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: 811-41
General American Investors Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
450 Lexington Avenue, Suite 3300
New York, NY 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Eugene S. Stark
Vice-President, Administration
General American Investors Company, Inc.
450 Lexington Avenue, Suite 3300
New York, NY 10017
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's Telephone Number: 212-916-8400
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company,
other thant 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
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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
Investment Company Report
7/1/2004 To 6/30/2005
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
Security 006212104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ADX Meeting Date 4/27/2005
ISIN Agenda 932299518 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 ENRIQUE R. AZAC For For
2 PHYLLIS O. BONANNO For For
3 DANIEL E. EMERSON For For
4 THOMAS H. LENAGH For For
5 W.D. MACCALLAN For For
6 KATHLEEN T. MCGAHRAN For For
7 DOUGLAS G. OBER For For
8 LANDON PETERS For For
9 JOHN J. ROBERTS For For
10 SUSAN C. SCHWAB For For
11 ROBERT J.M. WILSON For For
02 THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVE ADOPTION OF 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN Mgmt For For
ALKERMES, INC.
Security 01642T108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ALKS Meeting Date 9/23/2004
ISIN Agenda 932209934 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 FLOYD E. BLOOM For For
2 ROBERT A. BREYER For For
3 GERRI HENWOOD For For
4 PAUL J. MITCHELL For For
5 RICHARD F. POPS For For
6 ALEXANDER RICH For For
7 PAUL SCHIMMEL For For
8 MARK B. SKALETSKY For For
9 MICHAEL A. WALL For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN
TO INCREASE TO 16,900,000 THE NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUABLE
UPON EXERCISE OF OPTIONS GRANTED THEREUNDER, AN INCREASE
OF 2,500,000 SHARES. Mgmt For For
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
Security 029912201 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AMT Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932326831 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 RAYMOND P. DOLAN For For
2 CAROLYN F. KATZ For For
3 GUSTAVO LARA CANTU For For
4 FRED R. LUMMIS For For
5 PAMELA D.A. REEVE For For
6 JAMES D. TAICLET, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005. Mgmt For For
ANNALY MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Security 035710409 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol NLY Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932313959 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MICHAEL A.J. FARRELL For For
2 JONATHAN D. GREEN For For
3 JOHN A. LAMBIASE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
2005 FISCAL YEAR. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN. Mgmt For For
ANNUITY AND LIFE RE (HOLDINGS), LTD.
Security G03910109 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ANR Meeting Date 8/5/2004
ISIN Agenda 932205265 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MARTIN A. BERKOWITZ For For
2 MICHAEL P. ESPOSITO, JR For For
3 ROBERT P. JOHNSON For For
4 JEFFREY D. WATKINS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF MARCUM & KLIEGMAN LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2004 AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING BY THE COMPANY'S
AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET ITS REMUNERATION. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE A CONSOLIDATION OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON SHARES
WITHIN A RANGE OF ONE-FOR-TWO TO ONE-FOR-TWENTY AND TO GRANT
AUTHORITY TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE
THE FINAL TERMS AND EFFECTIVE TIME OF SUCH CONSOLIDATION. Mgmt For For
04 TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BYE-LAWS AS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX B
TO THE ENCLOSED PROXY STATEMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE FINAL TERMS AND EFFECTIVE TIME OF
A CONSOLIDATION OF SHARE CAPITAL THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY
THE SHAREHOLDERS. Mgmt For For
APACHE CORPORATION
Security 037411105 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol APA Meeting Date 5/5/2005
ISIN Agenda 932275161 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 G. STEVEN FARRIS For For
2 RANDOLPH M. FERLIC For For
3 A.D. FRAZIER, JR. For For
4 JOHN A. KOCUR For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2005 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2005 SHARE APPRECIATION PLAN Mgmt For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY
VOTE STANDARD Shr For Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE Shr For Against
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
Security G0450A105 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ACGL Meeting Date 4/28/2005
ISIN Agenda 932299806 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 PAUL B. INGREY For For
2 KEWSONG LEE For For
3 DAVID R. TUNNELL For For
4 ROBERT F. WORKS For For
5 JAMES J. ANSALDI For For
6 GRAHAM B. COLLIS For For
7 DWIGHT R. EVANS For For
8 MARC GRANDISSON For For
9 RALPH E. JONES III For For
10 THOMAS G. KAISER For For
11 MARTIN J. NILSEN For For
12 NICHOLAS PAPADOPOULO For For
13 MICHAEL QUINN For For
14 ROBERT T. VAN GIESON For For
15 JOHN D. VOLLARO For For
16 GRAHAM WARD For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2005 LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN
AS SET FORTH IN AN APPENDIX TO, AND AS DESCRIBED IN, THE
ENCLOSED PROXY STATEMENT. Mgmt For For
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS
Security G05384105 Meeting Type Consent
Ticker Symbol AHL Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932336224 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 CHRISTOPHER O'KANE-1 For For
2 HEIDI HUTTER-1 For For
3 PAUL MYNERS-5 For For
4 CHRISTOPHER O'KANE-5 For For
5 JULIAN CUSACK-5 For For
6 DAVID MAY-5 For For
7 IAN CORMACK-5 For For
8 MAREK GUMIENNY-5 For For
9 RICHARD KEELING-5 For For
10 IAN CAMPBELL-5 For For
11 SARAH DAVIES-5 For For
12 HEIDI HUTTER-5 For For
13 CHRISTOPHER O'KANE-9 For For
14 JULIAN CUSACK-9 For For
15 DAVID MAY-9 For For
16 IAN CAMPBELL-9 For For
17 SARAH DAVIES-9 For For
18 CHRISTOPHER O'KANE-13 For For
19 JULIAN CUSACK-13 For For
20 IAN CAMPBELL-13 For For
21 SARAH DAVIES-13 For For
22 CHRISTOPHER O'KANE-17 For For
23 JULIAN CUSACK-17 For For
24 JAMES FEW-17 For For
25 DAVID SKINNER-17 For For
26 KATE VACHER-17 For For
27 SARAH DAVIES-17 For For
02 TO APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON ENGLAND, TO ACT AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND
TO SET THE REMUNERATION. Mgmt For For
3A TO AMEND BYE-LAW 1 Mgmt For For
3B TO AMEND BYE-LAW 3 Mgmt For For
3C TO AMEND BYE-LAW 12 Mgmt For For
3D TO AMEND BYE-LAW 33 Mgmt For For
3E TO AMEND BYE-LAW 85 Mgmt For For
3F TO AMEND BYE-LAW 91 Mgmt For For
3G TO AMEND BYE-LAW 100 Mgmt For For
3H TO AMEND BYE-LAW 105 Mgmt For For
3I TO AMEND BYE-LAW 109 Mgmt For For
3J TO AMEND BYE-LAW 110 Mgmt For For
3K TO AMEND BYE-LAW 115 Mgmt For For
3L TO AMEND BYE-LAW 116 Mgmt For For
3M TO AMEND BYE-LAW 119 Mgmt For For
3N TO AMEND BYE-LAW 120 Mgmt For For
3O TO AMEND BYE-LAW 142 Mgmt For For
3P TO AMEND BYE-LAW 147 Mgmt For For
3Q TO AMEND BYE-LAW 148 Mgmt For For
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS
Security G05384105 Meeting Type Consent
Ticker Symbol AHL Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932337202 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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06 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT PLC AS
THE AUDITOR OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED AND TO DETERMINE
THEIR REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
08 TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO ASPEN INSURANCE UK LIMITED'S
ARTICLES RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS. Mgmt For For
10 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK
SERVICES LIMITED TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
11 TO AUTHORIZE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR
OF ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES LIMITED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,2005 AND TO DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION.Mgmt For For
12 TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO ASPEN INSURANCE UK SERVICES
LIMITED'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING INDEMNIFICATION.Mgmt For For
14 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF ASPEN (UK)HOLDINGS LIMITED TO
ALLOT SHARES. Mgmt For For
15 TO AUTHORIZE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE
AUDITOR OF ASPEN (UK) HOLDINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND TO DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION. Mgmt For For
16 TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO ASPEN (UK)HOLDINGS LIMITED'S
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION. Mgmt For For
18 TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AS THE AUDITOR OF
ASPEN INSURANCE LIMITED FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2005 AND DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION. Mgmt For For
BANCROFT CONVERTIBLE FUND, INC.
