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: SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P.
200 BAY ST., RBC PLZ., SO
TOWER, SUITE 2600
TORONTO, ON 11111
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: THE PRENCIE-HALL CORP. SYSTEM,
MA
7 ST. PAUL STREET,
SUITE 820
BALTIMORE, MD 21202
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4169434202
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 12/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018
Sprott Focus Trust
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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED Agenda Number: 934765047
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Security: 008474108
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2018
Ticker: AEM
ISIN: CA0084741085
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Dr. Leanne M. Baker Mgmt For For
Sean Boyd Mgmt For For
Martine A. Celej Mgmt For For
Robert J. Gemmell Mgmt For For
Mel Leiderman Mgmt For For
Deborah McCombe Mgmt For For
James D. Nasso Mgmt For For
Dr. Sean Riley Mgmt For For
J. Merfyn Roberts Mgmt For For
Jamie C. Sokalsky Mgmt For For
2 Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Mgmt For For
Auditors of the Company for the ensuing
year and authorizing the Directors to fix
their remuneration.
3 Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, Mgmt For For
the passing of an ordinary resolution
approving an amendment to the Company's
Stock Option Plan.
4 Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, Mgmt For For
the passing of an ordinary resolution
confirming the adoption of the amended and
restated by-laws of the Company.
5 Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, Mgmt For For
the passing of a non-binding, advisory
resolution accepting the Company's approach
to executive compensation.
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AMGEN INC. Agenda Number: 934775101
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Security: 031162100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2018
Ticker: AMGN
ISIN: US0311621009
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Dr. Wanda M. Austin Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Bradway Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Dr. Brian J. Druker Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Eckert Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Mr. Greg C. Garland Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Mr. Fred Hassan Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Dr. Rebecca M. Mgmt For For
Henderson
1h. Election of Director: Mr. Frank C. Mgmt For For
Herringer
1i. Election of Director: Mr. Charles M. Mgmt For For
Holley, Jr.
1j. Election of Director: Dr. Tyler Jacks Mgmt For For
1k. Election of Director: Ms. Ellen J. Kullman Mgmt For For
1l. Election of Director: Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Mgmt For For
1m. Election of Director: Dr. R. Sanders Mgmt For For
Williams
2. Advisory vote to approve our executive Mgmt For For
compensation.
3. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as our independent registered public
accountants for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2018.
4. Stockholder proposal for an annual report Shr Against For
on the extent to which risks related to
public concern over drug pricing strategies
are integrated into our executive incentive
compensation.
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APPLE INC. Agenda Number: 934716068
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Security: 037833100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Feb-2018
Ticker: AAPL
ISIN: US0378331005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of director: James Bell Mgmt For For
1b. Election of director: Tim Cook Mgmt For For
1c. Election of director: Al Gore Mgmt For For
1d. Election of director: Bob Iger Mgmt For For
1e. Election of director: Andrea Jung Mgmt For For
1f. Election of director: Art Levinson Mgmt For For
1g. Election of director: Ron Sugar Mgmt For For
1h. Election of director: Sue Wagner Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as Apple's independent registered
public accounting firm for 2018
3. Advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation
4. Approval of the amended and restated Apple Mgmt For For
Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Plan
5. A shareholder proposal entitled Shr Against For
"Shareholder Proxy Access Amendments"
6. A shareholder proposal entitled "Human Shr Against For
Rights Committee"
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ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Agenda Number: 934769348
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Security: 04316A108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2018
Ticker: APAM
ISIN: US04316A1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Matthew R. Barger Mgmt For For
Seth W. Brennan Mgmt For For
Eric R. Colson Mgmt For For
Tench Coxe Mgmt For For
Stephanie G. DiMarco Mgmt For For
Jeffrey A. Joerres Mgmt For For
Andrew A. Ziegler Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the Appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our
Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December
31, 2018.
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ASHMORE GROUP PLC Agenda Number: 708548358
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Security: G0609C101
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 20-Oct-2017
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B132NW22
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE REPORT AND Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
2 TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR Mgmt For For
ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 OF 12.1 PENCE PER
ORDINARY SHARE
3 TO RE-ELECT MARK COOMBS AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
4 TO RE-ELECT TOM SHIPPEY AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESOLUTIONS 5 TO 9 Non-Voting
RELATING TO THE RE-ELECTION OF THE
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WILL BE
PASSED ONLY IF A MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST BY
INDEPENDENT SHAREHOLDERS ARE IN FAVOUR, IN
ADDITION TO A MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST BY ALL
SHAREHOLDERS BEING IN FAVOUR. THANK YOU.
5 TO RE-ELECT PETER GIBBS AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
6 TO RE-ELECT SIMON FRASER AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
7 TO RE-ELECT DAME ANNE PRINGLE AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
8 TO RE-ELECT DAVID BENNETT AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
9 TO RE-ELECT CLIVE ADAMSON AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
10 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION POLICY SET OUT Mgmt Against Against
IN THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
11 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT SET OUT Mgmt For For
IN THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
12 TO RE-APPOINT KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
13 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE Mgmt For For
REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS
14 TO AUTHORISE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND Mgmt For For
POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
15 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
16 TO AUTHORISE THE DIS-APPLICATION OF Mgmt For For
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UP TO 35,368,623 SHARES
17 TO AUTHORISE THE DIS-APPLICATION OF Mgmt For For
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UP TO A FURTHER
35,368,623 SHARES
18 TO AUTHORISE MARKET PURCHASES OF SHARES Mgmt For For
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BELOW RESOLUTION WILL Non-Voting
BE VOTED ON ONLY BY THE INDEPENDENT
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY. AS MARK COOMBS
AND HIS SPOUSE ARE INTERESTED IN THE
OUTCOME OF RESOLUTION 19 AND AS REQUIRED BY
THE TAKEOVER CODE, THEY WILL NOT VOTE ON
THAT RESOLUTION. THANK YOU.
