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Northern Trust vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

96.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 96.2% of 67,806 items (65,239 the same, 2,567 different). 1,745 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 69,551 items in all.

Northern Trust 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
Common itemsSame DifferSplit (not in %)Same position Fund-level
All ballot items 69,55165,2392,567 1,74596.2%95.2%
Board proposals 54,30050,4552,381 1,46495.5%94.5%
E&S shareholder proposals 1739819 5683.8%72.7%
Other items 15,07814,686167 22598.9%98.2%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

1,745 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.

CompanyMeetingProposalOn the ballot from Board recommendedNorthern TrustDWS
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. April 30, 2026 Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding Shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CUMMINS INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for separation of the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
14 funds
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION May 14, 2026 Stockholder Proposal for Reducing the Threshold for Our Stockholder Right to Act By Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce April 16, 2026 SP 7: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. June 18, 2026 A shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Not determined Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG April 1, 2026 Amend Articles Re: Place of Jurisdiction
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
7 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to take the steps necessary to reduce the minimum ownership percentage required to call a special shareholders' meeting from 25% to 10%.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
DOLLARAMA INC June 11, 2026 SP 2: Establish Formal Action Plan on Minimizing All Forms of Operations Waste
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
DOLLARAMA INC June 11, 2026 SP 4: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. April 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
DOVER CORPORATION May 8, 2026 To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
Dyno Nobel Limited December 17, 2025 Approve Progress on Climate Change Transition
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
EBAY INC. June 17, 2026 Special stockholder meeting threshold, if properly presented.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
12 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
4 FOR, 2 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
5 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
ENTEGRIS, INC. May 6, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
EQUINIX, LLC May 13, 2026 Consideration and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, related to lowering the stock ownership threshold required to call a special meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Company to Set Paris-aligned Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Equinor to Disclose Strategy for Creating Shareholder Value under Scenarios of Declining Demand for Oil and Gas
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
EVERSOURCE ENERGY May 6, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal titled "Independent Board Chairman," if properly brought before the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
Exxon Mobil Corporation May 27, 2026 Independent Chair, a proposal overwhelmingly defeated on 16 separate occasions since 2000
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 10 AGAINST
AGAINST
15 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
4 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
FEDEX CORPORATION September 29, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
FERROVIAL SE April 9, 2026 Approve Climate Strategy Report
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
FIRST SOLAR, INC. May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal to improve shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
FOX CORPORATION November 14, 2025 Improve Executive Compensation Program.
Compensation
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Delphine Viguier-Hovasse as Director
Director Elections
Other None Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Samuel du Retail as Director
Director Elections
Other None Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
GENERAL MILLS, INC. September 30, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 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
3 FOR, 9 AGAINST
AGAINST
17 funds
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. April 30, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
Grab Holdings Limited March 24, 2026 Amend Memorandum and Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
4 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
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Shareholders' Committee for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SA April 17, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Audit-related
Other For Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
HP INC. April 16, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting that HP's board adopt a policy and amend its governance documents to require an independent Chairman of the Board, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
HUMANA INC. April 16, 2026 The stockholder proposal requesting shareholder approval requirement for excessive golden parachutes, if properly presented at the meeting.
Compensation
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
FOR
11 funds
INTEL CORPORATION May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting an enduring policy separating the Chair and CEO roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 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
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. April 28, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
13 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
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
JABIL INC. January 22, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting stockholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
JOHNSON & JOHNSON April 23, 2026 Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 19, 2026 Independent board chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
KAO CORPORATION April 30, 2026 Appoint Three Individuals to Investigate Status of Operations and Property of the Company including Potential Failures of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Board Oversight related to Palm Oil, Paper and Pulp Supply Chains
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION May 14, 2026 Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
KLABIN SA April 7, 2026 Elect Mauro Gentile Rodrigues da Cunha as Director and Tiago Curi Isaac as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Remove Incumbent Director Yamaguchi, Goro
Director Elections
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION November 4, 2025 Stockholder proposal titled "Realistic Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting," if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
21 funds
LINDE PLC July 29, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting an annual report regarding the alignment of the Company's direct and indirect lobbying activities with the Company's 2050 climate neutrality ambition.
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
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
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions
Audit-related
Other For Split
7 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Renew Appointment of Lord Powell of Bayswater as Censor
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
3 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
10 funds
Loblaw Companies Limited May 12, 2026 Disclose Company's Progress Toward Ending Property Controls
Other Social Issues
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED July 24, 2025 Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC July 1, 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 Split
1 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
FOR
6 funds
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. June 25, 2026 To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED June 16, 2026 Consideration of a stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
19 funds
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote on Shareholders' Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. January 15, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO SHAREHOLDER SPECIAL MEETING RIGHT.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of an independent board chairman policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
MORGAN STANLEY May 14, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD December 12, 2025 Approve Disclosure of Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD December 12, 2025 Approve Strategy to Eliminate Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
NETFLIX, INC. June 4, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 4 - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent," if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
NVR, INC. May 7, 2026 Shareholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold required to call a special meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 4: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 5: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 6: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
National Bank of Canada April 24, 2026 SP 7: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
ORIGIN ENERGY LTD October 15, 2025 Adopt 2025 Climate Transition Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Reduce Threshold to Call Special Meetings of Stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
PEPSICO, INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Independent Board Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
PFIZER INC. April 23, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. April 16, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring an independent board chair, if properly presented
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
Power Corporation of Canada May 13, 2026 SP 2: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
QBE Insurance Group Limited May 8, 2026 Approve Disclosure of Climate Risks to the Company
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED March 17, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Meeting."
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED May 20, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chairman, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA April 9, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Say-on-Pay
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 10: Report on Loans Made by the Bank in Support of the Circular Economy
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 6: Report on Forced Labor and Child Labor in Lending Portfolios
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 7: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants
Other Social Issues
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 8: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds

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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.