Company: CERO
Filing Date: 2025-05-07
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001213900-25-040263
Chunk: 126

Company: CERO THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-05-07
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 126
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 stockholders seeking to present proposals before a meeting of stockholders or to nominate candidates for election as directors at a meeting of stockholders must provide advance notice in writing, and also specify requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder’s notice; 70 •provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by the chairperson of the Board, our chief executive officer or by the Board pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of authorized directors; and •not provide for cumulative voting rights, therefore allowing the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock entitled to vote in any election of directors to elect all of the directors standing for election if they should so choose. The amendment of a number of these provisions would require approval by the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of all of our then -outstandingcapital stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class. The combination of these provisions will make it more difficult for our existing stockholders to replace the Board, as well as for another party to obtain control of us by replacing the Board. Since the Board has the power to retain and discharge our officers, these provisions could also make it more difficult for existing stockholders or another party to effect a change in management. In addition, the authorization of undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for the Board to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change our control. These provisions are intended to enhance the likelihood of continued stability in the composition of our Board and our policies and to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to reduce our vulnerability to hostile takeovers and to discourage certain tactics that may be used in proxy fights. However, such provisions could have the effect of discouraging others from making tender offers for our shares and may have the effect of delaying changes in our control or management. As a consequence, these provisions may also inhibit fluctuations in the market price of our stock. Choice of Forum The Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that, unless we consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware lacks subject matter jurisdiction, any state court located within the State of Delaware or, if all such state courts lack subject matter jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) and any appellate