Masco Stockholders Approve Key Governance Changes, Including Right to Call Special Meetings

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Masco's annual meeting resulted in significant corporate governance updates, including empowering shareholders to call special meetings and limiting officer liability.

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• Shareholder Right to Call Special Meeting Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, enabling shareholders owning 25% or more of voting power (held for at least one year) to request a special meeting. This enhances shareholder rights and corporate governance.

• Officer Liability Limited

  An amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation was approved to limit the liability of certain officers, as permitted by Delaware law.

• Bylaw Amendments for Nominations

  Advance notice provisions for stockholder nominations were moved to the Bylaws, with updated time periods and procedural requirements to streamline governance.

• Routine Annual Meeting Approvals

  Director elections, executive compensation (say-on-pay), and auditor ratification were all approved by stockholders as standard annual meeting business.

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Masco Corporation's stockholders approved several amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws at their annual meeting. Most notably, shareholders now have the right to call a special meeting if they own 25% or more of the voting power for at least one year. This change significantly enhances shareholder influence and corporate accountability. Additionally, amendments were approved to limit officer liability and to streamline advance notice provisions for director nominations.