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Applied Materials amends bylaws; clarifies director nomination and voting procedures
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE
- Nominees per stockholder limited to number of directors to be elected; nominees must intend to serve full term.
- Default vote standard for stockholder actions (non-director election) clarified as per Delaware General Corporation Law.
- Emergency bylaw added to allow Board/committee meetings when quorum impossible due to emergency.
- Required officer positions updated to president and secretary; any two authorized officers may sign stock certificates.
- Other ministerial, clarifying, and gender-neutral changes incorporated.