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accession: "0000950170-22-026132"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACCO"
cik: "0000712034"
company_name: "ACCO BRANDS Corp"
filed_at: "2022-12-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-21T08:26:03.467107+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# ACCO Brands amends bylaws to adopt universal proxy rules, exclusive forum provision

## Summary
- Board approved amended and restated Bylaws effective December 5, 2022.
- Requires compliance with SEC Rule 14a-19 universal proxy for director nominees.
- Adopted majority voting standard where abstentions and broker non-votes have no effect.
- Added exclusive forum provision designating federal courts for Securities Act claims.
- Enhanced disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-22-026132
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACCO
- cik: 0000712034
- company_name: ACCO BRANDS Corp
- filed_at: 2022-12-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712034/000095017022026132/0000950170-22-026132-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712034/000095017022026132/acco-20221205.htm

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