re-elect Mr. Benoit Potier as a Director    Management    For    For
O.11    Elect MR. Guylaine Saucier as a Director    Management    For    For
O.12    Approve the remuneration of the Directors in the aggregate amount of EUR 600,000    Management    For    For
O.13    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For
O.14    Approve the creation of the Danone Eco-Systeme Fund    Management    For    For
E.15    Approve to change the Company name to Danone    Management    For    For
E.16    Amend the Article 7 of Bylaws regarding: auhtorize the share capital increase    Management    For    For
E.17    Amend the Articles 10 of Association Regarding: shareholders identification    Management    For    For
E.18    Amend the Article 18 of Bylaws regarding: attendance to Board meetings through video conference and telecommunication    Management    For    For
E.19    Amend the Article 22 of Bylaws regarding: Record Date    Management    For    For
E.20    Amend the Article 26 of Bylaws regarding: electronic voting    Management    For    For
E.21    Amend the Article 27 of Bylaws regarding: authorize the Board for the issuance of bonds    Management    For    For
E.22    Amend the Articles 27 and 28 of Association regarding: quorum requirements for ordinary and extraordinary general meetings    Management    For    For
E.23    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 45 million    Management    For    For
E.24    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 30 Million    Management    For    For
E.25    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegations submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    For    For
E.26    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to EUR 25 million for future exchange offers    Management    For    For
E.27    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    For    For
E.28    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 33 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.29    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.30    Grant authority up to 6 million shares for use in stock option plan    Management    For    For
E.31    Grant authority up to 2 million shares for use in restricted stock plan    Management    Against    Against
E.32    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.33    Grant authority for the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For


NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
Security    H57312649    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    CH0038863350    Agenda    701860909 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 525807, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR SHARES MUST BE RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION, YOUR NAME MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SHARES HAVE BEEN RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.1    Receive the 2008 annual report, financial statements of Nestle SA and consolidated financial statements of the Nestle Group, reports of the statutory Auditors    Management    For    For
1.2    Receive the 2008 compensation report    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to release the Members of the Board of Directors and the Management    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropiration of profits resulting from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A. and Dividends of CHF 1.40 per share    Management    For    For
4.1.1    Re-elect Mr. Daniel Borel to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
4.1.2    Re-elect Mrs. Carolina Mueller Mohl to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
4.2    Elect KPMG S.A., Geneva branch as the Statutory Auditor for a term of 1 year    Management    For    For
5.    Approve to cancel 180,000,000 repurchased under the Share Buy-back Programme launched on 24 AUG 2007 and reduce the share capital by CHF 18,000,000    Management    For    For

 

DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG, KOELN
Security    D1908N106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Apr-2009
ISIN    DE0008232125    Agenda    701854704 - Management

 

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   Please note that shareholders must be registered in beneficial owner name to be eligible to vote at this meeting. Please note that you must check on ProxyEdge for your specific sub custodian deadline. Votes received after this specific deadline can not be processed. Broadridge will disclose the beneficial owner information for voted accounts and blocking may apply. Please contact your client service representative for further details.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the audited financial statements, the approved consolidated financial statements, the management report for the Company and the Group for the 2008 financial year as well as the report of the Supervisory Board    Non-Voting      
2.    Appropriation of the distributable profit for the 2008 financial year    Management    For    For
3.    Approval of Executive Board’s acts for the 2008 financial year    Management    For    For
4.    Approval of Supervisory Board’s acts for the 2008 financial year    Management    For    For
5.    Authorisation to purchase own shares    Management    For    For
6.    Creation of new Authorised Capital B for employee shares and a corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
7.    Amendment to the Articles of Association to abolish concessionary flights for Supervisory Board members    Management    For    For
8.    Appointment of auditors for the annual financial statements in the 2009 financial year    Management    For    For


ING GROEP N V
Security    N4578E413    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    27-Apr-2009
ISIN    NL0000303600    Agenda    701852712 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION DATE SET ON 30 MAR 2009. SHARES CAN BE TRADED THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening remarks and announcements    Non-Voting      
2.A    Report of the Executive Board for 2008    Non-Voting      
2.B    Report of the Supervisory Board for 2008    Non-Voting      
2.C    Approve the annual accounts for 2008    Management    For    For
3.A    Profit retention and Distribution Policy    Non-Voting      
3.B    Approve the dividend for 2008, a total dividend of EUR 0.74 per [depositary receipt for an] ordinary share will be proposed to the general meeting, taking into account the interim dividend of EUR 0.74 paid in AUG 2008, as a result hereof no final dividend will be paid out for 2008    Management    For    For
4.    Remuneration report    Non-Voting      
5.    Corporate Governance    Non-Voting      
6.    Corporate Responsibility    Non-Voting      
7.A    Grant discharge to the Members of the Executive Board in respect of the duties performed during the year 2008 FY, as specified in the 2008 annual accounts, the report of the Executive Board, the Corporate Governance Chapter, the chapter on Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the statements made in the general meeting    Management    For    For
7.B    Grant discharge to the Members of the Supervisory Board in respect of the duties performed in the 2008 FY, as specified in the 2008 annual accounts, the report of the Supervisory Board, the Corporate governance chapter, the remuneration report and the statements made in the general meeting    Management    For    For
8.A    Appoint of Jan Hommen as the Members of the Executive Board as of the end of the general meeting on 27 April 2009 until the end of the AGM in 2013, subject to extension or renewal    Management    For    For
8.B    Appoint of Mr. Patrick Flynn as the Members of the Executive Board as of the end of the general meeting on 27 April 2009 until the end of the AGM in 2013, subject to extension or renewal    Management    For    For
9.A    Re-appoint Mr. Godfried Van Der Lugt as the Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
9.B    Appoint Mr. Tineke Bahlmann as the Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
9.C    Appoint Mr. Jeroen Van Der Veer as the Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
9.D    Appoint Mr. Lodewijk De Waal as the Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize to issue ordinary, to grant the right to take up such shares and to restrict or exclude preferential rights of shareholders; [Authority expires on 27 October 2010 [subject to extension by the general meeting]]; for a total of 200,000,000 ordinary shares, plus for a total of 200,000,000 ordinary shares, only if these shares are issued in connection with the take over of a business or a Company    Management    For    For
11.    Authorize the Executive Board to acquire in the name of the Company fully paid-up ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company or depositary receipts for such shares, this authorization is subject to such a maximum that the Company shall not hold more than: 10% of the issued share capital, plus 10% of the issued share capital as a result of a major capital restructuring, the authorization applies for each manner of acquisition of ownership for which the law requires an authorization like the present one, the purchase price shall not be less than 1 eurocent and not higher than the highest price at which the depositary receipts for the Company’s ordinary shares are traded on the Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext on the date on which the purchase contract is concluded or on the preceding day of stock market trading; [Authority expires on 27 OCT 2010]    Management    For    For
12.    Any other business and conclusion    Non-Voting      


CARREFOUR SA, PARIS
Security    F13923119    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120172    Agenda    701849979 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN DELETED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and discharge Directors    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the transaction with Mr. Jose Luis Duran regarding severance payments    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the transaction with Mr. Lars Olofsson regarding severance payments    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the treatment of losses and dividends of EUR 1.08 per share    Management    For    For
O.6    Elect Mr. Lars Olofsson as a Director    Management    For    For
O.7    Re-elect Mr. Rene Abate as a Director    Management    For    For
O.8    Re-elect Mr. Nicolas Bazire as a Director    Management    For    For
O.9    Re-elect Mr. Jean Martin Folz as a Director    Management    For    For
O.10    Re-appoint Deloitte and Associes as the Auditor and Beas as Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.11    Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditor    Management    For    For
O.12    Ratify Mr. Bernard Perod as the Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.13    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued capital    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.15    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 500 million    Management    For    For
E.16    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to an aggregate nominal amount of EUR 350 million    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 500 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant authority for the issued capital up to 3% for use in Stock Option Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.20    Grant authority for the issued capital up to 0.2% for use in restricted Stock Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.21    Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.22    Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan for international employees    Management    For    For
   Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and reports of the Statutory Auditors    Non-Voting      
   Conventions referred to in Articles L.225-38 and L.225-42-1 of the Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


SONAE CAPITAL SGPS SA, LISBOA
Security    X8252W150    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    PTSNP0AE0008    Agenda    701859956 - Management

 

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1.    Approve the annual report and accounts and the consolidated annual report and accounts for 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the resolution on the proposed appropriation of the 2008 net loss    Management    For    For
3.    Approve to assess the Management and Audit of the Company    Management    For    For
4.    Approve to fill the vacant positions in the statutory governing bodies and in the remuneration Committee, should they occur up to the date of the shareholders general meeting    Management    For    For
5.    Approve the remunerations of the Members of the Remuneration Committee    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 15 MAY 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF SECOND CALL COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

SHIRE PLC
Security    G8124V108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    JE00B2QKY057    Agenda    701873350 - Management

 

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1.    Receive the Company’s accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2008 together with the Director’s report and the Auditor’s report on those accounts    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the Directors remuneration report for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Dr. Barry Price as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
4.    Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion the meeting to the conclusion of the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010    Management    For    For
5.    Authorize the Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee of the Board to determine the remuneration of the Auditors    Management    For    For
6.    Authorize the Directors to allot relevant Securities [as defined in the Company’s Articles of Association] by Article 10 paragraph [B] of the company’s Articles of Association be renewed and for this purpose the authorized allotment amount shall be: [a] GBP 9,337,043 of relevant Securities; and [b] solely in connection with an allotment pursuant to an offer by way of a rights issue [as defined in the Company’s Articles of Association, but only if and to the extent that such offer is implemented by way of rights], GBP 18,674,086 of relevant securities comprising equity securities [as defined in the Company’s Articles of Association] [after deducting from such limit any relevant securities allotted under paragraph (a) above]; [Authority expires the earlier of the allotment period on 28 APR 2009 and ending on the earlier of 27 JUL 2010 or the conclusion of the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010]; and the Directors may allot relevant securities after the expiry of this authority in pursuance of such an offer or agreement made prior to such expiry    Management    For    For
S.7    Authorize the Directors, subject to the passing of the previous Resolution, to allot equity securities [as defined in the Company’s Articles of Association] wholly for cash, by Article 10 paragraph (D) of the Company’s Articles of Association be renewed and for this purpose the Non pre-emptive Amount [as defined in the Company’s Articles of Association] shall be GBP 1,400,556 of equity securities; [Authority expires the earlier of the period commencing on 28 APR 2009 and ending on the earlier of 27 JUL 2010 or the conclusion of the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010]; and the Directors may allot equity securities after the expiry of this authority in pursuance of such an offer or agreement made prior to such expiry    Management    For    For
S.8    Grant authority to the market purchases    Management    For    For


ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN
Security    D03080112    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    DE0008404005    Agenda    701857015 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the approved Annual Financial Statements and the approved Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and of the Management Reports for Allianz SE and for the Group, the Explanatory Report on the information pursuant to paragraph 289 (4), paragraph 31-5 (4) of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) as well as the Report of the Supervisory Board for the fiscal year 2008    Non-Voting      
2.    Appropriation of net earnings    Management    For    For
3.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Management Board    Management    For    For
4.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    By-election to the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
6.    Authorization to acquire treasury shares for trading purposes    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire and utilize treasury shares for other purposes    Management    For    For
8.    Authorization to use derivatives in connection with the acquisition of treasury shares pursuant to Paragraph 71 (1) no. 8 of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For
9.    Amendment to the Statutes in accordance with Paragraph 67 German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For
10.A    Other amendments to the Statutes: Cancellation of provisions regarding the first Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
10.B    Other amendments to the Statutes: Anticipatory resolutions on the planned Law on the Implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Aktionaersrechterichtlinie)    Management    For    For
11.    Approval of control and profit transfer agreement between Allianz SE and Allianz Shared Infrastructure Services SE    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      

 

COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PA
Security    P8228H104    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRSBSPACNOR5    Agenda    701872144 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Ratify the codec option number 200.2008, which deals with the annual leave of the Executive officers of the Companies controlled by the government    Management      


COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PA
Security    P8228H104    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRSBSPACNOR5    Agenda    701872168 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
I.    Approve to take cognizance of the accounts of the Administrators and financial statements accompanied by the opinions of the finance committee and External Auditors, relating to the 2008 FY, in accordance with the report of the Administration, the balance sheet and corresponding explanatory notes    Management      
II.    Approve the destination of the YE results of 2008    Management      
III.    Elect the Members of the Finance Committee    Management      

 

ASTRAZENECA PLC, LONDON
Security    G0593M107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    GB0009895292    Agenda    701834839 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE “IN FAVOR” OR “AGAINST” FOR BELOW RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Receive the Company’s accounts and the reports of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to confirm the first interim dividend of USD 0.55 [27.8 pence, 3.34 SEK] per ordinary share and confirm the final dividend for 2008, the second interim dividend of USD 1.50 [104.8 pence, SEK 12.02] per ordinary share    Management    For    For
3.    Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Auditor    Management    For    For
4.    Authorize the Directors to agree the remuneration of the Auditor    Management    For    For
5.A    Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.B    Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.C    Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.D    Elect Mr. Bo Angelin as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.E    Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.F    Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.G    Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.H    Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.I    Elect Mr. Rudy Markham as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.J    Elect Ms. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.K    Elect Ms. John Varley as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
5.L    Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in accordance with Article 65 of the Company’s Articles of Association, who will retire at the AGM in 2010    Management    For    For
6.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration report for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For


7.    Authorize the Company and make donations to Political Parties to make donations to Political Organizations other than political parties; and incur political expenditure during the period commencing on the date of this resolution and ending on the date the of the Company’s AGM, provided that in each case any such donation and expenditure made by the Company or by any such subsidiary shall not exceed USD 250,000 per Company and together with those made by any subsidiary and the Company shall not exceed in aggregate USD 250,000, as specified    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Director to allot new shares by Article 7.1 of the Company’s Article of Association renewed by the period commencing on the date of the AGM of the Company in 2010 or, if earlier, on 30 JUN 2010, and such period the Section 80 amount shall be USD 120,636,176    Management    For    For
S.9    To Authorise the directors to disapply pre-emption rights.    Management    For    For
S.10    Authorize the Company for the purpose of Section 166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of ordinary shares of USD 0.25 each in the capital of the Company provided that: the maximum number of shares which may be purchased is 144,763,412 the minimum price [exclusive of expenses] which may be paid for share is USD 0.25 the maximum price which may be paid for a share is an amount equal to 105% of the average of the middle market values of the Company’s ordinary shares as derived from the daily official list of the London Stock Exchange for the 5 business days immediately preceding the day on which such share is contracted to be purchased [authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company in 2010 or 30 JUN 2010]; except in relation to the purchase of shares the contract for which was concluded before the expiry of such authority and which might be executed wholly or partly after such expiry    Management    For    For

 

AXA SA, PARIS
Security    F06106102    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120628    Agenda    701870710 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 504193 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 0.40 per share    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the Auditors’ special report regarding related-party transactions    Management    For    For
O.5    Re-elect Mr. Jacques de Chateauvieux as the Supervisory Board Member    Management    For    For
O.6    Re-elect Mr. Anthony Hamilton as a Supervisory Board Member    Management    For    For
O.7    Re-elect Mr. Michel Pebereau as a Supervisory Board Member    Management    Against    Against
O.8    Re-elect Mr. Dominique Reiniche as a Supervisory Board Member    Management    For    For
O.9    Elect Mr. Ramon de Oliveira as a Supervisory Board Member    Management    For    For
O.10    Grant authority to the repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Grant authority to the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 1 billion for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.12    Grant authority to the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 2 billion    Management    For    For
E.13    Grant authority to the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1 billion    Management    For    For


E.14    Authorize the Board to set issue price for 10% of issued capital pursuant to issue authority without preemptive rights    Management    For    For
E.15    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote items 12 to 14 and 16 to 18    Management    For    For
E.16    Grant authority to the capital increase of up to EUR 1 billion for future exchange offers    Management    For    For
E.17    Grant authority to the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    For    For
E.18    Grant authority to the issuance of equity upon conversion of a subsidiary’s equity-linked securities for up to EUR 1 billion    Management    For    For
E.19    Approve the issuance of securities convertible into debt    Management    For    For
E.20    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.21    Approve the Stock Purchase Plan reserved for employees of international subsidiaries    Management    For    For
E.22    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.23    Grant authority to the issuance of preferred stock in favor of Axa Assurances IARD Mutuelle and Axa Assurances Vie Mutuelle for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1 billion    Management    Against    Against
E.24    Grant authority to the issuance of preferred stock with preemptive rights for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1 billion    Management    For    For
E.25    Grant authority to the issuance of preferred stock without preemptive rights for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1 billion    Management    Against    Against
E.26    Adopt the new Articles of Association, pursuant to items 23 through 25    Management    For    For
E.27    Grant authority to the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

KLABIN SEGALL SA, SAO PAULO
Security    P61239102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRKSSAACNOR8    Agenda    701896271 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.    Receive the accounts of the Board of Directors, to examine, discuss and vote on the financial statements, for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    Against    Against
B.    Approve to decide the payments of dividends    Management    For    For
C.    Approve to decide on the allocation of the result of the FY 2008 and on the distribution of dividends    Management    For    For
D.    Approve to set the global remuneration of the Board of Directors for the FY 2009    Management    For    For

 

ASTRAZENECA PLC
Security    046353108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    AZN    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US0463531089    Agenda    933020593 - Management

 

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01    TO RECEIVE THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008    Management    For    For
02    TO CONFIRM DIVIDENDS    Management    For    For
03    TO RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON AS AUDITOR    Management    For    For
04    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR    Management    For    For
5A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS SCHWEITZER    Management    For    For
5B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID BRENNAN    Management    For    For
5C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIMON LOWTH    Management    For    For
5D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BO ANGELIN    Management    For    For
5E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN BUCHANAN    Management    For    For
5F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PHILIPPE COURTOIS    Management    For    For


5G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE HENNEY    Management    For    For
5H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE HOOPER    Management    For    For
5I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUDY MARKHAM    Management    For    For
5J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAME NANCY ROTHWELL    Management    For    For
5K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN VARLEY    Management    For    For
5L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARCUS WALLENBERG    Management    For    For
06    TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008    Management    For    For
07    TO AUTHORISE LIMITED EU POLITICAL DONATIONS    Management    For    For
08    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT UNISSUED SHARES    Management    For    For
09    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS    Management    For    For
10    TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN SHARES    Management    For    For

 

E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF
Security    D24914133    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    DE000ENAG999    Agenda    701852914 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’ PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory Board, the group financial statements and group annual report, and the report pursuant to sect ions 289[4] and 315[4] of the German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distribute profit of EUR 2,856,795,549 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR 1.50 per no-par share ex-dividend and payable date: 05 MAY 2009    Management    For    For
3.    Ratification of the Acts of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Ratification of the Acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    Election of Mr. Jens P. Heyerdahl D.Y. to the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
6.A    Election of the auditor for the 2009 financial year as well as for the inspection of financial statements: PricewaterhouseCoopers Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftspruefungsgesellschaft, Duesseldorf, is appointed as the auditor for the annual as well as the consolidated financial statements for the 2009 financial year.    Management    For    For
6.B    Election of the auditor for the 2009 financial year as well as for the inspection of financial statements: in addition, PricewaterhouseCoopers Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftspruefungsgesellschaft, Duesseldorf, is appointed as the auditor for the inspection of the abbreviated financial statements and the interim management report for the first half of the 2009 financial year.    Management    For    For
7.    Renewal of the authorization to acquire own shares    Management    For    For
8.    Resolution on the creation of authorized capital and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
9.A    Resolution on the authorization to issue convertible and/or warrant bonds , profit-sharing rights and/or participating bonds, the creation of contingent capital, and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association a) authorization I: the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the con sent of the Supervisory Board, to issue bonds or profit-sharing rights of up to EUR 5,000,000,000, conferring convertible and/or option rights for shares of the Company, on or before 05 MAY 2014 shareholders shall be granted subscription except, for residual amounts, for the granting of such rights to other bondholders, and for the issue of bonds conferring convertible and/or option rights for shares of the company of up to 10% of the share capital if such bonds are    Management    For    For


   issued at a price not materially below their theoretical market value shareholders’ subscription rights shall also be excluded for the issue of profit-sharing rights and/or participating bonds without convertible or option rights with debenture like features, the Company’s share capital shall be increased accordingly by up to EUR 175,000,000 through the issue of up to 175,000,000 new registered shares, insofar as convertible and/or option rights are exercised [contingent capital 2009 I]         
9.B    Resolution on the authorization to issue convertible and/or warrant bonds , profit-sharing rights and/or participating bonds, the creation of contingent capital, and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association b) authorization ii: the board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to issue bonds or profit-sharing rights of up to EUR 5,000,000,000, conferring convertible and/or option rights for shares of the company, on or before 05 May 2014, shareholders shall be granted subscription except, for residual amounts, for the granting of such rights to other bondholders, and for the issue of bonds conferring convertible and/or option rights for shares of the company of up to 10 pct. of the share capital if such bonds are issued at a price not materially below their theoretical market value, shareholders’ subscription rights shall also be excluded for the issue of profit-sharing rights and/or participating bonds without convertible or option rights with debenture-like features, the Company’s share capital shall be increased accordingly by up to EUR 175,000,000 through the issue of up to 175,000,000 new registered shares, insofar as convertible and/or option rights are exercised [contingent capital 2009 II]    Management    For    For
10.    Adjustment of the object of the Company and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
11.A    Amendments to the Articles of Association in accordance with the implementation of the shareholders’ rights act [ARUG] a) amendment to section 19[2]2 of the Articles of Association in respect of the Board of Directors being authorized to allow the audiovisual transmission of the shareholders’ meeting    Management    For    For
11.B    Amendments to the Articles of Association in accordance with the implementation of the shareholders’ rights act [ARUG] b) amendment to section 20[1] of the Articles of Association in respect of proxy-voting instructions being issued in written or electronically in a manner defined by the Company    Management    For    For
11.C    Amendments to the Articles of Association in accordance with the implementation of the shareholders’ rights act [ARUG] c) amendment to section 18[2] of the Articles of Association in respect of shareholders being entitled to participate and vote at the shareholders’ meeting if they register with the Company by the sixth day prior to the meeting    Management    For    For
12.    Approval of the control and profit transfer agreement with the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, E.ON Einundzwanzigste Verwaltungs GMBH, effective until at least 31 DEC 2013    Management    For    For
13.    Approval of the control and profit transfer agreement with the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, E. On Zweiundzwanzigste Verwaltungs Gmbh, effective until at least 31 DEC 2013    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      

 

AAREAL BANK AG, WIESBADEN
Security    D00379111    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    DE0005408116    Agenda    701869173 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 16 APR 2009, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      


1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory Board, the group financial statements, the group annual report and the reports pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution of the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 4,000,000 as follows: EUR 4,000,000 shall be allocated to the other revenue reserves    Management    For    For
3.    Ratification of the acts of the Board of the Managing Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    Appointment of the Auditors for the 2009 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Frankfurt    Management    For    For
6.    Renewal of the authorization to acquire own shares for trading purposes the Company shall be authorized to acquired own shares, at a price not deviating more than 10% from the market price of the shares, on or before 06 NOV 2010; the trading portfolio of shares acquired for such purpose shall not exceed 5% of the share capital at the end of any given day    Management    For    For
7.    Renewal of the authorization to acquire own shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, at prices not deviating more than 10% from the market price of the shares, on or before 06 NOV 2010; the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to sell the shares on the Stock Exchange or to offer them to all shareholders, to dispose of the shares in a manner other than the Stock Exchange or an offer to all shareholders if the shares are sold at a price not materially below their market price, to use the shares in connection with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying conversion or option rights, to offer the shares to holders of conversion or rights and to retire the shares    Management    For    For
8.    Amendment to Section 9(5) of the Articles of Association, as follows: each member of the Supervisory Board shall receive a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 20,000, the Chairman shall receive twice, and the Deputy Chairman 1 and a half times, this amount; furthermore, each Committee Member [except members of the nomination committee and the urgency Committee] shall receive an additional fixed annual remuneration of EUR 10,000; Committee Chairmen EUR 20,000    Management    For    For
9.    Amendment to Section 18(1)3 of the Article of Association in respect of the increase of share capital against contributions requiring a majority of not less than three fourths of the share capital represented at the passing of the resolution    Management    For    For
10.    Amendments to the Articles of Association in accordance with the Law on the implementation of the shareholder Rights Directive [ARUG], as follows: Section 15(1), in respect of the convocation of the shareholders meeting being published pursuant to the statutory regulations Section 15(2), in respect of shareholders being entitled to participate and vote at the shareholders meeting if they register with the Company by the sixth day prior to the meeting and provide evidence of their shareholding Section 15(3), in respect of the day of the shareholders meeting not being included in the calculation of the various deadlines for the shareholders meeting Section 16(2), in respect of proxy-voting instructions being issued/withdrawn in written form Section 19(2), in respect of the Board of Managing Directors being authorized to allow the audiovisual transmission of the shareholders meeting    Management    For    For

 

PPR SA, PARIS
Security    F7440G127    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000121485    Agenda    701876875 - Management

 

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   “French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
o.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Director and the Auditors, approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE 2008, as presented    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors; approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For


O.3    Approve the Company’s financial statements as presented, showing: net earnings of EUR 76,521,207.80 increased by the previous retained earning of EUR 1,624,687,687.06 i.e a distributable profit balance of EUR 1,701,208,894.96 and resolve to appropriate the distributable earnings as specified: to the legal reserve: EUR 0.00, to the dividends: EUR 417,632,744.10, to the retained earnings: EUR 1,283,576,150.76; receive a net dividend of EUR 3.30 per share and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French General Tax Code, the dividend will be paid on 14 MAY 2009, the amount of the unpaid dividend on shares held by the Company shall be allocated to the retained earnings account as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as specified: EUR 2.72, distributed in 2006 and entitled to the 40% deduction, EUR 3.00, distributed in 2007 and entitled to the 10% deduction EUR 3.45, distributed in 2008 and entitled to the 40% deduction    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the award total annual fees of EUR 66,000.00 to the Directors    Management    For    For
O.5    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions specified: maximum purchase price: EUR 125.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, i.e. 12,655,537 shares, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 1,581,942,125.00, the number of shares acquired by the Company with a view to their retention or their subsequent delivery in payment or exchange as part of a merger, divestment or capital contribution cannot exceed 5% of its capital, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires after 18 month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 09 JAN 2008    Management    Against    Against
E.6    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital, on one or more occasions and at its sole discretion, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with Article L.225-2 of the French Commercial Code, up too a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supercedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 14 MAY 2007    Management    For    For
E.7    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital, by issuance with the shareholder’ preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares and, or any securities giving access to capital securities and, or securities giving right to the allocation of debt securities; the maximum nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 200,000.000.00 nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000.00 and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supercedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 14 MAY 2007    Management    For    For
E.8    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, in France or abroad and, or upon the international market, by way of a public offer or by an offer governed by Article L.411-2 of the French monetary and financial market, the share capital, by issuance, with cancellation of the preferential subscription rights, of shares and, or any securities giving access to capital securities and, or securities giving right to the allocation of debt securities; the maximum nominal amount of capital increases to be carried our under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 200,000,000.00 the nominal amount of Debt Securities issued shall not exceed 6,000,000,000.00 ; authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supercedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 14 MAY 2007    Management    Against    Against
E.9    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the share capital, in one or more occasions and at its sole discretion, by way of capitalizing reserves, profits or issue premiums, by issuing bonus shares or raising the par value off existing shares, or by a combination of these methods; the amount of capital increase which may be carried accordingly with the present Resolution shall not exceed the overall amount of the sums which may be capitalized and shall not exceed the overall ceiling set fourth in Resolution 12; authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this delegation is given of a 26 month period; it supersedes the fraction unused of the delegation grated by the shareholders’ meeting of 14 MAY 2007    Management    For    For


E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to set for the issues carried out in accordance with Resolution 8, the issue price of the shares or securities giving access to the capital, accordingly with the terms and conditions determined by the shareholders’ meeting, within the limit of 10% of the Company’s share capital per year, in the framework of a share capital increase by way of issuing shares with cancellation of the preferential subscription rights; this authorization is give for a 26-month period    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Authorize the Board of Director, according with the delegation granted to it virtue the of resolution 7, 8 and 10, to increase the number of securities to be issued in the event of a capital increase with or without preferential subscription right of shareholders at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and within the limit governed by the Article L 225-135-1 and R 225-118 of the French Commercial Code and within the limit set forth the number of securities    Management    Against    Against
E.12    Approve that, the overall nominal amount pertaining to the capital increase to be carried out with the use of the delegation given by the resolutions 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 shall not exceed EUR 200,0000,000,00 the issues of debt securities to be carried out with the use of the delegation given by the resolution 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 shall not exceed EUR 6,000,000,000,00    Management    For    For
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital with cancellation of the shareholders preferential subscription rights up to 10% of the share capital [this ceiling of resolution 12 of present shareholders, meeting in consideration for the contribution in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital this authorizations granted for a 26 month period the shareholders’ meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Director to takes all necessary measure and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on one or more occasions, at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares or other securities giving access to the capital, in favour of employees and former employees of the Company and related Companies or groups, who are Members of a Company savings plan; authorization is given for a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR 5,062, 215.00; the total number of shares which may be subscribed accordingly with the present resolution shall not exceed 1,265,553 shares; authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this authorization is given for a 26-month period; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 14 MAY 2007    Management    For    For
e.15    Amend Article 10 of the bylaws related to the spreading renewal of the Directors    Management    For    For
O.16    Appoint Mr. Pierre Bellon as the Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.17    Appoint Mr. Allan Chapin as the Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.18    Appoint Mr. Luca Cordero as the Director for a 3-years period    Management    For    For
O.19    Appoint Mr. Philippe Lagayette as the Director for a 3-years period    Management    For    For
O.20    Appoint Mr. Francois-Henripinault as the Director for 4-years period    Management    For    For
O.21    Appoint Mrs. Patricia Barbizet as the Director for 4-years period    Management    For    For
O.22    Appoint Mr. Baudouin Prot as the Director for 4-years period    Management    For    For
O.23    Appoint Mr. Jean-Philippe Thierrry as the Director for 4-years period    Management    Against    Against
O.24    Appoint Mr. Aditya Mittal as the Director for 4-years period    Management    For    For
O.25    Appoint Mr. Jean-Francois Palus as the Director for 4-years period    Management    For    For
E.26    Grant authority to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and so others formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For

 

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
Security    G74079107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    GB00B24CGK77    Agenda    701878095 - Management

 

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1.    Adopt the 2008 report and the financial statements    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration report    Management    For    For
3.    Declare a final dividend    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Adrian Bellamy [Member of the remuneration committee] as a Director    Management    Abstain    Against
5.    Re-elect Dr. Peter Harf as a Director    Management    Abstain    Against
6.    Elect Mr. Andre Lacroix [Member of Audit Committee] as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors of the Company    Management    For    For


8.    Authorize the Board to determine the Auditors’ remuneration    Management    For    For
9.    Grant authority to issue of equity or equity-linked securities with the pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 23,662,000    Management    For    For
S.10    Grant authority, subject to the passing of Resolution 9, to issue of equity or equity-linked securities without the pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP 3,611,000    Management    For    For
S.10    Grant authority to market purchase 72,000,000 ordinary shares    Management    For    For
S.12    Approve that a general meeting other than an AGM may be called on not less than 14 clear days’ notice    Management    For    For

 

DIGI.COM BHD
Security    Y2070F100    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    MYL6947OO005    Agenda    701901173 - Management

 

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1.    Receive and adopt the audited financial statements of the Company for the FYE 31 DEC 2008 and the Directors’ and Auditors’ reports thereon    Management    For    For
2.    Declare a final single-tier exempt dividend of 53 sen per ordinary share of 10 sen each for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Mr. Tan Sri Leo Moggie as a Director of the Company who retires under Article 98(A) of the Articles of Association of the Company    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Sigve Brekke as a Director of the Company who retires under Article 98(E) of the Articles of Association of the Company    Management    For    For
5.    Re-appoint Messrs Ernst & Young as the Auditors of the Company and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
6.    Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries, subject to the provisions of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, and its subsidiaries, to enter into recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature with Telenor and persons connected with Telenor as specified in Section 2.3 of the circular to shareholders dated 15 APR 2009, which are necessary for the day-to-day operations and/or in the ordinary course of business of the Company and its subsidiaries on terms not more favorable to the related parties than those generally available to the public and are not detrimental to the minority shareholders of the Company and that such approval shall continue to be in force until: [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which the next AGM after the date it is required to be held pursuant to Section 143[1] of the Companies Act, 1965 [but shall not extend to such extension as may be allowed pursuant to Section 143[2] of the Companies Act, 1965]    Management    For    For

