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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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148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 19 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 16 AGAINST |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a tax transparency report. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 19 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 17 AGAINST |
| MERITAGE HOMES CORP. | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to support transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding GHG emissions reduction actions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 17 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 9 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on data collection and advertising practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 9 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on hate targeting marginalized communities. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 12 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on risks of deepfakes in online child exploitation. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 17 AGAINST |
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. | August 20, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting that our Board of Directors commission an independent third-party report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, on our due diligence process to determine whether our customers' use of our products contribute or are linked to violations of international law. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 11 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT | December 10, 2024 | Report on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 18 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on AI Data Sourcing Accountability Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 9 FOR, 7 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 23 funds |
Split 7 FOR, 11 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an energy supply ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Amend the Code of Ethics to enhance policies on non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and whistleblower protection," if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 16 AGAINST |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Issue a Climate Transition Plan," if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Environmental Targets, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 15 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Supplemental Pay Equity Disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 15 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Worker-Driven Social Responsibility, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 15 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding a Supply Chain Management Report, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 15 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| NVIDIA | June 25, 2025 | Approval of a stockholder proposal to modify existing reporting on workforce data. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 14, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 13 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 11 AGAINST |
| OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 9 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Sustainable Packaging Policies for Plastics. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
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 | FOR 13 funds |
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 | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | October 8, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Pay Gap Reporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 14 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| 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 | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 18 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| SKYWEST INC. | May 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 3 funds |
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 | AGAINST 8 funds |
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 |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 13 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| 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 | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| 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 | FOR 8 funds |
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 | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| 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 | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| 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 | FOR 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 6 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on transparency in lobbying. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 19 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| 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 | FOR 11 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Workplace Safety Policies and Practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
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.