FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
THE ARBITRAGE FUND
Investment Company Act File Number: 811-09815
REGISTRANT
The Arbitrage Funds
41 Madison Ave
28th Floor
Suite 2802
New York, NY 10010
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-295-4485
AGENT FOR SERVICE
John S. Orrico
41 Madison Ave
28th Floor
Suite 2802
New York, NY 10010
Date of fiscal year end: May 31
For the Fiscal Year: July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
AIRVANA
CUSIP: 00950V101 Ticker: AIRV
Meeting Date: 04/09/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ALLIED CAPITAL
CUSIP: 01903Q108 Ticker: ALD
Meeting Date: 03/26/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP
CUSIP: 019118108 Ticker: ADG
Meeting Date: 04/08/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES
CUSIP: 02076X102 Ticker: ANR
Meeting Date: 07/31/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
AMICAS
CUSIP: 001712108 Ticker: AMCS
Meeting Date: 02/19/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
AMICAS, INC.
CUSIP: 017121080 Ticker: AMCS
Meeting Date: 03/04/10 (Not Valid/ Board No Longer Supported Merger)
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer Not Valid Did Not Vote
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer Not Valid Did Not Vote
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
ATHABASCA POTASH
CUSIP: 04682P101 Ticker: API CN
Meeting Date: 03/17/10
1. To Approve Acquisition Terms Issuer For Voted - For
ATLAS ENERGY RESOURCES
CUSIP: 049303100 Ticker: ATN
Meeting Date: 09/25/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES
CUSIP: 054615109 Ticker: AXYS
Meeting Date: 09/01/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BERENS ENERGY
CUSIP: 083684100 Ticker: BEN CN
Meeting Date: 02/24/10
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
BEVERLY NATIONAL
CUSIP: 088115100 Ticker: BNV
Meeting Date: 10/08/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BJ SERVICES
CUSIP: 055482103 Ticker: BJS
Meeting Date: 03/19/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BLACK AND DECKER
CUSIP: 091797100 Ticker: BDK
Meeting Date: 03/12/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
BORLAND SOFTWARE
CUSIP: 099849101 Ticker: BORL
Meeting Date: 07/22/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BOWNE & CO. INC.
CUSIP: 103043105 Ticker: BNE
Meeting Date: 05/26/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BRINK'S HOME SECURITY
CUSIP: 109699108 Ticker: CFL
Meeting Date: 05/12/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE
CUSIP: 12189T104 Ticker: BNI
Meeting Date: 02/11/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
CANDELA
CUSIP: 136907102 Ticker: CLZR
Meeting Date: 01/05/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
CANPLATS RESOURCES
CUSIP: 138054101 Ticker: CPQ CN
Meeting Date: 01/28/10
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
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PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS
CUSIP: 15117B103 Ticker: CLDX
Meeting Date: 12/16/09
1. Vote F or Election of Larry Ellberger, Anthony S.
Marucci, Herbert J. Conrad, George O. Elston, Karen
Shoo Lipton, Dr. Rajesh B. Parekh, Harry H. Penner,
Charles R. Schaller, And Timothy Shannon. Issuer For Voted - For
2. Ratification of Priceaterhousecoopers Llp as
Independent Registered Public Accountants Issuer For Voted - For
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
CENTEX
CUSIP: 152312104 Ticker: CTX
Meeting Date: 08/18/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
CURAGEN
CUSIP: 23126R101 Ticker: CRGN
Meeting Date: 09/30/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
D&E COMMUNICATIONS
CUSIP: 232860106 Ticker: DECC
Meeting Date: 09/24/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
DATA DOMAIN
CUSIP: 23767P109 Ticker: DDUP
Meeting Date: 07/02/09
1. Vote F or Election of Roald Bernal, Aneel Bhusri,
And Jeffrey Miller Issuer For Voted - For
2. Ratification of Ernst & Young Llp as Independent
Registered Public Accountants Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
EMULEX
CUSIP: 292475209 Ticker: ELX
Meeting Date: 07/10/09
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
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PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
2. Vote F or Election of Eric Brandt, And Arthur
Chong Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
4. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
5. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
ENTRUST
CUSIP: 293848107 Ticker: ENTU
Meeting Date: 07/28/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ENTRUST
CUSIP: 293948107 Ticker: ENTU
Meeting Date: 07/10/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
EVEREADY
CUSIP: 29977E107 Ticker: EIS CN
Meeting Date: 07/15/09
1. To Fix the Number of Directors To Be Elected Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Vote F or Election Management Proposed Nominees Issuer For Voted - For
3. Appointment of Ernst & Young Llp as Auditors Issuer For Voted - For
4. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
FGX INTERNATIONAL
CUSIP: 00B28CLY2 Ticker: FGXI
Meeting Date: 03/09/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
FIBERTNET TELECOM GROUP INC.
