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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2024-2025 Proxy Voting Records

Compiled from SEC Form N-PX filings and BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s Form 8-K, filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07 on EDGAR). Page generated October 14, 2026.

  • 15Ballot items
  • 1,466Asset managers
  • 19,022Fund votes
  • May 6, 2025Meeting date

Results at a glance

Meeting of May 6, 2025: 15 items on BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s Form 8-K, filed May 7, 2025: 11 elected · 2 approved · 2 not approved.

Material dissent

None.

Material dissent: a director nominee under 80% of the votes cast, say-on-pay under 70%, any other item the board put forward under 80%, or a shareholder proposal with more than 50%, on the company’s own Form 8-K tally. How this is decided

Proxy season: 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026

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Official 2024-2025 meeting results reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.

These tallies are BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own, as disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K, filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07, “Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders”). They cover every share voted at the meeting, not just the funds that file Form N-PX.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. — official shareholder meeting results, meeting held May 6, 2025
Ballot itemForAgainst AbstainWithheldBroker non-votesSupport (of votes cast)Reported outcomeVoting standard
Elect Director: Peter J. Arduini 1,514,455,48124,103,0122,929,909 --241,575,246 98%Elected—
Elect Director: Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. 1,532,130,3276,515,4462,842,629 --241,575,246 99.5%Elected—
Elect Director: Christopher S. Boerner, Ph.D. 1,428,210,815110,402,9782,874,609 --241,575,246 93%Elected—
Elect Director: Julia A. Haller, M.D. 1,528,545,29710,278,9142,664,191 --241,575,246 99.3%Elected—
Elect Director: Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D. 1,528,499,92710,124,8222,863,653 --241,575,246 99.3%Elected—
Elect Director: Michael R. McMullen 1,533,441,5185,010,6143,036,270 --241,575,246 99.6%Elected—
Elect Director: Paula A. Price 1,521,414,16317,093,7852,980,454 --241,575,246 99%Elected—
Elect Director: Derica W. Rice 1,490,843,76447,794,4102,850,228 --241,575,246 97%Elected—
Elect Director: Theodore R. Samuels 1,515,155,91023,349,5812,982,911 --241,575,246 98%Elected—
Elect Director: Karen H. Vousden, Ph.D. 1,532,436,9486,272,2412,779,213 --241,575,246 99.5%Elected—
Elect Director: Phyllis R. Yale 1,532,047,9206,606,4862,833,996 --241,575,246 99.5%Elected—
2. Management proposal on the advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers 1,443,673,10492,005,4195,809,879 --241,575,246 94%Approved—
3. Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for 2025 1,720,056,97459,373,3453,633,329 ---- 97%Approved—
4. Shareholder proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability 17,608,6191,510,021,36113,858,422 --241,575,246 1%Not approved—
5. Shareholder proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts 26,455,9251,502,179,24412,853,233 --241,575,246 2%Not approved—

Source: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 7, 2025 — read the filing on EDGAR.

How asset managers voted at the BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2024-2025 meeting

Each item below shows how the 1,466 asset managers that disclosed a BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. vote in their SEC Form N-PX filings actually voted. Share totals are the shares those managers' funds voted, summed across every fund they report.

1. Elect Director: Peter J. Arduini

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 7 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

98% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 98%
FOR: 1,514,455,481AGAINST: 24,103,012
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Peter J. Arduini

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Peter J. Arduini”): 1,514,455,481 for, 24,103,012 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,796,039 for, 188,194 against, 131,805 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,796,039AGAINST: 188,194ABSTAIN: 131,805UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Peter J. Arduini” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,54716 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

2. Elect Director: Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 9 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.5% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.5%
FOR: 1,532,130,327AGAINST: 6,515,446
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.”): 1,532,130,327 for, 6,515,446 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.5% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,906,176 for, 78,062 against, 131,800 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,906,176AGAINST: 78,062ABSTAIN: 131,800UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5584 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

3. Elect Director: Christopher S. Boerner, Ph.D.

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 10 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

93% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 93%
FOR: 1,428,210,815AGAINST: 110,402,978
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Christopher S. Boerner, Ph.D.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Christopher S. Boerner, Ph.D.”): 1,428,210,815 for, 110,402,978 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 93% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,790,522 for, 193,714 against, 131,802 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,790,522AGAINST: 193,714ABSTAIN: 131,802UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Christopher S. Boerner, Ph.D.” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,49369 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,460179 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

4. Elect Director: Julia A. Haller, M.D.

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 9 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.3% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.3%
FOR: 1,528,545,297AGAINST: 10,278,914
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Julia A. Haller, M.D.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Julia A. Haller, M.D.”): 1,528,545,297 for, 10,278,914 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.3% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,843,571 for, 140,680 against, 131,788 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,843,571AGAINST: 140,680ABSTAIN: 131,788UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Julia A. Haller, M.D.” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5567 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

5. Elect Director: Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D.

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 9 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.3% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.3%
FOR: 1,528,499,927AGAINST: 10,124,822
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D.”): 1,528,499,927 for, 10,124,822 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.3% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,843,727 for, 140,510 against, 131,802 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,843,727AGAINST: 140,510ABSTAIN: 131,802UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D.” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5567 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

6. Elect Director: Michael R. McMullen

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 9 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.6% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.6%
FOR: 1,533,441,518AGAINST: 5,010,614
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Michael R. McMullen

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Michael R. McMullen”): 1,533,441,518 for, 5,010,614 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.6% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,906,273 for, 36,631 against, 173,134 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,906,273AGAINST: 36,631ABSTAIN: 173,134UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Michael R. McMullen” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5593 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

7. Elect Director: Paula A. Price

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 7 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99%
FOR: 1,521,414,163AGAINST: 17,093,785
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Paula A. Price

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Paula A. Price”): 1,521,414,163 for, 17,093,785 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,777,246 for, 165,660 against, 173,132 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,777,246AGAINST: 165,660ABSTAIN: 173,132UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Paula A. Price” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,55210 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

8. Elect Director: Derica W. Rice

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 7 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

97% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 97%
FOR: 1,490,843,764AGAINST: 47,794,410
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Derica W. Rice

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Derica W. Rice”): 1,490,843,764 for, 47,794,410 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 97% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 654,632,754 for, 19,351,483 against, 131,801 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 654,632,754AGAINST: 19,351,483ABSTAIN: 131,801UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Derica W. Rice” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard207,490,05018,642,513 20Mixed
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,164,1802,528 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

9. Elect Director: Theodore R. Samuels

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 8 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

98% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 98%
FOR: 1,515,155,910AGAINST: 23,349,581
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Theodore R. Samuels

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Theodore R. Samuels”): 1,515,155,910 for, 23,349,581 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,412,049 for, 572,180 against, 131,809 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,412,049AGAINST: 572,180ABSTAIN: 131,809UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Theodore R. Samuels” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5539 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

10. Elect Director: Karen H. Vousden, Ph.D.

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 10 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.5% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.5%
FOR: 1,532,436,948AGAINST: 6,272,241
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Karen H. Vousden, Ph.D.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Karen H. Vousden, Ph.D.”): 1,532,436,948 for, 6,272,241 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.5% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,906,200 for, 78,043 against, 131,796 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,906,200AGAINST: 78,043ABSTAIN: 131,796UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Karen H. Vousden, Ph.D.” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5584 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

11. Elect Director: Phyllis R. Yale

Official resultDIRECTOR ELECTIONSReported outcome: Elected

Combines 7 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

99.5% Majority: yes · of votes cast

FOR 99.5%
FOR: 1,532,047,920AGAINST: 6,606,486
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 219 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Election of Directors: Phyllis R. Yale

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Phyllis R. Yale”): 1,532,047,920 for, 6,606,486 against, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.

Reported outcome: Elected, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholders elected each of the Company's 11 nominees to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting based upon the following votes:”
Support: 99.5% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 219 asset managers below reported 673,938,519 for, 45,719 against, 131,800 abstained, 675 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,938,519AGAINST: 45,719ABSTAIN: 131,800UNKNOWN: 675
Largest asset managers voting on “Election of Directors: Phyllis R. Yale” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,5584 20For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 219 asset managers. See all 219 in the interactive database.

