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 811-21484
CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1111 East Warrenville Road
Naperville, Illinois 60563
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
James S. Hamman, Jr., Secretary
Calamos Asset Management, Inc.
1111 East Warrenville Road
Naperville, Illinois 60563-1493
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 245-7200
Date of fiscal year end: 10/31
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.
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 1 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 700484974
APN NEWS AND MEDIA LIMITED
Security: Q1076J107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 28-Apr-04
ISIN: AU000000APN4
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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Receive and approve the financial statements, Non-Voting No Action *
the Directors report and the independent audit
report for the YE 31 DEC 2003
Comments:
1. Re-elect Mr. Kevin J. Luscombe as a Director, Mgmt No Action *
who retires by rotation
Comments:
2. Re-elect Ms. Sallyanne Atkinson as a Director, Mgmt No Action *
who retires by rotation
Comments:
3. Re-elect Mr. Liam P. Healy as a Director, who Mgmt No Action *
retires by rotation
Comments:
4. Re-elect Mr. Albert E. Harris as a Director, who Mgmt No Action *
retires by rotation
Comments:
5. Re-elect Mr. Donal J. Buggy as a Director, who Mgmt No Action *
retires by rotation
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 2 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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6. Re-elect Mr. Pierce P.J. Cody as a Director of the Mgmt No Action *
Company, who retires by rotation in accordance
with the Company s Constitution and the Listing
Rules of Australian Stock Exchange Limited ASX
Comments:
7. Re-elect Mr. Peter M. Cosgrove as a Director of Mgmt No Action *
the Company, who retires by rotation in
accordance with the Company s Constitution and
the Listing Rules of Australian Stock Exchange
Limited ASX
Comments:
8. Re-elect Mr. John H. Maasland as a Director of Mgmt No Action *
the Company, who retires by rotation in
accordance with the Company s Constitution and
the Listing Rules of Australian Stock Exchange
Limited ASX
Comments:
9. Approve to increase the maximum yearly Mgmt No Action *
aggregate sum payable to Directors of the
Company from AUD 250,000 to AUD 750,000 under
Article 71(1) of the Company s Constitution
Comments:
10. Authorize the Directors of the Company, Mgmt No Action *
pursuant to the Company s Executive and Director
Option Plan EDOP to issue to Mr. Brendan M.A.
Hopkins, a Director and the Company s Chief
Executive, options to subscribe for up to
1,500,000 fully paid oridnary shares in the
capital of the Company and to issue fully paid
oridnary shares following the exercise of any
options in accordance with the EDOP
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 3 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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Transact any other business Non-Voting No Action *
Comments:
* Management position unknown
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 4 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932152666
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Security: 060505104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: BAC Meeting Date: 26-May-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DIRECTOR
Comments:
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III Mgmt For For
2 CHARLES W. COKER Mgmt For For
3 JOHN T. COLLINS Mgmt For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Mgmt For For
5 PAUL FULTON Mgmt For For
6 CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
7 DONALD E. GUINN Mgmt For For
8 JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Mgmt For For
9 KENNETH D. LEWIS Mgmt For For
10 WALTER E. MASSEY Mgmt For For
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 5 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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11 THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
12 C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
13 EUGENE M. MCQUADE Mgmt For For
14 PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Mgmt For For
15 EDWARD L. ROMERO Mgmt For For
16 THOMAS M. RYAN Mgmt For For
17 O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Mgmt For For
18 MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Mgmt For For
19 JACKIE M. WARD Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
Comments:
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANNUAL Shr Against For
MEETING DATE
Comments:
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOMINATION Shr Against For
OF DIRECTORS
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 6 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
Comments:
