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: 811-05379
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 1414 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: John E. Denneen, Esq.
1414 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-486-1445
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, INC.
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ADTRAN INC Agenda Number: 932840348
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Security: 00738A106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: ADTN
ISIN: US00738A1060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS R. STANTON Mgmt For For
H. FENWICK HUSS Mgmt For For
ROSS K. IRELAND Mgmt For For
WILLIAM L. MARKS Mgmt For For
JAMES E. MATTHEWS Mgmt For For
BALAN NAIR Mgmt For For
ROY J. NICHOLS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ADTRAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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ALLIED NEVADA GOLD CORP Agenda Number: 932922671
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Security: 019344100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Jun-2008
Ticker: ANV
ISIN: US0193441005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT M. BUCHAN Mgmt For For
SCOTT A. CALDWELL Mgmt For For
W. DURAND EPPLER Mgmt For For
JOHN W. IVANY Mgmt For For
CAMERON A. MINGAY Mgmt For For
TERRY M. PALMER Mgmt For For
CARL PESCIO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL B. RICHINGS Mgmt For For
D. BRUCE SINCLAIR Mgmt For For
ROBERT G. WARDELL Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF EHRHARDT KEEFE Mgmt For For
STEINER & HOTTMAN PC AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ALLIED NEVADA Mgmt For For
2007 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE ALLIED NEVADA RESTRICTED SHARE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
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ANNTAYLOR STORES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932846732
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Security: 036115103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: ANN
ISIN: US0361151030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES J. BURKE, JR. Mgmt For For
DALE W. HILPERT Mgmt For For
RONALD W. HOVSEPIAN Mgmt For For
LINDA A. HUETT Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 2003 Mgmt For For
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
ASSOCIATE DISCOUNT STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
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ARKANSAS BEST CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932826211
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Security: 040790107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2008
Ticker: ABFS
ISIN: US0407901075
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I DIRECTOR
ROBERT A. DAVIDSON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM M. LEGG Mgmt For For
ALAN J. ZAKON Mgmt For For
II TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
III SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE DECLASSIFICATION Shr For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC. Agenda Number: 932888730
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Security: 130872104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-Jun-2008
Ticker: CALP
ISIN: US1308721042
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ALLAN L. COMSTOCK Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mgmt For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CHAPARRAL STEEL COMPANY Agenda Number: 932761857
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Security: 159423102
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Sep-2007
Ticker: CHAP
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, AS Mgmt For For
OF JULY 10, 2007, BY AND AMONG THE COMPANY,
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CORPORATION ("PARENT"), GVC,
INC. ("MERGER SUB"), AND, AS GUARANTOR OF PARENT
AND MERGER SUB'S OBLIGATIONS, GERDAU, S.A.,
PURSUANT TO WHICH PARENT WILL ACQUIRE THE COMPANY
THROUGH A MERGER AND THE COMPANY WILL CEASE
TO BE AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC COMPANY.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Mgmt For For
OF STOCKHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT
THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL
1.
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CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC. Agenda Number: 932779791
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Security: 218868107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 16-Nov-2007
Ticker: COCO
ISIN: US2188681074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JACK MASSIMINO Mgmt For For
HANK ADLER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008.
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CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932830044
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Security: 12618T105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Apr-2008
Ticker: CRAI
ISIN: US12618T1051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROWLAND T. MORIARTY Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. CONCANNON Mgmt For For
STEVEN C. SALOP Mgmt For For
WILLIAM T. SCHLEYER Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CRA'S 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN, INCLUDING INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF CRA COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN
BY 210,000.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS CRA'S Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 2008.
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DYNAMIC MATERIALS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932891585
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Security: 267888105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: BOOM
ISIN: US2678881051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DEAN K. ALLEN Mgmt For For
YVON PIERRE CARIOU Mgmt For For
BERNARD HUEBER Mgmt For For
GERARD MUNERA Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. GRAFF Mgmt For For
ROLF ROSPEK Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S SHORT TERM INCENTIVE Mgmt Abstain Against
PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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EFUNDS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932762885
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Security: 28224R101
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 07-Sep-2007
Ticker: EFD
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (THE Mgmt For For
"MERGER AGREEMENT"), DATED AS OF JUNE 26, 2007,
BY AND AMONG EFUNDS CORPORATION ("EFUNDS"),
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
("FIS") AND AGAMEMNON MERGER CORP., A WHOLLY-OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF FIS ("MERGER SUB") AND APPROVE
THE MERGER OF MERGER SUB WITH AND INTO EFUNDS
(THE "MERGER").
