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Vanguard 2025-2026 · Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 64,139 | 59,086 | 3,491 | 1,562 | 94.4% | 93.5% |
| Board proposals | 47,488 | 43,208 | 3,025 | 1,255 | 93.5% | 92.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 166 | 127 | 6 | 33 | 95.5% | 88.3% |
| Other items | 16,485 | 15,751 | 460 | 274 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
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5,053 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 | Vanguard | Franklin Templeton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| NVR, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending." Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 35 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ABIVAX SA | May 11, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD | May 13, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACCOR SA | May 27, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ADDSINO CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve Financial Cooperation Business and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC AVIATION POWER CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of the Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AECC Aero-engine Control Co., Ltd. | January 30, 2026 | Approve 2026 Financial Business with China Aero Engine Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AENA SME SA | April 16, 2026 | ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| AGL ENERGY LTD | October 3, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve ACC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Air China Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve CNAHC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | April 29, 2026 | Approve 2026-2028 Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ANHUI CONCH CEMENT CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Provision of Deposit Services and Credit Facilities Services Under the Financial Services Agreement, Deposit Cap and the Credit Facilities Cap and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP LTD | April 28, 2026 | Approve Deposits and Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Vote on stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman, if properly presented during the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| AVIVA PLC | May 6, 2026 | Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Advantech Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 5: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Aluminum Corporation of China Limited | December 22, 2025 | Approve New Financial Services Agreement Between the Company and Chinalco Finance Company and Proposed Caps Thereunder Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| An Hui Wenergy Co., Ltd. | May 21, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Anhui Expressway Company Limited | September 25, 2025 | Elect Yang Jianguo as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Avicopter Plc | December 23, 2025 | Approve 2026 Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Avicopter Plc | December 23, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Avicopter Plc | December 23, 2025 | Approve Signing of a Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BAIC Motor Corporation Limited | October 22, 2025 | Approve Entry of the Financial Services Framework Agreement and Proposed Annual Caps Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | May 21, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BEIJING-SHANGHAI HIGH SPEED RAILWAY CO., LTD. | June 30, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEL FUSE INC. | May 26, 2026 | With respect to a shareholder proposal requesting that our board of directors take all necessary steps to provide the holders of Class A Common Stock with the right to convert their shares into Class B Common Stock at their option at any time, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 28, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Approve Acquisition of All Company's Shares by Marfrig Global Foods S.A. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. | April 22, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions with Controlling Shareholder and its Related Parties Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. | April 22, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction in Connection to Deposit of Funds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BeOne Medicines AG | June 11, 2026 | THAT the adjournment of the Annual Meeting by the chairman, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve any of the proposals described above, be and is hereby approved. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Jetsen Technology Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Jetsen Technology Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Draft and Summary of Performance Shares Incentive Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Jetsen Technology Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Methods to Assess the Performance of Plan Participants Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co., Limited | December 23, 2025 | Approve Finance Leasing Business Framework Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co., Limited | December 23, 2025 | Approve Proposed Deposit Service under the Financial Services Framework Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing New Building Materials Public Ltd. Co. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Major Business and Investment Decision-making Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Management System of Raised Funds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Measures for the Administration of Financing and External Guarantees Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Related-Party Transaction Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Risk Investment Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding General Meetings of Shareholders Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | November 19, 2025 | Amend Working System for Independent Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Corp. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CCOOP GROUP CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CECEP Wind-Power Corp. | December 22, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CETC Cyberspace Security Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CGI Inc. | January 28, 2026 | SP 4: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CGN POWER CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Framework Agreement and the Proposed Annual Caps Thereto Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA COAL ENERGY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement and Application for the Proposed Annual Caps for the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Second Supplemental Financial Service Agreement, and the Revised 2026 Deposit Cap and the 2026-2029 Deposit Cap Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement with China Merchants Group Finance Co., Ltd. Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement with China Merchants International Finance Co., Ltd. Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Signing of Framework Agreement for Related Party Transactions and the Adjustment and Forecast of Related Party Transaction Amounts Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NATIONAL SOFTWARE & SERVICE CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Comprehensive Financial Cooperation Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NONFERROUS MINING CORPORATION LTD | June 25, 2026 | Approve Revision of Annual Cap under the Financial Services Supplemental Framework Agreement (Deposit Services) and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH (GROUP) HIGH-TECH CO LTD | May 12, 2026 | Approve 2025 Daily Related Party Transactions and 2026 Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH (GROUP) HIGH-TECH CO LTD | May 12, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHINA TUNGSTEN AND HIGHTECH MATERIALS CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Supplemental Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA TUNGSTEN AND HIGHTECH MATERIALS CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| COMSYS Holdings Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okada, Masaharu Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. | November 20, 2025 | To ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Company's bylaws. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China CSSC Holdings Ltd. | December 25, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China CSSC Holdings Ltd. | December 25, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited | August 29, 2025 | Approve Daily Connected Transactions on Financial Services of the Company Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited | November 19, 2025 | Approve Supplemental Agreement II to the Sinochem Financial Services Framework Agreement, Maximum Daily Outstanding Balance of Secured Loan Services and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Meheco Group Co., Ltd. | May 20, 2026 | Approve 2025 Daily Related Party Transactions and 2026 Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited | November 21, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation | November 28, 2025 | Approve Abolishment of the Board of Supervisors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Resources Double-Crane Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | January 23, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction in Connection to Bank Acceptance Bills, Deposits, Financial Management and Financing Business Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China South Publishing & Media Group Co., Ltd. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China South Publishing & Media Group Co., Ltd. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Southern Airlines Company Limited | December 12, 2025 | Approve Renewal of Financial Services Framework Agreement Entered into Between the Company and China Southern Airlines Group Finance Company Limited and Connected Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Southern Power Grid Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd. | December 12, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Limited | February 2, 2026 | Approve Financial Services (2026-2028) Framework Agreement, Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Zhenhua (Group) Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | July 30, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Hayashi, Kingo Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Katsuno, Satoru Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
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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.