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MUTUAL FUND Shr Against For
TRADING POLICIES
Comments:
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PRIVACY AND Shr Against For
INFORMATION SECURITY
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 7 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932154420
FANNIE MAE
Security: 313586109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: FNM Meeting Date: 25-May-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DIRECTOR
Comments:
1 S.B. ASHLEY Mgmt For For
2 K.M. DUBERSTEIN Mgmt For For
3 T.P. GERRITY Mgmt For For
4 T. HOWARD Mgmt For For
5 A. KOROLOGOS Mgmt For For
6 F.V. MALEK Mgmt Withheld Against
7 D.B. MARRON Mgmt For For
8 D.H. MUDD Mgmt For For
9 A.M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
10 J.K. PICKETT Mgmt For For
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 8 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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11 L. RAHL Mgmt For For
12 F.D. RAINES Mgmt For For
13 H.P. SWYGERT Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
Comments:
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE Mgmt For For
FANNIE MAE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
Comments:
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REINSTATE Shr Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 9 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932143059
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
Security: 370442105 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: GM Meeting Date: 02-Jun-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DIRECTOR
Comments:
1 P.N. BARNEVIK Mgmt For For
2 J.H. BRYAN Mgmt For For
3 A.M. CODINA Mgmt For For
4 G.M.C. FISHER Mgmt For For
5 K. KATEN Mgmt For For
6 K. KRESA Mgmt For For
7 A.G. LAFLEY Mgmt For For
8 P.A. LASKAWY Mgmt For For
9 E.S. O'NEAL Mgmt For For
10 E. PFEIFFER Mgmt For For
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 10 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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11 G.R. WAGONER, JR. Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS
Comments:
03 ELIMINATE AWARDING, REPRICING, OR Shr Against For
RENEWING STOCK OPTIONS
Comments:
04 ELIMINATE OPTIONS, SARS, AND Shr Against For
SEVERANCE PAYMENTS
Comments:
05 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN Shr Against For
SEPARATE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Comments:
06 APPOINT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS TO Shr Against For
KEY BOARD COMMITTEES
Comments:
07 REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shr Against For
Comments:
08 APPROVE GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shr Against For
Comments:
09 REQUIRE SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND Shr Against For
DIRECTORS TO RETAIN STOCK OBTAINED BY EXERCISING
OPTIONS
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 11 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 700477715
GIVAUDAN SA, VERNIER
Security: H3238Q102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 16-Apr-04
ISIN: CH0010645932
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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1. Approve the annual report, the annual financial Mgmt No Action *
statements and the consolidated financial
statements for the year 2003
Comments:
2. Discharge the Board of Directors Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
3. Approve the appropriation of the retained Mgmt No Action *
earnings
Comments:
4. Approve the capital decrease Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
5. Approve the authorized capital Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
6. Elect the Board of Directors Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
7. Elect the Auditors and the Group Auditors Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 12 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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Please note this is the Part II of the meeting Non-Voting No Action *
notice sent under meeting #118262, including the
agenda. Please be advised that the meeting date
scheduled to 16 APR 2004 instead of 08 APR 2004.
To vote in the upcoming meeting, your name must
be notified to the company registrar as
beneficial owner before the re-registration
deadline. Please note that those instructions
that are submitted after the ADP cutoff date
will be processed on a best effort basis. Thank
you
Comments:
The practice of share blocking varies widely in Non-Voting No Action *
this market. Please contact your ADP client
service representative to obtain blocking
information for your accounts
Comments:
* Management position unknown
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 13 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932182760
INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK CORP.
