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American Century 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 57,996 | 56,129 | 1,703 | 164 | 97.1% | 96.9% |
| Board proposals | 47,146 | 45,571 | 1,438 | 137 | 96.9% | 96.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 172 | 116 | 56 | 0 | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Other items | 10,678 | 10,442 | 209 | 27 | 98.0% | 97.9% |
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1,438 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 | American Century | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARQ, INC. | June 10, 2026 | To approve the Arq, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan; and Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory basis, of our named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | March 19, 2026 | Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| ARVINAS, INC. | June 24, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ASSYSTEM SA | May 22, 2026 | Reelect Dominique Louis as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ASTRIA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | January 21, 2026 | To cast a vote, on a non-binding, advisory basis, to approve the Merger-related named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the table entitled ''Golden Parachute Compensation'' and its accompanying footnotes which is included in the section of the proxy statement entitled ''The Merger-Interests of Astia's Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger,'' as required by Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which was enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ASTRONICS CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | To approve the adoption of the Astronics Corporation 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ATEA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. | May 7, 2026 | Please indicate your vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ATOSS SOFTWARE SE | April 30, 2026 | Elect Moritz Zimmermann to the Supervisory Board Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AUTODESK, INC. | June 17, 2026 | Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of Autodesk, Inc.'s named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | January 12, 2026 | Ordinary resolution to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, specified compensatory arrangements between Avadel and its named executive officers relating to the Transaction. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| AVEPOINT, INC. | May 5, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. | November 5, 2025 | Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the Company's named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. | November 5, 2025 | Approval of Third Amended and Restated 2018 Incentive Plan of the Company. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AVIDITY BIOSCIENCES, INC. | February 26, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to our named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| AVIDXCHANGE HOLDINGS, INC. | September 16, 2025 | To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, certain compensation that will or may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| AVNET, INC. | November 21, 2025 | Advisory vote on named executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| AVNET, INC. | November 21, 2025 | Approval of the 2025 Stock Compensation and Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| AXOGEN, INC. | June 23, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. | May 28, 2026 | Proposal No. 2 requests that shareholders vote to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. | June 5, 2026 | To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| AYVENS | May 13, 2026 | APPROVE COMPENSATION OF PHILIPPE DE ROVIRA, CEO FROM DECEMBRE 1, 2025 Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| AYVENS | May 13, 2026 | APPROVE REMUNERATION POLICY OF PHILIPPE DE ROVIRA, CEO Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| AZENTA, INC. | January 28, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance by 2,750,000. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Abeona Therapeutics Inc. | June 12, 2026 | Election of three Class 1 Directors for a three-year term: Michael Amoroso Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Alerus Financial Corporation | May 14, 2026 | Election of Directors: Randy L. Newman Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| Alignment Healthcare, Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Approval, on an non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. | June 11, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory (nonbinding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers and Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Alphatec Holdings, Inc. | June 10, 2026 | To elect seven persons to our Board of Directors: Quentin Blackford Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 6 funds |
WITHHOLD 3 funds |
| Amcor Plc | November 6, 2025 | Re-election of Directors: Lucrece Foufopoulos-De Ridder Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| Angi Inc. | June 10, 2026 | Election of Class II Directors: Glenn H. Schiffman Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| AppLovin Corporation | June 3, 2026 | Election of Directors: CRAIG BILLINGS Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 21 funds |
WITHHOLD 10 funds |
| Ares Management Corporation | June 8, 2026 | Election of Directors: Bennett Rosenthal Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| Ares Management Corporation | June 8, 2026 | Election of Directors: David B. Kaplan Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| Ares Management Corporation | June 8, 2026 | Election of Directors: R. Kipp deVeer Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| Arm Holdings Plc | September 9, 2025 | Elect Jeffrey A. Sine as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Arm Holdings Plc | September 9, 2025 | Elect Masayoshi Son as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Arm Holdings Plc | September 9, 2025 | Elect Rene Haas as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Arm Holdings Plc | September 9, 2025 | Elect Ronald D. Fisher as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Atlassian Corporation | December 2, 2025 | Election of Directors: Michael Cannon-Brookes Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| Atlassian Corporation | December 2, 2025 | Election of Directors: Richard P. Wong Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| Atlassian Corporation | December 2, 2025 | Election of Directors: Scott Farquhar Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| Atlassian Corporation | December 2, 2025 | Election of Directors: Shona L. Brown Director Elections |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| B&G Foods, Inc. | May 21, 2026 | Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of executive compensation: Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BAKER HUGHES COMPANY | May 19, 2026 | The approval of the Baker Hughes Company 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| BAKKT, INC. | June 23, 2026 | Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory and non-binding basis, of the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BANKFINANCIAL CORPORATION | July 21, 2025 | An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve our executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. | March 10, 2026 | To vote on an advisory (non-binding) basis to approve executive compensation for named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. | March 11, 2026 | PROPOSAL to consider and act on an advisory vote regarding the approval of compensation paid to certain executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 5, 2026 | Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation for 2025 Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| BEACON FINANCIAL CORPORATION | May 13, 2026 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEAM THERAPEUTICS INC. | June 3, 2026 | Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | January 27, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to the 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| BEL FUSE INC. | May 26, 2026 | With respect to the approval of the 2026 Equity Compensation Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BELLRING BRANDS, INC. | January 28, 2026 | Election of Directors: Robert V. Vitale Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 2 funds |