Security 059695106 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BCV Meeting Date 2/14/2005
ISIN Agenda Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 THOMAS H. DINSMORE For For
2 DONALD M. HALSTED, JR. For For
3 DUNCAN O. MCKEE For For
4 ROBERT J. MCMULLAN For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
3A CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON ISSUER DIVERSIFICATION. Mgmt For For
3B CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON BORROWING MONEY. Mgmt For For
3C CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON ISSUING SENIOR RESTRICTED
SECURITIES. Mgmt For For
3D CHANGE TO RESTRICION ON UNDERWRITING SECURITIES. Mgmt For For
3E CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON PURCHASING OR SELLING
REAL ESTATE. Mgmt For For
3F CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON PURCHASING OR SELLING
COMMODITIES. Mgmt For For
3G CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON MAKING LOANS. Mgmt For For
3H CHANGE TO RESTRICTION ON INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION. Mgmt For For
3I ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON INVESTING IN CERTAIN LISTED
COMPANIES. Mgmt For For
3J ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON INVESTMENTS IN NEWER
COMPANIES AND IN SINGLE ISSUERS. Mgmt For For
3K ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON SHORT SALES. Mgmt For For
3L ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON INVESTING FOR CONTROL. Mgmt For For
3M ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON MARGIN PURCHASES. Mgmt For For
3N ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION REGARDING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS. Mgmt For For
3O ELIMINATION OF RESTRICION REGARDING SECURITIES AND
TRADING ACCOUNTS. Mgmt For For
3P ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION REGARDING DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
OWNED COMPANIES. Mgmt For For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Security 060505104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BAC Meeting Date 4/27/2005
ISIN Agenda 932279979 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III For For
2 CHARLES W. COKER For For
3 JOHN T. COLLINS For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN For For
5 PAUL FULTON For For
6 CHARLES K. GIFFORD For For
7 W. STEVEN JONES For For
8 KENNETH D. LEWIS For For
9 WALTER E. MASSEY For For
10 THOMAS J. MAY For For
11 PATRICIA E. MITCHELL For For
12 EDWARD L. ROMERO For For
13 THOMAS M. RYAN For For
14 O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. For For
15 MEREDITH R. SPANGLER For For
16 ROBERT L. TILLMAN For For
17 JACKIE M. WARD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS Shr For Against
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
Security 084670108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BRKA Meeting Date 4/30/2005
ISIN Agenda 932270476 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WARREN E. BUFFETT For For
2 CHARLES T. MUNGER For For
3 HOWARD G. BUFFETT For For
4 MALCOLM G. CHACE For For
5 WILLIAM H. GATES III For For
6 DAVID S. GOTTESMAN For For
7 CHARLOTTE GUYMAN For For
8 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
9 THOMAS S. MURPHY For For
10 RONALD L. OLSON For For
11 WALTER SCOTT, JR. For For
02 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATION'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION THAT WOULD ADD TO THE VOTING RIGHTS OF
HOLDERS OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS. Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATION'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION THAT WOULD CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS
OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK IN A STOCK SPLIT OR STOCK DIVIDEND. Mgmt For For
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
Security 09062X103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BIIB Meeting Date 6/3/2005
ISIN Agenda 932322376 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 THOMAS F. KELLER For For
2 WILLIAM H. RASTETTER For For
3 LYNN SCHENK For For
4 PHILLIP A. SHARP For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2005 OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR 1995
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN FROM
4,170,000 SHARES TO 6,170,000 SHARES. Mgmt For For
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
Security 110122108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BMY Meeting Date 5/3/2005
ISIN Agenda 932282914 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 V.D. COFFMAN For For
2 J.M. CORNELIUS For For
3 P.R. DOLAN For For
4 E.V. FUTTER For For
5 L.V. GERSTNER, JR. For For
6 L. JOHANSSON For For
7 L.W. SULLIVAN, M.D. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
04 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shr For Against
05 HIV/AIDS-TB-MALARIA Shr For Against
06 ANIMAL TESTING Shr For Against
07 SEPARATION OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS Shr For Against
08 RESTATEMENT SITUATIONS Shr For Against
09 RESTRICTED STOCK Shr For Against
10 DIRECTOR VOTE THRESHOLD Shr For Against
BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
Security 114340102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BRKS Meeting Date 2/17/2005
ISIN Agenda 932254167 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 ROBERT J. THERRIEN For For
2 ROGER D. EMERICK For For
3 AMIN J. KHOURY For For
4 JOSEPH R. MARTIN For For
5 EDWARD C. GRADY For For
6 A. CLINTON ALLEN For For
7 JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY For For
CEMEX, S.A. DE C.V.
Security 151290889 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CX Meeting Date 4/28/2005
ISIN Agenda 932302627 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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A1 PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2004, AS REQUIRED BY THE MEXICAN CORPORATION LAW AND THE
SECURITIES MARKET LAW, AFTER PRESENTATION OF THE REPORTS. Mgmt For For
A2 PROPOSAL FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPANY
SHARES. Mgmt For For
A3 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY IN
ITS VARIABLE PORTION THROUGH CAPITALIZATION CHARGED AGAINST
RETAINED EARNINGS, SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING. Mgmt For For
A4 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS, ACCORDING
TO THE PROPOSAL OF SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTED FOR
CONSIDERATION. Mgmt For For
A5 COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS, ACCORDING
TO THE PROPOSAL OF SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION.Mgmt For For
A6 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
AT THE MEETING. Mgmt For For
S1 PROPOSAL TO SPLIT EACH OF THE COMPANY'S SERIES "A" AND
SERIES "B" SHARES CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING INTO TWO NEW SHARES
OF THE SAME SERIES AND TYPE OF CAPITAL, FIXED OR VARIABLE,
AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS OR ESTATUTOS
SOCIALES. Mgmt For For
S2 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED AT THE MEETING. Mgmt For For
CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
Security 155123102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CET Meeting Date 3/9/2005
ISIN Agenda 932260401 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 DONALD G. CALDER For For
