The Board of Directors approved several amendments to the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, resulting in the Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective February 26, 2026. Bylaw amendments authorize stockholder meetings to be held solely by means of remote communication, as permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law. New provisions address the SEC's universal proxy rules (Rule 14a-19), specifying that stockholder nominations will be deemed null and void if solicitation requirements are not met or are abandoned. Enhanced procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations and proposed business, including additional background information and disclosures regarding ownership interests in derivative equity securities, were implemented. The Company is now authorized to request information from proposed director nominees to determine their eligibility and independence. Emergency bylaws were established in accordance with Section 110 of the DGCL, allowing directors in attendance during an emergency to constitute a quorum and appoint necessary committee members. Communication methods for director notices were modernized to include video conference, email, and other electronic transmissions. At the Annual Meeting on February 26, 2026, eight directors were elected for terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting, with high approval rates ranging from 90.54% to 99.64%. Stockholders provided an advisory 'say on pay' vote, approving the compensation of named executive officers with 97.82% of votes cast in favor. KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, with 99.69% of votes cast in favor.