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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 811-07959


Advisors Series Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI  53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Jeanine Bajczyk
Advisors Series Trust
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI  53202
(Name and address of agent for service)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 765-6609


Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2008


Date of reporting period: June 30, 2008

 
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.

                     
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2007 - Jun 30, 2008
 
PIC SMALL CAP FUND
 
Mtg
Company/
 
Mgmt
Vote
Record
 
Shares
Date/Type
Ballot Issues
Security
Rec
Cast
Date
Prpnent
Voted
 
10/17/07 - A
AAR Corp. *AIR*
000361105
08/20/07
7,709
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Norman R. Bobins --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Gerald F. Fitzgerald, Jr --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director James E. Goodwin --- Withhold
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Marc J. Walfish --- Withhold
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/14/08 - A
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. *ANW*
Y0017S102
04/11/08
5,000
   
This is a duplicate meeting for ballots received via the Broadridge North American Ballot distribution system.
       
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/08/08 - A
Altra Holdings Inc. *AIMC*
02208R106
03/24/08
9,465
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/16/08 - A
AMERICAN PUB ED INC *APEI*
02913V103
03/31/08
3,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
10/25/07 - A
Arena Resources, Inc. *ARD*
040049108
09/24/07
3,400
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/22/08 - A
Atheros Communications, Inc *ATHR*
04743P108
03/26/08
4,600
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/09/08 - A
AUTHENTEC INC *AUTH*
052660107
04/03/08
7,500
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/08/08 - A
Barnes Group, Inc. *B*
067806109
03/10/08
8,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
Barrett Bill Corp *BBG*
06846N104
03/27/08
3,354
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Declassify the Board of Directors
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Other Business
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/22/08 - A
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. *BMRN*
09061G101
03/25/08
5,130
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
Capella Education Company *CPLA*
139594105
03/14/08
2,150
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
10/15/07 - A
Carpenter Technology Corp. *CRS*
144285103
08/17/07
1,005
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/23/08 - A
Cash America International, Inc. *CSH*
14754D100
03/05/08
6,200
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend and Report on Predatory Lending Policies
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/24/08 - A
Cepheid *CPHD*
15670R107
02/29/08
5,800
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. *CF*
125269100
03/11/08
3,600
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/09/08 - A
Chattem, Inc. *CHTT*
162456107
02/15/08
2,302
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/13/07 - A
Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc.
18382P104
10/16/07
9,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/17/08 - A
Cogent Communications Group Inc *CCOI*
19239V302
03/04/08
8,396
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
12/21/07 - A
COGO GROUP INC *COGO*
205821200
10/31/07
9,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/17/08 - A
Concho Resources, Inc. *CXO*
20605P101
04/23/08
11,600
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/28/08 - A
Core Laboratories N V *CLB*
N22717107
04/03/08
1,927
   
This is a duplicate meeting for ballots received via the Broadridge North American ballot distribution system.
       
 
1
Elect Supervisory Board Member
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
CONFIRMATION AND ADOPTION OF DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
APPROVE AND RESOLVE THE CANCELLATION OF OUR REPURCHASED SHARES UP TO THE DATE OF OUR ANNUAL MEETING.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
APPROVE AND RESOLVE THE CANCELLATION OF 5% OF OUR ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL, IF PURCHASED FROM TIME TO TIME DURING THE 18-MONTH PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
APPROVE AND RESOLVE THE EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF MANAGEMENT BOARD TO REPURCHASE UP TO 10% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
APPROVE AND RESOLVE THE EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SUPERVISORY BOARD TO ISSUE SHARES AND/OR TO GRANT RIGHTS.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
APPROVE AND RESOLVE THE EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SUPERVISORY BOARD TO LIMIT OR ELIMINATE PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF COMMON SHARES AND/OR PREFERENCE SHARES UNTIL MAY 28, 2013.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/09/07 - A
Crocs, Inc *CROX*
227046109
05/31/07
6,255
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/06/08 - A
CVR Energy *CVI*
12662P108
04/07/08
9,000
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director John J. Lipinski --- Withhold
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Scott L. Lebovitz --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Regis B. Lippert --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director George E. Matelich --- Withhold
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Steve A. Nordaker --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Stanley De J. Osborne --- Withhold
       
 
1.7
Elect Director Kenneth A. Pontarelli --- Withhold
       
 
1.8
Elect Director Mark E. Tomkins --- For
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
10/23/07 - S
CyberSource Corporation *CYBS*
23251J106
09/14/07
19,050
 
