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Textron TXTThe company said its Board of Directors on February 21, 2024 amended and restated the company's By-Laws, effective immediately. It said the amendments mainly address the SEC's universal proxy rules and other corporate governance matters.
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AI summaryThe company said its Board of Directors on February 21, 2024 amended and restated the company's By-Laws, effective immediately. It said the amendments mainly address the SEC's universal proxy rules and other corporate governance matters.
The company said that if a shareholder fails to comply with the By-law provisions implementing Rule 14a-19 (principally the requirement to solicit holders of shares representing at least 67% of voting power), it will not disregard the dissident's nomination.
The company said it broadens the information requirements for shareholders nominating individuals to the Board and requires each nominee to provide representations and agreements and a completed director and officer questionnaire. It also requires shareholders to solicit proxies in the same manner as the company and to use a proxy card in a color other than white.
The company said it amended the federal exclusive forum by-law to designate the federal district courts as the exclusive forum for claims under the Securities Act of 1933. It also aligned provisions with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, including notice of adjourned virtual meetings, removal of the requirement to make the shareholder list available at meetings, and emergency governance procedures.
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Textron Board amends and restates By-Laws, effective immediately, on February 21, 2024
The company said its Board of Directors on February 21, 2024 amended and restated the company's By-Laws, effective immediately. It said the amendments mainly address the SEC's universal proxy rules and other corporate governance matters.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Nominations disregarded if Rule 14a-19 not met; 67% voting power solicitation requirement
The company said that if a shareholder fails to comply with the By-law provisions implementing Rule 14a-19 (principally the requirement to solicit holders of shares representing at least 67% of voting power), it will not disregard the dissident's nomination.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Expanded nominee information requirements and proxy solicitation rules for shareholders
The company said it broadens the information requirements for shareholders nominating individuals to the Board and requires each nominee to provide representations and agreements and a completed director and officer questionnaire. It also requires shareholders to solicit proxies in the same manner as the company and to use a proxy card in a color other than white.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Federal forum provision amended to align with Delaware General Corporation Law
The company said it amended the federal exclusive forum by-law to designate the federal district courts as the exclusive forum for claims under the Securities Act of 1933. It also aligned provisions with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, including notice of adjourned virtual meetings, removal of the requirement to make the shareholder list available at meetings, and emergency governance procedures.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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