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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. | February 10, 2026 | Merger-Related Compensation Proposal: Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Essential Utilities, Inc. in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. | November 5, 2025 | To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Advisory vote on executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approval of amendments to the amended 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| EVENTBRITE, INC. | February 27, 2026 | To approve, by means of a non-binding, advisory vote, compensation that will or may become payable to the named executive officers of Eventbrite in connection with the merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EVERCORE INC. | June 10, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation of our Named Executive Officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORPORATION | December 4, 2025 | Approval, in a non-binding advisor vote, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| EXCELERATE ENERGY, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EXP WORLD HOLDINGS, INC. | May 8, 2026 | Approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| EXPEDIA GROUP, INC. | June 17, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Expedia Group's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| EXTREME NETWORKS, INC. | November 12, 2025 | Advisory vote to approve our named executive officers' compensation; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| EXTREME NETWORKS, INC. | November 12, 2025 | Approve an amendment and restatement of the Extreme Networks, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive plan to add 6,800,000 shares of our common stock to those reserved for issuance under the plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EYEPOINT, INC. | June 18, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Ecolab Inc. | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: John J. Zillmer Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| Ecolab Inc. | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: Michel D. Doukeris Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| Energizer Holdings, Inc. | January 30, 2026 | Election of Directors: Robert V. Vitale Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Ennis, Inc. | July 17, 2025 | Non-binding advisory approval of the Company's compensation of its named executive officers Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Epsilon Energy Ltd. | May 20, 2026 | Election of Directors: Bryan Lawrence Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Epsilon Energy Ltd. | May 20, 2026 | Equity Incentive Plan To approve the Epsilon Energy Ltd. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EquipmentShare.com Inc | June 4, 2026 | To elect to the Board of Directors seven nominees for one-year terms: William J. Schlacks IV Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. | June 26, 2026 | Elect Michele Norsa as Non-Executive Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. | May 12, 2026 | Election of Directors: Keith R. Guericke Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| EverQuote, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Election Of Directors: George Neble Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EverQuote, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Election Of Directors: John Shields Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EverQuote, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Election Of Directors: Mira Wilczek Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EverQuote, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Election Of Directors: Paul Deninger Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| EverQuote, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Election Of Directors: Sanju Bansal Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Expedia Group, Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Election of Directors: Barry Diller Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 16 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| Expedia Group, Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Election of Directors: Dara Khosrowshahi Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 16 funds |
WITHHOLD 14 funds |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | May 27, 2026 | Texas Redomiciliation Extraordinary Transactions |
Board | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP. | April 16, 2026 | To consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Farmers National Banc Corp. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | July 15, 2025 | To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that will or may become payable by FARO to its named executive officers in connection with the merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FASTLY, INC. | June 3, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FB FINANCIAL CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | Approval of the FB Financial Corporation 2026 Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FINCANTIERI S.P.A. | May 14, 2026 | Approve Second Section of the Remuneration Report Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION | June 5, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FIRST BANCORP | May 6, 2026 | To adopt the First BanCorp. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | To approve the First Busey Corporation Second Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP. | May 26, 2026 | Approval of the First Financial Bancorp. 2026 Stock Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FIRST FOUNDATION INC. | February 27, 2026 | First Foundation Merger Compensation Proposal. To consider and vote on proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of First Foundation that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger (the "First Foundation merger compensation proposal"); Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FIRST UNITED CORPORATION | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: Jason B. Rush Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FIVE9, INC. | May 20, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| FLEX LNG Ltd. | May 5, 2026 | Elect Director Mikkel Storm Weum Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. | December 10, 2025 | To approve the amendment to the Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FLOWERS FOODS, INC. | May 29, 2026 | Approval of the Flowers Foods, Inc. 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FLUENCE ENERGY, INC. | March 12, 2026 | To approve the amendment and restatement of the Company's 2021 Incentive Award Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FLYWIRE CORPORATION | June 2, 2026 | Approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of Flywire Corporation's named executive officers Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FMC CORPORATION | April 28, 2026 | Approval, by non-binding vote, of executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FORGE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | January 22, 2026 | To consider and vote on the proposal to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, certain compensation arrangements for Forge's named executive officers in connection with the merger (such proposal, the "compensation proposal"). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FORMFACTOR, INC. | May 15, 2026 | Amendment to the FormFactor, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan by 5,000,000 shares. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| FORTINET, INC. | June 12, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 17 funds |
