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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AKZO NOBEL NV | April 23, 2026 | Approve Supplement to Remuneration Policy in Respect of M.J. de Vries Compensation |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| ALCON SA | April 30, 2026 | Reelect Michael Ball as Director and Board Chair Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Election of ten directors: K. Ram Shriram Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 14 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Election of ten directors: L. John Doerr Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 14 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Election of ten directors: Robin L. Washington Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 14 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ARCUTIS BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. | June 5, 2026 | Election of Class III directors to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected. Patrick J. Heron Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | April 9, 2026 | Re-elect Marcus Wallenberg as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 11 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | Election of Directors: Matthew K. Rose Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 14 funds |
| AerCap Holdings NV | April 15, 2026 | Approve Increase in Number of Ordinary Shares for Issuance under the Equity Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| AerCap Holdings NV | April 15, 2026 | Reelect Robert Warden as Non-Executive Director Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| AerCap Holdings NV | April 15, 2026 | Reelect Stacey Cartwright as Non-Executive Director Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | January 28, 2026 | Election of Directors: Tonit M. Calaway Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 6 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| AppLovin Corporation | June 3, 2026 | Election of Directors: CRAIG BILLINGS Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 8 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 10 funds |
| BELLRING BRANDS, INC. | January 28, 2026 | To consider and vote, on an advisory basis, for the adoption of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers, as such compensation is described under the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and "Executive Compensation" sections of this proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| BRIDGEBIO PHARMA, INC. | June 22, 2026 | To approve an amendment and restatement of the 2021 Amended and Restated BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. Stock Option and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder by 2,000,000 shares. Compensation |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | May 5, 2026 | Ratification of the Appointment of an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Audit-related |
Board | For | Split 8 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 18 funds |
| Barry Callebaut AG | December 10, 2025 | Reappoint Fernando Aguirre as Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| Barry Callebaut AG | December 10, 2025 | Reelect Fernando Aguirre as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| Barry Callebaut AG | December 10, 2025 | Reelect Nicolas Jacobs as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 4 funds |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | April 30, 2026 | Proposal to elect ten Directors: Cathy R. Smith Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 14 funds |
| Boyd Gaming Corporation | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: Christine J. Spadafor Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
FOR 4 funds |
| Boyd Gaming Corporation | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: Marianne Boyd Johnson Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
FOR 4 funds |
| Boyd Gaming Corporation | May 7, 2026 | Election of Directors: William R. Boyd Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD |
FOR 4 funds |
| Broadcom Inc. | April 20, 2026 | Election of Directors: Check Kian Low Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 19 funds |
| Broadcom Inc. | April 20, 2026 | Election of Directors: Diane M. Bryant Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 19 funds |
| Broadcom Inc. | April 20, 2026 | Election of Directors: Harry L. You Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
AGAINST 19 funds |
| CARREFOUR SA | May 22, 2026 | REELECT ALEXANDRE BOMPARD AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC | April 29, 2026 | Approve Remuneration Report Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC | April 29, 2026 | Receive Report on Share Repurchase Program; Authorize Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | ELECT LAURENCE DEBROUX AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | ELECT UVASHNI RAMAN AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT ALFONSO LIBANO DAURELLA AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT ALVARO GOMEZ-TRENOR AGUILAR AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT DAMIAN GAMMELL AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT DESSI TEMPERLEY AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT JOHN BRYANT AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT MARIO ROTLLANT SOLA AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT MARK PRICE AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT MARY HARRIS AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT NANCY QUAN AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT NATHALIE GAVEAU AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT NICOLAS MIRZAYANTZ AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT ROBERT APPLEBY AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS | May 28, 2026 | RE-ELECT SOL DAURELLA AS DIRECTOR Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| COMCAST CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Advisory vote on executive compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| CROCS, INC. | June 9, 2026 | Approval of the Crocs, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CSX Corporation | May 12, 2026 | Election of Directors: John J. Zillmer Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| Carvana Co. | May 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Neha Parikh Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 6 FOR, 3 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 4 funds |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | April 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: Balan Nair Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | April 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: John D. Markley, Jr. Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | March 26, 2026 | Elect Director Okuda, Osamu Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| Cintas Corporation | October 28, 2025 | Election of Directors: Joseph Scaminace Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 5 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| Comcast Corporation | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: Jeffrey A. Honickman Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 WITHHOLD |
FOR 13 funds |
| Comcast Corporation | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: Kenneth J. Bacon Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 WITHHOLD |
FOR 13 funds |
| Comcast Corporation | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: Madeline S. Bell Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 1 FOR, 6 WITHHOLD |
FOR 13 funds |
| Comcast Corporation | June 10, 2026 | Election of Directors: Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. Director Elections |
Board | For | Split 4 FOR, 3 WITHHOLD |
WITHHOLD 13 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built November 1, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.