 

BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN
Security    D07112119    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    DE0005752000    Agenda    701832998 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 21 APR 2009, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory Board, the group financial statements and group annual report as well as the report by the Board of Managing Directors and the proposal for the appropriation of the distributable profit resolution on the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 1,070,080,515 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR 1.40 per no-par share the remaining amount shall be carried forward, ex-dividend and payable date: 13 MAY 2009    Management    For    For
2.    Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For


3.    Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
4.    Authorization to acquire own shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of the Company’s share capital through the Stock Exchange or by way of a public repurchase offer to all shareholders, at prices not deviating more than 10% from the market price of the shares, on or before 11 NOV 2010; the shares may be acquired by the Company’s subsidiaries or by third parties on the Company’s own account; the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to dispose of the shares in a manner other than through the Stock Exchange or by way of a public offer to all shareholders, at a price not materially below the market price of the shares , for up to 10% of the Company’s share capital; the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to use the shares in connection with mergers and acquisitions, as Employee shares for Employees and executives of the Company and its affiliates, and to retire the shares, in these cases shareholders subscription rights shall be excluded    Management    For    For
5.    Resolution on the conversion of bearer shares into registered shares, the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association and the adjustment of resolutions adopted by the shareholders meeting in 2008; the shares of the Bayer AG shall be converted from bearer into registered shares; therefore, Section 4(1) ,(2),(3),(5) and (6) and Section 15 (1) and (2) of the Articles of Association and the Resolutions under item 5A, 6A and 6B adopted by the shareholders meetings in 2008 shall be amended in respect of bearer shares being replaced by registered shares    Management    For    For
6.    Approval of the transmission of data by electronic means pursuant to Section 30(3) of the Securities Trade Act and the corresponding amendment to Section 3 of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
7.    Appointment of auditors for the 2009 FY and the interim report: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Essen    Management    For    For

 

UNILEVER PLC
Security    904767704    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    UL    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US9047677045    Agenda    933030417 - Management

 

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A1    TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008, TOGETHER WITH THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT AND THE AUDITORS’ REPORT.    Management    For    For
A2    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, APPROVE THE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 INCLUDED WITHIN THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2008.    Management    For    For
A3    TO DECLARE A DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For
A4    TO RE-ELECT MR J A LAWRENCE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A5    TO RE-ELECT MR P G J M POLMAN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A6    TO RE-ELECT THE RT HON THE LORD BRITTAN OF SPENNITHORNE QC, DL AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A7    TO RE-ELECT PROFESSOR W DIK AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A8    TO RE-ELECT MR C E GOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A9    TO RE-ELECT DR B E GROTE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A10    TO RE-ELECT MR N MURTHY AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A11    TO RE-ELECT MS H NYASULU AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A12    TO RE-ELECT MR K J STORM AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A13    TO RE-ELECT MR M TRESCHOW AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A14    TO RE-ELECT MR J VAN DER VEER AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A15    TO ELECT PROFESSOR L O FRESCO AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A16    TO ELECT MS A M FUDGE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A17    TO ELECT MR P WALSH AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A18    TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY, TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE MEMBERS.    Management    For    For
A19    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS.    Management    For    For
A20    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A21    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For


A22    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A23    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A24    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A25    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
026    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For

 

CADBURY PLC
Security    G1843B107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    GB00B2PF6M70    Agenda    701877423 - Management

 

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1.    Receive the 2008 financial statements and the Directors’ and Auditors’ reports    Management    For    For
2.    Declare and approve the final dividend    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration Report    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Roger Carr as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Mr. Todd Stitzer as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Elect Mr. Baroness Hogg as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Elect Mr. Colin Day as a Director    Management    For    For
8.    Elect Mr. Andrew Bonfield as a Director    Management    For    For
9.    Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors’ fees    Management    For    For
11.    Authorize the Directors to make political donations and to incur political expenditure    Management    For    For
12.    Authorize the Directors to allot further shares    Management    For    For
S.13    Approve to disapply pre-emption rights    Management    For    For
S.14    Authorize the Company to purchase its own shares    Management    For    For
S.15    Grant authority for the convening of general meetings at 14 days’ notice    Management    For    For

 

LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS
Security    F58485115    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000121014    Agenda    701888767 - Management

 

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Type

  

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For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the Auditors’ special report regarding related-party transactions    Management    Against    Against
O.4    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 1.60 per share    Management    For    For
O.5    Re-elect Mr. Antoine Arnault as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Re-elect Mr. Antoine Bernheim as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Re-elect Mr. Albert Frere as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.8    Re-elect Mr. Pierre Gode as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.9    Re-elect Mr. Lord Powell of Bayswater as a Director    Management    Against    Against


O.10    Elect Mr. Yves-Thilbaut De Silguy as a Director    Management    For    For
O.11    Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For
E.12    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.13    Grant authority the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 50 million    Management    For    For
E.14    Grant authority the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 50 million, with the possibility not to offer them to the public for an amount representing 20% per year    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Approve the frame of the issuances to be decided by virtue of Resolutions 13 and 14, to increase the number of securities to be issued set forth in the issuance, in the event of an excess demand, may be increased within the limit of the ceiling set forth in the said resolutions    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue shares or any securities giving access to the Company’s share capital, or giving right, in the case where the equity issued is a share, to the debt securities, in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer concerning the shares of another Company; [Authority expires for a 26-month period]; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 50,000,000.00; the nominal amount of all capital increase carried out, or to be carried out under the delegations of the Resolutions 13, 14 and, or 17 shall count against the overall value set forth in the present delegation; to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this authorization supersedes the 1 granted by the combined shareholders’ meeting of 10 MAY 2007    Management    Against    Against
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase, on 1 and more occasions, the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing shares or securities giving access to the capital or giving right, in the case where the first equity issued is a share, to a debt security, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital; [Authority expires for a 26-month]; to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this authorization supersedes the 1 granted by the shareholders’ meeting 10 MAY 2007    Management    For    For
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in 1 or more transactions, in favor of employees or executives of the Company and related Companies, options giving the right either to subscribe for new shares in the Company to be issued through a share capital increase, or to purchase existing shares purchased by the Company, it being provided that the options shall not give rights to a total numbers of shares, which shall exceed 3% of the share capital; [Authority expires for a 38-month period]; to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this authorization supersedes the 1 granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 11 MAY 2006    Management    Against    Against
E.19    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the capital on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount which shall not exceed 3% of the share capital, in favor of employees of the Company and related Companies, who are members of the Company Savings Plan; [Authority expires for a 26-month period]; to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; the shareholders’ meeting decided to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favor of the said employees; this authorization supersedes the 1 granted by the combined shareholders’ meeting of 15 MAY 2008    Management    For    For
E.20    Amend item 2 of Articles 11 ‘Board of Directors’ and 23 ‘General Meetings’ of the By-Laws in order to take into account the new Clauses in accordance with the Law 2008-776 of 04 AUG 2008, know as the French Act of Economy Modernization    Management    For    For

 

COMMERZBANK AG, FRANKFURT A/MAIN
Security    D15642107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-May-2009
ISIN    DE0008032004    Agenda    701882727 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      


   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 24 APR 2009, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE-1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the established financial statements and management report (including the explanatory report on information pursuant to Article 289 (4) of the German Commercial Code) of Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft for the FY 2008, together with the presentation of the approved consolidated financial statements and Management report (including the explanatory report on information pursuant to Article 315 (4) of the German Commercial Code) of the Commerzbank Group for the FY 2008, the report of the Supervisory Board and the corporate governance and remuneration report for the FY 2008    Non-Voting      
2.    Approve the actions of the Members of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For
3.    Approve of the actions of the Members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
4.    Resolution on the appointment of the Auditor, the Group Auditor and the Auditor tasked with reviewing the interim financial statements for FY 2009    Management    For    For
5.    Resolution on the appointment of the Auditor to review the interim financial statements for the first quarter of FY 2010    Management    For    For
6.1.    Resolution on the election of Members of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Helmut Perlet    Management    For    For
6.2.    Resolution on the election of Members of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Nikolaus Von Bomhard    Management    For    For
6.3.    Resolution on the election of Members of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Edgar Meister    Management    For    For
7.    Resolution on the authorization for Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft to purchase its own shares for the purpose of securities trading, pursuant to Article 71 (1) no. 7 AKTG    Management    For    For
8.    Resolution on the authorization for the Board of Managing Directors to increase the Banks share capital [Authorized Capital 2009/I] and amendment of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
9.    Resolution on the authorization for the Board of Managing Directors to increase the Banks share capital [Authorized Capital 2009/I] with the possibility of excluding subscription rights pursuant to Article 186 (3) 4 AKTG if contributions in kind are made and amendment of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
10.    Resolution on a capital increase of EUR 767, 879,405.80 against cash without subscription rights for shareholders pursuant to Article 7 of the FMStBG (Acceleration Act)    Management    For    For
11.    Resolution on a capital increase of up to EUR 806,273,358.80 against cash with subscription rights for shareholders pursuant to Art. 7 of the FMStBG    Management    For    For
12.    Resolution on the granting of exchange rights in favour of the Financial Market Stabilization Fund and the conditional raising of the share capital pursuant to Article 7A of the FMStBG [Conditional Capital 2009]    Management    For    For
13.    Resolution on the authorization for the Board of Managing Directors to increase the Banks share capital against contributions in kind in favour of the Financial Market Stabilization Fund    Management    For    For
14.    Resolution on an amendment the Articles 12 of the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
15.    Resolution on an amendment to the Articles of Association concerning the simplification of the granting of proxy statements    Management    For    For
16.    Resolution on an amendment to the Articles of Association to reflect a planned amendment to the AktG    Management    For    For
17.    AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF SHAREHOLDERS: Withdrawal of confidence from the Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors, Mr. Martin Blessing, in accordance with Article 84 (3) 2 AktG    Shareholder    Against    For
18.    AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF SHAREHOLDERS: Amendment to Articles 15 of the Articles of Association Supervisory Board remuneration    Shareholder    Against    For
19.    AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF SHAREHOLDERS: Appointment of the Special Auditors pursuant to Articles 142 (1) AktG to examine the actions of management, in particular capital-raising measures with subscription rights excluded, in acquiring the 100% stake in Dresdner Bank Aktiengesellschaft from Allianz SE    Shareholder    For    Against
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING WILL BE CONTINUED ON SATURDAY 16 MAY 2009 FROM 10 AM ONWARDS IF THIS SHOULD BECOME NECESSARY.    Non-Voting      


TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE
Security    F92124100    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000120271    Agenda    701919194 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

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For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 519433 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 2.28 per share    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the Special Auditors’ report presenting ongoing related party transactions    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve transaction with Mr. Thierry Desmarest    Management    For    For
O.6    Approve transaction with Mr. Christophe De Margerie    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Authorize to repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For
O.8    Re-elect Ms. Anne Lauvergeon as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.9    Re-elect Mr. Daniel Bouton as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.10    Re-elect Mr. Bertrand Collomb as a Director    Management    For    For
O.11    Re-elect Mr. Christophe De Margerie as a Director    Management    For    For
O.12    Re-elect Mr. Michel Pebereau as a Director    Management    Against    Against
O.13    Elect Mr. Patrick Artus as a Director    Management    For    For
E.14    Amend the Article 12 of the Bylaws regarding age limit for the Chairman    Management    For    For
A.    Approve the statutory modification to advertise individual allocations of stock options and free shares as provided by law    Management    Against    Against
B.    Approve the statutory modification relating to a new procedure for appointing the employee shareholder in order to enhance its representativeness and independence    Management    Against    Against
C.    Grant authority to freely allocate the Company’s shares to all the employees of the group    Management    Against    Against

 

SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS
Security    F43638141    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000130809    Agenda    701848852 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND ““AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN ““AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2008, as presented, showing losses of EUR 2,963,598,323.26    Management    For    For


O.2    Approve to record the loss for the year as a deficit in retained earnings, following this appropriation, the retained earnings account of EUR 6,363 ,246,855.22 will show a new balance of EUR 3,399,648,531.96, global dividends deducted from the retained earnings account: EUR 696,872,692. 80 the shareholders will receive a net dividend of EUR 1.20 per share of a par value of EUR 1.25, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, this dividend will be paid on 09 JUN 2009, as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as: EUR 4.50 for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006 EUR 0.90 for FY 2007    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the dividend payment will to be carried out in new shares as per the conditions: reinvestment period will be effective from 27 MAY 2009 to 10 JUN 2009, after the shareholders will receive the dividend payment in cash, the new shares will be created with dividend rights as of 01 JAN 2009, and authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the consolidated financial Statements and statutory reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors for 2008    Management    For    For
O.5    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on agreements governed by the Article L.225-38 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.6    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Daniel Bouton, Mr. Phileppe Citerene and Mr. Didier LIX by the Article L.225-42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.7    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement commitments in favour of Mr. Severin Cabannes and Mr. Frederic Oudea by the Article L.225-42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.8    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement indemnity commitments in favor of Mr. Frederic Oudea by the Article L.225- 42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.9    Renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Azema as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    For    For
O.10    Renew the appointment of Mrs. Elisabeth Lulin as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    For    For
O.11    Ratify the Co-optation of Mr. Robert Castaigne as a Director, to replace Mr. Elie Cohen, resigning, for the remaining time of Mr. Elie Cohen’s term of office, until the shareholders’ meeting called in 2010 and to approve the financial statements for the FY    Management    For    For
O.12    Appoint Mr. Jean-Bernard Levy as a director for a 4-year period    Management    For    For
O.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade by all means, in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions: maximum purchase price: EUR 105.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 58,072,724, i.e.10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 6,097,636,020.00; [Authority expires after18-month period], this authorization supersedes the unspent remaining period of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 27 MAY 27 2008 in its Resolution 9, the shareholders’ meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Approve to add Article 20 granting powers to the Bylaws    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors, under approval of resolution 16, to increase the share capital up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 241,900,000,00, that is 33.3% of the share capital, by issuance of preference shares without voting right and preferred subscribed rights for any cash capital increase; [Authority expires after 14 month period]    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve to introduce preference shares within the bylaws subject to approval of Resolution 16, consequently, a new class of shares known as B shares will be created composed with preference shares without voting right and preferential subscription right for any cash capital increase; the share capital will be divided into 2 Classes of shares A shares, corresponding to all ordinary shares, and B shares accordingly, and authorize the Board of Directors to amend the Articles of the Bylaws    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on one or more occasions, and its sole discretion, by issuing shares or securities giving access to the share capital in favor of employees of the Company and its subsidiaries who are Members of a Company savings plan; [Authority expires after 14 month period]; and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 1.75% of the share capital, the Global amount of capital increase carried out under this present Resolution shall count against the ones specified in 10 and 11 Resolutions of the combined shareholders’ meeting held on 27 MAY 2008, and approve to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights in favor of Members of the said savings plan, this authorization supersedes unspent remaining period of the authorization granted by shareholders’ meeting of 27 MAY 2008, in its Resolution 14, expect what concerns the completion of the share capital increases reserved for Members of a Company savings plan which has been set by the Board of Directors during its meeting of 17 FEB 2009, and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against


E.18    Approve to increase the ceiling of capital increase with the shareholder’s preferential subscription right maintained set forth in the Resolution 10 granted by the shareholders meeting held on 27 MAY 2008; the global amount of share capital increase originally set at EUR 220,000,000.00 will increase to EUR 360,000,000.00 i.e., 30.2% to 49.6% of the share capital; [Authority expires after 26 month period]    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by law    Management    For    For

 

CREDIT AGRICOLE SA, PARIS
Security    F22797108    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000045072    Agenda    701855554 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2008, as presented, and the expenses and charges that were not Tax deductible of EUR 157,353.00 with a corresponding Tax of EUR 54,177.00    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the in come for the FY of EUR 248,598,945.42, be appropriated as: it resolves to fund to the legal reserve: EUR 12,429,947.27, it notes that the distributable income, after the allocation to the legal reserve and due to the positive balance on retained earnings of EUR 5,133,758,198.11, amounts to EUR 5,369,927,196.26, the dividends are of EUR 1,001,854,123.20, the retained earnings will show a new amount of EUR 4,368,073,073.06; the shareholders will receive a net dividend of EUR 0.45 per share, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend will be paid on 23 JUN 2009; in the event that the Company holds some of its own shares on the day the dividend is paid, the amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares shall be allocated to the retained earnings account; and authorize the Board of Directors to proceed with this registration; as required by law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as: EUR 0.94 for FY 2005, entitled to the 40% deduction, EUR 1.15 for FY 2006, entitled to the 40% deduction, EUR 1.20 for FY 2007, entitled to the 40% deduction    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve to decide to grant to each shareholder an option granting the right to receive the dividend payment in cash or in shares, as per the conditions: this option will be effective from 27 MAY 2009 to 11 JUN 2009; after, the shareholders will receive the dividend payment in cash as from 23 JUN 2009; if the dividend amount does not correspond to an integer of shares, the shareholder will receive the immediately lower number of shares with a balancing cash adjustment; the new shares will be created with dividend rights as of 01 JAN 2009    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Articles L.225-38 ET sequence of the French Commercial Code, the said report and the agreements referred to therein    Management    For    For
O.6    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on regulated agreements, all the retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Georges Pauget, General Manager    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on regulated agreements, all the retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Jean-Yves Hocher, Deputy General Manager    Management    For    For
O.8    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on regulated agreements, all the retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Jacques Lenormand, Deputy General Manager    Management    For    For
O.9    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on regulated agreements, all the retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Jean-Frederic De Leusse, Deputy General Manager    Management    For    For


O.10    Approve to renew the appointment of the Mr. Sas Rue La Boe Tie as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.11    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Gerard Cazals as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.12    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Noel Dupuy as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.13    Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Carole Giraud as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.14    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Dominique Lefebvre as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.15    Approve the appointment of Mr. Patrick Clavelou as a Director, to replace Mr. Bernard Mary, for the remainder of Mr. Bernard Mary’s term of office, i.e. until the shareholders’ meeting called to approve the financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    Against    Against
O.16    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Patrick Clavelou as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.17    Appoint the Director, to replace Mr. Philippe Camus, for the remainder of Mr. Philippe Camus’ term of office, i.e. until the shareholders’ meeting called to approve the financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2010    Management    For    For
O.18    Approve to award total annual fees of EUR 950,000.00 to the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
O.19    Authorizes the Board of Directors to buy the Company’s ordinary shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions: maximum purchase price: EUR 15.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the total number of ordinary shares, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 2,000,000,010.00, which represents 133,333,334 ordinary shares; the number of shares acquired by the Company with a view to their retention or their subsequent delivery in payment or exchange as part of a merger, divestment or capital contribution cannot exceed 5% of the ordinary shares in the Company; [Authority expires after 18- month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of may 21, 2008 in its Resolution 17    Management    For    For
O.20    Authorize to repurchase up to 10% of preference share capital, subject to approval of Item 23, 24, 36, or 37    Management    Against    Against
E.21    Amend the Article 10.2 of Bylaws re: maximum number of terms for the Directors    Management    For    For
E.22    Authorize the new class of preferred stock and amend Bylaws accordingly, subject to approval of Item 23, 24, 36, or 37    Management    Against    Against
E.23    Authorize the issuance of preferred stock with preemptive rights for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 2,226,342,496, subject to approval of Item 22    Management    Against    Against
E.24    Authorize the issuance of preferred stock without preemptive rights for up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 2,226,342,496, subject to approval of Item 22    Management    Against    Against
E.25    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    Against    Against
E.26    Authorize the issuance of equity or equity linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 3.3 billion    Management    For    For
E.27    Authorize the issuance of equity or equity linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1 billion    Management    For    For
E.28    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    For    For
E.29    Authorize the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    For    For
E.30    Authorize the Board to set issue price for 10% of issued capital pursuant to issuance authority without preemptive rights    Management    Against    Against
E.31    Approve to set Global Limit for capital increase to result from issuance requests under Items 23 through 30 at EUR 5.5 billion    Management    Against    Against
E.32    Approve the issuance of securities convertible into debt up to an aggregate amount of EUR 5 billion    Management    For    For
E.33    Authorize the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 1 billion for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.34    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.35    Approve the Stock Purchase Plan reserved for international employees    Management    For    For
E.36    Approve the Employee Preferred Stock Purchase Plan, subject to approval of Item 22    Management    Against    Against
E.37    Approve Employee Preferred Stock Purchase Plan for International Employees, Subject to approval of Item 22    Management    Against    Against
E.38    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.39    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased preference shares    Management    Against    Against
E.40    Authorize the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN NUMBERING OF RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
Security    G7690A118    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    GB00B03MM408    Agenda    701911833 - Management

 

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1.    Adopt the annual report and accounts    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the remuneration report    Management    Against    Against
3.    Appoint Mr. Simon Henry as a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Re-appoint Mr. Lord Kerr of Kinlochard as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-appoint Mr. Wim Kok as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Re-appoint Mr. Nick Land as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Re-appoint Mr. Jorma Ollila as a Director    Management    For    For
8.    Re-appoint Mr. Jeroen ven der Veer as a Director    Management    For    For
9.    Re-appoint Mr. Hans Wijers as a Director    Management    For    For
10.    Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors of the Company    Management    For    For
11.    Approve the remuneration of the Auditors    Management    For    For
12.    Grant authority for the issue of equity or equity-linked securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 145 million    Management    For    For
S.13    Grant authority, subject to the previous resolution being passed, for the issue of equity or equity-linked securities without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 21 million    Management    For    For
S.14    Grant authority to purchase 624 million ordinary shares for Market Purchase    Management    For    For
15.    Authorize the Company and its Subsidiaries to make EU Political Donations to Political Organizations other than Political Parties up to GBP 200,000 and to incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 200,000    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF AUDITOR NAME. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
Security    G3910J112    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-May-2009
ISIN    GB0009252882    Agenda    701867701 - Management

 

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1.    Receive and adopt the Directors report and financial statements    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the remuneration report    Management    For    For
3.    Elect Mr. James Murdoch as a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Elect Mr. Larry Culp as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Sir. Crispin Davis as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Dr. Moncef Slaoui as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect Mr. Tom de Swaan as a Director    Management    For    For
8.    Re-appoint the Auditors    Management    For    For
9.    Approve the remuneration of the Auditors    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to make political donations to political organization and incur political expenditure    Management    For    For
11.    Grant authority to allot shares    Management    For    For
S.12    Approve the disapplication of pre-emption rights    Management    For    For
S.13    Authorize the Company to purchase its own shares    Management    For    For
14.    Approve the exemption from statement of Senior Statutory Auditors name    Management    For    For
S.15    Approve the reduced notice of general meeting other than an AGM    Management    For    For
16.    Adopt the GlaxoSmithKline GSK 2009 Performance Share Plan    Management    For    For
17.    Adopt the GSK 2009 Share Option Plan    Management    For    For
18.    Adopt the GSK 2009 Deferred Annual Bonus Plan    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


FRANCE TELECOM SA
Security    F4113C103    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000133308    Agenda    701879958 - Management

 

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   “French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative.”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditor’s, approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2008, as presented and showing the earnings for the FY of EUR 3,234,431,372.50; grant permanent discharge to the Members of the Board of Directors for the performance of their duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditor’s, approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve to acknowledge the earnings amount to EUR 3,234,431,372.50 and decide to allocate to the Legal Reserve EUR 256,930.00 which shows a new amount of EUR 1,045,996,494.40 notes that the distributable income after allocating to the Legal Reserve EUR 256,930.00 and taking into account the retained earnings amounting to EUR 12,454,519,240.25, amounts to EUR 15,688,693,682.75, resolve to pay a dividend of EUR 1.40 per share which will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French General Tax Code and to appropriate the balance of the distributable income to the ‘Retained Earnings’ account, and the interim dividend of EUR 0.60 was already paid on 11 SEP 2008; receive a remaining dividend of EUR 0.80 on E-half of the dividend balance, I.E, EUR 0.40, will be paid in shares as per the following conditions: the shareholders may opt for the dividend payment in shares from 02 JUN 2009 to 23 JUN 2009, the balance of the dividend will be paid on 30 JUN 2009, regardless the means of payment; the shares will be created with dividend rights as of 01 JAN 2009, in the event that the Company holds some of its own shares shall be allocated to the retained earnings account as required By Law    Management    For    For
O.4    Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Articles L.225-38 of the French Commercial Code; approve the said report and the agreements referred to therein    Management    Against    Against
O.5    Approve to renew the appointment of Ernst and Young audit as the Statutory Auditor for a 6-year period    Management    For    For
O.6    Approve to renew the appointment of Auditex as the Deputy Auditor for a 6-year period    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve to renew the appointment of Deloitte ET Association as the Statutory Auditor for a 6-year period    Management    For    For
O.8    Approve to renew the appointment of Beas as the Deputy Auditor for a 6-year period    Management    For    For
O.9    Authorize the Board of Directors to buyback the Company’s shares in the open market, subject to the conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR 40.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the shares buybacks: EUR 10,459,964,944.00, and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 27 MAY 2008 in Resolution 6    Management    For    For
E.10    Amend the Article NR 13 of the Bye-Laws Board of Directors, in order to fix the minimal number of shares in the Company, of which the Directors elected by the General Meeting must be holders    Management    For    For


E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue, with the shareholders preferential subscription right maintained, shares in the Company and the securities giving access to shares of the Company or one of its subsidiaries; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting 21 MAY 2007 in resolution 8, the maximum nominal amount of capital increase to be carried out under this delegation authority shall not exceed EUR 2,000,000,000.00, the overall nominal amount of debt securities to be issued shall not exceed EUR 10,000,000,000.00 and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue by way of a public offering and or by way of an offer reserved for qualified investors in accordance with the Financial and Monetary code, with cancellation of the shareholders preferential subscription rights, shares in the Company or one of its subsidiaries; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting 21 MAY 2007 in resolution 9, the maximum nominal amount of capital increase to be carried out under this delegation authority shall not exceed the overall value governed by the current legal and regulatory requirements, the overall amount of debt securities to be issued shall not exceed and shall count against, the overall value related to debt securities set forth in the previous resolution and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the number of securities to be issued, at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial issue, for each of the issues decided in accordance with resolutions 11 and 12, subject to the compliance with the overall value set forth in the resolution where the issue is decided; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue Company’s shares or securities giving access to the Company’s existing or future shares, in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer initiated in France or abroad by the Company concerning the shares of another listed Company; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting 21 MAY 2007 in resolution 12 the maximum nominal amount of capital increase to be carried out under this delegation authority is set at EUR 1,500,000,000.00, the total nominal amount of capital increase to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall count against the overall value of capital increase set by resolution 12, the overall amount of debt securities to be issued shall not exceed and shall count against, the overall value related to debt securities set forth in the previous resolution 11 and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital up to a nominal overall amount representing 10% of the share capital by way of issuing Company’s shares or securities giving access to the existing or future shares, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to the share capital, the nominal overall value of capital increase resulting from the issues decided by virtue of the present resolution 12, the overall amount of debt securities to be issued shall not exceed and shall count against, the overall value related to debt securities set forth in the previous resolution 11; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 21 MAY 2007 in resolution 13, and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.16    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, the share capital issuance of the Company’s shares to be subscribed either in cash or by offsetting of the debts, the maximum nominal amount increase to be carried out under this delegation of authority is set at EUR 70,000,000.00, this amount shall count against the ceiling set forth in Resolution 18, and to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights in favour of the holders of options giving the right to subscribe shares or shares of the Company Orange S.A., who signed a liquidity contract with the Company , and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 27 MAY 2008 in resolution 13    Management    For    For


E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed on 1 or more occasions with the issue and the allocation free of charge of liquidity instruments on options (“ILO”), in favour of the holders of options giving the right to subscribe shares of the Company Orange S.A., having signed a liquidity contract with the Company, the maximum nominal amount increase to be carried out under this delegation of authority is set at EUR 1,000,000.00 this amount shall count against the ceiling set forth in Resolution 18 and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 27 MAY 2008 in Resolution 14    Management    For    For
E.18    Adopt the 7 previous resolutions and approve to decides that the maximum nominal amount pertaining to the capital increases to be carried out with the use of the delegations given by these 7 resolutions set at EUR 3,500,000,000.00    Management    For    For
E.19    Authorize the Board of Directors, to issue on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, and, or on the international market, any securities (Other than shares) giving right to the allocation of debt securities, the nominal amount of debt securities to be issued shall not exceed EUR 7,000,000,000.00 and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 21 MAY 2007 in Resolution 18    Management    For    For
E.20    Approve to delegate to the securities all powers to increase the share capital in 1 or more occasions, by way of capitalizing reserves, profits or premiums, provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law and under the Bye-Laws, by issuing bonus shares or raising the par value of existing shares, or by a combination of these methods, the ceiling of the nominal amount of capital increase resulting from the issues carried by virtue of the present delegation is set at EUR 2,000,000,000.00; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 21 MAY 2007 in Resolution 19    Management    For    For
E.21    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant for free on 1 or more occasions, existing shares in favour of the employees or the corporate officers of the Company and related groups or Companies, they may not represent more than 1% of the share capital and it has been decided to cancel the shareholder’s preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above, and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 38-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 21 MAY 2007 in Resolution 12    Management    Against    Against
E.22    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital on 1 or more occasions by issuing shares or securities giving access to existing or future shares in the Company in favour of employees and former employees who are members of a Company Savings Plan of the France Telecom Group or by way of allocating free of charge shares or securities giving access to the Company’s existing or future shares, i.e., by way of capitalizing the reserves, profits or premiums, provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law under the Bye-Laws, the overall nominal value of capital increase resulting from the issues carried out by virtue of the present resolution is set at EUR 500,000,000.00, the ceiling of the nominal amount of France Telecom’s capital increase resulting from the issues carried out by capitalizing reserves, profits or premiums is also set at EUR 500,000,000.00 and it has been decided to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 6-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 27 MAY 2008 in Resolution 15    Management    For    For
E.23    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital on 1 or more occasions and at its sole discretion, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with repurchase plans authorized prior and posterior to the date of the present shareholders meeting and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 27 MAY 2008 in Resolution 16    Management    For    For
E.24    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By Law    Management    For    For


FRANCE TELECOM
Security    35177Q105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FTE    Meeting Date    26-May-2009
ISIN    US35177Q1058    Agenda    933069317 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008    Management    For    For
03    ALLOCATION OF THE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, AS STATED IN THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE    Management    Against    Against
05    RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR    Management    For    For
06    RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR    Management    For    For
07    RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR    Management    For    For
08    RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR    Management    For    For
09    AUTHORIZATION TO BE GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE OR TRANSFER FRANCE TELECOM SHARES    Management    For    For
10    AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 13 OF THE BY-LAWS    Management    For    For
11    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITH PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS    Management    For    For
12    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS    Management    For    For
13    AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ISSUABLE SECURITIES    Management    For    For
14    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES, IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY    Management    For    For
15    AUTHORIZATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES, IN CONSIDERATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL    Management    For    For
16    DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES RESERVED FOR PERSONS SIGNING A LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HOLDERS OF SHARES OR STOCK OPTIONS OF ORANGE S.A.    Management    For    For
17    DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH THE FREE ISSUANCE OF OPTION-BASED LIQUIDITY INSTRUMENTS RESERVED FOR THOSE HOLDERS OF STOCK OPTIONS OF ORANGE S.A. THAT HAVE SIGNED A LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY    Management    For    For
18    OVERALL LIMITATION OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS    Management    For    For
19    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SECURITIES GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES    Management    For    For
20    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BY CAPITALIZATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS OR PREMIUMS    Management    For    For
21    AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOCATE FREE SHARES    Management    Against    Against
22    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH CAPITAL INCREASES RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE FRANCE TELECOM GROUP SAVINGS PLAN    Management    For    For
23    AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES    Management    For    For
24    POWERS FOR FORMALITIES    Management    For    For


MALAYSIA AIRPORTS HOLDINGS BHD
Security    Y5585D106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-May-2009
ISIN    MYL5014OO005    Agenda    701940036 - Management

 

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1.    Receive and adopt the audited financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2008 together with the reports of the Directors and the Auditors thereon    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the payment of a final dividend of 14.55 sen per share less 25% income tax in respect of the FYE 31 DEC 2008 as recommended by the Directors    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the payment of Directors fee for the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Mohd Nadziruddin bin Mohd Basri, who retires in accordance with Article 129 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Dato Long See Wool, who retires in accordance with Article 129 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect Mr. Dyg Sadiah Binti Abg Bohan, who retires in accordance with Article 129 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect Dato Seri Bashir Ahmad bin Abdul Majid, who retires in accordance with Article 131 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
8.    Re-elect Datuk Alias bin Haji Ahmad, who retires in accordance with Article 131 of the Company’s Articles of Association    Management    For    For
9.    Re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as the Auditors of the Company and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, subject always to the Companies Act, 1965, the Articles of Association of the Company, the relevant governmental/regulatory authorities, to issue and allot shares in the Company at any time until the conclusion of the next AGM, and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit, the aggregate number of shares to be issue does not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the Company for the time being and that the Directors are also empowered to obtain the approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad for the listing of and quotation for the additional shares so issued    Management    For    For

