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During the week of April 19, 2015, 8-Ks were filed that disclosed two proxy access proposals passed and four failed.  All required three percent ownership for three years and all were opposed by the company.  Details are as follows (percentages are based on the total of votes cast for and against):

AES Corp.—66% voted for (passed).

American Electric Power—67% voted for (passed).

Arch Coal—64% voted against (failed).

Cabot Oil & Gas–55% voted against (failed).

Domino’s Pizza—54% voted against (failed).

PACCAR Inc.—58% voted against (failed).

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