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DWS 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 | 60,514 | 54,275 | 1,902 | 4,337 | 96.6% | 94.1% |
| Board proposals | 48,804 | 43,550 | 1,591 | 3,663 | 96.5% | 93.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 254 | 106 | 43 | 105 | 71.1% | 60.4% |
| Other items | 11,456 | 10,619 | 268 | 569 | 97.5% | 95.8% |
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43 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 | DWS | Lincoln Financial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. SMITH CORP. | April 8, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting a Board report on our hiring practices with respect to formerly incarcerated people, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | April 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal request report on lobbying alignment with Bank of America's climate goals Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 16 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| BEST BUY CO. INC. | June 13, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal entitled "Publish a Report on the Company's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Efforts in its Human Capital Management Strategy" Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| BOYD GAMIN | May 8, 2025 | Advisory vote on the stockholder proposal regarding the commissioning of a report on the effects of a company-wide non-smoking policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC. | June 10, 2025 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF A SMOKEFREE POLICY FOR CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTIES. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| CARRIER GLOBAL CORP. | April 9, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 12 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| CITIGROUP INC. | April 29, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financing. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| COCA-COLA CO. | April 30, 2025 | Vote on shareowner proposal regarding an assessment of non-sugar sweeteners Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | July 17, 2024 | Stockholder proposal on circular packaging. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | July 17, 2024 | Stockholder proposal on greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | July 17, 2024 | Stockholder proposal on managing supply chain water risk. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | September 18, 2024 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company comply with WHO guidelines for antimicrobials for food-producing animals in the supply chain if properly presented at the meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. | May 29, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal to adopt a comprehensive human rights policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. | May 29, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal to publish a report on employee access to timely, quality healthcare. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | May 19, 2025 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding board matrix disclosure. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| FIRSTENERG | May 21, 2025 | Report on Lobbying Activity and Policies Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Human Rights Impact Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | April 24, 2025 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding an amendment to Patient Safety and Quality of Care Committee charter. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | April 24, 2025 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding report on acquisition strategy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE CO. | April 2, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled: "Transparency in Lobbying" Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| HORMEL FOODS CORP. | January 28, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting publication of targets for significantly increasing group sow housing in the Company's supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| INTEL CORP. | May 6, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on an ethical impact assessment, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. | May 12, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company's LGBTQIA+ Equity and Inclusion Efforts Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| KROGER CO. | June 26, 2025 | Report on adopting a third-party mandated framework on U.S. farmers. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| KROGER CO. | June 26, 2025 | Report on safeguarding the privacy of consumer health data. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| LENNAR CORP. | April 9, 2025 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion efforts in its human capital management strategy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| LYFT INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding an assessment of Lyft's use of artificial intelligence, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Assessment of the Company's supplier and partner code of conduct due diligence process Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Report on Climate lobbying Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Third-party report assessing effectiveness of implementation of human rights policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| 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 | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| RTX CORP. | May 1, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS CO. | April 16, 2025 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 3 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 | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| 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 | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| 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 | FOR 4 funds |
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 | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 12 funds |
AGAINST 13 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 | FOR 12 funds |
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 | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 14 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 | FOR 9 funds |
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 | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 6 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.