2 JAY R. INGLIS For For
3 DUDLEY D. JOHNSON For For
4 WILMOT H. KIDD For For
5 C. CARTER WALKER, JR. For For
02 APPROVAL OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005. Mgmt For For
CIENA CORPORATION
Security 171779101 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CIEN Meeting Date 3/16/2005
ISIN Agenda 932254446 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 GARY B. SMITH For For
2 HARVEY B. CASH For For
3 JUDITH M. O'BRIEN For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN ("ESPP")
THAT WILL
(A) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE ESPP TO 25 MILLION SHARES, AND
(B) BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 31, 2005, ANNUALLY INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE
ESPP BY UP TO FIVE MILLION SHARES. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Mgmt For For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Security 17275R102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CSCO Meeting Date 11/18/2004
ISIN Agenda 932215874 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 CAROL A. BARTZ For For
2 M. MICHELE BURNS For For
3 LARRY R. CARTER For For
4 JOHN T. CHAMBERS For For
5 DR. JAMES F. GIBBONS For For
6 DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY For For
7 RODERICK C. MCGEARY For For
8 JAMES C. MORGAN For For
9 JOHN P. MORGRIDGE For For
10 DONALD T. VALENTINE For For
11 STEVEN M. WEST For For
12 JERRY YANG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 30, 2005. Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THAT THE
BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INITIATE A REVIEW OF CISCO'S
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND MAKE AVAILABLE, UPON
REQUEST, A REPORT OF THAT REVIEW BY JANUARY 1, 2005, AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. Shr Against For
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Security 22160K105 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol COST Meeting Date 1/27/2005
ISIN Agenda 932249306 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 RICHARD D. DICERCHIO For For
2 RICHARD M. LIBENSON For For
3 JOHN W. MEISENBACH For For
4 CHARLES T. MUNGER For For
5 SUSAN L. DECKER For For
02 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT. Shr Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A POLICY FOR LAND
PROCUREMENT AND USE. Shr Against For
05 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED
Security 23282W100 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CYTK Meeting Date 5/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932311739 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 A. GRANT HEIDRICH For For
2 JAMES H. SABRY For For
02 SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Mgmt For For
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
Security 25179M103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DVN Meeting Date 6/8/2005
ISIN Agenda 932331921 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 JOHN A. HILL For For
2 WILLIAM J. JOHNSON For For
3 ROBERT A. MOSBACHER JR For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005 Mgmt For For
03 ADOPTION OF THE DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION 2005 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
04 REVISED DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTE STANDARD Shr For Against
DIAGEO PLC
Security 25243Q205 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DEO Meeting Date 10/20/2004
ISIN Agenda 932226334 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS 2004 Mgmt For For
02 DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT 2004 Mgmt For For
03 DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
04 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 LORD HOLLICK (1,3,4) For For
2 MR NC ROSE (2) For For
3 MR PA WALKER (1,3,4) For For
4 MR HT STITZER (1,3,4) For For
5 MR JR SYMONDS (1,3,4) For For
09 RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Mgmt For For
10 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
11 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Mgmt For For
12 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES Mgmt For For
13 AMENDMENTS TO THE DIAGEO LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
14 AMENDMENTS TO THE DIAGEO EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION PLAN Mgmt For For
15 AMENDMENTS TO THE DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
16 AMENDMENTS TO THE DIAGEO 2001 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
17 AMENDMENTS TO THE DIAGEO UK SHARE SAVE SCHEME 2000 Mgmt For For
18 AMENDMENTS TO THE DIAGEO 1999 IRISH SHARE SAVE SCHEME Mgmt For For
19 AMENDMENT TO THE DIAGEO LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS Mgmt For For
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Security 256669102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DG Meeting Date 5/24/2005
ISIN Agenda 932311575 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 DAVID L. BERE For For
2 DENNIS C. BOTTORFF For For
3 BARBARA L. BOWLES For For
4 JAMES L. CLAYTON For For
5 REGINALD D. DICKSON For For
6 E. GORDON GEE For For
7 BARBARA M. KNUCKLES For For
8 DAVID A. PERDUE For For
9 J. NEAL PURCELL For For
10 JAMES D. ROBBINS For For
11 DAVID M. WILDS For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN TO ASSURE FULL TAX
DEDUCTIBILITY OF AWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE SECTION 162(M) Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
EMC CORPORATION
Security 268648102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EMC Meeting Date 5/5/2005
ISIN Agenda 932269081 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MICHAEL J. CRONIN For For
2 W. PAUL FITZGERALD For For
3 JOSEPH M. TUCCI For For
02 PROPOSAL 2 - TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE EMC CORPORATION
2003 STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE BY 100,000,000 THE NUMBER OF
SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE PLAN, AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO AWARDS OF RESTRICTED
STOCK AND/ OR RESTRICTED Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL 3 - TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
EMC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
04 PROPOSAL 4 - TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO
PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S
PROXY STATEMENT. Shr For Against
05 PROPOSAL 5 - TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO EMC'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S
PROXY STATEMENT. Shr For Against
EMCORE CORPORATION
Security 290846104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EMKR Meeting Date 2/28/2005
ISIN Agenda 932258987 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 THOMAS J. RUSSELL For For
2 REUBEN F. RICHARDS, JR. For For
3 ROBERT BOGOMOLNY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
Security 26875P101 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EOG Meeting Date 5/3/2005
ISIN Agenda 932280390 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 GEORGE A. ALCORN For For
2 CHARLES R. CRISP For For
3 MARK G. PAPA For For
4 EDMUND P. SEGNER, III For For
5 WILLIAM D. STEVENS For For
6 H. LEIGHTON STEWARD For For
7 DONALD F. TEXTOR For For
8 FRANK G. WISNER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. Mgmt For For
ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC.