02 ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Mgmt For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT
THE TIME OF SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE THE MERGER, IF SUCH ADJOURNMENT
OR POSTPONEMENT IS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
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ENDEAVOUR MINING CAPITAL CORP. Agenda Number: 932750587
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Security: G3040R109
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 30-Jul-2007
Ticker: EDVMF
ISIN: KYG3040R1092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO CONSIDER AND, IF DEEMED ADVISABLE, TO PASS, Mgmt For For
WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENT, ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
OF EMCC'S DISINTERESTED SHAREHOLDERS APPROVING
THE ACQUISITION OF ALL OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF ENDEAVOUR FINANCIAL CORPORATION,
WHICH RESOLUTIONS ARE ATTACHED AS APPENDIX
A TO THE CORPORATION'S INFORMATION CIRCULAR
DATED JUNE 27, 2007.
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ENDEAVOUR MINING CAPITAL CORP. Agenda Number: 932772533
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Security: G3040R109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Oct-2007
Ticker: EDVMF
ISIN: KYG3040R1092
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF JORGE L. GAMARCI AS A DIRECTOR FOR Mgmt For For
A THREE YEAR TERM
1B ELECTION OF BILL KOUTSOURAS AS A DIRECTOR FOR Mgmt For For
A THREE YEAR TERM
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP, Mgmt For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR FOR THE CORPORATION
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AT A REMUNERATION TO BE
FIXED BY THE DIRECTORS
03 THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY Mgmt For For
BE PROPERLY TRANSACTED AT SUCH MEETING OR AT
ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDINGS INC. Agenda Number: 932912822
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Security: 29264F205
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2008
Ticker: ENDP
ISIN: US29264F2056
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JOHN J. DELUCCA Mgmt For For
DAVID P. HOLVECK Mgmt For For
GEORGE F. HORNER, III Mgmt For For
MICHAEL HYATT Mgmt For For
ROGER H. KIMMEL Mgmt For For
C.A. MEANWELL, MD. PHD. Mgmt For For
JOSEPH C. SCODARI Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. SPENGLER Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED
FOR ISSUANCE.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES INC. Agenda Number: 932878474
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Security: 293570107
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: ESVIF
ISIN: CA2935701078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION Mgmt For For
AT NINE (9).
02 DIRECTOR
N. MURRAY EDWARDS Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. GEDDES Mgmt For For
JAMES B. HOWE Mgmt For For
LEN O. KANGAS Mgmt For For
SELBY W. PORTER Mgmt For For
JOHN G. SCHROEDER Mgmt For For
KENNETH J. SKIRKA Mgmt For For
GAIL SURKAN Mgmt For For
BARTH WHITHAM Mgmt For For
03 THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, Mgmt For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION
FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION
IN FAVOUR OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCK OPTION PLAN OF THE CORPORATION, Mgmt Against Against
THE DETAILS OF WHICH, ARE MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR OF THE
CORPORATION DATED APRIL 11, 2008.
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FOSSIL, INC. Agenda Number: 932780326
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Security: 349882100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Nov-2007
Ticker: FOSL
ISIN: US3498821004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ELAINE AGATHER* Mgmt For For
TOM KARTSOTIS* Mgmt For For
JAL S. SHROFF* Mgmt For For
DONALD J. STONE* Mgmt For For
JAMES M. ZIMMERMAN** Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 5, 2008.
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FOSSIL, INC. Agenda Number: 932859931
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Security: 349882100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: FOSL
ISIN: US3498821004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KENNETH W. ANDERSON* Mgmt For For
JAMES E. SKINNER* Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. BARNES** Mgmt For For
JEFFREY N. BOYER** Mgmt For For
ELYSIA HOLT RAGUSA** Mgmt For For
JAMES M. ZIMMERMAN** Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE FOSSIL, INC. 2008 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 3, 2009.
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932746778
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Jul-2007
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
CELESTE VOLZ FORD Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007.
