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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 811-07242 

The Cutler Trust
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, Ohio
45246
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
 
Wade R. Bridge 
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 587-3400 

Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006

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

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

SEC 2451 (4-03)
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:

Appended hereto as Exhibit A is the following information indicating for each matter relating to a portfolio security owned by the Registrant considered at any shareholder meeting held during the twelve month period ended June 30 with respect to which the Registrant was entitled to vote:

(a)
The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;

(b)
The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;

(c)
The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security;

(d)
The shareholder meeting date;

(e)
A brief identification of the matter voted on;

(f)
Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;

(g)
Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;

(h)
How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and

(i)
Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.

[See General Instruction F]

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.

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
 
(Registrant)
The Cutler Trust
  
     
By (Signature and Title)*
/s/ Erich M. Patten
  
 
Erich M. Patten, President
  

Date: August 15, 2006
 
 
EXHIBIT A
 
 
to
Ticker
CUSIP
Annual
Meeting Date
Item
Voted Y/N
Type I/S*
Vote
With or Against Management
7/1/05 - 6/30/06
                
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Directors (4)
Y
I
For
With Management
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Ratification of the appointment of PWC as indept. Auditor for 2006.
Y
I
For
With Management
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Proposal to amend the certificate of incorporation to authorize the annual election of directors.
Y
I
For
With Management
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Stockholder proposal regarding executive compensation.
Y
S
For
Against Management
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Stockholder proposal regarding 3M's animal welfare policy.
Y
S
Against
With Management
3M
MMM
88579Y101
9-May-06
Stockholder proposal regarding 3M's business operations in China.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alcoa Inc.
AA
013817101
21-Apr-06
Directors (3)
Y
I
For
With Management
Alcoa Inc.
AA
013817101
21-Apr-06
Proposal to ratify the independent auditor.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
Directors (17)
Y
I
For
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
Approve appointment of independent auditors.
Y
I
For
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
Approve 2006 incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
Approve amendment to restate certificate of incorporation.
Y
I
For
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal regarding a report on political contributions was defeated by a vote of 84.8 percent against to 15.2 percent in favor.
Y
S
Against
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal that would prohibit AT&T's chief executive officer from also serving as chairman of the board of AT&T was defeated by a vote of 66.7 percent against to 33.3 percent in favor.
Y
S
Against
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal requiring a special report on executive compensation was defeated by a vote of 88.1 percent against to 11.9 percent in favor.
Y
S
Against
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal requiring annual stockholder approval of director compensation was defeated by a vote of 89.1 percent against to 10.9 percent in favor.
Y
S
Against
With Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal to amend the bylaws to require stockholder approval of certain severance agreements was not put to a vote because no one was present at the meeting to present the proposal.
Y
S
For
Against Management
AT&T
T
00206R102
28-Apr-06
A proposal calling for a majority vote on matters that come before AT&T stockholders was defeated by a vote of 72.2 percent against to 27.8 percent in favor.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Directors (16)
Y
I
For
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Ratify the selection of KPMG as Ind. Registered Accountant for 2006
Y
I
For
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Proposal to amend article fourth of the restated certificate of incorp.
Y
I
For
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Proposal to amend article eight of the restated certificate of incorp.
Y
I
For
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Proposal to amend article ninth of the restated certificate of incorp.
Y
I
For
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting no future new stock option.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting a report on political contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting a report on charitable contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting the adoptation of a policy regarding performance-based equity compensation for senior executives.
Y
S
For
Against Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal regarding reimbursement of expenses.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting that the chairman of the board have no management duties, titles or responsibilities.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Citigroup Inc.
C
172967101
18-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting the recumbent of management bonuses in the event of a restatement of earnings.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Directors (4)
Y
I
For
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Amend articles of incorporation.
Y
I
For
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Approve long-term incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Approve short-term incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Ratify auditors.
Y
I
For
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Declassify Board.
Y
S
For
Against Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Separate CEO & Chair
Y
S
Against
With Management
Caterpillar Inc.
CAT
149123101
14-Jun-06
Majority vote standard.
Y
S
For
Against Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
166764100
26-Apr-06
Directors (13)
Y
I
For
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
166764100
26-Apr-06
Ratification of independent reg. public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
177674100
26-Apr-06
Amend company by-laws to include proponent reimbursement.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
177674100
26-Apr-06
Report on oil & gas drilling in protected areas.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
17767410
26-Apr-06
Report on political contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
17767410
26-Apr-06
Adopt an animal welfare policy.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
17767410
26-Apr-06
Report on human rights.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ChevronTexaco Corp
CVX
17767410
26-Apr-06
Report on Ecuador.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Directors (6)
Y
I
For
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Ratification of the appointment of E&Y as independent registered public accounting firm for 2006.
Y
I
For
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Drilling in sensitive areas.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Director election vote standard.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Shareholder approval of future extraordinary retirement benefits for senior executives.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Enviromental accountability to communities.
Y
S
Against
With Management
ConocoPhillips
COP
20825C104
10-May-06
Equitable compensation of non-employee directors.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dow Chemical Co.
DOW
260543103
11-May-06
Ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
Dow Chemical Co.
DOW
260543103
11-May-06
Stockholder proposal on BHOPAL.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Dow Chemical Co.
DOW
260543103
11-May-06
Stockholder proposal on genetically engineered seed.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Dow Chemical Co.
DOW
260543103
11-May-06
Stockholder proposal on chemicals with links to respiratory problems.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Dow Chemical Co.
DOW
260543103
11-May-06
Stockholder proposal on security of chemical facilities.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerson Electric Co.
EMR
291011104
7-Feb-06
Directors (17)
Y
I
For
With Management
Emerson Electric Co.
EMR
291011104
7-Feb-06
Approve the Emerson Electric Co. Inceitve Shares Plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Emerson Electric Co.
EMR
291011104
7-Feb-06
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
