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SEC Updates Guidance on Shareholder Meetings Affected by COVID-19

SEC Updates Guidance on Shareholder Meetings Affected by COVID-19

On April 7, 2020, the SEC updated its prior guidance for conducting shareholder meetings in light of COVID-19 concerns to address delays in printing and mailing of proxy materials and clarify that its guidance applies for special meetings of shareholders, as well as annual meetings.  Previously, the SEC had advised issuers of its view that an issuer that has already mailed and filed its definitive...