N-PX 1 alpineequity.htm ALPINE EQUITY TRUST Alpine Equity Trust



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 811-05684


ALPINE EQUITY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

615 East Michigan Street 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)



SAMUEL A. LIEBER
ALPINE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, LLC
2500 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 215
PURCHASE, NY 10577
(Name and address of agent for service)



1-888-785-5578
Registrant's telephone number, including area code





Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2004

 
     

 




                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Accor
Security:
5852842
Meeting Date:
04/26/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
     
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.575 per Share
For
For
     
Mgmt
5
Ratify Cooptation of Gabriele Galateri Di Genola as Supervisory Board Member
For
Against
 
 
In light of these shortcomings, and due to the overall lack of information regarding current board composition and board committee membership, we recommend a vote against the election of the candidates proposed at this meeting.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Elect Francis Mayer as Supervisory Board Member
For
Against
     
Mgmt
7
Authorize Repurchase of Up to 18 Million Shares
For
For
     
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
8
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
     
Mgmt
9
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 200 Million
For
For
 
 
The potential increase of 33.46 percent of issued capital over a period of 26 months is in line with the limit we recommend for general requests to issue capital with preemptive rights.
 
 
Mgmt
10
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 100 Million
For
For
 
 
The potential increase of 16.73 percent of issued capital over a period of 26 months is in line with the limit we recommend for general requests to issue capital without preemptive rights. Furthermore, it is very rare for a French company to request an issuance without preemptive rights that is smaller than the one with preemptive rights. This is a clear improvement over the common French issuance request.
 
 
Mgmt
11
Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 200 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value
For
For
 
 
Dilution is not a problem when capital is increased using any of these scenarios, as this would merely transfer wealth to shareholders. We see no reason to oppose this request.
 
 
Mgmt
12
Set Global Limit for Capital Increase to Result from All Issuance Requests at EUR 300 Million
For
For
     
Mgmt
13
Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan
For
For
     
Mgmt
14
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
     
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
80,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
80,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Accor
Security:
5852842
Meeting Date:
05/04/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.575 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Ratify Cooptation of Gabriele Galateri Di Genola as Supervisory Board Member
For
Against
Mgmt
6
Elect Francis Mayer as Supervisory Board Member
For
Against
Mgmt
7
Authorize Repurchase of Up to 18 Million Shares
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
8
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
9
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 200 Million
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 100 Million
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 200 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value
For
For
Mgmt
12
Set Global Limit for Capital Increase to Result from All Issuance Requests at EUR 300 Million
For
For
Mgmt
13
Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan
For
For
Mgmt
14
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
80,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
80,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Alexander's, Inc. *ALX*
Security:
014752109
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Michael D. Fascitelli --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of insider Michael D. Fascitelli. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Michael D. Fascitelli for failure to establish an independent nominating committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director David Mandelbaum --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Dr. Richard R. West --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
17,500
 
Total Shares Voted:
17,500
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
AMARIN PLAZA PUBLIC CO LTD (FORMERLY AMARIN PLAZA CO LTD)
Security:
6027638
Meeting Date:
04/23/04
Record Date:
04/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous EGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Report on Company Performance in 2003
For
For
Mgmt
3
Accept Report of the Audit Committee for the Year 2003
For
For
Mgmt
4
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.65 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reduce Par Value of Common Stock to Baht 1 from Baht 6
For
For
Mgmt
7
Amend Articles of Association
For
For
Mgmt
8
Amend Memorandum of Association to Reflect Decrease in Par Value
For
For
Mgmt
9
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
10
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
11
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
12
Other Business
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,264,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,264,200
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
AMATA CORPORATION PUBLIC CO LTD
Security:
6074496
Meeting Date:
04/28/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous AGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Directors' Report
For
For
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.30 per share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
8
Amend Articles of Association Re: The Procedures Used for Related Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
9
Other Business
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
3,000,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
3,000,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
ASIAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC CO LTD
Security:
6668071
Meeting Date:
04/01/04
Record Date:
03/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous EGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.20 per Share
For
For
 
 
A total of Baht 0.20 ($0.005) per share has been proposed as annual dividend.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Authorize Issuance of Debentures not exceeding Baht 2.5 Billion
For
For
 
 
The proposed issuance of Baht 2.5 billion ($63 million) worth of debentures is non-convertible into common shares.
 
 
Mgmt
8
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
This routine item would allow other issues of concern, not contained in the company's official agenda, to be raised at the annual general meeting without giving shareholders ample time to review their details. Consequently, this would create an opportunity to pass resolutions not in the best interest of the shareholders. In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
3,000,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
3,000,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Australand Property Group (formerly AUSTRALAND HLDGS LTD)
Security:
6003564
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Tham Kui Seng as Director
For
Against
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Tham Kui Seng. We recommend that shareholders vote AGAINST Tham Kui Seng for standing as an insider on the Compensation Committee.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Elect James Glen Service as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3
Elect Kee Teck Koon as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
800,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
800,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
Security:
07556Q105
Meeting Date:
02/10/04
Record Date:
12/12/03
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Laurent Alpert --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Katie J. Bayne --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Brian C. Beazer --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Ian J. McCarthy --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Maureen E. O'Connell --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Larry T. Solari --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
Vote Recommendation        We commend the company for expressly forbidding the repricing of stock options under the plan. However, the total cost of the company's plans of 12.39 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 10.60 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
11,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
11,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Centex Corp. *CTX*
Security:
152312104
Meeting Date:
02/25/04
Record Date:
01/23/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Merger Agreement
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Merger Agreement
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
14,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
14,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Chelsfield PLC
Security:
GB0001921781
Meeting Date:
03/18/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Arrangements Between Duelguide plc and Chelsfield International Ltd, E. Bernard, N. Hugill, R. Butler, D. Phillips, D. Wisniewski and J. Anderson which Contains the Offer for the Shares in the Company by N M Rothschild on Behalf of Duelguide plc
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
206,666
 
Total Shares Voted:
206,666
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Choice Hotels Scandinavia Asa
Security:
5233588
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Open Meeting; Prepare List of Shareholders
None
None
Mgmt
2
Elect Chairman of Meeting; Designate Inspector or Shareholder Representative(s) of Minutes of Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Meeting Agenda
For
For
Mgmt
4
Accept Annual Report
For
For
Mgmt
5
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Creation of NOK 900,000 Pool of Conditional Capital without Preemptive Rights
For
For
 
 
This is a general capital request; that is, the company is seeking the authority to issue shares for no specific purpose. Our guidelines allow for general capital increases without preemptive rights to a maximum of 20 percent of the existing outstanding share capital; this amount is generally more than adequate for unforeseen contingencies. Since the potential dilution amounts to 20 percent, we recommend a vote in favor of this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
7
Approve Remuneration of Directors and Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
8
Elect Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
133,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
133,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
City Developments Ltd.
Security:
6197928
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Adopt Financial Statements and Directors' and Auditors' Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Declare Final Dividend
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Directors' Fees of SGD 220,000 for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003, and Approve Audit Committee Fees of SGD 42,500 Per Quarter for the Period Commencing from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005
For
For
Mgmt
4a
Reelect Kwek Leng Beng as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4b
Reelect Kwek Leng Peck as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5a
Reappoint Sim Miah Kian as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5b
Reappoint Tan Tong as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5c
Reappoint Ong Pang Boon as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5d
Reappoint Chee Keng Soon as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5e
Reappoint Tang See Chim as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reappoint KPMG as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
7
Other Business (Voting)
For
Against
 
 
Until more detailed information is made available concerning these items, we must recommend a vote opposing such requests.
 
 
Mgmt
8
Approve Issuance of Shares and Grant of Options Pursuant to the Share Option Scheme 2001
For
Against
 
 
It is ISS policy to oppose an option plan under which more than 5 percent of issued capital is available for grants, except in the case of growth companies or particularly well-structured plans, for which we approve of making available up to 10 percent of issued capital. Given that the plan makes available 8 percent of the company's issued capital, ISS recommends that shareholders vote against this request as the dilution level is considered unacceptable.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Approve Mandate for Transactions with Related Parties
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
1,000,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,000,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
City Developments Ltd.
Security:
6197928
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Special Cash Dividend for Each Ordinary Share Held in the Company
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Issuance of Up to 82.72 Million Bonus Warrants on the Basis of One Bonus Warrant for Every Ten Shares Held
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Rights Issue of Up to 330.87 Million Nonreedemable Convertible Noncumulative Preference Shares
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Increase in Authorized Capital
For
For
Mgmt
5
Amend Memorandum of Association Re: To Reflect New Share Capital of the Company
For
For
Mgmt
6
Authorize Share Repurchase Program
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Issuance of Shares without Preemptive Rights
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
1
Amend Articles of Association of the Company in Conjunction with the Rights Issue
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Articles of Association
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
1,000,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,000,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Clublink Corp. *LNK*
Security:
2204383
Meeting Date:
06/15/04
Record Date:
04/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Paul J. Atkinson, Patrick S. Brigham, Paul D. Campbell, Robert B. Poile, K. (Rai) Sahi, Brian J. Semkowski, Bruce S. Simmonds, Donald W. Turple, and Jack D. Winberg as Directors
For
For
 
 
Given that shareholders may wish to express differing views as to the suitability of the director nominees, Fairvest takes the view that shareholders should have the ability to cast ballots with respect to individuals rather than the entire slate. If this is possible, they will not be forced to withhold votes for the board as a whole as their only method of registering a negative view of an individual or individuals. The board is majority independent. There are no insiders on either the Audit or Compensation Committees.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Appoint Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
 
 
Ernst & Young LLP have been the company's auditors since 2003. The circular does not provide the audit or non-audit fees paid to the auditor over the most recent fiscal year.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Amend Articles
For
For
 
 
Shareholders are being asked to approve an amendment to the company's articles that would, if passed, allow the company to consolidate on a one-for-100 basis and then split the company's shares on a 100-for-1 basis. This will result in holders of less than 100 common shares of the corporation ceasing to holder such shares. They will be entitled to receive cash consideration for their common shares. Following the completion of this transaction, holders of 100 or more common shares will hold the same number of shares they held prior to this transaction. The company feels that they will save a significant amount of money on printing and mailing materials to the holders of less than 100 shares that it currently spends. The company also believes that many of these small shareholders will welcome the opportunity to sell their shares without having to pay a brokerage fee. Fairvest does not oppose this resolution.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
150,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
150,100
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Clublink Corp. *LNK*
Security:
CA18947K2020
Meeting Date:
06/15/04
Record Date:
04/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Paul J. Atkinson, Patrick S. Brigham, Paul D. Campbell, Robert B. Poile, K. (Rai) Sahi, Brian J. Semkowski, Bruce S. Simmonds, Donald W. Turple, and Jack D. Winberg as Directors
For
For
 
 
Given that shareholders may wish to express differing views as to the suitability of the director nominees, Fairvest takes the view that shareholders should have the ability to cast ballots with respect to individuals rather than the entire slate. If this is possible, they will not be forced to withhold votes for the board as a whole as their only method of registering a negative view of an individual or individuals. The board is majority independent. There are no insiders on either the Audit or Compensation Committees.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Appoint Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
 
 
Ernst & Young LLP have been the company's auditors since 2003. The circular does not provide the audit or non-audit fees paid to the auditor over the most recent fiscal year.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Amend Articles
For
For
 
 
Shareholders are being asked to approve an amendment to the company's articles that would, if passed, allow the company to consolidate on a one-for-100 basis and then split the company's shares on a 100-for-1 basis. This will result in holders of less than 100 common shares of the corporation ceasing to holder such shares. They will be entitled to receive cash consideration for their common shares. Following the completion of this transaction, holders of 100 or more common shares will hold the same number of shares they held prior to this transaction. The company feels that they will save a significant amount of money on printing and mailing materials to the holders of less than 100 shares that it currently spends. The company also believes that many of these small shareholders will welcome the opportunity to sell their shares without having to pay a brokerage fee. Fairvest does not oppose this resolution.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
150,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
150,100
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
D.R. Horton, Inc. *DHI*
Security:
23331A109
Meeting Date:
01/29/04
Record Date:
12/04/03
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Donald R. Horton --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Bradley S. Anderson --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Michael R. Buchanan --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Richard I. Galland --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Francine I. Neff --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Donald J. Tomnitz --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Bill W. Wheat --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
18,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
18,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Derwent Valley Holdings
Security:
0265274
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend of 8.10 Pence Per Ordinary Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Remuneration Report
For
For
Mgmt
4
Re-elect Nigel George as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Re-elect Paul Williams as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Re-elect Simon Neathercoat as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Re-appoint BDO Stoy Hayward LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Derwent Holdings plc Performance Share Plan 2004
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Derwent Holdings plc Employee Trust
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 886,119.20
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 132,917.90
For
For
Mgmt
12
Authorise 5,316,715 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
110,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
110,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Dusit Thani Corp. Ltd.
Security:
6284370
Meeting Date:
04/30/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous AGM
For
For
     
Mgmt
2
Accept Report on Company Performance in 2003
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Final Dividend of Baht 1.50 per Share
For
For
 
 
Baht 1.50 ($0.038) per share has been proposed as final dividends. Including the interim dividend of Baht 1.00 ($0.025), the company will have an annual cash dividend of Baht 2.50 ($0.63).
 
