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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington DC 20549

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number 811-09435

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS FUNDS

(Exact Name as Specified in Charter)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66202-4200

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

Philip A. Shipp, 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66202-4200

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (913) 236-2000

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013


WADDELL & REED ADVISORS BOND FUND

Proxy Voting Record

There was no proxy voting for Waddell & Reed Advisors Bond Fund, a series of the Registrant, for the period covered by this report, pursuant to Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 30b1-4 thereunder.

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS CASH MANAGEMENT

Proxy Voting Record

There was no proxy voting for Waddell & Reed Advisors Cash Management, a series of the Registrant, for the period covered by this report, pursuant to Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 30b1-4 thereunder.

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS GLOBAL BOND FUND

Proxy Voting Record

Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   17-Sep-12   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11

 

Shares Voted: 102,000   Shares Instructed: 102,000

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Fiscal Council Member

   Mgmt    For    Refer    Against

Voter Rationale: 2.6b lack of information

           

Rationale: 2.6b lack of information

           

Authorize Issuance of Non-Convertible Bonds and/or Promissory Notes

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           
Authorize the Board to set the Terms of the Issuance of Non-Convertible Bonds and/or Promissory Notes    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           

Authorize Management to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.14b

           

Rationale: 2.14b

           

Amend Article 4 to Reflect Changes in Capital

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.23c

           

Rationale: 3.23c

           

Consolidate Bylaws

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.23c

           

Rationale: 3.23c

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   04-Dec-12   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Shares Voted: 139,100   Shares Instructed: 139,100

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Approve Company’s Participation in Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency’s (ANEEL) Auction    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Approve Stock Split

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.6

           

Rationale: 3.6

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   18-Dec-12   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11

 

Shares Voted: 417,300   Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Approve Company’s Participation in Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency’s (ANEEL) Auction    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   31-Jan-13   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:   29-Jan-13   Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Shares Voted: 417,300   Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Appoint Independent Firm to Appraise Proposed Transactions

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Approve Independent Firm’s Appraisal

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Approve Agreement to Absorb NTE and UNISA

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Ratify Absorption of NTE and UNISA

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Ratify Absorption of STE and ATE by UNISA

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Rationale: 3.5 per Dan Vrabac

           

Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.14b

           

Rationale: 2.14b

           

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA

 

Meeting Date:   17-Apr-13   Country:   Panama   Security ID:   P16994132
Record Date:   11-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   BLX


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA

 

Shares Voted: 307,300    Shares Instructed: 307,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Approve Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2012    Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 3.24a

           

Ratify Deloitte as Auditor

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 3.1a

           
Reelect Herminio A. Blanco as Director to Represent Holders of Class E Shares    Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Reelect Maria da Graça França as Director to Represent Holders of Class E Shares

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Reelect William D. Hayes as Director to Represent Holders of Class E Shares

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Rationale: Item 2.8c

           

Transact Other Business (Non-Voting)

   Mgmt         

Aguas Andinas SA

 

Meeting Date:   23-Apr-13   Country:   Chile   Security ID:   P4171M125
Record Date:   17-Apr-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   AGUAS-A

 

Shares Voted: 3,908,674    Shares Instructed: 3,908,674

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Accept External Auditor’s Reports, Annual Report and Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2012    Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.24a

           

Rationale: 3.24a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Aguas Andinas SA

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.18a

           

Rationale: 3.18a

           

Approve Dividend Policy

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.18a

           

Rationale: 3.18a

           

Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Elect External Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Designate Risk Assessment Companies

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           

Approve Remuneration of Directors

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.8a

           

Rationale: 2.8a

           

Present Report on Board’s Expenses

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.24a

           

Rationale: 3.24a

           

Approve Remuneration and Budget of Directors’ Committee

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.8a

           

Rationale: 2.8a

           
Present Report on Activities Carried Out and Expenses Incurred by Directors’ Committee    Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.24a

           

Rationale: 3.24a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Aguas Andinas SA

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Designate Newspaper to Publish Meeting Announcements

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 5.4

           

Rationale: 5.4

           

Other Business (Voting)

   Mgmt    For    Against    Against

Voter Rationale: 7.7a due to lack of information

           

Rationale: 7.7a due to lack of information

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   30-Apr-13   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   TAEE11

 

Shares Voted: 417,300    Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31, 2012    Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.24a

           

Rationale: 3.24a

           

Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.18a

           

Rationale: 3.18a

           

Elect Directors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Fiscal Council Members

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Approve Remuneration of Company’s Management

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.8c

           

Rationale: 2.8c

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   30-Apr-13   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11

 

Shares Voted: 417,300    Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Rectify Approved Remuneration of Company’s Management

   Mgmt    For    Refer    Against

Voter Rationale: 2.8c due to lack of disclosure

           

Rationale: 2.8c due to lack of disclosure

           

Authorize Issuance of Promissory Notes

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           

Authorize the Board to set the Terms of the Issuance of Promissory Notes

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           

Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.14b

           

Rationale: 2.14b

           
Approve Company’s Participation in Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency’s (ANEEL) Auction    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

Meeting Date:   01-May-13   Country:   United Kingdom   Security ID:   G3910J112
Record Date:   29-Apr-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   GSK

 

Shares Voted: 396,914    Shares Instructed: 396,914

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.24a

           

Rationale: 3.24a

           

Approve Remuneration Report

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.8a

           

Rationale: 2.8a

           

Elect Lynn Elsenhans as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Jing Ulrich as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Hans Wijers as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Sir Christopher Gent as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Sir Andrew Witty as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Sir Roy Anderson as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Re-elect Dr Stephanie Burns as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Stacey Cartwright as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Simon Dingemans as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Judy Lewent as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Sir Deryck Maughan as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Dr Daniel Podolsky as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Dr Moncef Slaoui as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Tom de Swaan as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Re-elect Sir Robert Wilson as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Authorise the Audit & Risk Committee to Fix Remuneration of Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Authorise EU Political Donations and Expenditure

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 7.2a

           

Rationale: 7.2a

           

Authorise Issue of Equity with Pre-emptive Rights

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.9a

           

Rationale: 3.9a

           

Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.9a

           

Rationale: 3.9a

           

Authorise Market Purchase of Ordinary Shares

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.21a

           

Rationale: 3.21a

           
Approve the Exemption from Statement of the Name of the Senior Statutory Auditor in Published Copies of the Auditors’ Reports    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 99

           

Rationale: 99

           

Authorise the Company to Call EGM with Two Weeks’ Notice

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.2c

           

Rationale: 3.2c

           

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

 

Meeting Date:   07-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   110122108
Record Date:   14-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   BMY


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

 

Shares Voted: 133,733    Shares Instructed: 133,733

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Lamberto Andreotti

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Lewis B. Campbell

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director James M. Cornelius

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Laurie H. Glimcher

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Michael Grobstein

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Alan J. Lacy

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Vicki L. Sato

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Elliott Sigal

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Gerald L. Storch

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Togo D. West, Jr.

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 5.1d

           

Rationale: Item 5.1d

           

The Dow Chemical Company

 

Meeting Date:   09-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   260543103
Record Date:   18-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   DOW

 

Shares Voted: 150,064    Shares Instructed: 150,064

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Arnold A. Allemang

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Ajay Banga

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Jacqueline K. Barton

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

The Dow Chemical Company

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director James A. Bell

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Jeff M. Fettig

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Andrew N. Liveris

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Paul Polman

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Dennis H. Reilley

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director James M. Ringler

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Ruth G. Shaw

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 5.1d

           

Rationale: 5.1d

           

Stock Retention

   SH    Against    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: “99” Per Erik Becker and Matt Hekman

           

Rationale: “99” Per Erik Becker and Matt Hekman

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

PPL CORPORATION

 

Meeting Date:   15-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   69351T106
Record Date:   28-Feb-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   PPL

 

Shares Voted: 0    Shares Instructed: 0

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Frederick M. Bernthal

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director John W. Conway

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Philip G. Cox

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Steven G. Elliott

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Louise K. Goeser

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Stuart E. Graham

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Stuart Heydt

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Raja Rajamannar

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Craig A. Rogerson

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director William H. Spence

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Natica von Althann

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Director Keith H. Williamson

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

PPL CORPORATION

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Adopt Majority Voting for Uncontested Election of Directors

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 7.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For   

Rationale: Item 5.1d

           

Report on Political Contributions

   SH    Against    Against   

Rationale: Item 7.2b

           

Intel Corporation

 

Meeting Date:   16-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   458140100
Record Date:   18-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   INTC

 

Shares Voted: 199,138    Shares Instructed: 199,138

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Andy D. Bryant

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Susan L. Decker

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director John J. Donahoe

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Intel Corporation

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Reed E. Hundt

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director James D. Plummer

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director David S. Pottruck

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Frank D. Yeary

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director David B. Yoffie

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 5.1 per Zack Shafran

           

Rationale: 5.1 per Zack Shafran

           

Amend Omnibus Stock Plan

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 4.1

           

Rationale: 4.1

           

Stock Retention/Holding Period

   SH    Against    Refer    Against

Voter Rationale: 4.4

           

Rationale: 4.4

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc

 

Meeting Date:   21-May-13   Country:   United Kingdom   Security ID:   G7690A100
Record Date:   17-May-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   RDSA

 

Shares Voted: 138,412    Shares Instructed: 138,412

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.24a

           

Rationale: Item 3.24a

           

Approve Remuneration Report

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.8c

           

Rationale: Item 2.8c

           

Re-elect Josef Ackermann as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Guy Elliott as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Simon Henry as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Charles Holliday as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Gerard Kleisterlee as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Jorma Ollila as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Re-elect Sir Nigel Sheinwald as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Linda Stuntz as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Peter Voser as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Re-elect Hans Wijers as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Elect Gerrit Zalm as Director

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Rationale: Item 2.6a

           

Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Rationale: Item 3.1a

           

Authorise Issue of Equity with Pre-emptive Rights

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.9a

           

Rationale: Item 3.9a

           

Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.9b

           

Rationale: Item 3.9b

           

Authorise Market Purchase of Ordinary Shares

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 3.21a

           

Rationale: Item 3.21a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Authorise EU Political Donations and Expenditure

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: Item 7.2a

           

Rationale: Item 7.2a

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   31-May-13   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11

 

Shares Voted: 417,300    Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Change Location of Company Headquarters

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.16a

           

Rationale: 3.16a

           

Consolidate Bylaws

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.23c

           

Rationale: 3.23c

           
Approve Conditions Issued by the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) for Corporate Restructuring Plan Approved by Shareholders at EGM on June 28, 2012    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Meeting Date:   28-Jun-13   Country:   Brazil   Security ID:   P9T5CD126
Record Date:     Meeting Type:   Special   Ticker:   TAEE11


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    34 W&R Advisors Global Bond

 

Transmissora Alianca De Energia Eletrica SA

 

Shares Voted: 417,300    Shares Instructed: 417,300

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction
Ratify Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Auditores Independentes as the Independent Firm to Appraise ATE II Transmissora de Energia S.A. (ATE II)    Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Approve Independent Firm’s Appraisal

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Approve Agreement to Absorb ATE II Transmissora de Energia S.A.

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Approve Absorption of ATE II Transmissora de Energia S.A.

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 3.5

           

Rationale: 3.5

           

Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.14b

           

Rationale: 2.14b

           

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND

Proxy Voting Record

There was no proxy voting for Waddell & Reed Advisors Government Securities Fund, a series of the Registrant, for the period covered by this report, pursuant to Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 30b1-4 thereunder.


WADDELL & REED ADVISORS HIGH INCOME FUND

Proxy Voting Record

Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    28 W&R Advisors High Income

ASG Warrant Corp

 

Meeting Date:   11-Sep-12   Country:   USA   Security ID:   00190B105
Record Date:   20-Jul-12   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   N/A

 

Shares Voted: 6,800    Shares Instructed: 6,800

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Bernt O. Bodal

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Elect Director Brad Bodenman

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Elect Director Matthew D. Latimer

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Rationale: 2.6a per Bryan Krug

           

Kansas City Southern

 

Meeting Date:   02-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   485170302
Record Date:   04-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   KSU

 

Shares Voted: 44,600    Shares Instructed: 44,600

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Terrence P. Dunn

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Antonio O. Garza, Jr.

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    28 W&R Advisors High Income

 

Kansas City Southern

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director David L. Starling

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Amend Omnibus Stock Plan

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 4.1

           

Rationale: 4.1

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 5.1d

           

Rationale: 5.1d

           

Declassify the Board of Directors

   SH    Against    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.4b

           

Rationale: 2.4b

           

Roundy’s, Inc.

 

Meeting Date:   17-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   779268101
Record Date:   22-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   RNDY

 

Shares Voted: 469,100    Shares Instructed: 469,100

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Robert A. Mariano

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    28 W&R Advisors High Income

 

Roundy’s, Inc.

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Gregory P. Josefowicz

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    Refer    Against

Voter Rationale: 5.1e per Bill Nelson

           

Rationale: 5.1e per Bill Nelson

           

Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency

   Mgmt    One Year    One Year    One Year

Voter Rationale: 5.5b

           

Rationale: 5.5b

           

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

 

Meeting Date:   21-May-13   Country:   USA   Security ID:   723456109
Record Date:   27-Mar-13   Meeting Type:   Annual   Ticker:   PNK

 

Shares Voted: 51,500    Shares Instructed: 51,500

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Stephen C. Comer

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Richard J. Goeglein

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           


Vote Summary Report

Report was run from: 7/1/12 to 6/30/13

Location(s):    All locations

Institution Account(s):    28 W&R Advisors High Income

 

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

 

Proposal

   Proponent    Mgmt Rec    Policy Rec    Vote
Instruction

Elect Director Bruce A. Leslie

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director James L. Martineau

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Desiree Rogers

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Anthony M. Sanfilippo

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Elect Director Jaynie M. Studenmund

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 2.6a

           

Rationale: 2.6a

           

Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 5.1d

           

Rationale: 5.1d

           

Amend Omnibus Stock Plan

   Mgmt    For    Refer    For

Voter Rationale: 4.1

           

Rationale: 4.1

           

Ratify Auditors

   Mgmt    For    For    For

Voter Rationale: 3.1a

           

Rationale: 3.1a

           

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

Proxy Voting Record

There was no proxy voting for Waddell & Reed Advisors Municipal Bond Fund, a series of the Registrant, for the period covered by this report, pursuant to Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 30b1-4 thereunder.

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND

Proxy Voting Record

There was no proxy voting for Waddell & Reed Advisors Municipal High Income Fund, a series of the Registrant, for the period covered by this report, pursuant to Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 30b1-4 thereunder.


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.

WADDELL & REED ADVISORS FUNDS

(Registrant)

By:  

/s/Philip A. Shipp

  Philip A. Shipp, Assistant Secretary

Date: August 30, 2013

By:  

/s/Henry J. Herrmann

 

Henry J. Herrmann, President and

Principal Executive Officer

Date: August 30, 2013