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Proxy Voting Report
Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
For Accounts:
Vote Against Management (VAM) Summary
Number of Meetings Number of Proposals
1867 21550
Number of Countries (Country of Origin) Number of Countries (Country of Trade)
46 46
Number of Meetings With VAM % of All Meetings Voted
876 47.7%
Number of Proposals With VAM % of All Proposals Voted
2466 13.1%
Number of Meetings With Votes For Mgmt % of All Meetings Voted
1809 98.5%
Number of Proposals With Votes For Mgmt % of All Proposals Voted
16114 85.9%
Number of Abstain Votes % of All Proposals Voted
229 1.2%
Number of No Votes Cast % of All Proposals Voted
588 3.1%
Votes Against Policy (VAP) Summary
Number of Meetings Number of Proposals
1867 21550
Number of Countries (Country of Origin) Number of Countries (Country of Trade)
46 46
Number of Meetings With VAP % of All Meetings Voted
2 0.1%
Number of Proposals With VAP % of All Proposals Voted
2 NA
Number of Meetings With Votes For Policy % of All Meetings Voted
1837 100.0%
Number of Proposals With Votes For Policy % of All Proposals Voted
18745 99.9%
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Number of Abstain Votes % of All Proposals Voted
229 1.2%
Number of No Votes Cast % of All Proposals Voted
588 3.1%
Proposal Summary
Number of Meetings: 1867
Number of Mgmt Proposals: 19008
Number of Shareholder Proposals: 331
Mgmt Proposals Voted FOR % of All Mgmt Proposals ShrHldr Proposal Voted FOR % of All ShrHldr Proposals
16022 84.3% 204 61.6%
Mgmt Proposals Voted Against/Withold % of All Mgmt Proposals ShrHldr Proposals Voted Against/Withold % of All ShrHldr Proposals
2154 11.3% 119 36.0%
Mgmt Proposals Voted Abstain % of All Mgmt Proposals ShrHldr Proposals Voted Abstain % of All ShrHldr Proposals
225 1.2% 4 1.2%
Mgmt Proposals With No Votes Cast % of All Mgmt Proposals ShrHldr Proposals With No Votes Cast % of All ShrHldr Proposals
587 3.1% 1 0.3%
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Australian Banks ETF
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q09504137
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/17/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Paul Dominic O'Sullivan For For For
3 Re-elect Graeme R. Liebelt For For For
4 Re-elect Sarah (Jane) Halton For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Board Spill Resolution Against Against Against
8 Equity Grant (CEO Shayne Elliott) For For For
9 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
10 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
11 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Suspension of Industry Association Memberships
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor review/limit political spending.
Bank of Queensland Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/04/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q12764116
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/10/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect John H. Lorimer For For For
3 Re-elect Warwick M. Negus For For For
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4 Re-elect Karen L.C. Penrose For For For
5 Elect Patrick N.J. Allaway For For For
6 Elect Kathleen Bailey-Lord For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO George Frazis) For For For
8 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1458B102
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/29/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect David A. Foster For For For
3 Re-elect Jan Harris For For For
4 Re-elect Robert Hubbard For For For
5 Re-elect David Matthews For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Marnie Baker) For For For
8 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Under CPS Terms)
For For For
9 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Outside CPS Terms)
For For For
Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaVoted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/09/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q26915100
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/16/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Shirish Moreshwar Apte For For For
3 Re-elect Mary Padbury For For For
4 Elect Genevieve Bell For For For
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5 Elect Paul F. O'Malley For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Matt Comyn) For For For
8 ADOPTION OF NEW CONSTITUTION For For For
Macquarie Group Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q57085286
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Michael J. Hawker For For For
3 Re-elect Michael J. Coleman For For For
4 Elect Philip M. Coffey For For For
5 Elect Jillian R. Broadbent For For For
6 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Shemara Wikramanayake) For For For
8 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
9 Approve Issue of Securities For For For
National Australia Bank Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q65336119
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/18/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Non-Voting Agenda Item
4 Board Spill Resolution (Conditional) Against Against Against
5 Re-elect Philip W. Chronican For For For
6 Re-elect Douglas (Doug) A. McKay For For For
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7 Elect Kathryn J. Fagg For For For
8 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Under CPS II Terms)
For For For
9 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Outside CPS II Terms)
For For For
10 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
11 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
12 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Suspension of Industry Association Memberships
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor review/limit political spending.
