Mutual funds have begun disclosing their say-on-pay votes. The disclosures are being made on Form N-PX. Here is an example of the disclosure that T. Rowe Price Index Trust, Inc. made when they apparently voted against Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s executive pay:
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
Ticker: ANF Security ID: 002896207
Meeting Date: JUN 16, 2011 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 27, 2011
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Lauren J. Brisky For For Management
2 Elect Director Archie M. Griffin For For Management
3 Elect Director Elizabeth M. Lee For For Management
4 Elect Director Michael E. Greenlees For For Management
5 Elect Director Kevin S. Huvane For For Management
6 Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency One Year One Year Management
7 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive For Against Management
Officers’ Compensation
8 Declassify the Board of Directors For For Management
9 Ratify Auditors For For Management
10 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan For For Management
11 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan For For Management
12 Require Independent Board Chairman Against For Shareholder
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- Select “Advanced search page” on the next page
- In the Search for text box, enter your company’s name. Then select Form N-PX from the drop down box. Then press “Search”.
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