Stockholders Approve Board Declassification and New Bylaws

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Agilent Technologies' stockholders approved a phased declassification of the Board of Directors and related bylaw amendments, improving corporate governance.

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• Board Declassification Approved

  Stockholders approved the Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which declassifies the Board of Directors over a three-year period, enhancing director accountability.

• Bylaws Amended for Governance Changes

  The Board also approved Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws to align with the declassification, allowing for director removal with or without cause from the 2029 annual meeting.

• Annual Meeting Results Confirmed

  All proposals at the Annual Meeting on March 18, 2026, including director elections, executive compensation, and auditor appointment, were approved by stockholders.

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The company's stockholders approved amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, initiating a three-year phased declassification of the Board of Directors. This change enhances director accountability by moving towards annual elections for all board members and allows for director removal with or without cause after the 2029 annual meeting. This is a positive development for corporate governance and shareholder rights.