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Biogen amends bylaws to update stockholder notice requirements and align with SEC universal proxy rules
BIOGEN INC.
- Requires disclosure of derivative/synthetic long positions from stockholders proposing business or nominations.
- Aligns director nomination procedures with Rule 14a-19, including 67% proxy solicitation representation requirement.
- Limits number of nominees a stockholder may propose to number of directors to be elected at meeting.
- Requires stockholder proxy solicitations to use non-white proxy cards; white cards reserved for Board use.
- Updates adjournment, quorum, and stockholder list provisions to conform to recent Delaware law changes.