UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-04656
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Ellsworth Fund Ltd.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 65 Madison Avenue
Suite 550
Morristown, NJ 07960
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Gary I. Levine
Executive Vice President
65 Madison Avenue
Suite 550
Morristown, NJ 07960
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9736311177
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 09/30
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2013 - 06/30/2014
Ellsworth Fund Ltd.
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ABBVIE INC. Agenda Number: 933942725
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Security: 00287Y109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2014
Ticker: ABBV
ISIN: US00287Y1091
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
ROBERT J. ALPERN Mgmt For For
EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
FREDERICK H. WADDELL Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
ABBVIE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
3. SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Mgmt For For
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 933930807
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Apr-2014
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT T. FORD Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL B. Mgmt For For
MCCALLISTER
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETH E. MOONEY Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW K. ROSE Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA B. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVE SEVERANCE POLICY. Mgmt For For
5. POLITICAL REPORT. Shr Abstain Against
6. LOBBYING REPORT. Shr Abstain Against
7. WRITTEN CONSENT. Shr Abstain Against
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BLACKROCK KELSO CAPITAL CORP. Agenda Number: 933950380
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Security: 092533108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2014
Ticker: BKCC
ISIN: US0925331086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
JOHN R. BARON Mgmt For For
JERROLD B. HARRIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL B. LAZAR Mgmt For For
2. TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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BLACKROCK KELSO CAPITAL CORP. Agenda Number: 933953425
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Security: 092533108
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 09-May-2014
Ticker: BKCC
ISIN: US0925331086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 TO AUTHORIZE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE COMPANY, Mgmt Abstain Against
WITH APPROVAL OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO
SELL OR OTHERWISE ISSUE SHARES OF ITS
COMMON STOCK (DURING THE NEXT 12 MONTHS) AT
A PRICE BELOW THE COMPANY'S THEN CURRENT
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE IN ONE OR MORE
OFFERINGS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS
SET FORTH IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY Agenda Number: 933943462
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Security: 110122108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 06-May-2014
Ticker: BMY
ISIN: US1101221083
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. ANDREOTTI Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J. LACY Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. LYNCH, JR., M.D. Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.C. PALIWAL Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.L. STORCH Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.D. WEST, JR. Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4. SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shr For
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. Agenda Number: 933937318
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Security: 171340102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2014
Ticker: CHD
ISIN: US1713401024
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. CRAIGIE Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. LEBLANC Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET S. VERGIS Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF Mgmt For For
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
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CITIGROUP INC. Agenda Number: 933933637
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Security: 172967424
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2014
Ticker: C
ISIN: US1729674242
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. CORBAT Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DUNCAN P. HENNES Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANZ B. HUMER Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EUGENE M. MCQUADE Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY M. REINER Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANTOMERO Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOAN E. SPERO Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANA L. TAYLOR Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, Mgmt For For
JR.
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TURLEY Mgmt For For
1N. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO PONCE Mgmt For For
DE LEON
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS CITI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF CITI'S 2013 EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CITIGROUP 2014 STOCK Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Shr Abstain Against
EXECUTIVES RETAIN A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF
THEIR STOCK UNTIL REACHING NORMAL
RETIREMENT AGE.
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Abstain Against
LOBBYING AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING
CONTRIBUTIONS.
7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE Shr Abstain Against
BOARD INSTITUTE A POLICY TO MAKE IT MORE
PRACTICAL TO DENY INDEMNIFICATION FOR
DIRECTORS.
8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING PROXY Shr Abstain Against
ACCESS FOR SHAREHOLDERS.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS Agenda Number: 933946305
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Security: 20825C104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-May-2014
Ticker: COP
ISIN: US20825C1045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. BUNCH Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, Mgmt For For
JR.
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JODY L. FREEMAN Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAY HUEY EVANS Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RYAN M. LANCE Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Mgmt For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVAL OF 2014 OMNIBUS STOCK AND Mgmt For For
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN OF
CONOCOPHILLIPS.