| BELLRING BRANDS, INC. | January 28, 2026 | To consider and vote, on an advisory basis, for the adoption of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers, as such compensation is described under the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and "Executive Compensation" sections of this proxy statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED | May 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: Brian F. Hughes Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED | May 21, 2026 | Election of Directors: Kirk B. Griswold Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 2, 2026 | Non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers, as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| BGC Group, Inc. | November 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Arthur U. Mbanefo Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BGC Group, Inc. | November 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: David P. Richards Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BGC Group, Inc. | November 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Linda A. Bell Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BGC Group, Inc. | November 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: Stephen M. Merkel Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 2 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| BGC Group, Inc. | November 12, 2025 | Election of Directors: William D. Addas Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BIOGAIA AB | May 7, 2026 | Approve Remuneration Report Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BIOHAVEN LTD | April 28, 2026 | A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC. | August 20, 2025 | To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. | June 2, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| BLACKLINE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Approval, in a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation for named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| BLOCK, INC. | June 16, 2026 | TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | April 22, 2026 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | April 22, 2026 | Approval of the Amended and Restated Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BLUE BIRD CORPORATION | March 11, 2026 | To approve the Blue Bird Corporation Amended and Restated 2015 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BOARDWALK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | May 4, 2026 | ELECT TRUSTEE ANDREA GOERTZ Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| BOC AVIATION LTD | June 2, 2026 | Elect Chen Xiang as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| BOC AVIATION LTD | June 2, 2026 | Elect Dai Deming as Director Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| BOK Financial Corporation | May 5, 2026 | Election of Directors: Stacy C. Kymes Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 7 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC. | August 27, 2025 | To vote on a non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation paid to named executive officers for fiscal 2025 ("say-on-pay"). Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BOSTON OMAHA CORPORATION | August 25, 2025 | To approve (on a non-binding advisory basis) the compensation of the named executive officers. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | December 15, 2025 | To obtain advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC. | February 12, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger; and Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Advisory vote on executive compensation Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | ELECT DIRECTOR MALCOLM COCKWELL Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | ELECT DIRECTOR RAJEEV VASUDEVA Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
WITHHOLD 1 fund |
| BROWN & BROWN, INC. | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment to Brown & Brown, Inc.'s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan and extend the term. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| BUDIMEX S.A. | May 27, 2026 | Approve Co-Option of Jacek Socha as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BXP, INC. | May 21, 2026 | To approve, by non-binding, advisory resolution, the Company's named executive officer compensation. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 7 funds |
| BYLINE BANCORP INC. | June 2, 2026 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY'S 2026 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Compensation |
Board | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Ball Corporation | April 29, 2026 | Election of Directors: Todd A. Penegor Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 12 funds |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| BankFinancial Corporation | December 18, 2025 | A proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid to the named executive officers of BankFinancial in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (the "compensation proposal"); and Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Banner Corporation | May 20, 2026 | Election of twelve directors to each serve for a one-year term: Roberto R. Herencia Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BeOne Medicines Ltd. | June 11, 2026 | THAT Dr. Felix J. Baker be and is hereby elected to serve as a director of the Company for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting. Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BeOne Medicines Ltd. | June 11, 2026 | THAT Mr. John V. Oyler be and is hereby re-elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting. Director Elections |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BeOne Medicines Ltd. | June 11, 2026 | THAT the Fifth Amended and Restated 2016 Share Option and Incentive Plan be and is hereby approved. Compensation |
Board | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Bel Fuse Inc. | May 26, 2026 | Election of the Board's nominees for Director for the terms described in the Proxy Statement: Rita V. Smith Director Elections |
Board | For | WITHHOLD 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Berry Corporation (bry) | December 15, 2025 | The Advisory Compensation Proposal: To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Berry's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger. Say-on-Pay |
Board | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.