0001133228-16-011809.txt : 20160824 0001133228-16-011809.hdr.sgml : 20160824 20160824132124 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001133228-16-011809 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-PX PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20160824 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160824 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20160824 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ELLSWORTH GROWTH & INCOME FUND LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000793040 IRS NUMBER: 133345139 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-PX SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04656 FILM NUMBER: 161848982 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 65 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 550 CITY: MORRISTOWN STATE: NJ ZIP: 07960 BUSINESS PHONE: (973) 631-1177 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 65 MADISON AVE STREET 2: SUITE 550 CITY: MORRISTOWN STATE: NJ ZIP: 07960 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ELLSWORTH FUND LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060330 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ELLSWORTH CONVERTIBLE GROWTH & INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 N-PX 1 e447072_npx.htm N-PX

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 811-04656

 

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Corporate Center

Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

James A. Dinsmore
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center

Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554

 

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

 

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

 

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

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

  

PROXY VOTING RECORD

FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016

 

ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd.
Report Date: 07/08/2016

 

  THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY  
  Security 254687106       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol DIS                   Meeting Date 03-Mar-2016
  ISIN US2546871060       Agenda 934321352 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK DORSEY Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA ELENA
LAGOMASINO
Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W.
MATSCHULLAT
Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK G. PARKER Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHERYL K. SANDBERG Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Management   For   For  
  2.    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  4.    TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
Management   For   For  
  5.    TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO LOBBYING DISCLOSURE.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  FERRARI, NV  
  Security N3167Y103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol RACE                  Meeting Date 15-Apr-2016
  ISIN         Agenda 934347421 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  2D.   ADOPTION OF THE 2015 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS Management   For   For  
  2E.   GRANTING OF DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS IN
RESPECT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR
DUTIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015
Management   For   For  
  3A.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: AMEDEO
FELISA (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3B.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: SERGIO
MARCHIONNE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3C.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: PIERO
FERRARI (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3D.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: LOUIS C.
CAMILLERI (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3E.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: GIUSEPPINA
CAPALDO (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3F.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: EDUARDO H.
CUE (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3G.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: SERGIO
DUCA (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3H.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: ELENA
ZAMBON (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3I.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: DELPHINE
ARNAULT (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3J.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: JOHN
ELKANN (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3K.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: LAPO
ELKANN (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3L.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: MARIA
PATRIZIA GRIECO (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3M.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: ADAM
KESWICK (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  4.    DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY
TO ACQUIRE COMMON SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY
Management   For   For  
  FERRARI, NV  
  Security N3167Y103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol RACE                  Meeting Date 15-Apr-2016
  ISIN         Agenda 934359008 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  2D.   ADOPTION OF THE 2015 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS Management   For   For  
  2E.   GRANTING OF DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS IN
RESPECT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR
DUTIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015
Management   For   For  
  3A.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: AMEDEO
FELISA (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3B.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: SERGIO
MARCHIONNE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3C.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: PIERO
FERRARI (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3D.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: LOUIS C.
CAMILLERI (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3E.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: GIUSEPPINA
CAPALDO (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3F.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: EDUARDO H.
CUE (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3G.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: SERGIO
DUCA (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3H.   RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR: ELENA
ZAMBON (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3I.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: DELPHINE
ARNAULT (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3J.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: JOHN
ELKANN (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3K.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: LAPO
