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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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270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. | December 10, 2024 | To consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal - Report on Charitable Giving. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Sustainable Packaging Policies for Plastics. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 3 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| PFIZER INC. | April 24, 2025 | Issue a Report Evaluating the Risks Related to Religious Discrimination Against Employees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| PLANET FITNESS INC. | May 6, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding EEO-1 report disclosure policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | None | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| PPL CORP. | May 16, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal regarding Independent Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | October 8, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Pay Gap Reporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | October 8, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Pay Gap Reporting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PULTEGROUP INC. | April 30, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on adoption of Paris-aligned emission reduction goals, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled Protect Retirement Benefits. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RTX CORP. | May 1, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| RTX CORP. | May 1, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SKYWEST INC. | May 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | May 14, 2025 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 17, 2024 | A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment); Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 1 fund |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS CO. | April 16, 2025 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on respecting workforce civil liberties Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding conducting a net zero audit Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing assumptions underlying continued reliance on fossil fuel-based energy Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on human rights risks related to labor organizing. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 8 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an annual emissions congruency report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an annual emissions congruency report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on discrimination risks related to charitable giving. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 8 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting disclosure on cage-free egg commitments in China and Japan. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 8 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| STATE STREET CORP. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report disclosing whether and how the Company addresses transition of workers and fairness to communities in its transition finance strategy, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| SYSCO CORP. | November 15, 2024 | To consider a stockholder proposal related to establishing measurable, time bound targets for ensuring group sow housing for its private brand pork products. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| TARGET CORP. | June 11, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on how affirmative action initiatives impact Target's risks related to actual and perceived discrimination. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORP. | May 22, 2025 | To report on strategies and programs for improving maternal health outcomes. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| TERADYNE | May 9, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to prepare a report about political contributions and expenditures. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC. | May 15, 2025 | An Advisory Vote on a Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Adoption of a Policy Requiring the Disclosure of Texas Roadhouse's Consolidated EEO-1 Report Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | May 2, 2025 | Consideration of a shareholder proposal requesting that the Company adopt independently verified short- and medium-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, inclusive of emissions from its full value chain. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal relating to a report on climate-related pricing and coverage decisions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | March 20, 2025 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | March 20, 2025 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting consideration of participation in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 17 funds |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding an emissions reduction assessment, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding single-use plastics, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding worker-driven social responsibility, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| U.S. BANCORP | April 15, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding a report on board oversight of risks relating to discrimination. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | May 8, 2025 | To prepare a report on the risks arising from voluntary carbon-reduction commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Discrimination in advertising services Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Lead-sheathed cable report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on gender-based compensation gaps and associated risks. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 12 AGAINST, 11 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 17 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on transparency in lobbying. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 11 AGAINST, 11 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on policy on merchant category codes. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 12 AGAINST, 11 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 17 funds |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 30, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on cigarette waste. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 7 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 8 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
Split 2 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Report on Delays in Revising Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Report on Reduction of Plastic Packaging and Recyclability Claims Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Request for Third-Party Assessment of Company Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Information Requests Related to Medication Use by Customers and Employees Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Respect Civil Liberties in Advertising Services Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Revisit Plastics Packaging Policies Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WARRIOR MET COAL INC. | April 23, 2025 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution requesting an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining, if properly presented. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 1 fund |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC. | May 1, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and targets. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| WYNN RESORTS LTD. | April 30, 2025 | To consider and vote on a shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors commission and disclose a report on the potential cost savings through the adoption of a smokefree policy for the Company's properties. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Faith-Based Employee Resource Groups. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Workplace Safety Policies and Practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.