Emerson Electric Co.
EMR
291011104
7-Feb-06
Stockholder proposal on severance agreements described in the proxy statement.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Emerson Electric Co.
EMR
291011104
7-Feb-06
To transact such other and further business, if any, as lawfully may be brought before the meeting.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Election of directors
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Approval of share issuance
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Approval of restated articles of incorporation
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Ratification of independent auditors
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Approval of 2006 long term incentive plan
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Approval of Exelon employee stock purchase plan
Y
I
For
With Management
Exelon Corporation
EXC
30161n101
22-Jul-05
Approval to adjourn or postpone annual meeting
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Directors (12)
Y
I
For
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Ratification of independent auditors. (p.32)
Y
I
For
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Cumulative voting. (p.34)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Majority vote. (p.35)
Y
S
For
Against Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Industry experience. (p.37)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Director qualifications. (p.38)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Director compensation. (p.40)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Board chairman and CEO (p.41)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Executive compensation report. (p.43)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Executive compensation criteria. (p.45)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Political contributions. (p.47)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Corporate sponsorships report. (p.49)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Amendment of EEO policy (p.50)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Biodiversity impact report (p.53)
Y
S
Against
With Management
Exxon Mobil Corp
XOM
30231G102
31-May-06
Community Environmental impact (p.53)
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Directors (15)
Y
I
For
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Ratification of selection of independent auditor.
Y
I
For
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Cumulative voting.
Y
S
Against
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Curb over-extended directors.
Y
S
Against
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
One director from the ranks of retirees.
Y
S
Against
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Independent board chairman.
Y
S
Against
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Director election majority vote stand.
Y
S
Against
With Management
General Electric Co.
GE
369604103
26-Apr-06
Report on global warming science.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Directors (11)
Y
I
For
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Ratify appointment of KPMG
Y
I
For
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Committee report
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Employment diversity report
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Chairman & CEO
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Method of voting for directors.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Retirement Benefits
Y
S
For
Against Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Political contributions
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Governing documents
Y
S
Against
With Management
Home Depot
HD
437076102
25-May-06
Political nonpartisanship
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hewlett-Packard Company
HPQ
428236103
15-Mar-06
Directors (11)
Y
I
For
With Management
Hewlett-Packard Company
HPQ
428236103
15-Mar-06
Proposal to ratify the appointment of indep. Reg. public acc. Till yr. end.
Y
I
For
With Management
Hewlett-Packard Company
HPQ
428236103
15-Mar-06
Proposal to approve the HP company 2005, pay-for-results plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Hewlett-Packard Company
HPQ
428236103
15-Mar-06
Stockholder proposal entitled "director election majority vote std. proposal."
Y
S
Against
With Management
Hewlett-Packard Company
HPQ
428236103
15-Mar-06
Stockholder proposal entitled "recoup unearned management bonuses."
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Directors (11)
Y
I
For
With Management
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Amendment of the second restated cert. of incorporation to repeal Article 10.
Y
I
For
With Management
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Amendment of the certificate of incorportation to repeal Article 7 and Article 12.
Y
I
For
With Management
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Ratification of the appointment of E&Y as our independent reg. public accounting firm for the current year.
Y
I
For
With Management
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Approval of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Intel Corporation
INTC
458140100
17-May-06
Approval of the 2006 Stock Purchas Plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Directors (14)
Y
I
For
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Appointment of indep. reg. public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Stock Options
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Performance based restricted stock
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Separate Chairman
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Sexual Orientation
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Special Shareholder Meetings
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Lobbying priorities report
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Political contributions report
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Poison Pill
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Cumulative voting
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Bonus recumbent
Y
S
Against
With Management
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
JPM
46625H100
16-May-06
Overcommitted directors
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
478160104
27-Apr-06
Directors (13)
Y
I
For
With Management
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
478160104
27-Apr-06
Approval of amendments to the restated certificate of incorp.
Y
I
For
With Management
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
478160104
27-Apr-06
Ratification of PWC as independent accountant.
Y
I
For
With Management
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
478160104
27-Apr-06
Charitable contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
478160104
27-Apr-06
Majority voting requirements for director nominees.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Directors (4)
Y
I
For
With Management
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Approval of auditors
Y
I
For
With Management
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal regarding classified board.
Y
S
For
Against Management
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal regarding adoption of global human rights standards based on international labor conventions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal regarding majority voting.
Y
S
For
Against Management
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
KMB
494368103
27-Apr-06
Stockholder proposal requesting a report on sustainable forestry practices.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lincoln National Corp.
LNC
534187109
20-Mar-06
Approve the issuance of shares of LNC common stock no par value, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated as of Oct. 9, 2005.
Y
I
For
With Management
Lincoln National Corp.
LNC
534187109
20-Mar-06
Approve the adjournment of the LNC special meeting of shareholders, if necessary to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve item 1.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
McDonalds Corp.
MCD
580135101
25-May-06
Directors (6)
Y
I
For
With Management
McDonalds Corp.
MCD
580135101
25-May-06
Approval of the independent registered public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
McDonalds Corp.
MCD
580135101
25-May-06
Approval of a shareholder proposal relating to shareholder approval of future severance agreements.
Y
S
Against
With Management
McDonalds Corp.
MCD
580135101
25-May-06
Approval of a shareholder proposal relating to labeling of genetically engineered products.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
McGraw-Hill, Cos. Inc.
MHP
580645109
26-Apr-06
Directors (3)
Y
I
For
With Management
McGraw-Hill, Cos. Inc.
MHP
580645109
26-Apr-06
Ratification of the appointment of independent registered public acc. Firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
McGraw-Hill, Cos. Inc.
MHP
580645109
26-Apr-06
Shareholder proposal requesting annual election of each director.
Y
S
For
Against Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merck & Company, Inc.
MRK
589331107
  
