19 material Form 8-K filings that 19 companies we cover made with the SEC in October 2016, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law and amended and restated the bylaws to classify the Board, effective that day. The filing sets out the initial three classes of directors, which shapes how and when directors are elected.
Board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law on October 28, 2016
Amended and Restated Bylaws classify the Board and amend Article I, Section 11 on director elections, deemed effective October 28, 2016
Class I: Cynthia L. Egan, Michael J. Castellano, Catherine A. Lynch; Class II: R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester, John M. Perlowski, Karen P. Robards; Class III: Richard E. Cavanagh, Frank J. Fabozzi, Jerrold B. Harris, Barbara G. Novick
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law and adopted amended and restated bylaws, effective the same day, that classify the Board and change the director election provision. The filing lists the directors assigned to each of the three classes, which determines how directors are grouped for election.
Board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law on October 28, 2016.
Amended and restated bylaws, deemed effective October 28, 2016, classify the Board and amend Article I, Section 11 on director elections.
Exhibit 99.1 assigns directors to three classes, including Class I: Cynthia L. Egan, Michael J. Castellano and Catherine A. Lynch.
On October 28, 2016, the board of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of directors. The amended bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016
The change concerns Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Directors
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016; full text filed as Exhibit 3.1
The fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The filing discloses the bylaw change under Regulation FD and attaches the amended bylaws as Exhibit 3.1.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016.
The change amends Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees.
The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective October 28, 2016 (Exhibit 3.1).
On October 28, 2016, the board of BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of trustees. The amended bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing does not describe the specific change to the election process.
Board amended and restated the full bylaws on October 28, 2016, effective that day
Change concerns Article I, Section 11, which governs the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the 8-K
The fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees, effective October 28, 2016. The filing is administrative and does not describe any change to the fund's financial results, distributions, or operations.
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016
Change applies to Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees
On October 28, 2016, the Board of Trustees amended and restated the Fund's bylaws in their entirety, changing Article I, Section 11 on how Trustees are elected. The amended bylaws were deemed effective the same day, and the filing does not describe the specific change to the election process.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016
Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees, was amended
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1.
Amendment date: October 28, 2016
Change covers Article I, Section 11, which governs the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as Exhibit 3.1 and effective October 28, 2016
On October 28, 2016, the Board of Trustees of BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing is administrative and does not describe any financial results or effect on the Fund's operations.
Amended and restated bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016
Amendment covers Article I, Section 11 of the bylaws, relating to election of Trustees
Full bylaws filed as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on how Trustees are elected. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1.
Board amended and restated the Fund's bylaws on October 28, 2016
Change concerns Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016 (Exhibit 3.1)
The Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The amended bylaws were deemed effective the same day, and the filing does not describe the specific change to the election process.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016
Amendment covers Article I, Section 11, which relates to the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016, with full copy filed as Exhibit 3.1
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing is administrative and does not describe any change in the Fund's investments or payouts.
Board amended Article I, Section 11 of the bylaws relating to the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016
On October 28, 2016, the board of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law and adopted amended and restated bylaws that classify the board and change the director election provision. The filing lists three director classes, which sets up staggered board terms for shareholders.
Board elected to be subject to Maryland General Corporation Law Section 3-803 on October 28, 2016
Amended and Restated Bylaws, deemed effective October 28, 2016, classify the board and amend Article I, Section 11 on director elections
Exhibit 99.1 places 11 directors into three classes, including Class I with Cynthia L. Egan, Michael J. Castellano and Catherine A. Lynch
On October 28, 2016, the board of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing describes a governance change only and reports no financial results or effects on the fund's holdings.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016.
The amendment changes Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees.
Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective October 28, 2016 (Exhibit 3.1).
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing describes an administrative governance update and does not report financial results.
Board amended and restated the entire bylaws on October 28, 2016
Change targets Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016 and filed as Exhibit 3.1
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing is administrative and reports no financial results or changes to the Fund's financial position.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in full on October 28, 2016
Amendment concerns Article I, Section 11, which governs the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016 and filed as Exhibit 3.1
On October 28, 2016, the fund's board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law and amended and restated its bylaws to classify the board and change the election of directors. The changes are governance matters, and the filing does not describe any effect on fund operations or share value.
Board elected to be subject to Section 3-803 of the Maryland General Corporation Law on October 28, 2016
Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective October 28, 2016, classify the board and amend Article I, Section 11 on director elections
Exhibit 99.1 lists three director classes: Class I (Cynthia L. Egan, Michael J. Castellano, Catherine A. Lynch); Class II (R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester, John M. Perlowski, Karen P. Robards); Class III (Richard E. Cavanagh, Frank J. Fabo
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1.
Board amended and restated the full bylaws on October 28, 2016, effective that date
Change concerns Article I, Section 11, which governs the election of Trustees
Full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is filed as Exhibit 3.1
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety on October 28, 2016
Change applies to Article I, Section 11, which covers the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016 and filed as Exhibit 3.1
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