19 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE WAIVER OF THE Mgmt For For
OBLIGATION UNDER RULE 9 OF THE TAKEOVER
CODE
20 TO REDUCE THE NOTICE PERIOD FOR GENERAL Mgmt For For
MEETINGS OTHER THAN AN ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. Agenda Number: 934745641
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Security: 084670702
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2018
Ticker: BRKB
ISIN: US0846707026
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Warren E. Buffett Mgmt For For
Charles T. Munger Mgmt For For
Gregory E. Abel Mgmt For For
Howard G. Buffett Mgmt For For
Stephen B. Burke Mgmt For For
Susan L. Decker Mgmt For For
William H. Gates III Mgmt For For
David S. Gottesman Mgmt For For
Charlotte Guyman Mgmt For For
Ajit Jain Mgmt For For
Thomas S. Murphy Mgmt For For
Ronald L. Olson Mgmt For For
Walter Scott, Jr. Mgmt For For
Meryl B. Witmer Mgmt For For
2. Shareholder proposal regarding methane gas Shr Against For
emissions.
3. Shareholder proposal regarding adoption of Shr Against For
a policy to encourage Berkshire
subsidiaries to issue annual sustainability
reports.
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BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD. Agenda Number: 934772737
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Security: 090697103
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 10-May-2018
Ticker: BIREF
ISIN: CA0906971035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 To fix the number of directors of the Mgmt For For
Corporation to be elected at the Meeting at
five (5).
2 DIRECTOR
Dennis A. Dawson Mgmt For For
Debra A. Gerlach Mgmt For For
Rebecca J. Morley Mgmt For For
James W. Surbey Mgmt For For
A. Jeffery Tonken Mgmt For For
3 To appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Mgmt For For
Accountants, as the auditors of the
Corporation and to authorize the board of
directors of the Corporation to fix their
remuneration as such.
4 To consider and, if deemed advisable, to Mgmt For For
pass an ordinary resolution, the full text
of which is set forth in the information
circular of the Corporation dated March 28,
2018, to approve the Advance Notice By-Law
of the Corporation relating to the advance
notice of nominations of directors.
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CIRRUS LOGIC, INC. Agenda Number: 934648924
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Security: 172755100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 28-Jul-2017
Ticker: CRUS
ISIN: US1727551004
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
JOHN C. CARTER Mgmt For For
ALEXANDER M. DAVERN Mgmt For For
TIMOTHY R. DEHNE Mgmt For For
CHRISTINE KING Mgmt For For
JASON P. RHODE Mgmt For For
ALAN R. SCHUELE Mgmt For For
WILLIAM D. SHERMAN Mgmt For For
DAVID J. TUPMAN Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2018.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTES TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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CLARKSON PLC Agenda Number: 709187670
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Security: G21840106
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 10-May-2018
Ticker:
ISIN: GB0002018363
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR Mgmt For For
THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017, TOGETHER
WITH THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND
EXTERNAL AUDITOR ON THOSE ACCOUNTS
2 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL STATEMENT BY THE Mgmt For For
CHAIR OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND THE
ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION
3 TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 50 PENCE PER Mgmt For For
ORDINARY SHARE OF 25 PENCE EACH IN THE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN RESPECT OF THE
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
4 TO RE-ELECT JAMES HUGHES-HALLETT AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
5 TO RE-ELECT ANDI CASE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY
6 TO RE-ELECT PETER M. ANKER AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY
7 TO RE-ELECT JEFF WOYDA AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY
8 TO RE-ELECT PETER BACKHOUSE AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY
9 TO RE-ELECT BIRGER NERGAARD AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY
10 TO RE-ELECT MARIE-LOUISE CLAYTON AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
11 TO RE-ELECT ED WARNER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY
12 TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY
13 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Mgmt For For
TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR
14 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
IN THE COMPANY
15 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY AND ANY SUBSIDIARY Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION 16 IS Non-Voting
CONDITIONAL ON PASSING RESOLUTION 14. THANK
YOU
16 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT EQUITY Mgmt For For
SECURITIES FOR CASH
17 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS Mgmt For For
OWN SHARES
18 TO APPROVE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE COMPANY, Mgmt For For
OTHER THAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS BEING
CALLED ON NOT LESS THAN 14 CLEAR DAYS
NOTICE
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934785784
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Security: 30231G102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2018
Ticker: XOM
ISIN: US30231G1022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of Director: Susan K. Avery Mgmt For For
1b. Election of Director: Angela F. Braly Mgmt For For
1c. Election of Director: Ursula M. Burns Mgmt For For
1d. Election of Director: Kenneth C. Frazier Mgmt For For
1e. Election of Director: Steven A. Kandarian Mgmt For For
1f. Election of Director: Douglas R. Oberhelman Mgmt For For
1g. Election of Director: Samuel J. Palmisano Mgmt For For
1h. Election of Director: Steven S Reinemund Mgmt For For
1i. Election of Director: William C. Weldon Mgmt For For
1j. Election of Director: Darren W. Woods Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of Independent Auditors (page Mgmt For For
25)
3. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Mgmt For For
Compensation (page 26)
4. Independent Chairman (page 54) Shr For Against
5. Special Shareholder Meetings (page 55) Shr Against For
6. Board Diversity Matrix (page 56) Shr Against For
7. Report on Lobbying (page 58) Shr Against For
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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC. Agenda Number: 934641324
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Security: 349915108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-Jul-2017
Ticker: FSM
ISIN: CA3499151080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT SEVEN. Mgmt For For
02 DIRECTOR
JORGE GANOZA DURANT Mgmt For For
SIMON RIDGWAY Mgmt For For
MARIO SZOTLENDER Mgmt For For
ROBERT GILMORE Mgmt For For
DAVID FARRELL Mgmt For For
DAVID LAING Mgmt For For
ALFREDO SILLAU Mgmt For For
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP AS AUDITORS OF Mgmt For For
THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AND ENTITLEMENTS Mgmt Against Against
UNDER THE COMPANY'S SHARE UNIT PLAN.
05 TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY Mgmt For For
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC. Agenda Number: 934818595
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Security: 349915108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2018
Ticker: FSM
ISIN: CA3499151080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 To set the number of Directors at seven. Mgmt For For
2 DIRECTOR
Jorge Ganoza Durant Mgmt For For
Simon Ridgway Mgmt For For
Mario Szotlender Mgmt For For
David Farrell Mgmt For For
David Laing Mgmt For For
Alfredo Sillau Mgmt For For
Kylie Dickson Mgmt For For
3 Appointment of KPMG LLP as Auditors of the Mgmt For For
Company for the ensuing year and
authorizing the Directors to fix their
remuneration.
4 To approve amendments to the Company's Mgmt For For
Advance Notice Policy.
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FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934769677
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Security: 351858105
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 09-May-2018
Ticker: FNV
ISIN: CA3518581051
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
PIERRE LASSONDE Mgmt For For
DAVID HARQUAIL Mgmt For For
TOM ALBANESE Mgmt For For
DEREK W. EVANS Mgmt For For
CATHARINE FARROW Mgmt For For
LOUIS GIGNAC Mgmt For For
RANDALL OLIPHANT Mgmt For For
DAVID R. PETERSON Mgmt For For
2 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, Mgmt For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE
CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S APPROACH TO Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S SHARE COMPENSATION PLAN AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 934716602
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Security: 354613101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Feb-2018
Ticker: BEN
ISIN: US3546131018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1a. Election of director: Peter K. Barker Mgmt For For
1b. Election of director: Mariann Byerwalter Mgmt For For
1c. Election of director: Charles E. Johnson Mgmt For For
1d. Election of director: Gregory E. Johnson Mgmt For For
1e. Election of director: Rupert H. Johnson, Mgmt For For
Jr.
1f. Election of director: Mark C. Pigott Mgmt For For
1g. Election of director: Chutta Ratnathicam Mgmt For For
1h. Election of director: Laura Stein Mgmt For For
1i. Election of director: Seth H. Waugh Mgmt For For
1j. Election of director: Geoffrey Y. Yang Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's
independent registered public accounting
firm for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2018.
3. Stockholder proposal requesting a Board Shr Against For
report on lobbying activities and
expenditures, if properly presented at the
Annual Meeting.
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FRESNILLO PLC Agenda Number: 709352722
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Security: G371E2108
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 30-May-2018
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B2QPKJ12
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 RECEIVING THE 2017 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE FINAL DIVIDEND: 29.8 US Mgmt For For
CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARE
3 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT ON Mgmt For For
REMUNERATION
4 RE-ELECTION OF MR ALBERTO BAILLERES Mgmt For For
5 RE-ELECTION OF MR ALEJANDRO BAILLERES Mgmt For For
6 RE-ELECTION OF MR JUAN BORDES Mgmt For For
7 RE-ELECTION OF MR ARTURO FERNANDEZ Mgmt For For
8 RE-ELECTION OF MR JAIME LOMELIN Mgmt For For
9 RE-ELECTION OF MR FERNANDO RUIZ Mgmt For For
10 RE-ELECTION OF MR CHARLES JACOB Mgmt For For
11 RE-ELECTION OF MS BARBARA GARZA LAGUERA Mgmt For For
12 RE-ELECTION OF MR JAIME SERRA Mgmt For For
13 RE-ELECTION OF MR ALBERTO TIBURCIO Mgmt For For
14 RE-ELECTION OF DAME JUDITH MACGREGOR Mgmt For For
15 ELECTION OF MS GEORGINA KESSEL Mgmt For For
16 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DIRECTORS' Mgmt For For
REMUNERATION POLICY
17 RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
18 AUTHORITY TO SET THE REMUNERATION OF THE Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
19 DIRECTORS' AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
20 AUTHORITY TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
FOR SHARES ISSUED WHOLLY FOR CASH
21 AUTHORITY TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
FOR SHARES ISSUED WHOLLY FOR CASH AND USED
ONLY FOR FINANCING ACQUISITIONS OR CAPITAL
INVESTMENTS
22 AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS Mgmt For For
OWN SHARES
23 NOTICE PERIOD FOR A GENERAL MEETING Mgmt For For
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FRP HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 934794430
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Security: 30292L107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-May-2018
Ticker: FRPH
ISIN: US30292L1070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Approval of the agreement of purchase and Mgmt For For
sale (the "Sale Agreement"), dated as of
March 22, 2018, by and among FRP Holdings,
Inc. ("FRP"), certain of its subsidiaries
(collectively, "Seller") and BRE Foxtrot
Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Purchaser") (the "Asset Sale
Proposal").
2. Approval of, on a non-binding, advisory Mgmt For For
basis, the compensation that may be paid or
become payable to certain of FRP's named
executive officers, in connection with the
transactions contemplated by the Sale
Agreement, including the agreements and
understandings ("Sale-Related Compensation
Proposal")
3. Approval of an adjournment of the annual Mgmt For For
meeting, if necessary, to solicit
additional proxies if there are not
sufficient votes in favor of the Asset Sale
Proposal (the "Adjournment Proposal")
4. DIRECTOR
John D. Baker II Mgmt For For
Charles E Commander III Mgmt For For
H. W. Shad III Mgmt For For
Martin E. Stein, Jr. Mgmt For For
William H. Walton III Mgmt For For
5. Ratification of the audit committee's Mgmt For For
selection of FRP's independent registered
public accounting firm, Hancock Askew &
Co., LLP (the "Auditor Proposal")
6. Approval of, on an advisory basis, the Mgmt For For
compensation of FRP's named executive
officers (the "Compensation Proposal")
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GAMESTOP CORP. Agenda Number: 934822455
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Security: 36467W109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Jun-2018
Ticker: GME
ISIN: US36467W1099
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A Re-election of Director: Daniel A. DeMatteo Mgmt For For
1B Re-election of Director: Jerome L. Davis Mgmt For For
1C Re-election of Director: Thomas N. Kelly Mgmt For For
Jr.
1D Re-election of Director: Shane S. Kim Mgmt For For
1E Re-election of Director: Steven R. Koonin Mgmt For For
1F Re-election of Director: Gerald R. Mgmt For For
Szczepanski
1G Re-election of Director: Kathy P. Vrabeck Mgmt For For
1H Re-election of Director: Lawrence S. Zilavy Mgmt For For
2. Advisory vote on executive compensation Mgmt For For
3. Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as independent registered public
accounting firm for fiscal 2018
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GARMIN LTD Agenda Number: 934795090
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Security: H2906T109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Jun-2018
Ticker: GRMN
ISIN: CH0114405324
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Election of Andrew Etkind as ad hoc Mgmt For For
Chairman of the Meeting
2. Approval of Garmin Ltd.'s 2017 Annual Mgmt For For
Report, including the consolidated
financial statements of Garmin Ltd. for the
fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 and the
statutory financial statements of Garmin
Ltd. for the fiscal year ended December 30,
2017
3. Approval of the appropriation of available Mgmt For For
earnings
4. Approval of the payment of a cash dividend Mgmt For For
in the aggregate amount of US $2.12 per
outstanding share out of Garmin Ltd.'s
general reserve from capital contribution
in four equal installments
5. Discharge of the members of the Board of Mgmt For For
Directors and the members of Executive
Management from liability for the fiscal
year ended December 30, 2017
6A. Re-election of Director: Min H. Kao Mgmt For For
6B. Re-election of Director: Joseph J. Hartnett Mgmt For For
6C. Re-election of Director: Charles W. Peffer Mgmt For For
6D. Re-election of Director: Clifton A. Pemble Mgmt For For
6E. Re-election of Director: Rebecca R. Tilden Mgmt For For
6F. Election of Director: Jonathan C. Burrell Mgmt For For
7. Re-election of Min H. Kao as Executive Mgmt For For
Chairman of the Board of Directors for a
term extending until completion of the next
annual general meeting
8A. Re-election of Compensation Committee Mgmt For For
Member: Joseph J. Hartnett
8B. Re-election of Compensation Committee Mgmt For For
Member: Charles W. Peffer
8C. Re-election of Compensation Committee Mgmt For For
Member: Rebecca R. Tilden
8D. Election of Compensation Committee Member: Mgmt For For
Jonathan C. Burrell
9. Re-election of the law firm of Reiss+Preuss Mgmt For For
LLP as independent voting rights
representative for a term extending until
completion of the next annual general
meeting
10 Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Mgmt For For
Young LLP as Garmin Ltd.'s independent
registered public accounting firm for the
2018 fiscal year and re-election of Ernst &
Young Ltd as Garmin Ltd.'s statutory
auditor for another one-year term
11. Advisory vote on executive compensation Mgmt For For
12. Binding vote to approve Fiscal Year 2019 Mgmt For For
maximum aggregate compensation for the
Executive Management
13. Binding vote to approve maximum aggregate Mgmt For For
compensation for the Board of Directors for
the period between the 2018 Annual General
Meeting and the 2019 Annual General Meeting
14. Amendment of Articles of Association as to Mgmt For For
persons who can act as chairman of general
meetings
15. Amendment of Articles of Association to add Mgmt For For
authorized share capital
16. Any new or modified agenda items (other Mgmt Against Against
than those in the invitation to the meeting
and the proxy statement) or new or modified
proposals or motions with respect to those
agenda items set forth in the invitation to
the meeting and the proxy statement that
may be properly put forth before the Annual
General Meeting
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GENTEX CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934766392
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Security: 371901109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2018
Ticker: GNTX
ISIN: US3719011096
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Leslie Brown Mgmt For For
Gary Goode Mgmt For For
James Hollars Mgmt For For
John Mulder Mgmt For For
Richard Schaum Mgmt For For
Frederick Sotok Mgmt For For
James Wallace Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as the Company's auditors for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
3. To approve, on an advisory basis, Mgmt For For
compensation of the Company's named
executive officers.
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. Agenda Number: 934721487
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Security: 423452101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Mar-2018
Ticker: HP
ISIN: US4234521015
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. Election of Director: Kevin G. Cramton Mgmt For For
1B. Election of Director: Randy A. Foutch Mgmt For For
1C. Election of Director: Hans Helmerich Mgmt For For
1D. Election of Director: John W. Lindsay Mgmt For For
1E. Election of Director: Paula Marshall Mgmt For For
1F. Election of Director: Jose R. Mas Mgmt For For
1G. Election of Director: Thomas A. Petrie Mgmt For For
1H. Election of Director: Donald F. Robillard, Mgmt For For
Jr.
1I. Election of Director: Edward B. Rust, Jr. Mgmt For For
1J. Election of Director: John D. Zeglis Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Mgmt For For
auditors for 2018.
3. Advisory vote on executive compensation. Mgmt For For
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HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC LONDON Agenda Number: 709294906
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Security: G4611M107
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 25-May-2018
Ticker:
ISIN: GB00B1FW5029
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 TO RECEIVE THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
2 TO APPROVE THE 2017 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
REPORT (EXCLUDING THE DIRECTORS'
REMUNERATION POLICY)
3 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
POLICY
4 TO APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND: 1.965 US Mgmt For For
CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARE
5 TO RE-ELECT GRAHAM BIRCH AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY
6 TO RE-ELECT JORGE BORN JR. AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY
7 TO RE-ELECT IGNACIO BUSTAMANTE AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
8 TO RE-ELECT EDUARDO HOCHSCHILD AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
9 TO RE-ELECT EILEEN KAMERICK AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY
10 TO ELECT DIONISIO ROMERO PAOLETTI AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
11 TO RE-ELECT MICHAEL RAWLINSON AS A DIRECTOR Mgmt For For
OF THE COMPANY
12 TO RE-ELECT SANJAY SARMA AS A DIRECTOR OF Mgmt For For
THE COMPANY
13 TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
14 TO AUTHORISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET THE Mgmt For For
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
15 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
16 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2018 HOCHSCHILD Mgmt For For
MINING PLC LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION 17 IS Non-Voting
CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING OF RESOLUTION 15
AND 18 IS CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING OF
RESOLUTION 15 AND GRANTING OF ANY AUTHORITY
UNDER RESOLUTION 17. THANK YOU
17 TO DISAPPLY STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
18 TO DISAPPLY STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS TO Mgmt For For
FINANCE AN ACQUISITION OR OTHER CAPITAL
INVESTMENT
19 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET Mgmt For For
PURCHASES OF ITS OWN SHARES
20 TO AUTHORISE GENERAL MEETINGS OTHER THAN Mgmt For For
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS TO BE CALLED ON NOT
LESS THAN 14 CLEAR DAYS' NOTICE
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INDUSTRIAS BACHOCO, S.A.B. DE C.V. Agenda Number: 934773638
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 456463108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2018
Ticker: IBA
ISIN: US4564631087
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. Presentation and approval, as appropriate Mgmt For
of: a) the Chief Executive Officer's
report, together with the opinion of the
External Auditor of the Company, relating
to the fiscal year ended on December 31,
2017, as well as the opinion of the Board
of Directors on the contents of such
report; b) the report of the Board of
Directors with respect to the main
accounting and reporting policies and
criteria used in the preparation of the
financial information of the Company,and
report on the ...(due to space limits, see
proxy material for full proposal).
2. Presentation of the report on compliance Mgmt For
with tax obligations of the last audited
fiscal year of the Company. Resolutions in
this regard.
3. Proposal of application of the income Mgmt For
statement for fiscal year 2017, which
includes the presentation and approval, as
appropriate, of the proposal to declare and
pay cash dividends. Resolutions in this
regard.
4. Proposal to establish the maximum amount of Mgmt For
funds that may be used to buy Company
shares. Resolutions in this regard.
5. Appointment, or as appropriate, Mgmt For
ratification of the members of the Board of
Directors and Secretary, as well as
determination of independence of
independent board members, in terms of the
Securities Market Law. Resolutions in this
regard.
6. Appointment or, as appropriate, Mgmt For
ratification of the Chairman and members of
the Auditing and Corporate Practices
Committee of the Company. Resolutions in
this regard.
7. Determine the compensation corresponding to Mgmt For
the members of the Board of Directors of
the Company and the Secretary of the Board
of Directors, as well as to the Chairman
and members of the Auditing and Corporate
Practices Committee of the Company.
Resolutions in this regard.
8. Appointment of special delegates of the Mgmt For
Company to attend General Shareholders
Meetings of the Company's subsidiaries, as
well as to formalize the resolutions of the
Meeting. Resolutions in this regard.
9. Reading and approval, as appropriate, of Mgmt For
the minutes of meeting.
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KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 934679688
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 489398107
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 12-Oct-2017
Ticker: KW
ISIN: US4893981070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF KENNEDY- WILSON Mgmt For For
HOLDINGS, INC. ("KWH") COMMON STOCK TO
SHAREHOLDERS OF KENNEDY WILSON EUROPE REAL
ESTATE PLC ("KWE") IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY KWH OF THE
OUTSTANDING SHARES OF KWE (OTHER THAN
SHARES OWNED BY KWH OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR
HELD IN TREASURY) (THE "SHARE ISSUANCE
PROPOSAL").
2. TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE SHARE
ISSUANCE PROPOSAL.
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KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda Number: 934815373
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 489398107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 14-Jun-2018
Ticker: KW
ISIN: US4893981070
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Director: William J. McMorrow Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Director: Kent Mouton Mgmt For For
1.3 Election of Director: Norman Creighton Mgmt For For
2. To approve, on an advisory nonbinding Mgmt For For
basis, the compensation of the Company's
named executive officers.
3. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Mgmt For For
the Company's independent registered
accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal year.
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MAJOR DRILLING GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. Agenda Number: 934662607
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 560909103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Sep-2017
Ticker: MJDLF
ISIN: CA5609091031
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
EDWARD J. BREINER Mgmt For For
JEAN DESROSIERS Mgmt For For
FRED J. DYMENT Mgmt For For
DAVID A. FENNELL Mgmt For For
DENIS LAROCQUE Mgmt For For
C. MCLEOD-SELTZER Mgmt For For
JANICE G. RENNIE Mgmt For For
DAVID B. TENNANT Mgmt For For
JO MARK ZUREL Mgmt For For
02 IN RESPECT OF ACCEPTING THE ADVISORY Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BOARD'S APPROACH
TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS SET FORTH IN
THE MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR OF THE
CORPORATION DATED JULY 10, 2017.
03 IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE
CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
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MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC. Agenda Number: 934750248
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 566324109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2018
Ticker: MMI
ISIN: US5663241090
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Nicholas F. McClanahan Mgmt For For
William A. Millichap Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young Mgmt For For
LLP as the Company's independent registered
public accounting firm for the year ending
December 31, 2018.
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MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC. Agenda Number: 934751911
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 55306N104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2018
Ticker: MKSI
ISIN: US55306N1046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Gerald G. Colella Mgmt No vote
Elizabeth A. Mora Mgmt No vote
2. The approval, on an advisory basis, of Mgmt No vote
executive compensation.
3. The ratification of the selection of Mgmt No vote
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our
independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December 31, 2018.
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OSISKO MINING INC. Agenda Number: 934834385
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 688281104
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 29-Jun-2018
Ticker: OBNNF
ISIN: CA6882811046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
John Burzynski Mgmt For For
Jose Vizquerra Mgmt For For
Sean Roosen Mgmt For For
Robert Wares Mgmt For For
Patrick F.N. Anderson Mgmt For For
Keith McKay Mgmt For For
Amy Satov Mgmt For For
Murray John Mgmt For For
David Christie Mgmt For For
B. Alvarez Calderon Mgmt For For
2 Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mgmt For For
as Auditors of the Corporation for the
ensuing year and authorizing the Directors
to fix their remuneration.
3 To consider and, if deemed appropriate, to Mgmt For For
pass with or without variation, a new
general By-Law No. 1 for the Corporation,
as more particularly described in the
accompanying management information
circular.
4 To consider and, if deemed advisable, to Mgmt Against Against
pass a resolution, with or without
variation, ratifying and approving the
stock option plan of the Corporation and
the unallocated rights, options and other
entitlements thereunder.
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PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP. Agenda Number: 934775428
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 697900108
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 09-May-2018
Ticker: PAAS
ISIN: CA6979001089
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Ross J. Beaty Mgmt For For
Michael Steinmann Mgmt For For
Michael L. Carroll Mgmt For For
Neil de Gelder Mgmt For For
David C. Press Mgmt For For
Walter T. Segsworth Mgmt For For
Gillian D. Winckler Mgmt For For
2 Appointment of Deloitte LLP as Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Corporation for the ensuing year and
authorizing the Directors to fix their
remuneration.
3 To consider and, if thought appropriate, to Mgmt For For
pass an ordinary resolution approving the
Corporation's approach to executive
compensation, the complete text of which is
set out in the Information Circular for the
Meeting.
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PASON SYSTEMS INC. Agenda Number: 934779868
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 702925108
Meeting Type: Annual and Special
Meeting Date: 03-May-2018
Ticker: PSYTF
ISIN: CA7029251088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 Fixing the number of directors at five (5). Mgmt For For
2 DIRECTOR
James D. Hill Mgmt For For
James B. Howe Mgmt For For
Marcel Kessler Mgmt For For
T. Jay Collins Mgmt For For
Judi M. Hess Mgmt For For
3 Appointment of Deloitte LLP as Auditors of Mgmt For For
the Corporation for the ensuing year and
authorizing the Directors to fix their
remuneration.
4 A non-binding, advisory ("Say on Pay") vote Mgmt For For
to Pason's approach to executive
compensation.
5 To approve the 2018 stock option plan. Mgmt Against Against
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SEABRIDGE GOLD INC. Agenda Number: 934831947
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 811916105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Jun-2018
Ticker: SA
ISIN: CA8119161054
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 To fix the number of Directors of the Mgmt For For
Corporation at eight (8).
2 DIRECTOR
A. Frederick Banfield Mgmt For For
Rudi P. Fronk Mgmt For For
Eliseo Gonzalez-Urien Mgmt For For
Richard C. Kraus Mgmt For For
Jay S. Layman Mgmt For For
Clem Pelletier Mgmt For For
John W. Sabine Mgmt For For
Gary A. Sugar Mgmt For For
3 To appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mgmt For For
as Auditors of the Corporation for the
ensuing year.
4 To authorize the Directors to fix the Mgmt For For
remuneration to be paid to the auditors.
5 To approve an increase in the number of Mgmt For For
shares reserved for issue under the
Corporation's Stock Option Plan and
Restricted Share Unit Plan by a combined
total of 700,000 shares, made up of an
increase in the number of shares reserved
for issue under stock options and
restricted share units by 600,000 and
100,000, respectively, as more particularly
set out in the Management Proxy Circular in
respect of the Meeting.
6 To approve, by a majority of disinterested Mgmt For For
shareholders, the grant of 300,000 stock
options to directors of the Corporation as
more particularly set out in the Management
Proxy Circular in respect of the Meeting.
7 To approve, by a majority of disinterested Mgmt For For
shareholders, the proposed grant of 50,000
options to a new director as more
particularly set out in the Management
Proxy Circular in respect of the Meeting.
8 To transact such other business as may Mgmt For For
properly come before the Meeting.
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SMART SAND, INC. Agenda Number: 934806918
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 83191H107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Jun-2018
Ticker: SND
ISIN: US83191H1077
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Andrew Speaker Mgmt For For
Colin M. Leonard Mgmt For For
2. Ratification of the selection of Grant Mgmt For For
Thornton LLP as the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm for the
year ending December 31, 2018.
3. Approval on an advisory (and non-binding) Mgmt For For
basis of the compensation paid to the
Company's named executive officers for the
year ended December 31, 2017.
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SYNTEL, INC. Agenda Number: 934798731
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 87162H103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-Jun-2018
Ticker: SYNT
ISIN: US87162H1032
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
Paritosh K. Choksi Mgmt For For
Bharat Desai Mgmt For For
Thomas Doeke Mgmt For For
Rakesh Khanna Mgmt For For
Rajesh Mashruwala Mgmt For For
Prashant Ranade Mgmt For For
Vinod K. Sahney Mgmt For For
Rex E. Schlaybaugh, Jr. Mgmt For For
Neerja Sethi Mgmt For For
2. An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve Mgmt For For
the compensation paid to Syntel's named
executive officers.
3. A non-binding resolution to ratify the Mgmt For For
appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as
Syntel's independent registered public
accounting firm for the current fiscal
year.
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TGS-NOPEC GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY ASA, NARSNES Agenda Number: 709262036
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: R9138B102
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 08-May-2018
Ticker:
ISIN: NO0003078800
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
CMMT SHARES HELD IN AN OMNIBUS/NOMINEE ACCOUNT Non-Voting
NEED TO BE RE-REGISTERED IN THE BENEFICIAL
OWNERS NAME TO BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AT
MEETINGS. SHARES WILL BE TEMPORARILY
TRANSFERRED TO A SEPARATE ACCOUNT IN THE
BENEFICIAL OWNER'S NAME ON THE PROXY
DEADLINE AND TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE
OMNIBUS/NOMINEE ACCOUNT THE DAY AFTER THE
MEETING.
CMMT IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CMMT MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED
ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE
BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE
THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER
NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR
VOTE TO BE LODGED
1 OPENING AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDING Non-Voting
SHAREHOLDERS
2 APPOINTMENT OF MEETING CHAIR AND A PERSON Mgmt For For
TO CO-SIGN THE MINUTES
3 APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE AND THE AGENDA Mgmt For For
4 APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Mgmt For For
BOARD'S REPORT FOR 2017
5 APPOINTMENT OF NEW AUDITOR: KPMG AS Mgmt For For
6 APPROVAL OF AUDITOR'S FEE Mgmt For For
7.A APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: HENRY Mgmt For For
H. HAMILTON, CHAIRMAN
7.B APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: MARK Mgmt For For
LEONARD
7.C APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: VICKI Mgmt For For
MESSER
7.D APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: TOR Mgmt For For
MAGNE LONNUM
7.E APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: WENCHE Mgmt For For
AGERUP
7.F APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: Mgmt For For
ELISABETH GRIEG
7.G APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: Mgmt For For
TORSTEIN SANNESS
7.H APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BOARD: NILS Mgmt For For
PETTER DYVIK
8 APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION TO THE MEMBERS OF Mgmt For For
THE BOARD
9.A APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE NOMINATION Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE: HERMAN KLEEVEN
10 APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION TO THE MEMBERS OF Mgmt For For
THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE
11 STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PURSUANT Non-Voting
TO SECTION 3-3B OF THE NORWEGIAN ACCOUNTING
ACT
12 STATEMENT ON REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES FOR Mgmt For For
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
13 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AND Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE FREE-STANDING WARRANTS
14 BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES Mgmt For For
15 BOARD AUTHORIZATIONS TO (A) ISSUE NEW Mgmt For For
SHARES AND (B) ISSUE CONVERTIBLE LOANS
16 BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE DIVIDENDS Mgmt For For
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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda Number: 934692458
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 885160101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-Dec-2017
Ticker: THO
ISIN: US8851601018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
JAN H. SUWINSKI Mgmt For For
J. ALLEN KOSOWSKY Mgmt For For
WILSON JONES Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR
2018.
3. NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS (NEOS).
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING Mgmt 1 Year For
THE "SAY ON PAY" VOTE.
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VALUE PARTNERS GROUP LTD Agenda Number: 709095283
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: G93175100
Meeting Type: AGM
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2018
Ticker:
ISIN: KYG931751005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPANY NOTICE AND Non-Voting
PROXY FORM ARE AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON THE
URL LINKS:
HTTP://WWW.HKEXNEWS.HK/LISTEDCO/LISTCONEWS/
SEHK/2018/0323/LTN20180323763.PDF AND
HTTP://WWW.HKEXNEWS.HK/LISTEDCO/LISTCONEWS/
SEHK/2018/0323/LTN20180323729.PDF
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED Non-Voting
TO VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR ALL
RESOLUTIONS, ABSTAIN IS NOT A VOTING OPTION
ON THIS MEETING
1 TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE AUDITED Mgmt For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE
DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
2 TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR Mgmt For For
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
3.A.I TO RE-ELECT DATO' SERI CHEAH CHENG HYE AS Mgmt For For
AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
3.AII TO RE-ELECT MR. SO CHUN KI LOUIS AS AN Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
3AIII TO RE-ELECT MR. NOBUO OYAMA AS AN Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
COMPANY
3.B TO AUTHORISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX Mgmt For For
THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
4 TO RE-APPOINT AUDITOR AND TO AUTHORISE THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX ITS REMUNERATION
5.A TO APPROVE THE GENERAL MANDATE TO ALLOT AND Mgmt For For
ISSUE ADDITIONAL SHARES OF THE COMPANY
5.B TO APPROVE THE GENERAL MANDATE TO Mgmt For For
REPURCHASE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY
5.C TO APPROVE THE GENERAL MANDATE TO ALLOT AND Mgmt For For
ISSUE THE SHARES REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY
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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934678434
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 958102105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-Nov-2017
Ticker: WDC
ISIN: US9581021055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN I. COLE Mgmt No vote
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN A. COTE Mgmt No vote
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY T. DENERO Mgmt No vote
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. LAMBERT Mgmt No vote
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEN J. LAUER Mgmt No vote
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW E. MASSENGILL Mgmt No vote
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN D. MILLIGAN Mgmt No vote
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. PRICE Mgmt No vote
2. TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS THE NAMED Mgmt No vote
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
3. TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS THE Mgmt No vote
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
4. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Mgmt No vote
OUR 2004 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN THAT
WOULD, AMONG OTHER THINGS, RENAME THE PLAN
AS THE "2017 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN"
AND INCREASE BY FOURTEEN MILLION
(14,000,000) THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN.
5. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt No vote
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 29, 2018.
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WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934759917
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security: 960413102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-May-2018
Ticker: WLK
ISIN: US9604131022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
James Chao Mgmt For For
Mark A. McCollum Mgmt For For
R. Bruce Northcutt Mgmt For For
H. John Riley, Jr. Mgmt For For
2. To ratify the appointment of Mgmt For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as our
independent registered public accounting
firm for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2018.
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. Agenda Number: 934786368
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Security: 969904101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-May-2018
Ticker: WSM
ISIN: US9699041011
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 Election of Director: Laura Alber Mgmt For For
1.2 Election of Director: Adrian Bellamy Mgmt For For
1.3 Election of Director: Anthony Greener Mgmt For For
1.4 Election of Director: Robert Lord Mgmt For For
1.5 Election of Director: Grace Puma Mgmt For For
1.6 Election of Director: Christiana Smith Shi Mgmt For For
1.7 Election of Director: Sabrina Simmons Mgmt For For
1.8 Election of Director: Jerry Stritzke Mgmt For For
1.9 Election of Director: Frits van Paasschen Mgmt For For
2. The amendment and restatement of the Mgmt For For
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 2001 Long-Term
Incentive Plan
3. An advisory vote to approve executive Mgmt For For
compensation
4. Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Mgmt For For
Touche LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for the fiscal year
ending February 3, 2019
* 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) SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC.
By (Signature) /s/ TOM ULRICH
Name TOM ULRICH
Title PRESIDENT
Date 08/20/2018