other
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.25
Occidental amends bylaws to align with Delaware law, update stockholder nomination and indemnification rules
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/
- Removed provision that Board's determination on stockholder special meeting requests was 'conclusive and binding'.
- Updated disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations, including nominee questionnaire and universal proxy card compliance.
- Removed requirement that incumbent director resign after failing to receive majority support in uncontested election (moved to governance policies).
- Amended indemnification provisions to require advancement of expenses and allow indemnified persons to sue for unpaid amounts.