 
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors
For
For
     
Mgmt
6
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
     
Mgmt
7
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
8
Amend Articles of Association Re: The Procedures Used for Connected Transactions
For
For
 
 
This proposal will require that the company abide by the Stock Exchange of Thailand regulations governing such transactions.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Approve Financial Assistance to Subsidiaries and Associated Companies of Not Exceeding Baht 2 Billion
For
Against
 
 
The proposal seeks to provide financial assistance to the subsidiary and associated companies with the limit not exceeding Baht 2 billion ($50 million), where names and shareholding portion of the subsidiary and associated companies appeared in the notes to the financial statements. ISS recommends voting against the resolution since the company had not disclosed adequate information regarding the terms and details of the proposal as it will have a direct impact on shareholder value.
 
 
Mgmt
10
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
This routine item would allow other issues of concern, not contained in the company's official agenda, to be raised at the annual general meeting without giving shareholders ample time to review their details. Consequently, this would create an opportunity to pass resolutions not in the best interest of the shareholders. In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
178,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
178,600
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Euro Disney SCA
Security:
FR0000125874
Meeting Date:
03/25/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Annual Meeting Agenda
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Discharge of Limited Partner and Supervisory Board
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Treatment of Losses
For
For
 
 
This is a routine loss statement.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Related Party Transaction - Euro Disney SA and The Walt Disney Company (Netherlands) B.V. Re: Remuneration of Management and Payments of Licensing Fees
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Related Party Transaction - New Credit Line in the Amount of EUR 45 Million Granted by The Walt Disney Company
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
7
Reduce Par Value from EUR 0.76 to EUR 0.01 per Share, Approve Reduction in Share Capital, and Amend Articles Accordingly
For
For
Mgmt
8
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,710,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,710,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Gaylord Entertainment Co. *GET*
Security:
367905106
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director E. K. Gaylord II --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider E. K. Gaylord II. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from E. K. Gaylord II for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director E. Gordon Gee --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Robert P. Bowen --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Ralph Horn --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director Laurence S. Geller --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Michael D. Rose --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Colin V. Reed --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Michael I. Roth --- For
   
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
48,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
48,200
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
GECINA
Security:
FR0010040865
Meeting Date:
06/02/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Standard Accounting Transfers
For
For
 
 
This is a routine accounting transfer.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 3.35 per Common Share and EUR 0.65 per SIIC Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reelect Anne-Marie De Chalambert as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 400,000
For
For
Mgmt
8
Confirm End of Term of F.M Richard et Associes SA and Ernst & Young as Auditors, and Sylvain Elkaim and Dominique Duret-Ferrari as Alternate Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
9
Confirm Resignation of Mazars & Guerard as Third Auditors and Patrick de Cambourg as Alternate Auditor
For
For
Mgmt
10
Ratify Mazars & Guerard as Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
11
Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
12
Ratify Patrick de Cambourg as Alternate Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
13
Ratify Pierre Coll as Alternate Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
14
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
Mgmt
15
Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures in the Aggregate Value of EUR 1.5 Billion
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
16
Approve Stock Option Plan Grants
For
Against
 
 
The plan does not contain some elements that we favor in a standard French executive stock option plan. The plan is administered by the Remuneration Committee, which includes one insider and two affiliated outsiders. ISS prefers that all key board committees comprise only independent outsiders. ISS believes that insiders, particularly on key board committees such as the audit and the remuneration committees, threaten to undermine the purpose of these committee in providing independent oversight and preventing conflicts of interest. Finally, we believe that options for management should be used as incentives and not as alternate forms of compensation, and thus we disapprove of options being granted to management at a discount. Because we believe that options granted to management should serve solely as incentives, we do not recommend supporting this plan, which provides for option grants to management at a discount of up to 5 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
17
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 150 Million
For
For
Mgmt
18
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 150 Million
For
For
 
 
We believe that shareholders should have preemptive rights for large stock issues, but we also believe that companies should have the flexibility to transact ordinary business (to fund compensation plans, for example) without having to incur the extra expense of providing preemptive rights for small issuances. A potential capital increase of 34.5 percent of issued capital per 26 months falls within the limit recommended by our guidelines for general requests to issue capital without preemptive rights.
 
 
Mgmt
19
Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 150 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value
For
For
 
 
Dilution is not a problem when capital is increased using any of these scenarios, as this would merely transfer wealth to shareholders. We see no reason to oppose this request.
 
 
Mgmt
20
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
21
Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan
For
For
Mgmt
22
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
30,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
30,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Golden Land Property
Security:
6375296
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous AGM
For
For
     
Mgmt
2
Accept Report on Company Performance in 2003
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
4
Approve Non-Allocation of Income and Omission of Dividends
For
For
     
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
6
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
7
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
This routine item would allow other issues of concern, not contained in the company's official agenda, to be raised at the annual general meeting without giving shareholders ample time to review their details. Consequently, this would create an opportunity to pass resolutions not in the best interest of the shareholders. In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,000,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,000,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd.
Security:
6436386
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend
For
For
Mgmt
3
Reelect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
4
Reappoint Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights
For
Against
 
 
This request is being made to renew the authority because the authority to issue shares effectively expired with the convening of this shareholder meeting. This authority complies with strict SEHK regulations governing such plans, however, ISS recommends voting against the issuance of shares without preemptive rights unless the company provides specific language and terms that there will be (1) adequate restrictions on discounts and (2) no authority to refresh the share issuance amounts without prior shareholder approval. This is in light of abuses made by a number of Hong Kong companies that have issued shares at steep discounts to related parties and renewed the share issuance amount under this authority without shareholder approval, both of which are permissible under current law.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Approve Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Capital
For
For
Mgmt
7
Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Remuneration of Directors at HK$100,000 for Each
For
For
Mgmt
9
Amend Articles Re: Addition of Technical Definitions and Minor Alterations, Reelection of Directors, Inclusion of Electronic Communications to Facilitate Meetings, as Well as to Disclose Corporate Information
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
3,200,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
3,200,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. *HOV*
Security:
442487203
Meeting Date:
03/05/04
Record Date:
01/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director K. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exceptions of J. Sorsby, A. Greenbaum, G. Decesaris, Jr., A. Hovnanian, and K. Hovnanian, from whom we recommend shareholders WITHHOLD votes for failure to establish an independent nominating committee and for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director A. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director G. Decesaris, Jr. --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director A. Greenbaum --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director D. Mcdonald --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director J. Robbins --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director J. Sorsby --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director S. Weinroth --- For
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director E. Kangas --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
 
The requested increase of 130,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 160,160,000 shares.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        Under 162(m), preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation. Additionally, the total cost of the company's plans of 16.04 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
                                                    VI. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 21.43 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
14,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
14,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Inmobiliaria Colonial SA
Security:
5800056
Meeting Date:
04/15/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Individual and Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports, and Discharge Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Allocation of Income
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
4
Elect Management Board
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve General Meeting Guidelines
For
For
Mgmt
6
Accept Report Re: Board of Directors' Guidelines
For
For
Mgmt
7
Authorize Repurchase of Shares
For
For
Mgmt
8
Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
97,245
 
Total Shares Voted:
97,245
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Inmobiliaria Urbis, S.A.
Security:
5719732
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Individual and Consolidated Financial Statements, and Discharge Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Allocation of Income
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve General Meeting Guidelines
For
For
Mgmt
4
Amend Articles Re: Shareholders Meeting, Attendance Rights, Remote Voting, Proxy Card, Information Rights, Board Size, Board Substitution, Board's Meetings, Governance Report, Conflict of Interests, Audit Committee, and Information Compliance
For
For
Mgmt
5
Reelect Directors to Management Board
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reelect Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Authorize Repurchase of Shares
For
For
Mgmt
8
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights
For
For
Mgmt
9
Authorize Issuance of Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount
For
For
Mgmt
10
Accept Report Re: Board of Directors' Guidelines
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
71,826
 
Total Shares Voted:
71,826
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. *IHR*
Security:
46088S106
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director John J. Russell, Jr. --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider Leslie R. Doggett. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Leslie R. Doggett for poor attendance.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Leslie R. Doggett --- Withhold
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James B. McCurry --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
60,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
60,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
IVG Immobilien AG(frmly IVG Holding AG)
Security:
5740378
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
None
None
Mgmt
2
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 0.34 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Discharge of Management Board
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Detlef Bierbaum, Matthias Graf von Krockow, and Peter Rieck to the Supervisory Board
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Affiliation Agreements with a Subsidiary (IVG Management GmbH)
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Affiliation Agreements with a Subsidiary (IVG Beteiligungs GmbH)
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Affiliation Agreements with a Subsidiary (IVG Media Works Munich Vermietgesellschaft mbH)
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Affiliation Agreements with a Subsidiary (IVG Object Museumsmeile Bonn GmbH)
For
For
Mgmt
10
Approve Creation of EUR 10 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Partial Exclusion of Preemptive Rights
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
12
Ratify PwC Deutsche Revision AG as Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
64,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
64,400
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
JM AB
Security:
4155508
Meeting Date:
04/28/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Open Meeting; Elect Chairman of Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
2
Prepare and Approve List of Shareholders
For
For
Mgmt
3
Designate Inspector or Shareholder Representative(s) of Minutes of Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
4
Acknowledge Proper Convening of Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Agenda of Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
6
Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports; Receive Chairman's and President's Reports
None
None
Mgmt
7
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of SEK 5 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Record Date (May 3) for Dividend
For
For
Mgmt
10
Approve Discharge of Board and President
For
For
Mgmt
11
Determine Number of Members (8) and Deputy Members (0) of Board
For
For
Mgmt
12
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of SEK 1.6 Million; Approve Remuneration of SEK 300,000 for Committee Work
For
For
Mgmt
13
Approve Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
14
Receive Report about Director Nominees' Other Board Memberships
None
None
Mgmt
15
Reelect Elisabet Annell, Bjoern Bjoernsson, Berthold Lindqvist, Johan Skoglund, Lennart Sunden, and Per Westlund as Directors; Elect Bengt Larsson and Torbjoern Torell as New Directors
For
For
Mgmt
16
Ratify Ernst & Young as Auditors
For
For
   
Shareholder Proposals
   
ShrHoldr
17.1
Shareholder Proposal: Authorize General Meeting to Elect Members of Nominating Committee
Against
For
 
 
Nevertheless, we believe that the system proposed by the Shareholders' Association is superior to the one currently used by JM because the general meeting would appoint the members of the committee. On this basis, we recommend a vote in favor of the proposal.
 
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
17.2
Authorize Chairman of Board to Appoint Four Representatives of Company's Largest Shareholders to Serve on Nominating Committee
For
Against
 
 
Because (1) non-directors would be appointed as members, (2) the names of those appointed to the committee would not be disclosed until a few months before the next AGM, and (3) the system proposed by the Shareholders' Association under the previous item is superior, we recommend a vote against the proposal.
 