Westpac Banking Corp Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/05/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q97417101
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/12/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect Nerida F. Caesar For For For
4 Non-Voting Agenda Item
5 Elect Steven Harker For For For
6 Re-elect Peter R. Marriott For Against Against
Vote Note:Other governance issue
7 Elect Margaret (Margie) L. Seale For For For
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
10 Non-Voting Agenda Item
11 Board Spill Resolution (Conditional) Against Against Against
12 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
13 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
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Australian EM Resources ETF
Afterpay Touch Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3583G105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
4 Re-elect Clifford Rosenberg For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
6 Approve Equity Incentive Plan For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Anthony Eisen) For For For
8 Equity Grant (CRO/ED Nick Molnar) For For For
9 Change in Company Name For For For
ALS Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0266A116
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Re-elect Tonianne Dwyer For For For
2 Elect Siddhartha Kadia For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Remuneration Report For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Raj Naran) For For For
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
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7 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Altium Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/29/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0268D100
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/06/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Raelene Murphy For For For
4 Non-Voting Agenda Item
5 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
Alumina Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/13/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0269M109
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/20/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Peter Day For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mike Ferraro) For For For
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Ansell Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/07/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q04020105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/14/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Christine Yan For For For
3 Re-elect Peter Day For For For
4 Re-elect Leslie Desjardins For For For
5 Approve Share Buy-back For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Magnus Nicolin) For For For
7 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Atlas Arteria Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/13/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q06180105
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/19/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect Debra (Debbie) L. Goodin For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (CEO Graeme Bevans - LTIP) For For For
6 Equity Grant (CEO Graeme Bevans - STIP) For For For
7 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 Appoint Auditor and Authorise Board to Set Fees For For For
10 Elect Fiona Beck For For For
11 Re-elect Jeffrey G. Conyers For For For
12 Re-elect Derek Stapley For For For
13 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
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14 Amendments to Bye-Laws For For For
AusNet Services Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0708Q109
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/18/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Li Lequan For For For
3 Re-elect Tan Chee Meng For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Peter Mason For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
6 Equity Grant (Outgoing MD Nino Ficca) For For For
7 Equity Grant (Incoming MD Tony Narvaez) For For For
8 Approve Issue of Shares (10% Pro-rata) For For For
9 Approve Issue of Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) For For For
10 Approve Issue of Shares (Employee Incentive Scheme) For For For
Bank of Queensland Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/04/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q12764116
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/10/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect John H. Lorimer For For For
3 Re-elect Warwick M. Negus For For For
4 Re-elect Karen L.C. Penrose For For For
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5 Elect Patrick N.J. Allaway For For For
6 Elect Kathleen Bailey-Lord For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO George Frazis) For For For
8 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Beach Energy Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/20/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q13921103
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/26/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Philip J. Bainbridge For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Colin D. Beckett For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Re-elect Peter S. Moore For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
6 Elect Matthew Kay For For For
7 Elect Sally-Anne Layman For For For
8 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Matthew Kay - STI) For For For
9 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Matthew Kay - LTI) For For For
10 Adopt New Constitution For For For
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1458B102
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/29/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
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2 Elect David A. Foster For For For
3 Re-elect Jan Harris For For For
4 Re-elect Robert Hubbard For For For
5 Re-elect David Matthews For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Marnie Baker) For For For
8 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Under CPS Terms)
For For For
9 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Outside CPS Terms)
For For For
BlueScope Steel Limited. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/14/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1415L177
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/21/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Elect Ewen G.W. Crouch For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Vassella - STIP) For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Vassella - LTIP) For For For
6 Approve Share Buy-Back For For For
Boral Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/30/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q16969109
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/06/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Eileen J. Doyle For For For
3 Re-elect Karen A. Moses For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
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5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mike Kane) For For For
Carsales.com Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q21411121
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Kim Anderson For For For
4 Re-elect Edwina Gilbert For For For
5 Elect David S. Wiadrowski For For For
6 Equity Grant (STIP) For For For
7 Equity Grant (LTIP) For Against Against
Vote Note:Performance hurdle lowered
Challenger Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q22685103
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Peter Polson For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Elect Masahiko Kobayashi For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Remuneration Report For For For
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5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Richard Howes) For For For
Charter Hall Group. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2308A138
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect David C. Clarke For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Karen Moses For For For
5 Elect Gregory J. Paramor For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Non-Voting Agenda Item
8 Equity Grant (MD/CEO David Harrison - STIP) For For For
9 Equity Grant (MD/CEO David Harrison - PROP) For For For
CIMIC Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 03/25/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2424E105
Annual Meeting Agenda (04/01/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For Against Against
Vote Note:No long-term performance strategy; Executive chair''s pay structure; Poor disclosure
3 Re-elect Marcelino Fernández Verdes For Against Against
Vote Note:Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
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4 Re-elect José Luis del Valle Pérez For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
5 Re-elect Pedro José López Jiménez For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2506H109
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Richard (Mike) Harding For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Mark P. Chellew For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Vik Basal - LTIP) For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Vik Basal - DEP) For For For
Coca-Cola Amatil Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/20/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2594P146
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/26/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Krishnakumar Thirumalai For Against Against
Vote Note:Less than 75% Attendance
4 Re-elect Paul D. O'Sullivan For For For
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5 Elect Penelope (Penny) A. Winn For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Alison Watkins LTI) For For For
