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BlackRock 2024-2025 · Northern Trust 2024-2025 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 18,072 | 15,767 | 1,319 | 986 | 92.3% | 90.3% |
| Board proposals | 14,535 | 12,744 | 1,061 | 730 | 92.3% | 90.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 236 | 89 | 43 | 104 | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Other items | 3,301 | 2,934 | 215 | 152 | 93.2% | 91.2% |
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367 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 | BlackRock | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERROVIAL SE | April 24, 2025 | Approve Climate Strategy Report Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| FISERV INC. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting amendments to the Fiserv, Inc. Compensation Recoupment Policy. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 42 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| FORTINET INC. | June 13, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to amend Fortinet's governing documents to require that two separate individuals hold the office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the office of the Chief Executive Officer. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 17 FOR, 43 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| FORTIVE CORP. | June 3, 2025 | To act upon a shareholder proposal to amend Fortive's governing documents to reduce the ownership requirement for shareholders to call a special meeting from 25% of Fortive's common stock to 10%. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 44 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| GE AEROSPACE | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Vote on Severance Payments Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 18 FOR, 38 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 28, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ratification of certain termination pay arrangements, if properly presented. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 43 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| GERRESHEIMER AG | June 5, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| GILEAD SCIENCES INC. | May 7, 2025 | To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 64 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC. | May 13, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Simple Majority Vote. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 3 FOR, 16 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| HANNOVER RUECK SE | May 7, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Herbert Haas for Fiscal Year 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| HANNOVER RUECK SE | May 7, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Torsten Leue for Fiscal Year 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt special meeting rights for shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG | May 15, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Bernd Scheifele for Fiscal Year 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 8 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG | May 15, 2025 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | April 28, 2025 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SHAREHOLDERS' COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 29 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | April 28, 2025 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | April 28, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 29 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| HOME DEPOT INC. | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 76 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| HUBSPOT INC. | June 4, 2025 | A stockholder proposal to change to a simple majority standard in connection with each voting requirement in the Company's certificate of incorporation and bylaws. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 9 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| INTEL CORP. | May 6, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting shareholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. | April 24, 2025 | If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning special stockholder meetings. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| JFROG LTD. | May 20, 2025 | To approve Shlomi Ben Haim's service as both the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for a period of three years. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 20, 2025 | Support for an independent board chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 67 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| KRAFT HEINZ CO. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal - Adopt policy on independent board chair, if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| LIBERTY EN | April 15, 2025 | Approve an amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation to delete the waiver of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 15 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP. | April 23, 2025 | Advance Notice for Nomination of Directors for Starz Articles: to include advance notice provisions for nominations of directors. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 9 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC. | June 13, 2025 | To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 54 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG | May 7, 2025 | Voting Instructions for Motions or Nominations by Shareholders that are not Made Accessible Before the AGM and that are Made or Amended in the Course of the AGM Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| MERCK KGAA | April 25, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 30 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| MOODY'S | April 15, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting stockholder ratification of certain executive severance arrangements. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 59 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MTU AERO ENGINES AG | May 8, 2025 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AG | April 30, 2025 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 26 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| NATURGY ENERGY GROUP SA | March 25, 2025 | Fix Number of Directors at 16 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| NCINO INC. | June 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding board declassification. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | None | Split 19 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| NEMETSCHEK SE | May 20, 2025 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER KURT DOBITSCH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 5 - Proposal that Won 45% NFLX Shareholder Support," if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| NISOURCE INC. | May 12, 2025 | To consider a stockholder proposal requesting to support special shareholder meeting improvement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 48 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| NOVARTIS AG | March 7, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 43 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| NVR INC. | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to provide shareholders with the right to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Support Improved Clawback Policy for Unearned Executive Pay." Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 35 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| OMNICOM GROUP INC. | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 44 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| OMV AG | May 27, 2025 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Capital Structure |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal - Reduce Threshold to Call Special Meetings of Stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 48 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PFIZER INC. | April 24, 2025 | Shareholder Vote Regarding Golden Parachutes Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 57 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| POWER INTEGRATIONS INC. | May 15, 2025 | To consider, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, a stockholder proposal requesting the Board of Directors to adopt a policy and amend governing documents in order that two separate individuals hold the office of Chairman of the Board and the office of the Chief Executive Officer. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 4 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| PPG INDUSTRIES INC. | April 17, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting shareholder approval of certain executive officer severance arrangements. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 44 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| PROLOGIS INC. | May 8, 2025 | Vote on a stockholder proposal titled "Support a Reasonable Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting." Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 48 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. | May 13, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| PUMA SE | May 21, 2025 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| RIO TINTO | April 3, 2025 | APPROVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | Not determined | FOR 33 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| RIO TINTO LIMITED | May 1, 2025 | Approve 2025 Climate Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| S&P GLOBAL INC. | May 7, 2025 | Vote on a shareholder proposal to amend the Company's clawback policy for unearned executive pay. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SANTOS LIMITED | April 10, 2025 | Approve Advisory Vote on Climate Transition Approach Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 28 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| SAP SE | May 13, 2025 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| SCOUT24 | June 5, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | FOR 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 20, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 29 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| STATE STREET CORP. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a policy and amendment to the by-laws requiring the Chair of the Board be an independent member of the Board in the next CEO transition, if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS | April 17, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to permit a combined 10% of stockholders to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 63 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP. | November 8, 2024 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding an amendment to the Company's Clawback Policy. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP. | November 8, 2024 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding stockholders' ability to act by written consent. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 37 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 6, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding the disaggregation of shareholder voting results. Capital Structure |
Other | Against | Split 7 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an amended clawback policy if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 57 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| UNITED RENTALS INC. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal to Improve Shareholder Written Consent Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| UNITEDHEALTH | June 2, 2025 | If properly presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requesting a shareholder vote regarding excessive golden parachutes. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 68 funds |
Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VONOVIA SE | May 28, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| XYLEM | May 13, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to lower threshold for shareholders to call special meetings from 25% to 10% of Company stock, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 45 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| ZEALAND PHARMA A/S | March 27, 2025 | PROPOSAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S REMUNERATION REPORT BY ADVISORY VOTE Say-on-Pay |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 41 AGAINST |
FOR 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.