Corporate GovernanceApr 17, 2026, 07:56 AM
OraSure to Declassify Board, Appoints Altai Nominee Bertrand
AI Summary
OraSure Technologies, Inc. entered into a cooperation agreement with Altai Capital Management, L.P., resolving a potential proxy contest. Under the agreement, Altai withdrew its prior nominations and stockholder proposal. The company appointed John D. Bertrand as a Class II director and committed to seeking stockholder approval at the 2026 Annual Meeting to declassify its Board structure, phasing in annual director elections.
Key Highlights
- OraSure signed a cooperation agreement with Altai Capital Management.
- Altai Capital withdrew its prior nominations and stockholder proposal.
- John D. Bertrand appointed as a Class II director to the Board.
- Company to seek stockholder approval to declassify Board structure.
- Board size capped at 8 directors until 2027 annual meeting.
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