Charles & Colvard, Ltd. has recently witnessed shareholder activism in the lead-up to its upcoming Annual Meeting. Shareholders have been encouraged to communicate with the Board of Directors by submitting proposals and nominations in compliance with the company's amended bylaws. These bylaws require shareholders to provide advance notice and detailed information regarding any proposals or nominations they wish to present at the meeting. In a recent development, the Board of Directors reviewed a nomination notice submitted by a shareholder, Mr. Franklin, and declared it invalid due to deficiencies. The Board emphasized its commitment to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated thoroughly to enable informed decisions during the election of directors. This move underscores the company's efforts to maintain transparency and uphold corporate governance standards as it prepares for the Annual Meeting.