Crown Resorts Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3015N108
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect John H Poynton For For For
3 Re-elect Helen A. Coonan For Against Against
Vote Note:Non-audit fees exceed audit fees
4 Re-elect Andrew Demetriou For For For
5 Re-elect Harold C. Mitchell For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
6 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Domino`s Pizza Enterprises Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q32503106
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/28/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For Against Against
Vote Note:Poor disclosure; Concerning pay practices
3 Elect Ursula Schreiber For For For
4 Re-elect Jack J. Cowin For For For
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
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Downer EDI Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/31/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q32623151
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/07/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Peter Watson For For For
3 Re-elect Teresa Handicott For For For
4 Re-elect Charles Thorne For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Grant Fenn) For For For
7 Non-Voting Agenda Item
8 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
DuluxGroup Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q32914105
Special Meeting Agenda (07/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Acquisition For For For
Evolution Mining Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/21/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3647R147
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/28/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report Abstain Against Against
Vote Note:Internal pay disparity; Insufficiently challenging STI cost hurdle ; Performance conditions lowered
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3 Elect Colin Johnstone For For For
4 Approve NED Share Plan For For For
5 Equity Grant (Executive Chair Jacob Klein) For For For
6 Equity Grant (Finance Director and CFO Lawrence Conway)
For For For
7 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
Flight Centre Travel Group Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/31/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q39175106
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/07/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Gary Smith For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Iluka Resources Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 04/02/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4875J104
Annual Meeting Agenda (04/09/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Susie Corlett For For For
3 Elect Lynne Saint For For For
4 Re-elect Marcelo Bastos For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For
Vote Note:Non-traditional combined incentive structure
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
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7 Board Spill (Conditional) Against Against Against
Incitec Pivot Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4887E101
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/20/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Xiaoling Liu For For For
3 Elect Gregory Robinson For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Jeanne Johns) For For For
JB HI-FI Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5029L101
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Greg Richards For For For
4 Re-elect Mark Powell For For For
5 Equity Grant (CEO Richard Murray) For For For
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Link Administration Holdings Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/08/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5S646100
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/15/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Michael Carapiet For For For
3 Re-elect Anne M. McDonald For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD John McMurtrie) For For For
Magellan Financial Group LimitedVoted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5713S107
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Hamish Douglass For For For
4 Re-elect Hamish McLennan For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Equity Grant (Share Purchase Plan MD/CEO Brett Cairns)
For For For
7 Approve Related Party Benefits For For For
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NIB Holdings Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q67889107
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/30/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Steven Crane For For For
4 Re-elect Donal P. O'Dwyer For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Fitzgibbon) For For For
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6813N105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/12/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Sam Lewis For For For
4 Elect Nick Falloon For For For
5 Elect Mickie Rosen For For For
6 Elect Patrick Allaway For For For
7 Equity Grant (CEO Hugh Marks) For For For
8 Approve Financial Assistance (Macquarie Media Limited)
For For For
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Northern Star Resources Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/07/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6951U101
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/14/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Approve Share Plan For For For
4 Equity Grant (Chair) Bill Beament For Against Against
Vote Note:Grants are excessive
5 Approve Termination Benefits For For For
6 Approve NED Share Plan For For
7 Equity Grant (All NEDs) For For
8 Elect Mary Hackett For For For
9 Elect Nicholas (Nick) L. Cernotta For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
10 Re-elect William (Bill) J. Beament For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
11 Re-elect John D. Fitzgerald For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
Northern Star Resources Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 01/15/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6951U101
Ordinary Meeting Agenda (01/22/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
3 Approve Issue of Securities (Executive chair Bill Beament)
For For For
4 Approve Issue of Securities (NED Mary Hackett) For For For
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5 Approve Issue of Securities (Former NED Christopher Rowe)
For For For
6 Approve Financial Assistance (Kalgoorlie Lake View Pty Ltd)
For For For
Orora Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/09/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q7142U109
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/15/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Sam Lewis For For For
3 Elect Rob Sindel For For For
4 Elect Tom Gorman For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Brian Lowe - STI) For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Brian Lowe - LTI) For For For
7 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
Orora Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 06/10/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q7142U109
Ordinary Meeting Agenda (06/16/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Approve Capital Return For For For
2 Approve Share Consolidation For For For
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OZ Minerals Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 04/10/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q7161P122
Annual Meeting Agenda (04/17/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Rebecca McGrath For For For
3 Re-elect Tonianne Dwyer For For For
4 Elect Richard Seville For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Andrew Cole - LTIP) For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Andrew Cole - STIP) For For For
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
Qube Logistics Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/14/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q7834B112
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/21/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Allan Davies For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Re-elect Alan Miles For For For
4 Elect John Stephen Mann For For For
5 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD Maurice James - LTI) For For For
7 Approve Long Term Incentive Plan For For For
8 Approve Financial Assistance (Australian Grain Handlers Pty Ltd and LCR Group)
For For For
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REA Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8051B108
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/19/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Tracey Fellows For For For
4 Re-elect Richard J. Freudenstein For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Re-elect Michael Miller For For For
6 Equity Grant (CEO Owen Wilson) For For For
Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8068F100
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Ross Dobinson For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
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Resmed Inc. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade US
Ballot Sec ID CINS-U76171104
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/21/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Elect Carol J. Burt For For For
2 Elect Jan De Witte For For For
3 Elect Richard Sulpizio For For For
4 Ratification of Auditor For Against Against
Vote Note:Auditors tenure is too long.
5 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation For Against Against
Vote Note:The Company has pay for performance issues and does not link any long-term incentive grant to sustainability metrics.