 
   
Shareholder Proposals
   
ShrHoldr
17.3
Shareholder Proposal: Question to Board Concerning Remuneration Committee Report
None
None
ShrHoldr
17.4
Shareholder Proposal: Question to Board Concerning Audit Committee Report
None
None
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
137,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
137,600
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Kaufman et Broad SA
Security:
5886153
Meeting Date:
04/28/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Annual Meeting Agenda
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.65 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Confirm Absence of Non-Tax Deductible Expenses
For
For
Mgmt
4
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Discharge of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 100,000
For
For
Mgmt
8
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
Mgmt
9
Elect Yves Galland as Director
For
Against
 
 
ISS believes that board-related disclosure at Kaufman et Broad is below market norm. Most importantly, the company did not disclose any information regarding the two nominees standing for election at this meeting, other than to note that it was decided at the company's March 9, 2004, board meeting to appoint two new board members. We are thus unable to categorize these two directors.         Due to substandard information regarding the candidates proposed in Item 9 (Yves Galland) and Item 10 (Ray R. Irani), we recommend a vote against their election at this meeting.
 
 
Mgmt
10
Elect Ray Irani as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
11
Reelect Guy Nafilyan as Director
For
For
Mgmt
12
Reelect Bruce Karatz as Director
For
For
Mgmt
13
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,405
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,405
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
La Quinta Corp. *LQI*
Security:
50419U202
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
221,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
221,200
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
LALIN PROPERTY PUBLIC CO LTD
Security:
6698830
Meeting Date:
04/01/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous EGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Financial Statements, Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.33 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Authorize Issuance of Debentures Not Exceeding Baht 1.2 Billion
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Increase in Registered Capital
For
For
 
 
The proposal seeks to increase registered capital to Baht 925 million ($23.3 million) by issuing 100 million ordinary shares at Baht 1.00 ($0.025) par. The 100 million ordinary shares are to be reserved for the exercise of convertible debenture or warrants. The 100 million ordinary shares, if fully converted, will result in a total dilution of 12 percent of outstanding capital to existing shareholders.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Amend Memorandum of Association to Reflect Increase in Registered Capital
For
For
 
 
This item is pursuant to the increase of registered capital in Item 4.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
9
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
This routine item would allow other issues of concern, not contained in the company's official agenda, to be raised at the annual general meeting without giving shareholders ample time to review their details. Consequently, this would create an opportunity to pass resolutions not in the best interest of the shareholders. In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
3,930,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
3,930,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Lennar Corp. *LEN*
Security:
526057104
Meeting Date:
03/30/04
Record Date:
02/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Irving Bolotin --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Irving Bolotin from whom we recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director R. Kirk Landon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Donna E. Shalala --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
28,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
28,400
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Levitt Corporation *LEV*
Security:
52742P108
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
04/01/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director William Scherer --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director S. Lawrence Kahn, III --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Joel Levy --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 6.35 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.45 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
10,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
10,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. *MDC*
Security:
552676108
Meeting Date:
04/26/04
Record Date:
02/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Herbert T. Buchwald --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Larry A. Mizel --- For
   
ShrHoldr
2
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
12,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
12,100
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
MAJOR CINEPLEX GROUP PUBLIC CO LTD
Security:
6524322
Meeting Date:
04/22/04
Record Date:
04/02/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous EGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Directors' Report
For
For
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.60 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Remuneration of Directors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Issuance of 3.5 Million Units of Warrants to Directors, Employees, and Advisors of the Company
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Increase in Registered Capital to Baht 772 Million
For
For
Mgmt
10
Amend Memorandum of Association to Reflect Increase in Registered Capital
For
For
Mgmt
11
Approve Issuance of 15 Million Ordinary Shares
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,500,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
MeriStar Hospitality Corporation *MHX*
Security:
58984Y103
Meeting Date:
05/26/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director D. Ellen Shuman --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider James R. Worms. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Compensation Committee member James R. Worms for not aligning CEO's pay with the interests of shareholders.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Paul W. Whetsell --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James R. Worms --- Withhold
   
 
1.4
Elect Director H. Cabot Lodge III --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
200,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
200,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Meritage Corporation *MTH*
Security:
59001A102
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Steven J. Hilton --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Raymond Oppel --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director William G. Campbell --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 9.46 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.90 percent.         Equity grants of stock options to top six named executive officers is 30.09 percent of the total shares awarded in the current year. More than one quarter of the total shares granted in the current year were made to top six executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
12,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
12,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Midland Realty Holdings Ltd
Security:
6597700
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend of HK$0.05 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Reelect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
4
Reappoint Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
7,024,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
7,024,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc
Security:
0562254
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept the Directors' Report
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Financial Statements and Auditors' Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Final Dividend of 2.05 Pence Per Ordinary Share
For
For
Mgmt
4
Re-elect Sir Idris Pearce as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Re-elect John Sclater as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Re-elect Wong Hong Ren as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Remuneration Report
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Extension to the Provisions of the Co-operation Agreement Enabling City Developments Ltd. to Maintain its Percentage of Shareholding in the Company
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorise EU Political Donations up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 100,000
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 28,270,595
For
For
Mgmt
12
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 4,240,589
For
For
Mgmt
13
Authorise 28,270,594 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
125,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
125,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
MK Real Estate Develop
Security:
6712923
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
04/08/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous EGM
For
For
     
Mgmt
2
Accept Directors' Report
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends
For
For
 
 
Cash dividend of Baht 0.0222 ($0.0006) and stock dividend of one new share for five existing shares has been proposed.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Approve Increase in Registered Capital to Baht 867.6 Million
For
For
 
 
This item is to approve the increase of registered capital to Baht 867.6 million by issuing 145.3 million new common shares at Baht 1 ($0.025) par per share to support the stock dividend of 141.4 million common shares. The increase of capital will likewise support the change in conversion price of convertible debentures due to the issuance of stock dividends of 3.9 million common shares.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Amend Memorandum of Association to Reflect Increase in Registered Capital
For
For
 
 
The proposal is pursuant to the increase of registered capital in Item 5.
 
 
Mgmt
7
Elect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
8
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
9
Appoint Audit Committee and Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
10
Amend Articles of Association
For
For
 
 
Amendments are as follows:        To add a clause that allows only one authorized director signature with the company seal in case the company is applying for utility or construction permits.        The item will also allow the company to enter into connected party transactions as long as it is in accordance with rules of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
 
 
Mgmt
11
Approve Authority of Directors
For
For
     
Mgmt
12
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
This routine item would allow other issues of concern, not contained in the company's official agenda, to be raised at the annual general meeting without giving shareholders ample time to review their details. Consequently, this would create an opportunity to pass resolutions not in the best interest of the shareholders. In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
7,500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
7,500,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
NOBLE DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC CO LTD
Security:
6606714
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
04/09/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of Previous AGM
For
For
     
Mgmt
2
Accept Report on Company Performance in 2003
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
     
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 0.42 per Share
For
For
     
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors
For
For
     
Mgmt
6
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
     
Mgmt
7
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
In view of this, ISS recommends a vote against this item until details on the issues have been provided.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,500,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Pierre et Vacances S.A.
Security:
FR0000073041
Meeting Date:
03/11/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
1
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 17.14 Million
For
For
 
 
The potential capital increase (50 percent over currently issued capital) is in line with the limits prescribed by our guidelines for issuances with preemptive rights.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 17.14 Million
For
Against
 
 
A potential increase of 50.02 percent of issued capital without preemptive rights exceeds the limit we recommend for general requests to issue capital without preemptive rights.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Stock Option Plan Grants
For
Against
 
 
The plan does not contain several of the key elements that we favor in a standard French executive stock option plan. The company's board does not maintain a Remuneration Committee and the plan is administered by the full board of directors, including executives. ISS opposes allowing the administering committee to grant options to itself due to the potential for abuse and conflicts of interest. Therefore, administration of plans should be in the hands of directors who are unable to participate in the plan. Furthermore, the plan allows for the participation of employees of the company's shareholders. While French Commercial Law allows for such extensions to employees of an entity holding more than 10 percent of the shares or voting rights of the issuing company (article L225-180), ISS does not approve of this feature. We believe that employees of a shareholder do not have an immediate impact on the company's performance. Thus the key elements of the plan fail to align the interest of plan participants with that of the company's shareholders. Finally, we believe that options for management should be used as incentives and not as alternate forms of compensation, and thus we disapprove of options being granted to management at a discount. Because we believe that options granted to management should serve solely as incentives, we do not recommend supporting this plan, which provides for option grants to management at a discount of up to five percent.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Articles Re: Powers of the Board, Board Composition, Director Retirement Age, and Board Meetings
For
For
Mgmt
5
Authorize Capitalization of Reserves for Increase in Par Value
For
For
 
 
Dilution is not a problem when capital is increased using any of these scenarios, as this would merely transfer wealth to shareholders. We see no reason to oppose this request.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Approve Increase in Par Value From EUR 4 to EUR 10 Pursuant to Item 5
For
For
 
 
Dilution is not a problem when capital is increased using any of these scenarios, as this would merely transfer wealth to shareholders. As such, we recommend to vote for this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
7
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
8
Reelect Gerard Bremond as Director
For
Against
 
 
Given these concerns, and since the company failed to provide the annual report for fiscal year 2003 in a timely manner, ISS cannot include details on Pierre et Vacance's board composition. We strongly believe that publicly listed companies should make the annual report available at least 21 days prior to the meeting, preferably via the Internet in addition to traditional channels. We recommend that shareholders contact the company's investor relations department directly and express their desire to access the annual report in a timely manner. At this meeting, due to the lack of information regarding the nominees, we recommend a vote against the reelection of the board at this meeting.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Reelect Francois Georges as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
10
Reelect Michel Dupont as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
11
Reelect Olivier Bremond as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
12
Reelect Company S.I.T.I as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
13
Reelect Marc Pasture as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
14
Reelect Sven Boinet as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
15
Elect Ralf Corsten as Director
For
Against
Mgmt
16
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 150,000
For
For
Mgmt
17
Approve Special Dividend of EUR 1.50 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
18
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
Mgmt
19
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
13,430
 
Total Shares Voted:
13,430
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Prime Group Realty Trust *PGE*
Security:
74158J103
Meeting Date:
06/04/04
Record Date:
04/20/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
100,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
100,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Pulte Homes Inc. *PHM*
Security:
745867101
Meeting Date:
05/13/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Richard J. Dugas, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director David N. McCammon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director William J. Pulte --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Francis J. Sehn --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Michael E. Rossi --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 10.40 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 11.34 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Ratify Auditor
Against
For
 
 
Before the corporate accounting-related scandals of the past two years, ratification of auditors was generally viewed as a routine agenda item. A vote for an auditor by shareholders is confirmation that the auditor has objectively reviewed the company's financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Due to the recent SEC rules on auditor independence and increased shareholder scrutiny on this issue, however, ratification of auditors has turned into a more controversial agenda item. As such, ISS believes that shareholders should have the opportunity to assess the auditor's general performance, the audit and non-audit related fees paid by the company, and the auditor's overall independence.        We can see no compelling reason why the company's shareholders should not be given the right to a non-binding ratification of the independent auditor selected by the company's audit committee.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
58,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
58,600
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
RAFFLES HOLDINGS
Security:
6201238
Meeting Date:
04/15/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Adopt Financial Statements and Directors' and Auditors' Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Declare Final Dividend of SGD 0.02 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3a
Reelect Cheng Wai Keung as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3b
Reelect Tham Kui Seng as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3c
Reelect Christopher Forbes as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4a
Reelect Jennie Chua Kheng Yeng as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4b
Reelect Loo Choon Yong as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4c
Reelect Giam Chin Toon as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4d
Reelect Aman Mehta as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Directors' Fees of SGD 278,000 for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
7
Other Business (Voting)
For
Against
 
 
Until more detailed information is made available concerning these items, we must recommend a vote opposing such requests.
 
 
Mgmt
8a
Approve Issuance of Shares without Preemptive Rights
For
For
Mgmt
8b
Approve Issuance of Shares and Grant of Options Pursuant to the Share Option Plan, the Performance Share Plan and the Restricted Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
In this case, the percentage of shares available under the company's share option schemes totals a combined 15 percent of the issued capital, which we consider an unacceptable level of dilution for a mature entity. We cannot consider these schemes sufficiently well-structured to justify a potential dilution level of 15 percent. ISS opposes the implementation of this request.
 
