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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”.
Vanguard 2024-2025 · Brighthouse 2024-2025 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 73,402 | 53,355 | 5,450 | 14,597 | 90.7% | 85.0% |
| Board proposals | 62,498 | 43,995 | 5,086 | 13,417 | 89.6% | 83.9% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 294 | 13 | 7 | 274 | 65.0% | 42.9% |
| Other items | 10,610 | 9,347 | 357 | 906 | 96.3% | 92.7% |
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20,047 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 | Vanguard | Brighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | April 8, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| 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 | AGAINST 24 funds |
ABSTAIN 5 funds |
| PENN ENTERTAINMENT INC. | June 17, 2025 | Advisory vote on a shareholder proposal regarding commissioning of a report on the effects of a company-wide non-smoking policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| PENN ENTERTAINMENT INC. | June 17, 2025 | The Company's proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the commissioning of a report on the effects of a company-wide non-smoking policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 3 funds |
| RIO TINTO PLC | April 3, 2025 | SHP Requesting Unification Review Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 17, 2024 | A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment); Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC. | May 23, 2025 | The Stockholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Political Spending" Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| ADVANCE LOGISTICS INVESTMENT CORP. | October 10, 2024 | Amend Articles to Make Technical Changes to Asset Management Compensation in Connection with Merger Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ADVANCETEK ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. | June 19, 2025 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AECOM | February 28, 2025 | Vote to approve an amendment to the Company`s Certificate of Incorporation to update the exculpation provision under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 3 funds |
| AEROPORTS DE PARIS ADP | May 15, 2025 | Amend Articles 15 and 20 of Bylaws to Incorporate Legal Changes Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| AEROVIRONMENT | April 1, 2025 | To approve one or more adjournments of the AeroVironment special meeting to a later date or time, if necessary or appropriate, to permit the solicitation of additional votes or proxies if there are not sufficient votes cast at the AeroVironment special meeting to approve proposal 1. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Alexander Dmitrenko Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Maeda, Shogo Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Shimmori, Kenji Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Yoshitake, Hajime Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan for Outside Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Remove Incumbent Director Ito, Junro Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIN HOLDINGS INC. | July 30, 2024 | Remove Incumbent Director Yamazoe, Shigeru Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC. | January 23, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal to Amend the Bylaws to Repeal any Amendments Adopted after September 17, 2023, if Properly Presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES INC. | May 13, 2025 | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal titled "Simple Majority Vote" . Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. | September 5, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ALTIMMUNE INC. | September 26, 2024 | Approve the authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposals. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 12 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | June 11, 2025 | A proposal to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Tax Benefit Preservation Plan. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANE (CAYMAN) INC. | June 19, 2025 | Amend Twenty-First Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and Adopt Twenty-Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. | December 19, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Facilitating Nonbinding Proposal Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. | December 19, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Transition Plan Assessments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| APPLIED DIGITAL CORP. | November 20, 2024 | Approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of any one or more of the foregoing proposals. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ARCA CONTINENTAL SAB DE CV | March 25, 2025 | Approve CEO's Report on Results and Operations of Company, Auditor's Report and Board's Opinion; Approve Board's Report on Activities; Approve Report of Audit and Corporate Practices Committee; Receive Report on Adherence to Fiscal Obligations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 27, 2025 | Approve Interim Dividend Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ARDAGH GROUP SA | May 27, 2025 | Approve Remuneration of Directors Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ARM HOLDINGS PLC | September 11, 2024 | To receive the accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 together with the reports of the directors and the auditors of the Company thereon (the "Annual Report and Accounts"). Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ASKA PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | June 24, 2025 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ASML HOLDING NV | April 23, 2025 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ASML HOLDING NV | April 23, 2025 | Ratification of Management Board Acts Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ASML HOLDING NV | April 23, 2025 | Ratification of Supervisory Board Acts Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ASOS PLC | January 22, 2025 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Amend Statute Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Adam Noga (Supervisory Board Deputy Chairman) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Dariusz Brzeski (Supervisory Board Member) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Jacek Duch (Supervisory Board Chairman) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Piotr Augustyniak (Supervisory Board