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Edwards Lifesciences amends bylaws to allow virtual meetings and exclusive federal forum
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
- Board adopted amended bylaws on July 15, 2021, authorizing virtual-only stockholder meetings and electronic delivery of notices.
- Advance notice provisions now limit director nominees to the number of seats up for election and require nominator to be a stockholder of record.
- Exclusive forum clause designates federal district courts for claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933.
- Electronic proxies, written consents, and electronic signatures are explicitly permitted in accordance with Delaware law updates.
- Stock certificates may now be signed by any two authorized officers, removing prior specified officer combinations.