 
Mgmt
8c
Approve Mandate for Transactions with Related Parties
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
1,197,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,197,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
RAFFLES HOLDINGS
Security:
6201238
Meeting Date:
04/15/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Reduction in Authorized Capital and Capital Distribution
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Share Option Plan, the Performance Share Plan and the Restricted Stock Plan Plan
For
Against
 
 
Given that the alterations would not, in any way, decrease the collective margin of dilution of the combined schemes, ISS maintains that shareholders oppose this resolution since the plans still operate under the auspices of provisions that are deemed unacceptable based on our guidelines.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
1,197,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,197,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Resorts World Berhad
Security:
6731962
Meeting Date:
06/23/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividends for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
Against
 
 
In this case, the company was found to have reserves of approximately MYR 3.60 billion ($949.37 million) for the latest financial year end, yet it has failed to meet the ISS minimum standard of 30 percent of net income for the past two years. Given that no adequate justification was provided for the retention of capital, we recommend that shareholders oppose this dividend request.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Amount of MYR548,082 for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
For
Mgmt
4
Elect Tan Sri Wan Sidek bin Hj Wan Abdul Rahman as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Tan Sri Dr Lin See Yan as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Elect Justin Tan Wah Joo as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Elect Siew Nim Chee as Director
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights in Any Amount Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
200,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
200,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
S.P. Setia Bhd (formerl Syarikat Pembinaan Setia Berhad)
Security:
6868774
Meeting Date:
04/21/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Disposal by Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd, a Subsidiary of S P Setia Bhd, of Approximately 791.121 Acres of Land in the Mukim of Bukit Raja, Petaling District, Selangor State to Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd, a Subsidiary of S P Setia Bhd
For
Against
 
 
The circular to shareholders discussing the terms and conditions of this transaction has yet to be made available at the time this analysis was completed. Although most Malaysian companies adhere to strict related-party regulations and the proposals made here will be satisfied in cash, without the necessary details and disclosures we may not be able to effectively measure what possible effects these items may have on shareholder value. Until details are provided, ISS will have to recommend a vote against this and the related proposals up for shareholder approval in Items 2-5.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Approve Shared Infrastructure Agreement Between Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd and Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd
For
Against
 
 
Refer to Item 1.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Subscription Agreement Between Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd, the Company, the Employees Provident Fund Board and Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Bhd
For
Against
 
 
The agreement sets out the terms on which the issuer will create and issue and on which the subscribers will subscribe for ordinary shares of MYR 1.00 ($0.26) each at par and Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of MYR 0.01 ($0.002) each, each at an issue price of MYR 1.00 ($0.26) per Redeemable Preference Share. A guarantee will be given by the company in favor of the EPF and Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Bhd. to guarantee the payment of the issuer of the cumulative dividend accruing in respect of the redeemable preference shares. Refer to Item 1.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Shareholders Agreement Between the Company, the Employees Provident Fun and Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Bhd
For
Against
 
 
The shareholders' agreement is supposed to regulate the Shareholders' relationship as shareholders of Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd. and the conduct of the business and affairs of Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd. as contained therein. Refer to Item 1.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Approve Project Management Agreement Between S P Setia Eco-Projects Management Sdn Bhd Bandar Eco-Setia Sdn Bhd
For
Against
 
 
Refer to Item 1.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
500,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Saha Pathana International
Security:
6613297
Meeting Date:
04/26/04
Record Date:
04/07/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Minutes of AGM
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Directors' Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of Baht 0.20 per share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
6
Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
7
Amend Articles of Association Re: The Procedures Used for Related Transactions, Acquisition and Disposition of Substantial Assets
For
For
Mgmt
8
Other Business
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
4,040,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
4,040,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Sekiwa Real Estate Kansai Ltd.
Security:
6483575
Meeting Date:
04/23/04
Record Date:
01/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board's Discretion
For
Against
 
 
Because allowing the company to repurchase shares solely at the board's discretion is not in shareholders' interest, we recommend that shareholders oppose this resolution.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
53,410
 
Total Shares Voted:
53,410
 
 



 
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Mgmt Rec - Company Management Recommended Vote

     

 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Shangri-La-Asia Ltd.
Security:
6771032
Meeting Date:
05/25/04
Record Date:
05/19/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend of HK$0.08 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3a
Reelect Giovanni Angelini as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3b
Reelect Lui Man Shing as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3c
Reelect Ho Kian Guan as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3d
Reelect Roberto V. Ongpin as Director
For
For
Mgmt
3e
Reelect Timothy David Dattels as Director
For
For
Mgmt
4
Fix Remuneration of Directors Including Fees Payable to Members of the Audit and Remuneration Committees
For
For
Mgmt
5
Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
6a
Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights
For
Against
 
 
This authority complies with strict SEHK regulations governing such plans; however, ISS recommends voting against the issuance of shares without preemptive rights unless the company provides specific language and terms that there will be (1) adequate restrictions on discounts and (2) no authority to refresh the share issuance amounts without prior shareholder approval. This is in light of abuses made by a number of Hong Kong companies that have issued shares at steep discounts to related parties and renewed the share issuance amount under this authority without shareholder approval, both of which are permissible under current law.
 
 
Mgmt
6b
Approve Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Capital
For
For
Mgmt
6c
Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
7
Amend Bylaws Re: Voting at General Meetings, Nomination of Directors, Material Interest of Directors in Contracts Entered into by the Company, Electronic Communication
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
2,422,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
2,422,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Shangri-La-Asia Ltd.
Security:
6771032
Meeting Date:
06/29/04
Record Date:
06/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Master Agreement
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
1,222,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,222,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
SM Development Corporation
Security:
6785765
Meeting Date:
04/23/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Call to Order
For
For
Mgmt
2
Certification of Notice and Quorum
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Minutes of Previous Shareholder Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
For
Mgmt
5
Ratify Acts of Board and Management for the Year 2003
For
For
Mgmt
6
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
7
Appoint Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
8
Other Business
For
Against
Mgmt
9
Adjournment
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
13,625
 
Total Shares Voted:
13,625
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Societe Du Louvre (Groupe Du Louvre)
Security:
4536169
Meeting Date:
06/10/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Discharge Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 2.01 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
6
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
7
Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer
For
Against
 
 
ISS opposes all forms of antitakeover mechanisms, as they limit shareholder value by eliminating the takeover or control premium for the company. As owners of the company, shareholders should be given the opportunity to decide on the merits of takeover offers.
 
 
Mgmt
8
Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan
For
Against
 
 
Currently, the company's employees do not control any company shares in terms of a share purchase plan. Approval of this plan could thus increase employee participation to approximately 0.13 percent. While the potential dilution falls within ISS guidelines for savings-related share purchase plans, ISS does not approve of issuances of free shares. As such we do not recommend shareholders to support this request.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
10
Approve Acquisition of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorde
For
For
 
 
In light of the fact that SHLC is essentially controlled by Societe du Louvre at this time, given the reasonable dilution, strategic rationale and favorable fairness opinions, we believe that the absorption of SHLC is likely to simplify the company's capital structure and add more liquidity to company's accounts. In addition, given that all assets formerly controlled by SHLC would remain within the group, we see no reason to oppose these requests.
 
 
Mgmt
11
Issue 377,254 Shares in Connection with Acquisition of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorde
For
For
Mgmt
12
Approve Accounting Treatment of Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
13
Approve Allocation of EUR 10.4 Million to Reserve Accounts Pursuant to Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
14
Approve Other Accounting Transfers Pursuant to Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
15
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
16
Approve Completion of Merger and Dissolution of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorder Without Liquidation
For
For
Mgmt
17
Approve Sale of Hotel Ambassador Assets to A. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
18
Approve Sale of Hotel Lutetia Assets to L. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
19
Approve Sale of Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare to S. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
20
Approve Cancellation of 912,379 Treasury Shares
For
For
Mgmt
21
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
22
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
15,772
 
Total Shares Voted:
15,772
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Societe Du Louvre (Groupe Du Louvre)
Security:
FR0000033110
Meeting Date:
06/10/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Discharge Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 2.01 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
6
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
7
Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer
For
Against
 
 
ISS opposes all forms of antitakeover mechanisms, as they limit shareholder value by eliminating the takeover or control premium for the company. As owners of the company, shareholders should be given the opportunity to decide on the merits of takeover offers.
 
 
Mgmt
8
Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan
For
Against
 
 
Currently, the company's employees do not control any company shares in terms of a share purchase plan. Approval of this plan could thus increase employee participation to approximately 0.13 percent. While the potential dilution falls within ISS guidelines for savings-related share purchase plans, ISS does not approve of issuances of free shares. As such we do not recommend shareholders to support this request.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
10
Approve Acquisition of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorde
For
For
 
 
In light of the fact that SHLC is essentially controlled by Societe du Louvre at this time, given the reasonable dilution, strategic rationale and favorable fairness opinions, we believe that the absorption of SHLC is likely to simplify the company's capital structure and add more liquidity to company's accounts. In addition, given that all assets formerly controlled by SHLC would remain within the group, we see no reason to oppose these requests.
 
 
Mgmt
11
Issue 377,254 Shares in Connection with Acquisition of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorde
For
For
Mgmt
12
Approve Accounting Treatment of Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
13
Approve Allocation of EUR 10.4 Million to Reserve Accounts Pursuant to Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
14
Approve Other Accounting Transfers Pursuant to Acquisition
For
For
Mgmt
15
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
16
Approve Completion of Merger and Dissolution of Societe Hoteliere Lutetia Concorder Without Liquidation
For
For
Mgmt
17
Approve Sale of Hotel Ambassador Assets to A. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
18
Approve Sale of Hotel Lutetia Assets to L. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
19
Approve Sale of Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare to S. Hotel
For
For
Mgmt
20
Approve Cancellation of 912,379 Treasury Shares
For
For
Mgmt
21
Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital
For
For
Mgmt
22
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
15,772
 
Total Shares Voted:
15,772
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Societe Immob. de Location Pour L'Industrie et le Comm. (SIL
Security:
7595747
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements; Discharge Directors and Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Treatment of Losses
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Dividends of EUR 2.85 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
5
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reelect Generali France Assurances as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Reelect George Ralli as Director
For
For
Mgmt
8
Reelect Groupama S.A. as Director
For
For
Mgmt
9
Ratify Cooptation of Jean-Francois Gauthier as Director
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
11
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
12
Amend Articles of Association to Require Board Members to Own 40 Company Shares
For
For
Mgmt
13
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
33,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
33,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Standard Pacific Corp. *SPF*
Security:
85375C101
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Andrew H. Parnes --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director James L. Doti --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Frank E. O'Bryan --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 7.64 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 14.45 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. In 2003, the company granted over 29 percent of its total stock grants to its top 5 named executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
40,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
40,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Sunway City Berhad
Security:
6819095
Meeting Date:
06/29/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend of One Percent Per Share Less 28 Percent Income Tax for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
Against
 
 
ISS prefers that companies allocate at least 30 percent of their payout to their shareholders. When the payout ratio falls below our minimum standard of 30 percent, we recommend a closer analysis of the allocation proposal. A pattern of low payouts without justification for the retention of capital merits a vote against the dividend proposal. Sunway City's dividend payout for the year under review represents only 11.38 percent of the company's net profit. For the previous year, the company's payout was only 6.75 percent. Given that the company provided no adequate justifcation for the retention of its capital, we recommend voting against this item.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Remuneration of Directors for the Financial Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003
For
For
Mgmt
4
Elect Cheah Fook Ling as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Ngeow Voon Yean as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Elect Teo Tong How as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Ernst & Young as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights in Any Amount Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
 
 
The dilution associated with this request is ten percent of the issued share capital of the company. This falls within ISS guidelines for share issuance without preemptive rights of 20 percent. The capital raised under this item will be used for various unspecified purposes. This authority is valid for one year or until the next meeting of shareholders.
 
 
Mgmt
9
Approve Implementation of Shareholders' Mandate for Recurrent Related Party Transactions
For
For
 
 
The mandates proposed in items 9-10 contain a standard checklist of provisions designed to insure that all commercial transactions conducted between the company and related entities are undertaken on an arm's length and on normal commercial terms consistent with the group's usual business practices and policies, which are not more favorable to the related parties.
 
