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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPAY, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chair requirement, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. | April 30, 2026 | Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding Shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CVS HEALTH CORPORATION | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal for Reducing the Threshold for Our Stockholder Right to Act By Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Hayashi, Kingo Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Katsuno, Satoru Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation | May 2, 2026 | A nonbinding shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| DANA INCORPORATED | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DEERE & COMPANY | February 25, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on shareholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | June 18, 2026 | A shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | June 18, 2026 | A shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for the election of directors. Director Elections |
Other | Not determined | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Alexander von zur Muehlen for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Bernd Leukert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Christian Sewing for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Claudio de Sanctis for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Fabrizio Campelli for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member James von Moltke for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Laura Padovani for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Marcus Chromik (from May 1, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Olivier Vigneron (until May 19, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Rebecca Short for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Stefan Simon (until April 30, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Alexander Wynaendts for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Claudia Fieber for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Dagmar Valcarcel (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Florian Haggenmiller for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Schulze for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Witter for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Gerlinde Siebert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Jan Duscheck for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member John Thain for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Juergen Toegel for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Kirsty Roth (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Klaus Moosmayer (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Manja Eifert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mayree Clark for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Michele Trogni for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Norbert Winkeljohann for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Sigmar Gabriel for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Stephan Szukalski for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Susanne Bleidt for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Theodor Weimer (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Timo Heider for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Yngve Slyngstad for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DOMINION ENERGY, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| DOVER CORPORATION | May 8, 2026 | To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| DT MIDSTREAM, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal on Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Designer Brands Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend the provisions relating to director and officer indemnification and related matters. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EDISON INTERNATIONAL | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Retention of Equity Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy and amend the bylaws to require an independent board chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| ENTEGRIS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal: Providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ENTEGRIS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| EQUIFAX INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to lower the ownership threshold to call a special meeting of shareholders to 10%. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| ETSY, INC. | June 9, 2026 | Advisory vote on a stockholder proposal to govern by majority vote. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EVERQUOTE, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | May 27, 2026 | Proposal requesting Company to modify its Voluntary Retail Voting Program to provide multiple options not aligned with the Board's recommendations Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| FEDEX CORPORATION | September 29, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP. | May 20, 2026 | Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | April 30, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| GOLDCREST Co., Ltd. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY | June 11, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - Give Shareholders the Ability to call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 12, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal: Give Shareholders an Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Global-e Online Ltd. | May 11, 2026 | Authorize Amir Schlachet, CEO, to Serve as Chairperson Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | April 23, 2026 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholders' right to act by written consent. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 22, 2026 | Shareowner Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 17 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| ICU MEDICAL, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, a stockholder proposal to establish a 10% stockholder special meeting right. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 28, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC. | June 8, 2026 | Ratification of the Second Amended and Restated Rights Agreement. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Iyogin Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Miyoshi, Kenji Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| JABIL INC. | January 22, 2026 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting stockholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| JD SPORTS FASHION PLC | July 2, 2025 | Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Changyi Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Wufengshan Toll Bridge Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Yichang Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 19, 2026 | Independent board chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| Juventus Football Club SpA | November 7, 2025 | Amend Company Bylaws Re: Article 13 Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Juventus Football Club SpA | November 7, 2025 | Approve Capital Increase with Preemptive Rights; Amend Company Bylaws Re: Article 5 Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Juventus Football Club SpA | November 7, 2025 | Proposal to Address Extraordinary Business Items Before Ordinary Business Items Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| KAO CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Appoint Three Individuals to Investigate Status of Operations and Property of the Company including Potential Failures of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Board Oversight related to Palm Oil, Paper and Pulp Supply Chains Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Amend Articles of Incorporation (Lead Independent Director) (Shareholder Proposal) Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Disclosure of the NAV Discount as a Major Financial Indicator in the Corporate Value-Up Plan Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Reinforcement of the Shareholder Return Policy by Increasing the Monetization of LG Energy Solution Stakes and Utilizing Proceeds for Share Buybacks and Cancellation Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Review by the Compensation Committee of the Introduction of Stock-Based Compensation to the Existing Executive Compensation Plan and Incorporating NAV Discount and ROE as Additional KPIs Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| LINDE PLC | July 29, 2025 | A shareholder proposal requesting an annual report regarding the alignment of the Company's direct and indirect lobbying activities with the Company's 2050 climate neutrality ambition. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| LITHIA MOTORS, INC. | April 30, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal requesting a change to our board leadership structure, if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | May 12, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Requiring Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| LUNDIN MINING CORP | May 7, 2026 | SP 1: Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reduction Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Loblaw Companies Limited | May 12, 2026 | Disclose Company's Progress Toward Ending Property Controls Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Add New Article 16 Re: Indemnity Provision Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED | July 24, 2025 | Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's strategies and action plans to mitigate material environmental risks. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | July 1, 2025 | Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | June 25, 2026 | To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| MASCO CORPORATION | May 8, 2026 | Consideration of stockholder proposal on shareholder right to call a special meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | June 16, 2026 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 19 funds |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | APPROVE COLLECTIVE SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | APPROVE DECISION ON COVERING COSTS OF CONVOCATION OF EGM Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 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.