12. 2. Management proposal on the advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers

Official resultFund totals may overlapSECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTESReported outcome: Approved

Combines 42 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

94% Approved · of votes cast

FOR 94%
FOR: 1,443,673,104AGAINST: 92,005,419
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 1,450 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“2. Management proposal on the advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers”): 1,443,673,104 for, 92,005,419 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07).

Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The management proposal on the advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers was approved based upon the following votes:”
Support: 94% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

Also reported under other wordings, matched to the same row of BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s official tally and shown with their own fund figures; their managers are not in the figures or the table on this card: “COMPENSATION” (3 managers, 4,750 for); “SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTES” (3 managers, 1,130 for).

Fund voting reports and institutional-manager reports both cover this item. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two are shown separately below and never added together, and their sum is not shown (fund and manager reports combined may count the same shares twice).

Fund voting reports: 205 asset managers voting on “Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,50357 40For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,6390 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Fund voting reports, all 205 managers: 672,443,352 for, 782,018 against, 131,972 abstained. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.

Institutional-manager reports: 1,277 asset managers voting on “Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
JPMorgan81,928,1490 00For
BlackRock68,769,3158,035 00For
Capital Group66,487,1480 00For
Charles Schwab62,841,3880 00For
State Street60,886,3970 00For
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC44,951,4300 00For
PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/22,155,7800 00For
Wellington21,726,2710 00For
Northern Trust20,708,8010 00For
Fidelity16,213,4620 00For
Independent Franchise Partners LLP15,949,3630 00For
Invesco15,806,7020 00For
Dodge & Cox14,456,2730 00For
Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH013,435,165 00Against
Vanguard13,359,7030 00For
UBS11,925,633219,363 00For
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC11,442,0070 00For
Legal & General Investment Management Ltd226,6849,838,061 00Against
MELLON INVESTMENTS Corp9,808,4300 00For
Nuveen9,687,6560 00For
T. Rowe Price8,794,1960 00For
Newton Investment Management North America, LLC8,252,7200 00For
PARAMETRIC PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES LLC7,894,4070 00For
SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP7,648,4470 00For
VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP7,629,2460 00For

Institutional-manager reports, all 1,277 managers: 879,521,551 for, 59,445,782 against, 293,124 abstained, 173,189 not voted, 35,174 unknown. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.

13. 3. Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for 2025

Official resultAUDIT-RELATEDReported outcome: Approved

Combines 10 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

97% Approved · of votes cast

FOR 97%
FOR: 1,720,056,974AGAINST: 59,373,345
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 227 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Ratification of the Appointment of an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“3. Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for 2025”): 1,720,056,974 for, 59,373,345 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07).

Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for 2025 was ratified based upon the following votes:”
Support: 97% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 227 asset managers below reported 673,822,045 for, 611,450 against, 131,751 abstained, 875 unknown.

FOR
FOR: 673,822,045AGAINST: 611,450ABSTAIN: 131,751UNKNOWN: 875
Largest asset managers voting on “Ratification of the Appointment of an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard226,132,52637 10For
Capital Group64,255,8140 00For
Charles Schwab62,443,8000 00For
Fidelity51,890,7720 00For
BlackRock51,377,6980 00For
JPMorgan32,878,7940 00For
State Street22,753,129510 00For
Columbia Threadneedle17,200,0940 00For
Invesco13,212,2600 00For
Dodge & Cox11,661,3390 00For
Pacer Funds Trust9,889,9910 00For
Dimensional8,747,6970 00For
TIAA8,418,1480 00For
VanEck ETF Trust7,613,4680 00For
Jackson National5,735,4150 00For
Prudential/PGIM4,737,1270 00For
Federated Hermes4,724,7440 00For
BNY Mellon4,249,0490 00For
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3,173,7210 00For
Victory Capital3,166,7080 00For
T. Rowe Price2,951,8120 00For
Six Circles Trust2,633,5060 00For
Neuberger Berman2,396,7550 00For
Equitable2,085,1080 00For
Eaton Vance1,981,8910 00For

Showing the 25 largest of 227 asset managers. See all 227 in the interactive database.