 
Mgmt
10
Approve Implementation of Shareholders' Mandate for Recurrent Related Party Transactions Involving the Interest of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Group
For
For
Mgmt
11
Amend Article 67(5) of the Company's Articles of Association
For
For
 
 
The proposed amendment underscores the requirement that the instrument appointing a proxy should be deposited at the registered office of the company, whether personally, by fax or by electronic mail or by post. Corporate shareholders aside from sending the instrument appointing a proxy by fax or email, are now also required to send the original copy of the instrument either personally or by post 48 hours before the meeting.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
500,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Tachihi Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Security:
6869830
Meeting Date:
06/29/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 10, Special JY 30
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board's Discretion
For
Against
 
 
The largest shareholder controls close to half of the company's voting rights, meaning that a repurchase in which it does not tender its shares is likely to result in a "creeping takeover" without payment of a control premium to independent shareholders. Because allowing the company to repurchase shares solely at the board's discretion is not in shareholders' interest, we recommend that shareholders oppose this resolution.
 
 
Mgmt
3.1
Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor
For
Against
 
 
Given the realities of Japanese business and the strong loyalties to companies held by those with long-standing ties to those companies and their affiliates, none of the nominees for independent auditor (Candidate 1 and 2) can be expected to fulfill the role of independent monitor of the company's activities on behalf of all shareholders. Candidate 1 is a life-long employee of the company and Candidate 2 is currently a director of the company's largest shareholder.
 
 
Mgmt
3.2
Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor
For
Against
 
 
Refer to item 3.1.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
20,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
20,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
The Ryland Group, Inc. *RYL*
Security:
783764103
Meeting Date:
04/21/04
Record Date:
02/09/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director R. Chad Dreier --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Daniel T. Bane --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Leslie M. Frecon --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Ronald A. Hernandez --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director William L. Jews --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Ned Mansour --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Robert E. Mellor --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Norman J. Metcalfe --- For
   
 
1.9
Elect Director Charlotte St. Martin --- For
   
 
1.10
Elect Director Paul J. Varello --- For
   
 
1.11
Elect Director John O. Wilson --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Approve Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 13.28 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.96 percent.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
16,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
16,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Unibail Holding(frmly Unibail)
Security:
7076242
Meeting Date:
04/08/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
   
Ordinary Business
   
Mgmt
1
Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Allocation of Income and Net Dividends of EUR 3.50 per Share
For
For
Mgmt
4
Approve Special Auditors' Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions
For
For
Mgmt
5
Reelect Jean-Claude Jolain as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Reelect Henri Moulard as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Reelect Jean-Jacques Rosa as Director
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 350,000
For
For
Mgmt
9
Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital
For
For
   
Special Business
   
Mgmt
10
Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
579,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
579,700
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Unite Group plc (The)
Security:
0692861
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Final Dividend of 1.67 Pence Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Remuneration Report
For
For
Mgmt
4
Elect Stuart Beevor as Director
For
For
Mgmt
5
Elect Mark Allan as Director
For
For
Mgmt
6
Elect Andrew Lee as Director
For
For
Mgmt
7
Re-elect Nicholas Porter as Director
For
For
Mgmt
8
Re-elect Nigel Hall as Director
For
For
Mgmt
9
Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
10
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 9,024,796
For
For
Mgmt
11
Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 1,353,719
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
250,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
250,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Wereldhave NV
Security:
NL0000289213
Meeting Date:
03/24/04
Record Date:
None
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Open Meeting
None
None
Mgmt
2
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
For
For
Mgmt
3
Receive Report of Management Board
None
None
Mgmt
4
Receive Explanation of Company's Reserves and Dividend Policy
None
None
Mgmt
5
Opportunity to Question External Auditor
None
None
Mgmt
6
Approve Financial Statements; Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 4.45 Per Share
For
For
Mgmt
7
Approve Discharge of Management Board
For
For
Mgmt
8
Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board
For
For
Mgmt
9
Approve Remuneration of Management and Supervisory Boards
For
For
Mgmt
10
Reelect H. Schonis to Supervisory Board; Elect H. van Nimwegen as New Supervisory Board Member
For
For
Mgmt
11
Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. as Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
12
Discussion about Company's Corporate Governance Report
None
None
Mgmt
13
Allow Questions
None
None
Mgmt
14
Close Meeting
None
None
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
20,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
20,000
 
 



                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Westfield Holdings
Security:
6054142
Meeting Date:
06/25/04
Record Date:
06/23/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Approve Constitution Amendment Resolution
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Stapling Deed Resolution
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund
170,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
170,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. *ARE*
Security:
015271109
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/29/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Jerry M. Sudarsky --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Jerry M. Sudarsky. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Jerry M. Sudarsky for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit Committee and for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Joel S. Marcus --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James H. Richardson --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Richard B. Jennings --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director Richard H. Klein --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Anthony M. Solomon --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Alan G. Walton --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Richmond A. Wolf --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
75,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
75,400
 
 

                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
AMB Property Corp. *AMB*
Security:
00163T109
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
65,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
65,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Apartment Investment & Management Co. *AIV*
Security:
03748R101
Meeting Date:
04/30/04
Record Date:
03/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Sale of Company Assets
For
For
ShrHoldr
4
Limit Executive Compensation
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
56,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
56,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Archstone Smith Trust *ASN*
Security:
039583109
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/26/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Ernest A. Gerardi, Jr. --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR Ruth Ann M. Gillis, but WITHHOLD votes from all of the nominees. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from insider R. Scot Sellers, affiliated outsider Ernest A. Gerardi, Jr. and independent outsider Ned S. Holmes for failing to remove a dead-hand, slow-hand, or similar feature in the company's poison pill.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Ruth Ann M. Gillis --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Ned S. Holmes --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director R. Scot Sellers --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
ShrHoldr
3
Restrict Severance Agreements
Against
For
 
 
In this case, we believe that the ceiling set by proponent of 2.99 times the sum of an executive's base salary plus bonus is widely considered as the standard threshold level of severance remuneration for corporate executives that should be subject to a shareholder vote. Additionally, since the proponent's proposal does not require that shareholder approval be obtained prior to adoption of an executive employment agreement, we do not believe that adoption of this proposal would unduly hinder management's ability to negotiate such agreements with potential executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
106,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
106,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Arden Realty, Inc. *ARI*
Security:
039793104
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Leslie E. Bider --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director Steven C. Good --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Alan I. Rothenberg --- For
   
     
ShrHoldr
2
Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote
Against
For
 
 
In this case, we believe that the ceiling set by proponent of 2.99 times the sum of an executive's base salary plus bonus is widely considered as the standard threshold level of severance remuneration for corporate executives that should be subject to a shareholder vote. Additionally, since the proponent's proposal does not require that shareholder approval be obtained prior to adoption of an executive employment agreement, we do not believe that adoption of this proposal would unduly hinder management's ability to negotiate such agreements with potential executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
124,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
124,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Boston Properties Inc. *BXP*
Security:
101121101
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Mortimer B. Zuckerman --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director Carol B. Einiger --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Alan B. Landis --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Richard E. Salomon --- For
   
     
ShrHoldr
2
Declassify the Board of Directors
Against
For
 
 
The ability to elect directors is the single most important use of the shareholder franchise, and all directors should be accountable on an annual basis. A classified board can entrench management and effectively preclude most takeover bids or proxy contests. Board classification forces dissidents and would-be acquirers to negotiate with the incumbent board, which has the authority to decide on offers without a shareholder vote.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
90,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
90,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Brandywine Realty Trust *BDN*
Security:
105368203
Meeting Date:
05/03/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Trustee Walter D'Alessio --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Robert C. Larson. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Robert C. Larson for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Trustee D. Pike Aloian --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Trustee Donald E. Axinn --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Trustee Robert C. Larson --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Trustee Anthony A. Nichols, Sr. --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Trustee Charles P. Pizzi --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Trustee Gerard H. Sweeney --- For
   
     
ShrHoldr
2
Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote
Against
For
 
 
ISS supports the submission of golden parachutes and other severance provisions for shareholder ratification as a general principle. Furthermore, we believe that a company's parachute provisions should be reasonable and not excessive. To be effective without creating distorted incentives with respect to management, severance arrangements must be considerably less attractive than continued employment with the company.         In this case, we believe that the ceiling set by proponent of 2.99 times the sum of an executive's base salary plus bonus is widely considered as the standard threshold level of severance remuneration for corporate executives that should be subject to a shareholder vote. Additionally, since the proponent's proposal does not require that shareholder approval be obtained prior to adoption of an executive employment agreement, we do not believe that adoption of this proposal would unduly hinder management's ability to negotiate such agreements with potential executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
70,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
70,000
 
 

                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
BRE Properties, Inc. *BRE*
Security:
05564E106
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/15/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
31,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
31,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
CarrAmerica Realty Corp. *CRE*
Security:
144418100
Meeting Date:
04/29/04
Record Date:
03/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Thomas A. Carr --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director Joan Carter --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Robert E. Torray --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Wesley S. Williams, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Andrew F. Brimmer --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Philip L. Hawkins --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Timothy Howard --- For
   
     
ShrHoldr
2
Establish Term Limits for Directors
Against
Against
 
 
Under an effective corporate governance system, shareholders have the right to express their preferences each year by voting on directors at the annual meeting. Thus, shareholders can remove or reelect directors as they see fit.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
32,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
32,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. *CBL*
Security:
124830100
Meeting Date:
05/10/04
Record Date:
03/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Stephen D. Lebovitz --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Winston W. Walker --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
68,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
68,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Chelsea Property Group, Inc. *CPG*
Security:
163421100
Meeting Date:
06/10/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
Mgmt
3
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
Against
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 8.45 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 5.49 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
70,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
70,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
CRT Properties Inc *CRO*
Security:
500228101
Meeting Date:
06/03/04
Record Date:
03/26/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director D. Pike Aloian --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsiders James C. Teagle, Victor A. Hughes, Jr., and David B. Hiley, and insider Thomas J. Crocker, from whom we recommend shareholders WITHHOLD votes for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Benjamin C. Bishop, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Thomas J. Crocker --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director David B. Hiley --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Victor A. Hughes, Jr. --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director George F. Staudter --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director James C. Teagle --- Withhold
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Change Company Name
For
For
 
 
Because it is unlikely that the name change would have a negative financial impact on the company, ISS recommends supporting the proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
The plan already provides for awards of options, SARs, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, deferred stock, and performance awards. Because the plan does not reserve additional shares for issue, and ISS values awards of restricted and unrestricted shares similarly to how we would value the other stock-based awards proposed, we believe that approval of this amendment would not negatively effect the cost of the plan.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
82,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
82,400
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Developers Diversified Realty Corp. *DDR*
Security:
251591103
Meeting Date:
05/18/04
Record Date:
03/22/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill)
For
For
 
 
Because poison pills greatly alter the balance of power between shareholders and management, shareholders should be allowed to make their own evaluation of such plans. Ideally, a pill should include a two to three year sunset provision, a reasonable flip-in (20 percent or higher), and a chewable feature allowing shareholders to redeem the pill in the event of a takeover offer.        ISS believes it is a good practice to seek shareholder vote of any existing or new pills. However, even if shareholders vote to redeem this pill, the board has reserved the right to re-install a pill at its discretion in the future, without shareholder vote either before or after the establishment of the pill. We encourage the board to adopt a "fiduciary out" policy, so that if a pill is adopted by the board according to its fiduciary duties but without shareholder approval, it expires unless ratified by shareholders within one year.         We recommend that shareholders support this proposal to redeem the pill.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 5.03 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.28 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
98,926
 
Total Shares Voted:
98,926
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Entertainment Properties Trust *EPR*
Security:
29380T105
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote RecommendationThe total cost of the company's plan is 8.14 percent, which is within the allowable cap for this company of 13.10 percent. Note that options granted to the named executives represent 91.31 percent of the total options granted in 2003.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
151,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
151,600
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Equity Office Properties Trust *EOP*
Security:
294741103
Meeting Date:
05/19/04
Record Date:
03/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
241,183
 
Total Shares Voted:
241,183
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Equity Residential *EQR*
Security:
29476L107
Meeting Date:
05/28/04
Record Date:
03/29/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter to Remove Antitakeover Provision(s)
For
For
 
