UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-21583
CLOUGH GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Erin E. Douglas
Clough Global Allocation Fund
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code: (303) 623-2577
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2009 June 30, 2010
Item 1 Proxy Voting Record.
Company |
Security ID |
S/H |
Matter Voted on |
Who Proposed |
Did Fund Vote |
How Voted |
For/Against | |||||||
INSPUR INTERNATIONAL LTD | G4820C122 | 7/2/2009 | Approve & ratify the equity interest transfer agreement date 01 Jun 2009 | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
KINGBOARD CHEMICAL HOLDINGS LTD | G52562140 | 7/13/2009 | Approve allotment & issuance of an aggregate up to 940,750 new shares of nominal value of HKD | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
ANALOG DEVICES, INC. | 032654SMH | 7/17/2009 | Approve an employee stock option exchange program | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | 285512109 | 7/28/2009 | Elect directors; Approve the employee stock option prog; Approve amendments to incentive plan & employee stock purch plan; Ratify KPMG as auditors | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
BE AEROSPACE, INC. | 73302101 | 7/29/2009 | Elect directors; Proposal to ratify Deloitte & touche as accounting firm for 2009; Proposal to adopt amendments; AGAINST proposal to adopt the stockhold proposal; Transact any other business that may come before the meeting | Issuer | Yes | Yes | AGAINST on proposal 4 | |||||||
LENOVO GROUP LTD | Y5257Y107 | 7/29/2009 | Received on 7/25 when the deadline was 7/15 | NO | ||||||||||
APOLLO INVESTMENT CORPORATION | 03761U106 | 8/5/2009 | Vote for Directors; Ratify pricewaterhousecoopers as accoung firm fo YE 2010; Approve proposal to authorize flexibility for the company; Approve to authorize company to issue warrants or securities | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
XILINX, INC. | 983919SMH | 8/20/2009 | Election of Directors; Approve amendment to stock purchase plan; Proposal to approve 2007 equity incentive plan; Proposal to ratify Ernst & Young as external auditors | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | 708062104 | 8/25/2009 | Approve proposal to authorize the flexibility for pennantpark investment corp; Approve to authroize Pennantpark invest. To sell or issue warrants; transact such other business | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
SHUI ON LAND LTD | G81151113 | 8/26/2009 | Approve & ratify the Supplemental Agreement; Authorize directors to allot, issue and deal w. additional shares of the company | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For |
INDOCHINA CAPITAL VIETNAM HOLDINGS LTD | G47690105 | 9/3/2009 | Appoint Mr. Eric Brock to the board of directors; Approve such number of issued ordinary shares in the capital of the company | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
SHANGHAI INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD | Y7683K107 | 9/16/2009 | Approve and ratify the sale and purchase agreement entered into between Glory Shine Holdings LTD as vendor and S.I. Urban Development Holdings Limited as purchases for the sale and purchase of the Sale Share and Sale Loans | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
SHANGHAI INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD | Y7683K107 | 9/16/2009 | Approve & ratify the sale & purchase agreement dated 12 Aug 2009 | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
SYMANTEC CORPORATION | 871503108 | 9/22/2009 | Elect Directors; Ratify KPMG as accounting firm for the 2010 fiscal year; AGAINST considering and voting s/h proposal regarding special meetings | Issuer/ S/H | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
PARTNERRE LTD. | G6852T105 | 9/24/2009 | Approve issuance of common shares; Approve increase in the size of the board of directors; Approve amendment to 2005 employee equity plan | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
CHINA DONGXIANG (GROUP) CO LTD | G2112Y109 | 9/25/2009 | Approve and ratify the execution of the agreement entered into between Shanghai Gabanna Sporting Goods Co., Dong Gan Jing Ji Co. LTD., and Dong Gan Jiu Liu Sportswear Co. LTD. Approve the New Framework Agreement. Approve the annual caps of the company under the New Framework Agreement for the next three years. | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
GOLAR LNG LIMITED | G9456A100 | 9/25/2009 | Election of directors; Proposal to set max. numner of directors to be no more than 8; Proposal to resolve vacancies in the number of directors; Appoint pricewaterhousecoopers as auditors; proposal to approve the remuneration; proposal to reduce share premuim account | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | 637640SMH | 9/25/2009 | Elect directors; Ratify appointment of KPMG as auditors; Approve executive officers incentive plan; Approve 2009 incentive award plan; Amendments to existing equity incentive plans | Issuer | Yes | Yes | For | |||||||
SHANGHAI INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD | Y7683K107 | 9/16/2009 | Approve and ratify the sale and purchase agreement dated 27 Jul 2009 | Issuer | Yes, but voted after deadline | Yes | For |
Tyco Electronics LTD | H8912P106 | 10/8/2009 | Approve payment of a distribution to shareholders through a reduction of the par value of shared. Payment to be made in two installments on or before 3/26/10 | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Indochina Capital Vietnam Holdings Ltd | G47690105 | 10/19/2009 | Amend the Memorandum of Association, amend the articles of association | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Hang Lung Group Ltd | Y30148111 | 10/20/2009 | Receive and approve financial statements and reports of the directors and auditors, declare a final dividend, reelect directors, reappoint auditors, authorize share repurchase, authorize share issuance, | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Hang Lung Properties | Y30166105 | 10/20/2009 | Receive and approve financial statements and reports of the directors and auditors, declare a final dividend, reelect directors, reappoint auditors, authorize share repurchase, authorize share issuance, | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Matrix Service Company | 576853105 | 10/23/2009 | Appoint directors, approve independent registered public account firm for fiscal 2010, approve amendment number three to the Matrix Service Co. 2004 stock incentive plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Sino Land Company Limited | Y80267126 | 11/5/2009 | Receive the audited financial statements and the Directors and the Independent Auditors reports for the YE June 30, 2009. Declare a final divident of 0.3 HKD per share. Director elections. Re-appoint auditor. Approve share repurchase and issue mandates. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Seagate Technology | G7945J104 | 10/28/2009 | Director Elections. Approve increase in common shares by 10 mil. Shares. Approve employee stock option exchange program. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young as the independent reigster public accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Noble Corporation | H5833N103 | 10/29/2009 | Director elections. Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Noble corporation 1991 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan effective as of October 29, 2009. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Noble Corporation | H5833N104 | 10/29/2009 | Director elections. Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Noble corporation 1991 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan effective as of October 29, 2009. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
Foster Wheeler AG | H27178104 | 11/4/2009 | Director election. In the event counterproposals, alterations or amendments of the agenda items or other matters are raised at the extraordinary general meeting, I instruct the appointed proxies to vote as follows | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KLA-Tencor Corp | 482480SMH | 11/4/2009 | Director elections, amendment and restatement of 2004 equity incentive plan to increase number of shares reserved for issuance. Approve the material terms of the companys performance bonus plan. Appoint PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Linear Technology Corp | 535678SMH | 11/4/2009 | Director elections. Approve an amendement to the 2005 employee stock purchase plan to increase the shares reserved for issuance. Approve the companys 2009 excecutive bonus plan. Ratify the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the companys independent registered public accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