 

ALSTRIA OFFICE REIT-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, HAMBURG
Security    D0378R100    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    10-Jun-2009
ISIN    DE000A0LD2U1    Agenda    701926276 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 20 MAY 2009, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory board, the Group financial statements and group annual report as well as the report by the Board of Managing Directors pursuant to sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German commercial code    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 28,500,000 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR 0.52 per no- par share EUR 76,869.68 shall be carried forward ex-dividend and payable date: 29 JUN 2009    Management    For    For
3.    Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    Appointment of the Auditors: 1) for the 2009 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopers Ag, Berlin; 2) for the review of the interim half-year financial statements: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Berlin    Management    For    For
6.    Elect Mr. Roger Lee to the Supervisory Board    Management    Against    Against


7.    Renewal of the authorization to acquire own shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, at prices neither more than 10% above nor more than 20% below the market price of the shares, on or before 09 DEC 2010 the board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to sell the shares on the stock exchange or to offer them to all shareholders, to dispose of the shares in a manner other than the stock exchange or an offer to all shareholders if the shares are sold at a price not materially below their market price, to use the shares in connection with mergers and acquisitions or for satisfying conversion or option rights, to use the shares as: employee shares or within the scope of the company’s stock option plan and the convertible profit-sharing rights programme, and to retire the shares    Management    For    For
8.A.    Approve Issuance of Warrants/Bonds with Warrants Attached/Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 125 Million Approve Creation of EUR 12.8 Million Pool of Conditional Capital to Guarantee Conversion Rights    Management    For    For
8.B.    Approve Issuance of Warrants/Bonds with Warrants Attached/Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 140 Million Approve Creation of EUR 12.8 Million Pool of Capital to Guarantee Conversion Rights    Management    For    For
9.    Amendments to the Articles of Association, regarding the convocations of and attendance at shareholders’ meetings in connection with the implementation of the shareholders’ rights act (arug) a) amendments aa) Section 14(2), in respect of the day of the announcement not being counted bb) Section 14(3), in respect of the registrations and proof of shareholding being transmitted to the Company at least six days prior to the meeting, not counting the day of receipt cc) Section 15(3), in respect of proxy-voting instructions being issues in written form, the company offering at least one way to communicate the instructions via electronic means b) the Board of Managing Directors shall enter the above amendments into the commercial register only if and when the respective provisions of the arug come into effect    Management    For    For
10.    Amendment to Section 17(1), in respect of the general meeting being authorized to adopt a resolution on paying a dividend in kind instead of a cash dividend    Management    For    For

 

PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORP
Security    Y7082T105    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    10-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0002912003    Agenda    701957788 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 546005 DUE TO DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPANY WILL NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CANDIDATE LIST OF THE DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS. AS A RESULT, HSBC WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE RESOLUTION B.7. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.1    To report the 2008 business operations    Non-Voting      
A.2    To report the 2008 audited reports    Non-Voting      
A.3    To report the status of joint-venture in People’s Republic of China    Non-Voting      
A.4    To report the status of assets impairment    Non-Voting      
A.5    To report the revision to the rules of the board meeting    Non-Voting      
B.1    Approve the 2008 financial statements    Management    For    For
B.2    Approve the 2008 profit distribution proposed cash dividend: TWD 2.04 per share    Management    For    For
B.3    Approve the issuance of new shares from retained earnings proposed stock dividend: 136 SHS for 1,000 SHS held    Management    For    For
B.4    Approve the revision to the Articles of Incorporation    Management    For    For
B.5    Approve the revision to the procedures of monetary loans    Management    For    For
B.6    Approve the revision to the procedures of endorsement and guarantee    Management    For    For
B.7    Elect the Directors and Supervisors    Management    Against    Against
B.8    Approve the proposal to release the prohibition on Directors from participation in competitive business    Management    For    For
B.9    Other issues and extraordinary motions    Management    Abstain    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


TAIWAN SECOM
Security    Y8461H100    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    10-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0009917005    Agenda    701961078 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1.1    To report 2008 operation report    Non-Voting      
1.2    To report Supervisors review of year 2008 financial report    Non-Voting      
1.3    To report the approving and execution status of internal control system    Non-Voting      
1.4    To report the status of assets impairment    Non-Voting      
2.1    Approve the recognition of 2008 financial report    Management    For    For
2.2    Approve the recognition of 2008 earning distributions [cash dividend TWD 3 per share]    Management    For    For
3.1    Approve to revise the rules for lending funds to other parties and endorsement guarantee`    Management    For    For
4.    Extemporary motions    Management    Abstain    For

 

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG. CO. LTD.
Security    874039100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TSM    Meeting Date    10-Jun-2009
ISIN    US8740391003    Agenda    933090211 - Management

 

Item

  

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Type

  

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For/Against
Management

01    TO ACCEPT 2008 BUSINESS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR DISTRIBUTION OF 2008 PROFITS    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE THE CAPITALIZATION OF 2008 DIVIDENDS, 2008 EMPLOYEE PROFIT SHARING, AND CAPITAL SURPLUS    Management    For    For
04    TO REVISE INTERNAL POLICIES AND RULES AS FOLLOWS: (A) PROCEDURES FOR LENDING FUNDS TO OTHER PARTIES (B) PROCEDURES FOR ENDORSEMENT AND GUARANTEE    Management    For    For
05    DIRECTORS    Management      
   1 MR. MORRIS CHANG       For    For
   2 MR. F.C. TSENG       For    For
   3 MR. RICK TSAI       For    For
   4 MR. TAIN-JY CHEN       For    For
   5 SIR P. LEAHY BONFIELD       For    For
   6 MR. STAN SHIH       For    For
   7 MS. CARLY FIORINA       For    For
   8 MR. THOMAS J ENGIBOUS       For    For

 

ARKEMA, COLOMBES
Security    F0392W125    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Jun-2009
ISIN    FR0010313833    Agenda    701979140 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If-you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,-please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST”. A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      


   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 564617 DUE TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the annual accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the distribution of profits for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the agreement referred to in Article L.225-38 of the Commercial Code.    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the agreement referred to in Article L.225-42-1 of the Commercial Code    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Authorize the Board of Directors to operate on the Company’s shares    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve the renewal of Mr. Thierry Le Henaff’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.8    Approve the renewal of Mr. Francois Enaud’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.9    Approve the renewal of Mr. Bernard Kasriel’s manadate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.10    Approve the renewal of Mr. Laurent Mignon’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.11    Approve the renewal of Mr. Thierry Morin’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.12    Approve the renewal of Mr. Jean-Pierre Seeuw’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.13    Approve the renewal of Mr. Tidjane Thaim’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.14    Approve the renewal of Mr. Philippe Vassor’s mandate as a Board Member    Management    For    For
O.15    Approve the nomination of Mr. Marc Pandraud as a Board Member    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve the modification of Article 10.12 of the Statute concerning the terms of the Board Members’ duties    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize certain Group’s Employees and Corporate Mangers of the Company or Group’s Companies to grant options, giving right to the subscription of new shares or buy the Company’s shares    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors to freely allocate the Company’s shares    Management    Against    Against
E.19    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to carry out capital increase reserved for employees who are members of a Company Savings Plan    Management    For    For
E.20    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital by cancellation of shares held by the Company    Management    For    For
E.21    Powers for formalities    Management    For    For

 

YAGEO CORPORATION
Security    Y9723R100    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    16-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0002327004    Agenda    701977704 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

A.1    The 2008 business operations    Non-Voting      
A.2    The 2007 and 2008 audited reports    Non-Voting      
A.3    The status of buyback treasury stock    Non-Voting      
A.4    The status of corporate bonds and global depositary receipt    Non-Voting      
A.5    The proposal of merger with Guozhong Development Co Ltd [Unlisted], Compostar-Technology Co., Ltd (Unlisted) and Chipcera Technology. Co., Ltd [Unlisted]    Non-Voting      
A.6    The revision to the rules of the Board meeting    Non-Voting      
B.1    Approve the 2007 and 2008 financial statements    Management    For    For
B.2    Approve the 2008 profit distribution    Management    For    For
B.3    Approve to revise the Articles of Incorporation    Management    For    For
B.4    Approve to revise the procedures of monetary loans, endorsement and guarantee    Management    For    For
B.5    Approve to revise the procedures of asset acquisition or disposal    Management    For    For
B.6    Approve to revise the rule of election of the Directors and Supervisors    Management    For    For
B.7    Approve to revise the plan of overseas unsecured convertible bonds issuance    Management    For    For
B.8    Approve the proposal of capital injection by issuing new shares via private placement    Management    Against    Against
B.9    Approve the proposal to the election of the Directors and Supervisors    Management    For    For
B1011    Elect Mr. Pierre T.M. Chen/Shareholder No: 2 as a Director    Management    For    For


B1012    Elect Mr. Lawrence Lai-Fu Lin/Id No: F102340709 as a Director    Management    For    For
B1013    Elect Vinhaus Investment Company/Shareholder No: 14091, Representative: Mr. Wood M.Y. Chen as a Director    Management    For    For
B1014    Elect Hsu Chung Investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 99108, Representative: Mr. Tzong-Yeong Lin as a Director    Management    For    For
B1015    Elect Hsu Chung Investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 99108, Representative: Mr. Shih-Chien Yang as a Director    Management    For    For
B1016    Elect Hsu Chung Investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 99108, Representative: Mr. Paul Chien as a Director    Management    For    For
B1017    Elect Hsu Chung Investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 99108, Representative: Mr. Dora C.W. Chang as a Director    Management    For    For
B1021    Elect San Tai investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 34987, Representative: Mr. Yuan Ho Lai as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B1022    Elect San Tai Investment Ltd./Shareholder No: 34987, Representative: Mr. James Y.S. Jan as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B.11    Approve the proposal to release the prohibition on Directors from participation in competitive business    Management    For    For
B.12    Other issues and extraordinary motions    Management    Abstain    For

 

KEYENCE CORPORATION
Security    J32491102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    18-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3236200006    Agenda    701997059 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    Approve Appropriation of Profits    Management    Against    Against
2    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations, Expand Business Lines, Adopt Restriction to the Rights for Odd-Lot Shares    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4    Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For

 

D-LINK CORP
Security    Y2013S102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0002332004    Agenda    701972273 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

A.1    The 2008 business operations    Non-Voting      
A.2    The 2008 audited reports    Non-Voting      
A.3    The status of endorsement and guarantee    Non-Voting      
A.4    Terminate the Global Depository Receipt in Luxembourg    Non-Voting      
B.1    Approve the 2008 business reports and financial statements    Management    For    For
B.2    Approve the 2008 profit distribution; proposed cash dividend: TWD 0.5 per share and proposed stock dividend 140 for 1,000 shares held    Management    For    For
B.3    Approve the issuance of new shares from retained earnings    Management    For    For
B.4    Approve to revise the Articles of Incorporation    Management    For    For
B.5    Approve to revise the procedures of monetary loans    Management    For    For
B.6    Approve to revise the procedures of endorsement and guarantee    Management    For    For
B.7    Other issues and extraordinary motions    Management    Abstain    For

 

TECO ELEC & MACHY LTD
Security    Y8563V106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0001504009    Agenda    701972451 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

A.1    To report the 2008 business operations    Non-Voting      
A.2    To report the audited reports    Non-Voting      


A.3    To report the status of investment for 2008    Non-Voting      
A.4    To report the status of endorsement, guarantee and monetary loans    Non-Voting      
A.5    To report the status of buyback treasury stock    Non-Voting      
B.1    Approve the 2008 business reports and financial statements    Management    For    For
B.2    Approve the 2008 profit distribution, proposed cash dividend: TWD 0.5 per share    Management    For    For
B.3    Approve to revise the Articles of Incorporation    Management    For    For
B.4    Approve to revise the procedures of monetary loans    Management    For    For
B.5    Approve to revise the procedures of endorsement and guarantee    Management    For    For
B61.1    Elect Mr. Theodore M. H. Huang, Shareholder No: 49 as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.2    Elect Mr. Fred P. C. Huang, Shareholder No: 122 as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.3    Elect Mr. John C. T. Huang, Shareholder No: 7623 as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.4    Elect Mr. Hsien Sheng Kuo, Shareholder No: 103 as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.5    Elect Yaskawa Electric Corporation/Shareholder No: 300021, representative: Mr. Masao Kito as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.6    Elect Tong Ho Global Investment Company Limited/Shareholder No: 167061, representative: Mr. C. K. Liu as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.7    Elect Jung Gi Investment Company Limited/Shareholder No: 83646, representative: Mr. Emilie Sun as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.8    Elect Mao Yang Company Limited/Shareholder No: 110364, representative: Mr. Yung Hsiang Chang as a Director    Management    For    For
B61.9    Elect Creative Sensor, Incorporation, Shareholder No: 367160, representative: Mr. S.C. Lin as a Director    Management    For    For
B6110    Elect Lien Chang Electronic Enterprise Company Limited, Shareholder No: 367193, representative: Mr. Sophia Chiu as a Director    Management    For    For
B6111    Elect Kuang Yuan Industrial Company Limited/Shareholder No: 15700, representative: Mr. Chung Te Chang as a Director    Management    For    For
B62.1    Elect Tong Kuang Investment Company Limited/Shareholder No: 16234, representative: Mr. Po Yuan Wang as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B62.2    Elect Tong Kuang Investment Company Limited/Shareholder No: 16234, representative: Mr. Hsin Yi Lin as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B.7    Approve the proposal to release the prohibition on the Directors from participation in competitive business    Management    For    For
B.8    Extraordinary motions    Management    Abstain    For

 

TAIWAN CEMENT CORP
Security    Y8415D106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Jun-2009
ISIN    TW0001101004    Agenda    701980078 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

A.1    The 2008 business operations and financial statements    Non-Voting      
A.2    The 2008 audited reports    Non-Voting      
A.3    The status of buyback treasury stock    Non-Voting      
B.1    Approve the 2008 business reports and financial statements    Management    For    For
B.2    Approve the 2008 profit distribution; proposed cash dividend: TWD 1.32 per share    Management    For    For
B.3    Approve to revise the procedures of endorsement and guarantee    Management    For    For
B.4    Approve to revise the procedures of monetary loans    Management    For    For
B.5    Approve to revise the procedures of asset acquisition or disposal    Management    For    For
B6.1A    Elect Heng Qiang Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420700 Representative: Mr. Koo Cheng Yun as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1B    Elect Fu Pin Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420701 Representative: Mr. Chang An Ping as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1c    Elect Chinatrust Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20083257 Representative: Mr. Yeh Ming Hsun as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1D    Elect China Synthetic Rubber Corp. Shareholder No: 20055830 Representative: Mr. Kenneth C.M. Lo as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1E    Elect Heng Qiang Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420700 Representative: Mr. Hsieh Chi Chia as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1F    Elect Goldsun Development and Construction Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20011612 Representative: Mr. Lin Ming Sheng as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1G    Elect Ching Yuan Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20052240 Representative: Mr. Chen Chien Tong as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1H    Elect Xin Hope Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20074832 Representative: Mr. Chang Yong as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1I    Elect Daw Yuan Investment Corporation Shareholder No: 20058191 Representative: Mr. Chen Teh-Jen as a Director    Management    For    For


B6.1J    Elect Hope Enterprises Co., Ltd. Shareholder No: 20053196 Representative: Mr. Wang Paul P. as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1K    Elect Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corporation Shareholder No: 20042730 Representative: Mr. Wu Eric T. as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1L    Elect Heng Qiang Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420700 Representative: Mr. John T. Yu as a Director    Management    For    For
B6.1M    Elect Fu Pin Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420701 Representative: Ms. Jennifer Lin, Esq as the Director    Management    For    For
B6.1N    Elect Fu Pin Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20420701 Representative: Mr. Shan Weijian as the Director    Management    For    For
B6.1O    Elect Sishan Investment Co., Ltd Shareholder No: 20391964 Representative: Mr. Lin Nan Chou as the Director    Management    For    For
B6.2A    Elect Tong Yang Chia Hsin International Corporation Shareholder No: 20457108 Representative: Mr. Chang Yung Ping as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B6.2B    Elect Chien Kuo Construction Co., Ltd. Shareholder No: 20037719 Representative: Mr. Chen Chi Te as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B6.2C    Elect Koo Foundation Shareholder No: 20178935 Representative: Mr. Chao Koo Hwai-Chen as a Supervisor    Management    For    For
B.7    Approve to release the prohibition on Directors from participation in competitive business    Management    For    For
B.8    Extraordinary motions    Management    Abstain    For

 

DAIWA SECURITIES GROUP INC.
Security    J11718111    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3502200003    Agenda    701977437 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

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For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines, Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
2.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.14    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.    Approve Issuance of Share Acquisition Rights as Stock Options    Management    For    For

 

TELEFONICA, S.A.         
Security    879382208    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TEF    Meeting Date    22-Jun-2009
ISIN    US8793822086    Agenda    933106886 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND OF ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF COMPANIES, AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF PROFITS/LOSSES OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL WITH RESPECT TO FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
02    COMPENSATION OF SHAREHOLDERS: DISTRIBUTION OF A DIVIDEND TO BE CHARGED TO UNRESTRICTED RESERVES.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE TELEFONICA, S.A.’S SHARE PURCHASE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE TELEFONICA GROUP.    Management    For    For
04    AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH COMPANIES OF THE GROUP.    Management    For    For


05    REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY’S OWN STOCK, EXCLUDING CREDITORS’ RIGHT TO OBJECT, AND AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLE OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
06    RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.    Management    For    For
07    DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, CORRECT AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING.    Management    For    For

 

THE HACHIJUNI BANK, LTD.
Security    J17976101    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3769000005    Agenda    701991184 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For

 

THE CHUGOKU BANK, LIMITED
Security    J07014103    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3521000004    Agenda    701998330 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    Approve Appropriation of Profits    Management    For    For
2    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations, Allow Board to Make Rules Governing Exercise of Shareholders’ Rights    Management    Against    Against
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.14    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.15    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
5    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors and Corporate Auditors    Management    For    For
6    Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Directors    Management    For    For
7    Approve Payment of Accrued Benefits associated with Abolition of Retirement Benefit System for Current Corporate Officers    Management    Against    Against
8    Amend the Compensation to be received by Directors and Corporate Auditors    Management    For    For
9    Authorize Use of Stock Option Plan for Directors    Management    For    For


NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.
Security    J59009159    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    25-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3762600009    Agenda    701979900 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Amend Articles to: Establish Articles Related to Preferred Stock (The proposed amendment will not result in an amendment to the authorized number of shares of the Company) , Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
2.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.6    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
2.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.11    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
2.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.    Issuance of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options to Executives and Employees of Subsidiaries of the Company    Management    For    For

 

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
Security    J8129E108    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    25-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3463000004    Agenda    701984761 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
5.    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors    Management    For    For

 

KAO CORPORATION
Security    J30642169    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3205800000    Agenda    701977297 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Change Business Lines, Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.    Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
5.    Delegation to the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company of Determination of Matters for Offering of Stock Acquisition Rights to be Issued as Stock Options    Management    For    For


THE SUMITOMO TRUST AND BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED
Security    J77970101    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3405000005    Agenda    701988074 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Increase Authorized Capital to 3,400,000,000 shs., Establish Articles Related to Class 2 Preferred Shares, Class 3 Preferred Shares and Class 4 Preferred Shares and Class Shareholders Meetings, Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For

 

FANUC LTD.
Security    J13440102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3802400006    Agenda    701990877 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.14    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For


MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Security    J44497105    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3902900004    Agenda    701996110 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Allow Use of Electronic Systems for Public Notifications, Reduce Authorized Capital to 33,920,001,000 shs. due to the retirement of Class 8 Preferred Shares and Class 12 Preferred Shares , Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.14    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.15    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
3.16    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.17    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
4.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
4.3    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
4.4    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For

 

KOMERI CO., LTD.
Security    J3590M101    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3305600003    Agenda    702013513 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    Approve Appropriation of Profits    Management    For    For
2    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations, Expand Business Lines    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    Against    Against
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
5    Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Directors    Management    For    For
6    Approve Extension of Anti-Takeover Defense Measures    Management    Against    Against


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Life Sciences Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

ALSIUS CORPORATION
Security    021211107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ALUS    Meeting Date    16-Jul-2008
ISIN    US0212111076    Agenda    932925665 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       PAUL A. BROOKE

      For    For
  

2       JACK W. LASERSOHN

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.    Management    For    For

 

MICRUS ENDOVASCULAR CORPORATION
Security    59518V102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MEND    Meeting Date    16-Sep-2008
ISIN    US59518V1026    Agenda    932941734 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       L. NELSON HOPKINS, M.D.

      For    For
  

2       FRANCIS J. SHAMMO

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ABAXIS, INC.
Security    002567105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ABAX    Meeting Date    28-Oct-2008
ISIN    US0025671050    Agenda    932954844 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CLINTON H. SEVERSON

      For    For
  

2       R.J. BASTIANI, PH.D.

      For    For
  

3       HENK J. EVENHUIS

      For    For
  

4       BRENTON G.A. HANLON

      For    For
  

5       PRITHIPAL SINGH, PH.D.

      For    For
  

6       E.S. TUCKER III, M.D.

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE ADOPTION OF AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER ABAXIS’ 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN BY 500,000 SHARES, FROM 4,886,000 TO 5,386,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BURR, PILGER & MAYER LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ABAXIS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Security    Q8563C107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Nov-2008
ISIN    AU000000SHL7    Agenda    701737530 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   To receive and consider the financial report of the Company, the Directors’ report and the Auditor’s report for the FYE 30 JUN 2008    Non-Voting      
1.    Re-elect Mr. Peter Campbell as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    For    For
2.    Re-elect Mr. Lou Panaccio as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Mr. Chris Wilks as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    Against    Against
4.    Adopt the remuneration report for the FYE 30 JUN 2008    Management    For    For
5.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 to the issue by the Company on 10 OCT of 4,939,366 ordinary shares to the underwriter of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan of the Company [DRP] in relation to the 2008 final dividend of the Company    Management    For    For
6.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.2 and all other purposes, the issue of options, and shares following the valid exercise of such options, under and in accordance with the terms of the Sonic Healthcare Limited Employee Option Plan    Management    For    For
7.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and all other purposes, the issue to, and the acquisition by Dr. Colin Goldschmidt of 1,750,000 options under the Sonic Health Care Limited Employee Option Plan and subsequently up to 1,750,000 ordinary shares in the Company following the valid exercise of any such options subject to the terms and conditions as specified    Management    For    For
8.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and all other purposes, the issue to, and the acquisition by Mr. Chris Wilks of 875,000 options under the Sonic Health Care Limited Employee Option Plan and subsequently up to 875,000 ordinary shares in the Company following the valid exercise of any such options subject to the terms and conditions as specified    Management    For    For

 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Security    N6748L102    Meeting Type    Contested-Consent
Ticker Symbol    OFIX    Meeting Date    28-Jan-2009
ISIN    ANN6748L1027    Agenda    932991385 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    REVOKE CONSENT TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING.    Management      

 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Security    N6748L102    Meeting Type    Contested-Consent
Ticker Symbol    OFIX    Meeting Date    28-Jan-2009
ISIN    ANN6748L1027    Agenda    932991397 - Opposition

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    CONSENT TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING.    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown

 

SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Security    82966C103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SIRO    Meeting Date    25-Feb-2009
ISIN    US82966C1036    Agenda    932996359 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       NICHOLAS W. ALEXOS

      Withheld    Against
  

2       DAVID K. BEECKEN

      Withheld    Against
  

3       JOST FISCHER

      Withheld    Against
  

4       ARTHUR D. KOWALOFF

      Withheld    Against
02    PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO RAISE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN TO 4,550,000.    Management    Against    Against
03    PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO PERMIT A STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO EXCHANGE OUTSTANDING STOCK OPTIONS UNDER OUR 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN WITH A PER-SHARE EXERCISE PRICE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $25.10 FOR STOCK OPTIONS UNDER OUR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN ON A VALUE-FOR-VALUE BASIS.    Management    Against    Against


04    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT, AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, WIRTSCHAFTSPRUEFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

COVIDIEN LTD.
Security    G2552X108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    COV    Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    BMG2552X1083    Agenda    932993377 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR.    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO    Management    For    For
02    APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
03    APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET THE AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION    Management    For    For

 

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
Security    216648402    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    COO    Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    US2166484020    Agenda    932998719 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       A. THOMAS BENDER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       MICHAEL H. KALKSTEIN

      Withheld    Against
  

3       JODY S. LINDELL

      Withheld    Against
  

4       MOSES MARX

      Withheld    Against
  

5       DONALD PRESS

      Withheld    Against
  

6       STEVEN ROSENBERG

      Withheld    Against
  

7       A.E. RUBENSTEIN, M.D.

      Withheld    Against
  

8       ROBERT S. WEISS

      Withheld    Against
  

9       STANLEY ZINBERG, M.D.

      Withheld    Against
02    THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY’S AMENDED 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN WHICH REMOVES RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANT AS FULL- VALUE AWARDS AND ADDS 1,000,000 SHARES TO THE TOTAL SHARES RESERVED FOR GRANT.    Management    For    For
03    THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY’S AMENDED 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS WHICH REMOVES RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANT AS FULL-VALUE AWARDS AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE PLAN TO DECEMBER 31, 2016.    Management    For    For
04    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


STRAUMANN HLDG AG
Security    H8300N119    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    CH0012280076    Agenda    701820311 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-522507, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the presentation of the 2008 business report and the reports of the Auditors    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Approve the 2008 annual report [including the compensation report], the 2008 annual financial statements and the 2008 consolidated financial statements    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriation of available earnings    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Elect the Directors    Management    For    For
7.    Appoint the Auditors for the year 2009    Management    For    For

 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Security    N6748L102    Meeting Type    Contested-Special
Ticker Symbol    OFIX    Meeting Date    02-Apr-2009
ISIN    ANN6748L1027    Agenda    933003953 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. GERO    Management    For    Against
1B    REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR: PETER J. HEWETT    Management    For    Against
1C    REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. KESTER    Management    Against    For
1D    REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR: WALTER P. VON WARTBURG    Management    For    Against
02    TO REMOVE, WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V. FROM DECEMBER 10, 2008 THROUGH AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING    Management    For    Against
3A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL EGAN    Management    For    Against
3B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER A. FELD    Management    For    Against
3C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. LEE    Management    Abstain    For
3D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES T. ORSATTI    Management    For    Against

 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Security    N6748L102    Meeting Type    Contested-Special
Ticker Symbol    OFIX    Meeting Date    02-Apr-2009
ISIN    ANN6748L1027    Agenda    933004789 - Opposition

 

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1A    TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. GERO    Management    For    *
1B    TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR: PETER J. HEWETT    Management    For    *
1C    TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. KESTER    Management    Against    *
1D    TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTOR: WALTER P. VON WARTBURG    Management    For    *
2    THE RAMIUS GROUP’S PROPOSAL TO REMOVE, WITHOUT CAUSE, ANY DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL BETWEEN DECEMBER 10, 2008 AND UP THROUGH AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING    Management    For    *
3A    TO ELECT: J. MICHAEL EGAN    Management    For    *
3B    TO ELECT: PETER A. FELD    Management    For    *
3C    TO ELECT: STEVEN J. LEE    Management    Abstain    *
3D    TO ELECT: CHARLES T. ORSATTI    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown


NOBEL BIOCARE
Security    H5783Q130    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    06-Apr-2009
ISIN    CH0037851646    Agenda    701848016 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. IF YOUR SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE OF [BOOK CLOSING/REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE], YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES THAT WERE NOT REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 543481 DUE ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve to propose the Board of Directors, annual report and consolidated financial statements for 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the statutory financial statements of Nobel Biocare Holding Ltd for 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriate available earnings/dividends for 2008 as specified    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Directors for their services in the business year 2008    Management    For    For
5.1    Re-elect Mr. Stig Eriksson by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.2    Re-elect Mr. Antoine Firmenich by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.3    Re-elect Mr. Edgar Fluri by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.4    Re-elect Mr. Robert lilja by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.5    Re-elect Mrs. Jane Royston by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.6    Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.7    Re-elect Mr. Rolf Watter by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.8    Re-elect Mr. Ernst Zaengerle by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect KPMG AG Zurich as Auditor of the business year 2009    Management    For    For
7.    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue a total maximum of 25,000,000 new shares of follows; authorized share capital, so that the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the share capital until 06 APR 2011 by an amount up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.40 each and; conditional share capital in the amount of up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.40 all according to the conditions of the proposed new Articles 3b and 3c of the Articles of Incorporation as specified    Management    For    For
8.    Approve the cancellation of 532,000 shares with a par value of CHF 0.40 each acquired in 2008 with in the scope of the repurchase program according to the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of 27 MAR 2008, and the corresponding reduction of the share capital from CHF 49,726,612 by CHF 212,800 to CHF 49,513,812 using the amount resulting from the reduction to dissolve the corresponding reserve for treasury shares; to declare, as a result of the audit report prepared in accordance with article 732 paragraph 2 of the swiss code of obligations that the claims by the creditors are fully covered notwithstanding the above reduction of the share capital; and; to amend article 3 paragraph 1 of the articles of incorporation as follows    Management    For    For


BECKMAN COULTER, INC.
Security    075811109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BEC    Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    US0758111092    Agenda    933005717 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       PETER B. DERVAN

      For    For
  

2       SCOTT GARRETT

      For    For
  

3       SUSAN R. NOWAKOWSKI

      For    For
  

4       GLENN S. SCHAFER

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY’S 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900397 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INXS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.    Approve the Directors Accounts, to examine, discuss and the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2008, the administration reporting that in light of the results from the FY the distribution of dividends is not being proposed    Management    For    For
B.    Elect the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
C.    Approve to consider the proposal of the administration aiming at the instatement of the Finance Committee on a non permanent basis to operate during the 2009 FY, approval of the draft internal regulation and election of its full and alternate Members    Management    For    For
D.    Approve to set the total annual remuneration for the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900400 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
A.    Amend the Corporate Bylaws with amendment of Articles 3, 20 inclusion of item XXX, 21 and 25 of the Corporate Bylaws, aiming respectively at the adaptation of the Corporate purpose, the inclusion of a matter in the list of powers of the Board of Directors as well as the adaptation of the positions and authorities of the Executive Committee    Management    For    For


CEPHEID         
Security    15670R107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CPHD    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    US15670R1077    Agenda    933014285 - Management

 

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1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN L. BISHOP

      For    For
  

2       THOMAS D. BROWN

      For    For
  

3       DEAN O. MORTON

      For    For
2    TO AMEND CEPHEID’S 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE THEREUNDER.    Management    For    For
3    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CEPHEID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
Security    98956P102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ZMH    Meeting Date    04-May-2009
ISIN    US98956P1021    Agenda    933017091 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY J. BERNARD    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D.    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUSTUS A. WHITE, III, M.D., PH.D.    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS    Management    For    For
05    APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS    Management    For    For

 

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Security    101137107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BSX    Meeting Date    05-May-2009
ISIN    US1011371077    Agenda    933017887 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. ABELE    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYE ANNE FOX    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY J. GROVES    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTINA M. JOHNSON    Management    Against    Against
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST MARIO    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR.    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETE M. NICHOLAS    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: UWE E. REINHARDT    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN B. RUDMAN    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU    Management    For    For
1M    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. TOBIN    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For
03    TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.    Management    Against    Against


QLT INC.
Security    746927102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    QLTI    Meeting Date    05-May-2009
ISIN    CA7469271026    Agenda    933044240 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BUTCHOFSKY, ROBERT L.