ELKANN (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3L.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: MARIA
PATRIZIA GRIECO (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  3M.   APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW DIRECTORS: ADAM
KESWICK (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Management   For   For  
  4.    DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY
TO ACQUIRE COMMON SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY
Management   For   For  
  UNILEVER N.V.  
  Security 904784709       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol UN                    Meeting Date 21-Apr-2016
  ISIN US9047847093       Agenda 934349526 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  2.    TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND
APPROPRIATION OF THE PROFIT FOR THE 2015
FINANCIAL YEAR.
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO DISCHARGE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN
OFFICE IN THE 2015 FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE
FULFILMENT OF THEIR TASK.
Management   For   For  
  4.    TO DISCHARGE THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
IN OFFICE IN THE 2015 FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE
FULFILMENT OF THEIR TASK.
Management   For   For  
  5.    TO REAPPOINT MR N S ANDERSEN AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  6.    TO REAPPOINT MRS L M CHA AS A NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  7.    TO REAPPOINT MR V COLAO AS A NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  8.    TO REAPPOINT PROFESSOR L O FRESCO AS A
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  9.    TO REAPPOINT MS A M FUDGE AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  10.   TO REAPPOINT DR J HARTMANN AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  11.   TO REAPPOINT MS M MA AS A NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  12.   TO REAPPOINT MR P G J M POLMAN AS AN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  13.   TO REAPPOINT MR J RISHTON AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  14.   TO REAPPOINT MR F SIJBESMA AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  15.   TO APPOINT DR M DEKKERS AS A NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  16.   TO APPOINT MR S MASIYIWA AS A NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  17.   TO APPOINT PROFESSOR Y MOON AS A NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  18.   TO APPOINT MR G PITKETHLY AS AN EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Management   For   For  
  19.   TO APPOINT KPMG AS THE AUDITOR CHARGED
WITH THE AUDITING OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
FOR THE 2016 FINANCIAL YEAR.
Management   For   For  
  20.   TO DESIGNATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE
COMPANY BODY AUTHORISED TO ISSUE SHARES
IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
Management   For   For  
  21.   TO AUTHORISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
PURCHASE SHARES AND DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS
THEREOF IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE
COMPANY.
Management   For   For  
  22.   TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL WITH RESPECT TO
SHARES AND DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS THEREOF
HELD BY THE COMPANY IN ITS OWN SHARE
CAPITAL.
Management   For   For  
  CITIGROUP INC.  
  Security 172967424       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol C                     Meeting Date 26-Apr-2016
  ISIN US1729674242       Agenda 934339183 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. CORBAT Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. COSTELLO Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DUNCAN P. HENNES Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER B. HENRY Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANZ B. HUMER Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RENEE J. JAMES Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EUGENE M. MCQUADE Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY M. REINER Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M.
SANTOMERO
Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOAN E. SPERO Management   For   For  
  1M.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANA L. TAYLOR Management   For   For  
  1N.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON,
JR.
Management   For   For  
  1O.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TURLEY Management   For   For  
  1P.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO
PONCE DE LEON
Management   For   For  
  2.    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG
LLP AS CITI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF CITI'S 2015 EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITIGROUP
2014 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL SHARES.
Management   For   For  
  5.    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011
CITIGROUP EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
Management   For   For  
  6.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A
REPORT DEMONSTRATING THE COMPANY DOES
NOT HAVE A GENDER PAY GAP.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A
REPORT ON LOBBYING AND GRASSROOTS
LOBBYING CONTRIBUTIONS.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  8.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE
BOARD APPOINT A STOCKHOLDER VALUE
COMMITTEE.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  9.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL CLAWBACK
POLICY.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  10.   STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE
BOARD ADOPT A POLICY PROHIBITING THE
VESTING OF EQUITY-BASED AWARDS FOR SENIOR
EXECUTIVES DUE TO A VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION
TO ENTER GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  WELLS FARGO & COMPANY  
  Security 949746101       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol WFC                   Meeting Date 26-Apr-2016
  ISIN US9497461015       Agenda 934339830 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELAINE L. CHAO Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH A. DUKE Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ,
JR.
Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FEDERICO F. PENA Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. QUIGLEY Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management   For   For  
  1M.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Management   For   For  
  1N.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management   For   For  
  1O.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE M. VAUTRINOT Management   For   For  
  2.    VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  4.    ADOPT A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT
CHAIRMAN.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE COMPANY'S LOBBYING
POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY  