Security: 453414104 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: ICBC Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DIRECTOR
Comments:
1 ROHIT M. DESAI* Mgmt For For
2 CHARLES J. HAMM* Mgmt For For
3 SCOTT M. HAND* Mgmt For For
4 DAVID L. HINDS* Mgmt For For
5 MARIA FIORINI RAMIREZ* Mgmt For For
6 DONALD M. KARP** Mgmt For For
7 ROBERT B. CATELL*** Mgmt For For
8 ROBERT W. GELFMAN*** Mgmt For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENCE Mgmt For For
COMMUNITY BANK CORP. S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 14 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK CORP. S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Comments:
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 15 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 700507188
OMV AG, WIEN
Security: A51460110 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-May-04
ISIN: AT0000743059
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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1. Receive the annual report and approve the Mgmt No Action *
reporting of the Supervisory Board for the 2003
business year
Comments:
2. Approve the allocation of net income Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
3. Approve the actions of the Managing Board and Mgmt No Action *
the Supervisory Board for the FY 2003
Comments:
4. Approve the statuary allowance of the Mgmt No Action *
Supervisory Board
Comments:
5. Elect the Auditors for the statement of accounts Mgmt No Action *
and the Group statement of accounts for 2004
Comments:
6. Approve the Stock Options Plan 2004 and grant Mgmt No Action *
authority to repurchase own shares
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 16 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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7. Approve the restructuring of the OMV AG into a Mgmt No Action *
Management Holding Company: a) to spin off its
refining and marketing business; b) to spin off
its exploration and production Austria business;
c) to spin off its exploration production
international business
Comments:
8. Approve to issue convertible bonds Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
9. Approve the claused raise of initial capital up to Mgmt No Action *
EUR 21,810.00 with bearer stocks
Comments:
10. Approve to raise initial capital up to EUR Mgmt No Action *
58,160.000 with new issued shares
Comments:
11. Approve the change of the Article in the Clause 3 Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
12. Approve the insurance of the Supervisory Board Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
13. Elect the Supervisory Board Mgmt No Action *
Comments:
* Management position unknown
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2003 - 30-Jun-2004 Report Date: 26-Aug-2004
Page: Page 17 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932162489
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
Security: 71646E100 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: PTR Meeting Date: 18-May-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 TO APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD Mgmt
OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2003.
Comments:
02 TO APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE Mgmt
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR 2003.
Comments:
03 TO APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL Mgmt
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2003.
Comments:
04 TO APPROVE THE DECLARATION AND Mgmt
PAYMENT OF A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2003 IN THE AMOUNT AND IN THE
MANNER RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Comments:
05 TO APPROVE THE AUTHORISATION OF THE Mgmt
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION
OF INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2004.
Comments:
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Page: Page 18 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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06 TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, AS THE INTERNATIONAL
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN CPAS LIMITED
COMPANY, AS THE DOMESTIC AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY.
Comments:
7A TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL IN RELATION Mgmt
TO THE RE-ELECTION OF MR. CHEN GENG AS A
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
Comments:
7B TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL IN RELATION Mgmt
TO THE ELECTION OF MR. ZHOU JIPING AS A DIRECTOR
OF THE COMPANY.
Comments:
7C TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL IN RELATION Mgmt
TO THE ELECTION OF MR. DUAN WENDE AS A DIRECTOR
OF THE COMPANY.
Comments:
8A TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL IN RELATION Mgmt
TO THE ELECTION OF MR. SUN XIANFENG AS A
SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
Comments:
8B TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL IN RELATION Mgmt
TO THE ELECTION OF MR. XU FENGLI AS A SUPERVISOR
OF THE COMPANY.
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 19 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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09 TO ALLOT AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL Mgmt
DOMESTIC SHARES.
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 20 of 21
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Agenda Number: 932165699
THE MILLS CORPORATION
Security: 601148109 Meeting Type: Annual
Ticker: MLS Meeting Date: 10-Jun-04
ISIN:
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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01 DIRECTOR
Comments:
1 JAMES C. BRAITHWAITE Mgmt For For
2 HON JOSEPH B GILDENHORN Mgmt For For
3 HARRY H. NICK Mgmt For For
4 ROBERT P. PINCUS Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR 2004.
Comments:
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT Mgmt For For
TO THE MILLS CORPORATION S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK FROM
170,000,000 TO 190,000,000 AND THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK FROM
20,000,000 TO 40,000,000.
Comments:
Investment Company Report
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Page: Page 21 of 21
Proposal Proposal For/Against
Prop. # Proposal Type Vote Management
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04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MILLS Mgmt For For
CORPORATION S 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
Comments:
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.
Comments:
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) CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND
By (Signature) /S/ John P. Calamos
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Name John P. Calamos
Title President
Date 08-31-2004