Proxy Voting Records Greystone Global Equity Fund Third Quarter (July 01 to September 30) 2017

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Proxy Records Greystone Global Equity Fund Third Quarter (July 01 to September 30) 2017 Bridgehouse Asset Managers is a trade name of Brandes Investment Partners & Co. (Bridgehouse).

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1 Proxy Records Greystone Global Equity Fund Third Quarter (July 01 to September 30) 2017 Bridgehouse Asset Managers is a trade name of Brandes Investment Partners & Co. (Bridgehouse). Brandes Investment Partners is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada, used under license by Bridgehouse. Brandes Investment Partners & Co. is an affiliate of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., which is a portfolio sub-advisor to certain of the Bridgehouse Funds. Brandes Investment Partners & Co. operating as Bridgehouse Asset Managers (Bridgehouse) is the manager of the Bridgehouse Funds. Bridgehouse has hired Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (Brandes LP), Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (Greystone), Lazard Asset Management (Canada), Inc. (Lazard), Sionna Investment Managers Inc. (Sionna) and Morningstar Associates, Inc. (Morningstar) as portfolio sub- advisors in respect of the Bridgehouse Funds.This material has been provided by Bridgehouse and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and is not to be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. Bridgehouse reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs. It should not be assumed that any of the securities shown were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed herein. Strategies discussed are subject to change at any time by the investment manager in its discretion due to market conditions or opportunities. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bridgehouse has taken reasonable steps to provide accurate and current data. The data has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, however Bridgehouse is not responsible for any errors or omissions contained herein. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Units of the Bridgehouse Funds are available through registered dealers only and not available through Bridgehouse. BRIDGEHOUSE ASSET MANAGERS 33 YONGE STREET SUITE 300 TORONTO, ON M5E 1G

2 Meeting-Level Statistical Issues Summary (SIS) Report Report was run from: 7/1/17 to 9/30/17 s Management ISS Policy Policy Meetings s Abstain Withhold DNV 1 YR 2 YRS 3 YRS With With With Antitakeover Related Authorize the Company to Call EGM with Two Weeks Notice Totals for Antitakeover Related : Capitalization Approve Issuance of Equity without Preemptive Rights Authorize Issuance of Equity with Preemptive Rights Authorize Share Repurchase Program Totals for Capitalization : Directors Related Elect Director Totals for Directors Related : Non-Salary Comp. Approve Remuneration Report Totals for Non-Salary Comp. : Routine/Business Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports Approve Auditors and their Remuneration Approve Dividends Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of External Auditor(s) Page 1 of 2

3 Meeting-Level Statistical Issues Summary (SIS) Report Report was run from: 7/1/17 to 9/30/17 s Management ISS Policy Policy Meetings s Abstain Withhold DNV 1 YR 2 YRS 3 YRS With With With Ratify Auditors Totals for Routine/Business : SH-Compensation Approve Report of the Compensation Committee Totals for SH-Compensation : SH-Corp Governance Proxy Disclosure Totals for SH-Corp Governance : SH-Dirs' Related Board Diversity Totals for SH-Dirs' Related : Totals for the report : Page 2 of 2

4 NetEase Inc. Meeting Date: 09/08/2017 Record Date: 08/01/2017 Country: Cayman Islands Meeting Type: Annual Primary Security ID: 64110W102 Ticker: NTES Primary CUSIP: 64110W102 Primary ISIN: US64110W1027 Primary SEDOL: Shares d: 200 Votable Shares: 200 Shares on Loan: 0 Shares Instructed: 200 Text Meeting for ADR Holders 1a Elect William Lei Ding as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1b Elect Alice Cheng as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1c Elect Denny Lee as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1d Elect Joseph Tong as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1e Elect Lun Feng as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1f Elect Michael Leung as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 1g Elect Michael Tong as Director Policy Rationale: A vote FOR all nominees is warranted in the absence of any major concern over the board and key 2 Approve Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as Auditor Ashtead Group plc Meeting Date: 09/12/2017 Record Date: 09/08/2017 Country: United Kingdom Meeting Type: Annual Primary Security ID: G Ticker: AHT Primary CUSIP: G Primary ISIN: GB Primary SEDOL: Page 1 of 6