5. REPORT ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. Shr Abstain Against
6. GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS. Shr Abstain Against
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY Agenda Number: 933931227
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Security: 532457108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2014
Ticker: LLY
ISIN: US5324571083
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. N. HORN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. G. KAELIN Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. C. LECHLEITER Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. S. RUNGE Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE Mgmt For For
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2014.
3. APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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EMC CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933944159
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Security: 268648102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 30-Apr-2014
Ticker: EMC
ISIN: US2686481027
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. BROWN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDOLPH L. COWEN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL DEEGAN Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. DISTASIO Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. EGAN Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. GREEN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND F. KELLY Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMI MISCIK Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL SAGAN Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID N. STROHM Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. TUCCI Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
EMC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF OUR EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY
STATEMENT.
4. TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shr Abstain Against
TO AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN, AS
DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT.
5. TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shr Abstain Against
TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN
EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY Agenda Number: 933946026
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Security: 345370860
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2014
Ticker: F
ISIN: US3453708600
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN G. BUTLER Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIMBERLY A. CASIANO Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY F. EARLEY, Mgmt For For
JR.
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDSEL B. FORD II Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CLAY FORD, Mgmt For For
JR.
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GEPHARDT Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. HACKETT Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. HELMAN IV Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. LECHLEITER Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN R. MARRAM Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN MULALLY Mgmt For For
1N. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOMER A. NEAL Mgmt For For
1O. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. SHAHEEN Mgmt For For
1P. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3. SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVES.
4. APPROVAL OF THE 2014 STOCK PLAN FOR Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
5. RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF A Shr Abstain Against
RECAPITALIZATION PLAN TO PROVIDE THAT ALL
OF THE COMPANY'S OUTSTANDING STOCK HAVE ONE
VOTE PER SHARE.
6. RELATING TO ALLOWING HOLDERS OF 10% OF Shr Against For
OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Agenda Number: 933932534
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Security: 369604103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-Apr-2014
Ticker: GE
ISIN: US3696041033
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. GEOFFREY BEATTIE Mgmt For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. BRENNAN Mgmt For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO D'SOUZA Mgmt For For
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIJN E. DEKKERS Mgmt For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Mgmt For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN J. HOCKFIELD Mgmt For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Mgmt For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Mgmt For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Mgmt For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. ROHR Mgmt For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY L. SCHAPIRO Mgmt For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Mgmt For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TISCH Mgmt For For
A17 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Mgmt For For
B1 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVES' Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
B2 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITOR FOR 2014
C1 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr Abstain Against
C2 SENIOR EXECUTIVES HOLD OPTION SHARES FOR Shr Abstain Against
LIFE
C3 MULTIPLE CANDIDATE ELECTIONS Shr Abstain Against
C4 RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shr Abstain Against
C5 CESSATION OF ALL STOCK OPTIONS AND BONUSES Shr Against For
C6 SELL THE COMPANY Shr Against For
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HALCON RESOURCES CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933995663
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Security: 40537Q209
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2014
Ticker: HK
ISIN: US40537Q2093
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
JAMES W. CHRISTMAS Mgmt For For
THOMAS R. FULLER Mgmt For For
DAVID B. MILLER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL A. VLASIC Mgmt For For
2. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE FOUR OF Mgmt For For
OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE OUR AUTHORIZED
COMMON STOCK BY 670,000,000 SHARES TO A
TOTAL OF 1,340,000,000 SHARES.
3. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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INTEL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933962854
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Security: 458140100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2014
Ticker: INTC
ISIN: US4581401001
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDY D. BRYANT Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN M. KRZANICH Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
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KINDER MORGAN, INC. Agenda Number: 933968793
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Security: 49456B101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2014
Ticker: KMI
ISIN: US49456B1017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
RICHARD D. KINDER Mgmt For For
STEVEN J. KEAN Mgmt For For
ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Mgmt For For
DEBORAH A. MACDONALD Mgmt For For
MICHAEL J. MILLER Mgmt For For
MICHAEL C. MORGAN Mgmt For For
FAYEZ SAROFIM Mgmt For For
C. PARK SHAPER Mgmt For For
JOEL V. STAFF Mgmt For For
JOHN M. STOKES Mgmt For For
ROBERT F. VAGT Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2014.
3. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REPORT Shr Abstain Against
ON OUR COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO CLIMATE
CHANGE.
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REPORT Shr Abstain Against
ON METHANE EMISSIONS AND PIPELINE
MAINTENANCE.
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ANNUAL Shr Abstain Against
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
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MERCK & CO., INC. Agenda Number: 933975180
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Security: 58933Y105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-May-2014
Ticker: MRK
ISIN: US58933Y1055
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. FRAZIER Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON Mgmt For For
JR.
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014.
4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shr Against For
SHAREHOLDERS' RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN
CONSENT.
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL Shr Against For
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS.
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METLIFE, INC. Agenda Number: 933951471
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Security: 59156R108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Apr-2014
Ticker: MET
ISIN: US59156R1086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHERYL W. GRISE Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. KANDARIAN Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. KEANE Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED F. KELLY, JR. Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. KENNARD Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHERINE R. KINNEY Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENISE M. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENTON J. SICCHITANO Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LULU C. WANG Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
2014.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
4. APPROVAL OF THE METLIFE, INC. 2015 STOCK Mgmt For For
AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
5. APPROVAL OF THE METLIFE, INC. 2015 Mgmt For For
NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR STOCK COMPENSATION
PLAN.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933883185
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Security: 594918104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-Nov-2013
Ticker: MSFT
ISIN: US5949181045
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Mgmt For For
2. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Mgmt For For
3. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III Mgmt For For
4. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA M. KLAWE Mgmt For For
5. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. LUCZO Mgmt For For
6. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Mgmt For For
7. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Mgmt For For
8. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE Mgmt For For
9. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
10. APPROVE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Mgmt For For
CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER
INCENTIVE PLAN
11. ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
12. RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014
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PFIZER INC. Agenda Number: 933933738
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Security: 717081103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2014
Ticker: PFE
ISIN: US7170811035
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN H. HOBBS Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC TESSIER-LAVIGNE Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2014
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
4. APPROVAL OF PFIZER INC. 2014 STOCK PLAN Mgmt For For
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING APPROVAL OF Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING LOBBYING Shr Abstain Against
ACTIVITIES
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ACTION BY Shr Against For
WRITTEN CONSENT
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Agenda Number: 933918736
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Security: 254687106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 18-Mar-2014
Ticker: DIS
ISIN: US2546871060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK DORSEY Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHERYL K. SANDBERG Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Mgmt For For
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2014.
3. TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
5. TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Abstain Against
RELATING TO PROXY ACCESS.
6. TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shr Abstain Against
RELATING TO ACCELERATION OF EQUITY AWARDS.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 933908735
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 28-Jan-2014
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO APPROXIMATELY Mgmt For For
1.28 BILLION SHARES OF VERIZON COMMON STOCK
TO VODAFONE ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS IN
CONNECTION WITH VERIZON'S ACQUISITION OF
VODAFONE'S INDIRECT 45% INTEREST IN VERIZON
WIRELESS
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 4(A) OF Mgmt For For
VERIZON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE VERIZON'S
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BY 2
BILLION SHARES TO AN AGGREGATE OF 6.25
BILLION AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
3. APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Mgmt For For
MEETING TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL VOTES AND
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT
THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE ABOVE PROPOSALS
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 933936607
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2014
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELLYE L. ARCHAMBEAU Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELANIE L. HEALEY Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN A. TESIJA Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. WASSON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
4. PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT PROXY ACCESS Mgmt For For
5. NETWORK NEUTRALITY Shr Abstain Against
6. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Shr Abstain Against
7. SEVERANCE APPROVAL POLICY Shr Abstain Against
8. SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING Shr Abstain Against
9. SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shr Abstain Against
10. PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY Shr Abstain Against
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Ellsworth Fund Ltd.
By (Signature) /s/ Jane D. O'Keeffe
Name Jane D. O'Keeffe
Title President
Date 07/31/2014