 
ISS Conclusion:        Because the amendment removes a potential antitakeover device, we recommend that shareholders support the proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
105,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
105,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Felcor Lodging Trust Incorporated *FCH*
Security:
31430F101
Meeting Date:
05/18/04
Record Date:
03/22/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Melinda J. Bush --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend voting for all nominees with the exception of the compensation committee members. Specifically, we recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from independent outsiders and Compensation Committee members Michael D. Rose, Robert H. Lutz, Jr., and Melinda J. Bush for not aligning the interests of shareholders with CEO compensation.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr. --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Robert H. Lutz, Jr. --- Withhold
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Michael D. Rose --- Withhold
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
451,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
451,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
General Growth Properties, Inc. *GGP*
Security:
370021107
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director John Bucksbaum --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Alan Cohen --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Anthony Downs --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
197,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
197,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Glimcher Realty Trust *GRT*
Security:
379302102
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/15/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Trustee Philip G. Barach --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Trustee William S. Williams --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Trustee Niles C. Overly --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 2.61 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 7.05 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. Equity grants including stock options to top five named executive officers were 44.33 percent of the total shares awarded in the total shares awarded in the current year.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
86,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
86,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Health Care Property Investors, Inc. *HCP*
Security:
421915109
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
Against
 
 
The requested increase of 550,000,000 shares is above the allowable threshold of 340,000,000 shares.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
79,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
79,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Health Care REIT, Inc. *HCN*
Security:
42217K106
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
03/11/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Thomas J. DeRosa --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Bruce G. Thompson. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Bruce G. Thompson for poor attendance.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Jeffrey H. Donahue --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Bruce G. Thompson --- Withhold
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
74,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
74,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. *HR*
Security:
421946104
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
03/11/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
23,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
23,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Heritage Property Investment Trust Inc *HTG*
Security:
42725M107
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Joseph L. Barry --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Kevin C. Phelan. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Kevin C. Phelan for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Richard C. Garrison --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director David W. Laughton --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Kevin C. Phelan --- Withhold
   
     
Mgmt
2
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
62,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
62,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Hospitality Properties Trust *HPT*
Security:
44106M102
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
1.1
Elect Trustee Arthur G. Koumantzelis --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend withholding votes from independent outsider Arthur G. Koumantzelis. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Arthur G. Koumantzelis for failing to remove a dead-hand, slow-hand, or similar feature in the company's poison pill.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
69,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
69,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. *HOV*
Security:
442487203
Meeting Date:
03/05/04
Record Date:
01/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director K. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exceptions of J. Sorsby, A. Greenbaum, G. Decesaris, Jr., A. Hovnanian, and K. Hovnanian, from whom we recommend shareholders WITHHOLD votes for failure to establish an independent nominating committee and for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director A. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director G. Decesaris, Jr. --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director A. Greenbaum --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director D. Mcdonald --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director J. Robbins --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director J. Sorsby --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director S. Weinroth --- For
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director E. Kangas --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
 
The requested increase of 130,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 160,160,000 shares.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        Under 162(m), preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation. Additionally, the total cost of the company's plans of 16.04 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
                                                    VI. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 21.43 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
19,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
19,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. *IMH*
Security:
45254P102
Meeting Date:
05/25/04
Record Date:
04/02/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Joseph R. Tomkinson --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Stephan R. Peers. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Stephan R. Peers for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director William S. Ashmore --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director James Walsh --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Frank P. Filipps --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Stephan R. Peers --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director William E. Rose --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Leigh J. Abrams --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Charter
For
For
 
 
The company is proposing this amendment in connection with the listing of its shares on the NYSE. According to the company NYSE disallows voiding transactions settled through its facilities. Given the company's need to comply with NYSE requirements, ISS recommends a vote FOR this proposal.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
25,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
25,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Innkeepers USA Trust *KPA*
Security:
4576J0104
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/01/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
112,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
112,400
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
iStar Financial Inc. *SFI*
Security:
45031U101
Meeting Date:
05/25/04
Record Date:
04/01/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Jay Sugarman --- Withhold
   
 
 
While ISS supports the concept of pay for performance, ISS believes that this CEO compensation package of nearly $90 million is simply egregious. At the expense of shareholders, Mr. Sugarman has benefited from a flawed compensation program that has been poorly administered. The excessive stock grant and the cash component of $53 million to cover tax obligations and exercise price is an eye-popping example of poor stewardship by the compensation committee. As such, ISS recommends withholding votes from the compensation committee members with the exception of Mr. Weber, for the design and administration of this enormous pay package, and recommends withholding votes from Mr. Sugarman as the beneficiary of this generous compensation. We are recommending FOR Jeffrey Weber, since he only recently joined the Compensation Committee in April 2004, thus he is not directly responsible for the design of the 2001 employment agreement and the 2003 payouts to Mr. Sugarman.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Willis Andersen, Jr. --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Robert W. Holman, Jr. --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Robin Josephs --- Withhold
   
 
1.5
Elect Director John G. McDonald --- Withhold
   
 
1.6
Elect Director George R. Puskar --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Jeffrey A. Weber --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Amend Deferred Compensation Plan
For
For
 
 
This plan does not reserve shares for issue but changes the type of award to non-employee directors. We support the adoption of the plan.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
While ISS supports the performance-based compensation, ISS believes that the High Performance Unit Program for key senior executives serves as another vehicle for excessive compensation. In light of the lucrative pay package for Mr. Sugarman, ISS recommends voting against this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
283,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
283,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Keystone Property Trust
Security:
493596100
Meeting Date:
06/03/04
Record Date:
04/29/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Trustee Donald E. Callaghan --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Trustee Jonathan D. Eilian --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Trustee John S. Moody --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Declassify the Board of Trustees
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
108,500
 
Total Shares Voted:
108,500
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Kimco Realty Corp. *KIM*
Security:
49446R109
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/22/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Martin Kimmel --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exceptions of affiliated outsiders Frank Lourenso, Richard G. Dooley and Martin S. Kimmel, and insiders David B. Henry, Michael J. Flynn and Milton Cooper. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Richard G. Dooley for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating committees and for failure to establish a majority independent board. We also recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Martin S. Kimmel for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation and Nominating committees and for failure to establish a majority independent board, and from Frank Lourenso for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee and for failure to establish a majority independent board. Lastly, we recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from David B. Henry, Michael J. Flynn and Milton Cooper for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Milton Cooper --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Richard G. Dooley --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Michael Flynn --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Joe Grills --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director David Henry --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director F. Patrick Hughes --- For
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director Frank Lourenso --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director Richard Saltzman --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 5.11 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.49 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Separate Chairman and CEO Positions
Against
For
 
 
Absent an offsetting governance structure, we believe that a company of this size should be able to find two qualified people willing to serve in the separate positions of chairman and CEO.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
75,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
75,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
La Quinta Corp. *LQI*
Security:
50419U202
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
1,108,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,108,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Lennar Corp. *LEN*
Security:
526057104
Meeting Date:
03/30/04
Record Date:
02/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Irving Bolotin --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Irving Bolotin from whom we recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director R. Kirk Landon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Donna E. Shalala --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
60,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
60,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. *CLI*
Security:
554489104
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
04/06/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Alan S. Bernikow --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Martin D. Gruss --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Vincent Tese --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Roy J. Zuckerberg --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 3.69 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.06 percent.
 
 
ShrHoldr
4
Adopt a Policy Governing Related Party Transactions
Against
Against
 
 
The SEC already requires the company to disclose, on an annual basis, transactions with its directors and executive officers. Pursuant to SEC regulations, which apply to all public companies, the company is required to provide information as to: (1) any transaction with a director or executive officer exceeding $60,000 in which the director or executive officer has a direct or indirect material interest; and (2) specified business relationships of directors and executive officers, and indebtedness of directors and executive officers to the company, where the amount of the indebtedness exceeds $60,000. Approval of this item would require disclosure of of any relationship or transaction, regardless of how immaterial the transaction or relationship may be.         We note that according to ISS director classification definitions, none of the current directors are classified as affiliated outsiders due to a transactional relationship. The only two affiliated outside directors on the board are a former executive and the relative of a former executive.        We believe that: (1) the provisions in the company's articles of restatement, (2) the provisions in the code of ethics, and (3) the existing mandatory SEC disclosures, already constitute substantial safeguards to prevent potential conflicts of interest. Although we recognize that the company maintains numerous related party transactions, such transactions do not appear to have impacted the board and key committees' independence. Given that: (1) the company maintains adequate safeguards in place to protect against potential conflicts of interest via its articles and codes of ethics and (2) the related party transactions at the company do not appear to impact the company's corporate governance, we do not believe that approval of this item is needed at this time.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
56,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
56,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Maguire Properties, Inc. *MPG*
Security:
559775101
Meeting Date:
06/03/04
Record Date:
04/23/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
127,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
127,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
MeriStar Hospitality Corporation *MHX*
Security:
58984Y103
Meeting Date:
05/26/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director D. Ellen Shuman --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider James R. Worms. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Compensation Committee member James R. Worms for not aligning CEO's pay with the interests of shareholders.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Paul W. Whetsell --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James R. Worms --- Withhold
   
 
1.4
Elect Director H. Cabot Lodge III --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
644,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
644,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. *NHP*
Security:
638620104
Meeting Date:
04/16/04
Record Date:
02/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director David R. Banks --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider David R. Banks. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from David R. Banks for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Douglas M. Pasquale --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Jack D. Samuelson --- For
   
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
379,400
 
Total Shares Voted:
379,400
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
NVR, Inc. *NVR*
Security:
62944T105
Meeting Date:
05/03/04
Record Date:
03/01/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Manuel H. Johnson --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director David A. Preiser --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director John M. Toups --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Establish Range For Board Size
For
For
 
 
ISS believes that the proposed change is relatively minor and that it is not motivated by a desire to entrench management.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Director Qualifications
For
For
 
 
Because the proposed amendment would facilitate compliance with the rules, regulations, and standards of the American Stock Exchange, we recommend shareholders vote FOR this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Amend Bylaws
For
For
 
 
Because the amendment would provide that the key board committees shall be comprised entirely of independent directors, and would allow for greater oversight of the duties of each committee, we recommend a vote FOR this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Establish Range For Board Size
For
For
 
 
ISS believes that the proposed change is relatively minor and that it is not motivated by a desire to entrench management.
 
 
Mgmt
7
Amend Bylaws
For
For
 
 
This amendment is administrative in nature and will not have a material impact on shareholders.
 