AVNET, Inc. | 53807103 | 11/5/2009 | Director elections. Ratify appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SHANGHAI INDL HLDGS LTD | Y7683K107 | 11/16/2009 | Approve the Share Swap Merger Agreement | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
Cisco Systems | 17275R102 | 11/11/2009 | Director elections. Approve an amendement to the 2005 incentive plan. Approve amendment of the employee stock purchase plan. Ratify the appointment of PWC LLP as Ciscos independent registered public account firm. Establish a board committee on human rights. Approve right for shareholders to vote annually on the compensation of executive officers. Request board to publish a report to summarize steps Cisco could take to reduce violations of human rights | Issuer/SH | Yes | For Issuer proposals. Against shareholder proposals | For | |||||||
Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management | 261941207 | 11/16/2009 | Approve changes to fundamental policies and investment restrictions regarding borrowing, lending and investment in other investment companies | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
Microsoft Corp | 594918104 | 11/18/2009 | Director elections. Ratify selection of Deloitte and Touche LLP as the independent auditor. Approve amendments to amended and restated articles of incorporation. Advisory vote on executive compensation. Adoption of healthcare reform principles. Disclosure of charitable contributions | Issuer/Shareholder | Yes | For Issuer proposals. Against shareholder proposals | For | |||||||
Magal Security Systems LTD | M6786D104 | 11/18/2009 | Director elections. Ratify and approve the terms of procurement of a directors and officers liability insurance policy. Ratify and approve the reappointment of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer as independent registered public accountants. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES LTD | Y82594121 | 12/3/2009 | Receive audited financial statements and the reports of the Directors and auditors. Declare the final dividend. Director elections. Approve to fix the director fees. Re-appoint the auditors. Authorize share repurchases. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HENDERSON LAND DEVELOPMENT CO LTD | Y31476107 | 12/3/2009 | Director elections, approve director fees, re-appoint auditors, authorize share repurchases, authorize share issuance. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
NEW WORLD DEPT STORE CHINA LTD | G65007109 | 12/8/2009 | Receive the audited financial statements, reports of the directors and the independent auditors report. Declare a final dividend. Director elections. Authorize the Board to fix the remuneration of Directors. Re-appoint PWC as the auditor. Authorize directors to issue and repurchase shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ZHUZHOU CSR TIMES ELECTRIC CO LTD | Y9892N104 | 12/18/2009 | Approve issuance of short term debt financing instruments in the aggregate principal amount of up to 1 billion RMB. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC. | 57772KSMH | 12/10/2009 | Director elections. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte and Touche LLP as maxims independent registered public accounting firm. Increase number of shares available for issuance for employee stock purchase plan by 2,000,000. Approve the adoption of Maxims executive bonus plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 595112SMH | 12/10/2009 | Director elections. Approve the companys executive officer performance incentive plan. Ratify the appointment of PWC LLP as the companys independent registered public accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
LOCALIZA RENT A CAR SA, BELO HORIZONTE | P6330Z111 | 12/28/2009 | Approve the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary Localiza Franchising Internacional SA and approve related reports and preparations. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SHANGHAI INDL HLDGS LTD | Y7683K107 | 1/11/2010 | Approve and ratify the sale and purchase agreement entered into between Glory Shine Holdings Limited and SI Urban Development Holdings Ltd. And all transactions contemplated under the agreement. Elect director. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PT BAKRIE SUMATERA PLANTATIONS TBK | Y7117V133 | 1/18/2010 | Approve the addition of capital through pre-emptive rights III, with warrant SERI II and allow the acquisition of shares of companies in the plantation, coconut, rubber and oleo chemical sectors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
LONMIN PUB LTD CO | G56350112 | 1/28/2010 | Receive reports and accounts. Approve the Directors remuneration report and re-appoint KPMG as the auditors. Re-elect directors and grant authority to allot and purchase its own shares; approve the misapplication of preemption rights. Adopt the new Articles of Association and allow for a 14 day notice period for general meetings other than AGMs. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ARVINMERITOR, INC. | 043353101 | 1/28/2010 | Elect Director and approve selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors; adopt the 2010 Long Incentive Plan and approve performance goals. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KRAFT FOODS INC. | 50075N104 | 2/1/2010 | Approve issuing up to 370 million shares of Class A stock in connection with Cadbury acquisition; adjournment of the special meeting and allow additional proxies for issuing additional Class A shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | 708062104 | 2/2/2010 | Elect Director and ratify KPMG as accounting firm FYE 30 SEP 2010 and approval to sell shares of common stock at a price below the current net asset value per share contingent upon the approval of the board of directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
BLACKROCK KELSON CORP | 092533108 | 2/8/2010 | Authorize the issuing of shares of common stock at a price below the companys then current net asset value per share. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED | 747525103 | 3/2/2010 | Elect Directors and approve an amendment to the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase shares reserve by 13 million shares; To ratify the selection of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP as public accountants for FYE 26 SEP 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 060505104 | 2/23/2010 | Approve the increase of authorized shares of common stock from 10 Billion to 11.3 Billion and approve additional proxies in the event that there are not sufficient votes approving the increase of authorized shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
DEERE & COMPANY | 244199105 | 2/24/2010 | Elect directors and approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for annual election of all directors; Approve the amendment to the John Deere Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan and re-approve the John Deere Short-Term Incentive Bonus Plan. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the public accountant for fiscal year 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
DEERE & COMPANY | 244199106 | 2/25/2010 | Approve CEO pay disparity, advisory vote on executive compensation and separation of CEO and Chairman responsibilities. | S/H | Yes | Against | Against | |||||||
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 428236103 | 3/17/2010 | Elect directors and ratify the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm FYE 31 OCT 2010; approve the amended and restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
