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Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 11.4% of the 112,275 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.
Vanguard 2023-2024 · Brighthouse 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 75,670 | 58,414 | 5,126 | 12,130 | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| Board proposals | 63,737 | 48,179 | 4,731 | 10,827 | 91.1% | 85.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 488 | 18 | 15 | 455 | 54.5% | 33.5% |
| Other items | 11,445 | 10,217 | 380 | 848 | 96.4% | 93.3% |
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17,256 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Vanguard | Brighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTRIA GROUP INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report Assessing The Benefits To Altria Of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws For Spent Tobacco Filters For Tobacco Companies Operating In The U.S. Market. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 3 funds |
| BALLY'S CORP. | May 16, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding a report on the adoption of a smokefree policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | April 9, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Say on Climate Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| BARRICK GOLD CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Third-Party Audit of Water Impacts Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ENBRIDGE INC. | May 8, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of All Material Scope 3 Emissions Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC. | June 5, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on the I-80 South Quarry Project. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| MAXIMUS INC. | March 12, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding the commission of a third party assessment on the Company's commitment to freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP. | May 9, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, policies, and communications, if properly presented Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL | June 4, 2024 | A stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting that the Company prepare and disclose a "transparency report" regarding its use of artificial intelligence. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. | May 16, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Managing Climate Risk Through Science-Based Targets And Transition Planning. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 3 funds |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reporting Circular Economy Loans Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Say on Climate Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 19, 2023 | A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment). Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC. | April 24, 2024 | The Stockholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Political Spending" Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| WEIS MARKETS INC. | May 2, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on how the Company is addressing climate-change related risks in its Supply Chain. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ACS ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS SA | May 9, 2024 | Amend Article 12 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| ACS ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS SA | May 9, 2024 | Amend Article 7 of General Meeting Regulations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| ADLER GROUP SA | June 25, 2024 | Approve Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ADLER GROUP SA | June 25, 2024 | Approve Unaudited Standalone Financial Statements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC. | November 8, 2023 | Amend the Company s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ADVAN GROUP CO. LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Authorize Board to Determine Income Allocation Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AIRPORT FACILITIES CO. LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIRPORT FACILITIES CO. LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Review Rationale of Holding Shares Held for Purposes Other Than Pure Investment and Disclose Review Results Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIRPORT FACILITIES CO. LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Approve Additional Allocation of Income so that Final Dividend per Share Equals to JPY 26 Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIRPORT FACILITIES CO. LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AL DAWAA MEDICAL SERVICES CO. | February 13, 2024 | Amend Article 56 of Bylaws Re: Distribution of Profits Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ALFA SAB DE CV | March 6, 2024 | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC. | November 8, 2023 | Proposal to approve one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the foregoing proposals. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC. | June 5, 2024 | Proposal to approve one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the foregoing proposals. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMPLIFON SPA | April 30, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| AMPLITUDE INC. | June 11, 2024 | The approval of the amendment and restatement of our restated certificate to provide for the exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. | June 18, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal regarding Shareholder Opportunity to Vote on Excessive Golden Parachutes. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ANHUI CONCH CEMENT COMPANY LTD. | May 30, 2024 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY COMPANY LTD. | November 9, 2023 | Approve Whitewash Waiver in Accordance with the Takeovers Code Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY COMPANY LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY COMPANY LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Amend Rules of Procedures of the General Meeting Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| APA CORP. | March 27, 2024 | To approve the adjournment of the special meeting of APA stockholders, if necessary or appropriate, for the purpose of soliciting additional votes for the approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 3 funds |
