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DWS 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 | 67,898 | 63,711 | 2,444 | 1,743 | 96.3% | 95.2% |
| Board proposals | 53,723 | 50,005 | 2,258 | 1,460 | 95.7% | 94.6% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 254 | 131 | 35 | 88 | 78.9% | 69.2% |
| Other items | 13,921 | 13,575 | 151 | 195 | 98.9% | 98.1% |
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346 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal - Reduce Threshold to Call Special Meetings of Stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 16 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PFIZER INC. | April 24, 2025 | Shareholder Vote Regarding Golden Parachutes Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS PLC | May 13, 2025 | Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | May 14, 2025 | SP 1: Adopt Advanced Generative AI Systems Voluntary Code of Conduct Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | May 14, 2025 | SP 3: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| PPG INDUSTRIES INC. | April 17, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting shareholder approval of certain executive officer severance arrangements. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 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 | FOR 16 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PROSUS NV | August 21, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Non-Executive Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. | May 13, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 9 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| RIO TINTO | April 3, 2025 | APPROVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | Not determined | FOR 10 funds |
Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| RIO TINTO LIMITED | May 1, 2025 | Approve 2025 Climate Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 1: Disclosure of Internal Pay Metrics Used For Executive Compensation Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 2: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 3: Adopt Advanced Generative AI Systems Voluntary Code of Conduct Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 5: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 10, 2025 | SP 7: Report on Loans Made by the Bank in Support of the Circular Economy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 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 15 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SANTANDER BANK POLSKA SA | April 15, 2025 | Amend Statute Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| SANTOS LIMITED | April 10, 2025 | Approve Advisory Vote on Climate Transition Approach Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| SAP SE | May 13, 2025 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| SCOUT24 | June 5, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | FOR 9 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 20, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB | April 1, 2025 | Instruct Board of Directors to Revise SEB Overall Strategy to be in Line with the Paris Agreement Goals Environment or Climate |
Other | None | AGAINST 7 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SOMPO HOLDINGS INC. | June 23, 2025 | Amend Articles to Separate Chairman of the Board and CEO, and Appoint Outside Director as Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 5 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding independent board chair requirements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 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 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| SUMITOMO CORP. | June 20, 2025 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Disclosure of Financial Impact resulting from Failure to Meet 1.5 Degree Celsius Target under the Paris Agreement Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SUMITOMO CORP. | June 20, 2025 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Disclosure of Financial Risk Audit by Statutory Auditor Board Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 27, 2025 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Assessment of Clients' Climate Change Transition Plans Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 27, 2025 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Disclosure of Financial Risk Audit by Audit Committee Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS | April 17, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to permit a combined 10% of stockholders to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 13 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 | FOR 2 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 | FOR 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 10, 2025 | SP 2: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | FOR 4 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 10, 2025 | SP 3: Adopt Advanced Generative AI Systems Voluntary Code of Conduct Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 10, 2025 | SP 5: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 10, 2025 | SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an amended clawback policy if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| UNITED RENTALS INC. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal to Improve Shareholder Written Consent Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 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 15 funds |
Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| UPM-KYMMENE OYJ | March 27, 2025 | Allow Shareholder Meetings to be Held by Electronic Means Only Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VOESTALPINE AG | July 3, 2024 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VONOVIA SE | May 28, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD. | October 31, 2024 | Approve Farmed Salmon Sourcing Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 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 | FOR 9 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
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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.