On April 10, 2024, Zoetis Inc announced that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with Securities and Exchange Commission, stating that it has received a shareholder proposal from John Chevedden, regarding to adopt a Corporate Governance Guideline, rule or bylaw provision to state that that a director who fails to obtain a majority vote in an uncontested election shall not be nominated by the Board at the next annual shareholder meeting. In addition, the Company recommended the shareholders to vote against the proposal at the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 22, 2024.