1
Issue Shares in Connection with an Acquisition
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Adjourn Meeting
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/14/08 - A
CyberSource Corporation *CYBS*
23251J106
03/20/08
16,250
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Robert Donahue --- Withhold
       
 
1.2
Elect Director John J. Mcdonnell, Jr. --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director William S. Mckiernan --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Steven P. Novak --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Richard Scudellari --- Withhold
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Kenneth R. Thornton --- For
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/11/07 - A
Dealertrack Holdings Inc *TRAK*
242309102
05/15/07
6,156
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Other Business
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/05/08 - A
Dynamic Materials Corp. *BOOM*
267888105
04/18/08
5,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/10/08 - A
eHealth Inc *EHTH*
28238P109
04/18/08
4,800
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/12/08 - A
Equinix, Inc. *EQIX*
29444U502
04/25/08
5,998
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/19/08 - A
ExLService Holdings, Inc. *EXLS*
302081104
04/30/08
9,154
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/03/08 - A
Gaiam Inc. *GAIA*
36268Q103
04/11/08
11,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
01/11/08 - S
GFI Group Inc *GFIG*
361652209
11/19/07
3,634
 
1
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/11/08 - A
GFI Group Inc *GFIG*
361652209
04/16/08
7,336
 
1
Elect Director Michael Gooch
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Marisa Cassoni
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/25/08 - A
Haynes International, Inc. *HAYN*
420877201
01/11/08
1,500
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/03/08 - A
HealthExtras, Inc. *HLEX*
422211102
04/04/08
8,670
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/14/08 - A
Healthways, Inc. *HWAY*
422245100
12/17/07
2,752
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/30/08 - A
HMS Holdings Corp. *HMSY*
40425J101
04/18/08
10,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/14/08 - A
Hub Group, Inc. *HUBG*
443320106
03/19/08
5,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Phillip C. Yeager --- Withhold
       
 
1.2
Elect Director David P. Yeager --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Mark A. Yeager --- Withhold
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Gary D. Eppen --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Charles R. Reaves --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Martin P. Slark --- For
       
 
 
05/07/08 - A
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. *HURN*
447462102
03/10/08
3,720
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
08/16/07 - A
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *ICON*
451055107
07/05/07
18,118
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/15/08 - A
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *ICON*
451055107
03/26/08
14,818
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/19/08 - A
InnerWorkings, Inc. *INWK*
45773Y105
04/21/08
4,022
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/20/08 - A
Interface, Inc. *IFSIA*
458665106
03/12/08
11,200
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/13/08 - A
Iris International, Inc. *IRIS*
46270W105
04/18/08
10,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/19/08 - A
Jefferies Group, Inc *JEF*
472319102
04/01/08
100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/27/07 - A/S
KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. *KHD*
482462108
06/22/07
2,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors for the Previous Year
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors for the Ensuing Year
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors for the Ensuing Year
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Approve Arrangement Resolution: Asset Spin-Off
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Authorize the Board to Proceed 2:1 Forward Stock Split
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/24/08 - A
Life Time Fitness, Inc. *LTM*
53217R207
02/26/08
4,622
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/22/08 - A
Luminex Corp *LMNX*
55027E102
04/11/08
5,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/06/08 - A
ManTech International Corporation *MANT*
564563104
04/10/08
1,000
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/05/08 - A
Masimo Corp. *MASI*
574795100
04/18/08
2,900
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/09/08 - A
MercadoLibre, Inc. *MELI*
58733R102
05/06/08
6,800
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
01/22/08 - A
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. *VIVO*
589584101
12/03/07
8,368
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director James A. Buzard --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director John A. Kraeutler --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Gary P. Kreider --- Withhold
       
 
1.4
Elect Director William J. Motto --- Withhold
       
 
1.5
Elect Director David C. Phillips --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Robert J. Ready --- For
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Permit Board to Amend Code of Regulations Without Shareholder Consent
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/24/08 - A
Metalico Inc *MEA*
591176102
05/08/08
4,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Carlos E. Aguero --- Withhold
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Michael J. Drury --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Earl C. Cornette --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Bret R. Maxwell --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Walter H. Barandiaran --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Paul A. Garrett --- For
       
