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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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764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORACLE CORP. | November 15, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| PACTIV EVERGREEN INC. | June 5, 2024 | Approve the proposed amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 14 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP. | May 22, 2024 | To approve an amendment (the Exculpation Amendment) to the Charter to reflect the latest Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 20 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | April 25, 2024 | Elect Aristoteles Nogueira Filho as Director Appointed by Preferred Shareholder Director Elections |
Other | None | Split 4 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | April 25, 2024 | Elect Jeronimo Antunes as Director Appointed by Preferred Shareholder Director Elections |
Other | None | Split 1 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN |
FOR 2 funds |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | April 25, 2024 | Elect Joao Vicente Silva Machado as Fiscal Council Member and Jandaraci Ferreira de Araujo as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder Audit-related |
Other | None | Split 4 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | April 25, 2024 | Elect Paulo Roberto Franceschi as Fiscal Council Member and Vanderlei Dominguez da Rosa as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder Audit-related |
Other | None | Split 1 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN |
FOR 2 funds |
| PFIZER INC. | April 25, 2024 | Adopt an Independent Board Chair Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | October 10, 2023 | Shareholder Proposal - Request to Require Shareholder Approval for Certain Future Amendments to Company Regulations Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 8 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 14 funds |
| PROLOGIS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal titled "Simple Majority Vote." Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 18 funds |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. | May 14, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| PT BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (PERSERO) TBK | March 1, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 5, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 36 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 17 funds |
| REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. | April 24, 2024 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 16 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RS GROUP PLC | July 13, 2023 | Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure Other Social Issues |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RS GROUP PLC | July 13, 2023 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| SALESFORCE INC. | June 27, 2024 | A stockholder proposal requesting a policy to require the Chair of the Board be an independent member of the Board and not a former CEO of the Company, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 2 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| SENTINELONE INC. | June 27, 2024 | Approval of an amendment and restatement to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 16 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SHANDONG WEIGAO GROUP MEDICAL POLYMER COMPANY LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Existing Articles of Association and Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| SHELL PLC | May 21, 2024 | Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure Other Social Issues |
Other | For | Split 11 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. | April 17, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a simple majority vote. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| SMITH & NEPHEW PLC | May 1, 2024 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| SMITHS GROUP PLC | November 16, 2023 | Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure Other Social Issues |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| SMITHS GROUP PLC | November 16, 2023 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 22, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding simple majority vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 20 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 7 funds |
| STEEL DYNAMICS INC. | May 9, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPT A SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Information Disclosure Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Supervisors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Amend Working System for Independent Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SWATCH GROUP AG | May 8, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SWATCH GROUP AG | May 8, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| SYNOPSYS INC. | April 10, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding an independent Board chair requirement, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| TARGET CORP. | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for an independent board chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | April 24, 2024 | Approval of a stockholder proposal to adopt simple majority voting Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 21 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| TELEFLEX INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, to reduce the ownership threshold to call a special stockholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 4 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding reduction of director terms to one year, if properly presented. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 22 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding simple majority voting provisions in our governing documents, if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 22 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 21, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 4 - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent", if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to permit a combined 15% of stockholders to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 10 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| TEXTRON INC. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal regarding independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 5 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| TOAST INC. | June 6, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of the Company as permitted by Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 13 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TOTALENERGIES SE | May 24, 2024 | Appoint Cabinet Ernst and Young Audit as Auditor for the Sustainability Reporting Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 16 funds |
| TRIUMPH GROUP INC. | July 20, 2023 | To consider a stockholder proposal to adopt a policy and amend the Company's governing documents so that two separate people hold the office of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| UBS GROUP AG | April 24, 2024 | Transact Other Business (Voting) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | Split 6 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| UNITED RENTALS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Company Proposal to Amend and Restate the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Permit Officer Exculpation Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 23 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| UNITED RENTALS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal for Directors to be Elected by Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| VECTOR GROUP LTD. | July 26, 2023 | Advisory vote on a stockholder proposal requesting the Company to amend its governing documents to require the Chairman of the Board of Directors to be an independent director. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Simple Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | None | Split 2 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 15 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Independent Board chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| VIMEO INC. | May 21, 2024 | To approve the amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Vimeo, Inc. (the "Charter") to provide for officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 15 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VISA INC. | January 23, 2024 | To approve one more adjournments of the Annual Meeting to a later date or time, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of Proposal 4 if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve such proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 24 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 19 funds |
| VOLTRONIC POWER TECHNOLOGY CORP. | June 14, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Election of Directors for terms ending in 2025. Trian Nominees: James ("Jay") A. Rasulo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | Split 2 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 12 funds |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Adopt a Shareholder Right to Call a Special Shareholder Meeting", if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 22 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| WEIR GROUP PLC | April 25, 2024 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC. | April 23, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Entitled "Simple Majority Vote" Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGENT CONTROLS CO. LTD. | May 20, 2024 | Amend Independent Director System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGENT CONTROLS CO. LTD. | May 20, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGENT CONTROLS CO. LTD. | May 20, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZOETIS INC. | May 22, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers as permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 27 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 15 funds |
| ZOETIS INC. | May 22, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding an improvement to our director resignation policy. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
AGAINST 15 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built November 1, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.