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. Agenda Number: 932869932
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Security: 35063R100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jun-2008
Ticker: FDRY
ISIN: US35063R1005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED J. AMOROSO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.N. KEATING, JR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STEVEN YOUNG Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. EARHART Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CELESTE VOLZ FORD Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Mgmt For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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FRONTEER DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC. Agenda Number: 932863512
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Security: 35903Q106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2008
Ticker: FRG
ISIN: CA35903Q1063
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED Mgmt For For
BY MANAGEMENT;
02 IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
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GAMMON GOLD INC. Agenda Number: 932925843
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Security: 36467T106
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 30-Jun-2008
Ticker: GRS
ISIN: CA36467T1066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 THE ELECTION OF THE PERSONS NOMINATED FOR ELECTION Mgmt For For
AS DIRECTORS OF GAMMON.
02 THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Mgmt For For
AS AUDITOR OF GAMMON AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE
AUDITOR
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION'S Mgmt For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE STOCK OPTION PLAN BY 1,100,000 FROM 22,500,000
TO 23,600,000 COMMON SHARES, AND AS OTHERWISE
DESCRIBED IN THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
FOR THE MEETING.
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION'S Mgmt For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE STOCK OPTION PLAN BY 1,400,000 FROM 23,600,000
TO 25,000,000 COMMON SHARES, EFFECTIVE AS OF
JANUARY 1, 2009.
05 THE APPROVAL OF THE CORRECTION TO THE CORPORATION'S Mgmt For For
BY-LAWS TO STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS
AS 9.
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IVANHOE MINES LTD. Agenda Number: 932865528
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Security: 46579N103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2008
Ticker: IVN
ISIN: CA46579N1033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT M. FRIEDLAND Mgmt For For
DAVID HUBERMAN Mgmt For For
JOHN MACKEN Mgmt For For
PETER MEREDITH Mgmt For For
BRET CLAYTON Mgmt For For
KJELD THYGESEN Mgmt For For
ROBERT HANSON Mgmt For For
MARKUS FABER Mgmt For For
HOWARD BALLOCH Mgmt For For
DAVID KORBIN Mgmt For For
R. EDWARD FLOOD Mgmt For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP CHARTERED Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION
AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
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KENNAMETAL INC. Agenda Number: 932770680
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Security: 489170100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Oct-2007
Ticker: KMT
ISIN: US4891701009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
I DIRECTOR
CARLOS M. CARDOSO Mgmt For For
A. PETER HELD Mgmt For For
LARRY D. YOST Mgmt For For
II RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008.
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KKR FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LLC Agenda Number: 932852278
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Security: 48248A306
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2008
Ticker: KFN
ISIN: US48248A3068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM F. ALDINGER Mgmt For For
TRACY L. COLLINS Mgmt For For
SATURNINO S. FANLO Mgmt For For
VINCENT PAUL FINIGAN Mgmt For For
PAUL M. HAZEN Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
ROSS J. KARI Mgmt For For
ELY L. LICHT Mgmt For For
DEBORAH H. MCANENY Mgmt For For
SCOTT C. NUTTALL Mgmt For For
WILLY R. STROTHOTTE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS KKR FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LLC'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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KNIGHT CAPITAL GROUP, INC. Agenda Number: 932858345
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Security: 499005106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: NITE
ISIN: US4990051066
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. BOLSTER Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY R. GRIFFITH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. JOYCE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. LAZAROWITZ Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS C. LOCKBURNER Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. MILDE Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE M. SHAHON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
2008.
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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932756541
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Security: 528872104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 23-Aug-2007
Ticker: LXRX
ISIN: US5288721047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 APPROVAL OF THE INVUS TRANSACTION, WHICH INCLUDES, Mgmt For For
AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ISSUANCE BY US OF APPROXIMATELY
50.8 MILLION SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK FOR
APPROXIMATELY $205 MILLION AND MAY INCLUDE
THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SHARES OF OUR COMMON
STOCK IN UP TO TWO RIGHTS OFFERINGS, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION INCREASING THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK
FROM 120 MILLION TO 300 MILLION.
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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agenda Number: 932824116
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Security: 528872104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: LXRX
ISIN: US5288721047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SAMUEL L. BARKER, PH.D. Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER J. SOBECKI Mgmt For For
JUDITH L. SWAIN, M.D. Mgmt For For
KATHLEEN M. WILTSEY Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 932832757
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Security: 533900106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2008
Ticker: LECO
ISIN: US5339001068
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
DAVID H. GUNNING Mgmt For For
G. RUSSELL LINCOLN Mgmt For For
HELLENE S. RUNTAGH Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS Mgmt For For
RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS, INCLUDING
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS AND ADDING PROVISIONS
REGARDING THE MECHANICS OF SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS Mgmt For For
RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS.
