8-K
filed February 26, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker AVY
CIK 0000008818
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Avery Dennison amends bylaws, increases mandatory director retirement age to 75
Avery Dennison Corp
- Board approved amended and restated bylaws effective February 26, 2026.
- New advance notice provision requires stockholder to disclose material interest in business to be brought before meeting.
- Secretary must deliver questionnaire to requesting stockholder within 10 days.
- Mandatory retirement age for directors increased from 72 to 75.
- Other non-substantive and clarifying changes made to multiple sections.
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