Cooper Companies amends bylaws with universal proxy and exclusive forum provisions

COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

Bylaw amendments include universal proxy rule compliance and white proxy card reserved for Board.
Exclusive forum designated: Delaware Chancery Court for internal corporate claims; federal courts for Securities Act claims.
Enhanced advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations, including background disclosures.
Company may enforce exclusive forum provisions against stockholders suing in other jurisdictions.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

COOPER COMPANIES, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to address universal proxy rules, update advance notice disclosure requirements, add candidate background information requirements, require additional information on proposed business and related agreements, and adopt exclusive forum requirements (effective 2024-10-22).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2024-10-22

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On October 22, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (as so amended, the “By-Laws”).

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