Hecla Mining amends bylaws to update voting rules and advance notice provisions

HECLA MINING CO/DE/

Plurality voting clarified for contested director elections.
Advance notice bylaws updated for director nominations and shareholder proposals per Rule 14a-19.
Changes reflect Delaware law on shareholder list availability and SEC proxy rule updates.

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HECLA MINING CO/DE/: Amended bylaws to clarify plurality voting in contested elections, update advance notice bylaws, and reflect changes to Delaware law and SEC proxy rules (effective 2022-12-09).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2022-12-09

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On December 9, 2022, the Board of Directors of Hecla Mining Company (the “Company”) amended the Company’s Bylaws, effective December 9, 2022 to (i) clarify that plurality voting applies in contested elections, (ii) update certain aspects of the advance notice bylaws, and (iii) reflect recent changes to (a) Delaware law regarding shareholder list availability during the annual meeting of shareholders and (b) the proxy rules of the Securities and exchange Commission.

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