Shareholders Approve 25% Threshold for Special Meetings, Enhancing Governance

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Revvity shareholders approved a by-law amendment allowing 25% of common stock holders to call special meetings, a notable enhancement of corporate governance.

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• Shareholder Right to Call Special Meetings Enhanced

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the by-laws, enabling holders of 25% of common stock to call a special meeting.

• Routine Annual Meeting Proposals Approved

  Directors were elected, the independent auditor was ratified, and the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation passed.

• Executive Stock Ownership Proposal Not Approved

  A shareholder proposal regarding executive stock ownership was not approved by voters.

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Revvity's shareholders approved an amendment to the company's by-laws, lowering the threshold for calling a special meeting to 25% of common stock. This change significantly enhances shareholder rights by empowering a substantial minority to convene meetings to address critical issues, potentially increasing accountability for the board and management. Other routine proposals, including the election of directors and ratification of the auditor, were also approved.