      For    For
  

2       CARTER, BRUCE L.A.

      For    For
  

3       CLARKE, C. BOYD

      For    For
  

4       CROSSGROVE, PETER A.

      For    For
  

5       FALBERG, KATHRYN E.

      For    For
  

6       MASSEY, IAN J.

      For    For
  

7       WOOD, L. JACK

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE AUDITORS.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2000 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN PURSUANT TO THE SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION ATTACHED TO THE PROXY STATEMENT AS EXHIBIT C.    Management    For    For

 

IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
Security    45168D104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    IDXX    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US45168D1046    Agenda    933020101 - Management

 

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1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM T. END

      For    For
  

2       BARRY C. JOHNSON, PHD

      For    For
  

3       BRIAN P. MCKEON

      For    For
2    ADOPTION OF THE IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (PROPOSAL TWO);    Management    For    For
3    AMENDMENT TO IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OUR 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN FROM 1,240,000 SHARES TO 1,590,000 SHARES (PROPOSAL THREE);    Management    For    For
4    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (PROPOSAL FOUR); AND    Management    For    For
5    OTHER BUSINESS. TO CONDUCT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING.    Management    Against    Against

 

MYLAN INC.
Security    628530107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MYL    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US6285301072    Agenda    933035354 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MILAN PUSKAR

      For    For
  

2       ROBERT J. COURY

      For    For
  

3       WENDY CAMERON

      Withheld    Against
  

4       NEIL DIMICK, C.P.A.

      For    For
  

5       DOUG LEECH, C.P.A.

      Withheld    Against
  

6       JOSEPH C. MAROON, MD

      Withheld    Against
  

7       RODNEY L. PIATT, C.P.A.

      Withheld    Against
  

8       C.B. TODD

      For    For
  

9       R.L. VANDERVEEN PHD RPH

      For    For
02    APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S 2003 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
04    APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S BYLAWS REGARDING VOTING IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.    Management    For   
05    RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For


ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Security    68554V108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    OSUR    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    US68554V1089    Agenda    933027535 - Management

 

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1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MICHAEL CELANO

      For    For
  

2       DOUGLAS A. MICHELS

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES W. PATRICK

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP    Management    For    For
3    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO MODIFY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN    Shareholder    Against    For

 

DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Security    249030107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    XRAY    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    US2490301072    Agenda    933041129 - Management

 

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1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WENDY L DIXON, PHD

      For    For
  

2       LESLIE A. JONES

      For    For
  

3       BRET W. WISE

      For    For
2    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ECLIPSYS CORP
Security    278856109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ECLP    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US2788561098    Agenda    933029907 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN T. CASEY

      For    For
  

2       JAY B. PIEPER

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For


EXELIXIS, INC.
Security    30161Q104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EXEL    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US30161Q1040    Agenda    933047311 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CHARLES COHEN, PHD.

      For    For
  

2       GEORGE POSTE, DVM, PHD.

      For    For
  

3       JACK L. WYSZOMIERSKI

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS EXELIXIS’ INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 1, 2010.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXELIXIS, INC. 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 5,000,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
04    TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EXELIXIS, INC. 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against
05    TO APPROVE A PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING STOCK OPTIONS FOR A REDUCED NUMBER OF REPLACEMENT STOCK OPTIONS TO BE GRANTED UNDER THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN WITH AN EXERCISE PRICE EQUAL TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF EXELIXIS COMMON STOCK AT THE TIME OF THE EXCHANGE.    Management    For    For

 

GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
Security    36866T103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    GPRO    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US36866T1034    Agenda    933031243 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. BROWN    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. MARTIN PH.D.    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY L. NORDHOFF    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN OF GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 2,500,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
04    TO APPROVE, THROUGH A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF CARL W. HULL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED, EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

KENDLE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Security    48880L107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    KNDL    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US48880L1070    Agenda    933051144 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CANDACE KENDLE

      For    For
  

2       CHRISTOPHER C. BERGEN

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT R. BUCK

      For    For
  

4       G. STEVEN GEIS

      For    For
  

5       DONALD C. HARRISON

      For    For
  

6       TIMOTHY E. JOHNSON

      For    For
  

7       TIMOTHY M. MOONEY

      For    For
  

8       FREDERICK A. RUSS

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S CODE OF REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE CODE OF REGULATIONS.    Management    For    For


OMNICELL, INC.
Security    68213N109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    OMCL    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US68213N1090    Agenda    933043402 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MARY E. FOLEY

      For    For
  

2       RANDALL A. LIPPS

      For    For
  

3       JOSEPH E. WHITTERS

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE OMNICELL, INC. 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE OMNICELL, INC. 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE AGGREGATE SHARE RESERVE TO A TOTAL OF 3,000,000 SHARES, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT    Management    For    For
04    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009    Management    For    For

 

DEXCOM INC
Security    252131107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DXCM    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US2521311074    Agenda    933049086 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       TERRANCE H. GREGG

      For    For
  

2       KEVIN SAYER

      For    For
02    TO REAPPROVE THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M) PROVISIONS OF OUR 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO PRESERVE OUR ABILITY TO DEDUCT FOR CORPORATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES COMPENSATION THAT QUALIFIES AS PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION UNDER SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.    Management    For    For
03    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Security    717124101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PPDI    Meeting Date    20-May-2009
ISIN    US7171241018    Agenda    933035417 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       STUART BONDURANT, M.D.

      For    For
  

2       FREDRIC N. ESHELMAN

      For    For
  

3       FREDERICK FRANK

      For    For
  

4       GENERAL DAVID L. GRANGE

      For    For
  

5       CATHERINE M. KLEMA

      For    For
  

6       TERRY MAGNUSON, PH.D.

      For    For
  

7       ERNEST MARIO, PH.D.

      For    For
  

8       JOHN A. MCNEILL, JR.

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY’S 1995 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASES THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 8,300,000 FROM 21,259,004 SHARES TO 29,559,004 SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
04    IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.    Management    Against    Against


CELERA CORPORATION
Security    15100E106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CRA    Meeting Date    20-May-2009
ISIN    US15100E1064    Agenda    933053439 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-LUC BELINGARD    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER BARTON HUTT    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. NAUGHTON    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

LUMINEX CORPORATION
Security    55027E102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    LMNX    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US55027E1029    Agenda    933037904 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       PATRICK J. BALTHROP, SR

      For    For
  

2       G. WALTER LOEWENBAUM II

      For    For
  

3       KEVIN M. MCNAMARA

      For    For
  

4       EDWARD A. OGUNRO, PH.D

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE LUMINEX CORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Security    016255101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ALGN    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US0162551016    Agenda    933059811 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DAVID E. COLLINS

      For    For
  

2       JOSEPH LACOB

      For    For
  

3       C. RAYMOND LARKIN, JR.

      For    For
  

4       GEORGE J. MORROW

      For    For
  

5       THOMAS M. PRESCOTT

      For    For
  

6       GREG J. SANTORA

      For    For
  

7       WARREN S. THALER

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS: PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

EV3 INC.
Security    26928A200    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EVVV    Meeting Date    26-May-2009
ISIN    US26928A2006    Agenda    933050700 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. CHILD    Management    Against    Against
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. MICLOT    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. TIMBIE    Management    Against    Against
02    TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


COVIDIEN LTD.
Security    G2552X108    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    COV    Meeting Date    28-May-2009
ISIN    BMG2552X1083    Agenda    933074851 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.    Management    For    For
02    IF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED, AND IN CONNECTION WITH SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AND REORGANIZATION, APPROVAL OF CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF COVIDIEN PLC (THROUGH REDUCTION OF SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF COVIDIEN PLC) THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COVIDIEN LTD. AND OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF COVIDIEN PLC (AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT).    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT PROXIES TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.    Management    For    For

 

CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
Security    130872104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CALP    Meeting Date    02-Jun-2009
ISIN    US1308721042    Agenda    933073912 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DAVID W. CARTER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       E. KEVIN HRUSOVSKY

      For    For
  

3       KATHRYN A. TUNSTALL

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF OUR 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

BIOMERIEUX, MARCY L’ETOILE
Security    F1149Y109    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    FR0010096479    Agenda    701950493 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   “French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AN-D ““AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN ““AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   Reports of the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors    Non-Voting      
   Report of the Chairman referred to in Article L.225-37 of the Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
   Approval of the agreements referred to in Article L.225-38 of the Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the unconsolidated accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the distribution of profits for the 2008 FY    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the regulated agreements concluded by the Company and presented in the special report of the Statutory Auditors    Management    Against    Against
O.5    Authorize the Board of Directors for the Company to buy its own securities    Management    Against    Against
E.6    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital by cancellation of shares    Management    For    For
E.7    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuing shares or warrants, within the limit of 35% of the share capital, with maintenance of preferential subscription rights of shareholders    Management    For    For


E.8    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuing shares or warrants, within the limit of 35% of the share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights    Management    Against    Against
E.9    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuing shares or warrants, within the limit of 10% of the share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights, in accordance with Article L.225-136 1st paragraph 2 of the Commercial Code, within the framework of the issue known as ‘The need arises’    Management    Against    Against
E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the capital, by issuing common shares or any warrants giving access to the capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights, within the annual limit of 20% of the capital, through a private placement reserved to qualified investors or to a restricted circle of investors    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Approve the powers delegated in order to increase the capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights, to remunerate contributions of securities, within the framework of an exchange public offer or contributions in kind on the Company’s securities    Management    Against    Against
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the number of shares, securities or warrants to be issued in case of a capital increase, with or without preferential subscription rights    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by incorporation of reserves, premium, profits or other    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to carry out a capital increase reserved for the employees who are members of a Company Savings Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original or extract of this report in order to accomplish all legal formalities    Management    For    For

 

STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
Security    852312305    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    STAA    Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    US8523123052    Agenda    933074469 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DON BAILEY

      For    For
  

2       BARRY CALDWELL

      For    For
  

3       DAVID BAILEY

      For    For
  

4       DONALD DUFFY

      For    For
  

5       DAVID MORRISON

      For    For
  

6       JOHN MOORE

      For    For
2    RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP, AS STAAR’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009    Management    For    For

 

INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
Security    46126P106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    IMA    Meeting Date    18-Jun-2009
ISIN    US46126P1066    Agenda    933082024 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CAROL R. GOLDBERG

      For    For
  

2       JAMES ROOSEVELT, JR.

      For    For
  

3       RON ZWANZIGER

      For    For
2    APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM 11,074,081 TO 12,074,081.    Management    For    For
3    APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM 1,000,000 TO 2,000,000.    Management    For    For
4    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


QIAGEN N.V.
Security    N72482107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    QGEN    Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    NL0000240000    Agenda    933098825 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 (“FISCAL YEAR 2008”).    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
4A    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. DETLEV RIESNER    Management    For    For
4B    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. WERNER BRANDT    Management    For    For
4C    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. METIN COLPAN    Management    For    For
4D    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. ERIK HORNNAESS    Management    For    For
4E    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. MANFRED KAROBATH    Management    For    For
4F    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. HEINO VON PRONDZYNSKI    Management    For    For
5A    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. PEER SCHATZ    Management    For    For
5B    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. ROLAND SACKERS    Management    For    For
5C    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: DR. JOACHIM SCHORR    Management    For    For
5D    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. BERND UDER    Management    For    For
06    PROPOSAL TO REAPPOINT ERNST & YOUNG ACCOUNTANTS AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
07    TO AUTHORIZE THE MANAGING BOARD, UNTIL DECEMBER 24, 2010, TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For

 

ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Security    N6748L102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    OFIX    Meeting Date    30-Jun-2009
ISIN    ANN6748L1027    Agenda    933110277 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JAMES F. GERO

      For    For
  

2       JERRY C. BENJAMIN

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES W. FEDERICO

      For    For
  

4       GUY J. JORDAN

      For    For
  

5       THOMAS J. KESTER

      For    For
  

6       ALAN W. MILINAZZO

      For    For
  

7       MARIA SAINZ

      For    For
  

8       WALTER P. VON WARTBURG

      Withheld    Against
  

9       KENNETH R. WEISSHAAR

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.    Management    For    For
04    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO THE COMPANY’S MOST HIGHLY COMPENSATED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS TO PERMIT SECTION 162(M) DEDUCTIBILITY.    Management    For    For
05    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT AT AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.    Management    For    For
06    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ORTHOFIX AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Small Cap Series

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THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC.
Security    390064103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    GAP    Meeting Date    17-Jul-2008
ISIN    US3900641032    Agenda    932928039 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       J.D. BARLINE

      For    For
  

2       J.J. BOECKEL

      For    For
  

3       B. GAUNT

      For    For
  

4       A. GULDIN

      For    For
  

5       C.W.E. HAUB

      For    For
  

6       D. KOURKOUMELIS

      For    For
  

7       E. LEWIS

      For    For
  

8       G. MAYS

      For    For
  

9       M.B. TART-BEZER

      For    For

 

THQ INC.
Security    872443403    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    THQI    Meeting Date    31-Jul-2008
ISIN    US8724434035    Agenda    932930274 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRIAN J. FARRELL

      For    For
  

2       LAWRENCE BURSTEIN

      For    For
  

3       HENRY T. DENERO

      For    For
  

4       BRIAN P. DOUGHERTY

      For    For
  

5       JEFFREY W. GRIFFITHS

      For    For
  

6       GARY E. RIESCHEL

      For    For
  

7       JAMES L. WHIMS

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE THQ INC. 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE BY 5.5 MILLION SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE THQ INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE BY 500,000.    Management    For    For
04    RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM: TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY’S FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT, MONTREUIL
Security    F9396N106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    22-Sep-2008
ISIN    FR0000054470    Agenda    701684804 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE on 31 MAR 2008; as presented earnings for the FY EUR 75,212,163 accordingly, grant permanent discharge to the Directors for the performance of their duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the income for FY be appropriated as follows: earnings for the FY: EUR 75,212,163.38 legal reserves EUR 12,823.40, other reserves: EUR 75,199,399.98 in accordance with the regulations in force, the shareholders meeting recalls that no dividend was paid for the previous 3 FY    Management    For    For
O.3    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY    Management    For    For
O.4    Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of the French Commercial Code and approve the Agreements, referred to therein    Management    For    For
O.5    Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back the Company’s shares on the open market, subject to the conditions specified: maximum purchase price: EUR 120.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 555,578,304.00; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders by the meeting 04 JUL 2007    Management    For    For
O.6    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For
E.7    Grant authority to the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital on one or more occasions and its sole discretion, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with a stock repurchase plan up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period, [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period] the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the share holders meeting delegates to the Board of Directors all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders by the meeting 04 JUL 2007    Management    For    For
E.8    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance, with preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares and or account securities this amount shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the maximum nominal amount of debt securities which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 400,000,000.00 this amount is common to issued under the delegation of present shareholders meeting [Authority expires at the end of 26 month period]; this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums    Management    For    For
E.9    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance, with preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares and or securities the maximum nominal amount of debt securities which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 400,000,000.00 this amount is common to all securities which may be issued under the delegation of present shareholders meeting [Authority expires at the end of 26 month period]; this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums    Management    Against    Against


E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions at its sole discretion, in favor of employees and corporate officers of the Company and related Companies who are Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 0.2% of the share capital; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary to raise the legal reserves to one tenth of the new capital after each increase, this delegation powers supersedes any and all earlier Delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed in 1 or more issue, with the issuance of warrants giving right to subscribe to shares the amount of shares which may be subscribed or purchased by the beneficiaries of warrants shall not exceed 3.4% of the share capital party contact narrative the nominal amount of the share capital increase to be carried out under this delegation shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting resolves to waive the preferential subscription rights of the share holders to the warrants giving right to subscribe to shares the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amount necessary to raise the legal reserves to one tenth of the new capital after each increase this authorization granted to shareholders meeting of 04 JUL 2007    Management    Against    Against
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or future shares, in favour of the employees and corporate officers of the Company and related Companies they may not represent more than 1% of the share capital [Authority expires at the end of 38-month period] and for a nominal amount of share capital increase to be carried out under this delegation shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the share holders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 04 JUL 2007    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favour of the employees and corporate officers of the Company [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 0.4% of the share capital this amount shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this delegation supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance of shares and or securities; [Authority expires at the end of 18 month period]; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholder meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferentail subscription rights; the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities the shareholders meetings delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to chare the share issuance costs against the related preminums this supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing the shares or securities giving access to the capital, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or sescurities giving access to share capital, this amount shall count against the overall values set forth in resolution number 16 [Authority expires at the end of the 26 months] approve to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights, authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and acomplish all necessary formalities, this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve the maximal nominal amount of the capital increases ton be carried out under the delegations of authority number 8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 shall not exceed EUR 4,000,000.00    Management    For    For


E.17    Receive the report of the Board of Directors, the shareholders meeting decides that the various delegations given by the resolutions N 8 to 15 at the present meeting shall be used in whole or in part in accordance with the legal provisions in force, during periods when cash or stock tender offers are in effect for the Company’s share for an 18 month period, starting from the date of the present meeting, authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Approve to divide by 2 nominal value of the shares from EUR 0.155 to EUR 0.0775 the shareholders’ and authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all formalities; amend the Article No 4 of the Byelaws    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By Law    Management    For    For

 

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE INC.
Security    468202106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JTX    Meeting Date    23-Sep-2008
ISIN    US4682021062    Agenda    932944653 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ULYSSES L. BRIDGEMAN, JR.    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODMAN L. DRAKE    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEGINNING WITH THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING.    Management    For    For
03    ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Management    Against    Against
04    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Security    247361702    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    DAL    Meeting Date    25-Sep-2008
ISIN    US2473617023    Agenda    932945756 - Management

 

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01    APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF DELTA COMMON STOCK, IN THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF APRIL 14, 2008, BY AND AMONG DELTA AIR LINES, INC., NAUTILUS MERGER CORPORATION AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES CORPORATION.    Management    For    For
02    APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE DELTA 2007 PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF DELTA COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN BY A NUMBER OF SHARES EQUAL TO 15% OF DELTA’S OUTSTANDING EQUITY CAPITALIZATION, DETERMINED ON A FULLY-DILUTED BASIS AT THE CLOSING OF THE MERGER, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For

 

BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Security    101119105    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    BPFH    Meeting Date    30-Sep-2008
ISIN    US1011191053    Agenda    932953676 - Management

 

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01    COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S RESTATED ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 70,000,000 TO 170,000,000.    Management    For    For
02    COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK INTO COMMON STOCK AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK AND THE EXERCISE OF THE WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTS, AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For


BLUE COAT SYSTEMS, INC.
Security    09534T508    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BCSI    Meeting Date    02-Oct-2008
ISIN    US09534T5083    Agenda    932949689 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRIAN M. NESMITH

      For    For
  

2       DAVID W. HANNA

      For    For
  

3       JAMES A. BARTH

      For    For
  

4       KEITH GEESLIN

      For    For
  

5       TIMOTHY A. HOWES

      For    For
  

6       JAMES R. TOLONEN

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.
Security    635017106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FIZZ    Meeting Date    03-Oct-2008
ISIN    US6350171061    Agenda    932951848 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       NICK A. CAPORELLA

      Withheld    Against

 

ABAXIS, INC.
Security    002567105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ABAX    Meeting Date    28-Oct-2008
ISIN    US0025671050    Agenda    932954844 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CLINTON H. SEVERSON

      For    For
  

2       R.J. BASTIANI, PH.D.

      For    For
  

3       HENK J. EVENHUIS

      For    For
  

4       BRENTON G.A. HANLON

      For    For
  

5       PRITHIPAL SINGH, PH.D.

      For    For
  

6       E.S. TUCKER III, M.D.

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE ADOPTION OF AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER ABAXIS' 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN BY 500,000 SHARES, FROM 4,886,000 TO 5,386,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
03    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BURR, PILGER & MAYER LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ABAXIS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
Security    513847103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    LANC    Meeting Date    17-Nov-2008
ISIN    US5138471033    Agenda    932963920 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROBERT L. FOX

      For    For
  

2       JOHN B. GERLACH, JR.

      For    For
  

3       EDWARD H. JENNINGS

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For


03    APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO DELETE EXISTING CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & OPT BACK INTO THE PROTECTION OF THE OHIO CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION ACT.    Management    For    For
04    APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT FOR SUPERMAJORITY SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.    Management    For    For
05    TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF REGULATIONS RELATED TO SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS AND NOTICES, INCLUDING TO SET FORTH THE EXPRESS AUTHORITY OF THE MEETING CHAIR.    Management    For    For
06    TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION’S CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW PROXIES IN ANY FORM PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW.    Management    For    For
07    APPROVE & ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COVENANT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
08    TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION’S CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW THE CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE CORPORATION’S CODE OF REGULATIONS WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW.    Management    For    For

 

HARRIS STRATEX NETWORKS INC
Security    41457P106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HSTX    Meeting Date    20-Nov-2008
ISIN    US41457P1066    Agenda    932959654 - Management

 

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1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CHARLES D. KISSNER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       WILLIAM A. HASLER

      For    For
  

3       CLIFFORD H. HIGGERSON

      For    For
  

4       EDWARD F. THOMPSON

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For
3    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
4    APPROVAL OF THE 2007 STOCK EQUITY PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

OWENS CORNING
Security    690742101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    OC    Meeting Date    04-Dec-2008
ISIN    US6907421019    Agenda    932969958 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GASTON CAPERTON

      For    For
  

2       ANN IVERSON

      For    For
  

3       JOSEPH F. NEELY

      For    For
  

4       W. ANN REYNOLDS

      For    For
  

5       ROBERT B. SMITH, JR.

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For

 

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
Security    172922106    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    CZNC    Meeting Date    10-Dec-2008
ISIN    US1729221069    Agenda    932975331 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF 30,000 SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.    Management    For    For


SONIC SOLUTIONS
Security    835460106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SNIC    Meeting Date    15-Dec-2008
ISIN    US8354601069    Agenda    932978907 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROBERT J. DORIS

      For    For
  

2       ROBERT M. GREBER

      For    For
  

3       PETER J. MARGUGLIO

      For    For
  

4       MARY C. SAUER

      For    For
  

5       R. WARREN LANGLEY

      For    For

 

EDGE PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Security    279862106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EPEX    Meeting Date    29-Dec-2008
ISIN    US2798621064    Agenda    932955478 - Management

 

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01    ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.    Management    For    For
02    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       VINCENT S. ANDREWS

      For    For
  

2       JONATHAN M. CLARKSON

      For    For
  

3       MICHAEL A. CREEL

      For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2008.    Management    For    For

 

CERAGON NETWORKS LTD.
Security    M22013102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CRNT    Meeting Date    31-Dec-2008
ISIN    IL0010851660    Agenda    932982704 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       YAEL LANGER

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF OPTIONS TO THE COMPANY’S DIRECTORS, EXCEPT OUR EXTERNAL DIRECTORS.    Management    Against    Against
03    TO RE-APPOINT KOST FORER GABBAY & KASIERER, A MEMBER OF ERNST & YOUNG GLOBAL, AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
04    TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE COMPANY’S DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 9, 2008 AND ENDING NO LATER THAN THE LATER OF THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
Security    013078100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ACV    Meeting Date    22-Jan-2009
ISIN    US0130781000    Agenda    932983679-Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CAROL L. BERNICK

      For    For
  

2       GEORGE L. FOTIADES

      For    For
  

3       KING HARRIS

      For    For
  

4       V. JAMES MARINO

      For    For


THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.
Security    810186106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SMG    Meeting Date    22-Jan-2009
ISIN    US8101861065    Agenda    932986295 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       THOMAS N. KELLY JR.

      For    For
  

2       CARL F. KOHRT, PH.D.

      For    For
  

3       JOHN S. SHIELY

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

SANDERSON FARMS, INC.
Security    800013104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SAFM    Meeting Date    19-Feb-2009
ISIN    US8000131040    Agenda    932991462 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN H. BAKER, III

      Withheld    Against
  

2       JOHN BIERBUSSE

      Withheld    Against
  

3       MIKE COCKRELL

      For    For
  

4       ROWAN H. TAYLOR

      Withheld    Against
02    TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING “CAK”.    Shareholder    Against    For

 

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
Security    216648402    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    COO    Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    US2166484020    Agenda    932998719 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       A. THOMAS BENDER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       MICHAEL H. KALKSTEIN

      Withheld    Against
  

3       JODY S. LINDELL

      Withheld    Against
  

4       MOSES MARX

      Withheld    Against
  

5       DONALD PRESS

      Withheld    Against
  

6       STEVEN ROSENBERG

      Withheld    Against
  

7       A.E. RUBENSTEIN, M.D.

      Withheld    Against
  

8       ROBERT S. WEISS

      Withheld    Against
  

9       STANLEY ZINBERG, M.D.

      Withheld    Against
02    THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY’S AMENDED 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN WHICH REMOVES RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANT AS FULL VALUE AWARDS AND ADDS 1,000,000 SHARES TO THE TOTAL SHARES RESERVED FOR GRANT.    Management    For    For
03    THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY’S AMENDED 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS WHICH REMOVES RESTRICTIONS ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANT AS FULL VALUE AWARDS AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE PLAN TO DECEMBER 31, 2016.    Management    For    For
04    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


HANKOOK TIRE CO LTD, SEOUL
Security    Y30587102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    KR7000240002    Agenda    701824749 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTING OPTION IN KOREA MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the financial statements    Management    For    For
2.    Amend the Articles of Incorporation    Management    Against    Against
3.    Elect the External Director who is an Audit Committee Member    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the limit of remuneration for the Director    Management    For    For

 

TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.
Security    88632Q103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TIBX    Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    US88632Q1031    Agenda    933002797 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       VIVEK Y. RANADIVE

      For    For
  

2       ERIC C.W. DUNN

      For    For
  

3       NARENDRA K. GUPTA

      For    For
  

4       PETER J. JOB

      For    For
  

5       PHILIP K. WOOD

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.’S, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

RODOBENS NEGOCIOS IMOBILIARIOS SA
Security    P81424106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    15-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRRDNIACNOR9    Agenda    701877283 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   “PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES ‘IN FAVOR’ AND ‘AGAINST’ IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
I.    Approve the vote on the Administrations report, the financial statements and the accounting statements accompanied by the Independent Auditors report regarding FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
II.    Approve, the proposal for the capital budget for the year 2009, well as about the proposal of the Board of Directors for the allocation of the net profits and the distribution of dividends from the 2008 FY    Management    For    For
III.    Approve to set the global remuneration of the Board of Directors for the FY 2009    Management    For    For


TOMRA SYS A/S
Security    R91733114    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    21-Apr-2009
ISIN    NO0005668905    Agenda    701885191 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening of the general meeting by the Chairman of the Board of Directors; registration of attending shareholders, including shareholders represented by proxy    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Elect the Chairperson of the meeting    Management    For    For
3.    Elect a person to sign the minutes of the general meeting together with the Chairman of the meeting    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the notice of the meeting and the agenda    Management    For    For
5.    Receive the report by the Management on the status of the Company and the Group    Management    For    For
6.    Approve the annual report and annual accounts for 2008; an ordinary dividend of NOK 0.50 per share shall be distributed; eligible for dividend for a share is the one being owner of the share by the end of 21 APR 2009; the shares will be traded on Oslo Stock Exchange excluding dividend as from 22 APR 2009    Management    For    For
7.    Approve the declaration from the Board of Directors on the fixing of salaries and other remunerations to leading personnel are duly noted; the declaration regarding remuneration in the form of shares etc. is approved as binding for the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
8.    Approve that for the period APR 2008 to APR 2009, the Members of the Board of Directors are remunerated as follows [last year’s figures in brackets]: Chairman of the Board: NOK 500,000 [720,000] External Board Members: NOK 385,000 [385,000] Internal Board Members: NOK 225,000 [225,000] Chairpersons and Members of the Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, Corporate Responsibility Committee and Nomination Committee are to be given a remuneration of NOK 45,000 [45,000] and NOK 30,000 [30,000], respectively; the Auditor’s fee for 2008 of NOK 1,000,000 for audit of Tomra Systems ASA per invoice is approved    Management    For    For
9.    Re-elect Messrs. Tom Knoff, Ole Dahl and Hild Kinder as the Nomination Committee and re-elect Messrs. Svein Rennemo, Jorgen Randers, Hege M. Norheim, Bjorn M. Wiggen and Aniela Gjos as the Board Members and the Committee nominates Messrs. Svein Rennemo and Bjorn M. Wiggen as the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively    Management    For    For
10.    Elect the Auditor    Management    For    For
11.    Approve the share capital of the Company is reduced by NOK 5,000,000 by cancellation of 5,000,000 treasury shares; the reduction will come into force when it is registered by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises; amend the entry into force the Articles of Association as follows: Section 4 the share capital is NOK 150,020,078 divided into 150,020,078 shares, each having a par value of NOK 1.00    Management    For    For
12.    Authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with the Norwegian Public Limited Liabilities Act Section 9-4, to acquire and dispose of treasury shares; [Authority remains in force until the next AGM]; the Company may acquire shares up to a total par value of NOK 10,000,000; the price paid for the share may not be less than NOK 10 or greater than NOK 100; the acquisitions shall be made on the stock exchange within a normal spread. Treasury shares may only be disposed of in order to carry out the Share Saving Program and Share Option Program for the Group’s employees, and in connection with mergers and acquisitions of companies and businesses; the authority will enter into force once it is registered by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises    Management    For    For
13.    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by up to NOK 15,000,000 by subscription of new shares; the authority may only be employed in connection with mergers and acquisitions of companies or businesses; the shareholder’s pre-emptive rights pursuant to the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act Section 10-4 may be disapplied; the authorization encompasses non-cash share contributions and the right to assume special obligations on the Company, as well as a decision on a merger; the authorization shall be valid until the next AGM in the Company; if the authorization is employed, the Board of Directors may amend Section 4 of the Articles of Association accordingly    Management    For    For


WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
Security    971807102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    WL    Meeting Date    22-Apr-2009
ISIN    US9718071023    Agenda    933017368 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       TED T. CECALA

      For    For
  

2       THOMAS L. DU PONT

      For    For
  

3       DONALD E. FOLEY

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF 2009 EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION    Management    For    For

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900397 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INXS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.    Approve the Directors Accounts, to examine, discuss and the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2008, the administration reporting that in light of the results from the FY the distribution of dividends is not being proposed    Management    For    For
B.    Elect the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
C.    Approve to consider the proposal of the administration aiming at the instatement of the Finance Committee on a non permanent basis to operate during the 2009 FY, approval of the draft internal regulation and election of its full and alternate Members    Management    For    For
D.    Approve to set the total annual remuneration for the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900400 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
A.    Amend the Corporate Bylaws with amendment of Articles 3, 20 inclusion of item XXX, 21 and 25 of the Corporate Bylaws, aiming respectively at the adaptation of the Corporate purpose, the inclusion of a matter in the list of powers of the Board of Directors as well as the adaptation of the positions and authorities of the Executive Committee    Management    For    For


PERKINELMER, INC.
Security    714046109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PKI    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US7140461093    Agenda    933017407 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. FRIEL    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS A. LOPARDO    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS P. MICHAS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. MULLEN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. VICKI L. SATO    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GABRIEL SCHMERGEL    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENTON J. SICCHITANO    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. SULLIVAN    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. ROBERT TOD    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS PERKINELMER’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE THE PERKINELMER, INC. 2009 INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Security    33582V108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FNFG    Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    US33582V1089    Agenda    933026836 - Management

 

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CARL. A. FLORIO

      For    For
  

2       DAVID M. ZEBRO

      For    For
02    THE NON-BINDING APPROVAL OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES.    Management    For    For
03    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Security    872275102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TCB    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    US8722751026    Agenda    933010807 - Management

 

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM F. BIEBER

      For    For
  

2       THEODORE J. BIGOS

      For    For
  

3       WILLIAM A. COOPER

      For    For
  

4       THOMAS A. CUSICK

      For    For
  

5       GREGORY J. PULLES

      For    For
  

6       GERALD A. SCHWALBACH

      For    For
  

7       DOUGLAS A. SCOVANNER

      For    For
  

8       BARRY N. WINSLOW

      For    For
02    RE-APPROVE THE TCF PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION POLICY    Management    Against    Against
03    APPROVE AN INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED SHARES UNDER THE TCF FINANCIAL INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM    Management    For    For
04    RE-APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED GOALS UNDER THE TCF FINANCIAL INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM    Management    Against    Against
05    APPROVE, IN AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT    Management    Against    Against
06    ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009    Management    For    For


JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
Security    47102X105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JNS    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US47102X1054    Agenda    933011063 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SCHEID (CHAIRMAN)    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY K. ARMOUR    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RICHARD FREDERICKS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. KOCHARD    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANDON H. ROWLAND    Management    For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR    Management    For    For

 

CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
Security    129603106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CCC    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US1296031065    Agenda    933032411- Management

 

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM R. NEWLIN

      For    For
  

2       JOHN S. STANIK

      For    For
  

3       WILLIAM J. LYONS

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Security    890516107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TR    Meeting Date    04-May-2009
ISIN    US8905161076    Agenda    933018423 - Management

 

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Vote

  

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MELVIN J. GORDON

      Withheld    Against
  

2       ELLEN R. GORDON

      Withheld    Against
  

3       LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT

      Withheld    Against
  

4       BARRE A. SEIBERT

      Withheld    Against
  

5       RICHARD P. BERGEMAN

      Withheld    Against
02    RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933004587 - Opposition

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

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Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN DORMAN

      For    *
  

2       EDWARD D. HOROWITZ

      For    *
  

3       BRUCE A. JAFFE

      Withheld    *
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown


ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933009551- Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MICHAEL H. HEATH

      Withheld    Against
  

2       JANEY A. PLACE

      For    For
  

3       J. HEIDI ROIZEN

      Withheld    Against
2    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY’S YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For   

 

ONLINE RESOURCES CORPORATION
Security    68273G101    Meeting Type    Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol    ORCC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US68273G1013    Agenda    933016392 - Opposition

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN DORMAN

      For    *
  

2       EDWARD D. HOROWITZ

      For    *
  

3       BRUCE A. JAFFE

      For    *
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    *

 

* Management Position Unknown

 

BEMIS COMPANY, INC.
Security    081437105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BMS    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US0814371052    Agenda    933016950 - Management

 

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Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM J. BOLTON

      For    For
  

2       BARBARA L. JOHNSON

      For    For
  

3       PAUL S. PEERCY

      For    For
  

4       GENE C. WULF

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For
03    TO ACT ON A PROPOSAL TO REAPPROVE THE BEMIS COMPANY, INC. 1997 EXECUTIVE OFFICER PERFORMANCE PLAN.    Management    For    For
04    TO ACT ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BEMIS COMPANY, INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
05    TO VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.    Shareholder    Against    For
              

 

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
Security    892356106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TSCO    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US8923561067    Agenda    933023359 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JAMES F. WRIGHT

      For    For
  

2       JOHNSTON C. ADAMS

      For    For
  

3       WILLIAM BASS

      For    For
  

4       JACK C. BINGLEMAN

      For    For
  

5       S.P. BRAUD

      For    For
  

6       RICHARD W. FROST

      For    For
  

7       CYNTHIA T. JAMISON

      For    For
  

8       GERARD E. JONES

      For    For
  

9       GEORGE MACKENZIE

      For    For
  

10     EDNA K. MORRIS

      For    For
2    TO APPROVE THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
3    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.    Management    For    For


HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
Security    422347104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HTLD    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US4223471040    Agenda    933035342 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       R. GERDIN

      Withheld    Against
  

2       M. GERDIN

      Withheld    Against
  

3       R. JACOBSON

      For    For
  

4       B. ALLEN

      For    For
  

5       L. CROUSE

      Withheld    Against
  

6       J. PRATT

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION.    Management    For    For

 

MARINER ENERGY, INC.
Security    56845T305    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ME    Meeting Date    11-May-2009
ISIN    US56845T3059    Agenda    933040052 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BERNARD ARONSON

      Withheld    Against
  

2       H. CLAYTON PETERSON

      Withheld    Against
02    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF THE MARINER ENERGY, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

FOREST OIL CORPORATION
Security    346091705    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    FST    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    US3460917053    Agenda    933021761 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       DOD A. FRASER

      For    For
  

2       JAMES D. LIGHTNER

      Withheld    Against
2    APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL 500,000 SHARES FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE FOREST OIL CORPORATION 1999 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AND CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.    Management    For    For
3    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS FOREST’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Security    68554V108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    OSUR    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    US68554V1089    Agenda    933027535 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MICHAEL CELANO

      For    For
  

2       DOUGLAS A. MICHELS

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES W. PATRICK

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP    Management    For    For
3    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO MODIFY MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN    Shareholder    Against    For


CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD.
Security    129584108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CFWFF    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    CA1295841086    Agenda    933038944 - Management

 

Item   

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       FERNANDO AGUILAR

      For    For
  

2       JAMES S. BLAIR

      For    For
  

3       GREGORY S. FLETCHER

      For    For
  

4       MARTIN A. LAMBERT

      For    For
  

5       RONALD P. MATHISON

      For    For
  

6       DOUGLAS R. RAMSAY

      For    For
  

7       R. T. (TIM) SWINTON

      For    For
02    TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMEND SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP.    Management    For    For

 

ECLIPSYS CORP
Security    278856109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ECLP    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US2788561098    Agenda    933029907 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN T. CASEY

      For    For
  

2       JAY B. PIEPER

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For

 

TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD.
Security    895945103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TOLWF    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    CA8959451037    Agenda    933039504 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY AT EIGHT (8).    Management    For    For
02    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       KENNETH M. BAGAN

      For    For
  

2       DONALD R. LUFT

      For    For
  

3       GARY R. BUGEAUD

      For    For
  

4       DOUGLAS F. ROBINSON

      For    For
  

5       MURRAY L. COBBE

      For    For
  

6       KEVIN L. NUGENT

      For    For
  

7       G. ALLEN BROOKS

      For    For
  

8       GARY L. WARREN

      For    For
03    THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION AS SUCH.    Management    For    For


EXELIXIS, INC.
Security    30161Q104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EXEL    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US30161Q1040    Agenda    933047311 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CHARLES COHEN, PHD.

