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Vanguard 2023-2024 · American Century 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 90,688 | 81,322 | 7,921 | 1,445 | 91.1% | 90.5% |
| Board proposals | 73,334 | 64,715 | 7,505 | 1,114 | 89.6% | 88.9% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 394 | 241 | 11 | 142 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
| Other items | 16,960 | 16,366 | 405 | 189 | 97.6% | 97.2% |
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594 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 | American Century |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | April 11, 2024 | SP 4: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| RUENTEX INDUSTRIES LTD. | June 27, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| RYOBI LTD. | March 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Allow Virtual Only Shareholder Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SPA | April 23, 2024 | Deliberations Pursuant to Article 2390 of Civil Code Re: Decisions Inherent to Authorization of Board Members to Assume Positions in Competing Companies Corporate Governance |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC. | June 12, 2024 | Approve an extension of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2026. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| SAUDI AIRLINES CATERING CO. | October 12, 2023 | Amend Article 47 of Bylaws Re: Distribution of Dividends Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO. | May 6, 2024 | Amend Article 18 of Bylaws Re: Remuneration of the Board Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SCINOPHARM TAIWAN LTD. | May 28, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions on Competitive Activities of Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. | March 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Amend Provisions on Number of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SIGMAXYZ HOLDINGS INC. | June 25, 2024 | Amend Articles to Amend Provisions on Number of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SINOPHARM GROUP CO. LTD. | December 20, 2023 | Approve 2023 Financial Services Framework Agreement, Proposed Maximum Daily Balances of the Deposit Services and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Amend Articles Re: Place of Jurisdiction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| SIXT SE | June 12, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Erich Sixt for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| SK REIT CO. LTD. | September 6, 2023 | Approve Acquisition of Affiliated REIT Other |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SK REIT CO. LTD. | September 6, 2023 | Approve Change in Business Plan Other |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 19, 2023 | A stockholder proposal (right to call special shareholder meeting). Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| SNC-LAVALIN GROUP INC. | May 16, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| SOPRA STERIA GROUP SA | May 21, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | May 15, 2024 | Advisory vote on shareholder proposal 10 amend clawback policy for executive pay. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC. | May 2, 2024 | To APPROVE, the Company's Tax-Free Spin Protection Plan. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 15 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| SPEED TECH CORP. | December 22, 2023 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SPYRE THERAPEUTICS INC. | May 13, 2024 | To approve an adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| STOLT-NIELSEN LTD. | April 18, 2024 | Authorize Board to Fill Vacancies Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| STRATASYS LTD. | September 28, 2023 | Approval Extension of Expiration Date of Stratasys' Existing Shareholder Rights Plan (Subject to the approval of Proposal 1) Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | June 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Add Provision on Director Competencies to Manage Climate-Related Business Risks and Opportunities Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SUNPLUS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | June 12, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SURUGA BANK LTD. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors and Executive Officers Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| SYNNEX TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORP. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| TAISEI LAMICK CO. LTD. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Change Company Name - Amend Business Lines Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TAIWAN CEMENT CORP. | May 21, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TAMBURI INVESTMENT PARTNERS SPA | April 29, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TATUNG CO. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| TECHNOGYM SPA | May 7, 2024 | Elect Nerio Alessandri as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| TEGNA INC. | August 17, 2023 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TELENOR ASA | May 7, 2024 | Approve Remuneration of Nominating Committee (Alternative Resolution) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| TENMA CORP. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Designate Representatives to Formalize and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Instruct Trustee to Engage Law Firm Specializing in Taxation, Financial Advisor and Any Necessary Advisor to Carry out Comparative Analysis in Favor of Holders with Respect to Offers Received by Trust, Including Acquisition of Certificates (CBFIs) Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TERRAFINA | June 5, 2024 | Make Available to Holders via Common Representative Conclusions and Pros and Cons on Proposals Submitted to Trust Based on Analysis in Previous Item 1; in Addition to Authorities Provided for in Trust Agreement, so that Holders Can Make Informed Decision Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP. | November 10, 2023 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding adopting a policy requiring executives to retain a significant portion of stock until retirement. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. | May 22, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal: Simple Majority Vote. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| TI FLUID SYSTEMS PLC | September 22, 2023 | Approve Waiver of Rule 9 of the Takeover Code Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| TOD'S SPA | April 24, 2024 | Slate Submitted by DI.VI. Finanziaria di Diego Della Valle & C. Srl Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER CO. HOLDINGS INC. | June 26, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors and Executive Officers Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TOPKEY CORP. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| TORII PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD. | March 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Representative Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TORII PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD. | March 27, 2024 | Amend Articles to Review Necessity of Cash Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TORII PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD. | March 27, 2024 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TPG INC. | June 5, 2024 | Approve an Amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation Providing for Officer Exculpation under Delaware Law Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 16 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| TRAEGER INC. | June 11, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in order to provide for exculpation of officers from breaches of fiduciary duty to the extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TRIUMPH NEW ENERGY COMPANY LTD. | February 5, 2024 | Approve 2024-2026 Financial Services Framework Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Amend Articles to Separate Chairperson of the Board and CEO, and Appoint Outside Director as Board Chairperson Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Amend Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Ikeda, Akiko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Tamagami, Muneto Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Gohara, Nobuo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Nakahata, Yuko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Nominee Nakamura, Motohiko Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC. | August 10, 2023 | Remove Incumbent Director and Audit Committee Member Fujii, Fumiyo Director Elections |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT SA | September 27, 2023 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| UNILEVER PLC | May 1, 2024 | Approve Climate Transition Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 3 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC. | May 22, 2024 | A Vote to Approve the Company's Tax Benefits Preservation Plan. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 27 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| UPLAND SOFTWARE INC. | June 5, 2024 | To approve the Upland Software, Inc. 2024 Tax Benefit Preservation Plan. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VALNEVA SE | June 26, 2024 | Approve Transaction with Dipal Patel and Kathrin Jansen Re: Compensation Agreements Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VERU INC. | June 27, 2024 | To approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the proposals or to obtain a quorum for the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member A. Homburg for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member C. Schoenhardt for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member D. Cavallo for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member D. Nowak for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member F. O. Porsche for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member G. Horvath (from Feb. 28, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member G. Scarpino (from April 21, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. Buck for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. D. Poetsch for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. M. Piech for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member H. S. Al Jaber for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. Hofmann for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. Rothe (until March 3, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member J. W. Hamburg for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member K. Schnur (from July 11, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. B. E. Al-Mahmoud for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. Carnero Sojo for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member M. Heiss for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member P. Mosch (until Dec. 31, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member S. Mahler (until May 31, 2023) for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member S. Weil for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | May 29, 2024 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member W. Porsche for Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| VP BANK AG | April 26, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association (Incl. Approval of Virtual-Only or Hybrid Shareholder Meetings) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| WAKITA & CO. LTD. | May 23, 2024 | Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Representative Directors Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| WAKITA & CO. LTD. | May 23, 2024 | Amend Articles to Separate Chairman of the Board and CEO, and Appoint Outside Director as Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA | April 30, 2024 | Approve Nomination Committee Procedures Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| WEBUILD SPA | April 24, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Re: Article 30 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| WEBUILD SPA | April 24, 2024 | Proposal Submitted by Management Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| WEBUILD SPA | April 24, 2024 | Proposal Submitted by Salini SpA Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| WISDOM MARINE LINES CO. LTD. | May 31, 2024 | Approve Release of Restrictions on Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| WISDOMTREE INC. | June 12, 2024 | To ratify the approval by the Board of Directors of the extension of the Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated March 17, 2023, as amended, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Contested | FOR 18 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD. | April 24, 2024 | Approve Climate Transition Action Plan and 2023 Progress Report Environment or Climate |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| WORKDAY INC. | June 18, 2024 | To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect Delaware law provisions providing for officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 20 funds |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| XEROX HOLDINGS CORP. | May 22, 2024 | Consider a shareholder proposal relating to golden parachutes, if properly presented at the meeting. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 21 funds |
FOR 3 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.