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American Century 2025-2026 · Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 43,403 | 42,227 | 741 | 435 | 98.3% | 97.9% |
| Board proposals | 35,023 | 34,084 | 621 | 318 | 98.2% | 97.9% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 167 | 142 | 11 | 14 | 92.8% | 90.5% |
| Other items | 8,213 | 8,001 | 109 | 103 | 98.7% | 98.1% |
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212 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 | Franklin Templeton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | May 8, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - to Adopt a Policy to Require an Independent Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 20 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| AENA SME SA | April 16, 2026 | ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APPLOVIN CORPORATION | June 3, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 21 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Vote on stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman, if properly presented during the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding adopting a majority voting standard, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CARVANA CO. | May 5, 2026 | To vote upon one stockholder proposal, as described in the Proxy Statement. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| CDW CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | To approve the amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to permit stockholder action by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CDW CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding independent Board chair requirements. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CHINA GALAXY SECURITIES CO LTD | June 29, 2026 | Amend Group Remuneration Management System Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. | May 1, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - Permit Stockholder Action by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 17 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder proposal for the adoption of a majority voting standard. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP. | June 2, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to adopt shareholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| COMCAST CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Adopt policy to have an independent chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| COMSYS Holdings Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okada, Masaharu Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| CORPAY, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chair requirement, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. | April 30, 2026 | Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding Shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| CVS HEALTH CORPORATION | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal for Reducing the Threshold for Our Stockholder Right to Act By Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Hayashi, Kingo Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Katsuno, Satoru Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation | May 2, 2026 | A nonbinding shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| DEERE & COMPANY | February 25, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on shareholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | June 18, 2026 | A shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Not determined | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | June 18, 2026 | A shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of cumulative voting for the election of directors. Director Elections |
Other | Not determined | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| DOVER CORPORATION | May 8, 2026 | To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| DT MIDSTREAM, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal on Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. | October 28, 2025 | Approve Entering into Financial Services Agreement with China Datang Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Designer Brands Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend the provisions relating to director and officer indemnification and related matters. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EDISON INTERNATIONAL | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Retention of Equity Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ENTEGRIS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal: Providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ENTEGRIS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | To approve, on an advisory basis, providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| EQUIFAX INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to lower the ownership threshold to call a special meeting of shareholders to 10%. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ETSY, INC. | June 9, 2026 | Advisory vote on a stockholder proposal to govern by majority vote. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| EVERQUOTE, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| FEDEX CORPORATION | September 29, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP. | May 20, 2026 | Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | April 30, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 12, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal: Give Shareholders an Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Global-e Online Ltd. | May 11, 2026 | Authorize Amir Schlachet, CEO, to Serve as Chairperson Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 28, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC. | June 8, 2026 | Ratification of the Second Amended and Restated Rights Agreement. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Iyogin Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Miyoshi, Kenji Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| JABIL INC. | January 22, 2026 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting stockholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Changyi Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Wufengshan Toll Bridge Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| JIANGSU EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 15, 2026 | Approve Lending to Yichang Company Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| KAO CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Appoint Three Individuals to Investigate Status of Operations and Property of the Company including Potential Failures of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Board Oversight related to Palm Oil, Paper and Pulp Supply Chains Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Amend Articles of Incorporation (Lead Independent Director) (Shareholder Proposal) Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Disclosure of the NAV Discount as a Major Financial Indicator in the Corporate Value-Up Plan Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Reinforcement of the Shareholder Return Policy by Increasing the Monetization of LG Energy Solution Stakes and Utilizing Proceeds for Share Buybacks and Cancellation Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LG Chem Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Review by the Compensation Committee of the Introduction of Stock-Based Compensation to the Existing Executive Compensation Plan and Incorporating NAV Discount and ROE as Additional KPIs Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Amend Article 19 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Lojas Renner SA | September 18, 2025 | Amend Article 6 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | June 25, 2026 | To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| MASCO CORPORATION | May 8, 2026 | Consideration of stockholder proposal on shareholder right to call a special meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | June 16, 2026 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | APPROVE COLLECTIVE SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | APPROVE DECISION ON COVERING COSTS OF CONVOCATION OF EGM Other |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | ELECT SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MBANK S.A. | September 18, 2025 | FIX SIZE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | May 20, 2026 | Advisory Vote on Shareholders' Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| MEDPACE HOLDINGS, INC. | May 15, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding giving shareholders an ability to call for a special shareholder meeting, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to improve shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | January 15, 2026 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Say-on-Pay |
Other | For | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| MKS INC. | May 11, 2026 | A shareholder proposal to reduce the threshold percentage of shareholders required to call a special meeting of shareholders from 40% to 10%, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| MURPHY USA INC. | May 7, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| NETFLIX, INC. | June 4, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 4 - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent," if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| NTT, Inc. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Ensure Equal Treatment of Management Proposals and Shareholder Proposals in Voting via the Internet Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| NTT, Inc. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Relax Limit of Number of Characters in Shareholder Proposal Justification Statements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ORLEN SA | June 9, 2026 | Elect Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | April 30, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding special meeting ownership threshold, if properly presented at the meeting. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| PENNON GROUP PLC | July 24, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association Re: Format of General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| POPULAR, INC. | May 8, 2026 | To approve an amendment to Popular's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for director and officer exculpation to the extent permitted by Puerto Rico law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. | April 16, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring an independent board chair, if properly presented Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | May 12, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | June 3, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ROOT, INC. | June 3, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to allow for exculpation of certain officers. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Raiffeisen Bank International AG | April 9, 2026 | Elect Thomas Wass as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Rinnai Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | June 24, 2026 | Approve Restricted Stock Plan Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 2 funds |
| SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL | May 6, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to limit the liability of officers as permitted by law. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| SERVICENOW, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. | May 15, 2026 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend per Share Equals to 60 Percent of Earnings per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TBS Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend Equals to 60 Percent of Earnings per Share Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TBS Holdings, Inc. | June 26, 2026 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | April 16, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to permit stockholders to act by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORPORATION | November 6, 2025 | To consider a non-binding stockholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special stockholder meeting from 25% to 10%. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | April 17, 2026 | Action by Written Consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE CIGNA GROUP | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC. | November 13, 2025 | Approval of Amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Eliminate the Monetary Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Delaware Law and to Make Certain Miscellaneous Changes to Article IV thereof. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt written consent rights for shareholders Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 11 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Ability to Call a Special Meeting Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | May 14, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder right to act by written consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Abolish Advisory Posts Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 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.