Genworth Financial Inc.
10/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2024 15:11
Amendments to Bylaws Form 8 K
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Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On October 18, 2024, the board of directors (the "Board") of Genworth Financial, Inc. (the "Company") unanimously adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the bylaws, as so amended and restated, the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"), effective immediately.
The Amended and Restated Bylaws, among other things:
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Modify the existing procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations of directors and submissions of stockholder proposals (other than proposals to be included in the Company's proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) and for calling a special meeting of stockholders, including to clarify or limit the scope of certain information and disclosures required regarding proposing stockholders, proposed nominees and other related persons; |
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Provide that any stockholder soliciting proxies from other stockholders must use a proxy card color other than white; |
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Require that stockholder meetings must be presided over by a director or officer of the Company; and |
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Make various other updates, including ministerial and conforming changes. |
The foregoing summary of the amendments does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and are incorporated herein by reference.