Security 297602104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ETH Meeting Date 11/16/2004
ISIN Agenda 932226029 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 CLINTON A. CLARK For For
2 KRISTIN GAMBLE For For
3 EDWARD H. MEYER For For
4 RICHARD A. SANDBERG For For
EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.
Security G3223R108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RE Meeting Date 5/25/2005
ISIN Agenda 932317008 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 THOMAS J. GALLAGHER For For
2 WILLIAM F. GALTNEY, JR. For For
02 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005
AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTING BY THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO SET THE FEES FOR THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD. 2003
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EVEREST REGROUP, LTD.
EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
GENAERA CORPORATION
Security 36867G100 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GENR Meeting Date 5/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932305445 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S THIRD AMENDED AND
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK. Mgmt For For
02 DIRECTORS Mgmt
1 R. FRANK ECOCK For For
2 ZOLA P. HOROVITZ, PH.D. For For
3 OSAGIE O. IMASOGIE For For
4 ROY C. LEVITT, M.D. For For
5 ROBERT F. SHAPIRO For For
6 J.B. WYNGAARDEN, M.D. For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
GENENTECH, INC.
Security 368710406 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DNA Meeting Date 4/14/2005
ISIN Agenda 932270945 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 HERBERT W. BOYER For For
2 WILLIAM M. BURNS For For
3 ERICH HUNZIKER For For
4 JONATHAN K.C. KNOWLES For For
5 ARTHUR D. LEVINSON For For
6 CHARLES A. SANDERS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR OF GENENTECH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY, INC.
Security 368802104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GAM Meeting Date 4/13/2005
ISIN Agenda Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MR. BUTTENWIESER For For
2 MR. CULLMAN For For
3 MR. DAVIDSON For For
4 DR. EDELMAN For For
5 MR. GORDAN For For
6 MR. PIVIROTTO For For
7 MS. SHUMAN For For
8 MR. STEWART For For
9 MR. TROUBH For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Security 381317106 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GDW Meeting Date 4/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932269079 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 LOUIS J. GALEN For For
2 ANTONIA HERNANDEZ For For
3 BERNARD A. OSHER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO
SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
Security 406216101 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HAL Meeting Date 5/18/2005
ISIN Agenda 932290226 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 R.L. CRANDALL For For
2 K.T. DERR For For
3 S.M. GILLIS For For
4 W.R. HOWELL For For
5 R.L. HUNT For For
6 D.J. LESAR For For
7 J.L. MARTIN For For
8 J.A. PRECOURT For For
9 D.L. REED For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS. Shr For Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTE THRESHOLD. Shr For Against
JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC.
Security 48203R104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol JNPR Meeting Date 5/18/2005
ISIN Agenda 932307259 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WILLIAM R. HEARST III For For
2 KENNETH GOLDMAN For For
3 FRANK MARSHALL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC.
Security 505862102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol LAF Meeting Date 4/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932297042 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MARSHALL A. COHEN For For
2 BERTRAND P. COLLOMB For For
3 PHILIPPE P. DAUMAN For For
4 BERNARD L. KASRIEL For For
5 BRUNO LAFONT For For
6 CLAUDINE B. MALONE For For
7 BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE For For
8 JAMES M. MICALI For For
9 ROBERT W. MURDOCH For For
10 BERTIN F. NADEAU For For
11 JOHN D. REDFERN For For
12 PHILIPPE R. ROLLIER For For
13 MICHEL ROSE For For
14 LAWRENCE M. TANENBAUM For For
15 GERALD H. TAYLOR For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN SHARES ISSUABLE UNDER THE
COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Mgmt For For
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
Security 512815101 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol LAMR Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932326108 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 ANNA REILLY CULLINAN For For
2 JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON For For
3 ROBERT M. JELENIC For For
4 STEPHEN P. MUMBLOW For For
5 THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER For For
6 KEVIN P. REILLY, JR. For For
7 WENDELL REILLY For For
M&T BANK CORPORATION
Security 55261F104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MTB Meeting Date 4/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932268508 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 W.F. ALLYN For For
2 B.D. BAIRD For For
3 R.J. BENNETT For For
4 C.A. BONTEMPO For For
5 R.T. BRADY For For
6 E.L. BRUMBACK For For
7 M.D. BUCKLEY For For
8 P.J. CALLAN For For
9 R.C. CARBALLADA For For
10 T.J. CUNNINGHAM III For For
11 R.E. GARMAN For For
12 D.C. HATHAWAY For For
13 D.R. HAWBAKER For For
14 P.W.E. HODGSON For For
15 G. KENNEDY For For
16 R.G. KING For For
17 R.B. NEWMAN, II For For
18 J.G. PEREIRA For For
19 M.P. PINTO For For
20 R.E. SADLER, JR. For For
21 E.J. SHEEHY For For
22 S.G. SHEETZ For For
23 H.L. WASHINGTON For For
24 R.G. WILMERS For For
02 TO APPROVE THE M&T BANK CORPORATION 2005 INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Mgmt For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OF M&T BANK CORPORATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
MEDIMMUNE, INC.