6 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Seek Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/20/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8382E102
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/26/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Denise I. Bradley For For For
4 Elect Leigh Jasper For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Anrew Bassat - Equity Right) For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Anrew Bassat - WSA Options and Rights)
For For For
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Spark Infrastructure Group Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/20/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8604W120
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/27/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Greg Martin For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Elect Miles George For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Rick Francis) For For For
6 Change of Note Trustee For For For
7 Elect Alexandra Finley as a Director of SparkInfrastructure Holdings No 6 Pty Limited
For For For
8 Elect Gerard Dover as a Director of SparkInfrastructure Holdings No 6 Pty Limited
For For For
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8815D101
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Paula J. Dwyer For For For
3 Re-elect Justin Milne For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO David Attenborough) For For For
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Board Spill Resolution (conditional) Against Against Against
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The a2 Milk Company Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade NZ
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2774Q104
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/19/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Authorise Board to Set Auditor's Fees For For For
2 Elect Philippa (Pip) M. Greenwood For For For
3 Amendments to the Constitution For For For
The Star Entertainment Group Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q8719T103
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Gerard Bradley For For For
3 Re-elect Richard Sheppard For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Matt Bekier) For For For
TPG Telecom Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/27/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q9159A117
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/04/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
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3 Re-elect Joseph Pang For For For
TPG Telecom Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 06/17/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q9159A117
Special Meeting Agenda (06/24/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Merger/Acquisition For For For
TPG Telecom Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 06/17/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q9159A117
Special Meeting Agenda (06/24/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Change of Company Name For For For
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/05/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade FR
Ballot Sec ID CINS-F9T17D106
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/15/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Accounts and Reports For For For
3 Consolidated Accounts and Reports For For For
4 Allocation of Profits/Dividends For For For
5 Special Auditors Report on Regulated Agreements For For For
6 Remuneration of Christophe Cuvillier, Management Board Chair
For For For
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7 Remuneration of Jaap Tonckens, Management Board Member
For For For
8 Remuneration of Colin Dyer, Supervisory Board Chair For For For
9 Remuneration Report For For For
10 Remuneration Policy (Management Board Chair) For For For
11 Remuneration Policy (Management Board Members) For For For
12 Remuneration Policy (Supervisory Board) For For For
13 Elect Colin Dyer For For For
14 Elect Philippe Collombel For For For
15 Elect Dagmar Kollmann For For For
16 Elect Roderick Munsters For For For
17 Authority to Repurchase and Reissue Shares For For For
18 Authority to Cancel Shares and Reduce Capital For For For
19 Authority to Issue Shares and Convertible Debt w/ Preemptive Rights
For For For
20 Authority to Issue Shares and Convertible Debt w/o Preemptive Rights
For For For
21 Greenshoe For For For
22 Authority to Increase Capital in Consideration for Contributions In Kind
For For For
23 Employee Stock Purchase Plan For For For
24 Authorisation of Legal Formalities For For For
25 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/26/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade FR
Ballot Sec ID CINS-F9T17D106
Annual Meeting Agenda (06/09/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Accounts and Reports For For For
4 Ratification of Management Board Acts For For For
5 Ratification of Supervisory Board Acts For For For
6 Appointment of Auditor For For For
7 Management Board Remuneration Policy For For For
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8 Supervisory Board Remuneration Policy For For For
9 Amendments to Articles Regarding Company Name For For For
10 Authority to Repurchase Shares For For For
11 Cancellation of Shares For For For
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/06/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade FR
Ballot Sec ID CINS-F9T17D106
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/16/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Additional or Amended Proposals Against Against
Vote Note:Granting unfettered discretion is unwise
Virgin Money UK Plc. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 01/22/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-ADPV45284
Annual Meeting Agenda (01/29/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Accounts and Reports For For For
2 Remuneration Policy (Binding) For For For
3 Remuneration Report (Advisory) For For For
4 Elect David Bennett For For For
5 Elect Paul J. Coby For For For
6 Elect David Duffy For For For
7 Elect Geeta Gopalan For For For
8 Elect Adrian Grace For For For
9 Elect Fiona MacLeod For For For
10 Elect James Pettigrew For For For
11 Elect Darren Pope For For For
12 Elect Teresa Robson-Capps For For For
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13 Elect Ian Smith For For For
14 Elect Amy Stirling For For For
15 Elect Tim Wade For For For
16 Appointment of Auditor For For For
17 Authority to Set Auditor's Fees For For For
18 Authority to Issue Shares w/ Preemptive Rights For For For
19 Authority to Issue Shares w/o Preemptive Rights For For For
20 Authority to Issue Shares w/o Preemptive Rights (Specified Capital Investment)
For For For
21 Authority to Issue Equity Convertible Additional Tier 1 Securities w/ Preemptive Rights
For For For
22 Authority to Issue Equity Convertible Additional Tier 1Securities w/o Preemptive Rights
For For For
23 Authority to Repurchase Shares For For For
24 Authority to Repurchase Shares Off-Market For For For
25 Authorisation of Political Donations For For For
26 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/29/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q85717108
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/06/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Robert D. Millner For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
4 Re-elect Warwick M. Negus For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Todd Barlow) For For For
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Whitehaven Coal Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/10/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q97664108
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/17/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Paul Flynn) For For For
4 Elect Lindsay Ward For For For
5 Re-elect Mark A.J. Vaile For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
6 Re-elect John C. Conde For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
7 Amendments of Constitution For For For
WiseTech Global Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q98056106
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/19/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Michael Gregg For For For
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WorleyParsons Limited. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/16/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q9857K102
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/21/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect John M. Grill For For For
3 Elect Roger J. Higgins For For For
4 Elect Sharon Warburton For For For
5 Elect Juan José Suárez Coppel For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (CEO Andrew Wood - MTI Deferred Share Rights)
For For For
8 Equity Grant (CEO Andrew Wood - LTI Performance Rights)
For For For
9 Approve Termination Payments For For For
10 Non-Voting Agenda Item
11 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
12 Change in Company Name For For For
Xero Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 08/08/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade NZ
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q98665104
Annual Meeting Agenda (08/15/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Authorise Board to Set Auditor's Fees For For For
3 Re-elect Susan Peterson For For For
4 Elect David Thodey For For For
5 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
