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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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737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hershey Company | May 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Timothy W. Curoe Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| The RMR Group Inc. | March 26, 2026 | Election of Directors: Adam Portnoy Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | May 6, 2026 | Election of Directors: Lana Jane Lewis-Brent Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | May 6, 2026 | Election of Directors: Michael A. Chodos Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | May 6, 2026 | Election of Directors: Paula M. Wardynski Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | February 5, 2026 | Election of Class II Directors: Jan Johannessen Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | February 5, 2026 | Election of Class II Directors: Keith Crandell Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Barbara A. Tyson Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Cheryl S. Miller Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: David J. Bronczek Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: John H. Tyson Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: John R. Tyson Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Maria Claudia Borras Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Maria N. Martinez Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | February 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Mike Beebe Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Election of Director: Nina Chen-Langenmayr Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 4 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| Universal Corporation | August 5, 2025 | Election of Directors: Preston D. Wigner (3-year Term) Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| VERACYTE, INC. | June 10, 2026 | The approval of an amendment to our Veracyte, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | May 13, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | May 13, 2026 | Approval of 2026 Stock and Option Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| VIATRIS INC. | May 15, 2026 | Approval of, on a non-binding advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers of the Company. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Kevin Begley Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Prasad Pola Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Stephen F. Rooney Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Village Super Market, Inc. | December 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Steven Crystal Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Visa Inc. | January 27, 2026 | To elect the eleven director nominees named in the proxy statement: William Ready Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 18 funds |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Dr. Abraham Ludomirski Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Michael J. Cody Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | May 18, 2026 | Election of Directors Nominees for 3-year terms: Raanan Zilberman Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Vishay Precision Group, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Nava Swersky Sofer Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Vishay Precision Group, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Sejal Shah Gulati Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| WATSCO, INC. | June 1, 2026 | Election of Director: Ana Lopez-Blazquez Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| WSFS Financial Corporation | May 14, 2026 | ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: David G. Turner Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | To vote on an advisory resolution to approve our executive compensation program. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 3 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: David A. Dunbar Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Joseph W. Reitmeier Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Kenneth Napolitano Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Merilee Raines Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Michael J. Dubose Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | May 19, 2026 | Election of Directors: Rebecca J. Boll Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Workday, Inc. | June 16, 2026 | Election of Class II Directors: Mark J. Hawkins Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 11 funds |
| Yum China Holdings, Inc. | May 28, 2026 | Election of Directors: Zhe (David) Wei Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | May 19, 2026 | Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officers' compensation ("Say-on-Pay"). Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | May 19, 2026 | Approval of 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| 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 |
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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.