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Vanguard 2023-2024 · John Hancock 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 21,467 | 18,145 | 1,604 | 1,718 | 91.9% | 88.5% |
| Board proposals | 17,855 | 15,076 | 1,513 | 1,266 | 90.9% | 87.9% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 281 | 82 | 20 | 179 | 80.4% | 57.7% |
| Other items | 3,331 | 2,987 | 71 | 273 | 97.7% | 94.6% |
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344 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 | John Hancock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL INC. | May 29, 2024 | To adjourn the Special Meeting of Stockholders to a later date or dates as provided in the Merger Agreement, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional votes if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Special Meeting of Stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 17 funds |
Split 9 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SOTERA HEALTH CO. | May 23, 2024 | Approve an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to adopt provisions allowing officer exculpation consistent with Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 17 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 22, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding simple majority vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 20 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 8 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO. | June 18, 2024 | Approval of the adjournment of the Southwestern Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional votes from shareholders if there are not sufficient votes to adopt the Merger Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 14, 2024 | Approval of the Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to Add a Delaware Forum Selection Provision for Certain Legal Actions. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 14, 2024 | Approval of the Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to Add a Federal Forum Selection Provision for Claims under the Securities Act of 1933. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 14, 2024 | Approval of the Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Exculpation of Certain Officers as Permitted by Recent Amendments to Delaware Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SUMMIT MATERIALS INC. | January 11, 2024 | Approve one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit solicitation of additional votes if there are insufficient votes to approve the Common Stock Issuance Proposal and/or the Preferred Stock Issuance Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 15 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| TALANX AG | May 7, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Christof Guenther for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| TALANX AG | May 7, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Herbert Haas for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| TALANX AG | May 7, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Joachim Brenk for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| TALANX AG | May 7, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Sandra Reich for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| 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 8 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 |
Split 5 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 7 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 3 funds |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP. | November 10, 2023 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding adopting a policy that requires an independent Chair of the Company's Board of Directors. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 3 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 |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| 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 4 funds |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting an amendment to the Safety and Service Quality Committee's charter to review staffing levels and confer on safety issues with stakeholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| 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 15 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 3 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Simple Majority Vote Corporate Governance |
Other | None | Split 2 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Amend Clawback Policy Compensation |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 16 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Independent Board chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 16 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding special shareholder meeting improvement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 30 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| 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 3 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 23, 2024 | To approve one or 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 | FOR 14 funds |
Split 18 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| VOESTALPINE AG | July 5, 2023 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | The Trian Group proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, to repeal each provision or amendment of the Company's Bylaws that has been adopted by the Board (and not the shareholders of the Company) since November 30, 2023. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Trian Nominee Opposed By The Company: James A. Rasulo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 5 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 9 funds |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Trian Nominee Opposed By The Company: Nelson Peltz Director Elections |
Other | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 5 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 9 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 |
Split 10 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WESTERN DIGITAL CORP. | May 10, 2024 | Adjournment of the Special Meeting from time to time to solicit additional proxies in favor of Proposals 1-4 or if otherwise determined by the Chair of the Special Meeting to be necessary or appropriate. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 27 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| WISDOMTREE INC. | June 12, 2024 | To ratify the approval by the Board of Directors of the extension of the Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated March 17, 2023, as amended, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Contested | FOR 18 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| WORKDAY INC. | June 18, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect Delaware law provisions providing for officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 20 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| XEROX HOLDINGS CORP. | May 22, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal requesting a director election resignation bylaw, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 21 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| 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 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.