Sentences with phrase «voting against the proposal as»

This would allow the Commons to characterise any Lords voting against the proposal as breaching the Salisbury Convention (whereby the Lords does not oppose later reading of bills passed by the Commons if the proposals were included in the manifesto).

ISS issued its unbiased well - researched report publicly recommending a vote against this proposal as well, citing the violation of the VaxGen articles of incorporation that limited any new option pool to a lower percentage in any year.

Not exact matches

In Buffett's annual letter in 2015, he gloated that 98 % of shares voted were against the proposal, a result he interpreted as, ««Don't send us a dividend but instead reinvest all of the earnings,»» adding, «To have our fellow owners — large and small — be so in sync with our managerial philosophy is both remarkable and rewarding.»

He noted that although Apple has characterized it as a pro-shareholder measure, not everyone agrees with that assessment, citing a report from one independent proxy service called Egan - Jones that recommended shareholders vote against the proposal.

Unless you indicate otherwise, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your Shares: FOR the election of each of the nominees for director named in this proxy statement; FOR the ratification of E&Y as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2014; FOR the non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the company's NEOs; FOR the approval of the Management Incentive Plan, as amended; and AGAINST each of the shareholder proposals appearing in this proxy statement.

The Board recommends a vote against each of the following shareholder proposals based on broader policy reasons as set forth in Walmart's statements in opposition following each shareholder proposal.

Shares that are properly voted by the Internet or telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposal.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet, mobile device, or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» each of the shareholder proposals.

Our Board of Directors recommends you vote (i) «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board; (ii) «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors; and (iii) «AGAINST» each of the three shareholder proposals.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposals.

«Most defence committee members probably intend to vote for such airstrikes, but I shall vote against airstrikes, in the absence of credible ground forces, as ineffective and potentially dangerous, just as I voted against the proposal to bomb Assad in 2013.»

Though this is fairly small compared to larger affiliates such as the «big four» unions, today's decision represents the biggest vote declared so far against the proposals.

Community Education Council 9 voted against the proposal to shutter J.H.S. 145, representatives said, and elected officials such as Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. wrote a letter urging the DOE to keep the school open.

The Orange County Legislature has voted against a proposal for the retention of the Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center as a county owned and operated facility for the next two years.

«In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.»

He is even taking small, principled stands, voting against bills that strike him as unwise — including a proposal to allow dogs within the outdoor dining areas of restaurants.

At the time, State Senator Gayle Slossberg, the only Democrat to vote against Malloy's plan, was quoted as saying, «I just think that the proposal in front of us undermines the independence and the integrity of the [State Election Enforcement Commission and the other] watchdog agencies,»

He urged senators to vote against confirming Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, criticized the sharp education cuts in the administration's budget proposal, and encouraged the president and Congress to continue protections for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which offered immigrants brought to the country as children without documents temporary legal status so they could attend school or work.

As they did at a special board meeting last week, trustees Prado, Longoria and Guerra voted against the proposal Wednesday night.

Aleph Investments generally will vote against proposals to move the company to another state less favorable to shareholders interests, or to restructure classes of stock in such a way as to benefit one class of shareholders at the expense of another, such as dual classes (A and B shares) of stock.

Let us say that again: failing to vote has the same effect as voting against BVF's proposals.

This means that BVF's enemy is likely not stockholders voting against BVF's proposal, but stockholders not voting at all, because failing to vote has the same effect as voting against BVF.

More importantly, they will be voting against Mr. Brewer as a director on the board in next year's proxy, and indicated they may submit «other possible related proposals to present to the stockholders.»

As was widely expected, the three Republican members — Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioners Michael O'Rielly and Brendan Carr — voted in favor of the proposal while Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel, both Democrats, voted against it.