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6 Equity Grant (NED Lee Hatton) For For For
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Afterpay Touch Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3583G105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
4 Re-elect Clifford Rosenberg For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
6 Approve Equity Incentive Plan For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Anthony Eisen) For For For
8 Equity Grant (CRO/ED Nick Molnar) For For For
9 Change in Company Name For For For
AGL Energy Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 09/12/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q01630195
Annual Meeting Agenda (09/19/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Elect Jacqueline C. Hey For For For
4 Elect Diane L. Smith-Gander For For For
5 Elect Patricia McKenzie For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Brett Redman) For For For
7 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
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8 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Climate Change Transition Plan
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
9 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Expenditure Report on Pollution Controls
Against For For
ALS Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0266A116
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Re-elect Tonianne Dwyer For For For
2 Elect Siddhartha Kadia For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Remuneration Report For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Raj Naran) For For For
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
7 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Altium Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/29/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0268D100
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/06/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Raelene Murphy For For For
4 Non-Voting Agenda Item
5 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
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Alumina Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/13/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0269M109
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/20/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Peter Day For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mike Ferraro) For For For
Amcor Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/29/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade JE
Ballot Sec ID CINS-G0250X123
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/05/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Elect Graeme R. Liebelt For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
2 Elect Armin Meyer For For For
3 Elect Ronald S. Delia For For For
4 Elect Andrea E. Bertone For For For
5 Elect Karen J. Guerra For For For
6 Elect Nicholas T. Long For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
7 Elect Arun Nayar For For For
8 Elect Jeremy L. Sutcliffe For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
9 Elect David T. Szczupak For For For
10 Elect Philip G. Weaver For For For
11 Ratification of Auditor For For For
12 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION For For For
13 Non-Voting Agenda Item
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14 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: PLEASE VOTE FOR ON THIS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 1 YEAR
For For For
15 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: PLEASE VOTE FOR ON THIS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2 YEARS
Do Not Vote Do Not Vote
16 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: PLEASE VOTE FOR ON THIS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 3 YEARS
Do Not Vote Do Not Vote
17 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: PLEASE VOTE FOR ON THIS RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ABSTAIN
Do Not Vote Do Not Vote
AMP Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/01/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0344G101
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/08/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Trevor Matthews For For For
3 Elect Debra Hazelton For For For
4 Elect Rahoul Chowdry For For For
5 Elect Michael Sammells For For For
6 Remuneration Report For Against Against
Vote Note:LTI award quantum is excessive; LTI vests below index performance
7 Cancellation of a Replaced MD/CEO Equity Award For For For
8 REFRESH PLACEMENT CAPACITY For For For
9 Approve Issue of Securities (Conversion of Convertible Notes)
For For For
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Ansell Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/07/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q04020105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/14/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Christine Yan For For For
3 Re-elect Peter Day For For For
4 Re-elect Leslie Desjardins For For For
5 Approve Share Buy-back For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Magnus Nicolin) For For For
7 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
APA Group. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0437B100
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For Against Against
Vote Note:OCFPS targets and outcomes; Termination payments
3 Re-elect Steven Crane For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Michael A. Fraser For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Elect James E. Fazzino For For For
6 Equity Grant (CEO Robert Wheals) For For For
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Aristocrat Leisure Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 02/13/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0521T108
Annual Meeting Agenda (02/20/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Kathleen Conlon For For For
3 Re-elect Sylvia Summers Couder For For For
4 Re-elect Pat Ramsey For For For
5 Elect Philippe Etienne For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Trevor Croker) For For For
7 Approve SuperShare Plan For For For
8 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
9 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
10 Non-Voting Meeting Note
11 Non-Voting Meeting Note
ASX Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 09/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0604U105
Annual Meeting Agenda (09/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Melinda B. Conrad For For For
3 Re-elect Kenneth (Ken) R. Henry For For For
4 Elect Peter S. Nash For For For
5 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Dominic Stevens) For For For
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Atlas Arteria Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/13/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q06180105
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/19/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect Debra (Debbie) L. Goodin For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (CEO Graeme Bevans - LTIP) For For For
6 Equity Grant (CEO Graeme Bevans - STIP) For For For
7 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 Appoint Auditor and Authorise Board to Set Fees For For For
10 Elect Fiona Beck For For For
11 Re-elect Jeffrey G. Conyers For For For
12 Re-elect Derek Stapley For For For
13 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
14 Amendments to Bye-Laws For For For
Aurizon Holdings Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/10/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0695Q104
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/17/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Russell Caplan For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Re-elect Michael Fraser For For For
4 Re-elect Kate Vidgen For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Andrew Harding) For For For
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6 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
AusNet Services Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q0708Q109
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/18/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Li Lequan For For For
3 Re-elect Tan Chee Meng For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Peter Mason For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
6 Equity Grant (Outgoing MD Nino Ficca) For For For
7 Equity Grant (Incoming MD Tony Narvaez) For For For
8 Approve Issue of Shares (10% Pro-rata) For For For
9 Approve Issue of Shares (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) For For For
10 Approve Issue of Shares (Employee Incentive Scheme) For For For
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q09504137
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/17/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Paul Dominic O'Sullivan For For For
3 Re-elect Graeme R. Liebelt For For For
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4 Re-elect Sarah (Jane) Halton For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Board Spill Resolution Against Against Against
8 Equity Grant (CEO Shayne Elliott) For For For
9 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
10 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
11 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Suspension of Industry Association Memberships
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor review/limit political spending.