 
ShrHoldr
8
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
In the case of NVR, we note that there does not appear to be any significant disclosure on environmental policies or initiatives. Further, while ISS notes that the company has increased revenue over the past several years, we believe that a multi-tiered approach to business operations represents a proactive management approach to a variety of issues that may affect the company in the future. Moreover, an increasing number of large companies are developing sustainability reports, suggesting that this form of disclosure could represent a trend that will become the norm at successful businesses. Additionally, we agree with the company that substantial structural reorganization to address a variety of issues at one time could prove costly or burdensome to the company; however, ISS does not believe the incremental changes in disclosure encouraged by the GRI would be prohibitively expensive and may help the company address issues that could potentially impact the company's financial performance. As such, we recommend that shareholders support this resolution.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
3,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
3,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust *PEI*
Security:
709102107
Meeting Date:
06/03/04
Record Date:
04/20/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
29,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
29,600
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Prentiss Properties Trust *PP*
Security:
740706106
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/19/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Dr. L. M. Riggs, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director Ronald G. Steinhart --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 1.86 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.82 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    VI. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 2.97 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.82 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
56,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
56,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
ProLogis *PLD*
Security:
743410102
Meeting Date:
05/18/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Non-Employee Director Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 2.05 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.36 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
52,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
52,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Pulte Homes Inc. *PHM*
Security:
745867101
Meeting Date:
05/13/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Richard J. Dugas, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director David N. McCammon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director William J. Pulte --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Francis J. Sehn --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Michael E. Rossi --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 10.40 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 11.34 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Ratify Auditor
Against
For
 
 
Before the corporate accounting-related scandals of the past two years, ratification of auditors was generally viewed as a routine agenda item. A vote for an auditor by shareholders is confirmation that the auditor has objectively reviewed the company's financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Due to the recent SEC rules on auditor independence and increased shareholder scrutiny on this issue, however, ratification of auditors has turned into a more controversial agenda item. As such, ISS believes that shareholders should have the opportunity to assess the auditor's general performance, the audit and non-audit related fees paid by the company, and the auditor's overall independence.        We can see no compelling reason why the company's shareholders should not be given the right to a non-binding ratification of the independent auditor selected by the company's audit committee.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
20,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
20,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Reckson Associates Realty Corp. *RA*
Security:
75621K106
Meeting Date:
06/02/04
Record Date:
03/22/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Amend Stock Ownership Limitations
For
For
 
 
The REIT ownership limit may act as an anti-takeover measure. Thus, the amendment is intended to remove certain anti-takeover defense regarding the ownership limit, by making it easier to obtain a waiver from this limitation.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
3.1
Elect Director Peter Quick --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Stanley Steinberg. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Stanley Steinberg for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
3.2
Elect Director Stanley Steinberg --- Withhold
   
 
3.3
Elect Director John Ruffle --- For
   
 
3.4
Elect Director Elizabeth McCaul --- For
   
 
3.5
Elect Director Douglas Crocker II --- For
   
 
3.6
Elect Director Scott H. Rechler --- For
   
 
3.7
Elect Director Donald J. Rechler --- For
   
 
3.8
Elect Director Lewis S. Ranieri --- Withhold
   
 
3.9
Elect Director Ronald H. Menaker --- For
   
Mgmt
4
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
117,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
117,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Senior Housing Properties Trust *SNH*
Security:
81721M109
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
167,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
167,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Simon Property Group, Inc. *SPG*
Security:
828806109
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/08/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Birch Bayh --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Melvyn E. Bergstein --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Linda Walker Bynoe --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Karen N. Horn --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director G. William Miller --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director J. Albert Smith, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Pieter S. van den Berg --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
ShrHoldr
3
Separate Chairman and CEO Positions
Against
For
 
 
Absent a substantial role of the lead director, we believe that a company of this size should be able to find an independent qualified director willing to serve as chairman.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
99,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
99,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Standard Pacific Corp. *SPF*
Security:
85375C101
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Andrew H. Parnes --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director James L. Doti --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Frank E. O'Bryan --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 7.64 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 14.45 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. In 2003, the company granted over 29 percent of its total stock grants to its top 5 named executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
73,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
73,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. *HOT*
Security:
85590A203
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/19/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Eric Hippeau --- For
   
 
 
We recommend FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Daniel Yih --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Kneeland Youngblood --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 12.11 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 12.26 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
118,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
118,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Taubman Centers, Inc. *TCO*
Security:
876664103
Meeting Date:
12/19/03
Record Date:
11/17/03
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
1.1
Elect Director Graham T. Allison --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend withholding votes from all of the nominees. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from William S. Taubman, Peter Karmanos, Jr., and Graham T. Allison for failure to act on a tender offer that received a clear mandate of a majority of the company's outstanding shares.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Peter Karmanos, Jr. --- Withhold
   
 
1.3
Elect Director William S. Taubman --- Withhold
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
28,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
28,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Taubman Centers, Inc. *TCO*
Security:
876664103
Meeting Date:
05/18/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
34,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
34,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
The Macerich Co. *MAC*
Security:
554382101
Meeting Date:
05/28/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Edward C. Coppola --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the all the directors except for Edward Coppola. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Edward Coppola for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Fred S. Hubbell --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Diana M. Laing --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Dr. William P. Sexton --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
109,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
109,600
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
The Mills Corporation *MLS*
Security:
601148109
Meeting Date:
06/10/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director James C. Braithwaite --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Harry H. Nick and James C. Braithwaite. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Harry H. Nick for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees and for failure to establish a majority independent board and from James C. Braithwaite for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Joseph B. Gildenhorn --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Harry H. Nick --- Withhold
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Robert P. Pincus --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
Mgmt
3
Increase Authorized Preferred Stock
For
For
 
 
The requested increase of 20,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 32,000,000 shares. We recommend a vote FOR this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 5.20 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.53 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Approve Executive High Performance Program
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
57,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
57,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
The Rouse Co. *RSE*
Security:
779273101
Meeting Date:
05/06/04
Record Date:
03/10/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
47,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
47,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
The Ryland Group, Inc. *RYL*
Security:
783764103
Meeting Date:
04/21/04
Record Date:
02/09/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director R. Chad Dreier --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Daniel T. Bane --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Leslie M. Frecon --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Ronald A. Hernandez --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director William L. Jews --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Ned Mansour --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Robert E. Mellor --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Norman J. Metcalfe --- For
   
 
1.9
Elect Director Charlotte St. Martin --- For
   
 
1.10
Elect Director Paul J. Varello --- For
   
 
1.11
Elect Director John O. Wilson --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Approve Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 13.28 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.96 percent.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
47,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
47,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
The Town and Country Trust *TCT*
Security:
892081100
Meeting Date:
05/05/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Trustee Harvey Schulweis --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Nancy Lerner Beck. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Nancy Lerner Beck for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Trustee Nancy Lerner Beck --- Withhold
   
 
1.3
Elect Trustee James H. Berick --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Trustee H. Grant Hathaway --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Trustee Milton A. Wolf --- For
   
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
78,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
78,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Universal Health Realty Income Trust *UHT*
Security:
91359E105
Meeting Date:
06/02/04
Record Date:
04/22/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
112,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
112,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Ventas, Inc. *VTR*
Security:
92276F100
Meeting Date:
05/21/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Jay M. Gellert --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director Ronald G. Geary --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Douglas Crocker II --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Sheli Z. Rosenberg --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Debra A. Cafaro --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Thomas C. Theobald --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote RecommendationThe total cost of the company's plan is 2.40 percent, which is within the allowable cap for this company of 5.52 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
55,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
55,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust *VNO*
Security:
929042109
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund
170,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
170,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. *ALEX*
Security:
014482103
Meeting Date:
04/22/04
Record Date:
02/19/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Michael J. Chun --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Walter A. Dods, Jr.. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Walter A. Dods, Jr. for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit Committee and Walter A. Dods, Jr. for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Allen Doane --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Walter A. Dods, Jr. --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Charles G. King --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Constance H. Lau --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Carson R. McKissick --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Maryanna G. Shaw --- For
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director Charles M. Stockholm --- For
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director Jeffrey N. Watanabe --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 3.80 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 8.69 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
60,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
60,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Alexander's, Inc. *ALX*
Security:
014752109
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Michael D. Fascitelli --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of insider Michael D. Fascitelli. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Michael D. Fascitelli for failure to establish an independent nominating committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director David Mandelbaum --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Dr. Richard R. West --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
18,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
18,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
Security:
07556Q105
Meeting Date:
02/10/04
Record Date:
12/12/03
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Laurent Alpert --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Katie J. Bayne --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Brian C. Beazer --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Ian J. McCarthy --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Maureen E. O'Connell --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Larry T. Solari --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
Vote Recommendation        We commend the company for expressly forbidding the repricing of stock options under the plan. However, the total cost of the company's plans of 12.39 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 10.60 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
52,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
52,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Centex Corp. *CTX*
Security:
152312104
Meeting Date:
02/25/04
Record Date:
01/23/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Merger Agreement
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Merger Agreement
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
64,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
64,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Chelsea Property Group, Inc. *CPG*
Security:
163421100
Meeting Date:
06/10/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
Mgmt
3
Declassify the Board of Directors
For
For
 
 
ISS commends management for submitting this proposal, which demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
Against
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 8.45 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 5.49 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
59,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
59,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
D.R. Horton, Inc. *DHI*
Security:
23331A109
Meeting Date:
01/29/04
Record Date:
12/04/03
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Donald R. Horton --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Bradley S. Anderson --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Michael R. Buchanan --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Richard I. Galland --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Francine I. Neff --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Donald J. Tomnitz --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Bill W. Wheat --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
150,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
150,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. *FLE*
Security:
339099103
Meeting Date:
04/12/04
Record Date:
02/18/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
31,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
31,000
 
 

                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. *FLA*
Security:
340632108
Meeting Date:
06/03/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Robert W. Anestis --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider W. L. Thornton. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from W. L. Thornton for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Robert D. Fagan --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director David M. Foster --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Allen C. Harper --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director Adolfo Henriques --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director James E. Jordan --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Gilbert H. Lamphere --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director John S. Lord --- For
   
 
1.9
Elect Director Joseph Nemec --- For
   
 
1.10
Elect Director Herbert H. Peyton --- For
   
 
1.11
Elect Director James J. Pieczynski --- For
   
 
1.12
Elect Director W. L. Thornton --- Withhold
   
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
162,500
 
Total Shares Voted:
162,500
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Gaylord Entertainment Co. *GET*
Security:
367905106
Meeting Date:
05/07/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director E. K. Gaylord II --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider E. K. Gaylord II. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from E. K. Gaylord II for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director E. Gordon Gee --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Robert P. Bowen --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Ralph Horn --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director Laurence S. Geller --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Michael D. Rose --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Colin V. Reed --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Michael I. Roth --- For
   
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
255,962
 
Total Shares Voted:
255,962
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Hilton Hotels Corp. *HLT*
Security:
432848109
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
03/29/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director A. Steven Crown --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director David Michels --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director John H. Myers --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Donna F. Tuttle --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 9.16 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 12.57 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
ShrHoldr
5
Declassify the Board of Directors
Against
For
 
 
The ability to elect directors is the single most important use of the shareholder franchise, and all directors should be accountable on an annual basis. A classified board can entrench management and effectively preclude most takeover bids or proxy contests. Board classification forces dissidents and would-be acquirers to negotiate with the incumbent board, which has the authority to decide on offers without a shareholder vote.
 
 
ShrHoldr
6
Require Majority of Independent Directors on Board
Against
For
 
 
Currently, according to our definitions, the board consists of two insiders, four affiliated outsiders, and seven independent outsiders. Thus, insiders and affiliated outsiders constitute 46 percent of the board seats. ISS believes that a board should consist of a substantial majority of independent outsiders.        In summary, in evaluating proposals requiring that a substantial majority of the board be composed of independent directors, shareholders should closely examine the current composition of the board, the proponent's definition of independence, and the board's responsiveness to shareholder concerns. If the board composition is poor or the board has not fulfilled its fiduciary duties, then shareholders should vote in favor of a proposal which would require a greater number of outsiders on the board. However, if the board is already sufficiently independent and is fulfilling its fiduciary duty, support of such a proposal is unnecessary.        Although we do not agree with all of the proponent's classifications of independent directors, in light of the fact that the board is only 54 percent independent, we believe this proposal sends an important message to management and is in shareholders' best interests.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
500,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
500,000
 
 

                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. *HOV*
Security:
442487203
Meeting Date:
03/05/04
Record Date:
01/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director K. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exceptions of J. Sorsby, A. Greenbaum, G. Decesaris, Jr., A. Hovnanian, and K. Hovnanian, from whom we recommend shareholders WITHHOLD votes for failure to establish an independent nominating committee and for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director A. Hovnanian --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director G. Decesaris, Jr. --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director A. Greenbaum --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director D. Mcdonald --- For
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director J. Robbins --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director J. Sorsby --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director S. Weinroth --- For
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director E. Kangas --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
     
Mgmt
3
Increase Authorized Common Stock
For
For
 
 
The requested increase of 130,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 160,160,000 shares.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        Under 162(m), preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation. Additionally, the total cost of the company's plans of 16.04 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
Against
 
 
                                                    VI. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 21.43 percent is above the allowable cap for this company of 19.99 percent.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
85,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
85,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. *IMH*
Security:
45254P102
Meeting Date:
05/25/04
Record Date:
04/02/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Joseph R. Tomkinson --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Stephan R. Peers. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Stephan R. Peers for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Nominating Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director William S. Ashmore --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director James Walsh --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Frank P. Filipps --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Stephan R. Peers --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director William E. Rose --- For
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director Leigh J. Abrams --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Charter
For
For
 
 
The company is proposing this amendment in connection with the listing of its shares on the NYSE. According to the company NYSE disallows voiding transactions settled through its facilities. Given the company's need to comply with NYSE requirements, ISS recommends a vote FOR this proposal.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
200,900
 
