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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANXI COAL INTERNATIONAL ENERGY GROUP CO. LTD. | April 26, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANXI COKING COAL ENERGY GROUP CO. LTD. | May 24, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SHANXI LU'AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. | May 29, 2024 | Approve Provision of Financial Service Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHANXI LU'AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. | May 29, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHANXI TAIGANG STAINLESS STEEL CO. LTD. | August 23, 2023 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANXI TAIGANG STAINLESS STEEL CO. LTD. | January 19, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHANXI TAIGANG STAINLESS STEEL CO. LTD. | February 21, 2024 | Approve Adjustment of Related Party Transaction Related to Daily Operations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHELL PLC | May 21, 2024 | Advise Shell to Align its Medium-Term Emissions Reduction Targets Covering the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions of the Use of its Energy Products (Scope 3) with the Goal of the Paris Climate Agreement Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| SHENGYI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | June 5, 2024 | Elect Tang Zhenchuan as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHENZHEN KAIFA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | December 28, 2023 | Approve Signing of Comprehensive Financial Cooperation Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SHENZHEN SED INDUSTRY CO. LTD. | January 15, 2024 | Approve Signing of the Comprehensive Financial Cooperation Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHENZHEN ZHONGJIN LINGNAN NONFEMET CO. LTD. | May 17, 2024 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SICHUAN CHANGHONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | December 29, 2023 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Sichuan Changhong Electronics Holding Group Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SICHUAN CHANGHONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | December 29, 2023 | Approve Signing of Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SINOPHARM GROUP CO. LTD. | December 20, 2023 | Approve 2023 Financial Services Framework Agreement, Proposed Maximum Daily Balances of the Deposit Services and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Amend Articles Re: Place of Jurisdiction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Erich Sixt for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SK REIT CO. LTD. | September 6, 2023 | Approve Acquisition of Affiliated REIT Other |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SK REIT CO. LTD. | September 6, 2023 | Approve Change in Business Plan Other |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB | March 19, 2024 | Instruct Board of Directors to Revise SEB Overall Strategy to be in Line with the Paris Agreement Goals Environment or Climate |
Other | None | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 19, 2023 | A stockholder proposal (right to call special shareholder meeting). Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SOPRA STERIA GROUP SA | May 21, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | May 15, 2024 | Advisory vote on shareholder proposal 10 amend clawback policy for executive pay. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| SPIC INDUSTRY-FINANCE HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | January 15, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI 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 8 funds |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI 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 8 funds |
| SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | May 7, 2024 | SP 2: Disclose Audited Results on Climate Transition Assessment Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| SYNNEX TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORP. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| TAIJI COMPUTER CORP. LTD. | May 15, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | March 18, 2024 | Amend Articles to Decrease Authorized Capital - Delete References to Record Date Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TAIWAN CEMENT CORP. | May 21, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TAMBURI INVESTMENT PARTNERS SPA | April 29, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TATUNG CO. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TBS HOLDINGS INC. | June 27, 2024 | Approve Additional Allocation of Income so that Annual Dividend per Share Equals to JPY 360 Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TC ENERGY CORP. | June 4, 2024 | SP 1: Disclosure of Board's Independent Assessment From Failing to Obtain Free, Prior, and Informed Consent of TC Energy's Projects. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TCL TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORP. | May 24, 2024 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| TCL ZHONGHUAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | December 29, 2023 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| TECHNOGYM SPA | May 7, 2024 | Elect Nerio Alessandri as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TEGNA INC. | August 17, 2023 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TELENOR ASA | May 7, 2024 | Approve Remuneration of Nominating Committee (Alternative Resolution) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORP. | May 22, 2024 | To report on plans to integrate ESG metrics into executive compensation. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Designate Representatives to Formalize and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Instruct Trustee to Engage Law Firm Specializing in Taxation, Financial Advisor and Any Necessary Advisor to Carry out Comparative Analysis in Favor of Holders with Respect to Offers Received by Trust, Including Acquisition of Certificates (CBFIs) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Make Available to Holders via Common Representative Conclusions and Pros and Cons on Proposals Submitted to Trust Based on Analysis in Previous Item 1; in Addition to Authorities Provided for in Trust Agreement, so that Holders Can Make Informed Decision Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding adopting targets and reporting on metrics to assess the feasibility of integrating sustainability metrics into senior executive compensation plans, if properly presented. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP. | November 10, 2023 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding adopting a policy requiring executives to retain a significant portion of stock until retirement. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TIANMA MICROELECTRONICS CO. LTD. | October 17, 2023 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Framework Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| TOD'S SPA | April 24, 2024 | Slate Submitted by DI.VI. Finanziaria di Diego Della Valle & C. Srl Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TODA CORP. | June 26, 2024 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TOHOKU ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Abolish Advisory Posts Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER CO. HOLDINGS INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors and Executive Officers Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| TONGLING NONFERROUS METALS GROUP CO. LTD. | May 21, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement and Continued Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 18, 2024 | SP 2: Disclose Transition Activities Towards 2030 Emission Reduction Targets Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 18, 2024 | SP 5: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TOSHIBA CORP. | November 22, 2023 | Amend Articles to Decrease Authorized Capital Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| TOTALENERGIES SE | May 24, 2024 | Approve Report on Progress of Company's Sustainability and Climate Transition Plan (Advisory) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
ABSTAIN 16 funds |
| TOYO SUISAN KAISHA LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Disclose Measures Taken to Realize Management with Cost of Capital and Share Price Considered Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. | June 18, 2024 | Amend Articles to Report on Corporate Climate Lobbying Aligned with Paris Agreement Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| TPG INC. | June 5, 2024 | Approve an Amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation Providing for Officer Exculpation under Delaware Law Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 16 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TRAEGER INC. | June 11, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in order to provide for exculpation of officers from breaches of fiduciary duty to the extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TRANSFAR ZHILIAN CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TSINGHUA TONGFANG CO. LTD. | September 14, 2023 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Amend Articles to Separate Chairperson of the Board and CEO, and Appoint Outside Director as Board Chairperson Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Amend Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Ikeda, Akiko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Tamagami, Muneto Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Gohara, Nobuo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Nakahata, Yuko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Nakamura, Motohiko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Remove Incumbent Director and Audit Committee Member Fujii, Fumiyo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS | September 13, 2023 | Amend Company Articles 3, 4 and 25 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT SA | September 27, 2023 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP | May 21, 2024 | A shareholder proposal to provide shareholders with the right to ratify executive termination pay if properly presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VALNEVA SE | June 26, 2024 | Approve Transaction with Dipal Patel and Kathrin Jansen Re: Compensation Agreements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VARTA AG | July 11, 2023 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2028 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Amend Clawback Policy Compensation |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member A. Homburg for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member C. Schoenhardt for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member D. Cavallo for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member D. Nowak for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member F. O. Porsche for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member G. Horvath (from Feb. 28, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member G. Scarpino (from April 21, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. Buck for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. D. Poetsch for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. M. Piech for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. S. Al Jaber for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. Hofmann for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. Rothe (until March 3, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. W. Hamburg for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member K. Schnur (from July 11, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. B. E. Al-Mahmoud for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. Carnero Sojo for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. Heiss for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member P. Mosch (until Dec. 31, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member S. Mahler (until May 31, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member S. Weil for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member W. Porsche for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting an independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 10 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.