Patterson Companies amends bylaws to update shareholder proposal and nomination requirements

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.

Board approved amendments effective Jan 12, 2024 as part of periodic governance review.
New rules require shareholders to provide detailed information and certifications for proposals and nominations.
Amendments align with SEC universal proxy rules and Minnesota Business Corporation Act updates.
Chair of meeting authorized to disregard non-compliant proposals, nominations, and related proxies.

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

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.: Amended and Restated Bylaws to update provisions regarding special meetings, shareholder proposals, nominations, and universal proxy rules, effective immediately (effective 2024-01-12).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2024-01-12

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On January 12, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Patterson Companies, Inc. (the “Company”), acting upon the recommendation of its Governance and Nominating Committee, approved and adopted certain amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended, the “Amended Bylaws”), which became effective immediately.

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