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: 811-4014
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Meridian Fund, Inc.
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 306, Larkspur, Ca. 94939
(Address of principal executive offices)
Gregg B. Keeling
Aster Investment Management, Inc.
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 306
Larkspur, Ca. 94939
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 461-8770
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Appended hereto as Exhibit A is the following information indicating for each matter relating to a portfolio security owned by the Registrant considered at any shareholder meeting held during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2013 with respect to which the Registrant was entitled to vote:
(a). | The name of the issuer of the portfolio security; |
(b). | The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security; |
(c). | The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security; |
(d). | The shareholder meeting date; |
(e). | A brief identification of the matter voted on; |
(f). | Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter; |
(g). | How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and |
(h). | Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder; |
(i). | Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management. |
Meridian Equity Income Fund
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(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | i= proposed by s=proposed by w=vote cast a=vote cast na=vote cast- no mgmt | |||||||||||
Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | recommendation | |||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 191216100 | 7/10/2012 | |||||||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation to increase common stock from 5.6 million shares, par value $.25, to 11.2 million shares, par value $.25, to effect split | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
CA, Inc. | CA | 12673P105 | 8/1/2012 | |||||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve 2012 compensation plan for non-employee directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Microchip Technology Incorporated | MCHP | 595017104 | 8/17/2012 | |||||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Amend and restate 2004 Equity Incentive Plan to increase common stock by 9.9 milion, extend plan through 5/22/2022 and re-approve material terms of plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||||
Approve issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible debentures as required by Nasdaq rules | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. | MDT | 585055106 | 8/23/2012 | |||||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Amend Articles of Incorporation to provide for majority vote in director elections | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve shareholder proxy access to nominate directors | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve shareholder proposal for adoption of simple majority vote | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||||
H&R Block, Inc. | HRB | 093671105 | 9/13/2012 | |||||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||||
Approve amended and restated employee stock purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||||
Approve shareholder proxy access to nominate directors | yes | against | s, w |
RPM International, Inc. | RPM | 749685103 | 10/4/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve company’s executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal to eliminate classification of board of directors | yes | for | i, a | |||||||||||||
Paychex, Inc. | PAYX | 704326107 | 10/23/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | I,w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Molex Incorporated | MOLX | 608554101 | 10/26/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Eaton Corporation | ETN | 278058102 | 10/26/2012 | |||||||||||||
Adopt transaction agreement and approve merger | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve reduction of capital of New Eaton for distributions, dividends and repurchase or redeem shares upon completion of transaction | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve compensation between Eaton and executive officers upon completion of transaction | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve motion to adjourn special meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Meredith Corporation | MDP | 589433101 | 11/7/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to employee stock purchase plan of 2002 to authorize additional 500,000 shares for sale | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Linear Technology Corporation | LLTC | 535678106 | 11/7/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Sysco Corporation | SYY | 871829107 | 11/14/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | BR | 11133T103 | 11/15/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 594918104 | 11/28/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of employee stock purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal - Adopt cumulative voting | yes | against | i, w |
Walgreen Company | WAG | 931422109 | 1/9/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Walgreen Co. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding accelerated vesting of equity rewards of senior executives upon a change in control | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Emerson Electric Company | EMR | 291011104 | 2/5/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to restated Articles of Incorporation to declassify Board of Directors | Yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal requesting issuance of a sustainability report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Carnival Corporation | CCL | 143658300 | 4/17/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize remuneration of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
To receive reports of directors and auditors for year ended 11/30/2012 (in accordance with legal requirements applicable to UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation (in accordance with US companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Director’s Remuneration Report for year ended 11/30/2012 (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve authorization for allotment of new shares (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve disapplication of pre-emptive rights relating to allotment of new shares (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve authority for Company to buy back ordinary shares in open market (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Genuine Parts Company | GPC | 372460105 | 4/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Newmont Mining Corporation | NEM | 651639106 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2013 Stock Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve the Performance Pay Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company | DD | 263534109 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal on Independent Board Chair | yes | against | s,w |
Stockholder proposal on lobbying report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for Board to review and report on potential adverse effects of genetically engineered seed | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder non-binding proposal on executive compensation report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Eaton Corporation PLC | ETN | G29183103 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Executive Strategic Incentive Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve authorizing Company to make overseas market purchases of Company shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Authorize price range for Company to reissue shares to hold as treasury shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 539830109 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder action by written consent | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal requiring Board Chairman to be independent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for report on corporate lobbying expenditures | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Cullen/Frost Bankers, inc. | CFR | 229899109 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended and restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-Binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 478160104 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder propose executives retain significant stock | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal on political contributions and corporate values | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal on independent Board Chairman | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Bank of Hawaii Corporation | BOH | 062540109 | 4/26/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
AT&T Inc. | T | 00206R102 | 4/26/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