  Security 369604103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol GE                    Meeting Date 27-Apr-2016
  ISIN US3696041033       Agenda 934341532 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  A1    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SEBASTIEN M. BAZIN Management   For   For  
  A2    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. GEOFFREY BEATTIE Management   For   For  
  A3    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. BRENNAN Management   For   For  
  A4    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO D'SOUZA Management   For   For  
  A5    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIJN E. DEKKERS Management   For   For  
  A6    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER B. HENRY Management   For   For  
  A7    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN J. HOCKFIELD Management   For   For  
  A8    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management   For   For  
  A9    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Management   For   For  
  A10   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management   For   For  
  A11   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management   For   For  
  A12   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Management   For   For  
  A13   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management   For   For  
  A14   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. ROHR Management   For   For  
  A15   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY L. SCHAPIRO Management   For   For  
  A16   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TISCH Management   For   For  
  B1    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  B2    RATIFICATION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  C1    LOBBYING REPORT Shareholder   Against   For  
  C2    INDEPENDENT CHAIR Shareholder   Against   For  
  C3    HOLY LAND PRINCIPLES Shareholder   Against   For  
  C4    CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder   Against   For  
  C5    PERFORMANCE-BASED OPTIONS Shareholder   Against   For  
  C6    HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT Shareholder   Against   For  
  PFIZER INC.  
  Security 717081103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol PFE                   Meeting Date 28-Apr-2016
  ISIN US7170811035       Agenda 934341203 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. ECHEVARRIA Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN H. HOBBS Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA
JOHNSON
Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. SMITH Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT
ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLICY ON
DIRECTOR ELECTIONS
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RIGHT TO
ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT
Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CERTAIN
TAXABLE EVENTS
Shareholder   Against   For  
  AT&T INC.  
  Security 00206R102       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol T                     Meeting Date 29-Apr-2016
  ISIN US00206R1023       Agenda 934335969 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L.
STEPHENSON
Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL A. DI PIAZZA, JR. Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD W. FISHER Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT T. FORD Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN H. HUTCHINS Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. KENNARD Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL B.
MCCALLISTER
Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETH E. MOONEY Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW K. ROSE Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA B. TAYLOR Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF 2016 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management   For   For  
  5.    POLITICAL SPENDING REPORT. Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    LOBBYING REPORT. Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. Shareholder   Against   For  
  ELI LILLY AND COMPANY  
  Security 532457108       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol LLY                   Meeting Date 02-May-2016
  ISIN US5324571083       Agenda 934336505 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, FOR A THREE-YEAR
TERM: R. ALVAREZ
Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, FOR A THREE-YEAR
TERM: R.D. HOOVER
Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, FOR A THREE-YEAR
TERM: J.R. LUCIANO
Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, FOR A THREE-YEAR
TERM: F.G. PRENDERGAST
Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, FOR A THREE-YEAR
TERM: K.P. SEIFERT
Management   For   For  
  2.    APPROVE ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION
PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  4.    CONSIDERATION OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
SEEKING A REPORT REGARDING HOW WE SELECT
THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE OR
INVEST.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.  
  Security 46131B100       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol IVR                   Meeting Date 04-May-2016
  ISIN US46131B1008       Agenda 934339917 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. BALLOUN Management   For   For  
  1B    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. DAY Management   For   For  
  1C    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN DUNN KELLEY Management   For   For  
  1D    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. HARDIN Management   For   For  
  1E    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. LIENTZ, JR. Management   For   For  
  1F    ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY G.
MCGREEVEY
Management   For   For  
  2     ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  3     APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Management   For   For  
  VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.  
  Security 92343V104       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol VZ                    Meeting Date 05-May-2016
  ISIN US92343V1044       Agenda 934342712 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELLYE L.
ARCHAMBEAU
Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK T. BERTOLINI Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELANIE L. HEALEY Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL-LUDWIG KLEY Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN A. TESIJA Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. WASSON Management   For   For  
  1M.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY G. WEAVER Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    INDIRECT POLITICAL SPENDING REPORT Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    LOBBYING ACTIVITIES REPORT Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    INDEPENDENT CHAIR POLICY Shareholder   Against   For  
