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 811-8061

Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

James F. Laird, Jr., 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 255-3333

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

Date of reporting period: 7/1/07 - 6/30/08

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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
 
Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.

Issuer
Ticker
CUSIP
Meeting Date
Description of Vote
Matter Proposed by
Matter Voted
Vote Cast
For / Against Mgmt
LEGG MASON, INC.
LM
524901105
7/19/2007
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.
LM
524901105
7/19/2007
AMEND OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN
ISSUER
YES
AGAINST
AGAINST
LEGG MASON, INC.
LM
524901105
7/19/2007
AMEND NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.
LM
524901105
7/19/2007
RATIFY AUDITORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.
LM
524901105
7/19/2007
SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.
NBBC
502158108
7/25/2007
APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.
NBBC
502158108
7/25/2007
COMPANY SPECIFIC--MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.
NBBC
502158108
7/25/2007
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.
NBBC
502158108
7/25/2007
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE PEOPLES BANCTRUST COMPANY, INC.
PBTC
709796106
10/11/2007
APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORP.
MI
571834100
10/25/2007
APPROVE SPIN-OFF AGREEMENT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORP.
MI
571834100
10/25/2007
ADJOURN MEETING
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC
PNFP
72346Q104
11/27/2007
APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC
PNFP
72346Q104
11/27/2007
ADJOURN MEETING
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC
PNFP
72346Q104
11/27/2007
AMEND OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN
ISSUER
YES
AGAINST
AGAINST
FIRST CHARTER CORP.
FCTR
319439105
1/18/2008
APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST CHARTER CORP.
FCTR
319439105
1/18/2008
ADJOURN MEETING
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
FFCH
320239106
1/31/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
FFCH
320239106
1/31/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
BEN
354613101
1/31/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
BEN
354613101
1/31/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
BEN
354613101
1/31/2008
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
RJF
754730109
2/14/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
RJF
754730109
2/14/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
RJF
754730109
2/14/2008
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 350,000,000.
ISSUER
YES
AGAINST
AGAINST
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
DFS
254709108
4/10/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
DFS
254709108
4/10/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
FHN
320517105
4/15/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
FHN
320517105
4/15/2008
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO FHNC'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR DECLASSIFICATION OF FHNC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
FHN
320517105
4/15/2008
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO FHNC'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
FHN
320517105
4/15/2008
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (FORMERLY NAMED THE SHORT-TERM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN), AS AMENDED.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
LEH
524908100
4/15/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
U.S. BANCORP
USB
902973304
4/15/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
U.S. BANCORP
USB
902973304
4/15/2008
RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
U.S. BANCORP
USB
902973304
4/15/2008
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
U.S. BANCORP
USB
902973304
4/15/2008
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS - JOHN R CAPPS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS - W THOMAS GRANT, II
ISSUER
YES
WITHHELD
AGAINST
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS - JAMES B HEBENSTREIT
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS - DAVID W KEMPER
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
RATIFY KPMG LLP AS AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
CBSH
200525103
4/16/2008
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING NECESSARY STEPS TO CAUSE THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
PBKS
743859100
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
PBKS
743859100
4/16/2008
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.
CNB
195493309
4/16/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.
CNB
195493309
4/16/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS BANCGROUP'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.
CNB
195493309
4/16/2008
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED STOCK PLAN FOR DIRECTORS.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.
CNB
195493309
4/16/2008
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.
CNB
195493309
4/16/2008
TO VOTE ON THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSED RESOLUTION.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.
C
172967101
4/22/2008
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
 
HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC.
HCBK
443683107
4/22/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC.
HCBK
443683107
4/22/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
PNC
693475105
4/22/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
PNC
693475105
4/22/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
WB
929903102
4/22/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
WB
929903102
4/22/2008
A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
WB
929903102
4/22/2008
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
WB
929903102
4/22/2008
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
WB
929903102
4/22/2008
A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC COMP
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO COMP
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
BAC
60505104
4/23/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
CYN
178566105
4/23/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
CYN
178566105
4/23/2008
RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
CYN
178566105
4/23/2008
APPROVAL OF 2008 OMNIBUS PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CCBG
139674105
4/24/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
CCBG
139674105
4/24/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
PROHIBIT SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER STOCK SALES DURING BUYBACK
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
ADOPT ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
MER
590188108
4/24/2008
ADOPT RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
SNV
87161C105
4/24/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
SNV
87161C105
4/24/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS SYNOVUS' INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
ZION
989701107
4/24/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
ZION
989701107
4/24/2008
TO APPROVE SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOARD TAKE ACTION TO DECLASSIFY DIRECTORS' TERMS OF OFFICE.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
 
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
ZION
989701107
4/24/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION
ZION
989701107
4/24/2008
TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
 
AMERIS BANCORP
ABCB
03076K108
4/29/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AMERIS BANCORP
ABCB
03076K108
4/29/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MAULDIN & JENKINS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLC, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AMERIS BANCORP
ABCB
03076K108
4/29/2008
REQUESTING OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
STI
867914103
4/29/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
STI
867914103
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. 2004 STOCK PLAN.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
STI
867914103
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION POLICY.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR- SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" COMPENSATION PLAN.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT POLICIES.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/29/2008
PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
4/30/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
4/30/2008
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION
STT
857477103
4/30/2008
TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS IN SERVICES PERFORMED BY STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.
TSS
891906109
4/30/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.
TSS
891906109
4/30/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS TSYS' INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
BRKB
84670207
5/3/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED
AFL
1055102
5/5/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED
AFL
1055102
5/5/2008
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF $.10 PAR VALUE COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES TO 1,900,000,000 SHARES.
ISSUER
YES
AGAINST
AGAINST
AFLAC INCORPORATED
AFL
1055102
5/5/2008
TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2009 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN").
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED
AFL
1055102
5/5/2008
TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR- PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE REGARDING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT."
ISSUER
YES
AGAINST
AGAINST
AFLAC INCORPORATED
AFL
1055102
5/5/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
SFG
852891100
5/5/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
SFG
852891100
5/5/2008
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
SFG
852891100
5/5/2008
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
SFG
852891100
5/5/2008
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
BANCTRUST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BTFG
05978R107
5/8/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
AXS
G0692U109
5/9/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
AXS
G0692U110
5/10/2008
TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE TO ACT AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE FEES FOR THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
NBBC
65080T102
5/13/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
NBBC
65080T102
5/13/2008
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP, AS THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
PRU
744320102
5/13/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
PRU
744320102
5/13/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
AIG
26874107
5/14/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
AIG
26874107
5/14/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
AIG
26874107
5/14/2008
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
AIG
26874107
5/14/2008
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
JPM
46625H100
5/20/2008
LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
NMX
62948N104
5/20/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
NMX
62948N104
5/20/2008
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
ALL
20002101
5/20/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
ALL
20002101
5/20/2008
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS ALLSTATE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
ALL
20002101
5/20/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CALLING FOR CUMULATIVE VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
ALL
20002101
5/20/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
AGAINST
FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
ALL
20002101
5/20/2008
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
SHAREHOLDER
YES
FOR
AGAINST
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
HIG
416515104
5/21/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
HIG
416515104
5/21/2008
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
6/3/2008
ELECT DIRECTORS
ISSUER
YES
FOR
FOR
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
AMG
008252108
6/3/2008
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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) Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.

By (Signatures and Title)*   /s/ James F. Laird, Jr.
  James F. Laird, Jr., President

Date: August 27, 2008


By (Signatures and Title)*   /s/ James F. Laird, Jr.
  James F. Laird, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
 
Date: August 27, 2008

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 
 
 
 
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