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: 811-05908
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Premium Dividend
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 10/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016
2X23 John Hancock Funds Premium Dividend
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AGL RESOURCES INC. Agenda Number: 934290610
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Security: 001204106
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 19-Nov-2015
Ticker: GAS
ISIN: US0012041069
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Mgmt For For
OF MERGER, DATED AUGUST 23, 2015, BY AND
AMONG THE SOUTHERN COMPANY, AMS CORP. AND
AGL RESOURCES INC.
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY Mgmt Against Against
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION THAT
MAY BE PAID OR MAY BECOME PAYABLE TO THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN
CONNECTION WITH, OR FOLLOWING, THE
CONSUMMATION OF THE MERGER.
3. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. Agenda Number: 934340958
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Security: 025537101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2016
Ticker: AEP
ISIN: US0255371017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS K. AKINS Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. BARNIE BEASLEY, Mgmt For For
JR.
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA A. GOODSPEED Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. HOAGLIN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA BEACH LIN Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. NOTEBAERT Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL III Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN S. RASMUSSEN Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLIVER G. RICHARD III Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SARA MARTINEZ TUCKER Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 934335969
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2016
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL A. DI PIAZZA, Mgmt For For
JR.
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD W. FISHER Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT T. FORD Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN H. HUTCHINS Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. KENNARD Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL B. Mgmt For For
MCCALLISTER
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETH E. MOONEY Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW K. ROSE Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVAL OF 2016 INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
5. POLITICAL SPENDING REPORT. Shr For Against
6. LOBBYING REPORT. Shr For Against
7. INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. Shr Against For
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934314129
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Security: 049560105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Feb-2016
Ticker: ATO
ISIN: US0495601058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. BEST Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIM R. COCKLIN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD W. DOUGLAS Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUBEN E. ESQUIVEL Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. GORDON Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. GRABLE Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. HAEFNER Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS C. MEREDITH Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY K. QUINN Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. SAMPSON Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. SPRINGER Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD WARE II Mgmt For For
2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1998 Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF
THE PLAN FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.
3. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT TO EXTEND THE
TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.
4. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
FISCAL 2016.
5. PROPOSAL FOR AN ADVISORY VOTE BY Mgmt For For
SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF
THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR
FISCAL 2015 ("SAY-ON-PAY").
6. PROPOSAL FOR AN ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY Mgmt 1 Year For
OF VOTE ON SAY-ON- PAY IN FUTURE YEARS
("SAY-ON-FREQUENCY").
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934269172
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Security: 060505617
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 22-Sep-2015
Ticker: BMLPRI
ISIN: US0605056177
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 RESOLVED, THAT THE BANK OF AMERICA Mgmt Against Against
CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS HEREBY RATIFY THE
OCTOBER 1, 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S
BYLAWS THAT PERMIT THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS THE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE THE
BOARD'S LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, INCLUDING
APPOINTING AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN, OR
APPOINTING A LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHEN
THE CHAIRMAN IS NOT AN INDEPENDENT
DIRECTOR.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934341568
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Security: 060505617
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2016
Ticker: BMLPRI
ISIN: US0605056177
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHARON L. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK O. BOVENDER, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE J.P. DE WECK Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD W. DONALD Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL, III Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS D. WOODS Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID YOST Mgmt For For
2. APPROVING OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (AN Mgmt For For
ADVISORY, NON-BINDING "SAY ON PAY"
RESOLUTION)
3. RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2016
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CLAWBACK AMENDMENT Shr Against For
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BLACK HILLS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934348625
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Security: 092113109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2016
Ticker: BKH
ISIN: US0921131092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
GARY L. PECHOTA Mgmt For For
MARK A. SCHOBER Mgmt For For
THOMAS J. ZELLER Mgmt For For
2. AUTHORIZATION OF AN INCREASE IN BLACK HILLS Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S AUTHORIZED INDEBTEDNESS FROM
$4 BILLION TO $8 BILLION
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS BLACK HILLS
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
4. ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 934341708
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Security: 15189T107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2016
Ticker: CNP
ISIN: US15189T1079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILTON CARROLL Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL P. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANIECE M. LONGORIA Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT J. MCLEAN Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE F. POUND Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. PROCHAZKA Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN O. RHENEY Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP R. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. WAREING Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2016.
3. APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. RATIFY THE AMENDMENT TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY, Mgmt Against Against
INC.'S BYLAWS TO DESIGNATE AN EXCLUSIVE
FORUM FOR CERTAIN LEGAL ACTIONS.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 934347039
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2016
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. BUNCH Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, Mgmt For For
JR.
