Yes, some stockholders at some corporations are interested in pressing for the re-incorporation of the corporations out of Delaware and into North Dakota in order to get what they see as the advantages of the ND new-model corporate charter.
Among the few corporations where this issue has arisen so far is health-food concern Hain Celestial Group. Its best known for its Celestial Seasoning tea, it is headquartered in NYS and ... chartered in Delaware.
Here's a link for more.
The shareholders proposed a non-binding resolution on this subject in July. In October, Hain Celestial asked the SEC for permnission to ignore it on procedural grounds (via a no-action letter). They were denied. So it appears there will have to be a vote.
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