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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 811-21713
 
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI  53711
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Pamela M. Krill, General Counsel
Madison/Mosaic Legal & Compliance Department
550 Science Drive
Madison, WI  53711
(Name and address of agent for service)
 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 800-767-0300
 
Date of fiscal year end:  December 31
 
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2012
 
    Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
 
Name of Issuer
Ticker Symbol
Cusip
Meeting Date
Proposal
Type
Registrant Vote Cast
How Voted
For/Against Management
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. EDWARDS
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL H. SCHULMAN
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
TO APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS FLEXTRONICS'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX ITS REMUNERATION.
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
TO APPROVE THE GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DIRECTORS OF FLEXTRONICS TO ALLOT AND ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES.
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
TO APPROVE CHANGES IN THE CASH COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO FLEXTRONICS'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF FLEXTRONICS'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
THE FREQUENCY OF A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF FLEXTRONIC'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
1 Year
For
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
FLEX
Y2573F102
22-Jul-2011
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING PROPOSAL: TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE SHARE PURCHASE MANDATE RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS BY FLEXTRONICS OF ITS OWN ISSUED ORDINARY SHARES.
Management
Y
For
For
MEDTRONIC, INC.
MDT
585055106
25-Aug-2011
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
Y
For
For
MEDTRONIC, INC.
MDT
585055106
25-Aug-2011
A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (A "SAY-ON-PAY" VOTE).
Management
Y
For
For
MEDTRONIC, INC.
MDT
585055106
25-Aug-2011
A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF SAY-ON-PAY VOTES.
Management
Y
1 Year
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
APPROVE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD TO DECLARE & DISTRIBUTE CASH DIVIDEND FOR YEAR DECEMBER 31, 2010, PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF NIS 2.90 PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADS).
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
TO APPOINT MR. CHAIM HURVITZ TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
TO APPOINT MR. ORY SLONIM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
TO APPOINT MR. DAN SUESSKIND TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
APPOINT MR. JOSEPH (YOSSI) NITZANI AS A STATUTORY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
APPOINT PROF. DAFNA SCHWARTZ AS A STATUTORY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
APPOINT KESSELMAN & KESSELMAN, MEMBER OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF DIRECTORS' & OFFICERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE REMUNERATION FOR PROF. MOSHE MANY IN HIS CAPACITY AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
TEVA
881624209
19-Sep-2011
APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO DR. PHILLIP FROST, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN M. BENNETT
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. BROWN
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK E. DANGEARD
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALDINE B. LAYBOURNE
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. MAHONEY
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MILLER
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE SALEM
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL H. SCHULMAN
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. PAUL UNRUH
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR.
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
AMENDMENT TO 2000 DIRECTOR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES ISSUABLE BY 50,000 SHARES.
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
1 Year
For
SYMANTEC CORPORATION
SYMC
871503108
25-Oct-2011
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA M. KLAWE
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
1 Year
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
Management
Y
For
For
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
MSFT
594918104
15-Nov-2011
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOARD COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE CISCO 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
RECOMMENDATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
Management
Y
1 Year
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
APPROVAL TO AMEND CISCO'S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
APPROVAL TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PUBLISH INTERNET FRAGMENTATION REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
CSCO
17275R102
07-Dec-2011
APPROVAL TO REQUIRE THAT CISCO EXECUTIVES RETAIN A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF STOCK UNTIL TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY P. COUGHLAN
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY B. CRANSTON
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNANDEZ-CARBAJAL
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHY E. MINEHAN
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. PANG
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. SAUNDERS
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. SWAINSON
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
TO APPROVE THE VISA INC. 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
Management
Y
For
For
VISA INC.
V
92826C839
31-Jan-2012
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AART J. DE GEUS
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. FORREST
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. IANNOTTI
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. JAMES
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER A. KARSNER
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERHARD H. PARKER
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS D. POWELL
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLEM P. ROELANDTS
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. ROGERS
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. SPLINTER
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. SWAN
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYEE STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SENIOR EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF APPLIED MATERIALS' NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
AMAT
038222105
06-Mar-2012
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED MATERIALS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. L. ANDREESSEN
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. BANERJI
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. L. GUPTA
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. H. HAMMERGREN
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. J. LANE
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. M. LIVERMORE
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. M. REINER
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. F. RUSSO
