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Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 55,036 | 54,299 | 444 | 293 | 99.2% | 99.0% |
| Board proposals | 41,411 | 40,872 | 345 | 194 | 99.2% | 99.0% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 166 | 120 | 32 | 14 | 78.9% | 77.3% |
| Other items | 13,459 | 13,307 | 67 | 85 | 99.5% | 99.3% |
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85 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 | Franklin Templeton | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.