Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund (PFD)
Filed: 10 Aug 22, 10:18am
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 811-06179
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
| 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800 | ||
| Pasadena, CA 91101 | ||
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
R. Eric Chadwick Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 | ||
| (Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 626-795-7300
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (17 CFR 239.24 and 274.5), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022
| REGISTRANT NAME: Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated | ||||||||
| INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811 - 06179 | ||||||||
| REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2022 | ||||||||
| REGISTRANT ADDRESS: 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, California 91101 | ||||||||
| Issuer of Portfolio Security | Exchange Ticker Symbol | CUSIP # | Shareholder Meeting Date | Summary of Matter Voted On | Who Proposed Matter: Issuer / Shareholder | Whether Fund Cast Vote on Matter | Fund's Vote For or Against Proposal, or Abstain; For or Withhold Regarding Election of Directors | Whether Vote Was For or Against Management |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | 04686J309 | 12/21/2021 | Approve merger of AHL and Apollo Global Management | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | 04686J309 | 12/21/2021 | Approve the adjournment of the AHL special general meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | 04686J408 | 12/21/2021 | Approve adjournment of the AHL special general meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | 04686J408 | 12/21/2021 | Approver merger of AHL and Apollo Global Management | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | G0684D305 | 12/21/2021 | Approve adjournment of AHL special general meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| ATHENE HOLDING LTD | ATH | G0684D305 | 12/21/2021 | Approve merger of AHL and Apollo Global Management | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO | FHN | 302663208 | 5/20/2022 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | Withhold All | N/A |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | FITB | 316773886 | 4/12/2022 | Approval of amendment to establish exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts for actions bought under the SEC Act of 1933 | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | FITB | 316773886 | 4/12/2022 | Approval of company's compensation of its named executive officers | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | FITB | 316773886 | 4/12/2022 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | FITB | 316773886 | 4/12/2022 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| SIGNATURE BANK | SBNY | 82669G203 | 4/27/2022 | Approve continuation of company's share repurchase plan for up to $500 million | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
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 | Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ R. Eric Chadwick |
| R. Eric Chadwick, Chief Executive Officer and President | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date | August 9, 2022 |
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.