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American Century 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 57,996 | 56,129 | 1,703 | 164 | 97.1% | 96.9% |
| Board proposals | 47,146 | 45,571 | 1,438 | 137 | 96.9% | 96.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 172 | 116 | 56 | 0 | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Other items | 10,678 | 10,442 | 209 | 27 | 98.0% | 97.9% |
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1,867 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 | American Century | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Corporation | August 5, 2025 | Election of Directors: Preston D. Wigner (3-year Term) Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| VAALCO ENERGY, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve amendments to the VAALCO Energy, Inc. 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance, revise share reservation and recycling rules, and extend the term of such plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VAIL RESORTS, INC. | December 9, 2025 | Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VALHI, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: Loretta J. Feehan Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| VALHI, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: Michael S. Simmons Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| VALHI, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Nonbinding advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VALVOLINE INC. | January 28, 2026 | Approval of the Valvoline Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| VALVOLINE INC. | January 28, 2026 | Non-binding Advisory Resolution Approving our Executive Compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's amended and restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended to increase the aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance thereunder. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VERA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | May 21, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VERACYTE, INC. | June 10, 2026 | The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in our proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VERASTEM, INC. | May 21, 2026 | To approve an advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VERINT SYSTEMS INC. | November 18, 2025 | Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Verint's named executive officers in connection with the Merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VERISIGN, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. | September 22, 2025 | To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related named executive officer compensation that will or may be paid to Veritex's named executive officers in connection with the merger (the "Veritex compensation proposal"). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Approval of Verizon's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | May 13, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 18 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| VERTIV HOLDINGS CO | June 17, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| VESTIS CORPORATION | February 18, 2026 | To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VIATRIS INC. | May 15, 2026 | Approval of, on a non-binding advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers of the Company. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | November 12, 2025 | Amendment and Restatement of 2003 Equity Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VIR BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | May 26, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION | July 24, 2025 | Advisory (non-binding) approval of the Company's executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION | July 24, 2025 | Approval of an amendment to the Virginia National Bankshares Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 150,000 shares. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VIRIDIAN THERAPEUTICS, INC. | June 2, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. | May 18, 2026 | To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VITAL ENERGY, INC. | December 12, 2025 | a proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Vital's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Mergers (the "Vital Advisory Compensation Proposal"). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VITAL FARMS, INC. | June 10, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| VOYAGER THERAPEUTICS, INC. | June 9, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VUSION | June 4, 2026 | Reelect Thierry Gadou as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Kevin Begley Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Prasad Pola Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Stephen F. Rooney Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Steven Crystal Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Visa Inc. | January 27, 2026 | To elect the eleven director nominees named in the proxy statement: William Ready Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 18 funds |
AGAINST 18 funds |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Dr. Abraham Ludomirski Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Michael J. Cody Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Raanan Zilberman Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Precision Group, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Nava Swersky Sofer Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Vishay Precision Group, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Sejal Shah Gulati Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Vox Royalty Corp. | May 27, 2026 | Elect Director Joseph Gallucci Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | May 13, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers; and Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WACKER NEUSON SE | May 13, 2026 | Elect Christian Rast to the Supervisory Board Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. | July 11, 2025 | To approve, by nonbinding, advisory vote, certain compensation arrangements for the Company's named executive officers in connection with the Merger (the "Merger-Related Compensation Proposal"). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| WARBY PARKER INC. | June 8, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WATSCO, INC. | June 1, 2026 | Election of Director: Ana Lopez-Blazquez Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD | August 5, 2025 | To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| WD-40 COMPANY | December 12, 2025 | To hold an advisory vote to approve executive compensation; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT INC. | June 3, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (Say on Pay). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION | November 20, 2025 | Approval on an advisory basis of the named executive officer compensation disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| WEX INC. | May 14, 2026 | To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis the compensation of our Named Executive Officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | Contested | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION | April 21, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve Whirlpool Corporation's executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WIDEOPENWEST, INC. | December 3, 2025 | To approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable by the Company to its named executive officers in connection with the Merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WILLDAN GROUP, INC. | June 17, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to the Company's 2008 Performance Incentive Plan (the "2008 Plan"), including an increase in the number of shares available for grant under the 2008 Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Election of directors: William Ready Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORPORATION | June 5, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the named executive officers of WillScot Holdings Corporation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WINGSTOP INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | December 16, 2025 | Approve our amended and restated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WK Kellogg Co. | September 19, 2025 | The Advisory Compensation Proposal - To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to WK Kellogg's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WOODWARD, INC. | January 28, 2026 | Vote on an advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WORKDAY INC | June 16, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 19 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| WORKIVA INC. | May 28, 2026 | Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Workiva Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares that may be issued under the Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. | September 23, 2025 | Approve the Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 2025 Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. | September 23, 2025 | Approve, on an advisory basis, a resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| WORTHINGTON STEEL INC | September 24, 2025 | Approve, on an advisory basis, a resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| WUXI APPTEC CO., LTD. | April 28, 2026 | Adopt 2026 H Share Award and Trust Scheme Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment and restatement of our amended and restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase the authorized shares by 3,000,000 shares. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | June 9, 2026 | ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Anthony J. Noto Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
WITHHOLD 7 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: David A. Dunbar Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Joseph W. Reitmeier Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Kenneth Napolitano Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Merilee Raines Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Michael J. Dubose Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Rebecca J. Boll Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Weis Markets, Inc. | April 30, 2026 | Election of Directors: Harold G. Graber Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Weis Markets, Inc. | April 30, 2026 | Election of Directors: Jonathan H. Weis Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Whitecap Resources Inc. | May 13, 2026 | Elect Director Glenn A. McNamara Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
WITHHOLD 3 funds |
| Workday, Inc. | June 16, 2026 | Election of Class II Directors: Mark J. Hawkins Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 18 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| XENCOR, INC. | June 16, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC | June 2, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| XERIS BIOPHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| XEROX HOLDINGS CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | Approve an amendment to the Xerox Holdings Corporation 2024 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| XEROX HOLDINGS CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | Approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| XOMETRY, INC. | June 16, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| XPLR INFRASTRUCTURE, LP | May 6, 2026 | Approval of the XPLR Infrastructure, LP Amended and Restated 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| YELP INC. | June 5, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Yelp's named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| YUBICO AB | May 5, 2026 | APPROVE ALTERNATIVE EQUITY PLAN FINANCING Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| YUBICO AB | May 5, 2026 | APPROVE EQUITY PLAN FINANCING THROUGH ISSUANCE OF CLASS C SHARES Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| YUBICO AB | May 5, 2026 | APPROVE PERFORMANCE BASED SHARE PLAN LTI 2026 Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| YUBICO AB | May 5, 2026 | APPROVE REMUNERATION REPORT Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 26, 2026 | Elect Director Ueno, Yoshinori Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 26, 2026 | Elect Director Yamada, Noboru Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Yum China Holdings, Inc. | May 28, 2026 | Election of Directors: Zhe (David) Wei Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | May 19, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officers' compensation ("Say-on-Pay"). Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | May 19, 2026 | Approval of 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| ZETA GLOBAL HOLDINGS CORP. | June 16, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built November 1, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.