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS Mgmt For For
ALLOWING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE
CODE OF REGULATIONS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW.
05 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP. Agenda Number: 932877179
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Security: 564563104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2008
Ticker: MANT
ISIN: US5645631046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE J. PEDERSEN Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Mgmt For For
MARY K. BUSH Mgmt For For
BARRY G. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. COLEMAN Mgmt For For
W.R. FATZINGER, JR. Mgmt For For
DAVID E. JEREMIAH Mgmt For For
RICHARD J. KERR Mgmt For For
KENNETH A. MINIHAN Mgmt For For
STEPHEN W. PORTER Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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METAL MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932757909
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Security: 591097209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Sep-2007
Ticker: MM
ISIN: US5910972091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NORMAN R. BOBINS Mgmt For For
DANIEL W. DIENST Mgmt For For
JOHN T. DILACQUA Mgmt For For
ROBERT LEWON Mgmt For For
GERALD E. MORRIS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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METAL MANAGEMENT, INC. Agenda Number: 932814470
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Security: 591097209
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 14-Mar-2008
Ticker: MM
ISIN: US5910972091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, BY
AND AMONG SIMS GROUP LIMITED, MMI ACQUISITION
CORPORATION AND METAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ADJOURNMENTS OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION
OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE PROPOSAL.
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MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC. Agenda Number: 932833711
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Security: 55306N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2008
Ticker: MKSI
ISIN: US55306N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT R. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
GREGORY R. BEECHER Mgmt For For
JOHN R. BERTUCCI Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC. Agenda Number: 932911337
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Security: 67018T105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: NUS
ISIN: US67018T1051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
NEVIN N. ANDERSEN Mgmt For For
DANIEL W. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
JAKE GARN Mgmt For For
M. TRUMAN HUNT Mgmt For For
ANDREW D. LIPMAN Mgmt For For
STEVEN J. LUND Mgmt For For
PATRICIA NEGRON Mgmt For For
THOMAS R. PISANO Mgmt For For
BLAKE M. RONEY Mgmt For For
SANDRA N. TILLOTSON Mgmt For For
DAVID D. USSERY Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP. Agenda Number: 932875505
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Security: 697900108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2008
Ticker: PAAS
ISIN: CA6979001089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROSS J. BEATY Mgmt For For
GEOFFREY A. BURNS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. FLECKENSTEIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL LARSON Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J.J. MALONEY Mgmt For For
ROBERT P. PIROOZ Mgmt For For
PAUL B. SWEENEY Mgmt For For
DAVID C. PRESS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS' Mgmt For For
REMUNERATION.
04 ORDINARY RESOLUTION OF THE MEETING APPROVING Mgmt For For
THE ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY'S NEW STOCK OPTION
AND STOCK BONUS PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
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PASON SYSTEMS INC. Agenda Number: 932852343
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 702925108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2008
Ticker: PSYTF
ISIN: CA7029251088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 THE FIXING OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT SIX; Mgmt For For
02 IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES FOR Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS, AS SPECIFIED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
INFORMATION CIRCULAR;
03 IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE AUDITORS
OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
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PFEIFFER VACUUM TECHNOLOGY AG Agenda Number: 701551459
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: D6058X101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 28-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0006916604
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 07 MAY 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report, and the
report pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4)
of the German Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt Against Against
profit of EUR 76,095,135.07 as follows: payment
of a dividend of EUR 3.15 per no-par share
EUR 48,238,034.47 shall be carried forward
ex-div and payable date: 29 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Authorization to acquire own shares; the Company Mgmt For For
shall be authorized to acquire own shares of
up to 10 % of its share capital, at prices
not deviating more than 15% from the market
price, on or before 27 NOV 2009; the Board
of Managing Directors shall be authorized to
use the shares for all legally permissible
purposes, especially, to use the shares for