BANK OF CHINA LTD, BEIJING | Y0698A107 | 3/19/2010 | Authorize the Board to allot, issue and/or deal with A Shares and/or H Shares to make or grant offers, agreements, options or conversion rights. The shares allotted and/or dealt with by the Board shall not exceed 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of existing A Shares and/or H Shares at the date of the passing of this resolution. Approve the Capital Management Plan 2010 to 2012 and approve the Feasibility Analysis Report and Utilization Report; Elect Mr. Li Jun as Supervisor of the Bank. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ANGLO PLATINUM LTD | S9122P108 | 3/29/2010 | Adopt the annual financial statements FYE 31 DEC 2009, Directors report, and the report of the Auditors. Re-elect Directors and re-appoint Deloitte & Touche as Auditors; Approve the fees payable to the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors for their services to the board and approve the Remuneration Policy. Approve the placement of authorized but unissued shares of 10 cents each in the share capital of the Company and the acquisition of ordinary shares of 10 cents each Ordinary issued by the Company, and/or conclude derivative transactions, not exceeding 10% above the weighted average market price of such shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED | 057224107 | 3/19/2010 | Approve the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the merger dated AUG 30, 2009 among Baker Hughes Incorporated, BSA Acquisition LLC and BJ Services Co.; Approve the amendment to the 2002 Director & Officer Long-Term Incentive Plan and the 2002 Employee Long-Term Incentive Plan; Authorize the postponement of the special meeting to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SAMSUNG ELECTRS LTD | Y74718100 | 3/19/2010 | Approve financial statements and elect director and audit committee member; approve remuneration for Director. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
LG ELECTRONICS INC, SEOUL | Y5275H177 | 3/19/2010 | Approve the financial statement and the partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation; Elect directors and Audit Committee Member and approve the limit of remuneration for the Directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION | 04010L103 | 3/26/2010 | Approve the issuance of common stock and the adjournment of the special meeting to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHINA SOUTH CITY HOLDINGS LIMITED, HONG KONG | Y1515Q101 | 3/19/2010 | Approve and ratify the non-exercise of the Rights of First Offer. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SANTOS BRASIL PARTICIPACOES S A | P8338G111 | 3/26/2010 | Approve the capital budget and the destination of net profits and distribution of dividends; Elect Board of Directors and Members of the Finance Committee; Acknowledge the discussion of the financial statements FYE 31 DEC 2009 and approve the global remuneration of the Company Directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SANTOS BRASIL PARTICIPACOES S A | P8338G111 | 3/26/2010 | Approve the increase in maximum number of Directors; approve the merger of Tecon Imbituba S.A. and the transferred part of Union Armazenagem E Operacoes Portuaria; Ratify the nomination of the experts who will evaluate net assets. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC | Y3817W109 | 3/26/2010 | Approve the financial statements and amend the articles of Incorporation; Elect Director and Outside Director; Approve remuneration of Director | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED | 057224107 | 4/22/2010 | Elect directors and ratify Deloitte & Touche as the companys accounting firm for 2010; Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation; shareholder proposal (against)- Approve stockholder proposal regarding Majority Vote Standard for Director elections. | Issuer and S/H | Yes | Against proposal 4 | For |
CIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN SA, CLERM | F61824144 | 5/7/2010 | Approve the accounts for 2009; Approve the allocation of the result for 2009 and setting of the dividend; Approve a regulated agreement authorized by the Board of Directors and approve the renewal of a member of the Supervisory Board; Approve Auditors and authorize Managers to enable the Company to operate on its own shares under a Share Repurchase Program with a max purchase price of EUR 100 per share; Authorize managers to issue bond loans and issue shares or tangible assets granting access to the Companys capital stock. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BORGWARNER INC. | 099724106 | 4/28/2010 | Elect director and ratify the appointment of PWC as the accounting firm for 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY | G7945J104 | 4/14/2010 | Approval of the Scheme of Arrangement; Approval of a motion to adjourn the special meeting to a later date to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient proxies to conduct the vote on the Scheme of Arrangement proposal; Approve the cancellation of Seagate - Caymans share capital; Approve the creation of Distributable Reserves of Seagate - Ireland. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | 382550101 | 4/13/2010 | Elect Directors and appoint PWC as the accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 14067E506 | 4/28/2010 | Elect Directors and appoint E&Y as the accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HLDGS, INC | 024061103 | 4/29/2010 | Elect Director and appoint Deloitte & Touche as the accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | |||||||||||
EDP - ENERGIAS DO BRASIL SA, SAO PAULO | P3769R108 | 4/9/2010 | Approve to take the accounts of the Directors, the financial statements, the proposal distribution of the fiscal years net profits, and the annual report FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the capital budget and distribution of profits and dividends. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) | 806857108 | 4/7/2010 | Elect Directors; Approve Financials and Dividends; Approve the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan; Adopt an amendment to the discounted stock purchase plan; Approve the accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
ANTA SPORTS PRODS LTD | G04011105 | 4/9/2010 | Revise and approve the audited consolidated financial statements and declare a dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a special dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009 and re-elect Directors; Authorize the Board of Directors to fix the remuneration and reappoint KPMG as auditors; Authorize Directors to issue, allot, and deal with the unissued shares of HKD 0.10 HKD of capital and grant offers, agreements and options during and after the relevant period; Authorize the Directors to repurchase shares of HKD 0.10 each in capital on the Stock Exchange; Extend the term of the sportswear sales agreement dated 31 DEC 2009 and approve the annual caps for sale and purchase of Anta products. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
EDP - ENERGIAS DO BRASIL SA, SAO PAULO | P3769R108 | 4/9/2010 | Approve to take the accounts of the Directors, financial statements, distribution proposal, capital budget and elect Directors; Approve the newspapers in which the Companys notices will be published. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CITIGROUP INC. | 172967101 | 4/20/2010 | Elect Directors; Ratify KPMG as the accounting firm for 2010; Approve amendements to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan and approve the tarp repayment shares; Approve Citis 2009 executive compensation; Ratify the tax benefits preservation plan, reverse stock split extension. Stockholder proposals: politcal non-partisanship, request for a report on political contributions and report on collateral for OTC derivatives trades; stockholders holding >10% have the right to call special meetings; executive officers retain 75% of the shares acquired through compensation plans for two years following termination of employment; reimbursement of expenses incurred by a stockholder in a contested elecction of directors. | Issuer and S/H | Yes | Against proposals 8 - 13 | For | |||||||
