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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000094845-26-000026"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LEVI"
cik: "0000094845"
company_name: "LEVI STRAUSS & CO"
filed_at: "2026-04-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:09:23.604925+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.15
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Levi Strauss amends bylaws to update nomination procedures and governance provisions

## Summary
- Amends advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals, clarifying disclosure needs.
- Updates provisions to align with SEC universal proxy rules under Rule 14a-19.
- Clarifies chairperson authority to convene, recess, or adjourn stockholder meetings.
- Requires indemnitee to provide undertaking to repay advancement if not entitled to indemnification.
- Designates Delaware Court of Chancery as exclusive forum for indemnification and advancement claims.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000094845-26-000026
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LEVI
- cik: 0000094845
- company_name: LEVI STRAUSS & CO
- filed_at: 2026-04-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94845/000009484526000026/0000094845-26-000026-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94845/000009484526000026/levi-20260423.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000094845-26-000026.txt

## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: f03f736868386935b84eb2a1225eaed3c8f0f42e
  claim: LEVI STRAUSS & CO: Amended Amended and Restated Bylaws to clarify advance notice provisions, update universal proxy rules, update stockholder meeting administration, require indemnitee undertaking, and designate Delaware Court of Chancery as exclusive forum for indemnification claims (effective 2026-04-23).
  evidence_excerpt: On April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), which became effective the same day.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94845/000009484526000026/0000094845-26-000026-index.htm

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