acquisition purposes or for satisfying conversion
or option rights, and to use the Shares as
employee shares; the Board of Managing Directors
shall also be authorized to dispose of the
shares in a manner other than the stock exchange
or a Rights offering if the shares are sold
at a price not materially below the market
price of the shares and retire the shares
6. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY Mgmt For For
: Ernst & Young AG, Es Chborn
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF
THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE
ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND
AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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POSSIS MEDICAL, INC. Agenda Number: 932788740
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 737407106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Dec-2007
Ticker: POSS
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
ROBERT G. DUTCHER Mgmt For For
MARY K. BRAINERD Mgmt For For
SEYMOUR J. MANSFIELD Mgmt For For
W.C. MATTISON, JR. Mgmt For For
WHITNEY A. MCFARLIN Mgmt For For
DONALD C. WEGMILLER Mgmt For For
RODNEY A. YOUNG Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 IN HIS DISCRETION, THE PROXY IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED Mgmt For For
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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RATIONAL AG, LANDSBERG AM LECH Agenda Number: 701510124
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: D6349P107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker:
ISIN: DE0007010803
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting No vote
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS
COMPANY. SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL
INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK
YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting No vote
MEETING IS 16 APR 08, WHERE AS THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE
- 1 BUSINESS DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting No vote
annual report for the 2007 FY with the report
of the supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and Group annual report pursuant
to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of the German
Commercial Code
2. Resolution on the appropriation of the distributable Mgmt For For
profit of EUR 67,359,092.99 as follows: payment
of a dividend of EUR 4.50 per no-par share
EUR 16,194,092.99 shall be carried forward
ex-dividend and payable date: 08 MAY 2008
3. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Mgmt For For
Directors
4. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Mgmt For For
Board
5. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008 FY: Mgmt For For
Roelfs WP Partner AG, Munich
6. Approval of the profit transfer agreement between Mgmt For For
the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary
Rational Komponenten GMBH, effective until
at least 31 DEC 2012
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RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO. Agenda Number: 932874868
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 759509102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 21-May-2008
Ticker: RS
ISIN: US7595091023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THOMAS W. GIMBEL Mgmt No vote
DAVID H. HANNAH Mgmt No vote
MARK V. KAMINSKI Mgmt No vote
GREGG J. MOLLINS Mgmt No vote
ANDREW G. SHARKEY III Mgmt No vote
02 TO APPROVE THE CORPORATE OFFICERS BONUS PLAN. Mgmt No vote
03 TO RATIFY KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt No vote
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PERFORM THE ANNUAL
AUDIT OF OUR 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
04 IN THE PROXYHOLDERS' DISCRETION ON SUCH OTHER Mgmt No vote
MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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SANDERSON FARMS, INC. Agenda Number: 932808085
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 800013104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Feb-2008
Ticker: SAFM
ISIN: US8000131040
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LAMPKIN BUTTS Mgmt For For
BEVERLY HOGAN Mgmt For For
PHIL K. LIVINGSTON Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. RITTER, JR. Mgmt For For
JOE F. SANDERSON, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY Mgmt For For
AND APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008.
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SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932799907
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 806882106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Jan-2008
Ticker: SCHN
ISIN: US8068821060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JILL SCHNITZER EDELSON Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. JOHANSEN Mgmt For For
MARK L. PALMQUIST Mgmt For For
RALPH R. SHAW Mgmt For For
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SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC. Agenda Number: 932885241
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 82823L106
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 14-May-2008
Ticker: SSRI
ISIN: CA82823L1067
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT SIX. Mgmt For For
02 DIRECTOR
JOHN R. BRODIE, FCA Mgmt For For
R.E. GORDON DAVIS Mgmt For For
DAVID L. JOHNSTON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM MEYER Mgmt For For
ROBERT A. QUARTERMAIN Mgmt For For
PETER W. TOMSETT Mgmt For For
03 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
AND AUTHORISING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTIONS SET OUT IN THE INFORMATION Mgmt For For
CIRCULAR APPROVING STOCK OPTION PLAN.