Security 584699102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MEDI Meeting Date 5/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932307588 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WAYNE T. HOCKMEYER For For
2 DAVID M. MOTT For For
3 DAVID BALTIMORE For For
4 M. JAMES BARRETT For For
5 JAMES H. CAVANAUGH For For
6 BARBARA H. FRANKLIN For For
7 GORDON S. MACKLIN For For
8 GEORGE M. MILNE, JR. For For
9 ELIZABETH H.S. WYATT For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2005. Mgmt For For
MEDTRONIC, INC.
Security 585055106 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDT Meeting Date 8/26/2004
ISIN Agenda 932209326 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WILLIAM R BRODY MD PHD For For
2 ARTHUR D COLLINS JR For For
3 ANTONIO M GOTTO JR MD For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Mgmt For For
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING
ELIMINATION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr Against For
METLIFE, INC.
Security 59156R108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MET Meeting Date 4/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932281354 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 CHERYL W. GRISE For For
2 JAMES R. HOUGHTON For For
3 HELENE L. KAPLAN For For
4 SYLVIA M. MATHEWS For For
5 WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2005 Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE TO
REVIEW SALES PRACTICES Shr For Against
MFA MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS, INC.
Security 55272X102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MFA Meeting Date 5/13/2005
ISIN Agenda 932307425 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 STEPHEN R. BLANK For For
2 EDISON C. BUCHANAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
MFA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Security 594918104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MSFT Meeting Date 11/9/2004
ISIN Agenda 932226067 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 WILLIAM H. GATES III For For
2 STEVEN A. BALLMER For For
3 JAMES I. CASH JR. For For
4 RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN For For
5 A. MCLAUGHLIN KOROLOGOS For For
6 DAVID F. MARQUARDT For For
7 CHARLES H. NOSKI For For
8 HELMUT PANKE For For
9 JON A. SHIRLEY For For
02 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 STOCK PLAN AND THE
1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN Mgmt For For
03 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK PLAN FOR
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS, THE STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AND THE STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR
CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS Mgmt For For
04 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR
AWARDS UNDER THE 2001 STOCK PLAN Mgmt For For
05 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Mgmt For For
MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Security 599902103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MLNM Meeting Date 5/5/2005
ISIN Agenda 932274575 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MARK J. LEVIN For For
2 A. GRANT HEIDRICH, III For For
3 KENNETH E. WEG For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
MONTPELIER RE HOLDINGS LTD
Security G62185106 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MRH Meeting Date 5/20/2005
ISIN Agenda 932318707 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 RAYMOND BARRETTE* For For
2 STEVEN J. GILBERT* For For
3 JOHN D. GILLESPIE* For For
4 WILLIAM L. SPIEGEL* For For
5 ANTHONY TAYLOR** For For
6 T.G. STORY BUSHER** For For
7 C.R. FLETCHER, III** For For
8 KERNAN V. OBERTING** For For
03 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS OF HAMILTON, BERMUDA AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2005 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY'S BOARD, ACTING BY
THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THEIR REMUNERATION. Mgmt For For
NETIQ CORPORATION
Security 64115P102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol NTIQ Meeting Date 11/19/2004
ISIN Agenda 932231727 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MICHAEL E. LEHMAN For For
2 MAUREEN F. MCNICHOLS For For
02 TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
PARTNERRE LTD.
Security G6852T105 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PRE Meeting Date 5/10/2005
ISIN Agenda 932294084 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 JUDITH HANRATTY For For
2 REMY SAUTTER For For
3 PATRICK A. THIELE For For
4 JURGEN ZECH For For
02 TO APPROVE THE PARTNERRE LTD. 2005 EMPLOYEE EQUITY PLAN AND
THE RESERVATION OF 1,000,000 ADDITIONAL COMMON SHARES FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2005 EMPLOYEE EQUITY PLAN. Mgmt For For
03 TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY FROM US$150,000,000 TO US$200,000,000 BY THE
CREATION OF 50,000,000 UNDESIGNATED SHARES PAR VALUE
US$1.00 PER SHARE. Mgmt For For
04 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE ENSUING PERIOD ENDING WITH THE 2006 ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING AND TO REFER THE DETERMINATION OF AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mgmt For For
05 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. Mgmt For For
PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC.
