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Franklin Templeton vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

99.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 99.2% of 54,743 items (54,299 the same, 444 different). 293 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 55,036 items in all.

Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · DWS 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 55,03654,299444 29399.2%99.0%
Board proposals 41,41140,872345 19499.2%99.0%
E&S shareholder proposals 16612032 1478.9%77.3%
Other items 13,45913,30767 8599.5%99.3%

Where they did not vote alike

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293 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 recommendedFranklin TempletonDWS
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
7 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 14 AGAINST
FOR
25 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
14 funds
AUTONATION, INC. April 28, 2026 Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding GHG report.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
FASTENAL COMPANY April 23, 2026 Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) None Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. May 12, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 11 AGAINST
AGAINST
22 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights due diligence.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 11 AGAINST
AGAINST
22 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
8 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
27 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Human Rights Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
8 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
27 funds
Microsoft Corporation December 5, 2025 Report on Al Data Usage Oversight
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
6 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
27 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on inclusion ROI audit.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
21 funds
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
ASTRAZENECA PLC April 9, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Approve Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Officer Exculpation
Director Elections
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
AUTODESK, INC. June 17, 2026 Approval of an amendment of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION May 21, 2026 To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Amendment of the Company's certificate of incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers.
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws to permit stockholders holding 25% of our common stock to call a special meeting of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
FOR
14 funds
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Adopt New Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal on the Adoption of a Board Policy that the Chairperson of the Board be an Independent Director
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC April 15, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. April 16, 2026 Approve CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to provide for limited officer exculpation and make certain other immaterial updates.
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC April 29, 2026 Authorize Management Board to Approve Investment and Financing Decisions Aligned with Company's Strategy
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
CHEVRON CORPORATION May 27, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 10 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS May 28, 2026 AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO CALL GENERAL MEETING WITH TWO WEEKS' NOTICE
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY May 8, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
COMPASS GROUP PLC February 5, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. June 17, 2026 To approve an amendment and restatement of CrowdStrike's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. April 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
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 Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 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 Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
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 Split
5 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION March 4, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware Law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
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 Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
17 funds
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 Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. May 22, 2026 Shareowner Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. May 8, 2026 A non-binding stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, for Directors who fail to obtain a majority vote.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC. May 15, 2026 A stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. April 23, 2026 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning separate Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
JOHNSON & JOHNSON April 23, 2026 Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 19, 2026 Independent board chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
KRATOS DEFENSE & SEC SOLUTIONS, INC. May 12, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION November 4, 2025 Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
21 funds
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Requiring Independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. May 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC. May 14, 2026 Adopt amendments to the Charter to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
LYFT, INC. June 3, 2026 To approve the amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED June 16, 2026 Consideration of a stockholder proposal to adopt cumulative voting for the election of directors
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
19 funds
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of an independent board chairman policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
MORGAN STANLEY May 14, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
NETAPP, INC. September 10, 2025 To approve a stockholder proposal regarding support for Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
NETFLIX, INC. June 4, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled, "Adopt Cumulative Voting," if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
14 funds
OSHKOSH CORPORATION May 5, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal on the subject of directors who fail to obtain a majority vote.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
PEPSICO, INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Independent Board Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS April 16, 2026 Elect Domenica Eisenstein Noronha as Fiscal Council Member and Ricardo Henrique Baras as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined Split
1 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN
ABSTAIN
2 funds
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS April 16, 2026 Elect Jeronimo Antunes as Director Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None Split
1 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
ABSTAIN
2 funds
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS April 16, 2026 Elect Rachel de Oliveira Maia as Director Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS April 16, 2026 In Case Neither Class of Shares Reaches the Minimum Quorum Required by the Brazilian Corporate Law to Elect a Board Representative in Separate Elections, Would You Like to Use Your Votes to Elect the Candidate with More Votes to Represent Both Classes?
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
PFIZER INC. April 23, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
PRUDENTIAL PLC May 28, 2026 AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO CALL GENERAL MEETING WITH TWO WEEKS' NOTICE
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
RYDER SYSTEM, INC. May 1, 2026 To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION April 30, 2026 An amendment to our restated certificate of incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware Law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
SALESFORCE, INC. May 28, 2026 A stockholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for director elections, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
15 funds
SOMPO HOLDINGS,INC. June 22, 2026 Amend Articles to Appoint Outside Director as Chairman of the Board
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
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 Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
SYSCO CORPORATION November 14, 2025 To consider a stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring that the Board Chair and CEO roles be separate positions held by different people.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
TARGET CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting policy requiring the Board Chair to be an independent director.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
TESLA, INC. November 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal to amend Article X of the bylaws.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
TESLA, INC. November 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal to amend the bylaws to repeal 3% derivative suit ownership threshold.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY April 22, 2026 Advisory Approval of Management Proposal to Amend Shareholders' Ability to Call a Special Meeting to a 25% Ownership Threshold
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
TOTVS SA October 30, 2025 Do You Wish to Request Installation of a Fiscal Council, Under the Terms of Article 161 of the Brazilian Corporate Law?
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
ABSTAIN
3 funds
ULTA BEAUTY, INC. June 9, 2026 To approve an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
UNILEVER PLC May 13, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
UNITED RENTALS, INC. May 8, 2026 Stockholder Proposal on Directors Who Fail to Obtain a Majority Vote
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
VALE SA April 30, 2026 Elect Adriana de Andrade Sole as Fiscal Council Member and Pedro Zannoni as Alternate
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
VALE SA April 30, 2026 Elect Marcio de Souza as Fiscal Council Member and Alessandra Eloy Gadelha as Alternate
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
VALE SA April 30, 2026 Elect Raphael Manhaes Martins as Fiscal Council Member and Jandaraci Ferreira de Araujo as Alternate
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting the Board of Directors to adopt a policy for an independent chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 To approve amendments to our Eighth Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
WALMART INC. June 4, 2026 Approval of an Amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
WALMART INC. June 4, 2026 Request for Cumulative Voting for Board Elections
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. May 7, 2026 Stockholder proposal to govern by majority vote
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY April 28, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Govern by Majority Vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY April 28, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Request for Board of Directors to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. May 22, 2026 Shareholder Proposal on Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
ADOBE INC. April 15, 2026 Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
19 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.