Bank of Queensland Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/04/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q12764116
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/10/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect John H. Lorimer For For For
3 Re-elect Warwick M. Negus For For For
4 Re-elect Karen L.C. Penrose For For For
5 Elect Patrick N.J. Allaway For For For
6 Elect Kathleen Bailey-Lord For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO George Frazis) For For For
8 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1458B102
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/29/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect David A. Foster For For For
3 Re-elect Jan Harris For For For
4 Re-elect Robert Hubbard For For For
5 Re-elect David Matthews For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Marnie Baker) For For For
8 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Under CPS Terms)
For For For
9 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Outside CPS Terms)
For For For
BHP Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/31/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1498M100
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/07/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Accounts and Reports (BHP Group plc & BHP Group Limited)
For For For
3 Appointment of Auditor For For For
4 Authority to Set Auditor's Fees For For For
5 Authority to Issue Shares w/ Preemptive Rights For For For
6 Authority to Issue Shares w/o Preemptive Rights For For For
7 Authority to Repurchase Shares For For For
8 Remuneration Policy (Binding - UK) For For For
9 Remuneration Report (Advisory- UK) For For For
10 Remuneration Report (Advisory -AUS) For For For
11 Equity Grant (CEO Andrew Mackenzie) For For For
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12 Elect Ian D. Cockerill For For For
13 Elect Susan Kilsby For For For
14 Elect Terence (Terry) J. Bowen For For For
15 Elect Malcolm W. Broomhead For For For
16 Elect Anita M. Frew For For For
17 Elect Andrew Mackenzie For For For
18 Elect Lindsay P. Maxsted For For For
19 Elect John Mogford For For For
20 Elect Shriti Vadera For For For
21 Elect Ken N. MacKenzie For For For
22 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
23 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Suspension of Industry Association Memberships
Against For For
BlueScope Steel Limited. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/14/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q1415L177
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/21/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Elect Ewen G.W. Crouch For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Vassella - STIP) For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Vassella - LTIP) For For For
6 Approve Share Buy-Back For For For
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Boral Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/30/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q16969109
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/06/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Eileen J. Doyle For For For
3 Re-elect Karen A. Moses For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mike Kane) For For For
Brambles Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/03/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6634U106
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/10/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Elect Jim Miller For For For
4 Re-elect George El Zoghbi For For For
5 Re-elect Tony Froggatt For For For
6 Approve Amendment to the 2006 Performance Share Plan
For For For
7 Equity Grant (CEO Graham Chipchase - PSP) For For For
8 Equity Grant (CFO Nessa O'Sullivan - PSP) For For For
9 Equity Grant (CEO Graham Chipchase - MyShare Plan) For For For
10 Approve Capital Return For For For
11 Approve Extension of Share Buy-Back For For For
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Caltex Australia Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/07/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q19884107
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/14/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Melinda B. Conrad For For For
3 Remuneration Report For For For
4 Change of Company Name (to Ampol Limited) For For For
Carsales.com Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q21411121
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Re-elect Kim Anderson For For For
4 Re-elect Edwina Gilbert For For For
5 Elect David S. Wiadrowski For For For
6 Equity Grant (STIP) For For For
7 Equity Grant (LTIP) For Against Against
Vote Note:Performance hurdle lowered
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Challenger Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/24/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q22685103
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/31/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Peter Polson For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Elect Masahiko Kobayashi For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Richard Howes) For For For
Charter Hall Group. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2308A138
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect David C. Clarke For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
4 Re-elect Karen Moses For For For
5 Elect Gregory J. Paramor For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Non-Voting Agenda Item
8 Equity Grant (MD/CEO David Harrison - STIP) For For For
9 Equity Grant (MD/CEO David Harrison - PROP) For For For
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CIMIC Group Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 03/25/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2424E105
Annual Meeting Agenda (04/01/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For Against Against
Vote Note:No long-term performance strategy; Executive chair''s pay structure; Poor disclosure
3 Re-elect Marcelino Fernández Verdes For Against Against
Vote Note:Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
4 Re-elect José Luis del Valle Pérez For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
5 Re-elect Pedro José López Jiménez For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
Coca-Cola Amatil Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/20/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2594P146
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/26/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Krishnakumar Thirumalai For Against Against
Vote Note:Less than 75% Attendance
4 Re-elect Paul D. O'Sullivan For For For
5 Elect Penelope (Penny) A. Winn For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Alison Watkins LTI) For For For
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Cochlear Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/16/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q25953102
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/22/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Accounts and Reports For For For
3 Remuneration Report For For For
4 Re-elect Yasmin A. Allen For For For
5 Re-elect Donal P. O'Dwyer For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
6 Elect Abbas Hussain For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
7 Re-elect Rick Holliday-Smith For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
8 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Dig Howitt) For For For
Coles Group Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q26203408
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect James P. Graham For For For
3 Re-elect Jacqueline Chow For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Steven Cain) For For For
6 Appoint Auditor For For For
7 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
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8 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Supply Chain Due Diligence and Compliance
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor improved human/political rights policies/disclosure.
Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaVoted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/09/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q26915100
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/16/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Shirish Moreshwar Apte For For For
3 Re-elect Mary Padbury For For For
4 Elect Genevieve Bell For For For
5 Elect Paul F. O'Malley For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Matt Comyn) For For For
8 ADOPTION OF NEW CONSTITUTION For For For
Computershare Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q2721E105
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/13/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Simon Jones For For For
3 Re-elect Tiffany Fuller For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Stuart Irving) For For For
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Board Spill Resolution Against Against Against
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Crown Resorts Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3015N108
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect John H Poynton For For For
3 Re-elect Helen A. Coonan For Against Against
Vote Note:Non-audit fees exceed audit fees
4 Re-elect Andrew Demetriou For For For
5 Re-elect Harold C. Mitchell For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
6 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
CSL Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/09/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3018U109
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/16/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Marie McDonald For For For
3 Re-elect Megan Clark For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Paul Perreault) For For For
6 Equity Grant (CSO Andrew Cuthbertson) For For For
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Dexus Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3190P134
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/30/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Darren Steinberg) For For For
4 Ratify Mark H. Ford For For For
5 Ratify Nicola Roxon For For For
6 RATIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT For For For
7 Ratification of Notes Issue For For For
Downer EDI Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/31/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q32623151
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/07/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Peter Watson For For For
3 Re-elect Teresa Handicott For For For
4 Re-elect Charles Thorne For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Grant Fenn) For For For
7 Non-Voting Agenda Item
8 Renew Proportional Takeover Provisions For For For
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Evolution Mining Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/21/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q3647R147
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/28/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report Abstain Against Against
Vote Note:Internal pay disparity; Insufficiently challenging STI cost hurdle ; Performance conditions lowered
3 Elect Colin Johnstone For For For
4 Approve NED Share Plan For For For
5 Equity Grant (Executive Chair Jacob Klein) For For For
6 Equity Grant (Finance Director and CFO Lawrence Conway)
For For For
7 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q39360104
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/29/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Sharon Warburton For For For
4 Elect ZHANG Ya-Qin For Against Against
Vote Note:Nominee sits on more than two public company boards while being an executive of a public company or the nominee sits on more than five public company boards.
5 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For
6 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Elizabeth Gaines) For For For
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Goodman Group Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4229W132
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/20/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Appointment of Auditor (Goodman Logistics (HK) Limited)
For For For
4 Re-elect Phillip (Phil) J. Pryke For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Re-Elect Anthony Rozic For For For
6 Elect Chris Green For For For
7 Remuneration Report For For For
8 Equity Grant (CEO Gregory Goodman) For For For
9 Equity Grant (Executive Director Danny Peeters) For For For
10 Equity Grant (Deputy CEO Anthony Rozic) For For For
11 Non-Voting Agenda Item
12 Board Spill Against Against Against
GPT Group Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 05/06/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4252X155
Annual Meeting Agenda (05/13/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Gene T. Tilbrook For For For
3 Elect Mark J. Menhinnitt For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Non-Voting Meeting Note
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Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/20/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4525E117
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/27/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For Against Against
Vote Note:High fixed remuneration; Single metric LTI
3 Re-elect Kay L. Page For Against Against
Vote Note:Board is not sufficiently independent; Related party transactions
4 Re-elect David M. Ackery For Against Against
Vote Note:Board is not sufficiently independent
5 Re-elect Kenneth W. Gunderson-Briggs For Against Against
Vote Note:Affiliate/Insider on audit committee; Affiliate/Insider on compensation committee; Board is not sufficiently independent; Affiliate/Insider on nominating/governance committee
6 Re-elect Maurice John Craven For For For
7 Elect Stephen Mayne (non-board endorsed) Against Against Against
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 Board Spill Against Against Against
10 Non-Voting Meeting Note
Iluka Resources Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 04/02/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4875J104
Annual Meeting Agenda (04/09/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Susie Corlett For For For
3 Elect Lynne Saint For For For
4 Re-elect Marcelo Bastos For For For
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5 Remuneration Report For For
Vote Note:Non-traditional combined incentive structure
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Board Spill (Conditional) Against Against Against
Incitec Pivot Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q4887E101
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/20/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Elect Xiaoling Liu For For For
3 Elect Gregory Robinson For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Jeanne Johns) For For For
Insurance Australia Group Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q49361100
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Peter Harmer) For For For
4 Elect George Savvides For For For
5 Re-elect Helen Nugent For For For
6 Re-elect Thomas Pockett For For For
7 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
8 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
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9 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Investments in Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