-
N
-
-
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Fuel Gas
NFG
636180101
16-Feb-06
Directors (3)
Y
I
For
With Management
National Fuel Gas
NFG
636180101
16-Feb-06
Appointment of PWC as the company's independent reg. public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
National Fuel Gas
NFG
636180101
16-Feb-06
Adoption of, if presented at the meeting, a shareholder proposal.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
People's Energy Corp
PGL
711030106
24-Feb-06
Directors (11)
Y
I
For
With Management
People's Energy Corp
PGL
711030106
24-Feb-06
Raftify thte appointment of D&T as independent public accountants.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pepsico Inc.
PEP
713448108
3-May-06
Directors (14)
Y
I
For
With Management
Pepsico Inc.
PEP
713448108
3-May-06
Approval of independent registered public accountants.
Y
I
For
With Management
Pepsico Inc.
PEP
713448108
3-May-06
Shareholder proposal contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Pepsico Inc.
PEP
713448108
3-May-06
Shareholder proposal charitable contributions.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Directors (13)
Y
I
For
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Ratify the appointment of KPMG as indep. Auditor for 2006.
Y
I
For
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Management proposal to amend the company's restated cert. of incorp.
Y
I
For
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Relating to term limits for directors.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Requesting reporting on pharmaceutical price restraint.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Cumulative voting.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
m
27-Apr-06
Requesting separation of roles of chairman.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Pfizer Inc.
PFE
717081103
27-Apr-06
Requesting a report on political contribution.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pitney Bowes
PBI
724479100
8-May-06
Directors (4)
Y
I
For
With Management
Pitney Bowes
PBI
724479100
8-May-06
Ratification of PWC as independent registered public accounting firm.
Y
I
For
With Management
Pitney Bowes
PBI
724479100
8-May-06
Approval of amended and restated key employees' incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Pitney Bowes
PBI
724479100
8-May-06
Approval of the Pitney Bowes 1998 U.K.S.A.Y.E. Stock option plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Election of directors
Y
I
For
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Ratify appointment of independent accounting firm
Y
I
For
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Approve amendment to articles of incorporation
Y
I
For
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Approve amendment to code of regulations
Y
I
For
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Compliance with animal testing
Y
S
Against
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Sell the company
Y
S
Against
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
11-Oct-05
Political contributions
Y
S
Against
With Management
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
12-Jul-05
Adopt agreement and plan of merger
N
    
