Summary
This 8-K filing from Boeing Co. on December 2, 2010, primarily announces a change in the composition of its Board of Directors and an amendment to its bylaws. Specifically, Ronald A. Williams, Chairman of Aetna Inc., was elected as a new director and appointed to the Audit and Finance Committees. This appointment increases the size of the Board from thirteen to fourteen directors. Investors should note that Mr. Williams will participate in Boeing's standard non-employee director compensation program, which includes a cash retainer and a deferred stock unit retainer, effective January 1, 2011. The increase in board size and the addition of a new director may signal a strategic adjustment or a response to evolving governance needs. The filing also confirms the amendment of Boeing's bylaws to reflect the expanded board size.
Key Highlights
- 1Boeing Co. elected Ronald A. Williams, Chairman of Aetna Inc., as a new director to its Board.
- 2Mr. Williams has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.
- 3The Board of Directors' size has been increased from thirteen to fourteen members.
- 4An amendment to Boeing's Bylaws was approved to reflect the increase in the number of directors.
- 5Mr. Williams will receive compensation as a non-employee director, including a cash retainer of $110,000 and a deferred stock unit retainer valued at $140,000, effective January 1, 2011.