Approve Stock Purchase and Deferral Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for political contributions report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for lead batteries report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for compensation packages | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, inc. | BAGL | 28257U104 | 4/29/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Spectra Energy Group | SE | 847560109 | 4/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal concerning disclosure of political contributions | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal concerning fugitive methane emissions report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 253868103 | 5/1/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc. | UPS | 911312106 | 5/2/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal on lobbying disclosure | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal to reduce voting power of class A stock from ten votes per share to 1 vote per share | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corporation | KMB | 494368103 | 5/2/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Baxter International Inc. | BAX | 071813109 | 5/7/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation eliminating classified structure of Board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation granting holders of 25% common stock the right to call a special meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | CMP | 20451N101 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | HE | 419870100 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Reynolds American Inc. | RAI | 761713106 | 5/9/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Leggett & Platt Incorporated | LEG | 524660107 | 5/9/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting addition of sexual orientation and gender ID written to non-discrimination policy | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Norfolk Southern Corporation | NSC | 655844108 | 5/9/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment giving stockholders right to call special meetings | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. | MMC | 571748102 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Intel Corporation | INTC | 458140100 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment of 2006 Equity Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal titled “Executives to retain significant stock” | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | DPS | 26138E109 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Management Incentive Plan to comply with Internal Revenue Code | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Chatham Lodging Trust | CLDT | 16208T102 | 5/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of amended and restated Equity Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Innophos Holdings, Inc. | IPHS | 45774N108 | 5/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Flowers Foods, Inc. | FLO | 343498101 | 5/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Hasbro, Inc. | HAS | 418056107 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendments to 2003 Stock Incentive Performance Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal entitled “Supplier Sustainability Reporting” | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
The Cato Corporation | CATO | 149205106 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize proxies to vote on other business | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
McDonald's Corporation | MCD | 580135101 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting annual report on executive compensation | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting executive stock retention policy | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting human rights report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting a nutrition report | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Molson Coors Brewing Company | TAP | 60871R209 | 5/29/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Chevron Corporation | CVX | 166764100 | 5/29/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of amendments to Long-term Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding shale energy operations | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding offshore oil wells | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding climate risk | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding lobbying disclosure | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding cessation of use of corporate fnds for political purposes | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding cumulative voting | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding special meetings | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding independent director with environmental expertise | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding country selection guidelines | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Blackrock, Inc. | BLK | 09247X101 | 5/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
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Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | recommendation | |||||||||
Steelcase Inc. | SCS | 858155203 | 7/11/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve management incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote on executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Icon PLC | ICLR | 45103T107 | 7/19/2012 | |||||||||||||
Proposal to receive accounts and reports | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to re-elect Dr. Ronan Lambe | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to re-elect Mr. Ciaran Murray | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize fixing of auditor's remuneration | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize company to allot shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to disapply statuatory pre-emption rights | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize the company to purchase its shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Cintas Corporation | CTAS | 172908105 | 10/16/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | BR | 11133T103 | 11/15/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Lancaster Colony Corporation | LANC | 513847103 | 11/19/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Bally Technologies, Inc. | BYI | 05874B107 | 12/4/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Icon PLC | ICLR | 45103T107 | 12/17/2012 | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve conversion to direct listing on NASDAQ | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve amended articles of association | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to authorize company to purchase its shares | yes | for | i, w |
Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 22160K105 | 1/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal to eliminate classification of board of directors | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Monsanto Company | MON | 61166W101 | 1/31/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to declassify Board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting report on matters related to GMO (genetically modified organisms) products | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Verint Systems Inc. | VRNT | 92343X100 | 2/4/2013 | |||||||||||||
Adoption of agreement and plan of merger and issuance of Verint common stock to CTI shareholders | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to adjourn Verint special meeting to solicit additional proxies if necessary to adopt the merger | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Gildan Activewear Inc. | GIL | 375916103 | 2/7/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. | BRCD | 111621306 | 4/11/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to 2009 Director Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve performance bonus plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | SWK | 854502101 | 4/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2013 long-term incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 824348106 | 4/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to implement majority voting in election of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Carnival Corporation | CCL | 143658300 | 4/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Authorize Audit Committee to agree to remuneration of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Proposal to receive the UK accounts and reports of directors and auditors for year ended November 30, 2012 (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation (in accordance with US companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Director’s Remuneration Report (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve authorization for allotment of new shares (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve disapplication of pre-emptive rights relating to allotment of new shares (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve authority for Company to buy back ordinary shares in open market (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may come before the annual meeting, or any adjournment | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