Security 703481101 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PTEN Meeting Date 6/15/2005
ISIN Agenda 932330195 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MARK S. SIEGEL For For
2 CLOYCE A. TALBOTT For For
3 A. GLENN PATTERSON For For
4 KENNETH N. BERNS For For
5 ROBERT C. GIST For For
6 CURTIS W. HUFF For For
7 TERRY H. HUNT For For
8 KENNETH R. PEAK For For
9 NADINE C. SMITH For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC 2005
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2005 PLAN"). Mgmt For For
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
PEPSICO, INC.
Security 713448108 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PEP Meeting Date 5/4/2005
ISIN Agenda 932284754 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 J.F. AKERS For For
2 R.E. ALLEN For For
3 R.L. HUNT For For
4 A.C. MARTINEZ For For
5 I.K. NOOYI For For
6 S.S REINEMUND For For
7 S.P. ROCKEFELLER For For
8 J.J. SCHIRO For For
9 F.A. THOMAS For For
10 C.M. TRUDELL For For
11 S.D. TRUJILLO For For
12 D. VASELLA For For
02 APPROVAL OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
PFIZER INC.
Security 717081103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PFE Meeting Date 4/28/2005
ISIN Agenda 932269423 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MICHAEL S. BROWN For For
2 M. ANTHONY BURNS For For
3 ROBERT N. BURT For For
4 W. DON CORNWELL For For
5 WILLIAM H. GRAY III For For
6 CONSTANCE J. HORNER For For
7 WILLIAM R. HOWELL For For
8 STANLEY O. IKENBERRY For For
9 GEORGE A. LORCH For For
10 HENRY A. MCKINNELL For For
11 DANA G. MEAD For For
12 RUTH J. SIMMONS For For
13 WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. For For
14 JEAN-PAUL VALLES For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005. Mgmt For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR DIRECTORS. Shr For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON INCREASING
ACCESS TO PFIZER PRODUCTS. Shr For Against
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Shr For Against
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr For Against
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
IN CANADA. Shr For Against
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE SEPARATION OF THE ROLES
OF CHAIR AND CEO AND ACCESS TO PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. Shr For Against
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Security 759351109 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RGA Meeting Date 5/25/2005
ISIN Agenda 932311121 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 J. CLIFF EASON For For
2 JOSEPH A. REALI For For
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Security 760759100 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RSG Meeting Date 5/12/2005
ISIN Agenda 932297701 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 JAMES E. O'CONNOR For For
2 HARRIS W. HUDSON For For
3 JOHN W. CROGHAN For For
4 W. LEE NUTTER For For
5 RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ For For
6 ALLAN C. SORENSEN For For
7 MICHAEL W. WICKHAM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF
FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS Shr For Against
ROYCE VALUE TRUST INC.-COMMON STOCK
Security 780910105 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RVT Meeting Date 8/04/2004
ISIN Agenda Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 MARK R. FETTING For For
2 RICHARD M. GALKIN For For
3 ARTHUR S. MEHLMAN For For
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
Security 867914103 Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol STIKO Meeting Date 9/15/2004
ISIN Agenda 932213274 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SUNTRUST COMMON STOCK TO NATIONAL
COMMERCE FINANCIAL CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS IN THE MERGER
PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF
MAY 7, 2004, BY AND BETWEEN SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. AND
NATIONAL COMMERCE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mgmt For For
02 TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SUNTRUST SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL
PROXIES. Mgmt For For
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
Security 867914103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol STI Meeting Date 4/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932274551 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 THOMAS C FARNSWORTH JR* For For
2 PATRICIA C. FRIST* For For
3 BLAKE P. GARRETT, JR.* For For
4 L. PHILLIP HUMANN* For For
5 M. DOUGLAS IVESTER* For For
6 KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS* For For
7 PHAIL WYNN, JR.** For For
8 THOMAS M GARROTT III*** For For
9 E. NEVILLE ISDELL*** For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005. Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE
GOALS FOR THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE
PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE
GOALS FOR THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. PERFORMANCE UNIT PLAN. Mgmt For For
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
Security 437076102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HD Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932306079 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN For For
2 RICHARD H. BROWN For For
3 JOHN L. CLENDENIN For For
4 BERRY R. COX For For
5 CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ For For
6 MILLEDGE A. HART, III For For
7 BONNIE G. HILL For For
8 LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. For For
9 LAWRENCE R. JOHNSTON For For
10 KENNETH G. LANGONE For For
11 ROBERT L. NARDELLI For For
12 THOMAS J. RIDGE For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL
2005. Mgmt For For
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE SIXTH ARTICLE OF THE COMPANY'S
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Mgmt For For
04 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HOME DEPOT, INC. 2005
OMNIBUS STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt Against Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY REPORT
DISCLOSURE. Shr Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING METHOD OF VOTING. Shr For Against
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-DEDUCTIBLE COMPENSATION. Shr For Against
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS. Shr For Against
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PERFORMANCE AND TIME-BASED
RESTRICTED SHARES. Shr For Against
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED OPTIONS. Shr For Against
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NON-PARTISANSHIP. Shr For Against
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
Security 872540109 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TJX Meeting Date 6/7/2005
ISIN Agenda 932334749 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 GAIL DEEGAN For For
2 DENNIS F. HIGHTOWER For For
3 JOHN F. O'BRIEN For For
4 WILLOW B. SHIRE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP. Mgmt For For
03 AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A
VOTE "AGAINST" SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS 4, 5 AND 6. Mgmt For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ILO STANDARDS CODE OF CONDUCT
AND INDEPENDENT MONITORING. Shr For Against
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD REPORT ON VENDOR
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM. Shr For Against
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY
MAJORITY VOTE. Shr For Against
TOTAL S.A.