KINGBOARD CHEMICAL HOLDINGS LTD | G52562140 | 4/26/2010 | Receive the audited financial statements and the Directors report and the Independent Auditors report thereon FYE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final dividend and re-elect Directors; Fix the Directors remuneration and re-appoint the Auditor; Authorize the Directors to allot, issue, and deal with additional shares, not exceeding 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of the issued share capital; Authorize the Directors to repurchase shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CENTRAIS ELETRICAS BRASILEIRAS S A | P22854122 | 4/30/2010 | Approve the financial statements FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the allocation of the net profits and the distribution of dividends; Elect members of the Board of Directors, members of the Finance Committee and Chairman; Approve the global remuneration of the Board of Directors, Finance Committee and the Executive Directors; Approve the publication of the financial statements in newspapers. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
LOCALIZA RENT A CAR SA | P6330Z111 | 4/29/2010 | Receive the administrators accounts, to examine, discuss and vote on the administrations report, financial statements and acocunting statements FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the allocation of net profit FYE 31 DEC 2009, distribution of dividends and interest on shareholder equity; Approve the appointment of Maria Leticia De Freitas Costa as a member of the Board of Directors; Approve amendments to the Corporate Bylaws. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS | 71654V101 | 4/22/2010 | Elect Directors, members of the Audit Board and their respective substitutes. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
INPAR S A | P5627A102 | 4/30/2010 | Approve the financial statements FYE 31 DEC 2009 and approve YE results; Elect Members of the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee; Approve to set the remuneration of Directors and the Finance Committee; Amend Article 18 of the Corporate Bylaws; Approve to update the monetary statement of share capital; Approve the Stock Option Plan intended for executives, managers, and employees of the company. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CYRELA BRAZIL RLTY S A EMPREENDIMENTOS E PARTICI | P34085103 | 4/30/2010 | Amend Article 6 and 58 of the Corporate Bylaws; Authorize the increase in capital limit; Approve the establishment of the annual, aggregate remuneration of the managers; Approve the Annual Report and Financial Statements FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the destination of the YE results of 2009 and distribution of dividends; Elect members of the Board of Directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
OGX PETROLEO E GAS PARTICIPACOES S A | P7356Y103 | 4/30/2010 | Amend Article 5 of the Corporate Bylaws. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL S.A. | 05967A107 | 4/27/2010 | Discuss companys financial statements, Approve the distribution of dividends and fix the annual overall consideration of the companys managament for exercise of 2010; Approve the increase of capital without issuing new shares and approve the companys bylaws. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
GAFISA S.A. | 362607301 | 4/27/2010 | Receive the accounts drawn up by the companys officers and vote on the financial statements; Decide on the destination of net profits FYE 31 DEC 2008 and the payment of dividends of R$50,716,096.23; Elect Directors and establish the global remuneration to be paid to the administrators in 2010; Amend Article 5 of Companys Bylaws to reflect the capital increase; Amend provisions of Companys Bylaws (Article 3, 18, 21, 26, 29, 30, 31 and 32); Authorize the constitution of a fiduciary assignment over the real estate properatires of the projects financed by the 7th issuance. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
AES TIETE SA | P4991B101 | 4/30/2010 | Elect Members of the Finance Committee. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | 438516106 | 4/26/2010 | Elect Directors and approve independent accountants; Amend restated Certificate of Incorporation which allows for the right to call a special meeting of shareowners; Approve advisory vote on executive compensation; Shareholder proposals: Approve an action by written consent for an independent chairman and the adoption and development of human rights policies. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposals 5, 6, & 7 | For | |||||||
RHEINMETALL AG, DUESSELDORF | D65111102 | 5/11/2010 | Resolve appropriation of the distributable profit of EUR 11,500,000 in the payment of a dividend of EUR 0.30 per share and 38,360,80 shall be allocated to other revenue reserves; Ratify the acts of the Board of Managing Directors and Supervisory Board; Appoint PWC as auditors FY 2010; Authorize the acquisition of shares up to 10% of its share capital at prices not deviating more than 10% from the market price on 10 May 2015; Approve the amendment of the Articles of Association and the relating creation of authorized capital; Authorize the issuance of convertible and/or warrant bonds and the creation of contingent capital; | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION | 127097103 | 4/27/2010 | Elect Directors; Appoint PWC as independent public accounting firm FY 2010; vote on shareholder proposal. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against Proposal 4 | For | |||||||
NOBLE ENERGY, INC. | 655044105 | 4/27/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify KPMG as the independent auditor. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
JARDINE STRATEGIC HLDGS LTD BERMUDA | G50764102 | 4/27/2010 | Receive and approve the Financial Statements FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect Directors and re-appoint auditors to fix remuneration of Directors; Authorize Directors to issue, allot, grant offers up to an aggregate nominal amt of USD 18.5 million. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 060505104 | 4/28/2010 | Elect directors; Ratify the accounting firm for 2010 and adopt an amendment to the Bank of America Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of Authorized shares of common stock from 11.3 Billion to 12.8 Billion; Vote on Executive Compensation; Amend the 2003 Key Associate Stock Plan; Disclosure of government employment. Stockholder proposals: Approve non-deductible pay and special stockholder meetings; Advisory vote on executive compensation, succession planning, derivatives trading, and recoup incentive compensation. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposal 6 - 12 | For | |||||||
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. | 228368106 | 4/28/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify the appointment of an auditor FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
DPL INC. | 233293109 | 4/28/2010 | Elect Directors and approve KPMG as the accountant. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
EOG RESOURCES, INC. | 26875P101 | 4/28/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify Deloitte & Touche as the companys accounting firm; Approve an amendment to the 2008 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares for issuance; Approve an amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Annual Bonus Plan. Stockholder proposals: Post employment stock ownership requirements for executive officers and hydraulic fracturing concerns. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposal 6 - 8 | For | |||||||
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HLDGS, INC | 024061103 | 4/29/2010 | Elect Directors, Appoint Deloitte & Touche as the independent registered public accountant. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
TORCHMARK CORPORATION | 891027104 | 4/29/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify auditors; Amend Certificate of Incorporation to repeal faire price provision. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHINA LILANG LTD | G21141109 | 5/6/2010 | Receive and approve the consolidated Financial Statements and reports of the Directors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a dividend and re-elect directors; Re-appoint KPMG as auditors to fix the Boards remuneration; Authorize directors to allot, issue, and deal with additional shares of HKD 0.10 each in share capital. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
