Shareholders Approve Board Declassification and Special Meeting Rights

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IDEXX Laboratories shareholders approved key corporate governance changes, declassifying the board and granting shareholders the right to call special meetings.

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• Board Declassification Approved

  Shareholders approved amendments to declassify the Board of Directors over a three-year period, leading to the annual election of all directors starting at the 2029 annual meeting. This enhances director accountability.

• Shareholder Right to Call Special Meetings

  Shareholders approved an amendment granting those owning at least 25% of the company's capital stock continuously for one year the right to call a special meeting, subject to certain conditions. This increases shareholder power.

• Governance Changes Effective

  The Certificate of Amendment reflecting these changes was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State and became effective on May 13, 2026, along with corresponding amendments to the company's By-Laws.

• Director Elections and Executive Compensation Approved

  Shareholders re-elected three Class II directors and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers.

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Shareholders have approved significant corporate governance enhancements, including the declassification of the Board of Directors and the right for shareholders owning at least 25% of the company's stock to call special meetings. These changes, previously proposed, are now effective, increasing director accountability and shareholder influence over corporate affairs.