Security 89151E109 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TOT Meeting Date 5/17/2005
ISIN Agenda 932319343 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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O1 APPROVAL OF THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mgmt For For
O2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mgmt For For
O3 ALLOCATION OF EARNINGS, DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
O4 AGREEMENTS COVERED BY ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH
COMMERCIAL CODE Mgmt For For
O5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE SHARES OF
THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
O6 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PAUL DESMARAIS JR.
AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
O7 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERTRAND JACQUILLAT
AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
O8 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MAURICE LIPPENS AS A
DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
O9 APPOINTMENT OF LORD LEVENE OF PORTSOKEN, KBE, ASA DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
E10 AUTHORITY TO BOARD TO RAISE CAPITAL BY ISSUING EQUITY OR
EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITH PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS Mgmt For For
E11 AUTHORITY TO BOARD TO RAISE CAPITAL BY ISSUING EQUITY OR
EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS Mgmt For For
E12 AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL INCREASES
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE L. 443-5 OF THE FRENCH LABOR CODE Mgmt For For
E13 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT SHARES OF THE COMPANY TO EMPLOYEES
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND GROUP COMPANIES Mgmt For For
A AMENDED AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT SHARES TO EMPLOYEES AND
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND GROUP COMPANIES Mgmt For Against
TRANSATLANTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Security 893521104 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TRH Meeting Date 5/19/2005
ISIN Agenda 932335892 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 JAMES BALOG For For
2 STEVEN J. BENSINGER For For
3 C. FRED BERGSTEN For For
4 TOMIO HIGUCHI For For
5 JOHN J. MACKOWSKI For For
6 ROBERT F. ORLICH For For
7 MARTIN J. SULLIVAN For For
8 THOMAS R. TIZZIO For For
02 PROPOSAL TO SELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. Mgmt For For
UNOCAL CORPORATION
Security 915289102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UCL Meeting Date 5/23/2005
ISIN Agenda 932303706 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 CRAIG ARNOLD For For
2 JAMES W. CROWNOVER For For
3 DONALD B. RICE For For
4 MARK A. SUWYN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Mgmt For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO REQUIRE THAT THE CHAIRMAN BE AN INDEPENDENT
DIRECTOR Shr For Against
VERISIGN, INC.
Security 92343E102 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VRSN Meeting Date 5/26/2005
ISIN Agenda 932326045 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 SCOTT G. KRIENS For For
2 LEN J. LAUER For For
3 STRATTON D. SCLAVOS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 1998 DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN TO
INCREASE THE SIZE OF INITIAL OPTION GRANTS AND ANNUAL OPTION
GRANTS TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS TO 50,000 SHARES AND
25,000 SHARES, RESPECTIVELY. Mgmt For For
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005. Mgmt For For
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Security 931142103 Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol WMT Meeting Date 6/3/2005
ISIN Agenda 932316070 - Management
Item Proposal Type Vote For/Against Management
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01 DIRECTOR Mgmt
1 JAMES W. BREYER For For
2 M. MICHELE BURNS For For
3 DOUGLAS N. DAFT For For
4 DAVID D. GLASS For For
5 ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ For For
6 JOHN D. OPIE For For
7 J. PAUL REASON For For
8 H. LEE SCOTT, JR. For For
9 JACK C. SHEWMAKER For For
10 JOSE H. VILLARREAL For For
11 JOHN T. WALTON For For
12 S. ROBSON WALTON For For
13 CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS For For
14 LINDA S. WOLF For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE WAL-MART STORES, INC. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
OF 2005, AS AMENDED Mgmt For For
03 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Mgmt For For
04 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
FRAMEWORK Shr For Against
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A "SUSTAINABILITY"
REPORT Shr For Against
06 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EQUITY COMPENSATION
REPORT Shr For Against
07 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
REPORT Shr For Against
08 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY REPORT Shr For Against
09 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR
ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD Shr For Against
10 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD INDEPENDENCE Shr For Against
11 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING
"PERFORMANCE-VESTING SHARES" Shr For Against
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) General American Investors Company, Inc.
By (Signature and Title) /s/Spencer Davidson
Spencer Davidson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date November 18, 2005