Total Shares Voted:
200,900
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. *IHR*
Security:
46088S106
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director John J. Russell, Jr. --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider Leslie R. Doggett. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Leslie R. Doggett for poor attendance.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Leslie R. Doggett --- Withhold
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James B. McCurry --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
1,064,360
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,064,360
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
John Q. Hammons Hotels Inc. *JQH*
Security:
408623106
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
03/25/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Donald H. Dempsey --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider John E. Lopez-Ona. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from John E. Lopez-Ona for poor attendance.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director John E. Lopez-Ona --- Withhold
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
39,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
39,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
KB Home *KBH*
Security:
48666K109
Meeting Date:
04/01/04
Record Date:
02/12/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
43,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
43,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
La Quinta Corp. *LQI*
Security:
50419U202
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/24/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
1,123,700
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,123,700
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Lennar Corp. *LEN*
Security:
526057104
Meeting Date:
03/30/04
Record Date:
02/05/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Irving Bolotin --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of Irving Bolotin from whom we recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating committees.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director R. Kirk Landon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Donna E. Shalala --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Other Business
For
Against
 
 
As we cannot know the content of these issues, we do not recommend that shareholders approve this request.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
118,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
118,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Levitt Corporation *LEV*
Security:
52742P108
Meeting Date:
05/11/04
Record Date:
04/01/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director William Scherer --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director S. Lawrence Kahn, III --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Joel Levy --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 6.35 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.45 percent.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
61,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
61,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
LNR Property Corp. *LNR*
Security:
501940100
Meeting Date:
04/21/04
Record Date:
02/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director Brian L. Bilzin --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Brian L. Bilzin. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Brian L. Bilzin for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation Committee.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Connie Mack --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James M. Carr --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
Mgmt
3
Approve Deferred Compensation Plan
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
19,300
 
Total Shares Voted:
19,300
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. *MDC*
Security:
552676108
Meeting Date:
04/26/04
Record Date:
02/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Herbert T. Buchwald --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Larry A. Mizel --- For
   
ShrHoldr
2
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
110,100
 
Total Shares Voted:
110,100
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
M/I Homes Inc. *MHO*
Security:
55305B101
Meeting Date:
04/28/04
Record Date:
03/02/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan
For
For
 
 
The performance measures included under the plan are appropriate for the company given its line of business, long-term strategic objectives, and industry-specific measures for assessing market competitiveness. Additionally, the plan is administered by a committee of independent outsiders who must certify attainment of these objective, measurable performance goals before cash awards are paid to participants. Moreover, preservation of the full deductibility of all compensation paid reduces the company's corporate tax obligation.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
149,500
 
Total Shares Voted:
149,500
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
MeriStar Hospitality Corporation *MHX*
Security:
58984Y103
Meeting Date:
05/26/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director D. Ellen Shuman --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider James R. Worms. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Compensation Committee member James R. Worms for not aligning CEO's pay with the interests of shareholders.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Paul W. Whetsell --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director James R. Worms --- Withhold
   
 
1.4
Elect Director H. Cabot Lodge III --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
1,042,500
 
Total Shares Voted:
1,042,500
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Meritage Corporation *MTH*
Security:
59001A102
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/31/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Steven J. Hilton --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Raymond Oppel --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director William G. Campbell --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 9.46 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.90 percent.         Equity grants of stock options to top six named executive officers is 30.09 percent of the total shares awarded in the current year. More than one quarter of the total shares granted in the current year were made to top six executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
112,600
 
Total Shares Voted:
112,600
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Price Legacy Corp. *PLRE*
Security:
74144P106
Meeting Date:
03/11/04
Record Date:
02/04/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Exchange Offer for common stock or Series 1 preferred stock for shares of Series A preferred stock
For
For
 
 
The conversion of the Series A preferred shares into either common shares or Series 1 preferred shares should benefit common shareholders. The conversion price is in line with the relative market prices of the common shares and Series A preferred shares and was deemed fair by the company's financial advisor. The Series 1 preferred shares carry a slightly higher liquidation value but a lower annual dividend and no voting rights. Conversion of any or all of the Series A preferred shares would help simplify the company's capital structure as well as eliminate the Series A preferred shareholders' right to separately elect a portion of the board.
 
 
Mgmt
2
Exchange Offer of common stock for Series B preferred stock
For
For
 
 
The conversion of the Series B preferred shares into common shares will benefit common shareholders by simplifying the company's capital structure and eliminating a separate class of security with preferential dividend and liquidation rights.
 
 
Mgmt
3
Approve Reverse Stock Split
For
For
 
 
The request results in an effective increase of 83,258,880 shares, which is below the allowable threshold of 86,406,000.
 
 
Mgmt
4
Authorize Board to Set Terms of Preferred Stock
For
For
 
 
The terms of the Series 1 preferred shares are more favorable to common shareholders than the current Series A preferred shares, particularly since the Series 1 shares do not carry voting rights.
 
 
Mgmt
5
Eliminate Class of Preferred Stock
For
For
 
 
The proposed amendment to the charter is housekeeping in nature and coincides with the retirement of the Series B preferred shares in the recapitalization.
 
 
Mgmt
6
Change the Manner of Election of Directors
For
For
 
 
The proposed amendment to the charter is housekeeping in nature and is associated with the recapitalization. It should benefit common shareholders as it will eliminate the ability of the preferred shareholders to separately elect directors to the board.
 
 
Mgmt
7
Change the Company's Authorized Capital Stock
For
For
 
 
The proposed common and preferred share authorizations are reasonable and the overall will be simpler and more beneficial to common shareholders. We therefore support this proposal.
 
 
Mgmt
8
Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter-Non-Routine
For
For
 
 
These are housekeeping changes that relate to the recapitalization.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
425,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
425,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Prime Group Realty Trust *PGE*
Security:
74158J103
Meeting Date:
06/04/04
Record Date:
04/20/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
467,200
 
Total Shares Voted:
467,200
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Pulte Homes Inc. *PHM*
Security:
745867101
Meeting Date:
05/13/04
Record Date:
03/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Richard J. Dugas, Jr. --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director David N. McCammon --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director William J. Pulte --- For
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director Francis J. Sehn --- For
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Michael E. Rossi --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Approve Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 10.40 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 11.34 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Ratify Auditor
Against
For
 
 
Before the corporate accounting-related scandals of the past two years, ratification of auditors was generally viewed as a routine agenda item. A vote for an auditor by shareholders is confirmation that the auditor has objectively reviewed the company's financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Due to the recent SEC rules on auditor independence and increased shareholder scrutiny on this issue, however, ratification of auditors has turned into a more controversial agenda item. As such, ISS believes that shareholders should have the opportunity to assess the auditor's general performance, the audit and non-audit related fees paid by the company, and the auditor's overall independence.        We can see no compelling reason why the company's shareholders should not be given the right to a non-binding ratification of the independent auditor selected by the company's audit committee.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
169,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
169,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Standard Pacific Corp. *SPF*
Security:
85375C101
Meeting Date:
05/12/04
Record Date:
03/17/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director Andrew H. Parnes --- For
   
     
 
1.2
Elect Director James L. Doti --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Frank E. O'Bryan --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 7.64 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 14.45 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. In 2003, the company granted over 29 percent of its total stock grants to its top 5 named executives.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
172,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
172,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Technical Olympic USA, Inc. *TOUS*
Security:
878483106
Meeting Date:
04/27/04
Record Date:
03/26/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Withhold
 
1.1
Elect Director Konstantinos Stengos --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend WITHHOLDING votes from all nominees. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Audit Committee members Michael J. Poulos, William A. Hasler, and Larry D. Horner for paying excessive non-audit fees and from insiders Konstantinos Stengos, Antonio B. Mon, Andreas Stengos, George Stengos, Marianna Stengou and affiliated outsider Lonnie M. Fedrick for failure to establish a majority independent board.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Antonio B. Mon --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Andreas Stengos --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.4
Elect Director George Stengos --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.5
Elect Director Marianna Stengou --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.6
Elect Director Larry D. Horner --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.7
Elect Director William A. Hasler --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.8
Elect Director Michael J. Poulos --- Withhold
   
     
 
1.9
Elect Director Lonnie M. Fedrick --- Withhold
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Articles to Increase the number of Authorized Capital Stock
For
For
 
 
The requested increase of 30,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 63,650,000 shares.
 
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
246,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
246,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
The Ryland Group, Inc. *RYL*
Security:
783764103
Meeting Date:
04/21/04
Record Date:
02/09/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
 
1.1
Elect Director R. Chad Dreier --- For
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Daniel T. Bane --- For
   
 
1.3
Elect Director Leslie M. Frecon --- For
   
 
1.4
Elect Director Ronald A. Hernandez --- For
   
 
1.5
Elect Director William L. Jews --- For
   
 
1.6
Elect Director Ned Mansour --- For
   
 
1.7
Elect Director Robert E. Mellor --- For
   
 
1.8
Elect Director Norman J. Metcalfe --- For
   
 
1.9
Elect Director Charlotte St. Martin --- For
   
 
1.10
Elect Director Paul J. Varello --- For
   
 
1.11
Elect Director John O. Wilson --- For
   
Mgmt
2
Approve Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
For
For
 
 
                                                    V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 13.28 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.96 percent.
 
 
ShrHoldr
3
Prepare Sustainability Report
Against
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
89,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
89,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Toll Brothers, Inc. *TOL*
Security:
889478103
Meeting Date:
03/18/04
Record Date:
01/23/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
152,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
152,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust *VNO*
Security:
929042109
Meeting Date:
05/27/04
Record Date:
04/16/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
60,000
 
Total Shares Voted:
60,000
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
WCI COMMUNITIES INC *WCI*
Security:
92923C104
Meeting Date:
05/20/04
Record Date:
03/26/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
Split
 
1.1
Elect Director F. Philip Handy --- Withhold
   
 
 
We recommend a vote FOR the directors with the exception of independent outsider F. Philip Handy. We recommend that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from F. Philip Handy for poor attendance.
 
 
 
1.2
Elect Director Jerry L. Starkey --- For
   
     
 
1.3
Elect Director Kathleen M. Shanahan --- For
   
     
Mgmt
2
Amend Omnibus Stock Plan
For
For
 
            V. Vote Recommendation        The total cost of the company's plans of 18.14 percent is within the allowable cap for this company of 19.61 percent.  Equity grants of stock options to top five named executive officers is 33.13 percent of the total shares awarded in the current year. More than one quarter of the total shares granted in the current year were made to top five executives.
 
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
315,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
315,800
 
 


                 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
 
 
Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. *WRP*
Security:
950240200
Meeting Date:
06/29/04
Record Date:
04/27/04
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
For
For
Mgmt
2
Ratify Auditors
For
For
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
34,800
 
Total Shares Voted:
34,800
 
 
 
Vote Summary Report
Jul 01, 2003 - Jun 30, 2004
 
Alpine Realty Income & Growth Fund - CL Y
 
 
Catellus Development Corporation *CDX*
Security:
149111106
Meeting Date:
09/26/2003
Record Date:
 
 
   
Mtg
Vote
Prpnent
Ballot Issues
Rec
Cast
 
Mgmt
1
Elect Directors
 
 
 
 
Director 1
For
For
    Director 2
For
For
    Director 3
For
For
    Director 4
For
For
    Director 5
For
For
    Director 6
For
For
    Director 7
For
For
    Director 8
For
For
    Director 9
For
For
    Director 10
For
For
    Director 11
For
For
         
Mgmt
2 Approve and Adopt Agreement and Plan of Merger
For
For
         
Mgmt
3 Approve Amendment to 2000 Performance Award Plan
For
For
         
Mgmt
Approve and Adopt the 2003 Performance Reward Plan
For
For
         
ShrHoldr
5 Stockholder Proposal Relating to Stockholder Rights Plan
Against
Against
         
 
 
Account Name
Shares Voted
 
 
 
 
 
Total Shares Voted:
 
 
 


 
     

 

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.


ALPINE EQUITY TRUST


By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Sheldon R. Flamm, Treasurer

 
Date 8/24/04

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.