  8.    SEVERANCE APPROVAL POLICY Shareholder   Against   For  
  9.    STOCK RETENTION POLICY Shareholder   Against   For  
  CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.  
  Security 171340102       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol CHD                   Meeting Date 05-May-2016
  ISIN US1713401024       Agenda 934354123 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW T. FARRELL Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY C. IRWIN Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PENRY W. PRICE Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR B. WINKLEBLACK Management   For   For  
  2.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE
& TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  ABBVIE INC.  
  Security 00287Y109       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol ABBV                  Meeting Date 06-May-2016
  ISIN US00287Y1091       Agenda 934348524 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
    1 WILLIAM H.L. BURNSIDE       For   For  
    2 BRETT J. HART       For   For  
    3 EDWARD J. RAPP       For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
ABBVIE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  3.    SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF A MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
REGARDING THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS
Management   For   For  
  5.    APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE ABBVIE
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
Management   For   For  
  6.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DRUG DISPOSAL
REPORT
Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING REPORT Shareholder   Against   For  
  BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION  
  Security 092533108       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol BKCC                  Meeting Date 06-May-2016
  ISIN US0925331086       Agenda 934357852 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
    1 MARK S. LIES       For   For  
    2 MAUREEN K. USIFER       For   For  
  2.    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Management   For   For  
  CONOCOPHILLIPS  
  Security 20825C104       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol COP                   Meeting Date 10-May-2016
  ISIN US20825C1045       Agenda 934347039 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. BUNCH Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN V. FARACI Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JODY L. FREEMAN Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAY HUEY EVANS Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RYAN M. LANCE Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARJUN N. MURTI Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Management   For   For  
  2.    PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  4.    REPORT ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    PARTIAL DEFERRAL OF ANNUAL BONUS BASED ON
RESERVES METRICS.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  KINDER MORGAN, INC.  
  Security 49456B101       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol KMI                   Meeting Date 10-May-2016
  ISIN US49456B1017       Agenda 934353044 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
    1 RICHARD D. KINDER       For   For  
    2 STEVEN J. KEAN       For   For  
    3 TED A. GARDNER       For   For  
    4 ANTHONY W. HALL, JR.       For   For  
    5 GARY L. HULTQUIST       For   For  
    6 RONALD L. KUEHN, JR.       For   For  
    7 DEBORAH A. MACDONALD       For   For  
    8 MICHAEL C. MORGAN       For   For  
    9 ARTHUR C. REICHSTETTER       For   For  
    10 FAYEZ SAROFIM       For   For  
    11 C. PARK SHAPER       For   For  
    12 WILLIAM A. SMITH       For   For  
    13 JOEL V. STAFF       For   For  
    14 ROBERT F. VAGT       For   For  
    15 PERRY M. WAUGHTAL       For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  3.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A
REPORT ON OUR COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO
CLIMATE CHANGE
Shareholder   Against   For  
  4.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A
REPORT ON METHANE EMISSIONS
Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN
ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A
REPORT ON DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Shareholder   Against   For  
  GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.  
  Security 375558103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol GILD                  Meeting Date 11-May-2016
  ISIN US3755581036       Agenda 934355567 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. COGAN, PH.D. Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN E. LOFTON Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. MADIGAN Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. MARTIN, PH.D. Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MILLIGAN, PH.D. Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. WHITLEY,
M.D.
Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAYLE E. WILSON Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PER WOLD-OLSEN Management   For   For  
  2.    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. CODE SECTION 162(M)
BONUS PLAN.
Management   For   For  
  4.    TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AS PRESENTED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
Management   For   For  
  5.    TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING,
REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO
PERMIT STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN
CONSENT.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY  
  Security 345370860       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol F                     Meeting Date 12-May-2016
  ISIN US3453708600       Agenda 934351026 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN G. BUTLER Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIMBERLY A. CASIANO Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY F. EARLEY, JR. Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK FIELDS Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDSEL B. FORD II Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CLAY FORD, JR. Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. HELMAN IV Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. KENNARD Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. LECHLEITER Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN R. MARRAM Management   For   For  
  1M.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. SHAHEEN Management   For   For  
  1N.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management   For   For  
  3.    SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE
THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVES.
Management   For   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF THE TAX BENEFIT PRESERVATION
PLAN.
Management   For   For  
  5.    RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF A
RECAPITALIZATION PLAN TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OF
