Company: GTY
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-008521
Chunk: 40

Company: GETTY REALTY CORP /MD/
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 40
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 elected and may not submit substitute or replacement nominees after the nomination deadline described above, and (iv) certain other procedures, representations, and information requirements apply to shareholder nominations of directors. Additionally, the Bylaws clarify that annual shareholder meetings may be held virtually. Stock Ownership Policy. In February 2025, the Board of Directors adopted a Stock Ownership Policy to formalize the Company’s existing approach to executive and director equity ownership, reinforcing our commitment to long-term equity alignment with stockholders’ interests. The policy establishes minimum ownership requirements for senior management and directors, recognizes vested RSUs toward ownership thresholds, and sets a compliance time frame consistent with industry practices.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Corporate Governance and Related Matters ( continued ) Stockholder Ability to Amend Bylaws. In addition to the power of our Board of Directors to alter, repeal, amend or rescind any provision of the Bylaws and to make new Bylaws, under both our Charter and Bylaws, the Company’s stockholders have the power to alter, repeal, amend or rescind the Bylaws or to make new Bylaws by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company entitled to vote on the matter pursuant to a binding proposal timely submitted by a stockholder (or stockholder group) that satisfies the ownership and other eligibility requirements of Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, for the periods and as of the dates specified in Rule 14a-8. For additional information regarding the evaluation of our director candidates and their specific experience and qualifications, see “Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee” discussion on page 28of this Proxy Statement. Opting out of the Maryland Unsolicited Takeover Act. Our Board of Directors adopted a resolution prohibiting the Company from electing to be subject to the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL contained in Section 3-803 of the MGCL (relating to classification of the board), unless such election is first approved by the stockholders of the Company by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast on the matter by stockholders entitled to vote generally in the election of directors and filed Articles Supplementary memorializing the resolution with the SDAT. For additional information regarding the evaluation of our director candidates and their specific experience and qualifications, see “Nominating/ Corporate Governance Committee” discussion on page 28of this Proxy Statement. Other Governance Practices. Additionally, we hold annual