5 Ashtead Group plc Shares d: 2,795 Votable Shares: 2,795 Shares on Loan: 0 Shares Instructed: 2,795 Text 1 Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports 2 Approve Remuneration Report 3 Approve Final Dividend 4 Re-elect Chris Cole as Director Abstain Abstain Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 5 Re-elect Geoff Drabble as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 6 Re-elect Brendan Horgan as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The Page 2 of 6

6 Ashtead Group plc Text 7 Re-elect Sat Dhaiwal as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 8 Re-elect Suzanne Wood as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 9 Re-elect Ian Sutcliffe as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 10 Re-elect Wayne Edmunds as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The Page 3 of 6

7 Ashtead Group plc Text 11 Re-elect Lucinda Riches as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 12 Re-elect Tanya Fratto as Director Policy Rationale: Item 4An ABSTENTION on the re-election of Chris Cole is warranted for the following reasons:* The 13 Reappoint Deloitte LLP as Auditors 14 Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors 15 Authorise Issue of Equity with Pre-emptive Rights Policy Rationale: A vote FOR these resolutions is warranted because the proposed amounts and durations are within recommended limits. 16 Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights Policy Rationale: A vote FOR these resolutions is warranted because the proposed amounts and durations are within recommended limits. 17 Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights in Connection with an Acquisition or Other Capital Investment Policy Rationale: A vote FOR these resolutions is warranted because the proposed amounts and durations are within recommended limits. 18 Authorise Market Purchase of Ordinary Shares 19 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Page 4 of 6

8 Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Meeting Date: 09/19/2017 Record Date: 07/24/2017 Country: Canada Meeting Type: Annual Primary Security ID: 01626P403 Ticker: ATD.B Primary CUSIP: 01626P403 Primary ISIN: CA01626P4033 Primary SEDOL: Shares d: 1,060 Votable Shares: 1,060 Shares on Loan: 0 Shares Instructed: 1,060 Text Meeting for Class A Multiple and Class B Subordinate Shareholders 1.1 Elect Director Alain Bouchard Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.2 Elect Director Nathalie Bourque Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.3 Elect Director Eric Boyko Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.4 Elect Director Jacques D'Amours Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.5 Elect Director Jean Elie Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.6 Elect Director Richard tin Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.7 Elect Director Brian Hannasch Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.8 Elect Director Melanie Kau Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 1.9 Elect Director Monique F. Leroux Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time Elect Director Real Plourde Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time Elect Director Daniel Rabinowicz Policy Rationale: FOR all proposed nominees as no significant concerns have been identified at this time. 2 Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration Page 5 of 6

9 Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Text Shareholder s 3 SP 1: Adopt Policy as well as Objectives with Respect to the Representation of Women on the Board and in Management Positions SH Policy Rationale: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted, as shareholders would benefit from additional information about how the company is ensuring that female candidates are included among prospective board nominees and executive officer appointments. 4 SP 2: Advisory to Ratify The Five Highest Paid Executive Officers' Compensation SH Policy Rationale: FOR this proposal as advisory votes on executive compensation are viewed as the preferred method for shareholders to register approval or disapproval of compensation practices and as an improvement in shareholder rights. 5 SP 3: Separate Disclosure of Results by Class of Shares SH Policy Rationale: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted as the disclosure of voting results is not an onerous obligation for the company but is of substantial importance and benefit to minority shareholders. Page 6 of 6

Lenovo Group Limited. Korea Electric Power Corp. Vote Summary Report

Lenovo Group Limited. Korea Electric Power Corp. Vote Summary Report Lenovo Group Limited Meeting Date: 07/05/08 Record Date: 05/3/08 Country: Hong Kong Primary Security ID: Y557Y07 Ticker: 99 Primary CUSIP: Y557Y07 Primary ISIN: HK099009065 Primary SEDOL: 68089 Text Meeting