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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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236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | ELECT SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | FIX SIZE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | Advisory Vote on Shareholders' Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| MEDPACE HOLDINGS, INC. | May 15, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding giving shareholders an ability to call for a special shareholder meeting, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to improve shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | January 15, 2026 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Say-on-Pay |
Other | For | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| MKS INC. | May 11, 2026 | A shareholder proposal to reduce the threshold percentage of shareholders required to call a special meeting of shareholders from 40% to 10%, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| MURPHY USA INC. | May 7, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| NETAPP, INC. | September 10, 2025 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding support for Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| NETFLIX, INC. | June 4, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 4 - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent," if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| NTT, Inc. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Ensure Equal Treatment of Management Proposals and Shareholder Proposals in Voting via the Internet Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| NTT, Inc. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Relax Limit of Number of Characters in Shareholder Proposal Justification Statements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| ORLEN SA | June 9, 2026 | Elect Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | April 30, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding special meeting ownership threshold, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. | April 16, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring an independent board chair, if properly presented Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | May 12, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| REVVITY, INC. | April 28, 2026 | To approve the shareholder proposal regarding Executives to Retain Significant Stock. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ROOT, INC. | June 3, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to allow for exculpation of certain officers. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Raiffeisen Bank International AG | April 9, 2026 | Elect Thomas Wass as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| Rinnai Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Royal Bank of Canada | April 9, 2026 | SP 10: Report on Loans Made by the Bank in Support of the Circular Economy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Royal Bank of Canada | April 9, 2026 | SP 7: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SELECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION | April 23, 2026 | Non-Binding Advisory Vote on a Company Proposal to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of stockholders at a 25% ownership threshold. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SELECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION | April 23, 2026 | Non-Binding Advisory Vote on a Stockholder Proposal to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of stockholders at a 10% ownership threshold, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to limit the liability of officers as permitted by law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SERVICENOW, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 20 funds |
| SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. | May 15, 2026 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend per Share Equals to 60 Percent of Earnings per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SYNOPSYS, INC. | April 16, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding 'stockholders' right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| Shopify Inc. | June 16, 2026 | Adopt a Policy on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") in the Company's Business and Operations Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | May 5, 2026 | SP 1: Report on Sustainability Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| TBS Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend Equals to 60 Percent of Earnings per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TBS Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | April 16, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to permit stockholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORPORATION | November 6, 2025 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special stockholder meeting from 25% to 10%. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | April 17, 2026 | Action by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| THE CIGNA GROUP | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | April 29, 2026 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on the Company's plans to increase sustainability disclosure Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC. | November 13, 2025 | Approval of Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate the Monetary Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Delaware Law and to Make Certain Miscellaneous Changes to Article IV thereof. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt written consent rights for shareholders Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Ability to Call a Special Meeting Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 7: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Abolish Advisory Posts Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. | June 25, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| U-HAUL HOLDING COMPANY | August 21, 2025 | A proposal received from Company stockholder proponents to ratify and affirm the decisions and actions taken by the Board of Directors and executive officers of the Company with respect to U-HAUL HOLDING COMPANY, its subsidiaries, and its various constituencies for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Advisory vote on stockholder proposal entitled "Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent". Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 17 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 18 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| Volvo AB | April 8, 2026 | Approve Publication of a Report on Company's Climate Policy Commitments and Alignment with the Paris Agreement Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 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.