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. K. THOMPSON
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. C. WHITMAN
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. V. WHITWORTH
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HPQ
428236103
21-Mar-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK."
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER L.S. CURRIE
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONY ISAAC
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. VAMAN KAMATH
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAAL KIBSGAARD
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NIKOLAY KUDRYAVTSEV
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADRIAN LAJOUS
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARKS
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH A. MOLER
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUBNA S. OLAYAN
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. RAFAEL REIF
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TORE I. SANDVOLD
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRI SEYDOUX
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2011 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DECLARATIONS OF DIVIDENDS.
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
Y
For
For
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SLB
806857108
11-Apr-2012
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 STOCK AND DEFERRAL PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE AND MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. CANNON
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. DALEY
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. GESCHKE
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE AVAILABLE SHARE RESERVE BY 12.39 MILLION SHARES, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE GRANTED AS INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS, AND APPROVE NEW PERFORMANCE METRICS AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
ADBE
00724F101
12-Apr-2012
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II
Management
Y
Against
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELAINE L. CHAO
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES
Management
Y
Against
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN
Management
Y
Against
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FEDERICO F. PENA
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY
Management
Y
Against
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NAMED EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FOR CUMULATIVE VOTING IN CONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO ALLOW STOCKHOLDERS TO NOMINATE DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPANY'S PROXY MATERIALS.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
24-Apr-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION AND REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS FOR MORTGAGE SERVICING OPERATIONS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
STRYKER CORPORATION
SYK
863667101
24-Apr-2012
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
STRYKER CORPORATION
SYK
863667101
24-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
STRYKER CORPORATION
SYK
863667101
24-Apr-2012
RE-APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
STRYKER CORPORATION
SYK
863667101
24-Apr-2012
APPROVAL, IN AN ADVISORY VOTE, OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN H. HOBBS
Management
Y
Against
Against
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS
Management
Y
Against
Against
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC TESSIER-LAVIGNE
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PUBLICATION OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
PFIZER INC.
PFE
717081103
26-Apr-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE ON DIRECTOR PAY.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
FLIR
302445101
27-Apr-2012
TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2012 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN FOR THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
FLIR
302445101
27-Apr-2012
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
FLIR
302445101
27-Apr-2012
TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THAT THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE STEPS TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF DECLASSIFYING THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDED THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL IS PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
FLIR
302445101
27-Apr-2012
TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THAT THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKE STEPS TO ADOPT A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD TO BE USED IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS, PROVIDED THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL IS PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF REDUCTION OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Management
Y
For
For
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF THE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
Management
Y
For
For
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND PAYMENT FUNDED FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION RESERVE IN THE AMOUNT OF USD $0.52 PER SHARE
Management
Y
For
For
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND THE ELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG AS STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM
Management
Y
For
For
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY UNDER SWISS LAW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
Management
Y
Against
Against
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Management
Y
For
For
NOBLE CORPORATION
NE
H5833N103
27-Apr-2012
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE NOBLE CORPORATION 1991 STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. KING
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KERRII B. ANDERSON
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-LUC BELINGARD
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. ANTHONY COLES, JR., M.D., M.P.H.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. MAC MAHON
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. MITTELSTAEDT, JR.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. RUBENSTEIN, MBBCH
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. KEITH WEIKEL, PH.D.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SANDERS WILLIAMS, M.D.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
TO APPROVE THE LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS 2012 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
LH
50540R409
01-May-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. BROWN
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL J. STARKS
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2007 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO DECLASSIFY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
STJ
790849103
03-May-2012
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
CNQ
136385101
03-May-2012
THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, CALGARY, ALBERTA, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
Management
Y
For
For
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
CNQ
136385101
03-May-2012
THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES TO CHANGE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED CLASS OF PREFERRED SHARES TO A CLASS OF PREFERRED SHARES ISSUABLE IN A SERIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE NUMBER OF SHARES IN EACH SERIES AND TO DETERMINE THE DESIGNATION, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS ATTACHING TO THE SHARES OF EACH SERIES AT THE TIME THE SHARES ARE ISSUED AS DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
Management
Y
Against
Against
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
CNQ
136385101
03-May-2012
ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ACCEPTING THE CORPORATION'S APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
Management
Y
For
For
MYLAN INC.
MYL
628530107
04-May-2012
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Management
Y
For
For
MYLAN INC.
MYL
628530107
04-May-2012
APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
Management
Y
For
For
MYLAN INC.
MYL
628530107
04-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Management
Y
For
For
MYLAN INC.
MYL
628530107
04-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
MYLAN INC.
MYL
628530107
04-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEPARATION OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY J. BERNARD
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY C. GLASSCOCK
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. MCGOLDRICK
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D.
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
Management
Y
For
For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
ZMH
98956P102
08-May-2012
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUKESH D. AMBANI
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR.
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT
Management
Y
Against
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR.
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI
Management
Y
Against
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) "SAY ON PAY" VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GRASSROOTS AND OTHER LOBBYING.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING OPERATIONS.
Shareholder
Y
For
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
060505104
09-May-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROHIBITION ON POLITICAL SPENDING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER BONEPARTH
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BURD
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. HERMA
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DALE E. JONES
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. KELLOGG
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN MANSELL
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SCHLIFSKE
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK V. SICA
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER M. SOMMERHAUSER
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHANIE A. STREETER
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NINA G. VACA
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. WATSON
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANIMAL FUR POLICY.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SUCCESSION PLANNING AND REPORTING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
KOHL'S CORPORATION
KSS
500255104
10-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
GILD
375558103
10-May-2012
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, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
GILD
375558103
10-May-2012
TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF GILEAD'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS PRESENTED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Management
Y
For
For
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
GILD
375558103
10-May-2012
IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO PERMIT STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
GILD
375558103
10-May-2012
IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO REDEEM GILEAD'S POISON PILL UNLESS THE PLAN IS SUBJECT TO A STOCKHOLDER VOTE.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. GORMAN
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS KLEINFELD
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. OWENS
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RYOSUKE TAMAKOSHI
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MASAAKI TANAKA
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON
Management
Y
Against
Against
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
TO AMEND THE 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
TO AMEND THE DIRECTORS' EQUITY CAPITAL ACCUMULATION PLAN
Management
Y
For
For
MORGAN STANLEY
MS
617446448
15-May-2012
TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT (NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION)
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. LARRY CASH
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. CLERICO
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. ELY III
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. FRY
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM NORRIS JENNINGS, M.D.
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIA B. NORTH
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE T. SMITH
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR.
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
CYH
203668108
15-May-2012
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. BURNES
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. COYM
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. DE SAINT-AIGNAN
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. FAWCETT
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. GRUBER
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. HILL
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. HOOLEY
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KAPLAN
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SERGEL
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SKATES
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. SUMME
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WEISSMAN
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE BY 15.5 MILLION THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
Management
Y
For
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
16-May-2012
RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. JOSEY
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE D. LAWRENCE
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODMAN D. PATTON
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES J. PITMAN
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS APACHE'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF APACHE'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Management
Y
For
For
APACHE CORPORATION
APA
037411105
24-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REPEAL APACHE'S CLASSIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. COHN
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAES DAHLBACK
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN FRIEDMAN
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. GEORGE
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON
Management
Y
Against
Against
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAKSHMI N. MITTAL
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. SCHIRO
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORA L. SPAR
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY ON PAY)
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012
Management
Y
For
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE VOTING
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
GS
38141G104