THE COMPANY'S OUTSTANDING STOCK HAVE ONE
VOTE PER SHARE.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    RELATING TO ALLOWING HOLDERS OF 10% OF
OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION  
  Security 78388J106       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol SBAC                  Meeting Date 13-May-2016
  ISIN US78388J1060       Agenda 934357915 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.1   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN L. BEEBE (FOR A
THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING AT THE 2019 ANNUAL
MEETING)
Management   For   For  
  1.2   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK LANGER (FOR A
THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING AT THE 2019 ANNUAL
MEETING)
Management   For   For  
  1.3   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY A. STOOPS
(FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING AT THE 2019
ANNUAL MEETING)
Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS SBA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2016 FISCAL
YEAR.
Management   For   For  
  3.    APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE
COMPENSATION OF SBA'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF SBA'S PROXY ACCESS BYLAW. Management   For   For  
  5.    VOTE ON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING
PROXY ACCESS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
ANNUAL MEETING.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  INTEL CORPORATION  
  Security 458140100       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol INTC                  Meeting Date 19-May-2016
  ISIN US4581401001       Agenda 934362168 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANEEL BHUSRI Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDY D. BRYANT Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN M. KRZANICH Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON IMPLEMENTING
PRINCIPLES ENTITLED "HOLY LAND PRINCIPLES"
Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON WHETHER TO
ALLOW STOCKHOLDERS TO ACT BY WRITTEN
CONSENT
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON WHETHER TO
ADOPT AN ALTERNATIVE VOTE COUNTING
STANDARD
Shareholder   Against   For  
  CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP  
  Security 22822V101       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol CCI                   Meeting Date 19-May-2016
  ISIN US22822V1017       Agenda 934367699 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. ROBERT BARTOLO Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY A. BROWN Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CINDY CHRISTY Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI Q. FITZGERALD Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. GARRISON II Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DALE N. HATFIELD Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE W. HOGAN Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. HUTCHESON,
JR.
Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LANDIS MARTIN Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. MCKENZIE Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY J. MELONE Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. BENJAMIN MORELAND Management   For   For  
  2.    THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  3.    THE NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL  
  Security 87165B103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol SYF                   Meeting Date 19-May-2016
  ISIN US87165B1035       Agenda 934369477 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET M. KEANE Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAGET L. ALVES Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR W. COVIELLO,
JR.
Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. GRAYLIN Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY A. GUTHRIE Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HARTNACK Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY G. NAYLOR Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAUREL J. RICHIE Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLYMPIA J. SNOWE Management   For   For  
  2.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  B&G FOODS, INC.  
  Security 05508R106       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol BGS                   Meeting Date 24-May-2016
  ISIN US05508R1068       Agenda 934374050 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.1   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEANN L. BRUNTS Management   For   For  
  1.2   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CANTWELL Management   For   For  
  1.3   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES F. MARCY Management   For   For  
  1.4   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS M. MULLEN Management   For   For  
  1.5   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHERYL M. PALMER Management   For   For  
  1.6   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED POE Management   For   For  
  1.7   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN C. SHERRILL Management   For   For  
  1.8   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. WENNER Management   For   For  
  2.    APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
Management   For   For  
  MERCK & CO., INC.  
  Security 58933Y105       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol MRK                   Meeting Date 24-May-2016
  ISIN US58933Y1055       Agenda 934378515 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA J. CRAIG Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. FRAZIER Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL B. ROTHMAN Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON Management   For   For  
  1L.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management   For   For  
  1M.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Management   For   For  
  2.    NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  4.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A
SHAREHOLDERS' RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN
CONSENT.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  5.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN
INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A
REPORT ON DISPOSAL OF UNUSED OR EXPIRED
DRUGS.
Shareholder   Against   For  
  CHEVRON CORPORATION  
  Security 166764100       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol CVX                   Meeting Date 25-May-2016
  ISIN US1667641005       Agenda 934375925 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.B. CUMMINGS JR. Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.P. GAST Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. HERNANDEZ JR. Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. HUNTSMAN JR. Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.W. MOORMAN IV Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. STUMPF Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.G. THULIN Management   For   For  
