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Estée Lauder amends bylaws to update stockholder proposal mechanics and forum selection
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC
- Stockholder nominations and proposals now require additional disclosures and compliance with universal proxy rule (Rule 14a-19).
- Exclusive forum added: Delaware Chancery Court for internal claims; federal court for Securities Act claims.
- Indemnification of agents changed from mandatory to permissive; standard-of-conduct removal for advancement of expenses to directors/officers.
- Executive Chairman position removed; new Chair of the Board provision established.
- Board authorized to appoint alternate committee members; other technical updates for Delaware law alignment.
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