      For    For
  

2       GEORGE POSTE, DVM, PHD.

      For    For
  

3       JACK L. WYSZOMIERSKI

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS EXELIXIS’ INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 1, 2010.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXELIXIS, INC. 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 5,000,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
04    TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EXELIXIS, INC. 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against
05    TO APPROVE A PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING STOCK OPTIONS FOR A REDUCED NUMBER OF REPLACEMENT STOCK OPTIONS TO BE GRANTED UNDER THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN WITH AN EXERCISE PRICE EQUAL TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF EXELIXIS COMMON STOCK AT THE TIME OF THE EXCHANGE.    Management    For    For

 

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC
Security    357023100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RAIL    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US3570231007    Agenda    933047599 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JAMES D. CIRAR

      For    For
  

2       S. CARL SODERSTROM, JR.

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT N. TIDBALL

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Security    22025Y407    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CXW    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US22025Y4070    Agenda    933033677 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM F. ANDREWS

      For    For
  

2       JOHN D. FERGUSON

      For    For
  

3       DONNA M. ALVARADO

      For    For
  

4       LUCIUS E. BURCH, III

      For    For
  

5       JOHN D. CORRENTI

      For    For
  

6       DENNIS W. DECONCINI

      For    For
  

7       JOHN R. HORNE

      For    For
  

8       C. MICHAEL JACOBI

      For    For
  

9       THURGOOD MARSHALL, JR.

      For    For
  

10     CHARLES L. OVERBY

      For    For
  

11     JOHN R. PRANN, JR.

      For    For
  

12     JOSEPH V. RUSSELL

      For    For
  

13     HENRI L. WEDELL

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY OUR AUDIT COMMITTEE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    ADOPTION OF A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR THE COMPANY TO PROVIDE A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPANY’S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.    Shareholder    For    Against


DRIL-QUIP, INC.
Security    262037104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DRQ    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US2620371045    Agenda    933055976 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       LARRY E. REIMERT

      Withheld    Against
  

2       GARY D. SMITH

      For    For
  

3       L.H. DICK ROBERTSON

      Withheld    Against
02    APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    RE-APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR AWARDS UNDER THE 2004 INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against

 

JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION
Security    477143101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JBLU    Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    US4771431016    Agenda    933064115 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       PETER BONEPARTH

      For    For
  

2       KIM CLARK

      For    For
  

3       STEPHAN GEMKOW

      Withheld    Against
  

4       JOEL PETERSON

      For    For
  

5       ANN RHOADES

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE FROM 525,000,000 SHARES TO 975,000,000 SHARES.    Management    Against    Against
04    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO MAJORITY VOTE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.    Shareholder    For    Against

 

NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
Security    64118B100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NETL    Meeting Date    15-May-2009
ISIN    US64118B1008    Agenda    933043159 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
   1 STEVEN DOMENIK       For    For
   2 DOUGLAS BROYLES       For    For
02    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.
Security    679580100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ODFL    Meeting Date    18-May-2009
ISIN    US6795801009    Agenda    933051764 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       EARL E. CONGDON

      For    For
  

2       DAVID S. CONGDON

      For    For


  

3       JOHN R. CONGDON

      For    For
  

4       J. PAUL BREITBACH

      For    For
  

5       JOHN R. CONGDON, JR.

      For    For
  

6       ROBERT G. CULP, III

      For    For
  

7       JOHN D. KASARDA

      For    For
  

8       LEO H. SUGGS

      For    For
  

9       D. MICHAEL WRAY

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

NORDSTROM, INC.
Security    655664100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JWN    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US6556641008    Agenda    933040521 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHYLLIS J. CAMPBELL    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT G. MILLER    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLAKE W. NORDSTROM    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIK B. NORDSTROM    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER E. NORDSTROM    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP G. SATRE    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. WALTER    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALISON A. WINTER    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BONUS PLAN    Management    For    For

 

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.
Security    781846209    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RUSHA    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US7818462092    Agenda    933057956 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       W. MARVIN RUSH

      For    For
  

2       W.M. “RUSTY” RUSH

      For    For
  

3       RONALD J. KRAUSE

      Withheld    Against
  

4       JAMES C. UNDERWOOD

      Withheld    Against
  

5       HAROLD D. MARSHALL

      Withheld    Against
  

6       THOMAS A. AKIN

      Withheld    Against
  

7       GERALD R. SZCZEPANSKI

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

BIGBAND NETWORKS INC
Security    089750509    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BBND    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US0897505097    Agenda    933080296 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
   1 MICHAEL J. POHL       For    For
   2 ROBERT SACHS       For    For
   3 GEOFFREY YANG       For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For


LOJACK CORPORATION
Security    539451104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    LOJN    Meeting Date    20-May-2009
ISIN    US5394511043    Agenda    933045278 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       RORY J. COWAN

      For    For
  

2       JOHN H. MACKINNON

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT J. MURRAY

      For    For
  

4       ROBERT L. REWEY

      For    For
  

5       RICHARD T. RILEY

      For    For
  

6       HARVEY ROSENTHAL

      For    For
  

7       MARIA RENNA SHARPE

      For    For
  

8       RONALD V. WATERS III

      For    For
02    AMEND THE COMPANY’S 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against
03    RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

MEDAREX, INC.
Security    583916101    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MEDX    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US5839161016    Agenda    933038122 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MARC RUBIN, M.D.

      For    For
  

2       RONALD J. SALDARINI PHD

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES R. SCHALLER

      For    For
02    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS MEDAREX’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

TIFFANY & CO.
Security    886547108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TIF    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US8865471085    Agenda    933044961 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI    Management    For    For
2    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE MARIE BRAVO    Management    For    For
3    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. COSTLEY    Management    For    For
4    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH    Management    For    For
5    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABBY F. KOHNSTAMM    Management    For    For
6    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. MARQUIS    Management    For    For
7    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER W. MAY    Management    For    For
8    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. THOMAS PRESBY    Management    For    For
9    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. SHUTZER    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TIFFANY & CO. 2005 EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE BY 2,500,000 THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN.    Management    For    For


KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Security    499064103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    KNX    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US4990641031    Agenda    933045266 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GARY J. KNIGHT

      For    For
  

2       G.D. MADDEN

      For    For
  

3       KATHRYN L. MUNRO

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVE & RATIFY AN AMENDMENT & RESTATEMENT OF 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN (“2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN”), (I) RENAMES PLAN THE KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK OPTION AND EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN,” (II) PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TERMS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTS, & (III) AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS.    Management    For    For
04    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND RATIFY A ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES, ALONG WITH AN ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO PERMIT SUCH EXCHANGE.    Management    Against    Against
05    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.    Management    For    For

 

SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY
Security    784117103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SEIC    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US7841171033    Agenda    933049391 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CARMEN V. ROMEO

      Withheld    Against
  

2       RICHARD B. LIEB

      Withheld    Against
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

DEAN FOODS COMPANY
Security    242370104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DF    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US2423701042    Agenda    933053706 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JANET HILL

      For    For
  

2       HECTOR M. NEVARES

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.    Management    For    For

 

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB, INC.
Security    05548J106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BJ    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US05548J1060    Agenda    933057792 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE M. COURNOYER    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMOND J. ENGLISH    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN FRAME PETERS    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 AMENDED AND RESTATED GROWTH INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
05    RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE’S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 30, 2010.    Management    For    For


CERNER CORPORATION
Security    156782104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CERN    Meeting Date    22-May-2009
ISIN    US1567821046    Agenda    933059405 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CLIFFORD W. ILLIG

      For    For
  

2       WILLIAM B. NEAVES, PH.D

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CERNER CORPORATION FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
Security    253393102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DKS    Meeting Date    03-Jun-2009
ISIN    US2533931026    Agenda    933058186 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       WILLIAM J. COLOMBO

      For    For
  

2       DAVID I. FUENTE

      For    For
  

3       LARRY D. STONE

      For    For
2    RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTRED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For

 

RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Security    768573107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RVBD    Meeting Date    03-Jun-2009
ISIN    US7685731074    Agenda    933067604 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JERRY M. KENNELLY

      For    For
  

2       STANLEY J. MERESMAN

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

INFINERA CORPORATION
Security    45667G103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    INFN    Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    US45667G1031    Agenda    933074510 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAN MAYDAN, PH.D.    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAGDEEP SINGH    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF INFINERA CORPORATION FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF A STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.    Management    Against    Against


MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Security    58446K105    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MCCC    Meeting Date    16-Jun-2009
ISIN    US58446K1051    Agenda    933078366 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROCCO B. COMMISSO

      Withheld    Against
  

2       MARK E. STEPHAN

      Withheld    Against
  

3       THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER

      For    For
  

4       NATALE S. RICCIARDI

      For    For
  

5       SCOTT W. SEATON

      For    For
  

6       ROBERT L. WINIKOFF

      Withheld    Against
02    TO AMEND OUR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF OUR CLASS A COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE FROM 500,000 TO 1,250,000.    Management    Against    Against
03    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
04    TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.    Management    Against    Against

 

INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
Security    46126P106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    IMA    Meeting Date    18-Jun-2009
ISIN    US46126P1066    Agenda    933082024 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CAROL R. GOLDBERG

      For    For
  

2       JAMES ROOSEVELT, JR.

      For    For
  

3       RON ZWANZIGER

      For    For
2    APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM 11,074,081 TO 12,074,081.    Management    For    For
3    APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM 1,000,000 TO 2,000,000.    Management    For    For
4    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

RRI ENERGY, INC.
Security    74971X107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RRI    Meeting Date    18-Jun-2009
ISIN    US74971X1072    Agenda    933093801 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. WILLIAM BARNETT    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK M. JACOBS    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. MILLER    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAREE E. PEREZ    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EVAN J. SILVERSTEIN    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS RRI ENERGY, INC.’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For


DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Security    247361702    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DAL    Meeting Date    22-Jun-2009
ISIN    US2473617023    Agenda    933080412 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. ANDERSON    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK    Management    Against    Against
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. BRINZO    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL A. CARP    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. ENGLER    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICKEY P. FORET    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID R. GOODE    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA ROSPUT REYNOLDS    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. ROGERS    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS M. STEENLAND    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH B. WOODROW    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS DELTA’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.    Shareholder    For    Against


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Technology Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
Security    79466L302    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CRM    Meeting Date    10-Jul-2008
ISIN    US79466L3024    Agenda    932916022 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MARC BENIOFF

      For    For
  

2       CRAIG CONWAY

      For    For
  

3       ALAN HASSENFELD

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE ANNUAL AUTOMATIC SHARE REPLENISHMENT FROM SUCH PLAN AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR GRANT BY AN INCREMENTAL 7,500,000 SHARES.    Management    For    For
04    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO ENABLE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION UNDER SUCH PLAN TO QUALIFY AS “PERFORMANCE BASED COMPENSATION” WITHIN THE MEANING OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M).    Management    For    For

 

BLUE COAT SYSTEMS, INC.
Security    09534T508    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BCSI    Meeting Date    02-Oct-2008
ISIN    US09534T5083    Agenda    932949689 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRIAN M. NESMITH

      For    For
  

2       DAVID W. HANNA

      For    For
  

3       JAMES A. BARTH

      For    For
  

4       KEITH GEESLIN

      For    For
  

5       TIMOTHY A. HOWES

      For    For
  

6       JAMES R. TOLONEN

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Security    17275R102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CSCO    Meeting Date    13-Nov-2008
ISIN    US17275R1023    Agenda    932954729 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL    Management    For    For


1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST    Management    For    For
1L    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG    Management    Against    Against
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 25, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.    Shareholder    Against    For
04    PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Shareholder    Against    For

 

KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION
Security    482480100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    KLAC    Meeting Date    13-Nov-2008
ISIN    US4824801009    Agenda    932963982 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROBERT M. CALDERONI

      For    For
  

2       JOHN T. DICKSON

      For    For
  

3       KEVIN J. KENNEDY

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Security    594918104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    MSFT    Meeting Date    19-Nov-2008
ISIN    US5949181045    Agenda    932960013 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER    Management    For    For
02    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR.    Management    For    For
03    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON    Management    For    For
04    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III    Management    For    For
05    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN    Management    For    For
06    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS    Management    For    For
07    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT    Management    For    For
08    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI    Management    For    For
09    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE    Management    For    For
10    APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
11    APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
12    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
13    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON INTERNET CENSORSHIP.    Shareholder    Against    For
14    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.    Shareholder    Against    For
15    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.    Shareholder    Against    For


HARRIS STRATEX NETWORKS INC
Security    41457P106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HSTX    Meeting Date    20-Nov-2008
ISIN    US41457P1066    Agenda    932959654 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CHARLES D. KISSNER

      Withheld    Against
  

2       WILLIAM A. HASLER

      For    For
  

3       CLIFFORD H. HIGGERSON

      For    For
  

4       EDWARD F. THOMPSON

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.    Management    For    For
3    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
4    APPROVAL OF THE 2007 STOCK EQUITY PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

SONIC SOLUTIONS
Security    835460106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SNIC    Meeting Date    15-Dec-2008
ISIN    US8354601069    Agenda    932978907 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROBERT J. DORIS

      For    For
  

2       ROBERT M. GREBER

      For    For
  

3       PETER J. MARGUGLIO

      For    For
  

4       MARY C. SAUER

      For    For
  

5       R. WARREN LANGLEY

      For    For

 

INTUIT INC.
Security    461202103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    INTU    Meeting Date    16-Dec-2008
ISIN    US4612021034    Agenda    932969047 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       STEPHEN M. BENNETT

      For    For
  

2       CHRISTOPHER W. BRODY

      For    For
  

3       WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL

      For    For
  

4       SCOTT D. COOK

      For    For
  

5       DIANE B. GREENE

      For    For
  

6       MICHAEL R. HALLMAN

      For    For
  

7       EDWARD A. KANGAS

      For    For
  

8       SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON

      For    For
  

9       DENNIS D. POWELL

      For    For
  

10     STRATTON D. SCLAVOS

      For    For
  

11     BRAD D. SMITH

      For    For
02    RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO OUR 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For

 

AMDOCS LIMITED
Security    G02602103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DOX    Meeting Date    22-Jan-2009
ISIN    GB0022569080    Agenda    932983631 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRUCE K. ANDERSON

      For    For
  

2       ADRIAN GARDNER

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES E. FOSTER

      For    For
  

4       JAMES S. KAHAN

      For    For
  

5       ZOHAR ZISAPEL

      For    For
  

6       DOV BAHARAV

      For    For
  

7       JULIAN A. BRODSKY

      For    For
  

8       ELI GELMAN

      For    For


  

9       NEHEMIA LEMELBAUM

      For    For
  

10     JOHN T. MCLENNAN

      For    For
  

11     ROBERT A. MINICUCCI

      For    For
  

12     SIMON OLSWANG

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING THE MEMORANDUM OF INCORPORATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
04    RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AND AUTHORIZATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE OF BOARD TO FIX REMUNERATION.    Management    For    For

 

PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
Security    726900103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    PLNR    Meeting Date    19-Feb-2009
ISIN    US7269001035    Agenda    932993428 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GERALD K. PERKEL

      For    For
  

2       E. KAY STEPP

      For    For

 

ALADDIN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS LTD.
Security    M0392N101    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    ALDN    Meeting Date    20-Feb-2009
ISIN    IL0010824030    Agenda    932995509 - Management

 

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01    TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2009, BY AND AMONG MAGIC LAMP CORP., JASMINE MERGER CORP LTD. AND ALADDIN, APPROVE THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED THEREBY AND APPROVE ALL OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE ARTICLES AMENDMENT AND CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE THE D&O INSURANCE RENEWAL AND THE PURCHASE OF THE RUN-OFF INSURANCE.    Management    For    For

 

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
Security    459902102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    IGT    Meeting Date    03-Mar-2009
ISIN    US4599021023    Agenda    932992161 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ROBERT A. BITTMAN

      For    For
  

2       RICHARD R. BURT

      For    For
  

3       PATTI S. HART

      For    For
  

4       ROBERT A. MATHEWSON

      For    For
  

5       THOMAS J. MATTHEWS

      For    For
  

6       ROBERT MILLER

      For    For
  

7       FREDERICK B. RENTSCHLER

      For    For
  

8       DAVID E. ROBERSON

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS IGT’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.    Management    For    For
04    ELECTION OF PHILIP G. SATRE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. “AN “AGAINST” VOTE ON ITEM 4 WILL BE TREATED AS A WITHHOLD VOTE WITH RESPECT TO PHILIP G. SATRE.”    Management    For    For


ASML HOLDINGS N.V.
Security    N07059186    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ASML    Meeting Date    26-Mar-2009
ISIN    USN070591862    Agenda    933001694 - Management

 

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03    DISCUSSION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2008 AND ADOPTION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (“FY”) 2008, AS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCH LAW.    Management    For    For
04    DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (“BOM”) FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008.    Management    For    For
05    DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD (“SB”) FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008.    Management    For    For
07    PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.20 PER ORDINARY SHARE OF EUR 0.09.    Management    For    For
8A    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK.    Management    For    For
8B    APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 SIGN-ON STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON STOCK.    Management    Against    Against
9A    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTIONS.    Management    For    For
9B    APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 SIGN-ON STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON STOCK OPTIONS.    Management    For    For
9C    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF STOCK OPTIONS, RESPECTIVELY STOCK, AVAILABLE FOR ASML EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE STOCK OPTIONS OR STOCK.    Management    For    For
11A    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. H.C.J. VAN DEN BURG AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11B    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. O. BILOUS AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11C    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. J.W.B. WESTERBURGEN AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11D    NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MS. P.F.M. VAN DER MEER MOHR AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11E    NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MR. W. ZIEBART AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
12A    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE (RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, LIMITED TO 5% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE AUTHORIZATION.    Management    For    For
12B    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12A.    Management    For    For
12C    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE (RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH 5% CAN ONLY BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH OR ON THE OCCASION OF MERGERS AND/OR ACQUISITIONS.    Management    For    For
12D    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12C.    Management    For    For
13    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO ACQUIRE ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY’S SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
14    CANCELLATION OF ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For
15    CANCELLATION OF ADDITIONAL ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For


ASML HOLDINGS N.V.
Security    N07059186    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ASML    Meeting Date    26-Mar-2009
ISIN    USN070591862    Agenda    933007975 - Management

 

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03    DISCUSSION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2008 AND ADOPTION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (“FY”) 2008, AS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCH LAW.    Management    For    For
04    DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (“BOM”) FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008.    Management    For    For
05    DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD (“SB”) FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008.    Management    For    For
07    PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.20 PER ORDINARY SHARE OF EUR 0.09.    Management    For    For
8A    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK.    Management    For    For
8B    APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 SIGN-ON STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON STOCK.    Management    Against    Against
9A    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTIONS.    Management    For    For
9B    APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 SIGN-ON STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON STOCK OPTIONS.    Management    For    For
9C    APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF STOCK OPTIONS, RESPECTIVELY STOCK, AVAILABLE FOR ASML EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE STOCK OPTIONS OR STOCK.    Management    For    For
11A    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. H.C.J. VAN DEN BURG AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11B    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. O. BILOUS AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11C    NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. J.W.B. WESTERBURGEN AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11D    NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MS. P.F.M. VAN DER MEER MOHR AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
11E    NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MR. W. ZIEBART AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
12A    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE (RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, LIMITED TO 5% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE AUTHORIZATION.    Management    For    For
12B    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12A.    Management    For    For
12C    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE (RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH 5% CAN ONLY BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH OR ON THE OCCASION OF MERGERS AND/OR ACQUISITIONS.    Management    For    For
12D    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12C.    Management    For    For
13    PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO ACQUIRE ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY’S SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
14    CANCELLATION OF ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For
15    CANCELLATION OF ADDITIONAL ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For

 

TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.
Security    88632Q103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TIBX    Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    US88632Q1031    Agenda    933002797 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       VIVEK Y. RANADIVE

      For    For
  

2       ERIC C.W. DUNN

      For    For
  

3       NARENDRA K. GUPTA

      For    For
  

4       PETER J. JOB

      For    For
  

5       PHILIP K. WOOD

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS TIBCO SOFTWARE INC.’S, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009.    Management    For    For


NOKIA CORPORATION
Security    654902204    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NOK    Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    US6549022043    Agenda    933002088 - Management

 

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07    ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS.    Management    For    For
08    RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF THE PROFIT SHOWN ON THE BALANCE SHEET AND THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND.    Management    For    For
09    RESOLUTION ON THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT FROM LIABILITY.    Management    For    For
10    RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
11    RESOLUTION ON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
12    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GEORG EHRNROOTH

     

For   

  

For   

  

2       LALITA D. GUPTE

     

For   

  

For   

  

3       BENGT HOLMSTROM

     

For   

  

For   

  

4       HENNING KAGERMANN

     

For   

  

For   

  

5       OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO

     

For   

  

For   

  

6       PER KARLSSON

     

For   

  

For   

  

7       JORMA OLLILA

     

For   

  

For   

  

8       MARJORIE SCARDINO

     

For   

  

For   

  

9       RISTO SIILASMAA

     

For   

  

For   

  

10     KEIJO SUILA

     

For   

  

For   

  

11     ISABEL MAREY-SEMPER

     

For   

  

For   

13    RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
14    ELECTION OF AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
15    AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RESOLVE TO REPURCHASE THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES.    Management    For    For
17    MARK THE “FOR” BOX IF YOU WISH TO INSTRUCT THE DEPOSITARY TO GIVE A PROXY TO LEENA SIIRALA OR ESA NIINIMAKI, BOTH LEGAL COUNSELS OF NOKIA CORPORATION, TO VOTE, IN THEIR DISCRETION, ON YOUR BEHALF ONLY UPON ITEM 17.    Management    Abstain   

 

EMC CORPORATION
Security    268648102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    EMC    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US2686481027    Agenda    933017748 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. BROWN    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDOLPH L. COWEN    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRONIN    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL DEEGAN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. EGAN    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. PAUL FITZGERALD    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND F. KELLY    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WINDLE B. PRIEM    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL SAGAN    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID N. STROHM    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. TUCCI    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY SELECTION BY AUDIT COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EMC’S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE SHARES AVAILABLE BY 30 MILLION.    Management    For    For
04    TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EMC’S BYLAWS TO REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES REQUIRED FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING.    Management    For    For
05    TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    Shareholder    For    Against


AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
Security    029912201    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    AMT    Meeting Date    06-May-2009
ISIN    US0299122012    Agenda    933022749 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND P. DOLAN    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD M. DYKES    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN F. KATZ    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GUSTAVO LARA CANTU    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOANN A. REED    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA D.A. REEVE    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E. SHARBUTT    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. TAICLET, JR.    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMME L. THOMPSON    Management    For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

GOOGLE INC.
Security    38259P508    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    GOOG    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US38259P5089    Agenda    933017178 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       ERIC SCHMIDT

      For    For
  

2       SERGEY BRIN

      For    For
  

3       LARRY PAGE

      For    For
  

4       L. JOHN DOERR

      For    For
  

5       JOHN L. HENNESSY

      For    For
  

6       ARTHUR D. LEVINSON

      For    For
  

7       ANN MATHER

      For    For
  

8       PAUL S. OTELLINI

      For    For
  

9       K. RAM SHRIRAM

      For    For
  

10     SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS GOOGLE’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE’S 2004 STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN BY 8,500,000.    Management    Against    Against
04    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE.    Management    For    For
05    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP.    Shareholder    Against    For
06    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HEALTH CARE REFORM.    Shareholder    Against    For

 

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Security    78388J106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SBAC    Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    US78388J1060    Agenda    933024046 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRIAN C. CARR 2012

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For
03    IN THEIR DISCRETION, TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING AND ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT.    Management    Against    Against


ECLIPSYS CORP
Security    278856109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ECLP    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US2788561098    Agenda    933029907 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JOHN T. CASEY

      For    For
  

2       JAY B. PIEPER

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For

 

NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
Security    64118B100    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NETL    Meeting Date    15-May-2009
ISIN    US64118B1008    Agenda    933043159 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       STEVEN DOMENIK

      For    For
  

2       DOUGLAS BROYLES

      For    For
02    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

SAP AG
Security    803054204    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SAP    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US8030542042    Agenda    933056889 - Management

 

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02    RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE RETAINED EARNINGS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
03    RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
04    RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
05    APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009    Management    For   
06    RESOLUTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND USE TREASURY SHARES PURSUANT TO SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 OF GERMAN STOCK CORPORATION ACT (AKTIENGESETZ; AKTG), WITH POSSIBLE EXCLUSION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS & POTENTIAL RIGHTS TO OFFER SHARES    Management    For   
07    RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 19 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REFLECT THE GERMAN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS DIRECTIVE (GESETZ ZUR UMSETZUNG DER AKTIONARSRICHTLINIE; ARUG)    Management    For   


BIGBAND NETWORKS INC
Security    089750509    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    BBND    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US0897505097    Agenda    933080296 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       MICHAEL J. POHL

      For    For
  

2       ROBERT SACHS

      For    For
  

3       GEOFFREY YANG

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

LOJACK CORPORATION
Security    539451104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    LOJN    Meeting Date    20-May-2009
ISIN    US5394511043    Agenda    933045278 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       RORY J. COWAN

      For    For
  

2       JOHN H. MACKINNON

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT J. MURRAY

      For    For
  

4       ROBERT L. REWEY

      For    For
  

5       RICHARD T. RILEY

      For    For
  

6       HARVEY ROSENTHAL

      For    For
  

7       MARIA RENNA SHARPE

      For    For
  

8       RONALD V. WATERS III

      For    For
02    AMEND THE COMPANY’S 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.    Management    Against    Against
03    RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP
Security    228227104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CCI    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US2282271046    Agenda    933035378 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CINDY CHRISTY

      For    For
  

2       ARI Q. FITZGERALD

      For    For
  

3       ROBERT E. GARRISON II

      For    For
  

4       JOHN P. KELLY

      For    For
02    TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

VOCUS INC.
Security    92858J108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    VOCS    Meeting Date    21-May-2009
ISIN    US92858J1088    Agenda    933066931 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GARY GOLDING

      For    For
  

2       RICHARD MOORE

      For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF OUR COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OUR COMPANY’S 2005 STOCK AWARD PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.    Management    For    For


CERNER CORPORATION
Security    156782104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CERN    Meeting Date    22-May-2009
ISIN    US1567821046    Agenda    933059405 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CLIFFORD W. ILLIG

      For    For
  

2       WILLIAM B. NEAVES, PH.D

      For    For
2    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CERNER CORPORATION FOR 2009.    Management    For    For

 

JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC.
Security    48203R104    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    JNPR    Meeting Date    28-May-2009
ISIN    US48203R1041    Agenda    933053833 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       SCOTT KRIENS

      For    For
  

2       STRATTON SCLAVOS

      For    For
  

3       WILLIAM R. STENSRUD

      Withheld    Against
02    APPROVAL OF: (I) THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (THE “2006 PLAN”), AND (II) THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE 2006 PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLYING WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M).    Management    For    For
03    RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS.    Management    For    For

 

RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Security    768573107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    RVBD    Meeting Date    03-Jun-2009
ISIN    US7685731074    Agenda    933067604 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JERRY M. KENNELLY

      For    For
  

2       STANLEY J. MERESMAN

      For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For

 

INFINERA CORPORATION
Security    45667G103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    INFN    Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    US45667G1031    Agenda    933074510 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAN MAYDAN, PH.D.    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAGDEEP SINGH    Management    For    For
02    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF INFINERA CORPORATION FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF A STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.    Management    Against    Against

 

AUTODESK, INC.
Security    052769106    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ADSK    Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    US0527691069    Agenda    933075548 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARL BASS    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAWFORD W. BEVERIDGE    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. HALLAM DAWSON    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PER-KRISTIAN HALVORSEN    Management    For    For


