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Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 12.0% of the 120,248 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.
John Hancock 2025-2026 · Brighthouse 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 23,447 | 16,121 | 375 | 6,951 | 97.7% | 87.2% |
| Board proposals | 19,371 | 12,912 | 325 | 6,134 | 97.5% | 86.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 161 | 0 | 0 | 161 | n/a | 38.1% |
| Other items | 3,915 | 3,209 | 50 | 656 | 98.5% | 91.5% |
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50 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 | John Hancock | Brighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED | November 11, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event there are insufficient votes for the approval of the other proposals contained in the Proxy Statement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| AMDOCS LIMITED | January 30, 2026 | To approve our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 (Proposal IV). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC | May 5, 2026 | Authority to Make Political Donations: To authorise the Company to: a) make donations to political parties and independent election candidates; b) make donations to political organisations other than political parties; c) incur political expenditure, provided that with respect to each of the foregoing categories, any such donations do not in the aggregate exceed £100,000. Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ARM HOLDINGS PLC | September 9, 2025 | To receive the accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 together with the reports of the directors and the auditors of the Company thereon (the "Annual Report and Accounts"). Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC | April 29, 2026 | That, with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company, the articles of association of the Company shall be amended as laid out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting published by the Company on or about March 11, 2026. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC | April 29, 2026 | To receive the Company's annual report and consolidated accounts for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, together with the auditor's report. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| BORR DRILLING LIMITED | August 6, 2025 | To set the maximum number of Directors to be not more than eight. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CADENCE BANK | January 6, 2026 | To approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if, immediately prior to such adjournment, there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Cadence special meeting to approve the merger proposal or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of Cadence common stock. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION | May 4, 2026 | Approving the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| COMPASS, INC. | January 7, 2026 | A proposal to approve the adjournment of the Compass special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Compass special meeting to approve the Compass share issuance proposal or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to Compass stockholders (the "Compass adjournment proposal"). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC | July 15, 2025 | To approve Advisory Resolution No. 2, Bye-law Provision: Removal of Directors Only for Cause, a proposal seeking our Shareholders' views, on a non-binding, advisory basis, on the Shareholders' rights to remove directors only for cause between Annual General Meetings. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC | July 15, 2025 | To approve Advisory Resolution No. 3, Bye-law Provision: Business Combinations, a proposal seeking our Shareholders' views, on a non-binding, advisory basis, on the approval threshold in the New Cushman & Wakefield Bye-laws for mergers and certain other business combinations, with and absent approval of the New Cushman & Wakefield Board. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC | July 15, 2025 | To approve Scheme Resolution No. 1, a proposal to approve the Scheme and give the Board the authority to carry out the procedural actions necessary to implement the Scheme. Capital Structure |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC | July 15, 2025 | To approve Scheme Resolution No. 4, a proposal to amend the Articles to ensure that any additional Cushman & Wakefield Shares issued pursuant to the Cushman & Wakefield Equity Incentive Plans, or otherwise, are, dependent on timing, subject to the Scheme or exchanged for New Cushman & Wakefield Shares. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC | July 15, 2025 | To approve the Shareholders Meeting Adjournment Resolution, a proposal to approve the adjournment of the Shareholders Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional votes if there are insufficient votes in favor of the Advisory Resolutions. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD. | November 13, 2025 | The undersigned confirms that he, she or it is NOT (a) PANW, Merger Sub or any person or entity holding, directly or indirectly, (i) 25% or more of the voting power of PANW or Merger Sub or (ii) the right to appoint the chief executive officer or 25% or more of the directors of PANW or Merger Sub, (b) a person or entity acting on behalf of PANW, Merger Sub or a person or entity described in clause (a) above, or (c) a family member of, or an entity controlled by PANW, Merger Sub or any of the foregoing (each, a "PANW Affiliate"). Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG | May 13, 2026 | RESOLUTION ON THE RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| GLOBANT S.A. | April 28, 2026 | Approval of the Company's annual accounts under LUX GAAP as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| GLOBANT S.A. | April 28, 2026 | Approval of the consolidated accounts of the Company prepared under EU IFRS and IFRS as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| GLOBANT S.A. | April 28, 2026 | Vote on discharge (quitus) of the members of the Board of Directors for the proper exercise of their mandate during the financial year ended December 31, 2025. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| IMMUNOCORE HOLDINGS PLC | May 27, 2026 | To authorize the Company and all of its subsidiaries to make political donations and incur political expenditure. Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| IMMUNOCORE HOLDINGS PLC | May 27, 2026 | To receive and adopt the U.K. statutory annual accounts and reports for the year ended 31 December 2025. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| INDIVIOR PLC | December 11, 2025 | To approve the Scheme as set forth in the Scheme Circular. Capital Structure |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| INDIVIOR PLC | December 11, 2025 | To authorise amendments to the existing articles of association of Indivior Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| INDIVIOR PLC | December 11, 2025 | To authorise the Directors to take all necessary action to give effect to the Scheme Capital Structure |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| INDIVIOR PLC | December 11, 2025 | To authorise the adoption of the Post-Scheme Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| INVESTAR HOLDING CORPORATION | October 24, 2025 | To adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ION BEAM APPLICATIONS SA IBA | June 10, 2026 | AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPROVED RESOLUTIONS AND FILING OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/FORMALITIES AT TRADE REGISTRY Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| KWEICHOW MOUTAI CO LTD | November 28, 2025 | AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND ITS ANNEXES Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| KWEICHOW MOUTAI CO LTD | November 28, 2025 | AMENDMENTS TO THE CONNECTED TRANSACTION DECISION-MAKING SYSTEM Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE | April 23, 2026 | RENEWAL OF DIEGO DELLA VALLES TERM OF OFFICE AS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE | April 23, 2026 | RENEWAL OF LORD POWELL OF BAYSWATERS TERM OF OFFICE AS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Corporate Governance |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE | April 23, 2026 | STATUTORY AUDITORS SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS Other |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD. | June 11, 2026 | To consider and vote upon one shareholder proposal, if properly presented Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 8 funds |
ABSTAIN 2 funds |
| ON HOLDING AG | May 28, 2026 | Acknowledgement of the Annual Report and the Audit Reports and Approval of the Management Report, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG and the Annual Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ON HOLDING AG | May 28, 2026 | Approval of the Report on Non-Financial Matters 2025 Other Social Issues |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ON HOLDING AG | May 28, 2026 | Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Officers Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ON HOLDING AG | May 28, 2026 | If a new proposal is made under a new or existing agenda item, I instruct the Independent Proxy Representative to: Marking "For" equals "vote in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors". Marking "Against" equals "vote against the proposal". Marking "Abstain" equals "Abstain". Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| ON HOLDING AG | May 28, 2026 | Re-Election of the Independent Proxy Representative Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. | December 9, 2025 | To consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding a policy addressing the impact of share repurchases on financial performance metrics. Capital Structure |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
ABSTAIN 5 funds |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | July 29, 2025 | APPOINTMENT OF SHRI ANANT M. AMBANI (DIN: 07945702) AS A WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR, DESIGNATED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Other |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| REZOLVE AI PLC | June 30, 2026 | To receive and adopt the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| SHIMANO INC. | March 24, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal: Approve Purchase of Own Shares Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SMC CORPORATION | June 26, 2026 | Amend Articles to: Amend Business Lines, Increase the Board of Directors Size, Transition to a Company with Supervisory Committee, Allow the Board of Directors to Authorize Appropriation of Surplus and Purchase Own Shares, Approve Minor Revisions, Amend the Articles Related to Counselors and/or Advisors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| STEPSTONE GROUP INC | September 9, 2025 | To approve amendments to the Company's Amended an Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove obsolete provisions and make certain other clarifying, technical and conforming changes. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| STONECO LTD | April 23, 2026 | APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| TITAN AMERICA SA | May 5, 2026 | Consent not to file Consolidated Annual Accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2025 with the National Bank of Belgium, given that these have already been published in the U.S. through filing of Form 20-F Annual Report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | WITHHOLD 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TRADEWEB MARKETS INC. | May 19, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law and make certain other clarifying changes. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| VIKING HOLDINGS LTD | May 13, 2026 | To appoint Torstein Hagen as Chairman of Viking. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
ABSTAIN 5 funds |
| XP INC. | May 29, 2026 | Approval and ratification of the Company's consolidated financial statements and the auditor's report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
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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.