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Two kinds of vote are listed: a board-sponsored proposal Virtus voted AGAINST or withheld on, and a shareholder proposal it voted FOR, with the board’s recommendation on it where the filings show one. A FOR vote on a proposal the board supported, or took no position on, is listed and labelled, but it is not a vote against the board. One row is one proposal at one meeting; “funds” is how many of the manager’s funds or accounts voted that way.
Everything Only shareholder proposals it backed
196 proposals. Every shareholder proposal Virtus backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Virtus voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding human rights impact assessment on AI systems driving targeted advertising. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on framework to assess company lobbying alignment with climate goals. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 12 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 12 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 11 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PACKAGING MATERIALS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Racial and Gender Pay Gaps" | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| NEXTERA ENERGY INC. | May 23, 2024 | A proposal entitled "Board Matrix" requesting a chart of individual Director self-identified gender, race/ethnicity and skills | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| NEXTERA ENERGY INC. | May 23, 2024 | A proposal entitled "Climate Lobbying Report" requesting a report on the Company's lobbying and trade association memberships in relation to the Company's emissions goal | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding annual reporting on anti-harassment and discrimination efforts, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights assessment of Al-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative Al misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON GENDER/RACIAL PAY | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP. | May 22, 2024 | To consider a stockholder proposal, if properly presented, regarding disclosure of racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of Al | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 21, 2024 | Indigenous peoples' rights indicators | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| MASTERCARD INC. | June 18, 2024 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| NIKE INC. | September 12, 2023 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Supplemental Pay Equity Disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a freedom of association and collective bargaining policy, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON LOBBYING | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to report on effectiveness of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting report on lobbying alignment with Bank of America's climate goals | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on adoption of automation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting an audit of safety practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| DEXCOM INC. | May 22, 2024 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on pay equity disclosure. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| DEXCOM INC. | May 22, 2024 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on transparency in lobbying. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lobbying activities report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 6 |
| ABBVIE INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue Annual Report on Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| ABBVIE INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue a Report on Patent Process | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| AIRBNB INC. | June 5, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding political disclosure, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 10, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMPANY ANNUALLY PREPARE A RACIAL AND GENDER PAY GAP REPORT | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting disclosure of clean energy financing ratio | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CHEVRON CORP. | May 29, 2024 | Commission a Third-Party Report on Human Rights Practices | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financing. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| FEDEX CORP. | September 21, 2023 | Stockholder proposal regarding a "Just Transition" report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Advisory shareholder proposal on transparency in political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Climate Lobbying | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting the Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | April 19, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Tax Transparency | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a clean energy supply financing ratio | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| TJX COMPANIES INC. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 4 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP. | April 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods' labor practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding corporate climate lobbying. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | June 3, 2024 | If properly presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| ADOBE INC. | April 17, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - Reporting on Hiring of Persons with Arrest or Incarceration Records. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to climate lobbying. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC. | March 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting that Applied Materials report on quantitative median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Lobbying Disclosure | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| INTUIT INC. | January 18, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | The stockholder proposal requesting a racial and gender pay gap report, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 15, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 3 |
| SEMPRA | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on certain safety and environmental matters | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 3 |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented, requesting a political expenditures report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 3 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on reproductive healthcare misinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER USE OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ALTERNATIVE EMISSIONS REPORTING | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BOEING CO. | May 17, 2024 | Adoption of Value Chain Emission Reduction Target. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BOEING CO. | May 17, 2024 | Racial and Gender Pay Gap Disclosure. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BOEING CO. | May 17, 2024 | Report on Climate Lobbying. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| COCA-COLA CO. | May 1, 2024 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on non-sugar sweeteners | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| COCA-COLA CO. | May 1, 2024 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks caused by the decline in the quality of accessible medical care | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| COMCAST CORP. | June 10, 2024 | Report on political expenditures misalignment with company values | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| DOCUSIGN INC. | May 29, 2024 | A stockholder proposal to report on the effectiveness of the Company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, if properly presented at the meeting | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | May 13, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of certain political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MCDONALD'S CORP. | May 22, 2024 | Advisory Vote on Poultry Welfare Disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| NIKE INC. | September 12, 2023 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding a Supply Chain Management Report, if properly presented at the meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP. | May 9, 2024 | A Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, policies and communications. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to expand political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish report on impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| PACCAR INC. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Full Value Chain Emissions Reduction Plan | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | May 14, 2024 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding adoption of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | May 2, 2024 | To prepare an annual report on the effectiveness of UPS's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Racial Equity Audit | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WARRIOR MET COAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution urging the Board of Directors to commission and oversee an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Climate Lobbying Congruency Report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Human Rights Impact Assessment of AI-Driven Targeted Advertising | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
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