UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-05379
Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1414 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Charles M. Royce, President
Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
1414 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-486-1445
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 07/01/2003 - 06/30/2004
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
The information contained herein discloses the following information for each
matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting
held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the
registrant was entitled to vote:
(a) The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b) The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c) The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP")
number for the portfolio security;
(d) The shareholder meeting date;
(e) A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f) Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g) Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h) How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain;
for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i) Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management.
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, INC.
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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION Agenda: 932106481
CUSIP: 017175100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: Y Meeting Date: 4/23/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JAMES F. WILL Mgmt For For
THOMAS S. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
ALLAN P. KIRBY, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR ALLEGHANY
CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR 2004.
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ANAREN, INC. Agenda: 932047346
CUSIP: 032744104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ANEN Meeting Date: 11/6/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JAMES G. GOULD Mgmt For For
CARL W. GERST, JR. Mgmt For For
DALE F. ECK Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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BIG LOTS, INC. Agenda: 932131509
CUSIP: 089302103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BLI Meeting Date: 5/18/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 MICHAEL J. POTTER Mgmt For For
ALBERT J. BELL Mgmt For For
DAVID T. KOLLAT Mgmt For For
BRENDA J. LAUDERBACK Mgmt For For
SHELDON M. BERMAN Mgmt For For
NED MANSOUR Mgmt For For
RUSSELL SOLT Mgmt For For
DENNIS B. TISHKOFF Mgmt For For
PHILIP E. MALLOTT Mgmt For For
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TOM BROWN, INC. Agenda: 932130305
CUSIP: 115660201 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TBI Meeting Date: 5/6/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JOHN C. LINEHAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT H. WHILDEN, JR. Mgmt For For
JAMES B. WALLACE Mgmt For For
WAYNE W. MURDY Mgmt For For
JAMES D. LIGHTNER Mgmt For For
HENRY GROPPE Mgmt For For
DAVID M. CARMICHAEL Mgmt For For
EDWARD W. LEBARON, JR. Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE Mgmt For For
FOURTH OF THE COMPANY S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, $.10 PAR
VALUE PER SHARE.
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CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY Agenda: 932143491
CUSIP: 131193104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ELY Meeting Date: 5/25/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 RONALD S. BEARD Mgmt For For
YOTARO KOBAYASHI Mgmt For For
RICHARD L. ROSENFIELD Mgmt For For
ANTHONY S. THORNLEY Mgmt For For
JOHN C. CUSHMAN, III Mgmt For For
WILLIAM C. BAKER Mgmt For For
SAMUEL H. ARMACOST Mgmt For For
RONALD A. DRAPEAU Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY Mgmt For For
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND Mgmt For For
RESTATEMENT OF THE CALLAWAY GOLF
COMPANY EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
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CEVA, INC. Agenda: 932126089
CUSIP: 157210105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CEVA Meeting Date: 5/5/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 ZVI LIMON Mgmt For For
SVEN-CHRISTER NILSSON Mgmt For For
BRIAN LONG Mgmt For For
ELIYAHU AYALON Mgmt For For
LOUIS SILVER Mgmt For For
CHESTER J. SILVESTRI Mgmt For For
DAN TOCATLY Mgmt For For
BRUCE A. MANN Mgmt For For
PETER MCMANAMON Mgmt For For
02 TO AMEND OUR 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt Against Against
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
OUR COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THAT PLAN FROM 1,800,000 TO
3,300,000 AND TO ADD A PER PARTICIPANT
LIMIT PER YEAR OF UP TO THE NUMBER OF
SHARES REMAINING AVAILABLE FRO
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AS THE
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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CHARMING SHOPPES, INC. Agenda: 932179066
CUSIP: 161133103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CHRS Meeting Date: 6/24/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 PAMELA S. LEWIS Mgmt For For
KATHERINE M. HUDSON Mgmt For For
JOSEPH L. CASTLE, II Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2004 STOCK Mgmt For For
AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
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COVANCE INC. Agenda: 932110707
CUSIP: 222816100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: CVD Meeting Date: 4/29/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 ROBERT M. BAYLIS Mgmt For For
01 IRWIN LERNER Mgmt For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ANNUAL Shr For Against
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
03 TO ACT UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY Mgmt For For
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
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DYCOM INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda: 932060976
CUSIP: 267475101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: DY Meeting Date: 11/25/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 STEVEN E. NIELSEN Mgmt For For
STEPHEN C. COLEY Mgmt For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S 2003 Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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EFUNDS CORPORATION Agenda: 932136749
CUSIP: 28224R101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: EFD Meeting Date: 5/20/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 RICHARD J. ALMEIDA Mgmt For For
SHEILA A. PENROSE Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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ENSIGN RESOURCE SERVICE GROUP INC. Agenda: 932155282
CUSIP: 29357T104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ERSGF Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 SETTING THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE Mgmt For For
CORPORATION AT NINE (9) AND THE
ELECTION OF THE DIRECTORS NOMINATED IN
THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS FOR THE
CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL
YEAR AND THE AUTHORIZATION IN FAVOUR
OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
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EXAR CORPORATION Agenda: 932031800
CUSIP: 300645108 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: EXAR Meeting Date: 9/4/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 FRANK P. CARRUBBA Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S 1996 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO
INCREASE THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER SUCH PLAN BY 500,000
SHARES.