1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SEAN M. MALONEY    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH A. NELSON    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES J. ROBEL    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST    Management    For    For
02    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUTODESK’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2010.    Management    For    For
03    PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2010 OUTSIDE DIRECTORS’ STOCK PLAN.    Management    Against    Against

 

SALESFORCE.COM, INC.
Security    79466L302    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CRM    Meeting Date    11-Jun-2009
ISIN    US79466L3024    Agenda    933082682 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       CRAIG RAMSEY

      For    For
  

2       SANFORD ROBERTSON

      For    For
  

3       MAYNARD WEBB

      For    For
02    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2010.    Management    For    For

 

TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
Security    J86957115    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3571400005    Agenda    701974683 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
2.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
4.    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors    Management    For    For


Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. World Opportunities Series

PROXY VOTING RECORD

7/1/08-6/30/09

Investment Company Report

 

MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
Security    Q57085104    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Jul-2008
ISIN    AU000000MQG1    Agenda    701647197 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1.    Receive the financial report, the Directors’ report and the Auditor’s report-of Macquarie for the YE 31 MAR 2008    Non-Voting      
2.    Adopt the remuneration report of Macquarie for the YE 31 MAR 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Dr. H.M. Nugent as a voting Director of Macquarie    Management    For    For
4.    Elect Dr. J.R. Niland as a voting Director of Macquarie effective on the conclusion of this meeting    Management    For    For
5.    Elect Mr. P.M. Kirby as a voting Director effective on the conclusion of this meeting    Management    For    For
6.    Approve the participation in the Macquarie group Employee Share Option Plan [Plan] as to maximum of 243,900 options, by Mr. NW Moore, Managing Director or, if Mr. Moore so elects, a controlled Company, as specified and acquisition accordingly by Mr. NW Moore or his controlled Company of options up to the stated maximum and, in consequence of exercise of those options, of ordinary shares of Macquarie, all in accordance with the terms of the plan and on the basis, as specified    Management    For    For
7.    Approve to issue of up to 6,000,000 Macquarie convertible preference securities by Macquarie capital loans Management Limited [ABN 18 077 595 012] [Issuer] as the responsible entity of the Macquarie CPS Trust, on the terms and conditions, as specified    Management    For    For

 

CARREFOUR SA, PARIS
Security    F13923119    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Jul-2008
ISIN    FR0000120172    Agenda    701628870 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be-forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries,-on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global-Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Ratify the appointment of Mr. Bernard Arnault as a Member of the Supervisory Board, to replace Mr. Robert Halley, for the remainder of Mr. Robert Halley’s term of office    Management    For    For
E.2    Approve to decides that the Company, instead of being ruled by an Executive Committee and a Supervisory Board, shall be ruled by a Board of Director and a General Manager, it notes that the present resolution cancels the terms of office of the Members of the Executive Committee and of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
E.3    Approve to cancel the drawing from a distributable profit of the required sum to be paid to the shareholders, as first dividend, i.e a 6% interest on the amount released and not refunded their shares    Management    For    For
E.4    Approve to overhaul the Articles of the Bylaws in order to adapt them to the legal provisions in force    Management    For    For
E.5    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to transfer to the Board of Directors the authorization previously granted to the Executive Committee by the extraordinary shareholders’ meetings of 15 APR 2008 [Resolutions 12, 13, 14] and 30 APR 2007 [Resolution 10]    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to transfer to the Board of Directors the authorization previously granted to the Executive Committee by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting of 15 APR 2008 in its Resolution 11    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Rene Abate as a Director    Management    For    For


O.8    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Bernard Arnault as a Director    Management    For    For
O.9    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Sebastien Bazin as a Director    Management    For    For
O.10    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Nicolas Bazire as a Director    Management    For    For
O.11    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jean Laurent Bonnafe as a Director    Management    For    For
O.12    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Thierry Breton as a Director    Management    For    For
O.13    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, appoint Mr. Rene Brillet as a Director    Management    For    For
O.14    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Charles Edelstenne as a Director    Management    For    For
O.15    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jean Martin Folz as a Director    Management    For    For
O.16    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Jose Luis Leal Maldonado as a Director    Management    For    For
O.17    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mr. Amauryde Seze as a Director    Management    For    For
O.18    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint Mrs. Anne Claire Taittinger as a Director    Management    For    For
O.19    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and appoint the Members of the Board of Directors for a 3 year period    Management    For    For
O.20    Adopt the Resolutions 2, 3 and 4, and approve to award total annual fees of EUR 900,000.00 to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
O.21    Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By-Law    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE AND RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN SECOND CALL DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT, MONTREUIL
Security    F9396N106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    22-Sep-2008
ISIN    FR0000054470    Agenda    701684804 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE on 31 MAR 2008; as presented earnings for the FY EUR 75,212,163 accordingly, grant permanent discharge to the Directors for the performance of their duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the income for FY be appropriated as follows: earnings for the FY: EUR 75,212,163.38 legal reserves EUR 12,823.40, other reserves: EUR 75,199,399.98 in accordance with the regulations in force, the shareholders meeting recalls that no dividend was paid for the previous 3 FY    Management    For    For
O.3    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY    Management    For    For
O.4    Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Article L.225.40 of the French Commercial Code and approve the Agreements, referred to therein    Management    For    For
O.5    Authorize the Board of Directors to buy back the Company’s shares on the open market, subject to the conditions specified: maximum purchase price: EUR 120.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 555,578,304.00; [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period]; the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders by the meeting 04 JUL 2007    Management    For    For


O.6    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For
E.7    Grant authority to the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital on one or more occasions and its sole discretion, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with a stock repurchase plan up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period, [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period] the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the share holders meeting delegates to the Board of Directors all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders by the meeting 04 JUL 2007    Management    For    For
E.8    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance, with preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares and or account securities this amount shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the maximum nominal amount of debt securities which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 400,000,000.00 this amount is common to issued under the delegation of present shareholders meeting [Authority expires at the end of 26 month period]; this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums    Management    For    For
E.9    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance, with preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares and or securities the maximum nominal amount of debt securities which may be issued shall not exceed EUR 400,000,000.00 this amount is common to all securities which may be issued under the delegation of present shareholders meeting [Authority expires at the end of 26 month period]; this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums    Management    Against    Against
E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions at its sole discretion, in favor of employees and corporate officers of the Company and related Companies who are Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority expires at the end of 26-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 0.2% of the share capital; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, the shareholders’ meeting delegates to the Board of Directors all powers to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary to raise the legal reserves to one tenth of the new capital after each increase, this delegation powers supersedes any and all earlier Delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to proceed in 1 or more issue, with the issuance of warrants giving right to subscribe to shares the amount of shares which may be subscribed or purchased by the beneficiaries of warrants shall not exceed 3.4% of the share capital party contact narrative the nominal amount of the share capital increase to be carried out under this delegation shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting resolves to waive the preferential subscription rights of the share holders to the warrants giving right to subscribe to shares the shareholders meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amount necessary to raise the legal reserves to one tenth of the new capital after each increase this authorization granted to shareholders meeting of 04 JUL 2007    Management    Against    Against


E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant for free, on 1 or more occasions existing or future shares, in favour of the employees and corporate officers of the Company and related Companies they may not represent more than 1% of the share capital [Authority expires at the end of 38-month period] and for a nominal amount of share capital increase to be carried out under this delegation shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the share holders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization granted by the shareholders meeting of 04 JUL 2007    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favour of the employees and corporate officers of the Company [Authority expires at the end of 18-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 0.4% of the share capital this amount shall count against the overall value of EUR 4,000,000.00 set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholders meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights the shareholders meeting Delegates all powers to the Board of Directors all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities this delegation supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors the necessary powers to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 2,000,000.00 by issuance of shares and or securities; [Authority expires at the end of 18 month period]; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in resolution number 16 the shareholder meeting decides to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights; the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities the shareholders meetings delegates to the Board of Directors, all powers to chare the share issuance costs against the related preminums this supersedes any and all earlier delegation to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing the shares or securities giving access to the capital, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital, this amount shall count against the overall values set forth in resolution number 16 [Authority expires at the end of the 26 months] approve to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights, authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, this delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve the maximal nominal amount of the capital increases ton be carried out under the delegations of authority number 8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 shall not exceed EUR 4,000,000.00    Management    For    For
E.17    Receive the report of the Board of Directors, the shareholders meeting decides that the various delegations given by the resolutions N 8 to 15 at the present meeting shall be used in whole or in part in accordance with the legal provisions in force, during periods when cash or stock tender offers are in effect for the Company’s share for an 18 month period, starting from the date of the present meeting, authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Approve to divide by 2 nominal value of the shares from EUR 0.155 to EUR 0.0775 the shareholders’ and authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all formalities; amend the Article No 4 of the Byelaws    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant full powers to the Bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By Law    Management    For    For

 

MISYS PLC
Security    G61572148    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    30-Sep-2008
ISIN    GB0003857850    Agenda    701687139 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1.    Receive the 2008 Directors report the financial statements and the auditors report    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the remuneration report    Management    For    For
3.    Declare a final dividend of 4.95p per ordinary share    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Al-Noor Ramji as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Directors to set their remuneration    Management    For    For
6.    Authorize the Directors to allot relevant securities generally    Management    For    For


S.7    Authorize the Directors to allot securities for cash within specified limits    Management    For    For
S.8    Grant authority to purchase of own shares in the market    Management    For    For
9.    Grant authority to the making of EU political donations    Management    For    For
S.10    Adopt new Articles of Association    Management    For    For
11.    Approve to establish the Misys Omnibus Share Plan    Management    For    For
12.    Grant authority to offer plans similar to the Misys Omnibus Share Plan in overseas territories    Management    For    For
13.    Approve to establish the Misys Share Incentive Plan    Management    For    For
14.    Grant authority to offer plans similar to the Misys Share Incentive Plan in overseas territories    Management    For    For

 

MISYS PLC
Security    G61572148    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    06-Oct-2008
ISIN    GB0003857850    Agenda    701698930 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the merger of the Company’s subsidiary Misys Healthcare and Patriot Merger Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Allscripts, approve the purchase by the Company or its Designee of either 18,857,152 or 18,957,152 shares of newly issued Allscripts common stock    Management    For    For

 

UNILEVER PLC
Security    904767704    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    UL    Meeting Date    28-Oct-2008
ISIN    US9047677045    Agenda    932963172 - Management

 

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01    TO ELECT MR P POLMAN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For

 

SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Security    Q8563C107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Nov-2008
ISIN    AU000000SHL7    Agenda    701737530 - Management

 

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   To receive and consider the financial report of the Company, the Directors’ report and the Auditor’s report for the FYE 30 JUN 2008    Non-Voting      
1.    Re-elect Mr. Peter Campbell as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    For    For
2.    Re-elect Mr. Lou Panaccio as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    For    For
3.    Re-elect Mr. Chris Wilks as a Director of the Company, who retires in accordance with Article 71 of the Company’s Constitution    Management    Against    Against
4.    Adopt the remuneration report for the FYE 30 JUN 2008    Management    For    For
5.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 to the issue by the Company on 10 OCT of 4,939,366 ordinary shares to the underwriter of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan of the Company [DRP] in relation to the 2008 final dividend of the Company    Management    For    For
6.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.2 and all other purposes, the issue of options, and shares following the valid exercise of such options, under and in accordance with the terms of the Sonic Healthcare Limited Employee Option Plan    Management    For    For
7.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and all other purposes, the issue to, and the acquisition by Dr. Colin Goldschmidt of 1,750,000 options under the Sonic Health Care Limited Employee Option Plan and subsequently up to 1,750,000 ordinary shares in the Company following the valid exercise of any such options subject to the terms and conditions as specified    Management    For    For
8.    Approve, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.14 and all other purposes, the issue to, and the acquisition by Mr. Chris Wilks of 875,000 options under the Sonic Health Care Limited Employee Option Plan and subsequently up to 875,000 ordinary shares in the Company following the valid exercise of any such options subject to the terms and conditions as specified    Management    For    For


MISYS PLC
Security    G61572148    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    09-Dec-2008
ISIN    GB0003857850    Agenda    701772609 - Management

 

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Approve, the proposed amendment [the Proposed Amendment] to the Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc., the amended and restated 1993 Stock Incentive Plan [the 1993 Plan] to increase the maximum number of shares of common stock of Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc., [Allscripts-Misys Shares] that may be issued pursuant to grants made under the 1993 Plan by 10,000,000 Allscripts-Misys Shares, taking the total number of Allscripts-Misys Shares that can be issued pursuant to the 1993 Plan to 21,593,489 plus shares attributable to awards that were forfeited or cancelled under the predecessor plans and as specified relating to the Proposed Amendment issued by the Company on 20 NOV 2008, and all documents which the Board of Directors of the Company or any duly authorized Committee thereof may determine are required or are expedient to give effect to the Proposed Amendment; authorize the Company and/or Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc., to enter into any such documents and that the Board of Directors of the Company or any duly authorized Committee thereof to make such modifications, variations, waivers and extensions of any of the terms or conditions of the Proposed Amendment and of any such documents [provided such modifications, variations, waivers or extensions are not of a material nature] as, in their absolute discretion, they think necessary or desirable and to do all such things as, in their absolute discretion, may be necessary or desirable to complete and give effect to, or otherwise in connection with, the Proposed Amendment and any matters incidental thereto

   Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF. IF-YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTL LTD
Security    G46714104    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    11-Dec-2008
ISIN    KYG467141043    Agenda    701774754 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ‘FOR’ OR ‘AGAINST’ FOR RESOL-UTION NUMBER 1. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EGM. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve and ratify the facility agreement dated 25 NOV 2008 [the Facility Agreement] entered into between Hutchison Telecommunications Finance Company Limited as lender, the Company as principal borrower and Hutchison Facility Agents Limited as facility agent and security trustee in relation to the Facility [as defined in the circular to Shareholders dated 25 NOV 2008 [the Circular]], as specified [including the Cap [as such term is defined in the Circular]], the entering into of the Facility Agreement by the Company and the transactions contemplated by or incidental to the Facility Agreement; and authorize the Directors of the Company, acting together, individually or by Committee, to do all such acts on behalf of the Company as they may consider necessary, desirable or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the implementation and completion of the Facility Agreement and the transactions contemplated by or incidental to the Facility Agreement    Management    For    For

 

HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS INT’L LTD.
Security    44841T107    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    HTX    Meeting Date    11-Dec-2008
ISIN    US44841T1079    Agenda    932979771 - Management

 

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O1    APPROVAL, CONFIRMATION AND RATIFICATION OF THE ENTERING INTO OF THE FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED AND HUTCHISON FACILITY AGENTS LIMITED BY THE COMPANY, THE TERMS OF THE FACILITY AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY OR INCIDENTAL THERETO, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For


AMDOCS LIMITED
Security    G02602103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    DOX    Meeting Date    22-Jan-2009
ISIN    GB0022569080    Agenda    932983631 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       BRUCE K. ANDERSON

      For    For
  

2       ADRIAN GARDNER

      For    For
  

3       CHARLES E. FOSTER

      For    For
  

4       JAMES S. KAHAN

      For    For
  

5       ZOHAR ZISAPEL

      For    For
  

6       DOV BAHARAV

      For    For
  

7       JULIAN A. BRODSKY

      For    For
  

8       ELI GELMAN

      For    For
  

9       NEHEMIA LEMELBAUM

      For    For
  

10     JOHN T. MCLENNAN

      For    For
  

11     ROBERT A. MINICUCCI

      For    For
  

12     SIMON OLSWANG

      For    For
02    APPROVAL OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING THE MEMORANDUM OF INCORPORATION AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
04    RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AND AUTHORIZATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE OF BOARD TO FIX REMUNERATION.    Management    For    For

 

SIEMENS AG, MUENCHEN
Security    D69671218    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    27-Jan-2009
ISIN    DE0007236101    Agenda    701785567 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR-PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’-PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO-OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the report of the Supervisory Board, the corporate governance-and compensation report, and the compliance report for the 2007/2008 FY    Non-Voting      
2.    Presentation of the Company and group financial statements and annual reports-for the 2007/2008 FY with the report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of-the German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
3.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 1,462,725,473.60 as follows: Payment of a dividend of EUR 1.60 per entitled share Ex-dividend and payable date: 28 JAN 2009    Management    For    For
4.1.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Rudi Lamprecht [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.2.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Juergen Radomski [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.3.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Uriel J. Sharef [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.4.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Klaus Wucherer [Postponement]    Management    For    For
4.5.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Peter Loescher    Management    For    For
4.6.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Wolfgang Dehen    Management    For    For
4.7.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Heinrich Hiesinger    Management    For    For
4.8.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Joe Kaeser    Management    For    For
4.9.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Eduardo Montes    Management    For    For


4.10.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Jim Reid-Anderson    Management    For    For
4.11.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Erich R. Reinhardt    Management    For    For
4.12.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Hermann Requardt    Management    For    For
4.13.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Siegfried Russwurm    Management    For    For
4.14.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Board of Managing Directors: Mr. Peter Y. Solmssen    Management    For    For
5.1.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerhard Cromme    Management    For    For
5.2.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Ralf Heckmann    Management    For    For
5.3.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Josef Ackermann    Management    For    For
5.4.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Lothar Adler    Management    For    For
5.5.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Jean-Louis Beffa    Management    For    For
5.6.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerhard Bieletzki    Management    For    For
5.7.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Gerd von Brandenstein    Management    For    For
5.8.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. John David Coombe    Management    For    For
5.9.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hildegard Cornudet    Management    For    For
5.10.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Michael Diekmann    Management    For    For
5.11.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hans Michael Gaul    Management    For    For
5.12.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Birgit Grube    Management    For    For
5.13.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Peter Gruss    Management    For    For
5.14.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Bettina Haller    Management    For    For
5.15.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Heinz Hawreliuk    Management    For    For
5.16.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Berthold Huber    Management    For    For
5.17.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Harald Kern    Management    For    For
5.18.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Walter Kroell    Management    For    For
5.19.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Nicola Leibinger-Kammueller    Management    For    For
5.20.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Michael Mirow    Management    For    For
5.21.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Werner Moenius    Management    For    For
5.22.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Roland Motzigemba    Management    For    For
5.23.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Thomas Rackow    Management    For    For
5.24.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Hakan Samuelsson    Management    For    For
5.25.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Dieter Scheitor    Management    For    For
5.26.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Albrecht Schmidt    Management    For    For
5.27.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Henning Schulte-Noelle    Management    For    For
5.28.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Rainer Sieg    Management    For    For
5.29.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Peter von Siemens    Management    For    For
5.30.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Jerry I. Speyer    Management    For    For
5.31.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Birgit Steinborn    Management    For    For
5.32.    Ratification of the acts of the individual members of the Supervisory Board: Mr. Iain Vallance of Tummel    Management    For    For
6.    Appointment of auditors for the 2008/2009 FY: Ernst + Young AG, Stuttgart    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire own shares, the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, at prices neither more than 10% above nor more than 20% below the market price, between 01 MAR 2009, and 26 JUL 2010, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to retire the shares, to use the shares within the scope of the Company’s stock option plans, to issue the shares to employees and executives of the Company, and to use the shares to fulfill conversion or option rights    Management    For    For


8.    Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition of own shares Supplementary to item 7, the Company shall be authorized to use call and put options for the purpose of acquiring own shares    Management    For    For
9.    Resolution on the creation of authorized capital, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to increase the share capital by up to EUR 520,800,000 through the issue of up to 173,600,000 new registered shares against cash payment, on or before 26 JAN 2014, shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for the issue of shares against payment in kind, for residual amounts, for the granting of subscription rights to bondholders, and for the issue of shares at a price not materially below their market price    Management    For    For
10.    Resolution on the authorization to issue convertible or warrant bonds, the creation of new contingent capital, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to issue bonds of up to EUR 15,000,000,000, conferring a convertible or option right for up to 200,000,000 new shares, on or before 26 JAN 2014, shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for the issue of bonds at a price not materially below their theoretical market value, for residual amounts, and for the granting of subscription rights to holders of previously issued convertible or option rights, the Company's share capital shall be increased accordingly by up to EUR 600,000,000 through the issue of new registered shares, insofar as convertible or option rights are exercised    Management    For    For
11.    Resolution on the revision of the Supervisory Board remuneration, and the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association, the members of the Supervisory Board shall receive a fixed annual remuneration of EUR 50,000, plus a variable remuneration of EUR 150 per EUR 0.01 of the earnings per share in excess of EUR 1, plus a further variable remuneration of EUR 250 per EUR 0.01 by which the three-year average earnings per share exceed EUR 2, the Chairman shall receive three times, and the Deputy Chairman one and a half times, the amounts Committee members shall be granted further remuneration, all members shall receive an attendance fee of EUR 1,000 per meeting    Management    For    For
12.    Amendment to the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      

 

FINANCIERE MARC DE LACHARRIERE (FIMALAC), PARIS
Security    F3534D120    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    10-Feb-2009
ISIN    FR0000037947    Agenda    701799491 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If-you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,-please contact your representative.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the Auditor’s special report regarding related-party transactions    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR 1.50 per Share    Management    For    For
O.5    Re-elect Mr. Bernard Pierre as a Director    Management    For    For
O.6    Appoint Pierre Mercadal as an Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve the remuneration of the Directors in the aggregate amount of EUR 320,000    Management    For    For
O.8    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued share capital    Management    For    For


E.9    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 230 million    Management    Against    Against
E.10    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 150 million    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to EUR 100 million for future exchange offers    Management    Against    Against
E.12    Grant authority for the capital increase of up to 10% of issued capital for future acquisitions    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Approve to set global limit for capital increase to result from issuance requests without preemptive rights under items 10 to 12 at EUR 150 million    Management    For    For
E.14    Approve to set global limit for capital increase to result from issuance requests with and without preemptive rights under items 9 to 12 at EUR 230 million    Management    For    For
E.15    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 300 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.17    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.18    Grant authority for the filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For

 

CLUB MEDITERRANEE
Security    F18690101    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Feb-2009
ISIN    FR0000121568    Agenda    701800268 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If-you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,-please contact your representative.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve, the reports of the Board of Directors, of the Chairman of the Board of Directors on the conditions for the preparation and the organization of the work of the Board and on the internal audit procedures and the Auditors, the Company's financial statements for the YE on 31 OCT 2008, as presented, accordingly, Grant discharge to the Board of Directors for the performance of its duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, of the Chairman of the Board of Directors on the conditions for the preparation and the organization of the work of the Board and on the internal audit procedures and the Auditors, approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting, showing net profit group share of EUR 1,000,000.00    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve to resolves to record the loss for the year of EUR 1,230,475.00 as a deficit in retained earnings, following this appropriation, the retained earnings account will show a new debit balance of EUR 297,476,281.00, as required Bylaw, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as follows: number of shares remunerated: 19,358,005.00 for FY 2004 2005, number of shares remunerated: 19,358,005.00 for FY 2005 2006, number of shares remunerated: 19,370,705.00 for FY 2006 2007    Management    For    For
O.4    Receive the special report of the Auditors on Agreements Governed by Articles L. 225-38 ET SEQ. of the French Commercial Code, approve the agreements entered into or which were carried out during the FY    Management    Against    Against
O.5    Receive the special report of the Auditors on commitments governed by Article L. 225-42-1 of the French Commercial Code, approve the commitment related to Mr. Henri Giscard D’estaing    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Receive the special report of the Auditors on commitments governed by Article L. 225-42-1 of the French Commercial Code, approve the commitment related to Mr. Michel Wolfovski    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Approve to award total annual fees of EUR 305,000.00    Management    For    For
O.8    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR 70.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the number of shares comprising the share capital, i.e. 19,377,905 shares, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 135,645,370.00 on the basis of the 19,377,905 shares existing on 31 OCT 2008, [Authority is given for an 18 month period], it supersedes the one granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 11 MAR 2008 in its resolution number 15, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against


O.9    Grants full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For
E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in France or abroad, the share capital t o a maximum nominal amount of EUR 50,000,000.00, by issuance, with the shareholders’ preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares or various securities, the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 300,000,000.00, [Authority is given for a 26 month period], it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 17, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in France or abroad, the share capital to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 20,000,000.00, by issuance, with cancellation of the shareholders’ preferred subscription rights, of shares or various securities, the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 300,000,000.00, [Authority is given for a 26 month period], it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 18, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors and within the limit of 10% of the Company’s share capital per year, to set the issue price of the shares or other various securities to be issued, in accordance with the terms and conditions determined by the shareholders meeting this delegation of power supersedes the fraction unused of the one given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 19; [Authority is given for a 26 month period]    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue Company’s equity securities or securities giving access to the Company’s share capital, in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer initiated by the Company concerning the shares of another Company, the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 20,000,000.00, [Authority is given for a 26 month period], it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 21, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing shares or various securities, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital, [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 22, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in one or more transaction, to the Employees and Corporate Officers of the Group’s Companies, options giving the right either to subscribe for new shares in the Company to be issued thought a share capital increase, or to purchase existing shares purchased by the Company, it being provided that the options shall not give rights to a total number of shares, which shall exceed the legal limits and the overall ceiling referred to in the resolution nr 19, [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 23, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Approve, that the Board of Directors may decide, to increase the number of securities to be issued in the event of a capital increase with or without preferential subscription right of shareholder, at the same price of shareholder, at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial issue [Authority is given for a 26 month period]    Management    Against    Against
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, on one or more occasions, existing or future shares, in favor of the Employees or the Corporate Officers of the Company, they may not represent more than 1% of the share capital, [Authority is given for a 26 month period]; it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 25, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against


E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on one or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favor of the Employees and the Corporate Officers of the Company who are Members of the Company saving Plan, [Authority is given for a 26 month period] and for nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR 5,000,000.00, it supersedes the fraction unused of the authorization given by the shareholders’ meeting of 08 MAR 2007 in resolution nr 26, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.19    Approve the overall nominal amount pertaining to the capital increase to be carried out by issuing shares, equity securities or other various securities with the use of the delegation given by resolutions number 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18 shall not exceed EUR 75,000,000.00    Management    Against    Against
E.20    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital, on one or more occasions, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with a stock repurchase plan, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period, [Authority if given for an 18 month period], to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.21    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For
           

 

ALADDIN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS LTD.
Security    M0392N101    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    ALDN    Meeting Date    20-Feb-2009
ISIN    IL0010824030    Agenda    932995509 - Management

 

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01    TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2009, BY AND AMONG MAGIC LAMP CORP., JASMINE MERGER CORP LTD. AND ALADDIN, APPROVE THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED THEREBY AND APPROVE ALL OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE ARTICLES AMENDMENT AND CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE THE D&O INSURANCE RENEWAL AND THE PURCHASE OF THE RUN-OFF INSURANCE.    Management    For    For
           

 

NOVARTIS AG
Security    66987V109    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NVS    Meeting Date    24-Feb-2009
ISIN    US66987V1098    Agenda    932996905 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE BUSINESS YEAR 2008    Management    For    For
02    DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE    Management    For    For
03    APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND    Management    For    For
04    REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL    Management    For    For
5A    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - INTRODUCTION OF A CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT    Management    For    Against
5B    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - PURPOSE    Management    For    For
5C    AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - AUDITORS    Management    For    For
6BA    RE-ELECTION OF PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BB    RE-ELECTION OF ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BC    RE-ELECTION OF DR.-ING. WENDELIN WIEDEKING FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6BD    RE-ELECTION OF PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
6C    ELECTION OF PROF. WILLIAM BRODY, M.D., PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM    Management    For    For
07    APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR    Management    For    For
08    ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS PRESENTED AT THE MEETING    Management    For    For


CARLSBERG AS
Security    K36628137    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    12-Mar-2009
ISIN    DK0010181759    Agenda    701826185 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
1.    Receive the report on the activities of the Company in the past year    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Approve the audited annual report and grant discharge to the Board of Directors and the Executive Board from their obligations    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the distribution of the profit for the year, including declaration of the dividends    Management    For    For
4.    Authorize the Board of Directors of Carlsberg A/S, with reference to Section 48 of the Danish Public Companies Act, to acquire treasury shares at a nominal value of up to 10% of the nominal share capital at the price quoted on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange at the time of acquisition with a deviation of up to 10%; [Authority expires at the end of next AGM]    Management    For    For
5.A    Authorize the Board of Directors, in the Articles 9[1], Articles 13[1], Articles 13[4], to increase the share capital of the Company by total up to DKK 10,000,000 B-shares to be offered to the employees of the Company; approve, to issue convertible bonds to a maximum amount of DKK 639,000,000, and to raise loans by up to a maximum amount of DKK 200,000,000 against bonds or other instruments of debt with a right to interest, the size of which is entirely or partly related to the dividend paid by the Company as specified    Management    Against    Against
5.B    Amend the Articles 11[3] of the Articles of Association as specified    Management    For    For
6.    Approve, pursuant to the Article 27[3-4] of the Articles of Association, Managing Director Mr. Jens Bigum retires from the Board of Directors and according to the Article 27[3] of the Articles of Association, Professor, D. Pharm. Povl Krogsgaard-Larsen and Professor, D. Econ, Niels Kaergard and Henning B. Dyremose who will retire from the Board of Directors by rotation, Henning Dyremose stands down; re-elect Povl Krogsgaard-Larsen and Niels Kaergard and Richard Burrows and Kees van der Graaf be elected as new members of the Board of Directors    Management    Against    Against
7.    Appoint the KPMG Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab as state-authorized Public accountant to audit the accounts for the current year    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Board of Directors to carry out any such changes and amendments in the material approved, in the Articles of Association and in other relations which the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency may require in order to register the material approved at the AGM    Management    For    For
           

 

TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
Security    G9143X208    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    TYC    Meeting Date    12-Mar-2009
ISIN    BMG9143X2082    Agenda    932994418 - Management

 

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01    TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.’S DISCONTINUANCE FROM BERMUDA AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 132G OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981 OF BERMUDA AND THE COMPANY’S CHANGE OF DOMICILE TO SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND.    Management    For    For
02    TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF INCREASING OUR REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
03    TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NAME OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.    Management    For    For
04    TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CHANGE OF THE CORPORATE PURPOSE OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.    Management    For    For
05    TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.’S PROPOSED SWISS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.    Management    For    For
06    TO CONFIRM SWISS LAW AS THE AUTHORITATIVE LEGISLATION GOVERNING TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.    Management    For    For
07    TO CONFIRM THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. AS SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND.    Management    For    For
08    TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH AS SPECIAL AUDITOR UNTIL TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.’S NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.    Management    For    For


09    TO ELECT DELOITTE AG AS OUR STATUTORY AUDITORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR UNTIL TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.’S NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.    Management    For    For
10    TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND THROUGH A REDUCTION OF REGISTERED CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
11    TO APPROVE THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF DOMICILE.    Management    For    For

 

SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
Security    78440P108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SKM    Meeting Date    13-Mar-2009
ISIN    US78440P1084    Agenda    933001620 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 25TH FISCAL YEAR (FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008) AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 OF THE COMPANY’S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH.    Management    For    For
02    APPROVAL OF CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS* PROPOSED CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS IS KRW 12 BILLION.    Management    For    For
03    AMENDMENT TO COMPANY REGULATION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 2 OF THE COMPANY’S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH.    Management    For    For
4A1    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CHEY, JAE WON    Management    Abstain    Against
4A2    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JUNG, MAN WON    Management    For    For
4B    ELECTION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
4C    ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.    Management    For    For

 

COVIDIEN LTD.
Security    G2552X108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    COV    Meeting Date    18-Mar-2009
ISIN    BMG2552X1083    Agenda    932993377 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR.    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO    Management    For    For
02    APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN    Management    For    For
03    APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET THE AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION    Management    For    For

 

STRAUMANN HLDG AG
Security    H8300N119    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    20-Mar-2009
ISIN    CH0012280076    Agenda    701820311 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-522507, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


1.    Approve the presentation of the 2008 business report and the reports of the Auditors    Management    Abstain    Against
2.    Approve the 2008 annual report [including the compensation report], the 2008 annual financial statements and the 2008 consolidated financial statements    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriation of available earnings    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
6.    Elect the Directors    Management    For    For
7.    Appoint the Auditors for the year 2009    Management    For    For

 

NATURA COSMETICOS SA, SAO PAULO
Security    P7088C106    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Mar-2009
ISIN    BRNATUACNOR6    Agenda    701820638 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES IN FAVOR ‘AND’ AGAINST IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT-ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.    Ratify the amendment of the wording of Article 5 of the Companys Corporate Bylaws relating to the Share Capital and the quantity of Company Shares that are subscribed for and paid in, arising from the exercise of the option to buy or subscribe for common shares issued by the Company, during the year 2008, by the Managers and Employees of the Company, as well as the Managers and Employees of the Companys directly and indirectly controlled Companies, participants in the addenda to the plans for the granting of options to purchase or subscribe for common shares issued by the Company relating to the 2004 calendar year    Management    For    For
B.    Approve to consider the new wording of the program for the granting of options to purchase or subscribe to common shares issued by the Company    Management    For    For