14. 4. Shareholder proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability

Official resultOTHERReported outcome: Not approved

Combines 6 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

1% Not approved · of votes cast

AGAINST
FOR: 17,608,619AGAINST: 1,510,021,361
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 211 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Shareholder Proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“4. Shareholder proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability”): 17,608,619 for, 1,510,021,361 against — failed, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07).

Reported outcome: Not approved, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholder proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability was not approved based upon the following votes:”
Support: 1% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

Also reported under other wordings, matched to the same row of BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s official tally and shown with their own fund figures; their managers are not in the figures or the table on this card: “Establish a Board Committee on Corporate Financial Sustainability” (10 managers, Fund and manager reports combined; may count the same shares twice; no share total shown); “S/H Proposal - Corporate Governance” (5 managers, 630 for, 2,239 against, 56,940 unknown); “Shareholder Proposal Regarding Formation of Corporate Sustainability Committee” (4 managers, Fund and manager reports combined; may count the same shares twice; no share total shown).

The 211 asset managers below reported 96,285 for, 670,625,399 against, 1,672,301 abstained, 875 unknown.

AGAINST
FOR: 96,285AGAINST: 670,625,399ABSTAIN: 1,672,301UNKNOWN: 875
Largest asset managers voting on “Shareholder Proposal on Corporate Financial Sustainability” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard11226,132,543 90Against
Capital Group064,255,814 00Against
Charles Schwab062,443,800 00Against
Fidelity051,890,772 00Against
BlackRock051,377,698 00Against
JPMorgan032,878,794 00Against
State Street022,753,639 00Against
Columbia Threadneedle017,200,094 00Against
Invesco013,212,260 00Against
Dodge & Cox011,661,339 00Against
Pacer Funds Trust09,889,991 00Against
Dimensional08,747,697 00Against
TIAA08,418,148 00Against
VanEck ETF Trust07,613,468 00Against
Jackson National05,735,415 00Against
Prudential/PGIM04,737,127 00Against
Federated Hermes04,724,744 00Against
BNY Mellon04,249,049 00Against
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO03,173,721 00Against
Victory Capital03,166,708 00Against
T. Rowe Price02,951,812 00Against
Six Circles Trust02,633,506 00Against
Neuberger Berman02,396,755 00Against
Equitable02,085,108 00Against
Eaton Vance01,981,891 00Against

Showing the 25 largest of 211 asset managers. See all 211 in the interactive database.

15. 5. Shareholder proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts

Official resultDIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIONReported outcome: Not approved

Combines 7 wordings of this item as funds reported it.

2% Not approved · of votes cast

AGAINST
FOR: 26,455,925AGAINST: 1,502,179,244
Details: description as filed, official tally, votes by 211 asset managers

Description as filed by funds: Shareholder Proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s own tally for this item (“5. Shareholder proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts”): 26,455,925 for, 1,502,179,244 against — failed, per its Form 8-K filed May 7, 2025 (Item 5.07).

Reported outcome: Not approved, in the filing’s own words: “The shareholder proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts was not approved based upon the following votes:”
Support: 2% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.

The 211 asset managers below reported 109,408 for, 670,602,346 against, 1,682,231 abstained, 875 unknown.

AGAINST
FOR: 109,408AGAINST: 670,602,346ABSTAIN: 1,682,231UNKNOWN: 875
Largest asset managers voting on “Shareholder Proposal on a Request to Cease DEI Efforts” at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO., 2024-2025
Asset managerForAgainst AbstainWithheldVote
Vanguard17226,132,539 90Against
Capital Group064,255,814 00Against
Charles Schwab062,443,800 00Against
Fidelity051,890,772 00Against
BlackRock051,377,698 00Against
JPMorgan032,878,794 00Against
State Street022,753,639 00Against
Columbia Threadneedle017,200,094 00Against
Invesco013,212,260 00Against
Dodge & Cox011,661,339 00Against
Pacer Funds Trust09,889,991 00Against
Dimensional08,747,697 00Against
TIAA08,418,148 00Against
VanEck ETF Trust07,613,468 00Against
Jackson National05,735,415 00Against
Prudential/PGIM04,737,127 00Against
Federated Hermes04,724,744 00Against
BNY Mellon04,249,049 00Against
MASTER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO03,173,721 00Against
Victory Capital03,166,708 00Against
T. Rowe Price02,951,812 00Against
Six Circles Trust02,633,506 00Against
Neuberger Berman02,396,755 00Against
Equitable02,085,108 00Against
Eaton Vance01,981,891 00Against