NOBLE CORPORATION | H5833N103 | 4/30/2010 | Elect Director and aprove the extension of the boards authority to issue share capital until 29 APR 2012; Approve a regular dividend equal to 0.52 Swiss Francs per share; Approve a special dividend equal to 0.56 Swiss Francs per share; Appoint PWC as the registered accounting firm for 2010; Approve the 2009 Annual Report and consolidated financial statements; Approve the discharge of Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers for 2009. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | 867224107 | 5/4/2010 | Elect Directors and Re-appoint PWC as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
XL CAPITAL LTD | G98255105 | 4/30/2010 | Approve the scheme of arrangement proposal, motion to adjourn the special scheme meeting to a later date to solicit sufficient proxies; Approve the Director nomination procedures proposal and name change proposal; Elect Directors and appoint PWC as the accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
AFLAC INCORPORATED | 001055102 | 5/3/2010 | Elect Directors; Approve the overall executive pay-for-performance compensation policies and procedures; Appoint KPMG as registered public accountant FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | 496902404 | 5/5/2010 | Elect directors and appoint KPMG as auditors to fix the Directors remuneration. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. | 042735100 | 5/4/2010 | Determine Director levels, Ratify the appointment of E&Y as the independent public accountant and amend and re-approve the Arrow Electronics, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CONSOL ENERGY INC. | 20854P109 | 5/4/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify the appointment of E&Y as independent auditor. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | 216831107 | 5/4/2010 | Determine Director levels, Ratify the appointment of the independent public accountant; Consider a proposal to declassify the board of directors and approve the 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD | 560292104 | 5/4/2010 | Determine director levels; Amend the 2007 Share Incentive Plan to increase the number of common shares reserved for issuance and appoint BDO Seidman, LLP as the independent registered accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | 704549104 | 5/4/2010 | Determine director level and ratify the appointment of an acocunting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SUPERIOR WELL SERVICES, INC. | 86837X105 | 5/4/2010 | Determine director level; Approve the material terms of the Superior Well Services, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan and ratify Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. as the public accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. | G5753U112 | 5/4/2010 | Determine director levels and amend the 2007 Share Incentive Plan; Appoint BDO Seidman as the independent registered accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
FOSTER WHEELER AG | H27178104 | 5/5/2010 | Re-elect Directors; and Ratify PWC as the independent public accountant; Approve the 2009 Swiss Annual Report and Financial Statements FY 2009; Discharge liability of Directors and Executive Officers FY 2009; Allocation of APIC to reserves; Amend Articles of Association to change the seat of Foster Wheeler AG, eliminate the requirement to list citizenship of shareholders in share register, and to comply with the newly enacted Swiss Itnermediary-Held Securities Act. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED | 136385101 | 5/6/2010 | Determine director levels; Appoint PWC as auditor; Authorize a special resolution authorizing the company to amend its articles to subdivide each issued and outstanding common share of the corporation on a two-for-one basis and an ordinary resolution amending the corporations amended compiled and restated employee stock option plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V. | 167250109 | 5/6/2010 | Elect board members and authorize the preparation of the dutch statutory annual accounts and annual report of the management board; Discharge a sole member of the management board and a members of the supervisory board from liability; Approve the extension of the authority of the management board to repurchase up to 10% of issued chare capital; Appoint E&Y as the accounting firm and approve the Incentive Compensation Program; Approve the extension of the authority of the Supervisory Board to issue shares and grant rights to acquire shares and approve the compensation of the board members. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP. | 41902R103 | 5/5/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify the appointment of an accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010; Consider and approve the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
HESS CORPORATION | 42809H107 | 5/5/2010 | Determine director levels anf ratify the appointment of E&Y as auditors; Approve the amendment of the 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase shares available for award by 8 million shares; Stockholder proposal: Ability fo shareholders to request for a report on political spending and policies. | Issuer and S/H | Yes | Against proposal 4 | For | |||||||
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. | G0450A105 | 5/5/2010 | Determine Director levels; Adopt the amendments to the Bye-Laws and appoint PWC as the accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHINA DONGXIANG (GROUP) CO LTD | G2112Y109 | 5/12/2010 | Receive and adopt the audited financial statements and reports of the Directors and Auditors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve and declare the final dividend and declare a final special dividend; Re-elect Directors and Re-appoint PWC as auditors; Authorize Directors to allot, issue, and deal with additional shares of HKD 0.01 in share capital and to grant offers, agreements, options, or warrants; Authorize Directors to purchase or otherwise acquire shares in accordance with the applicable laws, not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the issued share capital; Authorize the Board to pay out of the share premium account interim dividends to shareholders up to a maximum amount of HKD 500 MIllion. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | 44107P104 | 5/6/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify KPMG as the independent auditor. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. | 690768403 | 5/6/2010 | Determine Director Levels and appoint E&Y as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION CO. | 726505100 | 5/6/2010 | Determine Director levels and approve the 2010 Incentive Award Plan; Ratify the appointment of PWC as independent auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CYRELA BRAZIL RLTY S A EMPREENDIMENTOS E PARTICI | P34085103 | 5/13/2010 | Amend article 6 and 58 of the Corporate Bylaws; Authorize the increase in capital limit; Approve the establishment of the annual, aggregate remuneration of the managers; Approve the increase in capital limit. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
REGAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Y7237M104 | 5/10/2010 | Approve a mandate to purchase units in regal REIT, not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal number of issued units. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CALFRAC WELL SERVICES LTD. | 129584108 | 5/11/2010 | Determine Director Levels and appoint PWC as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
COMMSCOPE, INC. | 203372107 | 5/7/2010 | Determine Director Levels and appoint E&Y as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 580037109 | 5/7/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify the appointment of Mcdermotts indpendent registered public accountant. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY | 651290108 | 5/7/2010 | Elect Directors and approve the 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Ratify the appointment of PWC as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 674599105 | 5/7/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify KPMG as the independent auditor; Re-approve the performance goals under the incentive plan pursuant to tax reduction rules; Approve executive compensation philosphy and pratice; Shareholder proposals: Elminate compensation over $500,000 per year, separate chairman and CEO roles, percentage of stockholder ownership required to call special meetings of stockholders; report on assessment of host country laws, director election by majority stockholder vote, report on increasing inherent security of chemical facilities; accelerate vesting in event of change in control. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposals 5-11 | For | |||||||
