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American Century vs Northern Trust: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

94.9% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 94.9% of 76,663 items (72,770 the same, 3,893 different). 1,903 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 78,566 items in all.

American Century 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
Common itemsSame DifferSplit (not in %)Same position Fund-level
All ballot items 78,56672,7703,893 1,90394.9%94.0%
Board proposals 62,34557,0773,668 1,60094.0%93.0%
E&S shareholder proposals 1738334 5670.9%68.3%
Other items 16,04815,610191 24798.8%98.2%

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All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

1,903 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.

CompanyMeetingProposalOn the ballot from Board recommendedAmerican CenturyNorthern Trust
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP. June 2, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt shareholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
14 funds
Split
3 FOR, 7 AGAINST
COLES GROUP LTD November 11, 2025 Approve Contingent Resolution - Seafood Sourcing Policy
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY May 8, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
COMCAST CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Adopt policy to have an independent chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
Split
2 FOR, 9 AGAINST
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
CUMMINS INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for separation of the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
18 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
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
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 7: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Cloudflare, Inc. June 30, 2026 Approval of one or more adjournments of the meeting, if necessary to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
DATADOG, INC. June 15, 2026 The stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, requesting the adoption of a simple majority voting provision.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
13 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 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
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG April 1, 2026 Amend Articles Re: Place of Jurisdiction
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
10 funds
Split
7 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to take the steps necessary to reduce the minimum ownership percentage required to call a special shareholders' meeting from 25% to 10%.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
12 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DOLLARAMA INC June 11, 2026 SP 2: Establish Formal Action Plan on Minimizing All Forms of Operations Waste
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DOLLARAMA INC June 11, 2026 SP 4: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. April 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
DOVER CORPORATION May 8, 2026 To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
12 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Dyno Nobel Limited December 17, 2025 Approve Progress on Climate Change Transition
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
6 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
EBAY INC. June 17, 2026 Special stockholder meeting threshold, if properly presented.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Split
5 FOR, 8 AGAINST
ECOLAB INC. May 7, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair policy, if properly presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
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
Split
5 FOR, 8 AGAINST
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
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
EQUINIX, LLC May 13, 2026 Consideration and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, related to lowering the stock ownership threshold required to call a special meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Company to Set Paris-aligned Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Equinor to Disclose Strategy for Creating Shareholder Value under Scenarios of Declining Demand for Oil and Gas
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
EVERSOURCE ENERGY May 6, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal titled "Independent Board Chairman," if properly brought before the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
Exxon Mobil Corporation May 27, 2026 Independent Chair, a proposal overwhelmingly defeated on 16 separate occasions since 2000
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
4 FOR, 10 AGAINST
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
Split
4 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FEDEX CORPORATION September 29, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
16 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FERROVIAL SE April 9, 2026 Approve Climate Strategy Report
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
5 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FIRST SOLAR, INC. May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal to improve shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOX CORPORATION November 14, 2025 Improve Executive Compensation Program.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Delphine Viguier-Hovasse as Director
Director Elections
Other None FOR
10 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Samuel du Retail as Director
Director Elections
Other None FOR
10 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
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
Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
Split
3 FOR, 9 AGAINST
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
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
Grab Holdings Limited March 24, 2026 Amend Memorandum and Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
4 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Shareholders' Committee for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
4 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
4 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SA April 17, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Audit-related
Other For AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
HP INC. April 16, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting that HP's board adopt a policy and amend its governance documents to require an independent Chairman of the Board, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
HUMANA INC. April 16, 2026 The stockholder proposal requesting shareholder approval requirement for excessive golden parachutes, if properly presented at the meeting.
Compensation
Other Against FOR
7 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder Proposal to Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting (Proposal Six).
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 16 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
INTEL CORPORATION May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting an enduring policy separating the Chair and CEO roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC. May 15, 2026 A stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
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
Split
5 FOR, 6 AGAINST
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. April 23, 2026 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning separate Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
14 funds
Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
JOHNSON & JOHNSON April 23, 2026 Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
14 funds
Split
5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 19, 2026 Independent board chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
19 funds
Split
4 FOR, 9 AGAINST
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
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION May 14, 2026 Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
16 funds
Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
KLABIN SA April 7, 2026 Elect Mauro Gentile Rodrigues da Cunha as Director and Tiago Curi Isaac as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None FOR
5 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Initiate Share Repurchase Program
Capital Structure
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Remove Incumbent Director Yamaguchi, Goro
Director Elections
Other Against FOR
4 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION November 4, 2025 Stockholder proposal titled "Realistic Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting," if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against FOR
10 funds
Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. May 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
10 funds
Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions
Audit-related
Other For AGAINST
5 funds
Split
7 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Renew Appointment of Lord Powell of Bayswater as Censor
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
5 funds
Split
3 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN
Loblaw Companies Limited May 12, 2026 Disclose Company's Progress Toward Ending Property Controls
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED July 24, 2025 Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
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
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
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
Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
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
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
9 funds
Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
9 funds
Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding annual vote regarding executive pay.
Compensation
Other Against Split
13 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results by share class.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding dual class capital structure.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN
FOR
10 funds
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. January 15, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO SHAREHOLDER SPECIAL MEETING RIGHT.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
10 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of an independent board chairman policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MORGAN STANLEY May 14, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
14 funds
Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD December 12, 2025 Approve Disclosure of Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD December 12, 2025 Approve Strategy to Eliminate Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
NETFLIX, INC. June 4, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled, "Adopt Cumulative Voting," if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
15 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 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
Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
NVR, INC. May 7, 2026 Shareholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold required to call a special meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
10 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 4: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 5: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 7: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
ORIGIN ENERGY LTD October 15, 2025 Adopt 2025 Climate Transition Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
3 funds
Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Reduce Threshold to Call Special Meetings of Stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
12 funds
Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
PEPSICO, INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Independent Board Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
19 funds
Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
PFIZER INC. April 23, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 8 AGAINST
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
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST

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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.