Encore Capital Group amends bylaws and director Wendy Hannam will not seek re-election
Encore Capital Group's board adopted amended and restated bylaws on March 18, 2026, tightening disclosure and procedural requirements for stockholder director nominations and business proposals. Director Wendy Hannam also said she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, though she remains on the board until then and the filing says her decision was not due to a disagreement with the company.
Key points
- Board approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws on March 18, 2026, effective the same day
- Bylaw changes expand disclosure for stockholder nominations, including beneficial ownership and derivative holdings, and let the board rule out improperly brought business before a meeting
- Wendy Hannam notified the company on March 18, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election; she serves until the 2026 Annual Meeting
- The filing states her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company
The filing
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