 
2
Amend Certificate of Incorporation
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Approve Conversion of Securities
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/16/07 - A
* Micros Systems, Inc. *MCRS*
594901100
10/03/07
1,350
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Other Business
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/16/08 - A
NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. *NETL*
64118B100
03/28/08
3,000
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/09/07 - A
NeuStar, Inc *NSR*
64126X201
05/11/07
5,950
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/29/08 - A
Neutral Tandem, Inc. *TNDM*
64128B108
04/15/08
3,800
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Rian J. Wren --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director James P. Hynes --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Dixon R. Doll --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Peter Barris --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Robert C. Hawk --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Lawrence M. Ingeneri --- For
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/19/08 - A
Novatel Wireless, Inc. *NVTL*
66987M604
04/25/08
1,572
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/21/08 - A
Nuance Communications, Inc. *NUAN*
67020Y100
03/07/08
10,166
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
OM Group, Inc. *OMG*
670872100
03/21/08
2,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/22/08 - A
Omnicell, Inc. *OMCL*
68213N109
03/07/08
10,424
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
01/17/08 - S
Omniture, Inc. *OMTR*
68212S109
12/11/07
8,508
 
1
Issue Shares in Connection with an Acquisition
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Adjourn Meeting
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/14/08 - A
Omniture, Inc. *OMTR*
68212S109
04/02/08
5,908
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
12/18/07 - A
Paetec Holding Corp *PAET*
695459107
11/05/07
11,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/08/08 - S
Paetec Holding Corp *PAET*
695459107
12/18/07
16,400
 
1
Issue Shares in Connection with Acquisition
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Adjourn Meeting
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/20/08 - A
Paetec Holding Corp *PAET*
695459107
03/31/08
16,400
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/28/08 - A
Parallel Petroleum Corp. *PLLL*
699157103
04/16/08
11,700
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/01/07 - A
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. *PDX*
705324101
09/12/07
5,210
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/23/08 - A
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. *PDX*
705324101
03/25/08
3,410
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/23/08 - A
Petroleum Development Corp. *PETD*
716578109
05/19/08
1,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Joseph E. Casabona --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Richard W. McCullough --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Larry F. Mazza --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director David C. Parke --- Withhold
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Jeffrey C. Swoveland --- Withhold
       
 
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock and Authorize New Class of Preferred Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
03/06/08 - S
Pharmion Corp
71715B409
02/04/08
1,290
 
1
Approve Merger Agreement
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Adjourn Meeting
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/26/08 - A
PriceSmart, Inc. *PSMT*
741511109
01/07/08
5,700
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/16/08 - A
PROS HOLDINGS INC *PRO*
74346Y103
03/24/08
12,300
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Timothy V. Williams --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Gregory B. Peterson --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Mariette M. Woestemeyer --- Withhold
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
09/13/07 - A
RBC Bearings, Inc. *ROLL*
75524B104
07/20/07
3,231
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
10/18/07 - A
Resources Connection, Inc. *RECN*
76122Q105
08/31/07
5,977
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/11/08 - A/S
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. *RBA*
767744105
02/29/08
3,044
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve 3:1 Stock Split
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/25/08 - A
RTI International Metals, Inc. *RTI*
74973W107
03/12/08
3,838
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
01/30/08 - A
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. *SCHN*
806882106
11/30/07
3,500
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/26/08 - A
SEASPAN Corporation *SSW*
Y75638109
03/18/08
8,400
   
This is a duplicate meeting for ballots received via the Broadridge North American ballot distribution system
       
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
12/18/07 - A
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited *SNDA*
81941Q203
11/14/07
5,700
 
1
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: TIANQIAO CHEN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: DANIAN CHEN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: QIANQIAN LUO
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: JINGSHENG HUANG
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: CHENGYU XIONG
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: BRUNO WU
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: JUN TANG
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: QUNZHAO TAN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
ELECT THE DIRECTOR FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: GRACE WU
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
09/27/07 - A
SILICON MOTION TECHNOLOGY CORP *SIMO*
82706C108
None
8,359
 
