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Vanguard 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 | 94,997 | 86,137 | 5,768 | 3,092 | 93.7% | 92.7% |
| Board proposals | 74,087 | 66,390 | 5,096 | 2,601 | 92.9% | 91.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 258 | 94 | 37 | 127 | 71.8% | 60.7% |
| Other items | 20,652 | 19,653 | 635 | 364 | 96.9% | 96.2% |
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364 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 21, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding simple majority vote Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 21 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 6 funds |
| SPARTANNASH CO. | May 21, 2025 | Proposal to Provide Shareholders the Right to Call Special Meetings of Shareholders at a 15% Ownership Threshold, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 17 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding independent board chair requirements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 28 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 | Split 1 FOR, 35 AGAINST |
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 | AGAINST 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 | AGAINST 8 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 8 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | October 29, 2024 | Amend Management Measures for Raised Funds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | October 29, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | October 29, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO. LTD. | October 29, 2024 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Supervisors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TD SYNNEX CORP. | April 2, 2025 | Board of Directors' proposal on creation of a stockholder right to call a special meeting of stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 19 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 2 funds |
| TD SYNNEX CORP. | April 2, 2025 | Charter amendment limiting liability of certain officers Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 19 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| TD SYNNEX CORP. | April 2, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting, if properly presented. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 19 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | April 23, 2025 | Approval of a stockholder proposal to support shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 21 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| TELEFLEX INC. | May 9, 2025 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding continuous holding requirement for calling a special stockholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS | April 17, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to permit a combined 10% of stockholders to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 9 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
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 | AGAINST 28 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 | AGAINST 28 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | May 2, 2025 | Consideration of a shareholder proposal asking the Board of Directors to amend the Company policy on recoupment of incentive pay to apply to each Named Executive Officer and to state that conduct or negligence - not merely misconduct - shall trigger mandatory application of that policy and to report to shareholders in each annual meeting proxy the results of any deliberations regarding the policy. Compensation |
Other | Against | Split 2 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| THE TRADE DESK, INC. | November 14, 2024 | The approval of one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve Proposal 1. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 3 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal relating to ratification of golden parachutes, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Compensation |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| 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 | AGAINST 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. | June 12, 2025 | Amend Articles to Adopt Board Structure with Audit Committee - Amend Provisions on Number of Directors - Authorize Directors to Execute Day to Day Operations without Full Board Approval Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 7 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. | May 15, 2025 | To approve the amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law and to make certain conforming changes. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 31 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | May 14, 2025 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| TRIUMPH GROUP INC. | August 8, 2024 | To consider a stockholder proposal to adopt a policy and amend the Company's governing documents so that two separate people hold the office of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 6, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding the disaggregation of shareholder voting results. Capital Structure |
Other | Against | Split 3 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| The Weir Group Plc | April 24, 2025 | Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an amended clawback policy if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC. | May 21, 2025 | Advisory vote on stockholder proposal regarding removal of the one-year stock ownership holding period required for stockholders to call a special meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| UNITED RENTALS INC. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal to Improve Shareholder Written Consent Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
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 | Split 2 FOR, 42 AGAINST |
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 7 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VALE SA | April 30, 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 | Against | Split 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
ABSTAIN 5 funds |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2025 | Elect Adriana de Andrade Sole as Fiscal Council Member and Pedro Zannoni as Alternate Appointed by Tempo Capital Gestao de Recursos Ltda., Alaska Investimentos Ltda. and Others Director Elections |
Other | None | Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2025 | Elect Marcio de Souza as Fiscal Council Member and Alessandra Eloy Gadelha as Alternate Appointed by Caixa de Previdencia dos Funcionarios do Banco do Brasil - Previ Director Elections |
Other | None | Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| VALE SA | April 30, 2025 | Elect Raphael Manhaes Martins as Fiscal Council Member and Jandaraci Ferreira de Araujo as Alternate Appointed by Tempo Capital Gestao de Recursos Ltda., Alaska Investimentos Ltda. and Others Director Elections |
Other | None | Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| VAXCYTE INC. | June 12, 2025 | Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 14 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| VECTOR GROUP LTD. | August 20, 2024 | Advisory vote on a stockholder proposal requesting the Company to amend its governing documents to require the Chairman of the Board of Directors to be an independent director. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 20, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Support Shareholder Ability to call for a Shareholder Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS INC. | May 20, 2025 | To enable the ability of shareholders owning 25% of the Company's common stock to call special meetings of shareholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | Split 23 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding excessive golden parachutes. Compensation |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of a new director election resignation governance guideline. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 6 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| VISTRA CORP. | April 30, 2025 | To approve an amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation (as amended and restated, the "Restated Certificate of Incorporation") to provide for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware Law. Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 24 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| VOESTALPINE AG | July 3, 2024 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VONOVIA SE | May 28, 2025 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2027 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| W. R. BERKLEY CORP. | June 11, 2025 | A stockholder proposal regarding director election resignation governance policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| WAYSTAR HOLDING CORP | June 4, 2025 | Approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove the existing limit on the maximum size of our board of directors. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 2 FOR, 12 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| WESCO INTE | May 22, 2025 | Approve amendments to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide Stockholders with the right to request a special meeting of stockholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 22 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 2 funds |
| WESCO INTE | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to give Shareholders the ability to call for a special shareholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | Split 2 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD. | October 31, 2024 | Approve Farmed Salmon Sourcing Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 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 | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| ZHEJIANG LONGSHENG GROUP CO. LTD. | May 30, 2025 | Elect Gong Han as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG LONGSHENG GROUP CO. LTD. | May 30, 2025 | Elect He Xubin as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG LONGSHENG GROUP CO. LTD. | May 30, 2025 | Elect Lu Bangyi as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG LONGSHENG GROUP CO. LTD. | May 30, 2025 | Elect Ruan Cunfan as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG LONGSHENG GROUP CO. LTD. | May 30, 2025 | Elect Yao Jianfang as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGENT CONTROLS CO. LTD. | December 30, 2024 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association and Related Rules Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGENT CONTROLS CO. LTD. | December 30, 2024 | Approve Issuance of H Shares and Listing on Market to Amend Articles of Associations and Related Rules Corporate Governance |
Other | For | Split 4 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 25, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.