 

NATURA COSMETICOS SA, SAO PAULO
Security    P7088C106    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Mar-2009
ISIN    BRNATUACNOR6    Agenda    701820640 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES IN FAVOR ‘AND’ AGAINST IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE NOT-ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Receive the administrators accounts, to examine, discuss and vote on the administrations report the financial statements and the accounting statements accompanied by the Independent Auditors report regarding the FYE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the proposal for the capital budget for the year 2009 the allocation of the net profit from FYE 31 DEC 2008 and to ratify the early distributions of dividends and interim interest on net equity    Management    For    For
3.    Elect the Members of the Company’s Board of Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Approve to set the aggregate remuneration of the Managers of the Company to be paid before the AGM in which shareholders of the Company vote concerning the financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2009    Management    For    For


ASML HOLDING NV
Security    N07059178    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Mar-2009
ISIN    NL0006034001    Agenda    701822846 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 525667 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN STATUS OF BLOCKING INDICATOR. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening    Non-Voting      
2.    Overview of the Company’s business and financial situation    Non-Voting      
3.    Approve to discuss the Annual Report 2008 and adopt the financial statements for the FY 2008, as prepared in accordance with Dutch law    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge the Members of the Board of Management from liability for their responsibilities in the FY 2008    Management    For    For
5.    Grant discharge the Members of the Supervisory Board from liability for their responsibilities in the FY 2008    Management    For    For
6.    Clarification of the reserves and dividend policy    Non-Voting      
7.    Adopt a dividend of EUR 0.20 per ordinary share of EUR 0.09    Management    For    For
8.A    Approve, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, the number of performance stock for the Board of Management and authorize the Board of Management to issue the performance stock    Management    For    For
8.B    Approve, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, the maximum number of 50,000 sign-on stock and authorize the Board of Management to issue the sign-on stock    Management    Against    Against
9.A    Approve, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, the number of performance stock options available for the Board of Management and authorize the Board of Management to issue the performance stock options    Management    For    For
9.B    Approve, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, the maximum number of 50,000 sign-on stock options, and authorize the Board of Management to issue the sign-on stock options    Management    For    For
9.C    Approve, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, the number of stock options, respectively shares, available for ASML employees, other than Members of the Board of Management, and authorize the Board of Management to issue the stock options or shares    Management    For    For
10.    Composition of the Board of Management    Non-Voting      
11.A    Re-appoint Ms. H.C.J. van den Burg as a Member of the Supervisory Board, effective 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
11.B    Re-appoint Mr. O. Bilous as a Member of the Supervisory Board, effective 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
11.C    Re-appoint Mr. J.W.B. Westerburgen as a Member of the Supervisory Board, effective 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
11.D    Appoint Ms. P.F.M. van der Meer Mohr as a Member of the Supervisory Board, effective 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
11.E    Appoint Mr. W. Ziebart as a Member of the Supervisory Board, effective 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
12.A    Authorize the Board of Management, for a period of 18 months from 26 MAR 2009, to issue shares or rights to subscribe for shares in the capital of the Company, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, limited to 5% of the issued share capital at the time of the authorization    Management    For    For
12.B    Authorize the Board of Management, for a period of 18 months from 26 MAR 2009, to restrict or exclude the pre-emption rights accruing to shareholders in connection with the issue of shares or rights to subscribe for shares as described under 12.A., subject to approval of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
12.C    Authorize the Board of Management, for a period of 18 months from 26 MAR 2009, to issue shares or rights to subscribe for shares in the capital of the Company, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, for an additional 5% of the issued share capital at the time of the authorization, which 5% can only be used in connection with or on the occasion of mergers and/or acquisitions    Management    For    For
12.D    Authorize the Board of Management, for a period of 18 months from 26 MAR 2009, to restrict or exclude the pre-emption rights accruing to shareholders in connection with the issue of shares or rights to subscribe for shares as described under 12.C., subject to approval of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For


13.    Authorize the Board of Management, for a period of 18 months from 26 MAR 2009, to acquire - subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board - such a number of ordinary shares in the Company’s share capital as permitted within the limits of the Law and the Articles of Association of the Company, taking into account the possibility to cancel the re-purchased shares, for valuable consideration, on Euronext Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext [“Euronext Amsterdam”] or the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC [“NASDAQ”], or otherwise, at a price between, on the one hand, an amount equal to the nominal value of the shares and, on the other hand, an amount equal to 110% of the market price of these shares on Euronext Amsterdam or NASDAQ; the market price being the average of the highest price on each of the five days of trading prior to the date of acquisition, as shown in the Official Price List of Euronext Amsterdam or as reported on NASDAQ    Management    For    For
14.    Approve to cancel ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company repurchased or to be repurchased by the Company; the number of ordinary shares that will be cancelled shall be determined by the Board of Management, but shall not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the Company as of 26 MAR 2009    Management    For    For
15.    Approve to cancel additional ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company to be repurchased by the Company following the cancellation of the ordinary shares under Resolution 14; the number of ordinary shares that will be cancelled shall be determined by the Board of Management, but shall not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of the Company as of 26 MAR 2009, reduced with the number of ordinary shares cancelled pursuant to Resolution 14    Management    For    For
16.    Any other business    Non-Voting      
17.    Closing    Non-Voting      

 

NOBEL BIOCARE
Security    H5783Q130    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    06-Apr-2009
ISIN    CH0037851646    Agenda    701848016 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. IF YOUR SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE OF [BOOK CLOSING/REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE], YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES THAT WERE NOT REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 543481 DUE ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve to propose the Board of Directors, annual report and consolidated financial statements for 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the statutory financial statements of Nobel Biocare Holding Ltd for 2008    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriate available earnings/dividends for 2008 as specified    Management    For    For
4.    Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Directors for their services in the business year 2008    Management    For    For
5.1    Re-elect Mr. Stig Eriksson by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.2    Re-elect Mr. Antoine Firmenich by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.3    Re-elect Mr. Edgar Fluri by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.4    Re-elect Mr. Robert lilja by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.5    Re-elect Mrs. Jane Royston by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.6    Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.7    Re-elect Mr. Rolf Watter by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
5.8    Re-elect Mr. Ernst Zaengerle by way of separate election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM    Management    For    For
6.    Re-elect KPMG AG Zurich as Auditor of the business year 2009    Management    For    For


7.    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue a total maximum of 25,000,000 new shares of follows; authorized share capital, so that the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the share capital until 06 APR 2011 by an amount up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.40 each and; conditional share capital in the amount of up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.40 all according to the conditions of the proposed new Articles 3b and 3c of the Articles of Incorporation as specified    Management    For    For
8.    Approve the cancellation of 532,000 shares with a par value of CHF 0.40 each acquired in 2008 with in the scope of the repurchase program according to the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of 27 MAR 2008, and the corresponding reduction of the share capital from CHF 49,726,612 by CHF 212,800 to CHF 49,513,812 using the amount resulting from the reduction to dissolve the corresponding reserve for treasury shares; to declare, as a result of the audit report prepared in accordance with article 732 paragraph 2 of the swiss code of obligations that the claims by the creditors are fully covered notwithstanding the above reduction of the share capital; and; to amend article 3 paragraph 1 of the articles of incorporation as follows    Management    For    For

 

TNT N V
Security    N86672107    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    NL0000009066    Agenda    701838368 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING HAS BEEN REMOVED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Opening and announcements    Non-Voting      
2.    Presentation by Mr. M.P. Bakker, Chief Executive Officer    Non-Voting      
3.    Annual report 2008    Non-Voting      
4.    Discussion of the Corporate Governance Chapter in the annual report 2008, Chapter10    Non-Voting      
5.    Remuneration of the Board of Management    Non-Voting      
6.    Adopt the 2008 financial statements    Management    For    For
7.A    Discussion of the reserves and dividend guidelines 2009    Non-Voting      
7.B    Approve to determine the distribution of dividend    Management    For    For
7.C    Approve the distribution out of the reserves    Management    For    For
8.    Grant discharge from liability of the Members of the Board of Management    Management    For    For
9.    Grant discharge from liability of the Members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
10.A    Announcement of vacancies in the Supervisory Board    Non-Voting      
10.B    Opportunity for the general meeting of shareholders to make recommendations for the re-appointment of Members of the Supervisory Board    Non-Voting      
10.C    Announcement by the Supervisory Board of the persons nominated for re-appointment    Non-Voting      
10.D    Amendments to the profile of the Supervisory Board    Non-Voting      
11.    Re-appoint Mr. S. Levy as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
12.    Appoint Ms. P.M. Altenburg as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
13.    Announcement of vacancies in the Supervisory Board expected as per the close of the AGM of shareholders in 2010    Non-Voting      
14.    Announcement of the intention of the Supervisory Board to re-appoint Mr. H.M.-Koorstra as a Member of the Board of Management    Non-Voting      
15.    Authorize the Board of Management to issue ordinary shares    Management    For    For
16.    Authorize the Board of Management to limit or exclude the pre-emptive right to issue ordinary shares    Management    For    For
17.    Authorize the Board of Management to have the Company acquire its own shares    Management    For    For
18.    Approve to reduce the issued share capital by cancellation of own shares    Management    For    For
19.    Questions    Non-Voting      
20.    Close    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN BLOCKING CONDITIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


LONZA GROUP AG
Security    H50524133    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    08-Apr-2009
ISIN    CH0013841017    Agenda    701860935 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. IF YOUR SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE OF [BOOK CLOSING/REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE], YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES THAT WERE NOT REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the consolidated financial statements of Lonza group for 2008 and report of the Group Auditors    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the annual activity report and financial statements for 2008 and report of the Statutory Auditors    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriation of available earnings and payment of a dividend of CHF 1.75 per share on the share capital eligible for dividend of CHF 47,786,300    Management    For    For
4.    Ratify the acts of the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Amend the Articles 4 of the Articles of Association as specified    Management    For    For
6.1    Re-elect Mr. Dame Julia Higgins to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.2    Re-elect Mr. Patrick Aebischer to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.3    Re-elect Mr. Gerhard Mayr to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.4    Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.5    Re-elect Sir Richard Sykes to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.6    Re-elect Mr. Peter Wilden to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
6.7    Elect Mr. Frits Van Dijk to the Board of Directors for a 1 year term    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect KPMG Ltd, Zurich as the Statutory Auditors and also to act as Group Auditors for the FY 2009    Management    For    For

 

L’OREAL S.A., PARIS
Security    F58149133    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    16-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120321    Agenda    701843016 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non- Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors and approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE in 2008, as presented, showing net profits of EUR 1,552,103,144.44, against EUR 2,822,429,471.46 for the YE in 2007    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors and approve the consolidated financial statements for the FYE in 2008, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the in come for the FY be appropriated as follows: legal reserve: Nil dividends: EUR 861,761,102.40 the balance to the other reserves account: EUR 690,342,041.74 the share holders will receive a net dividend of EUR 1.44 per share, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend will be paid on 24 APR 2009; the amount of distributable profits corresponding to shares held by the Company shall be allocated to the ordinary reserve account , as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as follows: EUR 1.00 for FY 2005 EUR 1.18 for FY 2006 EUR 1.38 for FY 2007    Management    For    For


O.4    Approve the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Article L. 225-40 of the French Commercial Code, takes note that there was no new agreement or commitment during the FYE 31 DEC 2008 and takes note of the information concerning the agreements entered into and commitments taken for the last fiscal years    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the subject to the approval of the Resolution number 15, the shareholders’ meeting renews the appointment of Mr. Werner Bauer as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    For    For
O.6    Approve to renew the appointment of Mrs. Francoise Bett Encourt Meyers as a Director for a 4-year period    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve the renew the appointment of Mr. Peter Brabeck- Letmathe as a Director for a 4-year period    Management    For    For
O.8    Approve to subject to the adoption of the Resolution number 15, to renew the appointment of Mr. Jean-Pierre Meyers as a Director for a 3-year period    Management    For    For
O.9    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director for a 4-year period    Management    For    For
O.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions specified below: maximum purchase price: EUR 130.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the number of shares comprising the Company capital, i.e. 59,844,521 shares, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 7,800,000,000.00; [Authority is given for an 18-month period]; grant delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions, up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 55,310,958.00 by way of issuing, with preferred subscription rights maintained, ordinary shares in the company, by way of capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or other means, provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law and under the by Laws, to be carried out through the issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par value of the existing shares; [Authority expires for a 26-month period] it supersedes any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors all powers to grant, in 1 or more transactions, to the Employees or Corporate Officers of the Company and related companies, options giving the right either to subscribe for new shares in the Company to be issued through a share capital increase, or to purchase existing shares purchased by the Company, it being provided that the options shall not give rights to a total number of shares, which shall exceed 2% of the share capital; [Authority expires for a 26-month period]; the options granted to the Corporate Officers shall not represent more than 10% of the total allocations carried out by the Board of Directors during this period of 26 months; grant delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this delegation of powers supersedes the fraction unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, for free, on 1 or more occasions, existing or future shares, in favour of the Employees of the Company and related Companies; they may not represent more than 0.20% of the share capital; [Authority expires for a 26- month period]; grant delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, by way of issuing shares in favour of Employees, or former Employees, of the Company or related Companies, who are Members of a Company Savings Plan; [Authority expires for a 26-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR 1,196,890.42 by issuing 5,984,452 new shares; the shareholders’ meeting decides to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favour of beneficiaries mentioned above; grant delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
E.15    Amend Article 8 indent 2 of the Bylaws, regarding the duration of the term of office of the Directors    Management    For    For
E.16    Amend Article 15a-3 of the Bylaws    Management    Against    Against
E.17    Grant authority for filing of required documents/other formalities    Management    For    For
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      


TELEVISION FRANCAISE 1 SA TF1, BOULOGNE BILLANCOUR
Security    F91255103    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    17-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000054900    Agenda    701867698 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approves the Company’s financial statements for the YE in 2008, as presented; accordingly, the shareholders’ meeting gives permanent discharge to the Directors for the performance of their duties during the said FY    Management    For    For
O.2    Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors, approves the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting    Management    For    For
O.3    Receive the special report of the auditors on agreements governed by Article L.225-38 of the French Commercial Code, approves said report and the agreements referred to therein    Management    Against    Against
O.4    Approve the noticed available earnings of EUR 244,339,483.77, taking into ac count the net income of EUR 138,921,498.49 and the retained earnings of EUR 105,417,985.28, approves the recommendations of the Board of Directors and resolves that the income for the FY be appropriated as follows: dividends in cash: EUR 100,302,931.24 allocation of the balance to the retained earnings: EUR 144,036,552.53; the shareholders will receive a net dividend of EUR 0.47 per share of a par value of EUR 0.20, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend will be paid on 27 ARP 2009; in the event that the Company holds so me of its own shares: the dividend on such shares shall be allocated to the retained earnings account; as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as follows: EUR 0.65 for FY 2005, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, EUR 0.85 for FY 2006, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, EUR 0.85 for FY 2007, entitled to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code    Management    For    For
O.5    Ratify the co-optation of Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Director, to replace Claude Cohen who resigned, for the remainder of Claude Cohen’s term of office, i.e. until the shareholders’ meeting called to approve the financial statements for the FY 2008    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patricia Barbizet as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.7    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Martin Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.8    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Olivier Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.9    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patrick Le Lay as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.10    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Nonce Paolini as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.11    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.12    Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Haim Saban as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    For    For
O.13    Approve to renew the appoint the Company Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.14    Re-appoint the Societe Francaise De participation ET DE Gestion SFPG as a Director for a 2-year period    Management    Against    Against
O.15    Authorizes the Board of Directors to buy back the Company’s shares on the open market, subject to the conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR 25.00, minimum sale price EUR 15.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 533,000,000.00; authorization is given for an 18 month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier authorizations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.16    Authorizes the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with various authorizations of shares purchase granted by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, in particular Resolution 15, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month period; this authorization is given for an 18-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier authorization to the same effect    Management    For    For


E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital by issuance, with the shareholders’ preferred subscription rights maintained, of ordinary shares of the Company and any kind of securities giving access to shares of the Company; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this overall ceiling of capital increase is common to Resolutions 19, 20, 22 and 23 and the total nominal amount of the capital increases carried out accordingly with these resolutions shall count against this overall ceiling; the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 900,000,000.00; this amount is common to the debt securities issued accordingly with Resolution 19, is autonomous and distinct from the amount of the debt securities issued accordingly with Resolution 24 and from the amount of the debt securities which would be decided by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article L.228-40 of the French Commercial Code; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 400,000,000.00, by way of capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or other sums, provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law under the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares by raising the par value of existing shares, or by a combination of these methods; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.19    Approve to delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital by issuance, with waiver of shareholders’ pre-emptive rights, of ordinary shares of the Company and any kind of securities giving access to shares of the Company; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this amount shall count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 900,000,000.00; this amount the ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.20    Approve that, the Board of Directors may decide, for each 1 of the issue decide accordingly with Resolution 17 and 19, to increase the number of securities to be issued in the event of a capital increase with or without preferential subscription right to shareholders, at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial issue; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.21    Authorize the Board of Directors, for the issue decided accordingly with Resolution 19, within the limit of 10% of the Company’s share capital, over a 12-month period, to set the issue price of the ordinary shares or securities to be issued, in accordance with the terms and condition determined by the shareholders’ meeting; this authorization is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.22    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing ordinary shares of the Company or securities giving access to the capital, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities or securities giving access to share capital; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For
E.23    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue accordingly with Resolution 19, Company’s ordinary shares or securities giving access to the Company’s existing or future ordinary shares, in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer initiated in France or abroad, by the Company concerning the shares of quoted Company; the amount of capital increase carried out by virtue of the present resolution shall count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.24    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in France or abroad, the share capital up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 900,000,000.00, by issuance of any securities giving right to the allocation of debt securities; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    For    For


E.25    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favour of employees of corporate officers of the Company and related Companies, who are members of a Company Savings Plan; this delegation is given for a 26-month period and for an amount that shall not exceed 10% of the Company’s capital; the ceiling of the present delegation is autonomous and distinct and the amount of such capital increase shall neither count against the overall ceiling set forth in Resolutions 17, 18, nor the ceiling of the Resolution 15 of the shareholders’ meeting of 17 APR 2008; this delegation supersedes the fraction unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect; the shareholders’ meeting decides to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above    Management    Against    Against
E.26    Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in 1 or more transactions, to employees, corporate officers of the Company and related Companies or groups of economic interest, options giving the right either to subscribe for new shares in the Company to be issued through a share capital increase, or to purchase existing shares purchased by the Company, it being provided that the options shall not give rights to subscribe or to purchase to a number of shares, which shall exceed the legal limits; the shareholders’ meeting decides to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights in favour of the beneficiaries mentioned above; this delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the fraction unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same effect    Management    Against    Against
E.27    Amend the Article 7 of the Bylaws: Class- paying up- rights to fractions of shares, to comply with provisions governed by Article 36 of the Law 86-1067, dated 30 SEP 1986    Management    Against    Against
E.28    Amend the Article 28 of the Bylaws: Lawsuit, related to the Lawsuits between the shareholders and the Company and, or its Directors    Management    Against    Against
E.29    Authorize the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of the meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by Law    Management    For    For

 

WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Security    G96655108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    WSH    Meeting Date    22-Apr-2009
ISIN    BMG966551084    Agenda    933007963 - Management

 

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1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY    Management    For    For
1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. CALIFANO JR.    Management    For    For
1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNA C. CATALANO    Management    For    For
1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR ROY GARDNER    Management    For    For
1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR JEREMY HANLEY    Management    For    For
1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBYN S. KRAVIT    Management    For    For
1G    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. LANE    Management    For    For
1H    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE    Management    For    For
1I    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MCCANN    Management    For    For
1J    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. PLUMERI    Management    For    For
1K    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS B. ROBERTS.    Management    For    For
2    TO REAPPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION.    Management    For    For

 

NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
Security    H57312649    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    CH0038863350    Agenda    701860909 - Management

 

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   THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      


   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-525807, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR SHARES MUST BE RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION, YOUR NAME MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SHARES HAVE BEEN RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.1    Receive the 2008 annual report, financial statements of Nestle SA and consolidated financial statements of the Nestle Group, reports of the statutory Auditors    Management    For    For
1.2    Receive the 2008 compensation report    Management    For    For
2.    Approve to release the Members of the Board of Directors and the Management    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the appropriation of profits resulting from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A. and Dividends of CHF 1.40 per share    Management    For    For
4.1.1    Re-elect Mr. Daniel Borel to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
4.1.2    Re-elect Mrs. Carolina Mueller Mohl to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
4.2    Elect KPMG S.A., Geneva branch as the Statutory Auditor for a term of 1 year    Management    For    For
5.    Approve to cancel 180,000,000 repurchased under the Share Buy-back Programme launched on 24 AUG 2007 and reduce the share capital by CHF 18,000,000    Management    For    For

 

HEINEKEN N V
Security    N39427211    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    NL0000009165    Agenda    701901781 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 540564 DUE TO DELETION OF RESOLUTIONS ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED AS THERE IS A REGISTRATION DEADLINE / RECORD DATE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   Opening    Non-Voting      
1.A    Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2008    Management    For    For
1.B    Approve the decision on the appropriation of the balance of the income statement in accordance with Article 12 paragraph 7 of the Company’s Articles of Association and the distribution of retained earnings    Management    For    For
1.C    Grant discharge to the Members of the Executive Board    Management    For    For
1.D    Grant discharge to the Members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
2.    Amend the Articles of Association    Management    For    For
3.A    Approve the extension and amendment of the authorization of the Executive Board to acquire own shares under which the maximum number of shares that may be acquired will remain limited to 10% of the issued share capital of the Company    Management    Against    Against
3.B    Authorize the Executive Board to issue [rights to] shares    Management    For    For
3.C    Authorize the Executive Board to restrict or exclude shareholders’ pre-emptive rights    Management    For    For
5.A    Re-appoint Mr. M. Das as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.B    Re-appoint Mr. J. M. Hessels as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.C    Appoint Mr. Ch. Navarre as a Member of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
   Closing    Non-Voting      
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NOKIA CORPORATION
Security    654902204    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    NOK    Meeting Date    23-Apr-2009
ISIN    US6549022043    Agenda    933002088 - Management

 

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07    ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS.    Management    For    For
08    RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF THE PROFIT SHOWN ON THE BALANCE SHEET AND THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND.    Management    For    For
09    RESOLUTION ON THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT FROM LIABILITY.    Management    For    For
10    RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
11    RESOLUTION ON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
12    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       GEORG EHRNROOTH

      For    For
  

2       LALITA D. GUPTE

      For    For
  

3       BENGT HOLMSTROM

      For    For
  

4       HENNING KAGERMANN

      For    For
  

5       OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO

      For    For
  

6       PER KARLSSON

      For    For
  

7       JORMA OLLILA

      For    For
  

8       MARJORIE SCARDINO

      For    For
  

9       RISTO SIILASMAA

      For    For
  

10     KEIJO SUILA

      For    For
  

11     ISABEL MAREY-SEMPER

      For    For
13    RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
14    ELECTION OF AUDITOR.    Management    For    For
15    AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RESOLVE TO REPURCHASE THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES.    Management    For    For
17    MARK THE “FOR” BOX IF YOU WISH TO INSTRUCT THE DEPOSITARY TO GIVE A PROXY TO LEENA SIIRALA OR ESA NIINIMAKI, BOTH LEGAL COUNSELS OF NOKIA CORPORATION, TO VOTE, IN THEIR DISCRETION, ON YOUR BEHALF ONLY UPON ITEM 17.    Management    Abstain   

 

HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTL LTD
Security    G46714104    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    27-Apr-2009
ISIN    KYG467141043    Agenda    701860199 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ‘IN FAVOR’ OR AGAINST” FOR ALL RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Receive the audited financial statements and the reports of the Directors and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
2.A    Re-elect Mr. FOK Kin-ning, Canning as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
2.B    Re-elect Mr. LUI Dennis Pok Man as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
2.C    Re-elect Mr. Christopher John FOLL as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
2.D    Re-elect Mr. KWAN Kai Cheong as a Director of the Company    Management    For    For
2.E    Authorize the Board of Directors to fix the Directors’ remuneration    Management    For    For
3.    Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors of the Company and authorize the Board of Directors to fix its remuneration    Management    For    For
4.a    Authorize the Board of Directors of the Company [the Directors], subject to this resolution, to allot, issue and otherwise deal with new shares of the Company [the Shares] and to allot, issue or grant securities convertible into shares, or options, warrants or similar rights to subscribe for any shares or such convertible securities, and to make or grant offers, agreements, options and warrants during and after the relevant period, not exceeding 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue at the date of passing this resolution, otherwise than pursuant to the shares issued as a result of a rights issue, the exercise of the subscription or conversion rights attaching to any warrants or any securities convertible into shares or the exercise of the subscription rights under any option scheme or similar arrangement for the time being adopted for the grant or issue to persons such as Officers and/or employees of the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries of Shares or rights to acquire shares or any scrip dividend providing for the allotment of shares in lieu of the whole or part of a dividend on shares in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which the next AGM of the Company is required by the Articles of Association of the Company or any applicable Law of the Cayman Islands to be held]    Management    Against    Against


4.b    Authorize the Directors of the Company to purchase or repurchase on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited [the Stock Exchange], or any other stock exchange on which the securities of the Company are or may be listed and recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Stock Exchange for this purpose, shares including any form of depositary shares representing the right to receive such shares issued by the Company and to repurchase such securities, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and the requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange or of any other stock exchange as amended from time to time during the relevant period, not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue at the date of this resolution; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which the next AGM of the Company is required by the Articles of Association of the Company or any applicable Law of the Cayman Islands to be held]    Management    For    For
4.c    Authorize the Directors, subject to the passing of Resolutions 4.A and 4.B, to add the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company which may be purchased or repurchased by the Company pursuant by Resolution 4.B, to the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company that may be allotted or issued or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted or issued by the Directors pursuant to Resolution 4.A, provided that such shares does not exceed 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in issue at the date of this resolution    Management    Against    Against
5.    Approve, with effect from the conclusion of the meeting at which this resolution is passed, the proposed amendments to the 2004 Partner Share Option Plan of Partner Communications Company Limited as specified, subject to such modifications of the relevant amendments to the 2004 Partner Share Option Plan as the Directors of the Company may consider necessary, taking into account the requirements of the relevant regulatory authorities, including without limitation, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and authorize the Directors to do all such acts and things as may be necessary to carry out such amendments and [if any] modifications into effect    Management    Against    Against
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS INT’L LTD.
Security    44841T107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    HTX    Meeting Date    27-Apr-2009
ISIN    US44841T1079    Agenda    933032524 - Management

 

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01    RECEIVE AND CONSIDER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008    Management    For    For
2A    TO RE-ELECT MR. FOK KIN-NING, CANNING AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
2B    TO RE-ELECT MR. LUI DENNIS POK MAN AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
2C    TO RE-ELECT MR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOLL AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
2D    TO RE-ELECT MR. KWAN KAI CHEONG AS A DIRECTOR    Management    For    For
2E    TO AUTHORISE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION    Management    For    For
03    TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS AUDITOR OF COMPANY AND TO AUTHORISE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX ITS REMUNERATION    Management    For    For
O4A    TO GRANT A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL SHARES    Management    Against    Against
O4B    TO GRANT A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO REPURCHASE SHARES OF THE COMPANY    Management    For    For
O4C    TO EXTEND THE GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL SHARES    Management    Against    Against
O5    TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2004 SHARE OPTION PLAN OF PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.    Management    Against    Against


CARREFOUR SA, PARIS
Security    F13923119    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120172    Agenda    701849979 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non- Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN DELETED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the financial statements and discharge Directors    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to accept the consolidated financial statements and statutory reports    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the transaction with Mr. Jose Luis Duran regarding severance payments    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the transaction with Mr. Lars Olofsson regarding severance payments    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the treatment of losses and dividends of EUR 1.08 per share    Management    For    For
O.6    Elect Mr. Lars Olofsson as a Director    Management    For    For
O.7    Re-elect Mr. Rene Abate as a Director    Management    For    For
O.8    Re-elect Mr. Nicolas Bazire as a Director    Management    For    For
O.9    Re-elect Mr. Jean Martin Folz as a Director    Management    For    For
O.10    Re-appoint Deloitte and Associes as the Auditor and Beas as Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.11    Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditor    Management    For    For
O.12    Ratify Mr. Bernard Perod as the Alternate Auditor    Management    For    For
O.13    Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of issued capital    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Approve the reduction in share capital via cancellation of repurchased shares    Management    For    For
E.15    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity linked securities with preemptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 500 million    Management    For    For
E.16    Grant authority for the issuance of equity or equity linked securities without preemptive rights up to an aggregate nominal amount of EUR 350 million    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of additional demand related to delegation submitted to shareholder vote above    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up to EUR 500 million for bonus issue or increase in par value    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant authority for the issued capital up to 3% for use in Stock Option Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.20    Grant authority for the issued capital up to 0.2% for use in restricted Stock Plan    Management    Against    Against
E.21    Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan    Management    For    For
E.22    Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan for international employees    Management    For    For
   Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and reports of the Statutory Auditors    Non-Voting      
   Conventions referred to in Articles L.225-38 and L.225-42-1 of the Commercial-Code    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900397 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      


   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE-NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTING A VOTE TO ELECT A MEMBER MUST INCLUDE-THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE TO BE ELECTED. IF INXS TO VOTE ON THIS ITEM IS RECEIVED WITHOUT A CANDIDATE’S NAME, YOUR VOTE WILL BE PROCESSED IN FAVOR OR AGAINST OF THE DEFAULT COMPANY’S CANDIDATE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
A.    Approve the Directors Accounts, to examine, discuss and the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the FYE 31 DEC 2008, the administration reporting that in light of the results from the FY the distribution of dividends is not being proposed    Management    For    For
B.    Elect the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
C.    Approve to consider the proposal of the administration aiming at the instatement of the Finance Committee on a non permanent basis to operate during the 2009 FY, approval of the draft internal regulation and election of its full and alternate Members    Management    For    For
D.    Approve to set the total annual remuneration for the Members of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For

 

DIAGNOSTICOS DA AMER S A
Security    P3589C109    Meeting Type    ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-Apr-2009
ISIN    BRDASAACNOR1    Agenda    701900400 - Management

 

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   IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTES “IN FAVOR” AND “AGAINST” IN THE SAME AGENDA ITEM ARE-NOT ALLOWED. ONLY VOTES IN FAVOR AND/OR ABSTAIN OR AGAINST AND/ OR ABSTAIN ARE ALLOWED. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
A.    Amend the Corporate Bylaws with amendment of Articles 3, 20 inclusion of item XXX, 21 and 25 of the Corporate Bylaws, aiming respectively at the adaptation of the Corporate purpose, the inclusion of a matter in the list of powers of the Board of Directors as well as the adaptation of the positions and authorities of the Executive Committee    Management    For    For

 

ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN
Security    D03080112    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    DE0008404005    Agenda    701857015 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR- PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS’-PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO-OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the approved Annual Financial Statements and the approved Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and of the Management Reports for Allianz SE and for the Group, the Explanatory Report on the information pursuant to paragraph 289 (4), paragraph 31-5 (4) of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) as well as the Report-of the Supervisory Board for the fiscal year 2008    Non-Voting      
2.    Appropriation of net earnings    Management    For    For
3.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Management Board    Management    For    For
4.    Approval of the actions of the members of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.    By-election to the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
6.    Authorization to acquire treasury shares for trading purposes    Management    For    For
7.    Authorization to acquire and utilize treasury shares for other purposes    Management    For    For
8.    Authorization to use derivatives in connection with the acquisition of treasury shares pursuant to Paragraph 71 (1) no. 8 of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For


9.    Amendment to the Statutes in accordance with Paragraph 67 German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)    Management    For    For
10.A    Other amendments to the Statutes: Cancellation of provisions regarding the first Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
10.B    Other amendments to the Statutes: Anticipatory resolutions on the planned Law on the Implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Aktionaersrechterichtlinie)    Management    For    For
11.    Approval of control and profit transfer agreement between Allianz SE and Allianz Shared Infrastructure Services SE    Management    For    For
   COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.    Non-Voting      

 

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE GEOPHYSIQUE - VERITAS, MASSY
Security    F2349S108    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    FR0000120164    Agenda    701904357 - Management

 

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Type

  

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Management

   “French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non- Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary-, please contact your representative”    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 547246 DUE TO ADDITION OF-RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE in 2008, as presented, showing a loss of EUR 100,564,482.76    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to record the loss for the year of EUR 100,564,482.76 as a deficit in retained earnings; following this appropriation, the retained earnings account will show a new debit balance of EUR 103,041,697.06; accordance with the regulations in force, the shareholders’ meeting recalls that no dividend was paid for the previous 3 FY    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the consolidated financial statements for the said FY, in the form presented to the meeting, a net consolidated income of EUR 340,000,000.00    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Yves Lesage as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    Against    Against
O.5    Appoint Mr. Anders Farestveit as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    For    For
O.6    Approve to award total annual fees of EUR 640,000.00 to the Directors    Management    Against    Against
O.7    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR 40.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, IE 14,976,235 shares, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 599,049,400; [Authority is given for a 18 month period]; the number of shares acquired by the Company with a view to the retention or their subsequent delivery in payment or exchange as part of a merger, divestment or capital contribution cannot exceed 5% of its capital, to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, this authorization supersedes the amounts unused of the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 7    Management    For    For
O.8    Approve, the special report of the Auditors on agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of the French Commercial Code, the said report and the agreements referred to therein    Management    Against    Against


O.9    Approve, in accordance with the Articles L.225-38 and L.25-42-1 of the French Commercial Code, the regulated agreement between the Company and Mr. Robert Brunck, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company as mentioned in said report and regarding: the special breach indemnity to be paid when Mr. Robert Brunch’s contract of employment is broken, in the frame of a constraint departure linked to a modification of control or strategy; the total amount of the special breach indemnity can not exceed the limit of 200% of the reference’s annual remuneration; the possibility to exercise forward the options giving right to subscribe shares held by Mr. Robert Brunck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company when his contract of employment is broken in the frame of a constraint departure    Management    Against    Against
O.10    Approve, in accordance with the Articles L.225-38 and L.25-42-1 of the French Commercial Code, the regulated agreement between the Company and Mr. Thierry Le Roux, Executive Vice President of the Company as mentioned in said report and regarding: the special breach indemnity to be paid when Mr. Thierry Le Roux’s contract of employment is broken, in the frame of a constraint departure linked to a modification of control or strategy; the total amount of the special breach indemnity can not exceed the limit of 200% of the reference’s annual remuneration; the possibility to exercise forward the options giving right to subscribe shares held by Mr. Thierry Le Roux, Executive Vice President when his contract of employment is broken in the frame of a constraint departure    Management    Against    Against
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, by issuance, with preferred subscription rights maintained, of shares or any securities giving access to the share capital;[Authority is granted for a 26-period]; the global nominal amount of the capital increases to be carried out under this delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR 30,000,000,.00 I.E. 75,000,000 ordinary new shares; the nominal amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR 600,000,000.00; to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary to raise the legal reserve to one tenth of the new capital after each increase; this authorization on supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 24 APR 2008 in its Resolution 11    Management    For    For
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the capital, on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 9,000,000.00 I.E. 22,500,000 shares by issuance, without preferred subscription right, of shares or securities giving access to the share capital; these securities may be issued in consideration for securities tendered in a public exchange offer initiated the Company; this amount of capital increase to be carried out shall count against the overall value set forth in Resolution 11; [Authority is granted for a 26-month period]; to charge the share issuance costs against the related premiums and deduct from the premiums the amounts necessary to raise the legal reserve to one tenth of the new capital after each increase; this authorization on supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 12    Management    For    For
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors, for each of the issues decided in the Resolution 12, when the preferential subscription right is cancelled, to set the issue price up to a limit of 10% of the amount of capita increase shall count against the ceiling set forth in Resolution 12 and the overall value set forth in Resolution 11; [Authority is given for a 26-month period]; this delegation supersedes this authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 13    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the number of securities to be issued for each of the issues decided in Resolution 11 and 12, at the same price as the initial issue, within 30 days of the closing of the subscription period and up to a maximum of 15% of the initial issue; [Authority is granted for a 26- month period]; this delegation supersedes authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 14    Management    For    For
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the share capital, in 1 or more occasions, by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 10,000,000.00 by way of capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums, by issuing bonus shares or raising the par value of existing shares; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in Resolution 11; [Authority is given for a 26-month period]; this delegation supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 15    Management    For    For
E.16    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, up to 10% of the share capital, in consideration for the contributions in kind granted to the Company and comprised of capital securities giving access to share capital; the amount to capital increases which may be carried out shall count forth in Resolution 12; [Authority is granted for a 26-month period]; and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this delegation supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 16    Management    For    For


E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on 1 or more occasions, at its sole discretion, in favor of employees’ Company of the French or Foreign Companies and related Companies who are Members of a Company savings Plan; [Authority is given for a 26-month period] and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed EUR 2,500,000.00 this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in Resolution 11; and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities, this authorization supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 17    Management    For    For
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital, one 1 or more occasions, by canceling all or part of the shares held by the Company in connection with a Stock Repurchase Plan, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24-month period; [Authority is given for a 18-month period]; and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities; this authorization supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 20    Management    For    For
E.19    Authorize the Board of Directors to issuel, on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad, up to maximum amount of EUR 600,000,000.00, securities given right to the allocation of debt securities; this amount shall count against the overall value set forth in Resolution 11; [Authority is granted for a 26-month period]; this authorization supersedes the authorization granted by the shareholder’s meeting of 29 APR 2008 in its Resolution 22    Management    For    For
E.20    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed By Law    Management    For    For
A.    Approve the resolutions on the allocation of free shares and stock options for the Employees and Corporate Managers will have a validity of 1 year    Management    Against    Against
B.    Approve to distribute more precise information in regards to shares and stock options proposed for the allocation to employees and some corporate managers, as well as for the total amount allocated to specific beneficiaries    Management    For    For

 

NORBORD INC.
Security    65548P106    Meeting Type    Annual and Special Meeting
Ticker Symbol    NBDFF    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    CA65548P1062    Agenda    933022080 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       JACK L. COCKWELL

      Withheld    Against
  

2       DIAN N. COHEN

      For    For
  

3       PIERRE DUPUIS

      For    For
  

4       GORDON E. FORWARD

      For    For
  

5       DOMINIC GAMMIERO

      Withheld    Against
  

6       ROBERT J. HARDING

      Withheld    Against
  

7       NEVILLE W. KIRCHMANN

      For    For
  

8       MARGOT E. NORTHEY

      For    For
  

9       J. BARRIE SHINETON

      For    For
02    THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.    Management    For    For
03    AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORBORD INC. STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES THAT MAY BE ISSUED THEREUNDER FROM 10 MILLION TO 20 MILLION.    Management    Against    Against
04    A SPECIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CORPORATION’S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CONSOLIDATE ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES ON THE BASIS OF ONE POST-CONSOLIDATED COMMON SHARE FOR EACH 10 PRE-CONSOLIDATED COMMON SHARES.    Management    For    For

 

EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA
Security    29081M102    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ERJ    Meeting Date    29-Apr-2009
ISIN    US29081M1027    Agenda    933050596 - Management

 

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01    EXAMINE, DISCUSS AND VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY THE MANAGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED IN DECEMBER 31, 2008    Management    For    For


02    ALLOCATION OF NET PROFITS RECORDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008    Management    For    For
03    ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2009/2011 AND THE NOMINATION OF ITS CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN    Management    For    For
04    ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL BOARD FOR THE PERIOD OF 2009/2010 AND DESIGNATION OF ITS CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND FINANCIAL EXPERT    Management    For    For
05    SETTING OF THE ANNUAL AMOUNT FOR DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE MANAGEMENT (EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) OF THE COMPANY    Management    For    For
06    SET THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL BOARD    Management    For    For

 

GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
Security    40049J206    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    TV    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US40049J2069    Agenda    933059366 - Management

 

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I    APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING PURSUANT TO ARTICLES TWENTY SIXTH, TWENTY SEVENTH AND OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS.    Management    For   
II    APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS MEETING.    Management    For   

 

GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
Security    40049J206    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    TV    Meeting Date    30-Apr-2009
ISIN    US40049J2069    Agenda    933061373 - Management

 

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S1    APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING.    Management      
S2    APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS MEETING.    Management      
O1    PRESENTATION AND, IN ITS CASE, APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 28, PARAGRAPH IV OF THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW.    Management      
O2    PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT REGARDING CERTAIN FISCAL OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management      
O3    RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.    Management      
O4    RESOLUTION (I) AMOUNT MAY BE ALLOCATED TO REPURCHASE SHARES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56, (II) PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON POLICIES.    Management      
O5    APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, OF THE MEMBERS THAT SHALL CONFORM BOARD, SECRETARY, ALTERNATIVE SECRETARIES AND OFFICERS.    Management      
O6    APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF MEMBERS THAT SHALL CONFORM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.    Management      
O7    APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE.    Management      
O8    COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.    Management      
O9    APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS MEETING.    Management      
E1    RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES AND THE RESULTING DECREASE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK.    Management      
E2    APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS MEETING.    Management      


ABB LTD
Security    000375204    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ABB    Meeting Date    05-May-2009
ISIN    US0003752047    Agenda    933058059 - Management

 

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2A    APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2008.    Management    For    For
2B    CONSULATIVE VOTE ON THE 2008 REMUNERATION REPORT.    Management    For    For
03    DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH MANAGEMENT.    Management    For    For
04    APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND RELEASE OF LEGAL RESERVES.    Management    For    For
05    RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For
06    CAPITAL REDUCTION THROUGH NOMINAL VALUE REPAYMENT.    Management    For    For
07    AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION RELATED TO THE CAPITAL REDUCTION.    Management    For    For
8A    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: HUBERTUS VON GRUNBERG, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8B    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: ROGER AGNELLI, BRAZILIAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8C    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS R. HUGHES, AMERICAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8D    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: HANS ULRICH MARKI, SWISS, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8E    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHEL DE ROSEN, FRENCH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8F    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL TRESCHOW, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8G    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: BERND W. VOSS, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
8H    ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
09    ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS.    Management    For    For

 

ADIDAS AG
Security    D0066B102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    07-May-2009
ISIN    DE0005003404    Agenda    701853132 - Management

 

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   AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR- PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 16 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU    Non-Voting      
1.    Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the 2008 FY with the report of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial statements and Group annual report, and the report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the-German Commercial Code    Non-Voting      
2.    Resolution on the appropriation of the distribution profit of EUR 237,409,047.08 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per no-par share EUR 140,651,291.08 shall be carried forward Ex-dividend and payable date: 08 MAY 20 09    Management    For    For
3.    Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors    Management    For    For
4.    Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board    Management    For    For
5.1.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Dr. Stefan Jentzsch    Management    For    For
5.2.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Igor Landau    Management    For    For
5.3.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Willi Schwerdtle    Management    For    For
5.4.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Christian Tourres    Management    For    For
5.5.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Herbert Kauffmann    Management    For    For
5.6.    Elections to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Alexander Popow    Management    For    For
6.    Amendment to Section 21(2) of the Articles of Association in accordance with the implementation of the Shareholders Rights Act (ARUG) in respect of proxy-voting instructions being issued in writing or via fax    Management    For    For


7.    Amendments to Section 22 of the Articles of Association in respect of the Chairman of the shareholders meeting shall be authorized to limit share holder questions and remarks to a reasonable amount of time    Management    For    For
8.    Resolution on the creation of new authorized capital and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of association, the existing authorization to increase the share capital by up to EUR 64,062,500 shall be revoked, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to increase the share capital by up to EUR 50,000,000 through the issue of new shares against cash payment, during a period of 5 years [authorized capital 2009/I], shareholders subscription rights may be excluded for residual amounts    Management    For    For
9.    Resolution on the creation of new authorized capital and the corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association, the existing authorization to increase the share capital by up to EUR 12,000,000 shall be revoked, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to increase the share capital by up to EUR 25,000,000 through the issue of new shares against payment in kind, during a period of 3 years [authorized capital 200 9/II], the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to decide upon the exclusion of shareholders subscription rights    Management    For    For
10.    Renewal of the authorization to acquire own shares the Company shall be authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share capital, through the stock exchange at a price not differing more than 10% from the market price of the shares or by way of public repurchase offer at a price neither more than 10% above, nor more than 20% below, the market price of the shares, on or before 06 NOV 2010, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to offer the shares on the stock exchange or to all shareholders, to dispose of the shares in a manner other than the stock exchange or rights offering if the shares are sold at a price not materially below their market price, to use the shares in connection with mergers or the acquisition of tangible or intangible assets, to use the shares for satisfying option and conversion rights or within the scope of the Company’s stock option plan, and to ret ire the shares, furthermore, the Company shall also be authorized to use the shares for remuneration purposes    Management    For    For
11.    Authorization to acquire own shares by using derivatives in connection with item 10, the Company shall also be authorized to acquire own shares by using derivatives at a price neither more than 10% above, nor more than 20% below, the market price of the shares, the authorization shall be limited to up to 5% of the share capital    Management    For    For
12.    Appointment of the Auditors, audit of the financial statements for the 2009 FY: KPMG AG, Frankfurt, review of the interim financial statements for the first half of the 2009 FY: KPMG AG, Frankfurt    Management    For    For

 

CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD.
Security    129584108    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    CFWFF    Meeting Date    12-May-2009
ISIN    CA1295841086    Agenda    933038944 - Management

 

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01    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       FERNANDO AGUILAR

      For    For
  

2       JAMES S. BLAIR

      For    For
  

3       GREGORY S. FLETCHER

      For    For
  

4       MARTIN A. LAMBERT

      For    For
  

5       RONALD P. MATHISON

      For    For
  

6       DOUGLAS R. RAMSAY

      For    For
  

7       R. T. (TIM) SWINTON

      For    For
02    TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMEND SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP.    Management    For    For

 

UNILEVER PLC
Security    904767704    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    UL    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    US9047677045    Agenda    933030417 - Management

 

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A1    TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008, TOGETHER WITH THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT AND THE AUDITORS’ REPORT.    Management    For    For


A2    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, APPROVE THE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 INCLUDED WITHIN THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2008.    Management    For    For
A3    TO DECLARE A DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES.    Management    For    For
A4    TO RE-ELECT MR J A LAWRENCE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A5    TO RE-ELECT MR P G J M POLMAN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A6    TO RE-ELECT THE RT HON THE LORD BRITTAN OF SPENNITHORNE QC, DL AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A7    TO RE-ELECT PROFESSOR W DIK AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A8    TO RE-ELECT MR C E GOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A9    TO RE-ELECT DR B E GROTE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A10    TO RE-ELECT MR N MURTHY AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A11    TO RE-ELECT MS H NYASULU AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A12    TO RE-ELECT MR K J STORM AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A13    TO RE-ELECT MR M TRESCHOW AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A14    TO RE-ELECT MR J VAN DER VEER AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A15    TO ELECT PROFESSOR L O FRESCO AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A16    TO ELECT MS A M FUDGE AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A17    TO ELECT MR P WALSH AS A DIRECTOR.    Management    For    For
A18    TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY, TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE MEMBERS.    Management    For    For
A19    TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS.    Management    For    For
A20    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A21    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A22    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A23    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A24    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
A25    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For
026    TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, AS SET FORTH ON THE COMPANY NOTICE.    Management    For    For

 

TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD.
Security    895945103    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    TOLWF    Meeting Date    13-May-2009
ISIN    CA8959451037    Agenda    933039504 - Management

 

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01    TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY AT EIGHT (8).    Management    For    For
02    DIRECTOR    Management      
  

1       KENNETH M. BAGAN

      For    For
  

2       DONALD R. LUFT

      For    For
  

3       GARY R. BUGEAUD

      For    For
  

4       DOUGLAS F. ROBINSON

      For    For
  

5       MURRAY L. COBBE

      For    For
  

6       KEVIN L. NUGENT

      For    For
  

7       G. ALLEN BROOKS

      For    For
  

8       GARY L. WARREN

      For    For
03    THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION AS SUCH.    Management    For    For


CADBURY PLC
Security    G1843B107    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    14-May-2009
ISIN    GB00B2PF6M70    Agenda    701877423 - Management

 

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1.    Receive the 2008 financial statements and the Directors’ and Auditors’ reports    Management    For    For
2.    Declare and approve the final dividend    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the Directors’ remuneration Report    Management    For    For
4.    Re-elect Mr. Roger Carr as a Director    Management    For    For
5.    Re-elect Mr. Todd Stitzer as a Director    Management    For    For
6.    Elect Mr. Baroness Hogg as a Director    Management    For    For
7.    Elect Mr. Colin Day as a Director    Management    For    For
8.    Elect Mr. Andrew Bonfield as a Director    Management    For    For
9.    Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors    Management    For    For
10.    Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors’ fees    Management    For    For
11.    Authorize the Directors to make political donations and to incur political expenditure    Management    For    For
12.    Authorize the Directors to allot further shares    Management    For    For
S.13    Approve to disapply pre-emption rights    Management    For    For
S.14    Authorize the Company to purchase its own shares    Management    For    For
S.15    Grant authority for the convening of general meetings at 14 days’ notice    Management    For    For

 

SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS
Security    F43638141    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000130809    Agenda    701848852 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If-you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,-please contact your representative    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND ““AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN ““AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the Company’s financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2008, as presented, showing losses of EUR 2,963,598,323.26    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve to record the loss for the year as a deficit in retained earnings, following this appropriation, the retained earnings account of EUR 6,363 ,246,855.22 will show a new balance of EUR 3,399,648,531.96, global dividends deducted from the retained earnings account: EUR 696,872,692. 80 the shareholders will receive a net dividend of EUR 1.20 per share of a par value of EUR 1.25, and will entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, this dividend will be paid on 09 JUN 2009, as required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3 FY, the dividends paid, were as: EUR 4.50 for FY 2005 EUR 5.20 for FY 2006 EUR 0.90 for FY 2007    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the dividend payment will to be carried out in new shares as per the conditions: reinvestment period will be effective from 27 MAY 2009 to 10 JUN 2009, after the shareholders will receive the dividend payment in cash, the new shares will be created with dividend rights as of 01 JAN 2009, and authorize the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the consolidated financial Statements and statutory reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors for 2008    Management    For    For
O.5    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on agreements governed by the Article L.225-38 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.6    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement commitments in favor of Mr. Daniel Bouton, Mr. Phileppe Citerene and Mr. Didier LIX by the Article L.225-42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.7    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement commitments in favour of Mr. Severin Cabannes and Mr. Frederic Oudea by the Article L.225-42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.8    Receive the Special Auditors’ report on retirement indemnity commitments in favor of Mr. Frederic Oudea by the Article L.225-42-1 of the French Code    Management    For    For
O.9    Renew the appointment of Mr. Jean Azema as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    For    For
O.10    Renew the appointment of Mrs. Elisabeth Lulin as a Director for a 4 year period    Management    For    For


O.11    Ratify the Co-optation of Mr. Robert Castaigne as a Director, to replace Mr. Elie Cohen, resigning, for the remaining time of Mr. Elie Cohen’s term of office, until the shareholders’ meeting called in 2010 and to approve the financial statements for the FY    Management    For    For
O.12    Appoint Mr. Jean-Bernard Levy as a director for a 4-year period    Management    For    For
O.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to trade by all means, in the Company’s shares on the stock market, subject to the conditions: maximum purchase price: EUR 105.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 58,072,724, i.e. 10% of the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 6,097,636,020.00; [Authority expires after 18-month period], this authorization supersedes the unspent remaining period of the authorization granted by the shareholders’ meeting of 27 MAY 27 2008 in its Resolution 9, the shareholders’ meeting delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.14    Approve to add Article 20 granting powers to the Bylaws    Management    Against    Against
E.15    Authorize the Board of Directors, under approval of resolution 16, to increase the share capital up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR 241,900,000,00, that is 33.3% of the share capital, by issuance of preference shares without voting right and preferred subscribed rights for any cash capital increase; [Authority expires after 14 month period]    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve to introduce preference shares within the bylaws subject to approval of Resolution 16, consequently, a new class of shares known as B shares will be created composed with preference shares without voting right and preferential subscription right for any cash capital increase; the share capital will be divided into 2 Classes of shares A shares, corresponding to all ordinary shares, and B shares accordingly, and authorize the Board of Directors to amend the Articles of the Bylaws    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on one or more occasions, and its sole discretion, by issuing shares or securities giving access to the share capital in favor of employees of the Company and its subsidiaries who are Members of a Company savings plan; [Authority expires after 14 month period]; and for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 1.75% of the share capital, the Global amount of capital increase carried out under this present Resolution shall count against the ones specified in 10 and 11 Resolutions of the combined shareholders’ meeting held on 27 MAY 2008, and approve to cancel the shareholders preferential subscription rights in favor of Members of the said savings plan, this authorization supersedes unspent remaining period of the authorization granted by shareholders’ meeting of 27 MAY 2008, in its Resolution 14, expect what concerns the completion of the share capital increases reserved for Members of a Company savings plan which has been set by the Board of Directors during its meeting of 17 FEB 2009, and to take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary formalities    Management    Against    Against
E.18    Approve to increase the ceiling of capital increase with the shareholder’s preferential subscription right maintained set forth in the Resolution 10 granted by the shareholders meeting held on 27 MAY 2008; the global amount of share capital increase originally set at EUR 220,000,000.00 will increase to EUR 360,000,000.00 i.e., 30.2% to 49.6% of the share capital; [Authority expires after 26 month period]    Management    For    For
E.19    Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by law    Management    For    For

 

SAP AG
Security    803054204    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    SAP    Meeting Date    19-May-2009
ISIN    US8030542042    Agenda    933056889 - Management

 

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02    RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE RETAINED EARNINGS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
03    RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
04    RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008    Management    For   
05    APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009    Management    For   
06    RESOLUTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND USE TREASURY SHARES PURSUANT TO SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 OF GERMAN STOCK CORPORATION ACT (AKTIENGESETZ; AKTG), WITH POSSIBLE EXCLUSION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS & POTENTIAL RIGHTS TO OFFER SHARES    Management    For   
07    RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 19 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REFLECT THE GERMAN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS DIRECTIVE (GESETZ ZUR UMSETZUNG DER AKTIONARSRICHTLINIE; ARUG)    Management    For   


NEXANS, PARIS
Security    F65277109    Meeting Type    MIX
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-May-2009
ISIN    FR0000044448    Agenda    701922103 - Management

 

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   French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Proxy Card directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account details and directions. The following-applies to Non-Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become Registered Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If-you are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,-please contact your representative.    Non-Voting      
   PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE “FOR” AND “AGAINST” A VOTE OF “ABSTAIN” WILL BE TREATED AS AN “AGAINST” VOTE.    Non-Voting      
O.1    Approve the unconsolidated accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008; Management report; grant discharge to the Board Members    Management    For    For
O.2    Approve the consolidated accounts for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008    Management    For    For
O.3    Approve the distribution of profits and determine the dividend    Management    For    For
O.4    Approve the agreements referred to in Article L.225-38 of the Commercial Code    Management    For    For
O.5    Approve the regulated commitments made in favor of Frederic Vincent as Chairman-General Manager    Management    Against    Against
O.6    Approve the attendance allowances to the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
O.7    Ratify the transfer of the headquarters    Management    For    For
O.8    Appoint temporary and permanent Statutory Auditors    Management    For    For
O.9    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to operate on the Company’s shares    Management    For    For
E.10    Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital by cancellation of treasury shares    Management    For    For
E.11    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, by issuing common shares with maintenance of preferential subscription rights    Management    For    For
E.12    Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuing-without preferential subscription rights-securities representing claims access to the Company’s capital, subjected to a common ceiling of EUR 4 million into nominal with the 13th resolution    Management    For    For
E.13    Authorize the Board of Directors to issue shares, securities or securities giving access to capital in case of a public offer exchange initiated by the Company on its own securities or securities of another Company, subjected to a common ceiling of EUR 4 million into nominal with the 12th resolution    Management    For    For
E.14    Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the increase of the number of securities to be issued in case of capital increase with or without preferential subscription rights within the limits set in the ceiling of 11th, 12th and 13th resolutions    Management    For    For
E.15    Approve the possibility to issue common shares or securities giving access to capital, limited to 5% of the share capital in compensation of contributions in kind relating to equity securities or securities giving access to capital    Management    For    For
E.16    Approve the delegation of competence to the Board of Directors to decide a capital increase by incorporation of premiums, reserves or benefits    Management    For    For
E.17    Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the increase of the share capital by issuing shares or securities giving access to capital reserved for Savings Plans’ Members with cancellation of preferential subscription rights to these remaining within the limits of EUR 400,000    Management    For    For
E.18    Authorize the Board of Directors in order to grant options to subscribe or purchase shares in the limit of EUR 400,000    Management    For    For
O.19    Grant powers for formalities    Management    For    For

 


GAMESA CORPORACION TECHNOLOGICA S A
Security    E54667113    Meeting Type    Ordinary General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    28-May-2009
ISIN    ES0143416115    Agenda    701921656 - Management

 

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   PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 29 MAY 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve the individual and consolidated annual accounts of the exercise 2008    Management    For    For
2.    Approve the application of the result and the distribution of the dividend    Management    For    For
3.    Approve the management report of the company and consolidated group    Management    For    For
4.    Approve the management of the Board of Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Ratify the Board Member of Iberdrola with the Calification of dominical External Member    Management    For    For
6.    Ratify the appointment of Mr. Carles Fernandez-Lerga with Calification of other External Board Members    Management    For    For
7.    Re-elect the Auditors    Management    For    For
8.    Authorize the Board of Directors for the derivated acquisition of own shares until max of 5% leaving without effect the previous agreements approved in the OGM of 2008    Management    For    For
9.    Approve the Incentive Plan to long-term through the deliver of shares of the Company included in the strategic plan 2009-2011, delegation of the faculties for the execution of this retribution system    Management    For    For
10.    Approve the delegation of the faculties for the execution of the agreements in the OGM    Management    For    For

 

COVIDIEN LTD.
Security    G2552X108    Meeting Type    Special
Ticker Symbol    COV    Meeting Date    28-May-2009
ISIN    BMG2552X1083    Agenda    933074851 - Management

 

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01    APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.    Management    For    For
02    IF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED, AND IN CONNECTION WITH SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AND REORGANIZATION, APPROVAL OF CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF COVIDIEN PLC (THROUGH REDUCTION OF SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF COVIDIEN PLC) THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COVIDIEN LTD. AND OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF COVIDIEN PLC (AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT).    Management    For    For
03    APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT PROXIES TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.    Management    For    For

 

ALCATEL-LUCENT
Security    013904305    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    ALU    Meeting Date    29-May-2009
ISIN    US0139043055    Agenda    933069278 - Management

 

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O1    APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.    Management    For    For
O2    APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.    Management    For    For
O3    RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR - APPROPRIATION.    Management    For    For
O4    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PHILIPPE CAMUS AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O5    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BEN VERWAAYEN AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O6    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF STUART E. EIZENSTAT AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O7    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF LOUIS R. HUGHES AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O8    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JEAN C. MONTY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O9    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OLIVIER PIOU AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O10    RENEWAL OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF SYLVIA JAY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O11    RENEWAL OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF JEAN-CYRIL SPINETTA AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.    Management    For    For
O12    APPROVAL OF REGULATED AGREEMENT WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.    Management    For    For

 


O13    APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CHAIRMAN, ENTERED INTO ACCORDING TO ARTICLE L. 225- 42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE ALLOCATION OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS.    Management    For    For
O14    APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CEO, ENTERED INTO ACCORDING TO ARTICLE L. 225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE ALLOCATION OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND STOCK OPTIONS.    Management    For    For
O15    APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CEO, ENTERED INTO ACCORDING TO ARTICLE L. 225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE PENSION BENEFITS.    Management    For    For
O16    AUTHORIZATION TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOW THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE AND SELL ITS OWN SHARES.    Management    For    For
E17    AUTHORIZATION TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BY CANCELLATION OF THE TREASURY SHARES.    Management    For    For
E18    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUE WITHOUT CANCELLATION OF PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF ORDINARY SHARES AND OF SECURITIES CONFERRING AN IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE RIGHT TO THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY OR OF ITS AFFILIATES.    Management    For    For
E19    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUE WITH CANCELLATION OF PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, OF (I) ORDINARY SHARES AND ANY SECURITIES CONFERRING AN IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE RIGHT TO THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY OR OF ITS AFFILIATES, OR OF (II) COMPANY ORDINARY SHARES WHICH CONFERS A RIGHT TO THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED BY SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING FOR THE PURPOSES OF REMUNERATING SECURITIES THAT ARE TENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH AN EXCHANGE OFFER.    Management    For    For
E20    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CARRY OUT A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE TO REMUNERATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND OF CAPITAL STOCK OR MARKETABLE SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL OF THIRD-PARTY COMPANIES.    Management    For    For
E21    AGGREGATE LIMIT TO THE AMOUNT OF ISSUANCES CARRIED OUT BY VIRTUE OF THE 18TH, 19TH, AND 20TH RESOLUTIONS.    Management    For    For
E22    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BY INCORPORATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS OR PREMIUMS.    Management    For    For
E23    DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DECIDE ON THE DISPOSAL OR INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL BY THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES RESERVED TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN.    Management    For    For
E24    POWERS.    Management    For    For
E25    AMENDMENTS OR NEW RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED AT THE MEETING. (IF YOU CAST YOUR VOTE IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION 25, YOU ARE GIVING DISCRETION TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST ANY AMENDMENTS OR NEW RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY BE PROPOSED).    Management    For    For

 

TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
Security    J86957115    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    19-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3571400005    Agenda    701974683 - Management

 

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Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
2.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For

 


2.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.12    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
2.13    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
4.    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors    Management    For    For

 

SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
Security    J68467109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3336000009    Agenda    701982488 - Management

 

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Type

  

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Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Retiring Directors    Management    For    For
5.    Approve Issuance of Share Acquisition Rights as Stock Options for the Directors    Management    For    For
6.    Approve Issuance of Share Acquisition Rights as Stock Options for the Corporate Officers    Management    For    For

 

SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Security    J7659R109    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3164630000    Agenda    701982692 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For

 

QIAGEN N.V.
Security    N72482107    Meeting Type    Annual
Ticker Symbol    QGEN    Meeting Date    24-Jun-2009
ISIN    NL0000240000    Agenda    933098825 - Management

 

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01    PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 (“FISCAL YEAR 2008”).    Management    For    For
02    TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
03    TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.    Management    For    For
4A    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. DETLEV RIESNER    Management    For    For
4B    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. WERNER BRANDT    Management    For    For
4C    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. METIN COLPAN    Management    For    For

 


4D    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. ERIK HORNNAESS    Management    For    For
4E    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. MANFRED KAROBATH    Management    For    For
4F    ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. HEINO VON PRONDZYNSKI    Management    For    For
5A    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. PEER SCHATZ    Management    For    For
5B    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. ROLAND SACKERS    Management    For    For
5C    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: DR. JOACHIM SCHORR    Management    For    For
5D    ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. BERND UDER    Management    For    For
06    PROPOSAL TO REAPPOINT ERNST & YOUNG ACCOUNTANTS AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.    Management    For    For
07    TO AUTHORIZE THE MANAGING BOARD, UNTIL DECEMBER 24, 2010, TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARE CAPITAL.    Management    For    For


SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
Security    J78529138    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3397200001    Agenda    701977413 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

   Please reference meeting materials.    Non-Voting      
1.    Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings    Management    For    For
2.    Amend Articles to :Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
5.    Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Officers    Management    For    For

 

SANKYO CO., LTD.
Security    J67844100    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3326410002    Agenda    702005352 - Management

 

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Management

1    Approve Appropriation of Profits    Management    For    For
2    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations    Management    For    For

 

BML,INC.
Security    J0447V102    Meeting Type    Annual General Meeting
Ticker Symbol       Meeting Date    26-Jun-2009
ISIN    JP3799700004    Agenda    702009235 - Management

 

Item

  

Proposal

  

Type

  

Vote

  

For/Against
Management

1    Approve Appropriation of Profits    Management    For    For
2    Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and Regulations, Allow Board to Make Rules Governing Exercise of Shareholders’ Rights, Adopt Reduction of Liability System for Outside Auditors    Management    Against    Against
3.1    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.2    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.3    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.4    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.5    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.6    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.7    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.8    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.9    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.10    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
3.11    Appoint a Director    Management    For    For
4.1    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.2    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
4.3    Appoint a Corporate Auditor    Management    For    For
5    Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor    Management    Against    Against
6    Special Payment for Deceased Chairperson    Management    For    For


SIGNATURES

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

 

(Registrant) Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz

  B. Reuben Auspitz
  President, Principal Executive Officer

Date. 8/24/09