1
Elect Yung Chien-Wang as Director
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Deloitte and Touche as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/30/08 - A
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. *SKX*
830566105
03/31/08
6,900
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/21/08 - A
Smart Balance Inc *SMBL*
83169Y108
04/02/08
10,900
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Adjourn Meeting
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
09/17/07 - A
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp *SWHC*
831756101
07/31/07
15,100
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Classify the Board of Directors
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Conversion of Securities
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/30/08 - A
Sohu.com Inc. *SOHU*
83408W103
04/11/08
2,700
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Other Business
None
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/22/08 - A
Sonosite Inc. *SONO*
83568G104
02/22/08
4,500
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/29/08 - A
Strayer Education, Inc. *STRA*
863236105
03/07/08
1,565
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/29/08 - A
Tennant Co. *TNC*
880345103
02/29/08
6,050
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/22/08 - A
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. *TXRH*
882681109
03/24/08
10,900
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/15/07 - A
The Advisory Board Co. *ABCO*
00762W107
10/02/07
1,432
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. *ULTI*
90385D107
03/17/08
7,056
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/30/07 - A
THQ Inc. *THQI*
872443403
06/01/07
9,639
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Brian J. Farrell --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Lawrence Burstein --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Henry T. DeNero --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Brian P. Dougherty --- Withhold
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Jeffrey W. Griffiths --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Gary E. Rieschel --- For
       
 
1.7
Elect Director James Whims --- For
       
 
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/15/08 - A
Tower Group, Inc *TWGP*
891777104
04/01/08
5,344
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
07/26/07 - A
UAP Holding Corp
903441103
06/22/07
10,168
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
08/08/07 - A
* ULTRAPETROL BAHAMAS LTD *ULTR*
P94398107
06/26/07
10,200
   
Meeting for Holders of ADR's
       
 
1
TO VOTE FOR, AGAINST OR WITHHOLD FROM VOTING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2006 AND THE AUDITORS REPORT THEREON. APPROVAL OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITORS REPORT.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: FELIPE MENENDEZ ROSS
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: RICARDO MENENDEZ ROSS
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
4
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MARTIN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: KATHERINE A. DOWNS
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: LEONARD J. HOSKINSON
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
7
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: MICHAEL C. HAGAN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
RE-ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR: GEORGE WOOD
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM ALL ACTS, TRANSACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2006 AND INDEMNIFYING THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ALL CLAIMS.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/04/08 - A
VCA Antech, Inc. *WOOF*
918194101
04/21/08
6,497
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/02/07 - A
VISTAPRINT LIMITED *VPRT*
G93762204
09/14/07
5,700
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/22/08 - A
Vocus Inc. *VOCS*
92858J108
03/28/08
6,700
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/06/08 - A
VOLCOM INC *VLCM*
92864N101
03/10/08
7,900
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/21/08 - A
W-H Energy Services, Inc. *WHQ*
92925E108
03/31/08
3,382
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Kenneth T. White, Jr. --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Robert H. Whilden, Jr. --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director James D. Lightner --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Milton L. Scott --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Christopher Mills --- Withhold
       
 
1.6
Elect Director John R. Brock --- For
       
 
 
05/29/08 - A
Willbros Group Inc *WG*
969199108
04/04/08
5,500
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 TO THE WILLBROS GROUP, INC. 1996 STOCK PLAN, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM 4,075,000 TO 4,825,000.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE WILLBROS GROUP, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM 50,000 TO 250,000.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
12/13/07 - A
WMS Industries Inc. *WMS*
929297109
10/18/07
5,644
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
 

 
                     
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2007 - Jun 30, 2008
 
PIC Flexible Growth Fund
 
Mtg
Company/
 
Mgmt
Vote
Record
 
Shares
Date/Type
Ballot Issues
Security
Rec
Cast
Date
Prpnent
Voted
 
05/21/08 - A
Amphenol Corp. *APH*
032095101
03/24/08
470
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
03/04/08 - A
Apple, Inc. *AAPL*
037833100
01/15/08
640
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
4
Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Committee on Sustainability
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/27/08 - A
BlackRock, Inc. *BLK*
09247X101
04/08/08
125
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/15/07 - A
Cisco Systems, Inc. *CSCO*
17275R102
09/17/07
1,855
 
1
Elect Director Carol A. Bartz
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director M. Michele Burns
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Michael D. Capellas
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Larry R. Carter
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director John T. Chambers
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Brian L. Halla
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Dr. John L. Hennessy
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Richard M. Kovacevich
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Roderick C. McGeary
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Director Michael K. Powell
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Elect Director Steven M. West
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Elect Director Jerry Yang
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
13
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
14
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
15
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
16
Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Committee on Human Rights
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
17
Pay For Superior Performance
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
18
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
19
Report on Internet Fragmentation
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/07/08 - A
CVS Caremark Corp *CVS*
126650100
03/12/08
845
 
