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accession: "0001193125-24-239704"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GNW"
cik: "0001276520"
company_name: "GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T12:44:11.190225+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Genworth amends bylaws to tighten stockholder nomination procedures and proxy rules

## Summary
- Board adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws effective October 18, 2024.
- Updates procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder director nominations and proposals.
- Requires that any stockholder soliciting proxies must use a proxy card color other than white.
- Mandates that stockholder meetings be presided over by a director or officer of the company.
- Includes ministerial and conforming changes.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-239704
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GNW
- cik: 0001276520
- company_name: GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1276520/000119312524239704/0001193125-24-239704-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1276520/000119312524239704/d802830d8k.htm

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