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Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 57,171 | 53,674 | 1,603 | 1,894 | 97.1% | 95.7% |
| Board proposals | 43,310 | 40,265 | 1,490 | 1,555 | 96.4% | 95.0% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 166 | 85 | 15 | 66 | 85.0% | 74.7% |
| Other items | 13,695 | 13,324 | 98 | 273 | 99.3% | 98.4% |
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371 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER LAURENCE MULLIEZ FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER MANFRED BAEREIS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER MANUEL BLOEMERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER MATTHIAS REBELLIUS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER NADINE FLORIAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER ROBERT KENSBOCK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER SIGMAR GABRIEL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER SIMONE MENNE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS PFANN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | February 26, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER VERONIKA GRIMM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG | February 5, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: SIMPLE MAJORITY FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| SOUTH32 LTD | October 23, 2025 | Approve Climate Change Action Plan 2025 Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
Split 3 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a policy and amendment to the by-laws requiring the Chair of the Board be an independent member of the Board in the next CEO transition, if properly presented. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| Shell Plc | May 19, 2026 | Request Company to Publish a Report Disclosing the Company's Strategy to Create Shareholder Value Under Scenarios of Declining Demand for Oil and Gas Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| 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 8 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding adopting targets and reporting on metrics to assess the feasibility of integrating sustainability metrics into senior executive compensation plans. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| 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 9 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 9 funds |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | April 16, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to permit stockholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 10 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| THE CIGNA GROUP | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | April 29, 2026 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on the Company's plans to increase sustainability disclosure Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Special Shareholder Meeting Thresholds Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 5 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt written consent rights for shareholders Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Add Provisions Concerning Management Based on CSR (Gender Diversity) Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| 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 5 funds |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy Say-on-Pay |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 6: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 7: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 8: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | April 16, 2026 | SP 9: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an independent board chairman, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | SP 1: Human Rights Risk Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 7: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | April 14, 2026 | SP 8: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| 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 5 funds |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Advisory vote on stockholder proposal entitled "Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent". Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 funds |
| VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 5 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Independent board chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | May 13, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| 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 11 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 9 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 9 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 4 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Board Committee on Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Govern by Majority Vote. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| 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 |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC. | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chair policy. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORP | December 11, 2025 | Approve Transition Plan Approach and Climate Commitments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD | October 30, 2025 | Approve Classification of Beef Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD | October 30, 2025 | Approve Seafood Sourcing Policy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal to Reduce the Percentage of Shares Required to Call a Special Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 4 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. | May 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal on Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| ZOETIS INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to permit shareholder action by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.