1
Elect Director Edwin M. Banks
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director C. David Brown II
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director David W. Dorman
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Kristen E. Gibney Williams
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Marian L. Heard
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director William H. Joyce
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Jean-Pierre Million
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Terrence Murray
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director C.A. Lance Piccolo
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Director Sheli Z. Rosenberg
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Elect Director Richard J. Swift
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
13
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
14
Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
15
Adopt Anti Gross-up Policy
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
16
Report on Political Contributions
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
11/14/07 - S
Deere & Co. *DE*
244199105
09/24/07
110
 
1
Approve Increase in Common Stock and a Stock Split
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/27/08 - A
Deere & Co. *DE*
244199105
12/31/07
475
 
1
Elect Director T. Kevin Dunnigan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Charles O. Holliday, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Dipak C. Jain
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Joachim Milberg
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Richard B. Myers
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/13/08 - A
Dentsply International, Inc. *XRAY*
249030107
03/17/08
890
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/28/08 - A
Exxon Mobil Corp. *XOM*
30231G102
04/04/08
440
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Bylaws to Prohibit Precatory Proposals
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
4
Require Director Nominee Qualifications
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Require Independent Board Chairman
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
6
Approve Distribution Policy
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
7
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
8
Compare CEO Compensation to Company's Lowest Paid U.S. Workers
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
9
Claw-back of Payments under Restatements
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
10
Review Anti-discrimination Policy on Corporate Sponsorships and Executive Perks
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
11
Report on Political Contributions
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
12
Amend EEO Policy to Prohibit Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
13
Report on Community Environmental Impacts of Operations
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
14
Report on Potential Environmental Damage from Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
15
Adopt Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals for Products and Operations
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
16
Report on Carbon Dioxide Emissions Information at Gas Stations
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
17
Report on Climate Change Impacts on Emerging Countries
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
18
Report on Energy Technologies Development
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
19
Adopt Policy to Increase Renewable Energy
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/30/08 - A
Flowserve Corp. *FLS*
34354P105
04/04/08
285
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/08/08 - A
Gilead Sciences, Inc. *GILD*
375558103
03/19/08
905
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/08/08 - A
Google Inc *GOOG*
38259P508
03/11/08
94
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
4
Adopt Internet Censorship Policies
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Committee on Human Rights
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
03/19/08 - A
Hewlett-Packard Co. *HPQ*
428236103
01/22/08
920
 
1
Elect Director Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Sari M. Baldauf
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Richard A. Hackborn
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director John H. Hammergren
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Mark V. Hurd
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Joel Z. Hyatt
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director John R. Joyce
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Robert L. Ryan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Lucille S. Salhany
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Director G. Kennedy Thompson
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/15/08 - A
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. *ICE*
45865V100
03/18/08
315
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Charles R. Crisp --- For
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Jean-Marc Forneri --- Withhold
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Fred W. Hatfield --- For
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Terrence F. Martell --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Sir Robert Reid --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Frederic V. Salerno --- For
       
 
1.7
Elect Director Frederick W. Schoenhut --- For
       
 
1.8
Elect Director Jeffrey C. Sprecher --- For
       
 
1.9
Elect Director Judith A. Sprieser --- For
       
 
1.10
Elect Director Vincent Tese --- For
       
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/18/08 - A
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *ISRG*
46120E602
02/22/08
145
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/16/08 - A
J. C. Penney Co., Inc (HLDG CO) *JCP*
708160106
03/17/08
900
 
1
Elect Director Colleen C. Barrett
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director M. Anthony Burns
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Maxine K. Clark
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Thomas J. Engibous
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Kent B. Foster
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Ken C. Hicks
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Leonard H. Roberts
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Javier G. Teruel
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Myron E. Ullman, III
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
10
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Submit Severance Agreement (Change in Control) to shareholder Vote
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/30/08 - A
Lowe's Companies, Inc. *LOW*
548661107
03/28/08
1,170
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Pay For Superior Performance
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
10/19/07 - A
Marvell Technology Group Ltd *MRVL*
G5876H105
08/31/07
870
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
ELECTION OF ONE DIRECTOR: PAUL R. GRAY, PH.D.
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
TO APPROVE THE 2007 DIRECTOR STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
 
08/23/07 - A
Medtronic, Inc. *MDT*
585055106
06/25/07
624
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/22/08 - A
Merck & Co., Inc. *MRK*
589331107
02/25/08
1,105
 
