U.S. Bancorp amends bylaws to align with SEC universal proxy rules and DGCL updates

US BANCORP DE

Bylaws updated for Universal Proxy Rules; stockholders must certify compliance with Rule 14a-19(b) five business days before meeting.
Refined notice requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals, including questionnaire and representation agreements.
Board and meeting chair given explicit authority to postpone, reschedule, or cancel stockholder meetings per DGCL amendments.
Stockholders soliciting proxies from others must use a proxy card color other than white.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

US BANCORP DE: Amended and Restated Bylaws effective immediately, including updates for universal proxy rules, refining notice requirements, clarifying board/meeting chair authority, and requiring non-white proxy card color for stockholder solicitation (effective 2023-10-17).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2023-10-17

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On October 17, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of U.S. Bancorp (the “Company”) approved and adopted the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), which became effective immediately.

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