Showing the 25 largest of 211 asset managers. See all 211 in the interactive database.

Not shown here: this season’s fund filings also report 1 item from the meeting of May 7, 2024, which belongs to the 2023-2024 season. A meeting outside this season’s July 1 to June 30 window is not counted in this page’s items or in its totals of asset managers and fund votes.

Largest BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. shareholders voting in 2024-2025

Ranked separately for each type of Form N-PX report. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two tables can list the same shares and are never added together. Each is ranked by the shares voted on the item that the most managers of that type reported, shown as a share of the 2,035,080,810 shares outstanding at the time of that meeting.

Fund voting reports: top BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. shareholders by shares voted on “Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers”, 2024-2025
#Asset manager % of shares outstanding
1Vanguard 11.11%
2Capital Group 3.16%
3Charles Schwab 3.07%
4Fidelity 2.55%
5BlackRock 2.52%
6JPMorgan 1.62%
7State Street 1.12%
8Columbia Threadneedle 0.85%
9Invesco 0.65%
10Dodge & Cox 0.57%
Institutional-manager reports: top BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. shareholders by shares voted on “Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers”, 2024-2025
#Asset manager % of shares outstanding
1JPMorgan 4.03%
2BlackRock 3.38%
3Capital Group 3.27%
4Charles Schwab 3.09%
5State Street 2.99%
6GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.21%
7PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ 1.09%
8Wellington 1.07%
9Northern Trust 1.02%
10Fidelity 0.80%

Reported BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. holdings and ownership

As disclosed to the SEC in Form 13F (quarter-end holdings of 30 large managers), Schedules 13D and 13G (beneficial ownership above 5%) and the company’s own proxy statement (DEF 14A). Each row names its form.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. holdings and ownership disclosed for the 2024-2025 proxy season
Holder % outstanding Disclosure
Vanguard Group 9.41% 13F
BlackRock 7.93% 13F
JPMorgan Chase 5.31% 13F
State Street 4.66% 13F
Charles Schwab 2.98% 13F
Norges Bank 1.58% 13F
Morgan Stanley 1.57% 13F
BNY Mellon 1.32% 13F
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 0.09% 13G

Percentages above are of 2,035,080,810 shares outstanding, as reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. on its Form 10-Q dated April 17, 2025 (see the filing on EDGAR). This is the count contemporaneous with the 2024-2025 meeting, not today’s. Each holding is as of its own filing, which may be dated before or after the meeting.

About this page

Every figure above is derived from filings made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission: Form N-PX, in which registered funds disclose how they voted every proxy and institutional managers disclose their votes on executive pay (say-on-pay, say-on-frequency and golden parachutes), and Form 8-K Item 5.07, in which the company reports its own meeting results. Shares outstanding are taken from BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.’s 10-Q dated April 17, 2025. This page is a static snapshot rebuilt weekly on October 14, 2026; a live search always shows the current data.

At BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.'s shareholder meeting held May 6, 2025, in the 2024-2025 proxy season, 1,466 asset managers reported how they voted on 15 ballot items in their SEC Form N-PX filings, covering 19,022 separate fund positions. On the most widely held item on that ballot — Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers — BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.'s filing reports the proposal as approved, with 94% support of the votes cast (FOR divided by FOR plus AGAINST, the conventional basis for proxy support; abstentions, broker non-votes and unvoted shares are excluded because none of them took a side). Source: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.'s Form 8-K, Item 5.07, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2025.

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