1
Elect Director Richard T. Clark
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Johnnetta B. Cole, Ph.D.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Thomas H. Glocer
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Steven F. Goldstone
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director William B. Harrison, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Harry R. Jacobson, M.D.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director William N. Kelley, M.D.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Rochelle B. Lazarus
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Thomas E. Shenk, Ph.D.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Director Anne M. Tatlock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Elect Director Samuel O. Thier, M.D.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Elect Director Wendell P. Weeks
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
13
Elect Director Peter C. Wendell
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
14
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
15
Limit Executive Compensation
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
16
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
17
Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
18
Adopt a bylaw to Require an Independent Lead Director
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/24/08 - A
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. *MER*
590188108
02/26/08
585
 
1
Elect Director Carol T. Christ
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Armando M. Codina
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Judith Mayhew Jonas
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director John A. Thain
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Provide for Cumulative Voting
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
7
Compensation- Miscellaneous Company Specific--Prohibiting Executive Officer Stock Sales during Buyback
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
8
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
9
Adopt Employment Contract
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
01/16/08 - A
Monsanto Co. *MON*
61166W101
11/19/07
870
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Separate Chairman and CEO Positions
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
4
Amend Bylaws to Not Indemnify Directors for Social and Environmental Liabilities
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/25/08 - A
Mylan Inc. *MYL*
628530107
03/25/08
1,345
 
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
Mgmt
 
1.1
Elect Director Milan Puskar --- Withhold
       
 
1.2
Elect Director Robert J. Coury --- For
       
 
1.3
Elect Director Wendy Cameron --- Withhold
       
 
1.4
Elect Director Neil Dimick --- For
       
 
1.5
Elect Director Douglas J. Leech --- For
       
 
1.6
Elect Director Joseph C. Maroon --- Withhold
       
 
1.7
Elect Director N. Prasad --- Withhold
       
 
1.8
Elect Director Rodney L. Piatt --- Withhold
       
 
1.9
Elect Director C.B. Todd --- For
       
 
1.10
Elect Director Randall L. Vanderveen --- For
       
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
09/19/07 - A
NetApp, Inc. *NTAP*
64120L104
07/23/07
640
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/20/08 - A
Nordstrom, Inc. *JWN*
655664100
03/12/08
1,170
 
1
Elect Director Phyllis J. Campbell
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Enrique Hernandez, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Jeanne P. Jackson
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Robert G. Miller
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Blake W. Nordstrom
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Erik B. Nordstrom
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Peter E. Nordstrom
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Philip G. Satre
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Alison A. Winter
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
11/02/07 - A
Oracle Corp. *ORCL*
68389X105
09/07/07
1,630
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Committee on Human Rights
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Issue an Open Source Report
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
03/24/08 - S
Petroleo Brasileiro
71654V408
03/07/08
180
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
APPROVAL OF THE INCORPORATION PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION SIGNED BY PETROBRAS, AS THE SURVIVING COMPANY, AND BY PRAMOA PARTICIPACOES S.A., AS THE ACQUIRED COMPANY.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED COMPANY TO EVALUATE AND APPROVE THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT REPORT ELABORATED FOR THE PRAMOA PARTICIPACOES S.A. INCORPORATION OPERATION.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
APPROVAL OF THE INCORPORATION PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION, SIGNED BY PETROBRAS, AS THE SURVIVING COMPANY, AND BY UPB S.A., AS THE ACQUIRED COMPANY.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED COMPANY TO EVALUATE AND APPROVE THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT REPORT ELABORATED FOR THE UPB S.A. INCORPORATION OPERATION.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
SPLIT OF THE SHARES THAT REPRESENT THE CAPITAL STOCK.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/04/08 - A/S
Petroleo Brasileiro
71654V408
03/17/08
180
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
MANAGEMENT REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2007.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
2008 FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
2007 FISCAL YEAR RESULT APPROPRIATION.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSTITUTES.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
DETERMINATION OF THE MANAGERS WAGES, INCLUDING THEIR PROFIT PARTICIPATION, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 41 AND 56 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AS WELL AS THAT OF THE FULL MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
CAPITAL STOCK INCREASE VIA THE INCORPORATION OF PART OF THE CAPITAL RESERVES AND OF PROFIT RESERVES, FOR A TOTAL OF R$26,323 MILLION, INCREASING THE CAPITAL STOCK FROM R$52,644 MILLION TO R$78,967 MILLION.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/09/08 - S
Petroleo Brasileiro
71654V408
05/21/08
585
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
TO APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF THE CONTROL OF THE SUBSIDIARY OF PETROBRAS, DAPEAN PARTICIPACOES S.A., BY MEANS OF THE MERGER INTO THIS COMPANY OF FASCIATUS PARTICIPACOES S.A., A TRANSACTION INSERTED IN THE SPHERE OF THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/08/08 - A/S
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. *POT*
73755L107
03/13/08
310
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve 2008 Performance Option Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
SP - Establish SERP Policy
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/22/08 - A
Praxair, Inc. *PX*
74005P104
02/28/08
680
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Require Majority Vote for Non-Contested Election
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
02/12/08 - A
Rockwell Collins, Inc. *COL*
774341101
12/14/07
585
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/16/08 - A
Schering-Plough Corp. *SGP*
806605101
03/28/08
2,115
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/09/08 - A
Schlumberger Ltd. *SLB*
806857108
02/20/08
350
   
