DocuSign amends bylaws to adopt universal proxy rules, majority voting for director elections

DOCUSIGN, INC.

Effective March 5, 2024, DocuSign's board approved amended bylaws with majority voting for non-contested director elections.
Bylaws updated to comply with SEC universal proxy rules (Rule 14a-19) and recent Delaware DGCL changes.
Amendments include revisions to stockholder meeting procedures, notice provisions, and electronic transmission allowance.
Indemnification provisions updated: directors/officers successful in proceedings entitled to indemnification; standard of conduct clarified.

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

DOCUSIGN, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to update provisions related to stockholder meetings, director elections, universal proxy rules, and indemnification (effective 2024-03-05).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2024-03-05

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On March 5, 2024, in connection with the effectiveness of certain Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards, certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"), and a periodic review of the bylaws of DocuSign, Inc. (the "Company"), the Company’s board of directors (the "Board") approved and adopted the Company’s amended and restated bylaws (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"), which became immediately effective.

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