CUSIP: 315653402 Ticker: FTGX
Meeting Date: 09/09/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
FINANCIAL FEDERAL
CUSIP: 317492106 Ticker: FIF
Meeting Date: 02/16/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
FNX MINING
CUSIP: 30253R101 Ticker: FNX CN
Meeting Date: 05/19/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
FOUNDATION COAL HOLDINGS
CUSIP: 35039W100 Ticker: FCL
Meeting Date: 07/31/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
GENESIS LEASE
CUSIP: 37183T107 Ticker: GLS
Meeting Date: 03/23/10
1. To Approve the Plan of Amalgamation Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
GOLDLEAF FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
CUSIP: 38144H208 Ticker: GFSI
Meeting Date: 09/29/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
GREY WOLF EXPLORATION
CUSIP: 397888108 Ticker: GW
Meeting Date: 07/23/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Vote F or Election the of Nominees Set Forth
In the Information Circular Issuer For Voted - For
3. Appointment of Deloitte & Touche Llp as Auditors Issuer For Voted - For
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PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
HARVEST ENERGY TRUST
CUSIP: 41752X101 Ticker: HTE-U CN
Meeting Date: 12/15/09
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
HI-SHEAR TECHNOLOGY
CUSIP: 42839Y104 Ticker: HSR
Meeting Date: 11/19/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ICO INC.
CUSIP: 449293109 Ticker: ICOC
Meeting Date: 04/28/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
INTELLON
CUSIP: 45816W504 Ticker: ITLN
Meeting Date: 12/11/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Transact Business Brought Before the Meeting Issuer For Voted - For
INTERNATIONAL ROYALTY
CUSIP: 460277106 Ticker: IRC CN
Meeting Date: 02/16/10
1. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS
CUSIP: 46088S106 Ticker: IHR
Meeting Date: 03/11/10
1. To Approve the Plan of Amalgamation Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
CUSIP: 462594201 Ticker: IWA
Meeting Date: 03/25/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
IPC HOLDINGS
CUSIP: BMG4933P1014 Ticker: IPCR
Meeting Date: 09/04/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
K-TRON INTERNATIONAL
CUSIP: 482730108 Ticker: KTII
Meeting Date: 03/09/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
KHD HUMBOLDT WEDAG INT.
CUSIP: 482462108 Ticker: KHD
Meeting Date: 03/26/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
LIBERTY MEDIA
CUSIP: 53071M500 Ticker: LMDIA
Meeting Date: 11/19/09
1. To Approve the Redemption Proposal Issuer For Voted - For
2a. To Approve the Split-Off Issuer For Voted - For
2b. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2c. To Approve the Contribution Proposal Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INCOME FUND
CUSIP: 538672106 Ticker: LIV-U CN
Meeting Date: 11/24/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer Against Voted - Against
LODGIAN
CUSIP: 54021P403 Ticker: LGN
Meeting Date: 04/15/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
LOGICVISION
CUSIP: 54140W305 Ticker: LGVN
Meeting Date: 08/18/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. Vote F or Election of Gregg Adkin, James Healy,
Randall Hughes, Richard Okumoto, Matthew Raggett,
And Richard Yonker Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM HOLDINGS
CUSIP: 55907R108 Ticker: MGG
Meeting Date: 09/25/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Approve Contributions Issuer For Voted - For
4. To Approve Liquidation Issuer For Voted - For
5. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
CUSIP: 57383T103 Ticker: MVL
Meeting Date: 12/31/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
METAVANTE TECHNOLOGIES
CUSIP: 591407101 Ticker: MV
Meeting Date: 09/04/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
MILLIPORE CORPORATION
CUSIP: 601073109 Ticker: MIL
Meeting Date: 06/03/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
MSC SOFTWARE
CUSIP: 553531104 Ticker: MSCS
Meeting Date: 10/09/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
MSC SOFTWARE
CUSIP: 553531104 Ticker: MSCS
Meeting Date: 09/30/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
NATCO GROUP
CUSIP: 89148B101 Ticker: NTG
Meeting Date: 11/18/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
NYFIX
CUSIP: 629491101 Ticker: NYFX
Meeting Date: 11/03/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ON2 TECHNOLOGIES
CUSIP: 68338A107 Ticker: ONT
Meeting Date: 02/17/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
Meeting Date: 12/18/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
PECO II INC.
