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MGP Ingredients amends bylaws to address universal proxy rules, preferred stockholder consent, and board vacancies
MGP INGREDIENTS INC
- Requires stockholders using Universal Proxy Rules to provide evidence of Rule 14a-19 compliance.
- Preferred stockholders can now act by majority written consent instead of unanimous consent.
- Removed requirement for confidential handling of proxy ballots from Board and officers, except in certain cases.
- Board granted authority to fill vacancies until next annual meeting, removing stockholder vote requirement.
- Amendments conform to Kansas corporate law and include various ministerial and procedural updates.