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Applied Materials amends bylaws to enhance director nomination procedures
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE
- Requires stockholders using Rule 14a-19 to represent intent and certify compliance prior to meeting.
- Mandates proposed nominees to provide additional info as requested by Board or Governance Committee.
- Requires soliciting stockholders to use proxy card color other than white; otherwise proxies disregarded.
- Amendments effective immediately; clarify and add consistency to existing bylaws.