Lendlease Group Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q55368114
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/20/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Non-Voting Meeting Note
3 Re-elect David P. Craig For For For
4 Re-elect Nicola M. Wakefield Evans For For For
5 Remuneration Report For For For
6 Non-Voting Agenda Item
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Stephen McCann) For For For
Link Administration Holdings Limited
Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/08/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5S646100
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/15/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Michael Carapiet For For For
3 Re-elect Anne M. McDonald For For For
4 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD John McMurtrie) For For For
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Macquarie Group Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 07/18/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q57085286
Annual Meeting Agenda (07/25/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Michael J. Hawker For For For
3 Re-elect Michael J. Coleman For For For
4 Elect Philip M. Coffey For For For
5 Elect Jillian R. Broadbent For For For
6 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
7 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Shemara Wikramanayake) For For For
8 Approve Increase in NEDs' Fee Cap For For For
9 Approve Issue of Securities For For For
Magellan Financial Group LimitedVoted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/17/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5713S107
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/24/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Hamish Douglass For For For
4 Re-elect Hamish McLennan For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Equity Grant (Share Purchase Plan MD/CEO Brett Cairns)
For For For
7 Approve Related Party Benefits For For For
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Medibank Private Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/07/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q5921Q109
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/14/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect David Fagan For For For
3 Re-elect Linda B. Nicholls For For For
4 Remuneration Report For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Craig Drummond) For For For
Mineral Resources Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q60976109
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/20/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Kelvin E. Flynn For For For
4 Re-elect XI Xi For For For
5 Non-Voting Agenda Item
6 Board Spill Against Against Against
Mirvac Group. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/13/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q62377108
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/19/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
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2 Non-Voting Agenda Item
3 Re-elect John F. Mulcahy For For For
4 Re-elect James Millar For For For
5 Elect Jane Hewitt For For For
6 Elect Peter S. Nash For For For
7 Remuneration Report For For For
8 Non-Voting Agenda Item
9 ISSUE OF SECURITIES UNDER THE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE PLAN
For For For
10 ISSUE OF SECURITIES UNDER THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE EXEMPTION PLAN
For For For
11 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz) For For For
12 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
National Australia Bank Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q65336119
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/18/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 REMUNERATION REPORT For For For
3 Non-Voting Agenda Item
4 Board Spill Resolution (Conditional) Against Against Against
5 Re-elect Philip W. Chronican For For For
6 Re-elect Douglas (Doug) A. McKay For For For
7 Elect Kathryn J. Fagg For For For
8 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Under CPS II Terms)
For For For
9 Authority to Reduce Convertible Preference Share Capital (Outside CPS II Terms)
For For For
10 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposals
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increase in shareholder rights.
11 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reducing Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor increased environmental reporting/responsibility.
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12 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Suspension of Industry Association Memberships
Against For For
Vote Note:Favor review/limit political spending.
Newcrest Mining Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/06/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6651B114
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/12/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Peter A.F. Hay For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
3 Re-elect Vickki McFadden For For For
4 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Sandeep Biswas) For For For
5 Equity Grant (Finance Director/CFO Gerard Bond) For For For
6 Remuneration Report For For For
NIB Holdings Limited Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 10/23/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q67889107
Annual Meeting Agenda (10/30/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Re-elect Steven Crane For For For
4 Re-elect Donal P. O'Dwyer For For For
5 Equity Grant (MD/CEO Mark Fitzgibbon) For For For
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Northern Star Resources Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 11/07/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6951U101
Annual Meeting Agenda (11/14/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Remuneration Report For For For
3 Approve Share Plan For For For
4 Equity Grant (Chair) Bill Beament For Against Against
Vote Note:Grants are excessive
5 Approve Termination Benefits For For For
6 Approve NED Share Plan For For
7 Equity Grant (All NEDs) For For
8 Elect Mary Hackett For For For
9 Elect Nicholas (Nick) L. Cernotta For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
10 Re-elect William (Bill) J. Beament For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
11 Re-elect John D. Fitzgerald For Against Against
Vote Note:There is insufficient female representation on the board of directors.
Northern Star Resources Ltd Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 01/15/2020 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q6951U101
Ordinary Meeting Agenda (01/22/2020) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Ratify Placement of Securities For For For
3 Approve Issue of Securities (Executive chair Bill Beament)
For For For
4 Approve Issue of Securities (NED Mary Hackett) For For For
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5 Approve Issue of Securities (Former NED Christopher Rowe)
For For For
6 Approve Financial Assistance (Kalgoorlie Lake View Pty Ltd)
For For For
Orica Ltd. Voted Ballot Status Confirmed Decision Status Approved
Vote Deadline Date 12/11/2019 Share Blocking NoCountry Of Trade AU
Ballot Sec ID CINS-Q7160T109
Annual Meeting Agenda (12/17/2019) Mgmt VanEck ESG VoteRec Policy Cast
1 Non-Voting Meeting Note
2 Re-elect Max