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN V. FARACI Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JODY L. FREEMAN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAY HUEY EVANS Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RYAN M. LANCE Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARJUN N. MURTI Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Mgmt For For
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. REPORT ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. Shr For Against
5. PARTIAL DEFERRAL OF ANNUAL BONUS BASED ON Shr Against For
RESERVES METRICS.
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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 934347279
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Security: 25746U109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2016
Ticker: D
ISIN: US25746U1097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. BARR Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN E. DRAGAS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS F. FARRELL II Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. HARRIS Mgmt Against Against
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK J. KINGTON Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA J. ROYAL, M.D. Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. SPILMAN, Mgmt For For
JR.
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. WOLLARD Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2016
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION (SAY ON PAY)
4. REPORT ON LOBBYING Shr Against For
5. REPORT ON POTENTIAL IMPACT OF DENIAL OF A Shr Against For
CERTIFICATE FOR NORTH ANNA 3
6. RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shr For Against
7. REQUIRED NOMINATION OF DIRECTOR WITH Shr For Against
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE
8. REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL RISKS TO DOMINION Shr For Against
POSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
9. REPORT ON IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE DRIVEN Shr For Against
TECHNOLOGY CHANGES
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934351177
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Security: 26441C204
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2016
Ticker: DUK
ISIN: US26441C2044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. ANGELAKIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. BROWNING Mgmt For For
DANIEL R. DIMICCO Mgmt For For
JOHN H. FORSGREN Mgmt For For
LYNN J. GOOD Mgmt For For
ANN MAYNARD GRAY Mgmt For For
JOHN T. HERRON Mgmt For For
JAMES B. HYLER, JR. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. KENNARD Mgmt For For
E. MARIE MCKEE Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. MOORMAN IV Mgmt For For
CARLOS A. SALADRIGAS Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE DUKE ENERGY Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION
4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ELIMINATION Shr For Against
OF SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS IN DUKE
ENERGY CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING LOBBYING Shr For Against
EXPENSES DISCLOSURE
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FIRSTENERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 934357612
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Security: 337932107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2016
Ticker: FE
ISIN: US3379321074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
PAUL T. ADDISON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. ANDERSON Mgmt Withheld Against
WILLIAM T. COTTLE Mgmt Withheld Against
ROBERT B. HEISLER, JR. Mgmt For For
JULIA L. JOHNSON Mgmt Withheld Against
CHARLES E. JONES Mgmt For For
TED J. KLEISNER Mgmt For For
DONALD T. MISHEFF Mgmt For For
THOMAS N. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
ERNEST J. NOVAK, JR. Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER D. PAPPAS Mgmt For For
LUIS A. REYES Mgmt Withheld Against
GEORGE M. SMART Mgmt Withheld Against
DR. JERRY SUE THORNTON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
OFFICER COMPENSATION
4. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND AMENDED CODE
OF REGULATIONS TO REPLACE EXISTING
SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS WITH A
MAJORITY VOTING POWER THRESHOLD UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
5. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Mgmt For For
CODE OF REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT PROXY
ACCESS
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT - LOBBYING Shr For Against
RELATED
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT - CLIMATE Shr For Against
CHANGE RELATED
8. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: DIRECTOR ELECTION Shr For Against
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD
9. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shr For Against
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NATIONAL GRID PLC Agenda Number: 934250262
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Security: 636274300
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-Jul-2015
Ticker: NGG
ISIN: US6362743006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2. TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
3. TO RE-ELECT SIR PETER GERSHON Mgmt For For
4. TO RE-ELECT STEVE HOLLIDAY Mgmt For For
5. TO RE-ELECT ANDREW BONFIELD Mgmt For For
6. TO RE-ELECT JOHN PETTIGREW Mgmt For For
7. TO ELECT DEAN SEAVERS Mgmt For For
8. TO RE-ELECT NORA MEAD BROWNELL Mgmt For For
9. TO RE-ELECT JONATHAN DAWSON Mgmt For For
10. TO RE-ELECT THERESE ESPERDY Mgmt For For
11. TO RE-ELECT PAUL GOLBY Mgmt For For
12. TO RE-ELECT RUTH KELLY Mgmt For For
13. TO RE-ELECT MARK WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
14. TO REAPPOINT THE AUDITORS Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
15. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE Mgmt For For
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
16. TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
REPORT OTHER THAN THE REMUNERATION POLICY
17. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT Mgmt For For
ORDINARY SHARES
18. TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION)
19. TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS Mgmt For For
OWN ORDINARY SHARES (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
20. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO HOLD GENERAL Mgmt For For
MEETINGS ON 14 WORKING DAYS' NOTICE
(SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
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NISOURCE INC. Agenda Number: 934368425
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Security: 65473P105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2016
Ticker: NI
ISIN: US65473P1057
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. ABDOO Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARISTIDES S. CANDRIS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE S. DEVEYDT Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH HAMROCK Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH A. HENRETTA Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. JESANIS Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN T. KABAT Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Mgmt For For
2. TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ON AN Mgmt For For
ADVISORY BASIS.
3. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
4. TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
REGARDING REPORTS ON POLITICAL
CONTRIBUTIONS.
5. TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Against For
REGARDING A SENIOR EXECUTIVE EQUITY
RETENTION POLICY.
6. TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr For Against
REGARDING ACCELERATED VESTING OF EQUITY
AWARDS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES UPON A CHANGE
IN CONTROL.
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ONE GAS, INC Agenda Number: 934375850
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Security: 68235P108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-May-2016
Ticker: OGS
ISIN: US68235P1084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: PIERCE H. Mgmt For For
NORTON II
1.2 ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: EDUARDO A. Mgmt For For
RODRIGUEZ
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ONE GAS, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2016.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC Agenda Number: 934319573
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Security: 780259206
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Jan-2016
Ticker: RDSA
ISIN: US7802592060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF BG GROUP PLC Mgmt For For
BY THE COMPANY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING.
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC Agenda Number: 934402734
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Security: 780259206
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-May-2016
Ticker: RDSA
ISIN: US7802592060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. RECEIPT OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT Mgmt For For
3. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
BEN VAN BEURDEN
4. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GUY ELLIOTT
5. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
EULEEN GOH
6. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
SIMON HENRY
7. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY
8. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GERARD KLEISTERLEE
9. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
SIR NIGEL SHEINWALD
10. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
LINDA G. STUNTZ
11. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
HANS WIJERS
12. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
PATRICIA A. WOERTZ
13. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GERRIT ZALM
14. REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Mgmt For For
15. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Mgmt For For
16. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
17. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
18. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Mgmt For For
19. SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION Shr Against For
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TECO ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 934293907
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Security: 872375100
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 03-Dec-2015
Ticker: TE
ISIN: US8723751009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2015,
WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS THE MERGER
AGREEMENT, BY AND AMONG TECO ENERGY, INC.,
EMERA INC. AND EMERA US INC., A WHOLLY
OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF EMERA INC., AS
IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
2. TO APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES,
IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
3. TO APPROVE, ON A NONBINDING, ADVISORY Mgmt Against Against
BASIS, COMPENSATION THAT WILL OR MAY BECOME
PAYABLE BY TECO ENERGY, INC., TO ITS NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER.
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UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934301336
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Security: 902748102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 11-Dec-2015
Ticker: UIL
ISIN: US9027481020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER: PROPOSAL TO Mgmt For For
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2015, AS IT MAY BE
AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AND AMONG UIL
HOLDINGS CORPORATION, IBERDROLA USA, INC.
AND GREEN MERGER SUB, INC.
2. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PAYABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER AS
DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT: PROPOSAL
TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE,
CERTAIN EXISTING COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS
FOR UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND
PLAN OF MERGER.
3. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TO GRANT AUTHORITY Mgmt For For
TO PROXY HOLDERS TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF ONE OR
MORE ADJOURNMENTS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING,
IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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VECTREN CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934350783
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Security: 92240G101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-May-2016
Ticker: VVC
ISIN: US92240G1013
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
CARL L. CHAPMAN Mgmt For For
J.H. DEGRAFFENREIDT JR. Mgmt For For
JOHN D. ENGELBRECHT Mgmt For For
ANTON H. GEORGE Mgmt For For
MARTIN C. JISCHKE Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. JONES Mgmt For For
PATRICK K. MULLEN Mgmt For For
R. DANIEL SADLIER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. SMITH Mgmt For For
TERESA J. TANNER Mgmt For For
JEAN L. WOJTOWICZ Mgmt For For
2. APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION Mgmt For For
APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE VECTREN
CORPORATION NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
3. APPROVE THE VECTREN CORPORATION AT-RISK Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
4. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR VECTREN CORPORATION FOR
2016.
* Management position unknown
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) John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Andrew G. Arnott
Name Andrew G. Arnott
Title President
Date 08/26/2016