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Vanguard 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 | 99,651 | 89,809 | 6,103 | 3,739 | 93.6% | 92.5% |
| Board proposals | 76,272 | 67,572 | 5,451 | 3,249 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 174 | 77 | 28 | 69 | 73.3% | 66.3% |
| Other items | 23,205 | 22,160 | 624 | 421 | 97.3% | 96.6% |
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6,103 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Transaction Does Not Constitute as Major Asset Restructuring and Restructuring for Listing Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Transaction Does Not Constitute as Related-Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Transaction Does Not Exist in Article 12 of Guidelines for the Supervision of Listed Companies No. 7, Relevant Standards of the Self-regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies of Shanghai Stock Exchange No. 6 - Major Assets Restructuring Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Trusteeship of Convertible Corporate Bonds, Liability for Default, and Dispute Resolution Mechanism Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Use of Proceeds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve Valuation of the Target Assets Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA | May 8, 2026 | Approve to Formulate the Principles of Bondholders Meeting Capital Structure |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ROOT, INC. | June 3, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to allow for exculpation of certain officers. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Ruentex Development Co., Ltd. | May 20, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| SAIC MOTOR CORPORATION LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Renewal of the Financial Services Framework Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SAIC MOTOR CORPORATION LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Renewal of the Framework Agreement for Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SAIC MOTOR CORPORATION LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. | December 30, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. | December 30, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with SAIC Motor Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SALZGITTER AG | June 3, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SCHOTT PHARMA AG & CO. KGAA | February 3, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2029 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SDIC CAPITAL CO., LTD. | June 3, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SDIC CAPITAL CO., LTD. | June 3, 2026 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SDIC POWER HOLDINGS CO LTD | April 28, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SDIC Power Holdings Co., Ltd. | January 5, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 25, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okamura, Kotaro Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to limit the liability of officers as permitted by law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 27 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SEVERN TRENT PLC | July 10, 2025 | Approve Net Zero Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| SHAANXI COAL INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED | June 11, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANDONG GOLD MINING CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Supplemental Agreement to the New Financial Services Framework Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI ELECTRIC GROUP COMPANY LIMITED | June 5, 2026 | Amend Articles of Association and Its Appendices Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CO LTD | June 5, 2026 | Elect Wu Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Shen Bo as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Wang Zhong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD | June 25, 2026 | Elect Yang Qiuhua as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANXI COKING COAL ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Signing the Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANXI LU'AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO L | May 20, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHANXI LU'AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CO L | May 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHARPLINK, INC. | April 10, 2026 | Approval to adjourn or postpone the Annual Meeting if necessary. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SHENERGY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Shenergy Group Finance Co., Ltd. Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. | May 15, 2026 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend per Share Equals to 60 Percent of Earnings per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SHOUGANG FUSHAN RESOURCES GROUP LTD | January 30, 2026 | Approve 2026 Financial Services Framework Agreement and the Deposit Services and the Credit Services Contemplated Thereunder, Daily Deposit Caps and the Daily Credit Caps and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SIG GROUP AG | April 16, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SPIC Green Energy Co., Ltd. | February 27, 2026 | Approve Company's Deposit and Loan Business with State Power Investment Corporation Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SPIC Industry-Finance Holdings Co., Ltd. | March 17, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SSE PLC | July 17, 2025 | Approve Net Zero Transition Report Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| STEF | April 23, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| STOLT-NIELSEN LTD | April 16, 2026 | AUTHORIZE BOARD TO FILL VACANCIES Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Elect Zhang Lei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SVEAFASTIGHETER AB (PUBL) | June 26, 2026 | DETERMINE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND DEPUTY MEMBERS OF BOARD Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| Sailun Group Co., Ltd. | December 19, 2025 | Elect Li Jiqing as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sakura Development Co., Ltd. | June 16, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sammaan Capital Limited | October 29, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association and Grant of Special Right Regarding Directors Nomination to Identified Shareholder Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sasol Ltd. | November 14, 2025 | Approve Climate Change Report Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. | May 27, 2026 | Amend Articles to Allow Virtual Only Shareholder Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shaanxi Coal Industry Co., Ltd. | November 18, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shaanxi Energy Investment Co., Ltd. | May 13, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy Co. Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy Co. Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co., Ltd. | November 17, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Nanshan Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| 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 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Shanghai Bailian Group Co., Ltd. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanghai Baosight Software Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shanghai Baosight Software Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited | December 15, 2025 | Approve Continuing Connected Transactions and Proposed Annual Caps under the Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | May 8, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Co., Ltd. | April 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transactions on Sales and Purchases of Goods, Provision and Receiving Services Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanxi Coal International Energy Group Co., Ltd. | December 31, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shanxi Lu'An Environmental Energy Development Co., Ltd. | January 9, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. | December 19, 2025 | Approve Related-party Transactions Related to Daily Operations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. | December 19, 2025 | Approve Signing a Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. | September 19, 2025 | Elect Zhou Peiyu as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| 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 7 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| Sichuan Huafeng Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with Sichuan Changhong Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sigurd Microelectronics Corp. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Amendments to Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Simplo Technology Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Sims Limited | November 21, 2025 | Approve Advisory Vote on Climate Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Sinochem International Corp. | May 15, 2026 | Approve Financial Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sinochem International Corp. | May 15, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sinofert Holdings Limited | December 19, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement, Maximum Daily Outstanding Balance of the Deposit Services and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited | November 27, 2025 | Approve New Century Bright Financial Services Framework Master Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited | November 27, 2025 | Approve New Sinopec Finance Financial Services Framework Master Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Sporton International Inc. | May 22, 2026 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| State Grid Yingda Co., Ltd. | September 15, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| State Grid Yingda Co., Ltd. | May 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TAIWAN COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL HOLDING CO LTD | June 18, 2026 | Elect Lin, Hann-Chyi as Independent Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting policy requiring the Board Chair to be an independent director. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| TCL ZHONGHUAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | January 23, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TCL ZHONGHUAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | April 15, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement and Adjustment of Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TECOM Group PJSC | March 10, 2026 | Approve Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Contributions Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 23 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| TELEVISION FRANCAISE 1 SA TF1 | April 16, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC. | November 13, 2025 | Approval of Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate the Monetary Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Delaware Law and to Make Certain Miscellaneous Changes to Article IV thereof. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 28 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| THE KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,INCORPORATED | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Executive Officers Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| THE SWATCH GROUP AG | May 12, 2026 | Amend Articles Re: Auditor Rotation Every Ten Years Audit-related |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE SWATCH GROUP AG | May 12, 2026 | Amend Articles Re: Board Chair Requirement Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE SWATCH GROUP AG | May 12, 2026 | Amend Articles Re: Chair of the Compensation Committee Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE SWATCH GROUP AG | May 12, 2026 | Amend Articles Re: Hybrid General Meeting Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 25, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.