Stockholders Approve Officer Exculpation Amendment at Annual Meeting

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Micron Technology stockholders approved an amendment to the company's charter to limit the personal liability of officers for breaches of the duty of care, a common practice under Delaware law.

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• Officer Exculpation Amendment Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate certain officers' personal liability for monetary damages stemming from breaches of the duty of care, as permitted by Delaware law. This amendment became effective on January 21, 2026.

• Directors Re-elected

  All nominated directors were re-elected to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held on January 15, 2026.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  The non-binding proposal to approve the compensation of named executive officers was approved by stockholders.

• Auditor Ratified

  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 3, 2026.

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The approval of the exculpation amendment for officers is a notable corporate governance development. While permitted by Delaware law and increasingly common, it reduces the personal financial risk for officers in certain breach of duty of care cases. Investors may view this as a slight reduction in accountability, though it aims to attract and retain top talent by mitigating litigation risk. The other proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification, were routine approvals at the annual meeting.