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accession: "0001679788-23-000011"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "COIN"
cik: "0001679788"
company_name: "Coinbase Global, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-02-01T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Coinbase amends bylaws for universal proxy rules and DGCL updates

## Summary
- Adopted amended bylaws effective Feb 1, 2023 to update advance notice provisions, proxy solicitation rules, and emergency bylaws.
- Requires additional disclosures from proposing stockholders and nominees; restricts number of nominees to directors up for election.
- Aligns with SEC universal proxy rules (Rule 14a-19) and recent DGCL amendments on meeting adjournment and stockholder lists.
- Stockholders must notify company at least 3 business days before meeting if authorizing a representative to present a nomination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001679788-23-000011
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: COIN
- cik: 0001679788
- company_name: Coinbase Global, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-02-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.1
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679788/000167978823000011/0001679788-23-000011-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679788/000167978823000011/coin-20230201.htm

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