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 675232102 | 5/7/2010 | Determine director levels, approve the 2010 Incentive Plan and appoint E&Y as independent auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL | 46131B100 | 5/10/2010 | Elect directors and appoint Grant Thornton LLC as the registered public accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD. | 895945103 | 5/12/2010 | Set the number of Directors at 8 and determine director levels; Appoint KPMG as auditors and approve the stock option plan; Authorize all unallocated stock options and approving the performance share unit plan; Adopt the amended by-law 1. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CIT GROUP INC. | 125581801 | 5/11/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify the appointment of PWC as independent auditors for 2010; Approve the compensation of executives. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
LOEWS CORPORATION | 540424108 | 5/11/2010 | Elect Directors and ratify Deloitte & Touche as auditors; Shareholder proposa: cumulative voting. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposal 3 | For | |||||||
NII HOLDINGS, INC. | 62913F201 | 5/11/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify PWC as auditors; Amend the 2004 Incentive Plan | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY | 870738101 | 5/11/2010 | Determine Director levels, amend the first amended and restated 2005 Stock Compensation Plan, and ratify the selection of E&Y as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE | 03762U105 | 5/12/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify Deloitte & Touche as the public accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. | 09061G101 | 5/12/2010 | Determine director levels, Approve an amendment and restatement of the 2006 Share Incentive Plan, to increase the aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the plan by 8 million shares; Ratify the selection of KPMG as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 13342B105 | 5/12/2010 | Elect directors and ratify the appointment of an independent registered public accountant for 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
GENWORTH FINANCIAL, INC. | 37247D106 | 5/12/2010 | Elect directors, re-approve the material terms of performance goals for qualified performance based awards; Ratify the selection of KPMG as the public accountants for 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KNIGHT CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | 499005106 | 5/12/2010 | Elect directors, approve the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan; Ratify the appointment of PWC as the registered public accounting firm for 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
MOLECULAR INSIGHT PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 60852M104 | 5/12/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify Deloitte & Touche as the public accounting firm FYE 31 DEC 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
TENNECO INC. | 880349105 | 5/12/2010 | Elect Directors and approve the appointment of PWC as independent public accountants for 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 345370860 | 5/13/2010 | Determine director levels; Ratify the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm; Approval of tax benefit preservation plan; Shareholder Proposals: Disclosing any prior govt affiliation of direectors, officers, and consultants; Consideration of a recapitalization plan to provide all of the outstanding stock to have one vote per share; Issuing a report disclosing policies and procedures related to political contributions; Providing shareholders the opportunity to cast an advisory vote to ratify the compensation of the named executives; Not funding any energy savings projects that are solely concerned with CO2 reduction. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposals 4-8 | For | |||||||
GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION | 369300108 | 5/13/2010 | Elect directors and approval of an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation, to provide that directors may be removed with or without cause; Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the public accounting firm; Approve the performance goals under the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
LEAR CORPORATION | 521865204 | 5/13/2010 | Ratify the appointment of E&Y as the independent Public Accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE | 85590A401 | 5/13/2010 | Determine director level and ratify the appointment of E&Y as the accounting firm; Approve the companys annual incentive plan for certain executives. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
TEREX CORPORATION | 880779103 | 5/13/2010 | Determine director levels and ratify PWC as the independent registered accounting firm. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
LITTLE SHEEP GROUP LTD | G55069101 | 5/20/2010 | Receive the audited financial statements and reports of the Directors and Auditors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final dividend of HKD 6.9 cents per share FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect directors; Authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration and re-appoint E&Y as auditors; Approve directors to purchase shares not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of issued share capital; Authorize Directors to issue, allot, and deal with additional shares not exceeding 20% of the aggregate nominal amount of issued share capital and extend it to additional shares in capital by the aggregate nominal amt of shares repurchased. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
GAFISA S.A. | 362607301 | 5/18/2010 | Approve the merger of shares with respecct to the merger into Shertis Empreendimentos E Participacoes with the CNPJ/MF under number 11.039.942/0001-08; Ratify the appointment and hiring of Apsis Consultoria Empresarial Ltd; Approve the appraissal report presented by Apsis and the increase of capital stock to be subscribed and paid in by the officers of Shertis; Approve the new wording of Article 5 relation to the capital stock, in order to reflect the capital increase and approve the restated By-laws; Authorize the officers to practice all necessary acts to implement the referred merger of shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BELLE INTL HLDGS LTD | G09702104 | 5/26/2010 | Receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and reports of the directors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve to declare a final dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-appoint PWC as the auditors; Re-elect directors and authorize the board to fix their remuneration; Authorize Directors to repurchase, allot, issue, and deal with new shares not exceeding 10% of issued share capital. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
