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Vanguard 2023-2024 · DWS 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 76,708 | 70,979 | 4,481 | 1,248 | 94.1% | 93.3% |
| Board proposals | 58,011 | 53,324 | 3,745 | 942 | 93.4% | 92.7% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 391 | 113 | 157 | 121 | 41.9% | 32.4% |
| Other items | 18,306 | 17,542 | 579 | 185 | 96.8% | 96.3% |
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4,481 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 | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIAALPHA INC. | May 16, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation; and Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MERIDA INDUSTRY CO. LTD. | June 26, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| MERIDIANLINK INC. | June 6, 2024 | Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to allow for the exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MERIDIANLINK INC. | June 6, 2024 | Approval of the adjournment of the annual meeting to the extent there are insufficient votes at the annual meeting to approve any of proposals 1-4. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| METALLURGICAL CORPORATION OF CHINA LTD. | June 25, 2024 | Approve New Financial Services Agreement and Annual Caps Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| METRO INC. | January 30, 2024 | SP 1: Report on Cage-Free Egg Goal Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| METRO INC. | January 30, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| METRO INC. | January 30, 2024 | SP 4: Report on Anticompetitive Practices Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Assessment of Clients' Climate Change Transition Plans Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Director Competencies to Manage Climate-Related Business Risks and Opportunities Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Assessment of Clients' Climate Change Transition Plans Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Director Competencies to Manage Climate-Related Business Risks and Opportunities Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES SA | January 24, 2024 | Approve the Acquisition of 25 Percent of the Share Capital of ANEMOS RES SA by the Subsidiary MOTOR OIL RENEWABLE ENERGY SINGLE MEMBER SA from ELLAKTOR SA; and the Signing of the Relevant Draft of the Share Purchase Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| MURPHY USA INC. | May 9, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal-Simple Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| NACCO INDUSTRIES INC. | May 15, 2024 | Proposal to approve an amendment to NACCO Industries, Inc.'s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to expand the exculpation provision to limit the liability of certain officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NANO-X IMAGING LTD. | June 25, 2024 | Elect Erez Meltzer, CEO, as Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NARI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | May 20, 2024 | Approve Financial Business Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD. | December 15, 2023 | Approve Transition Plan Assessments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA | April 19, 2024 | SP 2: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| NERDWALLET INC. | May 14, 2024 | To amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NETAPP INC. | September 13, 2023 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| NEW HOPE CORPORATION LTD. | November 23, 2023 | Approve Capital Protection Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| NEW HOPE LIUHE CO. LTD. | October 27, 2023 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| NEW HOPE LIUHE CO. LTD. | December 27, 2023 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC. | June 5, 2024 | A shareholder proposal on Simple Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| NEXITY SA | May 23, 2024 | Delegate Powers to the Board to Amend Bylaws to Comply with Legal Changes Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NHK SPRING CO. LTD. | June 25, 2024 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| NINGBO ZHOUSHAN PORT CO. LTD. | April 17, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NINGBO ZHOUSHAN PORT CO. LTD. | April 17, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Service Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NIPPON STEEL CORP. | June 21, 2024 | Amend Articles to Introduce Executive Compensation System Linked to Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target and Disclose How Compensation Policy Contributes to Achievement of the Target Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| NIPPON STEEL CORP. | June 21, 2024 | Amend Articles to Report on Corporate Climate Lobbying Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| NIPPON STEEL CORP. | June 21, 2024 | Amend Articles to Set and Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets Aligned with Goals of Paris Agreement Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| NORTH INDUSTRIES GROUP RED ARROW CO. LTD. | May 10, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | June 18, 2024 | Amend Declaration of Trust Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman." Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| OLO INC. | June 20, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| OMEGA THERAPEUTICS INC. | June 20, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers from breaches of fiduciary duty to the fullest extend permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| OSHKOSH CORP. | May 7, 2024 | To vote on a shareholder proposal on the subject of majority vote director elections. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA INC. | June 18, 2024 | To approve one or more adjournments of the meeting from time to time, if necessary or appropriate (as determined by our board of directors or the chairperson of the meeting), including to solicit additional proxies to vote in favor of any of Proposals 1-6 above in the event that there are insufficient votes at the time of the meeting to establish a quorum or approve any of Proposals 1-6 above. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 15 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PERELLA WEINBERG PARTNERS | May 22, 2024 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to update the exculpation provision. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PETROCHINA COMPANY LTD. | June 5, 2024 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| PEUGEOT INVEST SA | May 24, 2024 | Amend Article 9 of Bylaws Re: Shares Held by Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | January 31, 2024 | Approve Decision on Covering Costs of Convocation of EGM Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Lechoslaw Rojewski (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Pawel Sliwa (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Przemyslaw Kolodziejczak (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Rafal Wlodarski (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Ryszard Wasilek (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Wanda Buk (Deputy CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PGE POLSKA GRUPA ENERGETYCZNA SA | June 28, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Wojciech Dabrowski (CEO) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PING AN HEALTHCARE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LTD. | December 15, 2023 | Approve 2023 Financial Service Cooperation Framework Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| PLAYSTUDIOS INC. | June 4, 2024 | Approval and adoption of an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. to reflect recent changes in Delaware law regarding the exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| POLY DEVELOPMENTS & HOLDINGS GROUP CO. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Related Joint Ventures and Joint Ventures Where Company Executives Concurrently Serve as Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| POSTE ITALIANE SPA | May 31, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Re: Article 16 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION OF CHINA LTD. | June 17, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions and Signing of Daily Related Party Transaction Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION OF CHINA LTD. | June 17, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | May 9, 2024 | SP 1: Disclose the Corporation's Scope 1-3 Financed Emissions Annually Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | May 9, 2024 | SP 3: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | May 9, 2024 | SP 5: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| PRASHKOVSKY INVESTMENTS & CONSTRUCTION LTD. | October 24, 2023 | Authorize Board Chairman to Serve as CEO Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PUBLIC POWER CORP. SA | June 27, 2024 | Amend Company Articles Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| PUBMATIC INC. | May 31, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of incorporation to permit the exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| QI AN XIN TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC. | May 20, 2024 | Approve External Donations and Related Party Transactions Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| QINGDAO TGOOD ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | May 24, 2024 | Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters Regarding Performance Shares Incentive Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| QINGDAO TGOOD ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | May 24, 2024 | Approve Draft and Summary of Performance Shares Incentive Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| QINGDAO TGOOD ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | May 24, 2024 | Approve Methods to Assess the Performance of Plan Participants Regarding Performance Shares Incentive Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| QUEBECOR INC. | May 9, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| QUEBECOR INC. | May 9, 2024 | SP 4: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| REDES ENERGETICAS NACIONAIS SGPS SA | May 9, 2024 | Elect Corporate Bodies for 2024-2026 Term Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| REPLY SPA | April 23, 2024 | Elect Mario Rizzante as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| REPSOL SA | May 9, 2024 | Advisory Vote on the Company's Energy Transition Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal regarding antibiotics. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal regarding reducing plastic use. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal regarding water risk. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal to require Board Chair to be independent. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal to require report on Board oversight of diversity and senior leadership diversity targets. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| REVOLVE GROUP INC. | June 7, 2024 | The approval of an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of the company in specific circumstances as permitted by Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ROCKET COMPANIES INC. | June 18, 2024 | Approval of the amendment to Rocket's Certificate of Incorporation to provide officer exculpation as permitted under Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 16 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | SP 4: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | SP 6: Report on Loans Made by the Bank in Support of the Circular Economy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | SP 7: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| RUENTEX INDUSTRIES LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SAIC MOTOR CORP. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve Estimated Amount of Daily Related Party Transactions between SAIC Motor Group Finance Co., Ltd. and Related Parties Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SAIC MOTOR CORP. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve Estimated Amount of Daily Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SAIC MOTOR CORP. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SPA | April 23, 2024 | Deliberations Pursuant to Article 2390 of Civil Code Re: Decisions Inherent to Authorization of Board Members to Assume Positions in Competing Companies Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SAMSUNG C&T CORP. | March 15, 2024 | Approve Acquisition of Treasury Shares (Shareholder Proposal) Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SAMSUNG C&T CORP. | March 15, 2024 | Approve Appropriation of Income (KRW 4,500 per Common Share and KRW 4,550 per Preferred Share) (Shareholder Proposal) Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SDIC CAPITAL CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Approve Daily Related-Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SDIC POWER HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | January 23, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SEMRUSH HOLDINGS INC. | June 6, 2024 | A proposal to approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of Semrush Holdings, Inc. as permitted by recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SERES GROUP CO. LTD. | January 26, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHAANXI COAL INDUSTRY CO. LTD. | June 13, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SHAANXI ENERGY INVESTMENT CO. LTD. | May 17, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHAN XI HUA YANG GROUP NEW ENERGY CO. LTD. | May 29, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANDONG NANSHAN ALUMINUM CO. LTD. | December 29, 2023 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Nanshan Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SHANGHAI BAOSIGHT SOFTWARE CO. LTD. | April 26, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SHANGHAI JIN JIANG INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CO. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI M&G STATIONERY INC. | April 23, 2024 | Amend Working System for Independent Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 5 funds |
| SHANGHAI YUYUAN TOURIST MART GROUP CO. LTD. | April 25, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transactions on Sales and Purchases of Goods, Provision and Receiving Services Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.