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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.