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Textron amends By-Laws to adopt universal proxy rules and other governance changes
TEXTRON INC
- Amended By-Laws effective Feb 21, 2024, implementing Rule 14a-19 universal proxy requirements.
- Nominating shareholders must comply with SEC universal proxy rules and solicit holders of ≥67% voting power.
- Limits number of nominees per stockholder to number of directors to be elected at meeting.
- Designates federal district courts as exclusive forum for claims under Securities Act of 1933.
- Conforms portions of By-Laws to Delaware law and makes technical, clarifying changes.