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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 18, 2020)

Filed March 18, 2020For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) filed an 8-K on March 18, 2020, to announce the immediate adjournment of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, originally scheduled for March 18, 2020. This decision was driven by public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and compliance with government restrictions on gatherings. The Annual Meeting has been rescheduled to April 17, 2020. The record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote remains January 22, 2020. Due to the circumstances, Agilent will not be able to provide a live webcast of the meeting and strongly advises stockholders to adhere to public health guidelines and not attend in person.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies postponed its Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to COVID-19 concerns.
  • 2The meeting was initially scheduled for March 18, 2020, but will now be held on April 17, 2020.
  • 3The adjournment is in response to public health considerations and government restrictions on gatherings.
  • 4Stockholders are urged not to attend the meeting in person to comply with public health measures.
  • 5A live webcast of the meeting will not be provided due to these circumstances.
  • 6The record date for determining eligible stockholders remains January 22, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Annual Meeting was adjourned due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak and the need to comply with federal, state, and local restrictions on gatherings and movement of people.

The Annual Meeting has been rescheduled to April 17, 2020. It will be convened and immediately adjourned on that date, with further details on the final adjourned date to be announced.

Yes, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote remains January 22, 2020. Stockholders of record as of this date are eligible to vote, though the method of voting or participation in future adjourned meetings may be affected by ongoing restrictions.

Agilent strongly encourages stockholders to comply with public health restrictions and not attend the meeting in person. The company is taking these measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its stockholders and employees.