BAWANG INTERNATIONAL (GROUP) HOLDINGS LTD | G09038103 | 5/25/2010 | Receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and reports of the directors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve to declare a final dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-appoint KPMG as the auditors; Re-elect directors and authorize the board to fix their remuneration; Authorize Directors to repurchase (not exceeding 20% of agg. nom. amt) and issue shares (not exceeding 10% of agg. nom. amt) | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHEUNG KONG (HOLDINGS) LTD | Y13213106 | 5/27/2010 | Receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and reports of the directors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve to declare a final dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-appoint Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as the auditors; Re-elect directors and authorize the board to fix their remuneration; Authorize Directors to repurchase and issue shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ENSCO PLC | 29358Q109 | 5/25/2010 | Elect directors and appoint KPMG as auditors to fix the Directors remuneration; Re-approve the Ensco 2005 Cash Incentive Plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHINA YURUN FOOD GROUP LTD | G21159101 | 5/26/2010 | Receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements and reports of the directors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Approve to declare a final dividend FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-appoint KPMG as the auditors; Re-elect directors and authorize the board to fix their remuneration; Authorize Directors to repurchase (not exceeding 10% of agg. nom. amt) and issue shares (not exceeding 20% of agg. nom. amt) | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL S.A. | 05967A107 | 5/21/2010 | Decide on the term of payment of dividends and interest on capital and approve the amendment of article 31 aiming at complying with the provisions of Article 2 in order to change the term for a final answer to the complainers from 30 to 15 days. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CHINA SHINEWAY PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP LTD | G2110P100 | 5/27/2010 | Receive the audited financial statements of the Directors and Auditors FYE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect directors and re-appoint Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as auditors; Authorize the board to fix their remuneration; Declare a final and special dividend of HKD 0.040 per share FYE 31 DEC 2009; Authorize the Directors to issue and repurchase shares of the company. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC, WINDSOR | G4804L122 | 5/28/2010 | Receive the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the Directors remuneratoin report for YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare final dividend on ord. shares of 13 29/47p each; Election of Graham Allan as a Director; Re-elect Directors and reappoint E&Y as auditors; Authorize the Board to agree the Auditors remuneratoin; Authorize company to make political donations; Authorize the Directors to allot shares in the Company; Authorize the Company to make market purchases of ordinary shares; Adopt the new Articles of Association of the Company. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PORTS DESIGN LTD | G71848124 | 6/1/2010 | Receive the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-appoint the Auditors; Re-elect directors; Authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Authorize directors to issue shares not exceeding 20% of issued share capital of the company; Approve to extend general mandate for issue of additonal shares; Approve ammendmants to By-laws and Share Option Scheme. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PCD STORES (GROUP) LTD | G6956E103 | 5/31/2010 | Receive the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect directors; Authorize BOD to fix the remuneration; Re-appoint auditors; Authorize the directors to issue shares not exceeding 20% of the existing issued share capital; Authorize directors to repurchase shares not exceeding 10% of the existing issued share capital. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CHINA PACIFIC INSURANCE (GROUP) CO LTD | Y1505R101 | 6/3/2010 | Approve reports of the BOD and supervisors for the year 2009; Approve financial statements for the year 2009; Approve the annual report of the A and H shares of the company and the profit distribution plan of the company for the year 2009; Appointment of E&Y as the domestic and overseas auditor; Approve the remuneration management system; Approve the due diligence report of the directors for the year 2009; Elect executive and non-executive directors; Amend articles of the orignial Articles of Association of the company; Approve proposed amendments to the interim management measures on connected transactions of H shares; Authorize the BOD to determine if the Company shall allot, issue, or deal with domestic and overseas shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BOMBARDIER INC | 97751200 | 6/2/2010 | Elect directors; Appointment of E&Y as external auditors; Approve the 2010 Deferred Share Unit Plan. Shareholder prop. - more candidates for direcotrs; exec. Comp. summary subject to SH vote; disclosure of pay ratios. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposal 4.1-4.3 | For | |||||||
INTIME DEPARTMENT STORE (GROUP) CO LTD | G49204103 | 6/7/2010 | Receive the financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final Dividend; Re-elect directors; Re-appoint auditros and authorize Board to fix remuneration; Authorize directors to re-purchase the shares; Authorize directors to allot, issue and deal with the shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MINGFA GROUP (INTERNATIONAL) CO LTD | G61413103 | 6/1/2010 | Receive financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final div. for YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect executive directors; Re-appoint auditors and authorize Board to fix remuneration; Authorize directors to allot, issue, and deal with shares; Authorize directors to repurchase shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
REGAL HOTELS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD | G7475M162 | 6/9/2010 | Receive financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve the rec. final div. of HKD 6.8 cents; Re-elect directors; Re-appoint auditors and authorize BOD to fix remuneratioin; Approve mandate for directors to purchase, issue and dispense shares; Approve ammendments to by-laws. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
WHARF HLDGS LTD | Y8800U127 | 6/8/2010 | Adopt financial statements for YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final Div. for YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect directors; Re-appoint auditors and authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Authroize directors to issue or repurchase shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BOMBARDIER INC. | 97751200 | 6/2/2010 | Elect directors; appoint auditors; Approval of deffered share unit plan. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposals 4A-4C | For | |||||||
CHOW SANG SANG HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD | G2113M104 | 6/10/2010 | Receive financial statements for the YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare a final div. of HK 26 cents for YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect directors; Re-appoint auditors and authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Approve mandate for directors to repurchase and issue shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
JULIO SIMOES LOGISTICA SA, MOGI DAS CRUZES, SP | P6065E101 | 6/9/2010 | Approve second public issue of simple debentures. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. | 872540109 | 6/2/2010 | Elect directors; appoint auditors; Shareholder proposal- vote on exec. Comp. | Issuer & S/H | Yes | Against proposal 03 | For | |||||||
NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. | 649445103 | 6/3/2010 | Elect directors; Appoint KPMG as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
SOLAR CAPITAL LTD | 83413U100 | 6/3/2010 | Elect directors; Appoint KPMG as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
WAL-MART STORES, INC. | 931142103 | 6/4/2010 | Elect directors; Ratify E&Y as auditors; Approve stock incentive plans; Shareholder proposals- gender non-discriminatory policy; vote on exec. Comp.; political contributions report; special meetings; poultry slaughter; lobbying priorities report. | Issuer and S/H | Yes | Against proposals 5-10 | For |
PDG REALTY SA EMPREENDIMENTOS E PARTICIPACOES, SAO | P7649U108 | 6/10/2010 | Approve protocol and justification of share merger; Ratify the hiring of Acal Consultoria Auditoria Company; Approve valuation report by Acal; Approve capital increase of company; Approve ammendment of corporate bylaws. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