Meeting for ADR Holders
       
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/09/08 - A
Staples, Inc. *SPLS*
855030102
04/14/08
1,080
 
1
Elect Director Basil L. Anderson
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Arthur M. Blank
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Mary Elizabeth Burton
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Justin King
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Carol Meyrowitz
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Rowland T. Moriarty
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Robert C. Nakasone
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Ronald L. Sargent
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Robert E. Sulentic
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Director Martin Trust
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Elect Director Vijay Vishwanath
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Elect Director Paul F. Walsh
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
13
Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
14
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
15
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
16
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
17
Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/23/08 - A
Stryker Corp. *SYK*
863667101
02/29/08
305
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/10/08 - A
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. *TROW*
74144T108
02/11/08
415
 
1
Elect Director Edward C. Bernard
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director James T. Brady
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director ) J. Alfred Broaddus, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Donald B. Hebb, Jr.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director James A.C. Kennedy
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Director Brian C. Rogers
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Director Dr. Alfred Sommer
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Director Dwight S. Taylor
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Director Anne Marie Whittemore
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Other Business
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
04/08/08 - A
The Bank Of New York Mellon Corp. *BK*
064058100
02/08/08
998
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Approve Nonqualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Restore or Provide for Cumulative Voting
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
7
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/15/08 - A
The Charles Schwab Corp. *SCHW*
808513105
03/17/08
1,250
 
1
Elect Director Frank C. Herringer
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Stephen T. McLin
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Charles R. Schwab
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Director Roger O. Walther
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Director Robert N. Wilson
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Report on Political Contributions
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
7
Amend Bylaws to Prohibit Precatory Proposals
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/10/08 - A
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. *GS*
38141G104
02/11/08
155
 
1
Elect Directors Lloyd C. Blankfein
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Directors John H. Bryan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Directors Gary D. Cohn
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Elect Directors Claes Dahlback
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Elect Directors Stephen Friedman
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Elect Directors William W. George
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
Elect Directors Rajat K. Gupta
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Elect Directors James A. Johnson
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
9
Elect Directors Lois D. Juliber
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
10
Elect Directors Edward M. Liddy
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
11
Elect Directors Ruth J. Simmons
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
12
Elect Directors Jon Winkelried
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
13
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
14
Prohibit Executive Stock-Based Awards
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
15
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
16
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
05/01/08 - A
Valero Energy Corp. *VLO*
91913Y100
03/03/08
615
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Share buyback holding period
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
4
Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
5
Report on Political Contributions
Against
For
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
04/22/08 - A
VF Corp. *VFC*
918204108
03/04/08
570
 
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
06/02/08 - A
Weatherford International Ltd *WFT*
G95089101
04/09/08
205
   
This is a duplicate meeting for ballots received via the Broadridge North American Ballot distribution system.
       
 
1
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR.
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
7
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
8
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
 
05/20/08 - A
XTO Energy Inc *XTO*
98385X106
03/31/08
560
 
1
Elect Director William H. Adams III
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
2
Elect Director Keith A. Hutton
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
3
Elect Director Jack P. Randall
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
5
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
Mgmt
 
6
Declassify the Board of Directors
Against
Against
 
ShrHoldr
 
 
 



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) Advisors Series Trust                                                                                                                                                           


By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Douglas G. Hess                                                                                                                                       
Douglas G. Hess, President
(Principal Executive Officer)


Date  7/21/2008                                                                       
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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