24-May-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOWE'S COMPANIES EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN - STOCK OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE - TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.         LOWE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE                 AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS
Management
Y
For
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON POLITICAL SPENDING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
LOW
548661107
01-Jun-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE STOCK RETENTION REQUIREMENTS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BASIL L. ANDERSON
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR M. BLANK
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DREW G. FAUST
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUSTIN KING
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL MEYROWITZ
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROWLAND T. MORIARTY
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. NAKASONE
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SARGENT
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH A. SMITH
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. SULENTIC
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIJAY VISHWANATH
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL F. WALSH
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY MAJORITY WRITTEN CONSENT.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG TERM CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2012 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS STAPLES' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
Management
Y
For
For
STAPLES, INC.
SPLS
855030102
04-Jun-2012
NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REQUIREMENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO HOLD 75% NET AFTER-TAX SHARES ACQUIRED THROUGH COMPENSATION PLANS AND PROHIBITION ON HEDGING OF HELD SHARES.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
AEO
02553E106
06-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE E. PAGE
Management
Y
For
For
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
AEO
02553E106
06-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOEL J. SPIEGEL
Management
Y
For
For
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
AEO
02553E106
06-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD E. WEDREN
Management
Y
For
For
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
AEO
02553E106
06-Jun-2012
PROPOSAL TWO. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2013.
Management
Y
For
For
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
AEO
02553E106
06-Jun-2012
PROPOSAL THREE. HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROXANNE S. AUSTIN
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CALVIN DARDEN
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY N. DILLON
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON
Management
Y
Against
Against
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY E. MINNICK
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERICA W. RICE
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGG W. STEINHAFEL
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SOLOMON D. TRUJILLO
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TARGET CORPORATION OFFICER SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS,OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ("SAY-ON-PAY").
Management
Y
For
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ELECTRONICS RECYCLING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
TARGET CORPORATION
TGT
87612E106
13-Jun-2012
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON PROHIBITING USE OF CORPORATE FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ELECTIONS OR CAMPAIGNS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
FCX
35671D857
14-Jun-2012
APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
FCX
35671D857
14-Jun-2012
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Management
Y
For
For
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
FCX
35671D857
14-Jun-2012
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL T. BYRNE
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT D. CHURCHILL
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SEAN M. HEALEY
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD J. MEYERMAN
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. NUTT
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TRACY P. PALANDJIAN
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RITA M. RODRIGUEZ
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK T. RYAN
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIDE J. ZEITLIN
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
TO APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Management
Y
For
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
18-Jun-2012
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
Management
Y
For
For
BEST BUY CO., INC.
BBY
086516101
21-Jun-2012
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2013.
Management
Y
For
For
BEST BUY CO., INC.
BBY
086516101
21-Jun-2012
TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Management
Y
For
For
BEST BUY CO., INC.
BBY
086516101
21-Jun-2012
TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF SHARES UNDER THE BEST BUY CO., INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
BEST BUY CO., INC.
BBY
086516101
21-Jun-2012
TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RECOMMENDING DECLASSIFICATION OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
For
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS GOOGLE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Management
Y
For
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF GOOGLE'S FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION: THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO GOOGLE'S THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ESTABLISH THE CLASS C CAPITAL STOCK AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CLARIFYING CHANGES.
Management
Y
Against
Against
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF GOOGLE'S FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION: THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO GOOGLE'S THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK FROM 6 BILLION TO 9 BILLION.
Management
Y
Against
Against
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF GOOGLE'S FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION: THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO GOOGLE'S THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK IN A MANNER THAT IS AT LEAST AS FAVORABLE AS THE SHARES OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK.
Management
Y
Against
Against
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE APPROVAL OF GOOGLE'S 2012 STOCK PLAN.
Management
Y
For
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
THE APPROVAL OF GOOGLE'S 2012 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS OF MOTOROLA MOBILITY.
Management
Y
For
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF CERTAIN SHAREHOLDER CLAIMS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
Against
For
GOOGLE INC.
GOOG
38259P508
21-Jun-2012
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUAL SHAREHOLDER VOTING, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Shareholder
Y
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.
 
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund
 
By (Signature)
 
W. Richard Mason, Chief Compliance Officer
 
Date August 20, 2012