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Northern Trust 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 69,551 | 65,239 | 2,567 | 1,745 | 96.2% | 95.2% |
| Board proposals | 54,300 | 50,455 | 2,381 | 1,464 | 95.5% | 94.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 173 | 98 | 19 | 56 | 83.8% | 72.7% |
| Other items | 15,078 | 14,686 | 167 | 225 | 98.9% | 98.2% |
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4,312 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 | Northern Trust | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Food Waste Reporting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on deforestation in the company's own-brand supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | None | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 22 funds |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | Approval of a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our sold products. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 28 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Human Rights Impact Assessment," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY | April 15, 2026 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal - avoid brand damage from political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| UNDER ARMOUR, INC. | September 3, 2025 | To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Board oversight of material issues related to climate change Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| WORKDAY, INC. | June 16, 2026 | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of employee retention rates by demographic category. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| 37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd. | July 17, 2025 | Elect Tao Feng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 3 funds |
| A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S | March 25, 2026 | Approve Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S | March 25, 2026 | Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| ACEA SPA | June 3, 2026 | Elect Alessandro Rivera as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ALMIRALL SA | May 8, 2026 | Amend Article 5 of General Meeting Regulations Re: Competences of the General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | June 10, 2026 | Advisory vote on stockholder proposal for stockholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC. | May 18, 2026 | Advisory Vote on Shareholder Proposal Regarding Director Removal With or Without Cause. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ASSURANT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding action by written consent. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 6: Disclose an Emissions Reduction Strategy Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited | November 12, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event there are insufficient votes for the approval of the other proposals contained in the Proxy Statement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. | May 12, 2026 | Arrow proposal to provide shareholders with the ability to call a special meeting at a 25% ownership threshold. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES, SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Directors for 2026-2029 Term, Including Audit Committee Director Elections |
Other | None | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 5, 2026 | Approval of Amendment to the Baxter International Inc. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Amend Board Size Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| BIC(SOCIETE) | May 20, 2026 | APPROVE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS MENTIONING THE ABSENCE OF NEW TRANSACTIONS Other |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Approve Shareholder Requisitioned Resolution Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Ai Dong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Chang Baosheng as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. | September 25, 2025 | Elect Liao, Yi Chien David as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| CARMILA SAS | May 13, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
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 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| CGN Power Co., Ltd. | October 16, 2025 | Approve Amendments to Articles in Relation to Class Meetings under the Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 6 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 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. | November 20, 2025 | The Company's proposal to ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Company's bylaws. Corporate Governance |
Other | Contested | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | August 29, 2025 | Elect Zhu Yong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 3 funds |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | August 29, 2025 | Elect Zhu Yong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| CSC Financial Co., Ltd. | March 31, 2026 | Elect Dong Hongfu as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| CTT - Correios de Portugal SA | April 30, 2026 | Elect Directors, Including Members of the Audit Committee, for 2026-2028 Term Director Elections |
Other | None | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Li Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Wu Lijun as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| China Everbright Bank Company Limited | November 14, 2025 | Elect Yao Wei as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Cushman & Wakefield plc | October 16, 2025 | To approve Scheme Resolution No. 3, a proposal to amend the Articles to ensure that any additional Cushman & Wakefield Shares issued pursuant to the Cushman & Wakefield Equity Incentive Plans, or otherwise, are, dependent on timing, subject to the Scheme or exchanged for New Cushman & Wakefield Shares, and create a new class of B ordinary shares. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Cushman & Wakefield plc | October 16, 2025 | To approve the General Meeting Adjournment Resolution, a proposal to approve the adjournment of the General Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional votes if there are insufficient votes in favor of the Scheme Resolutions. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DANA INCORPORATED | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Alexander von zur Muehlen for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Bernd Leukert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Christian Sewing for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Claudio de Sanctis for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Fabrizio Campelli for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member James von Moltke for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Laura Padovani for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Marcus Chromik (from May 1, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Olivier Vigneron (until May 19, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Rebecca Short for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Stefan Simon (until April 30, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Alexander Wynaendts for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Claudia Fieber for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Dagmar Valcarcel (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Florian Haggenmiller for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Schulze for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Witter for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Gerlinde Siebert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Jan Duscheck for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member John Thain for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Juergen Toegel for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Kirsty Roth (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Klaus Moosmayer (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Manja Eifert for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mayree Clark for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Michele Trogni for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Norbert Winkeljohann for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Sigmar Gabriel for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Stephan Szukalski for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Susanne Bleidt for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Theodor Weimer (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Timo Heider for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | May 28, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Yngve Slyngstad for Fiscal Year 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Approval, on an advisory basis, to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of the stockholders at a 25% ownership threshold. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 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 5 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | May 7, 2026 | Advisory Vote on Stockholder Proposal Regarding Lowering the Threshold for Calling Special Shareholder Meetings to 10% Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
FOR 1 fund |
| ENVELA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | To approve the adjournment of the annual meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of proposals 1 through 2. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EVERBRIGHT SECURITIES CO LTD | February 27, 2026 | Elect An Xuesong as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| EVERDISPLAY OPTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | May 20, 2026 | Elect Yu Jiming as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. | June 25, 2026 | Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Investment Framework for Climate Transition Risks and Abatement Cost Analysis Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Entra ASA | April 21, 2026 | Elect Erik Selin (Chair) as New Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Entra ASA | April 21, 2026 | Elect Pal Ahlsen as New Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Everbright Securities Company Limited | July 29, 2025 | Amend Articles of Association and Its Appendices Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 2 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP. | May 20, 2026 | Independent Board Chairman Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 9 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.