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FLORIDA ROCK INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda: 932083936
CUSIP: 341140101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FRK Meeting Date: 2/4/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 LUKE E. FICHTHORN III* Mgmt For For
WILLIAM H. WALTON III** Mgmt For For
TILLIE K. FOWLER* Mgmt For For
THOMPSON S. BAKER II* Mgmt For For
FRANCIS X. KNOTT* Mgmt For For
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GLAMIS GOLD LTD. Agenda: 932121320
CUSIP: 376775102 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: GLG Meeting Date: 5/6/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 THE RESOLUTION FIXING THE SIZE OF THE Mgmt For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT 6.
02 KENNETH F. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
P. RANDY REIFEL Mgmt For For
C. KEVIN MCARTHUR Mgmt For For
JEAN DEPATIE Mgmt For For
A. IAN S. DAVIDSON Mgmt For For
A. DAN ROVIG Mgmt For For
03 THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, Mgmt For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF
THE COMPANY AT A REMUNERATION TO BE
FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 THE RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER Mgmt For For
OF COMMON SHARES ALLOCATED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE INCENTIVE SHARE
PURCHASE OPTION PLAN BY 3,500,000.
05 THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN EQUITY Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN THE
INFORMATION CIRCULAR FOR THE MEETING
AND THE ALLOCATION OF 1,000,000 COMMON
SHARES FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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GOLDCORP INC. Agenda: 932180627
CUSIP: 380956409 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GG Meeting Date: 6/16/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 M.L. STEIN Mgmt For For
D.R. BEATTY Mgmt For For
R.M. GOLDSACK Mgmt For For
S.R. HORNE Mgmt For For
J.P. HUTCH Mgmt For For
B.W. JONES Mgmt For For
DR. D.R.M. QUICK Mgmt For For
R.R. MCEWEN Mgmt For For
02 RE-APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF THE
CORPORATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION
OF THE AUDITOR.
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HECLA MINING COMPANY Agenda: 932101621
CUSIP: 422704106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: HL Meeting Date: 5/7/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JORGE E. ORDONEZ C. Mgmt For For
CHARLES L. MCALPINE Mgmt For For
TED CRUMLEY Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF Mgmt For For
THE CORPORATION S 1995 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE
ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN FROM 6,000,000
TO 11,000,000.
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INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. Agenda: 932179496
CUSIP: 457652105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: IO Meeting Date: 6/22/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 BRUCE S. APPELBAUM Mgmt For For
FRANKLIN MYERS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE Mgmt For For
INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. 2004 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS I/O S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004.
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LEXICON GENETICS INCORPORATED Agenda: 932159305
CUSIP: 528872104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: LEXG Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 ALAN S. NIES, MD Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. LEFKOWITZ, MD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY S EXISTING 2000 EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN SO THAT GRANTS UNDER
THE PLAN WILL REMAIN EXEMPT FROM A CAP
ON DEDUCTIBLE COMPENSATION IMPOSED BY
SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE.
03 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE Mgmt For For
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2004.
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LIGHTSPAN, INC. Agenda: 932032802
CUSIP: 53226T103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: LSPN Meeting Date: 8/21/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 TO APPROVE A SERIES OF ALTERNATIVE Mgmt For For
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO EFFECT
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE
COMMON STOCK WHEREBY EACH OUTSTANDING
7, 9 OR
02 BARRY J. SCHIFFMAN Mgmt For For
LOIS HARRISON-JONES Mgmt For For
ELIZABETH R. COPPINGER Mgmt For For
03 TO RATIFY SELECTION BY THE AUDIT Mgmt For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR ITS FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2004.