Special Meeting
Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
742718109
12-Jul-05
Proposal to adjourn special meeting to a later date or dates
N
    
Special Meeting
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sysco
SYY
871829107
11-Nov-05
Election of Directors
Y
I
For
With Management
Sysco
SYY
871829107
11-Nov-05
Approval of independent accounting firm
Y
I
For
With Management
Sysco
SYY
871829107
11-Nov-05
Approval of 2005 incentive plan
Y
I
For
With Management
Sysco
SYY
871829107
11-Nov-05
Payment of compensation of certain executive officers
Y
I
For
With Management
Sysco
SYY
871829107
11-Nov-05
Approval of 2005 non employee directors stock plan
Y
I
For
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Bancorp
USB
902973304
18-Apr-06
Directors (3)
Y
I
For
With Management
U.S. Bancorp
USB
902973304
18-Apr-06
Ratify selection of E&Y as independent auditor for 2006.
Y
I
For
With Management
U.S. Bancorp
USB
902973304
18-Apr-06
Approval of the US Bank Corp. 2006 executive incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
U.S. Bancorp
USB
902973304
18-Apr-06
Shareholder proposal: declassification of the board of directors.
Y
S
For
Against Management
U.S. Bancorp
USB
902973304
18-Apr-06
Shareholder Proposal: Annual approval of the compensation committee report.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United Technologies Corp.
UTX
913017109
12-Apr-06
Election of directors
Y
I
For
With Management
United Technologies Corp.
UTX
913017109
12-Apr-06
Appointment of Independent Auditors
Y
I
For
With Management
United Technologies Corp.
UTX
913017109
12-Apr-06
Restate Cert. of Incorporation
Y
I
For
With Management
United Technologies Corp.
UTX
913017109
12-Apr-06
Director Term Limits
Y
S
Against
With Management
United Technologies Corp.
UTX
913017109
12-Apr-06
Foreign Military Sales
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Directors (13)
Y
I
For
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Ratification of indep. accountants.
Y
I
For
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding humane poultry slaughter.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding a political contributions report.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding a director election majority vote standard.
Y
S
For
Against Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding a sustainability report.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding a compensation disparity.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wal-Mart
WMT
931142103
2-Jun-06
Shareholder proposal regarding an equity compensation glass ceiling report.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Directors (6)
Y
I
For
With Management
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Ratify the selection of D&T as independent Public Acc. For 2006
Y
I
For
With Management
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Approve the Wash. Mutual amended and restated '03 equity incentive plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Approve the Wash. Mutual executive incentive compensation plan.
Y
I
For
With Management
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Approve the company proposal to amend the Wash. Mutual articles of Inc. to declassify the board of directors and establish annual elections for all directors commencing with the 2007 annual meeting.
Y
I
For
With Management
Washington Mutual Inc.
WM
939322103
18-Apr-06
Shareholder proposal relating to disclosure of the company's political cont.
Y
S
Against
With Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Directors (14)
Y
I
For
With Management
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Proposal to ratify appointment of KPMG as independent auditor.
Y
I
For
With Management
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Director by election by-law
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Separation of board char & CEO.
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Director Compensation
Y
S
Against
With Management
Wells Fargo & Co.
WFC
949746101
25-Apr-06
Report on Home Mortgage Disc. Act (HMDA) Data
Y
S
Against
With Management
                 
* I = Issuer; S = Shareholder