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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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1,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Georg F. W. Schaeffler Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Gunter Dunkel Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Hasan Allak Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Isabel Corinna Knauf Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Jorg Schonfelder Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Katja Garcia Vila Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Kevin Borck Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Klaus Rosenfeld Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Lorenz Pfau Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Matthias Ebenau Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Matthias Tote Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Michael Iglhaut Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Nikolai Setzer Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Olaf Schick Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Philip Nelles Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Philipp von Hirschheydt Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Rolf Nonnenmacher Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Sabine Neuss Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Satish Khatu Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Stefan E. Buchner Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Stefan Scholz Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 25, 2025 | Ratify Wolfgang Reitzle Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| COWAY CO. LTD. | March 31, 2025 | Amend Articles of Incorporation (Differentiated Cumulative Voting for Directors) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC. | November 21, 2024 | NOMINEE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPANY: Michael W. Goodwin Director Elections |
Other | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| CRICUT INC. | May 28, 2025 | To approve the amendment of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to permit the exculpation of certain officers. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 12 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CSN MINERACAO SA | April 16, 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 | Not determined | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CSN MINERACAO SA | April 16, 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 | Not determined | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CSN MINERACAO SA | April 16, 2025 | Do You Wish to Request Installation of a Fiscal Council, Under the Terms of Article 161 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| D'IETEREN GROUP | December 6, 2024 | Approve Change-of-Control Clause Re: Potential Transfer of Pledged Assets Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| DAI NIPPON TORYO CO. LTD. | June 24, 2025 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Annual Dividend Equals to 5 Percent of Equity Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG | May 27, 2025 | Amendments to Articles (Virtual Meeting) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DALATA HOTEL GROUP PLC | April 30, 2025 | Approve Amendments to the Constitution of the Company Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DASSAULT AVIATION SA | May 16, 2025 | Amend Articles of Bylaws to Incorporate Legal Changes Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| DASSAULT AVIATION SA | May 16, 2025 | Approve Transaction with GIMD Re: Lease for the Building Seine Rive Ouest Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| DFI RETAIL GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. | May 2, 2025 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DIP CORP. | May 22, 2025 | Amend Articles to Allow Virtual Only Shareholder Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DOLLARAMA INC. | June 11, 2025 | SP 6: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DRAEGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA | May 9, 2025 | Approve Discharge of Personally Liable Partner for Fiscal Year 2024 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DROPBOX INC. | May 15, 2025 | A stockholder proposal to impose vesting provisions on our Class B common stock. Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | June 11, 2025 | Deep Track Nominees: Brett A. Erkman Director Elections |
Other | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 2 funds |
| DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | June 11, 2025 | Deep Track Nominees: Donald J. Santel Director Elections |
Other | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 2 funds |
| DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | June 11, 2025 | Deep Track's proposal to amend the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws to repeal each provision of, or amendment to, the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted by the Board without stockholder approval subsequent to November 6, 2018. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| EASTERN AIR LOGISTICS CO. LTD. | December 20, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions with China Eastern Airlines Group and Its Subsidiaries Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EMBRAER 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 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EQUINOR ASA | May 14, 2025 | Advisory Vote on Energy Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EQUINOR ASA | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Alignment with Majority Shareholder Expectations Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EUROBANK ERGASIAS SERVICES & HOLDINGS SA | April 30, 2025 | Amend Article 12 Re: Allow Shareholder Meetings to be Held in Virtual-Only Format Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EZAKI GLICO CO. LTD. | March 25, 2025 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EZAKI GLICO CO. LTD. | March 25, 2025 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FB FINANCIAL CORP. | June 26, 2025 | To adjourn the FB Financial special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if, immediately prior to such adjournment, there are not sufficient votes to approve the FB Financial share issuance proposal or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of FB Financial common stock (the "FB Financial adjournment proposal"). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| FLEX LNG LTD | May 8, 2025 | AUTHORIZE BOARD TO FILL VACANCIES Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO SAB DE CV | April 11, 2025 | APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| FUBON FINANCIAL HOLDING CO. LTD. | June 13, 2025 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| FUBOTV INC. | June 17, 2025 | Approval of the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of Proposal 4. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FUSHENG PRECISION CO. LTD. | June 19, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Shareholder's General Meeting Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GESTAMP AUTOMOCION SA | May 8, 2025 | Advisory Vote on the ESG 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE | June 5, 2025 | Fix Number of Board of Directors at Eight Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS INC. | August 14, 2024 | To approve Article VIII of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to permit officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GOLDCREST CO. LTD. | June 20, 2025 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GRIFOLS SA | June 4, 2025 | Amend Article 7 of General Meeting Regulations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| GRUMA SAB DE CV | April 25, 2025 | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GRUPO MEXICO S.A.B. DE C.V | April 30, 2025 | Approve Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GUANGDONG PROVINCIAL EXPRESSWAY DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. | December 12, 2024 | Approve Signing of Supplemental Agreement to Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC. | March 28, 2025 | Amend Articles to Allow Shareholder Meeting Resolutions on Cancellation of Treasury Shares Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC. | March 28, 2025 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC. | March 28, 2025 | Cancel the Company's Treasury Shares Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT INC. | March 28, 2025 | Disclose Reasons for Change in Fixed Compensation for Representative Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GUODIAN NANJING AUTOMATION CO. LTD. | May 22, 2025 | Approve Financial Service Agreements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| HENGTONG OPTIC-ELECTRIC CO. LTD. | December 26, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Framework Agreement and Daily Related Party Transactions for Financial Services Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| HI-LEX CORP. | January 25, 2025 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HI-LEX CORP. | January 25, 2025 | Approve Additional Allocation of Income so that Final Dividend per Share Equals to JPY 41 Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HI-LEX CORP. | January 25, 2025 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HIMALAYA SHIPPING LTD. | May 21, 2025 | Authorize Board to Fill Vacancies Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| HISAKA WORKS LTD. | June 27, 2025 | Amend Articles to Mandate Shareholder Approval for Income Allocation and Allow Shareholder Proposals on Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HISAKA WORKS LTD. | June 27, 2025 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Final Dividend Equals to JPY 66 per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HOKKAIDO ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC. | June 26, 2025 | Amend Articles to Abolish Advisory Posts Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HOKKAIDO ELECTRIC POWER CO. INC. | June 26, 2025 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors and Advisors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HOKKAN HOLDINGS LTD. | June 27, 2025 | Amend Articles to Review Rationale of Holding Shares Held for Purposes Other Than Pure Investment and Disclose Review Results Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HOKURIKU ELECTRIC POWER CO. | June 26, 2025 | Amend Articles to Ban Appointment of Advisors Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HOKURIKU ELECTRIC POWER CO. | June 26, 2025 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors, Statutory Auditors, and Advisors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HUAFON CHEMICAL CO. LTD. | April 29, 2025 | Approve Whitewash Waiver and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| HYUNDAI MOBIS CO. LTD. | March 19, 2025 | Approve Financial Statements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ICADE SA | May 13, 2025 | Approve Company's Biodiversity Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ICADE SA | May 13, 2025 | Approve Company's Climate Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ID LOGISTICS GROUP | June 3, 2025 | Amend Article 15-1 and 17 of Bylaws Re: Age Limit of Chairman of the Board, CEO and Vice-CEO Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| IMMUNOCORE HOLDINGS PLC | May 15, 2025 | To authorize the Company to make political donations/incur political expenditure Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| IMMUNOCORE HOLDINGS PLC | May 15, 2025 | To receive and adopt our U.K. statutory annual accounts and reports for the year ended December 31, 2024. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| IMPERIAL OIL LTD. | May 8, 2025 | Amend By-Law No. 1 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| INGLES MARKETS INC. | March 3, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to increase the size of the Company's board of directors. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| IOCHPE-MAXION SA | April 16, 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 | Not determined | ABSTAIN 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| IOCHPE-MAXION SA | April 16, 2025 | Do You Wish to Request Installation of a Fiscal Council, Under the Terms of Article 161 of the Brazilian Corporate Law? Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | ABSTAIN 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| IONEER LTD. | November 1, 2024 | Approve the Amendments to the Company's Constitution Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ISE CHEMICALS CORP. | March 27, 2025 | Amend Articles to Authorize Share Buybacks at Board's Discretion - Authorize Board to Determine Income Allocation Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | April 17, 2025 | As a Preferred 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 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | April 17, 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 | Not determined | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | April 17, 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 | Not determined | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ITAUSA SA | April 30, 2025 | As a Preferred 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 |
| JBS 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 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JBS 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 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JBS SA | May 23, 2025 | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
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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.