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BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 14, 2020)

Filed April 14, 2020For Securities:BMYCELG-RIBMYMP

Summary

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) announced a significant change to its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting, originally scheduled for May 5, 2020, will now be held as a virtual-only event. This decision prioritizes the health and safety of stockholders and employees by eliminating the need for in-person attendance. Investors should note that this shift to a virtual format means stockholders will not be able to attend the meeting physically. All necessary information and participation details for the virtual meeting can be found in the company's press release dated April 14, 2020, and a related proxy supplement filed with the SEC. This change is purely logistical and does not reflect any operational or financial developments within the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is moving its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to a virtual-only format.
  • 2The change is a direct response to public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 3The Annual Meeting will still take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • 4Stockholders will not be able to attend the meeting in person.
  • 5Details regarding the virtual meeting format and participation are available in a press release dated April 14, 2020, and a proxy supplement filed with the SEC.
  • 6This announcement is primarily an update on meeting logistics and not an indicator of financial or operational changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol-Myers Squibb is changing the location to a virtual-only format due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the safety of its stockholders and employees.

Yes, you will still be able to attend the Annual Meeting, but it will be held exclusively online as a virtual meeting. In-person attendance will not be permitted.

Further information, including details on how to participate in the virtual meeting, can be found in the press release dated April 14, 2020, and the proxy supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same date.

No, this change is solely a logistical adjustment for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not reflect any impact on the company's business operations or financial performance.