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LIGHTSPAN, INC. Agenda: 932057335
CUSIP: 53226T202 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: LSPN Meeting Date: 11/17/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Mgmt For For
MERGER, (THE MERGER AGREEMENT),
DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2003, AMONG
PLATO LEARNING, INC. (PLATO), LSPN
MERGER CORP., A WHOLLY-OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF PLATO (MERGER SUB),
AND THE COMPANY, AND TO APPROVE THE
MERGER BETW
02 TO GRANT MANAGEMENT, IN THEIR Mgmt For For
DISCRETION, AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT ANY
OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME
BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. Agenda: 932124364
CUSIP: 533900106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: LECO Meeting Date: 4/29/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 RANKO CUCUZ Mgmt For For
KATHRYN JO LINCOLN Mgmt For For
ANTHONY A. MASSARO Mgmt For For
GEORGE H. WALLS, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda: 932086071
CUSIP: 577128101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MATW Meeting Date: 2/19/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DAVID J. DECARLO** Mgmt For For
01 GLENN R. MAHONE* Mgmt For For
JOHN P. O'LEARY, JR.** Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. KAVANAUGH** Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO AUDIT THE
RECORDS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
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MERIDIAN GOLD INC. Agenda: 932144215
CUSIP: 589975101 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: MDG Meeting Date: 5/11/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES PROPOSED Mgmt For For
BY MANAGEMENT AS DIRECTORS OF THE
CORPORATION.
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 THE CONFIRMATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF Mgmt For For
BY-LAW NO. 1 OF THE CORPORATION.
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NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC. Agenda: 932149164
CUSIP: 67018T105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: NUS Meeting Date: 5/17/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JOSE FERREIRA, JR. Mgmt For For
ANDREW D. LIPMAN Mgmt For For
DANIEL W. CAMPBELL Mgmt For For
PAULA F. HAWKINS Mgmt For For
E.J. 'JAKE' GARN Mgmt For For
M. TRUMAN HUNT Mgmt For For
BLAKE M. RONEY Mgmt For For
SANDRA N. TILLOTSON Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2004.
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OCULAR SCIENCES, INC. Agenda: 932156183
CUSIP: 675744106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: OCLR Meeting Date: 5/21/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 HOWARD P. LISZT Mgmt For For
JOHN D. FRUTH Mgmt For For
MARY JO POTTER Mgmt For For
TERRANCE H. GREGG Mgmt For For
TERENCE M. FRUTH Mgmt For For
STEPHEN J. FANNING Mgmt For For
EDGAR J. CUMMINS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM R. GRANT Mgmt For For
02 AMEND THE COMPANY S 1997 EQUITY Mgmt Abstain Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
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PERRIGO COMPANY Agenda: 932046558
CUSIP: 714290103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PRGO Meeting Date: 10/28/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DAVID T. GIBBONS Mgmt For For
JUDITH A. HEMBERGER Mgmt For For
GARY M. COHEN Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S 2003 LONG- Mgmt For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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PLATO LEARNING, INC. Agenda: 932091426
CUSIP: 72764Y100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TUTR Meeting Date: 3/4/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 RUTH L. GREENSTEIN Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2004.
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PROASSURANCE CORPORATION Agenda: 932150787
CUSIP: 74267C106 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PRA Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 PAUL R. BUTRUS Mgmt For For
VICTOR T. ADAMO Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROASSURANCE Mgmt For For
CORPORATION 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. Agenda: 932044922
CUSIP: 763165107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: RELL Meeting Date: 10/15/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 SAMUEL RUBINOVITZ Mgmt For For
BRUCE W. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
AD KETELAARS Mgmt For For
DARIO SACOMANI Mgmt For For
ARNOLD R. ALLEN Mgmt For For
JACQUES BOUYER Mgmt For For
SCOTT HODES Mgmt For For
HAROLD L. PURKEY Mgmt For For
JOHN PETERSON Mgmt For For
EDWARD J. RICHARDSON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO Mgmt Abstain Against
THE RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
EMPLOYEES 1999 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES SUBJECT
TO THE PLAN BY 100,000.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF Mgmt For For
THE ENGAGEMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS,
LTD. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY
31, 2004.
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RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC. Agenda: 932110454
CUSIP: 767744105 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: RBA Meeting Date: 4/16/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 PETER JAMES BLAKE Mgmt For For
01 CLIFFORD RUSSELL CMOLIK Mgmt For For
ERIC PATEL Mgmt For For
CHARLES EDWARD CROFT Mgmt For For
DAVID EDWARD RITCHIE Mgmt For For
GEORGE EDWARD MOUL Mgmt For For
02 TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR FOR THE
COMPANY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS
TO FIX THE AUDITOR S REMUNERATION.
03 TO PASS THE RESOLUTION, THE FULL TEXT Mgmt For For
OF WHICH IS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A TO
THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR, AS A SPECIAL
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ARTICLES OF AMALGAMATION OF THE
COMPANY TO SUBDIVIDE THE COMPANY S
ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHA
04 TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE ADOPTION OF Mgmt Against Against
THE EXECUTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN BY THE COMPANY.
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SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Agenda: 932103904
CUSIP: 829073105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SSD Meeting Date: 4/7/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 PETER N. LOURAS, JR. Mgmt For For
STEPHEN B. LAMSON Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
FROM 40,000,000 TO 80,000,000.
03 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.