CUSIP: 705221208 Ticker: PIII
Meeting Date: 04/15/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
CUSIP: 713409100 Ticker: PBG
Meeting Date: 02/17/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
PEPSIAMERICAS
CUSIP: 71343P200 Ticker: PAS
Meeting Date: 02/17/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
PLATO LEARNING INC.
CUSIP: 72764Y100 Ticker: TUTR
Meeting Date: 05/19/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
QUADRAMED
CUSIP: 74730W507 Ticker: QDHC
Meeting Date: 03/09/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
RCN CORPORATION
CUSIP: 749361200 Ticker: RCNI
Meeting Date: 05/19/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP
CUSIP: 760416107 Ticker: FRBK
Meeting Date: 12/23/09
1. Vote F or Election of Robert J. Coleman, Lyle W.
Hall, Jr, And Harris Wildstein Issuer For Voted - For
RISKMETRICS GROUP, INC.
CUSIP: 767735103 Ticker: RISK
Meeting Date: 05/27/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
SCHERING-PLOUGH
CUSIP: 806605101 Ticker: SGP
Meeting Date: 08/07/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SILICON STORAGE
CUSIP: 827057100 Ticker: SSTI
Meeting Date: 04/08/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SIRF TECHNOLOGY
CUSIP: 82967H101 Ticker: SIRF
Meeting Date: 06/25/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SKILLSOFT PLC.
CUSIP: 830928107 Ticker: SKIL
Meeting Date: 04/06/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SOFTBRANDS INC.
CUSIP: 83402A107 Ticker: SBN
Meeting Date: 08/12/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SPSS
CUSIP: 78462K102 Ticker: SPSS
Meeting Date: 10/02/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
STARENT NETWORKS
CUSIP: 85528P108 Ticker: STAR
Meeting Date: 12/11/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
STARLIMS TECHNOLOGIES
CUSIP: B0Q7480 US Ticker: LIMS
Meeting Date: 02/16/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
1a. Affiliation With Merger Participants? Issuer Against Voted - Withheld
1b. Personal Interest In Merger? Issuer Against Voted - Withheld
SUAI
CUSIP: 84751T309 Ticker: SUAI
Meeting Date: 11/10/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SUMTOTAL SYSTEMS
CUSIP: 866615107 Ticker: SUMT
Meeting Date: 07/21/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SUN MICROSYSTEMS
CUSIP: 866810203 Ticker: JAVA
Meeting Date: 07/16/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
SUNAIR SERVICES
CUSIP: 867017105 Ticker: SNR
Meeting Date: 12/14/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
TEPPCO PARTNERS
CUSIP: 872384102 Ticker: TPP
Meeting Date: 10/23/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
TUNDRA SEMICONDUCTOR
CUSIP: 89972P101 Ticker: TUN CN
Meeting Date: 06/15/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
TWEEN BRANDS
CUSIP: 901166108 Ticker: TWB
Meeting Date: 11/25/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
VARIAN
CUSIP: 922206107 Ticker: VARI
Meeting Date: 10/05/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
VIGNETTE
CUSIP: 926734401 Ticker: VIGN
Meeting Date: 07/21/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
3. To Approve Matters/Resolution Issuer For Voted - For
VIRGIN MOBILE USA
CUSIP: 92769R108 Ticker: VM
Meeting Date: 11/24/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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THE ARBITRAGE FUND
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY MGT. POSITION REGISTRANT VOTED
WEST ENERGY LTD.
CUSIP: 952696102 Ticker: WTL CN
Meeting Date: 05/11/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
WYETH
CUSIP: 983024100 Ticker: WYE
Meeting Date: 07/20/09
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
3. Vote F or Election of Robert Amen, Michael
Critelli, Frances Fergusson, Vict or Ganzi, Robert
Langer, John Mascotte, Raymond McGuire, Mary Lake
Polan, Bernard Poussot, Gary Rogers, And John
Torell III Issuer For Voted - For
2. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers Llp as
Independent Registered Public Accountants Issuer Against Voted - Against
5. To Approve Stockholder Proposal Issuer Against Voted - Against
6. To Approve Stockholder Proposal Issuer For Voted - For
ZENITH NATIONAL INSURANCE
CUSIP: 989390109 Ticker: ZNT
Meeting Date: 04/29/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
ZILOG
CUSIP: 989524301 Ticker: ZILG
Meeting Date: 02/17/10
1. To Approve the Merger Issuer For Voted - For
2. To Adjourn or Postpone Special Meeting, If
Necessary, To Solicit Additional Proxies. Issuer For Voted - For
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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.
THE ARBITRAGE FUNDS
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By: /s/ John S. Orrico
President and Treasurer
Date: August 25, 2010
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