FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-22482
Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Gifford R. Zimmerman - Chief Administrative Officer
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 312-917-7700
Date of fiscal year-end: November 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2013
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund
GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP
| Security | Y2745C102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | GMLP | Meeting Date | 13-Dec-2012 | |||
| ISIN | MHY2745C1021 | Agenda | 933701307 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||
| 1. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 2. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 3. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 4. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 5. | Approve Charter Amendment | Management | For | For |
MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS,L.P.
| Security | 559080106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | MMP | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2013 | |||
| ISIN | US5590801065 | Agenda | 933740311 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||||
| 1. | Election of Directors | Management | ||||||||
| 1 | WALTER R. ARNHEIM | For | For | |||||||
| 2 | PATRICK C. EILERS | For | For | |||||||
| 2. | 14A Executive Compensation | Management | For | For | ||||||
| 3. | Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | Management | For | For | ||||||
COPANO ENERGY, L.L.C.
| Security | 217202100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
| Ticker Symbol | CPNO | Meeting Date | 30-Apr-2013 | |||
| ISIN | US2172021006 | Agenda | 933767925 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||
| 1 | Approve Merger Agreement | Management | For | For | ||||
| 2 | Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting | Management | For | For | ||||
| 3 | 14A Extraordinary Transaction Executive Compensation | Management | For | For |
KINDER MORGAN INC
| Security | 49456B101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | KMI | Meeting Date | 07-May-2013 | |||
| ISIN | US49456B1017 | Agenda | 933761771 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||||
| 1. | Election of Directors | Management | ||||||||
| 1 | RICHARD D. KINDER | For | For | |||||||
| 2 | C. PARK SHAPER | For | For | |||||||
| 3 | STEVEN J. KEAN | For | For | |||||||
| 4 | ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. | For | For | |||||||
| 5 | DEBORAH A. MACDONALD | For | For | |||||||
| 6 | MICHAEL MILLER | For | For | |||||||
| 7 | MICHAEL C. MORGAN | For | For | |||||||
| 8 | FAYEZ SAROFIM | For | For | |||||||
| 9 | JOEL V. STAFF | For | For | |||||||
| 10 | JOHN STOKES | For | For | |||||||
| 11 | ROBERT F. VAGT | For | For | |||||||
| 2. | Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | Management | For | For | ||||||
MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LP
| Security | 570759100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | MWE | Meeting Date | 29-May-2013 | |||
| ISIN | US5707591005 | Agenda | 933808505 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||||
| 1. | Election of Directors | Management | ||||||||
| 1 | FRANK M. SEMPLE | For | For | |||||||
| 2 | DONALD D. WOLF | For | For | |||||||
| 3 | KEITH E. BAILEY | For | For | |||||||
| 4 | MICHAEL L. BEATTY | For | For | |||||||
| 5 | CHARLES K. DEMPSTER | For | For | |||||||
| 6 | DONALD C. HEPPERMANN | For | For | |||||||
| 7 | RANDALL J. LARSON | For | For | |||||||
| 8 | ANNE E. FOX MOUNSEY | For | For | |||||||
| 9 | WILLIAM P. NICOLETTI | For | For | |||||||
| 2. | Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | Management | For | For | ||||||
BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.
| Security | 118230101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | BPL | Meeting Date | 04-Jun-2013 | |||
| ISIN | US1182301010 | Agenda | 933802072 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||||
| 1. | Election of Directors | Management | ||||||||
| 1 | OLIVER G. RICHARD, III | For | For | |||||||
| 2 | CLARK C. SMITH | For | For | |||||||
| 3 | FRANK S. SOWINSKI | For | For | |||||||
| 2. | Approve Stock Compensation Plan | Management | For | For | ||||||
| 3. | Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | Management | For | For | ||||||
KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)
| Security | Y48125101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
| Ticker Symbol | KNOP | Meeting Date | 25-Jun-2013 | |||
| ISIN | MHY481251012 | Agenda | 933839702 - Management |
| Item |
Proposal |
Type |
Vote |
For/Against | ||||
| 1. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 2. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 3. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 4. | Election of Directors (Majority Voting) | Management | For | For | ||||
| 5. | Miscellaneous Corporate Actions | Management | Against |
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.
Nuveen Energy MLP Total Return Fund
| By | /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman | |
| Gifford R. Zimmerman – Chief Administrative Officer | ||
| Date | ||
August 19, 2013