KORU Medical (NASDAQ: KRMD) tightens bylaws on director nominations

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KORU Medical Systems, Inc. amended and restated its By-laws effective February 5, 2026. The Board updated the By-laws to address Securities and Exchange Commission rules on universal proxy cards and to reflect a periodic review of governance provisions.

The revisions enhance procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholders who nominate directors or submit proposals at annual and special meetings. Changes include additional disclosures, representations and acknowledgments from nominating or proposing stockholders and their nominees, and revised advance notice deadlines for director nominations when the number of directors increases under certain circumstances.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)   February 5, 2026

KORU Medical Systems, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-39086	13-3044880
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ	07430
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (845) 469-2042

______________________________________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
common stock, $0.01 par value	KRMD	The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  [_]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  [_]

ITEM 5.03  AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.

Effective February 5, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KORU Medical Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously adopted a resolution to amend and restate the Company’s By-laws in connection with the Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards and a periodic review of the bylaws. The changes to the By-laws enhance the existing procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements in connection with stockholder nominations of directors and submission of stockholder proposals made in connection with annual and special meetings of stockholders.

These changes include, without limitation:

•  Requiring additional disclosures, representations and acknowledgments from nominating or proposing stockholders, proposed nominees and other persons associated with nominating or proposing stockholders, including regarding compliance with Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to nominating stockholders; and

•  Changing the advance notice deadline for stockholders to bring director nominations in the event of an increase in the number of directors under certain circumstances.

A copy of the Amended and Restated By-laws is attached as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)   Exhibits.

	Exhibit No.		Description
	3.1		Amended and Restated By-laws of KORU Medical Systems, Inc.
	104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	KORU Medical Systems, Inc. (Registrant)
Date:  February 10, 2026	By:	/s/ Linda Tharby
		Linda Tharby President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did KORU Medical Systems (KRMD) change in its bylaws?

KORU Medical Systems amended and restated its By-laws to strengthen procedures for stockholder director nominations and proposals, aligning with SEC universal proxy rules and adding more detailed disclosure, representation and acknowledgment requirements for nominating or proposing stockholders and their associated persons.

When did KORU Medical’s amended bylaws become effective?

The amended and restated By-laws of KORU Medical Systems became effective on February 5, 2026. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the resolution, and the company attached the full Amended and Restated By-laws as Exhibit 3.1 for reference by stockholders and other stakeholders.

How do KORU Medical’s bylaw changes affect director nominations?

The bylaw changes affect director nominations by requiring additional disclosures, representations and acknowledgments from nominating stockholders and proposed nominees, and by changing the advance notice deadline for director nominations when the number of directors is increased under certain circumstances specified in the updated governance provisions.

Why did KORU Medical revise its bylaws in connection with universal proxy cards?

KORU Medical revised its By-laws in connection with Securities and Exchange Commission rules on universal proxy cards. The company sought to enhance procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals, ensuring its governance framework addresses these proxy-related regulatory developments.

Where can investors find the full text of KORU Medical’s amended bylaws?

Investors can find the full text of KORU Medical Systems’ Amended and Restated By-laws in Exhibit 3.1 to the report. The filing states that this exhibit is incorporated by reference, providing the detailed governance provisions adopted by the Board of Directors.

What types of stockholder actions are covered by KORU Medical’s new bylaw procedures?

The new bylaw procedures cover stockholder nominations of directors and stockholder proposals made for annual and special meetings. They focus on enhanced procedural mechanics and expanded disclosure obligations for nominating or proposing stockholders, proposed nominees and related persons connected with these governance actions.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Other Documents

• EX-3 AMENDED & RESTATED BY-LAWS OF KORU MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 121.9 KB
• EX-101 INLINE XBRL SCHEMA FILE 2.9 KB
• EX-101 INLINE XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 INLINE XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.8 KB