eBay Inc. | EBAY | 278642103 | 4/18/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding corporate lobbying disclosure. | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding privacy and data security. | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Associated Banc-Corp | ASBC | 045487105 | 4/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of Associated Banc-Corp 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
W. W. Grainger, Inc. | GWW | 384802104 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Energen Corporation | EGN | 29265N108 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve annual incentive compensation plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to ammend Certificate of Incorporation to provide for 1-year rather than 3-year staggered terms for directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Newmont Mining Corporation | NEM | 651639106 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve the Performance Pay Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Orbital Sciences Corporation | ORB | 685564106 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
Corning Inc. | GLW | 219350105 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. | RBA | 767744105 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Set number of directors at seven | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors and fix their remuneration | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve shareholders rights plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Polaris Industries Inc. | PII | 731068102 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Matson, Inc. | MATX | 57686G105 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Flir Systems, Inc. | FLIR | 302445101 | 4/26/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendments to Articles of Incorporation to eliminate classification of Board of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendments to Articles of Incorporation to adopt majority vote for director elections | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Gatx Corporation | GMT | 361448103 | 4/26/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | ALEX | 014491104 | 4/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve 2012 Company incentive compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote on frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation | yes | 1 yr. | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 26875P101 | 5/2/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended 2008 Company Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Non-binding vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Equifax Inc. | EFX | 294429105 | 5/2/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve terms of performance goals under Omnibus Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
Huron Consulting Group Inc. | HURN | 447462102 | 5/3/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
LKQ Corporation | LKQ | 501889208 | 5/6/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve performance goals under 1998 Equity Incentive Plan to qualify payments as tax-deductible performance based compensation | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to increase number of shares of common stock from 500,000 to 1 million | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Xylem Inc. | XYL | 98419M100 | 5/7/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to declassify Board of Directors starting 2016 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal to allow shareholders to call special meeting | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | HE | 419870100 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Aptargroup, Inc. | ATR | 038336103 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve company performance incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Hospira, Inc. | HSP | 441060100 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal on right to act by written consent without benefit of meeting | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | CMP | 20451N101 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Mattel Inc. | MAT | 577081102 | 5/10/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding an independent Chairman of the Board | yes | against | s, w |
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | BMRN | 09061G101 | 5/15/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to company 2006 Share Incentive Plan to increase shares of common stock authorized for issuance from 23 million to 31 million | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | AJG | 363576109 | 5/15/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Zebra Technologies Corporation | ZBRA | 989207105 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Maidenform Brands, Inc. | MFB | 560305104 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corporation | UNP | 907818108 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Adopt Union Pacific Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding lobbying activities | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Lennox International Inc. | LII | 526107107 | 5/16/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Innophos Holdings, Inc. | IPHS | 45774N108 | 5/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corporation | UPL | 903914109 | 5/21/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Flowers Foods, Inc. | FLO | 343498101 | 5/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Citrix Systems, Inc. | CTXS | 177376100 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to 2005 Equity Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation to declassify Board of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
Denny's Corporation | DENN | 24869P104 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Flowserve Corporation | FLS | 34354P105 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to to increase number of authorized shares of common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting board to permit shareholder action by written consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Power Integrations, Inc. | POWI | 739276103 | 6/3/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
UTI Worldwide Inc. | UTIW | G87210103 | 6/10/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Aecon Group, Inc. | AEGXF | 00762V109 | 6/11/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Aeropostale, Inc. | ARO | 007865108 | 6/20/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Verint Systems Inc. | VRNT | 92343X100 | 6/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
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Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | recommendation | |||||||||
Continental Resources, Inc. | CLR | 212015101 | 8/10/2012 | |||||||||||||
Approve issuance of shares of common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Open Text Corporation | OTEX | 683715106 | 9/27/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors and authorize remuneration | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Company 2004 Stock Option Plan for issuance of additional 2.5 million common shares | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
RPM International, Inc. | RPM | 749685103 | 10/4/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal to eliminate classification of Board of Directors | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||||
Herman Miller, Inc. | MLHR | 600544100 | 10/8/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Accountants | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Coach, Inc. | COH | 189754104 | 11/7/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-Binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Solera Holdings, Inc. | SLH | 83421A104 | 11/15/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. | CBRL | 22410J106 | 11/15/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i,w | |||||||||||||
Approve company’s Shareholder Rights Plan | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Micros Systems, Inc. | MCRS | 594901100 | 11/16/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to amend company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan to authorize issuance of additional 1.2 million shares of common stock | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Autozone, inc. | AZO | 053332102 | 12/12/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Pall Corporation | PLL | 696429307 | 12/12/2012 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve amendments to company's by-laws | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | FDO | 307000109 | 1/17/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to amend Company’s Business Partner Code of Conduct | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||||