  1K.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. WATSON Management   For   For  
  2.    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PWC AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    AMENDMENT TO THE CHEVRON CORPORATION
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS' EQUITY
COMPENSATION AND DEFERRAL PLAN
Management   For   For  
  5.    REPORT ON LOBBYING Shareholder   Against   For  
  6.    ADOPT TARGETS TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS Shareholder   Against   For  
  7.    REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
Shareholder   Abstain   Against  
  8.    REPORT ON RESERVE REPLACEMENTS Shareholder   Against   For  
  9.    ADOPT DIVIDEND POLICY Shareholder   Against   For  
  10.   REPORT ON SHALE ENERGY OPERATIONS Shareholder   Against   For  
  11.   RECOMMEND INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE
Shareholder   Against   For  
  12.   SET SPECIAL MEETINGS THRESHOLD AT 10% Shareholder   Against   For  
  PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.  
  Security 70450Y103       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol PYPL                  Meeting Date 25-May-2016
  ISIN US70450Y1038       Agenda 934381726 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENCES CASARES Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN
CHRISTODORO
Management   For   For  
  1C.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management   For   For  
  1D.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management   For   For  
  1E.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL J. MCGOVERN Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. MOFFETT Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE M. OMIDYAR Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL H. SCHULMAN Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management   For   For  
  2.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF
OUR FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES
APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management   1 Year   For  
  4.    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT OF OUR 2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE
AWARD PLAN.
Management   For   For  
  5.    APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT OF THE PAYPAL EMPLOYEE
INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management   For   For  
  6.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2016.
Management   For   For  
  AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION  
  Security 03027X100       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol AMT                   Meeting Date 01-Jun-2016
  ISIN US03027X1000       Agenda 934393226 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1A.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND P. DOLAN Management   For   For  
  1B.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. HORMATS 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: CRAIG MACNAB Management   For   For  
  1F.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOANN A. REED Management   For   For  
  1G.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA D.A. REEVE Management   For   For  
  1H.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E. SHARBUTT Management   For   For  
  1I.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. TAICLET, JR. Management   For   For  
  1J.   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMME L. THOMPSON Management   For   For  
  2.    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management   For   For  
  4.    TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO REDUCE THE
OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD REQUIRED TO CALL A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Shareholder   Against   For  
  EQUINIX, INC.  
  Security 29444U700       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol EQIX                  Meeting Date 01-Jun-2016
  ISIN US29444U7000       Agenda 934415921 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
    1 THOMAS BARTLETT       For   For  
    2 NANCI CALDWELL       For   For  
    3 GARY HROMADKO       For   For  
    4 JOHN HUGHES       For   For  
    5 SCOTT KRIENS       For   For  
    6 WILLIAM LUBY       For   For  
    7 IRVING LYONS, III       For   For  
    8 CHRISTOPHER PAISLEY       For   For  
    9 STEPHEN SMITH       For   For  
    10 PETER VAN CAMP       For   For  
  2.    TO APPROVE BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Management   For   For  
  BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION  
  Security 092533108       Meeting Type Special 
  Ticker Symbol BKCC                  Meeting Date 06-Jun-2016
  ISIN US0925331086       Agenda 934361205 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.    TO AUTHORIZE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE COMPANY,
WITH APPROVAL OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO
SELL OR OTHERWISE ISSUE SHARES OF ITS
COMMON STOCK (DURING THE NEXT 12 MONTHS)
AT A PRICE BELOW THE COMPANY'S THEN
CURRENT NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE IN ONE
OR MORE OFFERINGS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
Management   For   For  
  ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION  
  Security 018581108       Meeting Type Annual  
  Ticker Symbol ADS                   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2016
  ISIN US0185811082       Agenda 934395307 - Management
                     
  Item Proposal Proposed
by
  Vote For/Against
Management
 
  1.1   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE K. ANDERSON Management   For   For  
  1.2   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER H. BALLOU Management   For   For  
  1.3   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. KEITH COBB Management   For   For  
  1.4   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. LINN DRAPER, JR. Management   For   For  
  1.5   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. HEFFERNAN Management   For   For  
  1.6   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH R. JENSEN Management   For   For  
  1.7   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MINICUCCI Management   For   For  
  1.8   ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE A. TUCKER Management   For   For  
  2.    ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
Management   For   For  
  3.    TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO
ELIMINATE RESTRICTIONS ON REMOVAL OF
DIRECTORS.
Management   For   For  
  4.    TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ALLIANCE DATA
SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR 2016.
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 Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund LTD.

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/James A. Dinsmore                      

                                              James A. Dinsmore, Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 8/1/16

 

*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.