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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-05-17

Waste Management, Inc. Amends Certificate of Incorporation to Modify Officer and Director Exculpation

Waste Management, Inc. announced at its Annual Meeting on May 14, 2024, that its stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Third Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate or limit the personal liability of certain officers for monetary damages associated with claims of breach of the duty of care. The amendment also simplifies the existing exculpation provision related to directors. This amendment aligns the Company's charter with potential future amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law regarding officer and director liability. Additionally, at the same meeting, shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, approved the Company's executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation.

Filer
Waste Management Inc. WM · NYSE
Filed
Accession
0001104659-24-063047
CIK
0000823768
Signal
Medium impactIndustrials

Items reported

Item 5.03

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

Articles of Incorporation Amendment
Item 5.07

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Director Elections Results
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Market reaction

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$212.20

Next session

-1.8%

Since filing

+6.8%

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About Waste Management Inc.

Waste Management Inc., a leading provider in the environmental services sector, specializes in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across North America. The company's primary function is to offer comprehensive waste and environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Notable for its integrated approach, Waste Management Inc. not only focuses on the efficient collection and transport of waste but also emphasizes sustainability through recycling and renewable energy initiatives. By operating an extensive network of recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and a growing fleet of natural gas-powered collection vehicles, the company plays a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting resource conservation. With a strategic focus on leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize operations and environmental performance, Waste Management Inc. holds a significant position within the waste management industry, setting benchmarks for environmental responsibility and efficiency.

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