Member) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Piotr Maciag (Supervisory Board Member) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Piotr Zak (Supervisory Board Member) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASSECO POLAND SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Tobias Solorz (Supervisory Board Member) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AYVENS SA | May 19, 2025 | Amend Articles 14, 16, and 18 of Bylaws to Incorporate Legal Changes Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA S.P.A | April 17, 2025 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA S.P.A | April 17, 2025 | Amendments to Article 14 (Closed-Door Meeting) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA S.P.A | April 17, 2025 | Amendments to Article 15 (Co-Option of Directors) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANCO DE SABADELL SA | March 19, 2025 | Amend Articles Re: Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI SA | April 24, 2025 | Amend Statute Re: Auditor Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BANKINTER SA | March 27, 2025 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANKINTER SA | March 27, 2025 | Authorisation of Legal Formalities Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANKINTER SA | March 27, 2025 | Board Size Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANKINTER SA | March 27, 2025 | Ratification of Board Acts Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BANKINTER SA | March 27, 2025 | Report on Non-Financial Information Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO. LTD. | May 20, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BAYER AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Virtual Meeting) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA | April 29, 2025 | As an Ordinary Shareholder, Would You like to Request a Separate Minority Election of a Member of the Board of Directors, Under the Terms of Article 141 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Corporate Governance |
Other | None | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA | April 29, 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 | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEIGENE HK LINE | May 21, 2025 | THAT THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING BY THE CHAIRMAN, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE ANNUAL MEETING TO APPROVE ANY OF THE PROPOSALS DESCRIBED ABOVE, BE AND IS HEREBY APPROVED Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEIGENE LTD | May 21, 2025 | THAT the adjournment of the Annual Meeting by the chairman, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve any of the proposals described above, be and is hereby approved. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BEIJING JINGNENG POWER CO. LTD. | June 20, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BELC CO. LTD. | May 22, 2025 | Amend Articles to Authorize Board to Determine Income Allocation Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BENEFIT SYSTEMS SA | June 17, 2025 | Amend Statute Re: Supervisory Board Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 15, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| BOSSARD HOLDING AG | April 11, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD. | January 27, 2025 | Approve Increase in Number of Directors from Twelve to Fourteen Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | April 15, 2025 | Board Authorization to Handle Matters in Relation to the 2025 Employee Share Ownership Plan Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | April 15, 2025 | Management Measures for the 2025 Employee Share Ownership Plan Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Adoption of the Rules of Remuneration Management of Directors and Senior Management Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Annual Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Directors' Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Estimated Cap of Ordinary Connected Transactions for 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Purchase of Liability Insurance Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BYD CO LTD. | June 6, 2025 | Supervisors' Report Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CARE PROPERTY INVEST | May 28, 2025 | Approve Change-of-Control Clause Re: Management Agreements Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CARMILA SA | May 14, 2025 | Approve Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CHINA MERCHANTS PORT GROUP CO. LTD. | May 23, 2025 | Approve Deposit and Loan with China Merchants Bank Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA MERCHANTS PORT GROUP CO. LTD. | May 23, 2025 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA OVERSEAS LAND & INVESTMENT LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CORP. LTD. | December 24, 2024 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CIBANCO SA INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE | April 11, 2025 | APPROVE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Amend Articles to Appoint Outside Director as Chairman of the Board Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Amend Articles to Enable Online Attendance to Shareholder Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD. | June 25, 2025 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | May 22, 2025 | Accounts and Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | May 22, 2025 | Authorisation of Political Donations Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | May 22, 2025 | Authority to Set General Meeting Notice Period at 14 Days Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | May 22, 2025 | Waiver of Mandatory Takeover Requirement Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB DE CV | April 8, 2025 | APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CONCENTRIX CORP. | March 25, 2025 | Shareholder proposal - Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Company Documents) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Location of Shareholder Meetings) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Supervisory Board Elections) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Supervisory Board Resignations) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Supervisory Board Size) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Anne Nothing Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Ariane Reinhart Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
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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.