| ARAB NATIONAL BANK | March 26, 2024 | Amend Article 33 of Bylaws Re: Calling for the Assemblies Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARAB NATIONAL BANK | March 26, 2024 | Amend Article 45 of Bylaws Re: Distribution of Dividends Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARCA CONTINENTAL SAB DE CV | March 21, 2024 | Approve CEO's Report on Results and Operations of Company, Auditor's Report and Board's Opinion; Approve Board's Report on Activities; Approve Report of Audit and Corporate Practices Committee; Receive Report on Adherence to Fiscal Obligations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARCHER AVIATION INC. | June 21, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of the Company as permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 16, 2024 | Approve Interim Dividend Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 16, 2024 | Approve Remuneration of Directors Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 16, 2024 | Elect Gavin Coulson as Class III Director Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 16, 2024 | Reelect Herman Troskie as Class III Director Other |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ARGENX SE | May 7, 2024 | Amendments to Articles Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARKO CORP. | June 6, 2024 | Approval of a stockholder proposal to have an independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ARTIENCE CO. LTD. | March 26, 2024 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AURORA INNOVATION INC. | May 23, 2024 | Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to reflect recently adopted Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| AVZ MINERALS LTD. | November 23, 2023 | Elect Michael Carrick as Director Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC | May 9, 2024 | Authorisation of Political Donations Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BALOISE HOLDING AG | April 26, 2024 | Amend Articles Re: Regulation on Nominees Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA S.P.A | April 11, 2024 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANCO BRADESCO SA | March 11, 2024 | Do You Wish to Adopt Cumulative Voting for the Election of the Members of the Board of Directors, Under the Terms of Article 141 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BANQUE CANTONALE VAUDOISE | April 25, 2024 | Amend Articles Re: General Meetings (Incl. Approval of Virtual-Only or Hybrid Shareholder Meetings) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO. LTD. | May 17, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Executives to Retain Significant Stock Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| BEIERSDORF AG | April 18, 2024 | Amendments to Articles (Record Date) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BEIERSDORF AG | April 18, 2024 | Ratification of Management Board Acts Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BEIERSDORF AG | April 18, 2024 | Ratification of Supervisory Board Acts Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BEIGENE LTD. | June 5, 2024 | Ordinary Resolution THAT the adjournment of the Annual Meeting by the chairman, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve any of the proposals described above, be and is hereby approved. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BEIJER REF AB | April 23, 2024 | Approve Nomination Committee Procedures Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 23, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BLACKBAUD INC. | June 12, 2024 | Adoption Of An Amendment To The Company S Amended And Restated Certificate Of Incorporation To Limit The Liability Of Certain Officers As Permitted By Delaware Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BOC HONG KONG (HOLDINGS) LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BOIRON SA | October 16, 2023 | Amend Article 16 of Bylaws Re: Directors Shareholding Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BOMBARDIER INC. | April 25, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BORR DRILLING LTD. | August 31, 2023 | Authorize Board to Fill Vacancies Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BOSS ENERGY LTD. | November 20, 2023 | Adopt New Constitution Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BOSSARD HOLDING AG | April 8, 2024 | Amend Articles Re: General Meetings (Incl. Approval of Virtual-Only or Hybrid Shareholder Meetings) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BRC INC. | April 30, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of the Company. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BUNKA SHUTTER CO. LTD. | June 18, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Disclosure of Shares Held as Cross-Shareholdings Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BUNKA SHUTTER CO. LTD. | June 18, 2024 | Approve Additional Allocation of Income so that Payout Ratio Will Come to 100 Percent Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BUNKA SHUTTER CO. LTD. | June 18, 2024 | Disclose Calculation Method for Performance-Based Compensation and Equity Compensation for Representative Directors and Cap Fixed Cash Compensation and Performance-Based Cash Compensation for Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BUTTERFLY NETWORK INC. | June 7, 2024 | add a provision to provide for the exculpation of officers; and Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | April 19, 2024 | Board Authorization Regarding the Repurchase Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | April 19, 2024 | Fulfilment of Relevant Conditions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Amendments to Articles Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Amendments to Rules of Procedures of General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Annual Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Approval of Cap of Ordinary Connected Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Directors' Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2024 | Supervisors' Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CA IMMOBILIEN ANLAGEN AG | November 10, 2023 | Approve Allocation of Additional Dividend of EUR 2.56 per Share Capital Structure |
Other | None | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CAIXA SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA | April 25, 2024 | In the Event of a Second Call, Can the Voting Instructions Contained in this Proxy Card Be Considered Valid for the Second Call? Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CARDINAL HEALTH INC. | November 15, 2023 | Shareholder proposal regarding executives retaining significant stock, if properly presented Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| CASCADES INC. | May 9, 2024 | SP A-2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CERTARA INC. | May 21, 2024 | Amend our Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of Certara as permitted pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CEZ AS | June 24, 2024 | Approve Template Service Contract of Supervisory Board Member Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CHINA NATIONAL ACCORD MEDICINES CORP. LTD. | May 8, 2024 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA NATIONAL MEDICINES CO. LTD. | September 8, 2023 | Approve Provision of Financial Services Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA NONFERROUS MINING CORPORATION LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement, Relevant Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CORP. LTD. | December 27, 2023 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHORD ENERGY CORP. | May 14, 2024 | The Adjournment Proposal to approve the adjournment or postponement of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the stock issuance proposal, subject to the provisions of the arrangement agreement, dated February 21, 2024, by and among Chord, Spark Acquisition ULC and Enerplus. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors and Statutory Auditors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| CIE AUTOMOTIVE SA | May 8, 2024 | Fix Number of Directors at 13 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CIENA CORP. | March 21, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to Ciena s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to provide for officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. | June 25, 2024 | Amend Articles to Separate Chairman of the Board and CEO, and Appoint Outside Director as Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. | June 25, 2024 | Remove Incumbent Statutory Auditor Akatsuka, Noboru Audit-related |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.