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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd. | July 17, 2025 | Elect Tao Feng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ABIVAX SA | May 11, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 6: Disclose an Emissions Reduction Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| AtkinsRealis Group Inc. | May 14, 2026 | SP 2: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in order to Safeguard the Human Aspect Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES, SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Directors for 2026-2029 Term, Including Audit Committee Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Approve Shareholder Requisitioned Resolution Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Ai Dong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Chang Baosheng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Liao, Yi Chien David as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CARMILA SAS | May 13, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| CARVANA CO. | May 5, 2026 | To vote upon one stockholder proposal, as described in the Proxy Statement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CGN Power Co., Ltd. | October 16, 2025 | Approve Amendments to Articles in Relation to Class Meetings under the Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| CORPAY, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chair requirement, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. | November 20, 2025 | The Company's proposal to ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Company's bylaws. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | August 29, 2025 | Elect Zhu Yong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Elect Dong Hongfu as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Elect Dong Hongfu as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Li Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Wu Lijun as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Yao Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| DT MIDSTREAM, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal on Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| ENVELA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | To approve the adjournment of the annual meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of proposals 1 through 2. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| EVERBRIGHT SECURITIES CO LTD | February 27, 2026 | Elect An Xuesong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EVERDISPLAY OPTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | May 20, 2026 | Elect Yu Jiming as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Investment Framework for Climate Transition Risks and Abatement Cost Analysis Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Everbright Securities Company Limited | July 29, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association and Its Appendices Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP. | May 20, 2026 | Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| FRAPORT AG FRANKFURT AIRPORT SERVICES WORLDWIDE | May 12, 2026 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| FUCHS SE | May 6, 2026 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Elect Wei Jian Jun as Director and Determine His Remuneration Plan Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GUANGSHEN RAILWAY CO LTD | June 10, 2026 | Elect Chen Shaohong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GUANGSHEN RAILWAY CO LTD | June 10, 2026 | Elect Jiang Hui as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GUANGSHEN RAILWAY CO LTD | June 10, 2026 | Elect Li Danjiang as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GUANGZHOU BAIYUNSHAN PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO LT | May 29, 2026 | Elect Chen Jiehui as Director and Approve Emoluments to be Paid to Him Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GUANGZHOU BAIYUNSHAN PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO LT | May 29, 2026 | Elect Cheng Hongjin as Director and Approve Emoluments to be Paid to Him Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Great Wall Motor Company Limited | August 8, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association and Relevant Rules of Procedures Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Guolian Minsheng Securities Company Limited | August 22, 2025 | Elect Hsu Wai Man Helen as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| HUATAI SECURITIES CO LTD | January 23, 2026 | Elect Ding Feng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co., Ltd. | August 8, 2025 | Elect Chen Xiangdong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Huaneng Power International, Inc. | September 23, 2025 | Amend Provisions Relating to Class Shareholders in the Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. | October 17, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. | October 28, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Hunan Valin Steel Co., Ltd. | August 8, 2025 | Elect Xie Jiuyuan as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Iyogin Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Miyoshi, Kenji Director Elections |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| JD SPORTS FASHION PLC | July 2, 2025 | Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| JIANGSU HENGRUI PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD. | April 16, 2026 | Elect Dai Hongbin as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JIANGSU HENGRUI PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD. | April 16, 2026 | Elect Sun Piaoyang as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| JIANGSU KING'S LUCK BREWERY JOINT-STOCK CO LTD | May 21, 2026 | Elect Wang Jigan as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| KKR & CO. INC. | May 21, 2026 | An amendment to the Existing Charter to establish stockholders' meetings as the sole mechanism for approval of matters on which holders of common stock are required or permitted to vote. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | March 27, 2026 | Amend Articles to Appoint Outside Director as Chairman of the Board Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 11, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Improve Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting". Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| LUNDIN MINING CORP | May 7, 2026 | SP 1: Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reduction Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 4 funds |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Add New Article 16 Re: Indemnity Provision Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Amend Article 19 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Amend Article 6 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's strategies and action plans to mitigate material environmental risks. Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to give shareholders an ability to call for a special shareholder meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| NINGXIA BAOFENG ENERGY GROUP CO LTD | April 3, 2026 | Elect Zhang Minglin as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ORIENT SECURITIES CO LTD | March 20, 2026 | Elect Zhou Lei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Orient Securities Co., Ltd. | October 24, 2025 | Elect Liu Wei as Director and Member of the Audit Committee Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PENNON GROUP PLC | July 24, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association Re: Format of General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. | June 12, 2026 | Elect Lou Boliang as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. | June 12, 2026 | Elect Lou Xiaoqiang as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. | June 12, 2026 | Elect Zheng Bei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| POPULAR, INC. | May 8, 2026 | To approve an amendment to Popular's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for director and officer exculpation to the extent permitted by Puerto Rico law. Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co., Ltd. | July 18, 2025 | Elect Ma Chaohui as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co., Ltd. | December 31, 2025 | Elect Gao Yonghua as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Approval of amendments to the Charter to (a) provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law, and (b) make certain clarifying changes to the director removal process. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Rinnai Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI ELECTRIC GROUP COMPANY LIMITED | June 5, 2026 | Amend Articles of Association and Its Appendices Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CO LTD | June 5, 2026 | Elect Wu Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Shen Bo as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Wang Zhong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Yang Qiuhua as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| STRAWBERRY FIELDS REIT INC. | May 7, 2026 | To approve adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Elect Zhang Lei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sailun Group Co., Ltd. | December 19, 2025 | Elect Li Jiqing as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Company Limited | October 17, 2025 | Approve Second Batch Proposed Amendments to the Existing Articles of Association and Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. | September 29, 2025 | Approve Grant of H Share Options to Yao Sheng Upon the Adoption of the 2025 H Share Option Incentive Scheme Compensation |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. | September 29, 2025 | Approve Grant of H Share Options to Zhang Zhuobing Upon the Adoption of the 2025 H Share Option Incentive Scheme Compensation |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. | September 19, 2025 | Elect Zhou Peiyu as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shopify Inc. | June 16, 2026 | Adopt a Policy on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") in the Company's Business and Operations Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| TAIWAN COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL HOLDING CO LTD | June 18, 2026 | Elect Lin, Hann-Chyi as Independent Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| THE AES CORPORATION | April 29, 2026 | If properly presented, to vote on a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ability to call a special meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | April 17, 2026 | Action by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Health Management of All Workers Engaged in Operations at Nuclear Power Plants Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Fully Disclose Data Related to Nuclear Power Plant Safety Reviews Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Volvo AB | April 8, 2026 | Approve Publication of a Report on Company's Climate Policy Commitments and Alignment with the Paris Agreement Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | May 14, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholder ability to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ZCZL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED | January 30, 2026 | Amend Articles of Association and its Annexes Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| "BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" | April 15, 2026 | SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| "BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" | April 15, 2026 | SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 3 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
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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.