YULON MOTOR CO LTD | Y9870K106 | 6/14/2010 | Approve 2009 financial statements; Approve distribution of 2009 profits as div. .3495 per share; Approve to revise asset acquisition or disposal; Approve to revise procedure of monetary loans and endorsements; Elect directors and supervisors; Aprrove to release competitive business prohibition. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION | 04010L103 | 6/7/2010 | Elect directors; Ratify KPMG as auditors; Authorize company to sell or issue shares of common stock. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
BLACKROCK KELSO CORP | 92533108 | 6/7/2010 | Elect directors; Amend companys certificate of incorporation and increase authorized shares from 100 mil to 200 mil; Ratify Deloitte as auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
PT BAKRIE SUMATERA PLANTATIONS TBK | Y7117V133 | 6/8/2010 | Approve Directors report and financial report for YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve balance sheet for 2009; Approve to determine the co.s profit utilization; Appoint auditors; Approve BOD restructuring; Approve restructuring of Articles of Association. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CHINA SOUTH LOCOMOTIVE & ROLLING STOCK CORPORATION | Y1516V109 | 6/17/2010 | Approve 2009 work report of BOD and supervisory committee; Approve 2009 final accounts; Approve 2009 profit distribution plan; Approve matters in relation to the A share; Approve external guarantees; Re- appoint auditors; Approve remuneration and welfare of directors; Authorize the BOD to issue, allot and deal with new shares not exceeding 20% of each of the issued shares; Approve change of English name. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KOREA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD, SEOUL | Y4871N100 | 6/18/2010 | Approve the 61st financial statement; Approve partial ammendment to the Articles of Incorporation; Elect external director; Approve the limit of remuneration for Directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
HYATT HOTELS CORP | 448579102 | 6/9/2010 | Elect directors; appoint auditors; Approval of employee stock purchase plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
ZHUZHOU CSR TIMES ELECTRIC CO LTD | Y9892N104 | 6/18/2010 | Approve report of BOD and supervisory committee for YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve financial statements for YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve profit distribution plan for YE 31 DEC 2009 and declare a final div.; Re-appoint auditors and authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Re-elect executive and non-executive directors; Authorize BOD to issue, allot, and deal with additional shares not exceeding 20% shares in issue. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
UAL CORPORATION | 902549807 | 6/10/2010 | Elect directors; Appoint auditors; Ammendment to restated certificate of incorporation to extend the 5% ownership limit. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
US AIRWAYS GROUP, INC. | 90341W108 | 6/10/2010 | Elect directors; Ratify appointment of KPMG as auditors; stockholder proposal- cumulative voting. | Issuer and S/H | Yes | Against proposal 03 | For | |||||||
CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO. LTD. | 17133Q106 | 6/18/2010 | Elect directors and independent directors; Ratify financial statements; Ratify distribution of 2009 earnings; Revision of Articles of Incorporation; 20% capital reduction; Revise operational procedures for endorsements; Elect 6th term supervisors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
FOSUN INTL LTD | Y2618Y108 | 6/22/2010 | Receive financial statements for YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare final dividend for YE 31 DEC 2009; Re-elect executive and non-executive directors; Authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Re-appoint auditors; Authorize directors to purchase shares not exceeding 10% of issued share capital; Authorize directors to issue, allot, and deal with additional shares not exceeding 20% issued share capital. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
FANUC LTD. | J13440102 | 6/29/2010 | Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings; Appoint directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MITSUI & CO., LTD. | J44690139 | 6/23/2010 | Approve appropriation of retained earnings; Appoint directors; Appoint a corporate auditor. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
ITOCHU CORPORATION | J2501P104 | 6/25/2010 | Approve appropriation of retained earnings; Amend articles of incorporation; Appoint directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION | Y1397N101 | 6/24/2010 | Approve the 2009 reports of the BOD and Supervisors; Approve 2009 financial accounts; Approve 2010 fixed assests investment budget; Approve profit distribution plan for 2009; Approve appointment of auditors for 2010; Approve proposed rights issue of A and H shares; Approve mid-term plan for capital management; Elect executive and non-executive directors; Elect external supervisors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. | 480838101 | 6/17/2010 | Elect directors; Appoint auditors; Approval of the JOS. A. BANK CLOTHERS INC. 2010 equity incentive plan. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
KINGBOARD CHEMICAL HOLDINGS LTD, GEORGE TOWN | G52562140 | 6/21/2010 | Approve the continuing connected transaction contemplated by the Drill Bits Agreement and the Proposed Annual Caps such terms shall have the meaning as defined in the circular to the shareholders of the company dated 27 MAY 2010. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
JSR CORPORATION | J2856K106 | 6/18/2010 | Approve appropriation of retained earnings; Amend articles to expand business lines; Appoint directors; Appoint a corporate auditor; Approve payment of bonuses to directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
INTEROIL CORPORATION | 460951106 | 6/22/2010 | Election of directors for ensuing year; Appoint auditors; Approve and ratify shareholder rights plan as amended. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
FANUC LTD. | J13440102 | 6/29/2010 | Approve appropriation of retained earnings; Appoint directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION | J43873116 | 6/29/2010 | Appoint directors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
CENTRON TELECOM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD | G20201102 | 6/23/2010 | Receive and consider financial statements for YE 31 DEC 2009; Declare final div.; Re-elect directors and authorize BOD to fix remuneration; Re-appoint auditors; Approve the issue of shares by way of bonus; Authorize to give mandate to directors to issue and repurchase shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
THE DAI-ICHI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED | J09748104 | 6/28/2010 | Appropriation of surplus for the fiscal YE 31 MARCH 2010; Distribution of surplus. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA LTD | Y69790106 | 6/29/2010 | Approve report of BOD and supervisory committee for YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve annual report and report of auditors for YE 31 DEC 2009; Approve profit distribution plan and rec. for final div.; Appoint non-executive director; Ammend articles of association; Approve general mandate for BOD to issue, allot, and deal with shares. | Issuer | Yes | For | For | |||||||
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | J4599L102 | 6/22/2010 | Approve appropriation of retained earnings; Appoint directors and corporate auditors. Shareholders proposals- Amendment to articles of corporation regarding financing for MBO; Disclosure of comp. paid to each officer. | Issuer | Yes | Against proposals 4 and 5 | For | |||||||
MAGAL SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD. | M6786D104 | 6/23/2010 | Re-elect directors; Approve terms of compensation for directors; Adopt 2010 Israeli share option plan; Ratify and approve re-appointment of auditors. | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
SIGNATURE
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.
Clough Global Allocation Fund | ||
By: | /s/ Edmund J. Burke | |
Edmund J. Burke President | ||
Date: | August 13, 2010 |