| FORTIVE CORPORATION | June 9, 2026 | To approve on an advisory basis Fortive's named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | June 17, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation plan to increase number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | June 17, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers (the "say on pay vote"). Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. | May 8, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the resolution approving the compensation of Fox Factory Holding Corp.'s named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS, INC. | October 8, 2025 | Approval of the non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FRESHPET, INC. | June 10, 2026 | Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| FUELCELL ENERGY, INC. | April 2, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s named executive officers as set forth in the ''Executive Compensation'' section of the Proxy Statement Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FULCRUM THERAPEUTICS INC | June 24, 2026 | A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers; Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FULGENT GENETICS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | To approve the Company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FUNKO, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| First BanCorp. | May 6, 2026 | Election of Directors: Roberto R. Herencia Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust | November 24, 2025 | Approve Plan of Arrangement to Eliminate First Capital Realty Inc. as the Trust's Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Extraordinary Transactions |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 3 funds |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | May 4, 2026 | Election of 12 directors for one-year terms: David G. Leitch Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | May 4, 2026 | Election of 12 directors for one-year terms: Robert E. Mason IV Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | May 4, 2026 | Election of 12 directors for one-year terms: Robert T. Newcomb Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | May 4, 2026 | Election of 12 directors for one-year terms: Victor E. Bell III Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Foot Locker, Inc. | August 22, 2025 | Proposal 2 - The Merger-Related Compensation Proposal: To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Foot Locker's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Ford Motor Company | May 14, 2026 | Election of Directors: William Clay Ford, Jr. Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Ford Motor Company | May 14, 2026 | Election of Directors: William E. Kennard Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Forestar Group Inc. | January 19, 2026 | Approval of the advisory resolution on Forestar's executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | May 5, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Fox Corporation | November 14, 2025 | Proposal to elect 7 directors: Lachlan K. Murdoch Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | June 11, 2026 | Election of directors: Victor Herrero Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| GALAXY DIGITAL INC. | May 28, 2026 | Non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD | May 12, 2026 | Elect Patrick Wong Lung Tak as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| GBank Financial Holdings Inc. | May 1, 2026 | Election of each of the Class I Directors: William J. Hornbuckle Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| GCI LIBERTY, INC. | May 11, 2026 | The say-on-pay proposal, to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GE AEROSPACE | May 5, 2026 | Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: Kevin A. Lobo Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| GENEDX HOLDINGS CORP. | June 18, 2026 | Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | June 2, 2026 | Proposal to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Available for Issuance Thereunder Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| GENIE ENERGY LTD. | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: Alan Rosenthal Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| GENIE ENERGY LTD. | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: W. Wesley Perry Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| GENTEX CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | To approve the Gentex Corporation 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GENTHERM INCORPORATED | May 14, 2026 | Approval of the Amendment to the Gentherm Incorporated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GEVO, INC. | May 20, 2026 | To cast an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | April 30, 2026 | To approve the amended and restated Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 17 funds |
| GITLAB INC. | June 17, 2026 | Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid by GitLab Inc. to its named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL GROUP, INC. | May 13, 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 2 funds |
| GLOBALSTAR, INC. | May 13, 2026 | Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 15 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GLOBE LIFE INC. | April 30, 2026 | Approval of 2025 Executive Compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| GLOBE LIFE INC. | April 30, 2026 | Approval of Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| GODADDY INC. | June 3, 2026 | Company Proposal - Approval of Amended and Restated GoDaddy Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | March 31, 2026 | To consider and vote on the proposal to approve, on a non binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable by Golden to its named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the "Advisory Compensation Proposal"); and Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC. | May 4, 2026 | Non-binding and advisory resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| GPGI, INC. | June 11, 2026 | A proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's 2026 proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GRAHAM CORPORATION | August 26, 2025 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY | May 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Christopher C. Davis Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
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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.