Stockholders Approve Board Declassification and Enhanced Special Meeting Rights

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Graphic Packaging Holding Co. stockholders approved significant corporate governance changes, including board declassification and the right for a 25% shareholder group to call special meetings.

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• Board Declassification Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to declassify the Board of Directors over a three-year period, leading to the annual election of all directors beginning at the 2029 annual meeting.

• Shareholder Right to Call Special Meetings

  An amendment was approved enabling one or more stockholders as a group holding 25% of the company's common stock to call a special meeting of stockholders.

• Bylaw Amendments Approved

  The Board approved corresponding amendments to the company's bylaws, effective June 15, 2026, to align with the changes in the Certificate of Incorporation.

• Directors Elected

  Andrew P. Callahan, Jeffrey M. Stafeil, and Larry M. Venturelli were elected as directors, with Venturelli recently appointed as Board Chairman.

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This 8-K reports the successful approval of key corporate governance proposals at the annual meeting. The declassification of the Board of Directors, transitioning to annual elections by 2029, increases board accountability. Additionally, granting stockholders holding 25% of common stock the right to call special meetings significantly enhances shareholder influence. These changes are positive for corporate governance and shareholder rights.