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda Number: 932823885
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 829073105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2008
Ticker: SSD
ISIN: US8290731053
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EARL F. CHEIT Mgmt For For
THOMAS J FITZMYERS Mgmt For For
BARRY LAWSON WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mgmt For For
CASH PROFIT SHARING PLAN
03 AMENDMENT AND RE-APPROVAL OF THE SIMPSON MANUFACTURING Mgmt For For
CO., INC. 1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TESCO CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932876141
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 88157K101
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 20-May-2008
Ticker: TESO
ISIN: CA88157K1012
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRED J. DYMENT Mgmt For For
GARY L. KOTT Mgmt For For
RAYMOND VANCE MILLIGAN Mgmt For For
JULIO M. QUINTANA Mgmt For For
NORMAN W. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
PETER K. SELDIN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL W. SUTHERLIN Mgmt For For
ROBERT M. TESSARI Mgmt For For
CLIFTON T. WEATHERFORD Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE CORPORATION'S Mgmt For For
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN UNDER AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN AGREEMENT
AND TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHAREHOLDER
RIGHTS PLAN AGREEMENT.
03 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, A Mgmt For For
NATIONAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS
OF THE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE
DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
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THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Agenda Number: 932911111
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 587118100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jun-2008
Ticker: MW
ISIN: US5871181005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GEORGE ZIMMER Mgmt For For
DAVID H. EDWAB Mgmt For For
RINALDO S. BRUTOCO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. Mgmt For For
SHELDON I. STEIN Mgmt For For
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM B. SECHREST Mgmt For For
LARRY R. KATZEN Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND Mgmt For For
AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO ALLOW THE COMPANY'S NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN.
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THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY Agenda Number: 932855628
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 887100105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: TBL
ISIN: US8871001058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
SIDNEY W. SWARTZ Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. SWARTZ Mgmt For For
IAN W. DIERY Mgmt For For
IRENE M. ESTEVES Mgmt For For
JOHN A. FITZSIMMONS Mgmt For For
VIRGINIA H. KENT Mgmt For For
KENNETH T. LOMBARD Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. MONEYPENNY Mgmt For For
PETER R. MOORE Mgmt For For
BILL SHORE Mgmt For For
TERDEMA L. USSERY, II Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932787243
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 885160101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-Dec-2007
Ticker: THO
ISIN: US8851601018
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
H. COLEMAN DAVIS III Mgmt For For
PETER B. ORTHWEIN Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. TOMSON Mgmt For For
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TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD. Agenda Number: 932835967
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 895945103
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: TOLWF
ISIN: CA8959451037
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
AT SIX (6).
02 DIRECTOR
KENNETH M. BAGAN Mgmt For For
DONALD R. LUFT Mgmt For For
GARY R. BUGEAUD Mgmt For For
DOUGLAS F. ROBINSON Mgmt For For
MURRAY L. COBBE Mgmt For For
KEVIN L. NUGENT Mgmt For For
03 THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Mgmt For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION AS SUCH.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ULURU INC. Agenda Number: 932876800
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 90403T100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2008
Ticker: ULU
ISIN: US90403T1007
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
WILLIAM W. CROUSE Mgmt For For
JEFFREY B. DAVIS Mgmt For For
KERRY P. GRAY Mgmt For For
W. ANTHONY VERNON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF LANE GORMAN Mgmt For For
TRUBITT, L.L.P. AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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UNIT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 932827213
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 909218109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 07-May-2008
Ticker: UNT
ISIN: US9092181091
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
KING P. KIRCHNER Mgmt For For
DON COOK Mgmt For For
J. MICHAEL ADCOCK Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Agenda Number: 932806384
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 913915104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Feb-2008
Ticker: UTI
ISIN: US9139151040
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
CONRAD A. CONRAD Mgmt For For
KIMBERLY J. MCWATERS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. Agenda Number: 932902136
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 969904101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-Jun-2008
Ticker: WSM
ISIN: US9699041011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
W. HOWARD LESTER Mgmt For For
ADRIAN D.P. BELLAMY Mgmt For For
PATRICK J. CONNOLLY Mgmt For For
ADRIAN T. DILLON Mgmt For For
ANTHONY A. GREENER Mgmt For For
TED W. HALL Mgmt For For
MICHAEL R. LYNCH Mgmt For For
RICHARD T. ROBERTSON Mgmt For For
DAVID B. ZENOFF Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 1, 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE EQUITY AWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAM. Mgmt For For
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 932784641
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 974637100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Dec-2007
Ticker: WGO
ISIN: US9746371007
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JERRY N. CURRIE Mgmt For For
LAWRENCE A. ERICKSON Mgmt For For
JOHN E. HERLITZ Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTS FOR
OUR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
* 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) Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
By (Signature) /s/ Charles M. Royce
Name Charles M. Royce
Title President
Date 08/19/2008