Woodward, Inc. | WWD | 980745103 | 1/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | SBH | 79546E104 | 1/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal to repeal classified board | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
The Valspar Corporation | VAL | 920355104 | 2/21/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Avago Technologies Limited | AVGO | Y0486S104 | 4/10/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve authorization for Directors to allot and issue ordinary shares | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve 2013 share purchase mandate allowing purchase by Avago of its own ordinary shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Kirby Corporation | KEX | 497266106 | 4/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
Noble Energy, Inc. | NBL | 655044105 | 4/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment and restatement of 1992 stock option and restricted stock plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to company’s Certificate of Incorporation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to company’s by-laws | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Rollins, Inc. | ROL | 775711104 | 4/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve performance-based incentive for executive officers | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Life Technologies Corporation | LIFE | 53217V109 | 4/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated | RBA | 767744105 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Proposal to set number of directors at seven | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors and fix remuneration | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of shareholder rights plan between company and Computershare Investor Services, Inc. | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | JBHT | 445658107 | 4/25/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Bank of Hawaii Corporation | BOH | 062540109 | 4/26/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Teradata Corporation | TDC | 88076W103 | 4/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal recommending declassification of board | yes | for | s,w | |||||||||||||
Expeditors Int'l of Washington, Inc. | EXPD | 302130109 | 5/1/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | yes | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve and ratify 2013 Stock Option Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding executives retaining significant stock | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
FMC Technologies, Inc. | FMC | 30249U101 | 5/3/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Reapprove terms of performance goals under amended and restated incentive compensation and stock plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal concerning vesting of executive equity awards upon a change in control | yes | for | s,a |
LKQ Corporation | LKQ | 501889208 | 5/6/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve terms of performance goals under Equity Incentive Plan to permit payments to qualify as tax deductible performance-based compensation | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to increase number of authorized shares common stock from 500,000 to 1 million | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Xylem, Inc. | XYL | 98419M100 | 5/7/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to declassify board of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal allowing them to call special meeting | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Trimble Navigation Limited | TRMB | 896239100 | 5/7/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Idexx Laboratories, Inc. | IDXX | 45168D104 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve proposed amendments to 2009 Stock Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | LPLA | 50212V100 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve increase in size of Board from nine to eleven seats | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Proposal to approve 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Mohawk Industries, Inc. | MHK | 608190104 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Brown & Brown, Inc. | BRO | 115236101 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ametek Inc. | AME | 031100100 | 5/8/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to increase authorized shares of common stock from 400 million to 800 million | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
SBA Communications Corporation | SBAC | 78388J106 | 5/9/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 577081102 | 5/10/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding independent chairman of the board | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 28176E108 | 5/14/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | I, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amended Long-Term Stock Incentive Compensation Program | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amended U.S. employee stock purchase plan | yes | for | I, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporaton to declassify board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority voting provision | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve stockholder proposal regarding special meetings | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Zebra Technologies Corporation | ZBRA | 989207105 | 5/16/2013 | �� | ||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 942622200 | 5/20/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stericycle, Inc | SRCL | 858912108 | 5/21/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to company’s employee stock purchase plan increasing shares available from 600,000 to 900,000 | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal requiring executives to hold equity awards until retirement or termination | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Dentsply International inc. | XRAY | 249030107 | 5/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amend Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate classified board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of political expenditures | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Ansys, Inc. | ANSS | 03662Q105 | 5/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | V7780T103 | 5/22/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal to declassify board | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Tumi Holdings Inc. | TUMI | 89969Q104 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Citrix Systems, Inc. | CTXS | 177376100 | 5/23/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to amended 2005 equity incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation to declassify Board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Cerner Corporation | CERN | 156782104 | 5/24/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation repealing classification of Board | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation increasing shares of common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
East West Bancorp, Inc. | EWBC | 27579R104 | 5/28/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 48020Q107 | 5/30/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
World Fuel Services Corp. | INT | 981475106 | 5/31/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval to adopt 2008 Executive Incentive Plan restated as of 1/01/2013 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
DSW, Inc. | DSW | 23334L102 | 6/5/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Class lll Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Election of Class ll Director | yes | yes | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | AMG | 008252108 | 6/11/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2013 Incentive Stock Award Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w |
Autodesk, Inc. | ADSK | 052769106 | 6/13/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Petsmart, Inc | PETM | 716768106 | 6/14/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve ammended and restated Executive Short-term Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Dollar Tree, Inc. | DLTR | 256746108 | 6/20/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve company’s 2013 Director Deferred Compensation Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Management proposal to increase authorized shares of common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. | BBBY | 075896100 | 6/28/2013 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation | yes | for | i, w |
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): | Meridian Fund, Inc. |
By (Signature and Title)*: | /s/ Gregg B. Keeling | |
Gregg B. Keeling, CFO / Proxy Manager | ||
Date: August 15, 2013 |
* | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |