N-PX 1 f56747nvpx.htm FORM N-PX nvpx
 
 
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: 811-4014
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Meridian Fund, Inc.
         
    60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 306, Larkspur, Ca. 94939    
         
    (Address of principal executive offices)    
         
    Gregg B. Keeling    
    Aster Investment Management, Inc.    
    60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 306    
    Larkspur, Ca. 94939    
         
    (Name and address of agent for    
    service)    
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 461-8770
Date of fiscal year end: June 30,
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.
 
 
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Appended hereto as Exhibit A is the following information indicating for each matter relating to a portfolio security owned by the Registrant considered at any shareholder meeting held during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2009 with respect to which the Registrant was entitled to vote:
  (a).   The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
 
  (b).   The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
 
  (c).   The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (“CUSIP”) number for the portfolio security;
 
  (d).   The shareholder meeting date;
 
  (e).   A brief identification of the matter voted on;
 
  (f).   Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
 
  (g).   How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
 
  (h).   Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
 
  (i).   Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
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): Meridian Fund, Inc.
         
By (Signature and Title)*:
  /s/ Gregg B. Keeling    
 
       
 
  Gregg B. Keeling, CFO / Proxy Manager    
Date: August 24 , 2010
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 


 

Meridian Equity Income Fund
                                 
                                (h), (i)
                                i= proposed by issuer
                                s=proposed by shareholder
                                w=vote cast with management
(a)   (b)   (c)   (d)   (e)   (f)   (g)   a=vote cast against management
Company Name   Ticker   CUSIP   Meeting Date   Description of matter voted on   Voted   Vote cast   na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation
Medtronic, Inc
  MDT     585055106     8/27/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify appointment of independent accounting firm   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve increase in employee stock purchase plan to 25 mil shares   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve increase in stock incentive plan to 100 mil shares   yes   against   i, a
H&R Block, Inc.
  HRB     093671105     9/24/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve proposal for executive pay   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Amend executive compensation plan to increase common stock shares   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratify appointment of independent accountants for 2010   yes   for   i,w
Harris Corporation
  HRS     413875105     10/23/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify appointment of independent accounting firm for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amendment to By-Laws to require independent Chairman of the Board   yes   against   s,w
Automatic Data Processing, Inc
  ADP     053015103     11/10/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify Appointment of independent accountants   yes   for   i,w
Sysco Corporation
  SYY     871829107     11/18/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize amendments to 2007 Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve Executive Compensation in compliance with IRS Code   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve proposal on Executive Compensation philosophy, policy and procedures   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal that BOD accept principles of Healthcare reform   yes   against   s,w
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc
  BR     11133T103     11/18/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve Amendment of of 2007 Omnibus award Plan   yes   against   i,a
Willis Group Holdings Ltd
  WSH     G96655108     12/11/2009                
 
                  Approval to change the place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Distributable Reserves as per Irish Law   yes   for   i, w
Kraft Foods Inc.
  KFT     50075N104     2/1/2010                
 
                  Approve issuing up to 370 mil shares Class A Common Stock as part of Cadbury Acquisition   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Proposal to approve adjournment of special meeting to solicit proxies   yes   for   i, w
The Valspar Corporation
  VAL     920355104     2/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve increase in shares reserved for Options, 2009 Equity Plan   yes   against   i,a
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Hillenbrand, Inc
  HB     431571108     2/24/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve Stock incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize to transact such business which properly comes before them   yes   for   i, w
The Stanley Works
  SWK     854616109     3/12/2010                
 
                  Approval of Common Stock issuance for Merger   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Increase number of shares and name change   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend long-term incentive plan and increase number of shares, options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve adjournment of special meeting   yes   for   i, w
PPG Industries, Inc.
  PPG     693506107     4/15/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal requesting report on environmental accountability   yes   against   s, w
Genuine Parts Company
  GPC     372460105     4/19/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Willis Group Holdings, PLC
  WSH     G96666105     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan   yes   for   i, w
The Coca-Cola Company
  CCE     191216100     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal on advising for Executive compensation   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding independent Board Chair   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding Restricted Stock   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding a report on Bisphenol-A   yes   against   s, w
Sonoco Products Company
  SON     835495102     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.
  HCBK     443683107     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Adoption of Executive Officer Incentive Plan   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Johnson & Johnson
  JNJ     478160104     4/22/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Advisory Vote on Executive Compension   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Special shareowner meeting   yes   against   s, w
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
  BOH     062540109     4/23/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Meadwestvaco Corporation
  MWV     583334107     4/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding special shareholder meetings   yes   against   s, w
AGL Resources, inc.
  AGL     001204106     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Amend By-Laws to eliminate classification of BOD   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Spectra Energy Crop.
  SE     847560109     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal for director election majority vote standard   yes   for   s, a
VF Corporation
  VFC     918204108     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approval of restatement of 1996 stock compensation plan, options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve the appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Harsco Corporation
  HSC     415864107     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Eaton Corporation
  ETN     278058102     4/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  MHP     580645109     4/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Amend Certificate of Incorporation to declassify board, eliminate supermajority voting provisions   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Amend Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority for merger or consolidation, sale/lease of assets outside course of business, exchange of shares or dissolution   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Amend Certificate of Incorporation to remove “Fair Price” provision   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve amended 2002 Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve the appointment of independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal for special shareholder meetings   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal requesting action by written request   yes   against   s, w
Kinberly-Clark Corporation
  KMB     494368103     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding special shareholder meetings   yes   against   s, w
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc
  CFR     229899109     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Diebold, Inc.
  DBD     253651103     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Re-Approve the Annual Cash Bonus Plan   yes   for   i,w
NYSE Euronext
  NYX     629491101     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to adopt simple majority in certificate and Bylaws   yes   for   s, na
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding issuance of physical certificated shares   yes   for   s, a
AT&T
  T     00206R102     4/30/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to adopt cumulative voting   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to exclude pension credit in calculating performance based comp.   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder request yearly shareholder vote on executive compensation   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder request small shareholders allowed to call meetings.   yes   against   s, w
Hubbell Incorporated
  HUB.B     443510201     5/3/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Reapprove 2005 Incentive Award Plan with amendments   yes   against   i, a
AFLAC Incorporated
  AFL     001055102     5/3/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve executive performance pay policies, procedures currently in use   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Public Storage
  PSA     74460D109     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
United Parcel Service, Inc.
  UPS     911312106     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Change voting standard so board may provide voting simple majority in uncontested director
elections
  yes   for   i, w
Sunoco, Inc.
  SUN     86764P109     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approval of Senior Executive Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of Long-Term performance enhancement Plan III   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Avon Products, inc.
  AVP     054303102     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval of 2010 Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
Reynolds American Inc.
  RAI     761713106     5/7/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to eliminate classified Board   yes   for   s,a
 
                  Shareholder proposal on retention of equity compensation   yes   against   s,w
 
                  Shareholder proposal on communicating truth   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal on Human Rights protocols for Co. and suppliers   yes   against   s, w
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
  PBI     724479100     5/10/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Amend Certificate of Incorporation to provide for annual election of Directors   yes   for   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to remove supermajority voting requirement   yes   for   s, w
Waste Management, Inc.
  WM     94106L109     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Proposal to remove supermajority voting requirement   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder Proposal to disclose political contributions   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder Proposal to call special meetings   yes   against   s, w
3M Company
  MMM     88579Y101     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve amended 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Stockholder Proposal to call special meetings   yes   against   s, w
Mattel, Inc.
  MAT     577081102     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve 2010 Equity Long-Term compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Mercury General Corporation
  MCY     589400100     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Re approve Terms of the Performance Criteria of 2005 Equity Participation Plan   yes   against   i, a
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
  LEG     524660107     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval of Amendment restatement of flexible stock plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Shareholder proposal to add sexual orientation/gender identity to non-discrimination policy   yes   against   s, w
Norfolk Southern Corporation
  NSC     655844108     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval to declassify board   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of the Long-Term incentive plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approval of Executive Management Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal concerning corporate political contributions   yes   against   s, w
Nucor Corporation
  NUE     670346105     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve amendment eliminating classified board   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve 2010 Stock Option Award Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding majority vote   yes   for   s, a
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding report on political spending   yes   against   s, w
Ryder System, Inc.
  R     783549108     5/14/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Re-approval of performance criteria from 2005 Equity Compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  approval of amendment to increase Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 1 mil shares   yes   for   i, w
Kraft Foods Inc.
  KFT     50075N104     5/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder action by written consent   yes   for   s, a
Northrop Grumman Corp.
  NOC     666807102     5/19/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Proposal to allow special shareholder meetings and other special provisions   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Proposal relating to deletion of shareholder approvals for certain transactions   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to reincorporate in North Dakota   yes   against   s, w
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.
  PPDI     717124101     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Authorized to vote on matters which properly come before meeting   yes   for   i, w
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  SWK     854502101     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
RR Donnelley & Sons, Co.
  RRD     257867101     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to purchase sustainable paper   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to limit change in control payments   yes   against   s, w
The Home Depot, Inc.
  HD     437076102     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve the terms and standards for Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding cumulative voting   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding executive compensation   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding special shareholder meetings   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder action by written consent   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding Independent Chairman of Board   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding Employment Diversity report   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding Reincorporation in North Dakota   yes   against   s, w
McDonald’s Corporation
  MCD     580135101     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Shareholder proposal relating to shareholder vote on executive compensation   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to vote by simple majority   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal relating to controlled atmosphere stunning   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal relating to use of cage-free-eggs   yes   against   s, w
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
  JCP     708160106     5/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Interactive Data Corporation
  IDC     45840J107     5/25/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Chevron Corporation
  CVX     166764100     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Amend By-Laws to reduce percentage of shareholders required to call a Special Meeting   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Stockholder proposal to appoint an independent Director with Environmental Expertise   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal requiring holding of equity based compensation through retirement   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal disclosing payments to Host Governments   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder guidelines for country selection   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal related to financial risks from climate change   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to set up a Human Rights Committee.   yes   against   s, w
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
  CEG     210371100     5/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval of amendment and restatement of 2007 long-term incentive plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Shareholder proposal for an Independent Chairman   yes   against   s, w
The Buckle, Inc.
  BKE     118440106     6/4/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval of 2010 Management Incentive Plan   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approval to amend 2005 Restricted Stock Plan   yes   for   i. w
 
                  Approval for Performance-based awards as per 2005 Restricted Stock Plan   yes   for   i. w
Caterpillar Inc.
  CAT     149123101     6/9/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Amend 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan   yes   against   i,a
 
                  Amend Articles to Declassify Board   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend Articles to eliminate Supermajority vote requirements   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to have independent Chairman of Board   yes   against   s,w
 
                  Stockholder proposal to review global corporate standards   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding requirements for Special Stockholder Meetings   yes   against   s, w

 


 

Meridian Value Fund
                                 
                                (h), (i)
                                i= proposed by issuer
                                s=proposed by shareholder
                                w=vote cast with management
(a)   (b)   (c)   (d)   (e)   (f)   (g)   a=vote cast against management
Company Name   Ticker   CUSIP   Meeting Date   Description of matter voted on   Voted   Vote cast   na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
  CSCO     17275R102     11/12/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve restatement of 2005 Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve restatement of Employee Stock Purchase Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accounting Firm   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to establish board Committee on Human Rights   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to have advisory vote on compensation of executives in proxy statement.   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to publish report to avoid business practices which support Human Rights violations   yes   against   s, w
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
  BR     11133T103     11/18/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accounting Firm   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of Amendment to Company 2007 Omnibus Award Plan   yes   against   i, a
Willis Group Holdings Ltd
  WSH     G96655108     12/11/2009                
 
                  Approval to change the place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Distributable Reserves as per Irish Law   yes   for   i, w
Costco Wholesale Croporation
  COST     22160K105     1/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Amendment of restated Stock Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratify appointment of Independent Accounting Firm   yes   for   i, w
TD Ameritrade Holdings
  AMTD     87236Y108     2/25/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve ratification of independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of amendment of Company’s Long-Term incentive plan, options   yes   against   i, a
Hologic, Inc
  HOLX     436440101     3/3/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve ratification of independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Adjournment of annual meeting   yes   for   i, w
Black & Decker Corp
  BDK     09179700     3/12/2010                
 
                  Approve merger   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Adjournment   yes   for   i, w
Covidien PLC
  COV     G2554F105     3/16/2010                
 
                  Receive Irish Statutory Accounts and Reports of Directors, Auditors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent Auditors, authorize audit   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize company to make market purchases of shares   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize the reissue price range of Treasury Shares   yes   for   i, w
Franklin Resources, Inc
  BEN     354613101     3/16/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Accountant   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Submit for stockholder approval section 162(m) internal revenue code   yes   for   i, w
Carnival Corporation
  CCL     143658300     4/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve auditors Fees   yes   for   i, w
 
                  To receive the UK accounts/reports from directors and auditors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Election of Directors remuneration for year 2009, options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve new allotment of shares issued   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve general authority for company to buy back shares in open market   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Consider a shareholder proposal   yes   against   s, w
Adobe Systems, Inc.
  ADBE     00724F101     4/16/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve amendment to 2003 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
The Sherwin-Williams Company
  SHW     824348106     4/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve restatement of 2006 equity performance incentive, options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal related to majority voting   yes   against   s, w
Northern Trust Corporation
  NTRS     665859104     4/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Willis Group Holdings, PLC
  WSH     G96666105     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve Willis Group Hold for Employee Stock Purchase Plan   yes   for   i, w
Newmont Mining Corporation
  NEM     651639106     4/23/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding special meetings if properly introduced   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding majority voting in uncontested elections   yes   for   s, a
Wells Fargo & Company
  WFC     949746101     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Proposed non-binding advisory on company executive compensation   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Increase company authorized shares to 9 bil   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal for advisory vote on director and executive pay   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal requiring independent chairman   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding report on charitable contributions   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding report on political contributions   yes   against   s, w
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
  LECO     533900106     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Polaris Industries, Inc.
  PII     731068102     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Ritchie Bros.
  RBA     767744105     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of reconfirmation of Shareholder Rights Plan dated 2/27/07   yes   for   i, w
Kinberly-Clark Corporation
  KMB     494368103     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Stockholder proposal regarding Special Shareholder meetings   yes   against   s, w
Nalco Holding Company
  NLC     62985Q101     4/30/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Baxter international, Inc.
  BAX     071813109     5/4/1999                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal that all votes be simple majority   yes   for   s.a
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
  TRV     89417E109     5/4/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Host Hotels & Restors, in
  AST     44107P104     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Union Pacific Corporation
  UNP     907818108     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding Independent Chairman   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal regarding supermajority voting   yes   for   s, a
Apache Corporation
  APA     037411105     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Heartland Express, Inc.
  HTLD     422347104     5/6/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
  CW     231561101     5/7/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Proposal to approve amendment to 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, options   yes   against   i, a
LKQ Corporation
  LKQX     501889208     5/10/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify appointment of independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Cumins, Inc.
  CMI     231021106     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Waste Management, Inc.
  WM     94106L109     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Proposal to eliminate the supermajority stockholder voting provisions   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Proposal to disclose political contributions   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Proposal relating to rights to call special Stockholders meetings   yes   against   s, w
Hawaiian Electric Industries
  HE     419870100     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve 2010 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
Mattel, Inc.
  MAT     577081102     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve 2010 Equity Long-Term compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
Forest Oil Corporation
  FST     346091705     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Proposal to approve amendment to stock incentive (options) plan to (1) add 4mil shares available to issue,
(2) restrict ability of company to reprice or exchange underwater options, and (3) prohibit payments in connection to a corporate change prior to such change
  yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Biomarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
  BMRN     09061G101     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve restatement of 2006 Share Incentive Plan, increasing Plan by 8mil shares   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Kohl’s Corporation
  KSS     500255104     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of 2010 Long Term Compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Shareholder proposal to adopt simple majority voting   yes   for   s, a
 
                  Shareholder proposal requiring BOD Chairman to be independent   yes   against   s, w
Carter’s Inc.
  CRI     146229109     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Gen-Probe Incorporated
  GPRO     36866T103     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Ratify BOD election of new Board member   yes   for   i, w
Transocean, LTD
  RIG     H8817H100     5/14/2010                
 
                  Approval of 2009 Annual Report, Financial Statements   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Discharge of BOD and Executive officers from liabilities during 2009   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appropriation of 2009 earnings to be carried forward   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Change country of incorporation to Switzerland   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Renewal of Company authorized share capital   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Distribution to Shareholders in reducing par value   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amendments to Articles of Association to reflect Swiss law   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Con-Way, Inc.
  CNW     205944101     5/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
CVB Financial Corp
  CVBF     126600105     5/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Authorize increase in shares to 225 million   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve 2010 Executive Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Ratify Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
JP Morgan Chase & Co
  JPM     46625H100     5/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Advisory vote on executive compensation   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, corporate political non-partisanship   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, special Shareholder Meetings   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, collateral in OTC derivatives trades   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal,shareholders to act by written consent   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, require independent chairman   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, prepare report on executive compensation policies   yes   against   s, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal requiring executives to hold 75% shares for 2 yrs after leaving company   yes   against   s, w
Nvidia Corporation
  NVDA     67066G104     5/19/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Sealed Air Corporation
  SEE     81211K100     5/19/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Stanley Balck & Decker, Inc.
  SWK     854502101     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Echelon Corporation
  ELON     27874N105     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Cameco Corporation
  CCJ     11321L108     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder to accept approach to management compensation (including opitons) prior to annual meeting   yes   against   i, a
Citrix Systems, Inc.
  CTXS     177376100     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Amend 2005 Equity Incentives Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
  TAP     60871R209     6/2/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
Autodesk, Inc.
  ADSK     052769106     6/10/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve executive incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve amendments to 2008 employee stock plan   yes   against   i, a
UTI Worldwide Inc.
  UTIW     G87210103     6/14/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Power Integration, Inc.
  POWI     739276103     6/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Steelcase, Inc.
  SCS     858155203     6/24/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approval of Incentive Compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a

 


 

Meridian Growth Fund
                                 
                                (h), (i)
                                i= proposed by issuer
                                s=proposed by shareholder
                                w=vote cast with management
(a)   (b)   (c)   (d)   (e)   (f)   (g)   a=vote cast against management
Company Name   Ticker   CUSIP   Meeting Date   Description of matter voted on   Voted   Vote cast   na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation
Airgas, Inc
  ARG     009363102     8/18/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Ratify Independent Accounting Firm   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i,a
Cooper Industries, Ltd
  CBE     G24182100     8/31/2009                
 
                  Approval of Scheme of Arrangement   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of the reduction of Share Premiums to create distributable reserves   yes   for   i, w
International Game Technology
  IGT     459902102     9/30/2009                
 
                  Approve Stock Options program for employees   yes   against   i,a
Global Payments Inc.
  GPN     37940x102     9/30/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve criteria for performance based awards from 2005 Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
RPM International, Inc.
  RPM     749685103     10/8/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve amendment to 2004 Equity and Incentives Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Proposal to eliminate classification of Board of Directors   yes   for   s, a
Netapp, Inc
  NTAP     64110D104     10/14/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve Amendment 1999 Stock Options Plan, increasing number of shares available   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Amend Option Program of 1999 for non-employee Directors   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve increase of Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 6.7 million shares   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve Executive compensation package oversight and compensation cap   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Auditors for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Dionex Corporation
  DNEX     254546104     10/26/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Auditors for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Coach, Inc.
  COH     189754104     11/5/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve the criteria for Performance Stock Incentive Plan   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Vote on a Stockholder Proposal   yes   against   s, w
Solera Holdings, Inc
  SLH     8342A104     11/11/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Micros Systems, Inc
  MCRS     594901100     11/20/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve the appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve amendment to 1991 Stock Option Plan extending it to 12/31/2014   yes   against   i,a
 
                  Approve Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan & issue additional 1.2 mil shares   yes   against   i, a
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
  CBRL     22410J106     12/2/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve change to non-management Directors’ Equity Compensation   yes   against   i, a
Copart, Inc.
  CPRT     217204106     12/3/2009                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Willis Group Holdings Ltd
  WSH     G96655108     12/11/2009                
 
                  Approval to change the place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Distributable Reserves as per Irish Law   yes   for   i, w
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
  FDO     307000109     1/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Nuance Communications, Inc.
  NUAN     67020Y100     1/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve an amendment to Stock Plan of 2000   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve amendment to 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
GAFISA S. A
  GFA     362607301     2/10/2010                
 
                  Approval to increase Company’s Authorized Capital to 300 mil shares   yes   for   i,w
 
                  Approve the stock split 1:2 so as to keep the capital unaltered   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend the company Bylaws to reflect increase in capital if approved above   yes   for   i,w
The Valspar Corporation
  VAL     920355104     2/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve an increase in shares reserved for Options, 2009 Equity Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
International Game Technology
  IGT     459902102     3/2/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
T. Rowe Price Group
  TROW     74144T108     4/14/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Adobe Systems, Inc.
  ADBE     00724F101     4/16/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve amendment to 2003 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Willis Group Holdings, PLC
  WSH     G96666105     4/21/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve Willis Group Hold for Employee Stock Purchase Plan   yes   for   i, w
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
  BOH     062540109     4/23/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Rollins, Inc.
  ROL     775711104     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Noble Energy, Inc.
  NBL     655044105     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Teradata Corporation
  TDC     88076W103     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Cooper Industries, PLC
  CBE     G24140108     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Consider Company’s Irish Statutory Accounts, reports from Directors/Auditors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Auditors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize subsidiary to make market purchases of Company shares   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize reissue price range for Treasury Shares   yes   for   i, w
Digital Realty Trust, Inc
  DLR     253868103     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Gafisa S.A.
  GFA     362607301     4/27/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Receive and approve Accounts/Financial Statements presented by Officers   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Decide on destination of Net Profits of Fiscal Yr. 2008   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Elect members of Board of Directors for next office term   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend Article 5 of Company Bylaws to reflect Board approved capital increase   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend and restate Company By Laws   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Authorize Fiduciary Assignment over Real Estate properties financed by 7th issuance   yes   for   i, w
Brown & Brown, Inc.
  BRO     115236101     4/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve Stock incentive Plan of 2010, Options   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
  JBHT     445658107     4/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve appointment of Independent Accountants   yes   for   i, w
Ritchie Bros.
  RBA     767744105     4/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approval of Shareholder Rights Plan from 2/27/07   yes   for   i, w
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
  DNB     26483E100     5/4/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal to vote issues to Simple Majority   yes   for   s,w
Expeditors Int’l of Washington, Inc.
  EXPD     302130109     5/5/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve and ratify 2010 Option Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
  IDXX     45168D104     5/5/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Waste Connections, Inc.
  WCNX     941053100     5/7/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
FMC Technologies, Inc.
  FTI     30249U101     5/7/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Vote on Majority Voting   yes   for   i, a
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.
  LL     55003T107     5/7/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Dentsply International
  XRAY     249030107     5/11/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve 2010 Equity Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
Mattel, Inc.
  MAT     577081102     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i,w
 
                  Approve 2010 Equity Long-Term compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratification of Auditors   yes   for   i,w
American Tower Corporation
  AMT     029912201     5/12/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
  EW     28176E108     5/13/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approval of Long Term Stock Incentive Compensation program   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approval of restatement of nonemployee Director stock Incentive Program   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approval of 2010 Edwards Incentive Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint Independent Auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
CVB Financial Corp
  CVBF     126600105     5/18/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Authorize increase in shares to 225 million   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve 2010 Executive Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Ratify Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Trimble Navigation Limited
  TRMB     896239100     5/19/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify Independent Auditors for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  To transact such business which may properly come before meeting   yes   for   i, w
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
  RCL     V7780T103     5/20/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve additional 6 mil shares for issuance as per 2008 Equity Incentive plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Ratify Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholder proposal, require employees to hold portions of stock after departure   yes   against   s, w
Continental Resources, Inc.
  CLR     212015101     5/25/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify Independent Accountants for 2010   yes   for   i, w
Citrix Systems, Inc.
  CTXS     177376100     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Amend 2005 Equity Incentives Plan   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Cameco Corporation
  CCJ     11321L108     5/26/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Shareholders to accept approach to Management compensation as disclosed and delivered in advance of annual meeting   yes   against   i, a
Cerner Corporation
  CERN     156782104     5/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Re-Approval of amended and restated performance-based Compensation Plan   yes   against   i, a
Advent Software, Inc.
  ADVS     007974108     6/2/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve restatement of 2002 Stock Plan with reserves of 1.5 mil shares   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve amendment to allow for majority voting in uncontested Director elections   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve amendment to allow stockholder action only at Annual or Special meetings and remove action by written consent.   yes   for   i, w
Watsco, Inc
  WSO     942622200     6/4/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
  AMG     008252108     6/8/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Approve the Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Appoint independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Autodesk, Inc.
  ADSK     052769106     6/10/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve executive incentive plan   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve amendments to 2008 employee stock plan   yes   against   i, a
Core Laboratories N.V.
  CLB     N22717107     6/10/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Confirm Dutch Statutory Annual Accounts in English for FY ended 12/31/09   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve cancellation of repurchased shares to date   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve extension of authority to repurchase up to 25.6% of share capital until 12/31/11   yes   for   i. w
 
                  Approve the extension of authority to issue shares/grant rights for common and preference shares   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve extension of authority to limit or exclude preemptive rights of shareholders   yes   against   i, a
 
                  Approve amendments to make revisions to
a) reduce Par Value from 0.04EUR to 0.02 EUR,
b) make voluntary revisions related to management and supervisory board
  yes   for   i, w
 
                  Approve a two-for-one stock split   yes   for   i. w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Petsmart, Inc.
  PETM     716768106     6/16/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
 
                  Amend short-term incentive plan   yes   for   i,w
Balckbaud, Inc.
  BLKB     09227Q100     6/23/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Carmax, inc.
  KMX     143130102     6/28/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
  BBBY     075896100     6/29/2010                
 
                  Election of Directors   yes   for all   i, w
 
                  Ratify independent auditors, 2010   yes   for   i, w