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Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 14.7% of the 97,681 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.
Brighthouse 2024-2025 · Lincoln Financial 2024-2025 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 70,409 | 54,828 | 826 | 14,755 | 98.5% | 91.5% |
| Board proposals | 60,491 | 46,192 | 764 | 13,535 | 98.4% | 91.1% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 273 | 1 | 2 | 270 | 33.3% | 40.2% |
| Other items | 9,645 | 8,635 | 60 | 950 | 99.3% | 95.2% |
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950 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 | Brighthouse | Lincoln Financial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODS. INC. | January 15, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the special meeting of Universal's stockholders (the "Special Meeting") to a later date or dates, if determined to be necessary or appropriate by the chairman of the Special Meeting, including, without limitation, to solicit additional proxies to approve the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Special Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| US FOODS HOLDING CORP. | May 22, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to adopt a right to call a special stockholder meeting at a 15% aggregate ownership threshold. Corporate Governance |
Other | None | Split 8 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
Split 8 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2025 | Do You Wish to Adopt Cumulative Voting for the Election of the Members of the Board of Directors, Under the Terms of Article 141 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| VAT GP | April 29, 2025 | APPROVE NON-FINANCIAL REPORT Other Social Issues |
Other | Not determined | Split 3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 3 funds |
| VAXCYTE INC. | June 12, 2025 | Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 9 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VECTOR GROUP LTD. | August 20, 2024 | 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 2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VERISIGN INC. | May 22, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to permit stockholder action by written consent. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| VERISIGN INC. | May 22, 2025 | To approve an Amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 20, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Support Shareholder Ability to call for a Shareholder Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
Split 6 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 20, 2025 | To enable the ability of shareholders owning 25% of the Company's common stock to call special meetings of shareholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 11 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 20, 2025 | To limit certain liability of officers as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 8 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 11 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding excessive golden parachutes. Compensation |
Other | Against | Split 8 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
Split 10 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| VIBRA ENERGIA SA | April 16, 2025 | Do You Wish to Adopt Cumulative Voting for the Election of the Members of the Board of Directors, Under the Terms of Article 141 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | None | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC. | October 11, 2024 | To approve the adjournment of the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the share issuance proposal, the authorized preferred share increase proposal or the corporate opportunities proposal (the "adjournment proposal"). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VIPER ENERGY INC. | May 1, 2025 | Adjournment Proposal: To adjourn the special meeting to a later date or time if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes cast at the special meeting to approve the Drop Down Proposal and the Equity Issuance Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of a new director election resignation governance guideline. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 2 FOR, 13 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
Split 3 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
| VISTA OUTDOOR INC. | November 25, 2024 | To approve adjournments of the Special Meeting (i) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is provided to the Vista Outdoor stockholders within a reasonable amount of time in advance of the Special Meeting, (ii) to the extent required by a court of competent jurisdiction, (iii) if there are insufficient shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Vista Outdoor represented to constitute a quorum necessary to conduct the business of the Special Meeting or (iv) to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve the Merger Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VISTRA CORP. | April 30, 2025 | To approve an amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation (as amended and restated, the "Restated Certificate of Incorporation") to provide for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware Law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 10 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
Split 11 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VISTRA CORP. | April 30, 2025 | To approve an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to repeal provisions relating to the waiver of corporate opportunities in favor of former principal stockholders of the Company. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 10 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 12 funds |
| VITAL FARMS INC. | June 11, 2025 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect Delaware law provisions allowing for officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VITESSE ENERGY INC. | March 5, 2025 | The Adjournment Proposal - to approve the adjournment or postponement of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the Stock Issuance Proposal, subject to the provisions of the Arrangement Agreement, dated December 15, 2024, between Vitesse and Lucero. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| VODAFONE GROUP PLC | July 30, 2024 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| W. R. BERKLEY CORP. | June 11, 2025 | A stockholder proposal regarding director election resignation governance policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 8 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| WAL-MART DE MEXICO SAB DE CV | April 10, 2025 | APPROVE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
Split 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 30, 2025 | Approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 4 funds |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 2, 2025 | To approve the Third Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN |
FOR 6 funds |
| WAYSTAR HOLDING CORP | June 4, 2025 | Approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove the existing limit on the maximum size of our board of directors. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| WEC ENERGY GROUP INC. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to support simple majority vote Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
Split 10 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WESBANCO INC. | December 11, 2024 | A proposal to approve the adjournment of the Wesbanco special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Wesbanco special meeting to approve the Merger Agreement or the issuance of shares of Wesbanco common stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement in connection with the Merger. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WESCO INTE | May 22, 2025 | Approve amendments to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide Stockholders with the right to request a special meeting of stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 9 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 11 funds |
| WESCO INTE | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to give Shareholders the ability to call for a special shareholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 5 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 6 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC. | May 6, 2025 | Amend and Restate Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to Add a Right For Shareholders to call a Special Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 9 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 8 funds |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORP. | December 13, 2024 | Approve Transition Plan Assessments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| WEX INC. | May 15, 2025 | To approve an Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 3 funds |
| WHITBREAD PLC | June 19, 2025 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WISE PLC | September 18, 2024 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD. | October 31, 2024 | Approve Farmed Salmon Sourcing Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD. | October 31, 2024 | Approve Farmed Seafood Reporting Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | Split 2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| WORKIVA INC. | May 29, 2025 | Approval of the amendment of Workiva's Certificate of Incorporation to allow for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| XOMA ROYALTY CORP. | May 28, 2025 | Approval of a proposal to authorize the Board to unilaterally amend the By-laws. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 1 fund |
| XOMA ROYALTY CORP. | May 28, 2025 | Approval of an adjournment of the annual meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| 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 | Split 5 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| YAKULT HONSHA CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Amend Articles to Allow Shareholder Meeting Resolutions on Cancellation of Treasury Shares Capital Structure |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| YAKULT HONSHA CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| YAKULT HONSHA CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Cancel the Company's Treasury Shares Capital Structure |
Other | Against | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| ZALANDO SE | May 27, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| ZIMMER BIO | May 29, 2025 | Approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 7 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 9 funds |
| ZOETIS INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a special shareholder meeting improvement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| ZUORA INC. | February 13, 2025 | To adjourn the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Special Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| ZURICH INSURANCE GROUP AG | April 9, 2025 | APPROVE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Other Social Issues |
Other | For | Split 3 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 4 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.