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SYNTEL, INC. Agenda: 932163974
CUSIP: 87162H103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: SYNT Meeting Date: 6/3/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 VASANT RAVAL Mgmt For For
GEORGE R. MRKONIC Mgmt For For
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TESCO CORPORATION Agenda: 932145697
CUSIP: 88157K101 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TESOF Meeting Date: 5/6/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 THE ELECTION AS DIRECTORS THE NOMINEES Mgmt For For
REFERRED TO IN THE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND PROXY
STATEMENT DATED APRIL 2, 2004 (THE
INFORMATION CIRCULAR), TO HOLD OFFICE
UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OR UNTIL THEIR
SUCCES
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE
CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS OF
THE CORPORATION TO FIX THE
REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE
AUDITORS.
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TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS, INC. Agenda: 932091414
CUSIP: 893416107 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: TSAI Meeting Date: 3/9/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 FRANK R. SANCHEZ Mgmt For For
JIM D. KEVER Mgmt For For
ROGER K. ALEXANDER Mgmt For For
GREGORY D. DERKACHT Mgmt For For
JOHN D. CURTIS Mgmt For For
JOHN E. STOKELY Mgmt For For
HARLAN F. SEYMOUR Mgmt For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2002 Mgmt For For
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION
PLAN.
03 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 1999 Mgmt For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF
THE COMPANY.
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TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD. Agenda: 932152262
CUSIP: 895945103 Meeting Type: Special
Ticker: TOLWF Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 A RESOLUTION FIXING THE NUMBER OF Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED AT THE MEETING
AT 6.
02 THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, AS Mgmt For For
DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR
- PROXY STATEMENT OF THE COMPANY DATED
APRIL 8, 2004 (THE INFORMATION
CIRCULAR).
03 THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS TO FIX
THEIR REMUNERATION AS SUCH.
04 THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION REFERRED TO Mgmt For For
RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NUMBER 1.
05 THE STOCK OPTION RESOLUTION DESCRIBED Mgmt For For
IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
06 THE STOCK OPTION ROLLING PLAN Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION DESCRIBED IN THE
INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
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VIASAT, INC. Agenda: 932034262
CUSIP: 92552V100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: VSAT Meeting Date: 9/11/2003 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 ROBERT W. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
WILLIAM A. OWENS Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDED AND Mgmt For For
RESTATED 1996 EQUITY PARTICIPATION
PLAN OF VIASAT, INC.
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VIVUS, INC. Agenda: 932156638
CUSIP: 928551100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: VVUS Meeting Date: 6/14/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 VIRGIL A. PLACE, M.D. Mgmt For For
LELAND F. WILSON Mgmt For For
MARK B. LOGAN Mgmt For For
01 MARIO M. ROSATI Mgmt For For
L M DAIRIKI SHORTLIFFE Mgmt For For
GRAHAM STRACHAN Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
OF VIVUS INC. FOR FISCAL 2004.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS, IN Mgmt For For
THEIR DISCRETION, AS MAY PROPERLY COME
BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF.
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WEST CORPORATION Agenda: 932141687
CUSIP: 952355105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WSTC Meeting Date: 5/13/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 MARY E. WEST Mgmt For For
GEORGE H. KRAUSS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
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WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Agenda: 932073466
CUSIP: 974637100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WGO Meeting Date: 1/13/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 JOSEPH W. ENGLAND Mgmt For For
IRVIN E. AAL Mgmt For For
02 APPROVAL OF WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mgmt For For
2004 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY Agenda: 932074040
CUSIP: 980745103 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: WGOV Meeting Date: 1/28/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 MICHAEL H. JOYCE Mgmt For For
JAMES R. RULSEH Mgmt For For
JOHN D. COHN Mgmt For For
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YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. Agenda: 932164344
CUSIP: 984757104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: YCC Meeting Date: 6/16/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 MICHAEL F. HINES Mgmt For For
RONALD L. SARGENT Mgmt For For
DALE F. FREY Mgmt For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Mgmt For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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ZENITH NATIONAL INSURANCE CORP. Agenda: 932134276
CUSIP: 989390109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ZNT Meeting Date: 5/26/2004 ISIN:
For/Against
Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 STANLEY R. ZAX Mgmt For For
MAX M. KAMPELMAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT J. MILLER Mgmt For For
LEON E. PANETTA Mgmt For For
CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS Mgmt For For
ALAN I. ROTHENBERG Mgmt For For
WILLIAM S. SESSIONS Mgmt For For
GERALD TSAI, JR. Mgmt For For
MICHAEL WM. ZAVIS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2004 RESTRICTED Mgmt For For
STOCK PLAN.
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) Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
By (Signature) /S/ Charles M. Royce
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Name Charles M. Royce
Title President
Date 8-30-2004