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EQT Corp 8-K Report, Shareholder Nominations (Oct 11, 2019)

Filed October 11, 2019For Securities:EQT

Summary

EQT Corporation (EQT) filed an 8-K on October 11, 2019, primarily to announce the date of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020. This announcement triggers important deadlines for shareholders wishing to submit proposals or director nominations. Investors should note the revised deadlines for both Rule 14a-8 proposals (intended for inclusion in the company's proxy statement) and proposals submitted outside of Rule 14a-8, including director nominations. These dates are critical for shareholders who intend to participate in the governance of EQT through proposals or nominations at the upcoming meeting. The filing also references EQT's Amended and Restated Bylaws for detailed requirements regarding these submissions.

Key Highlights

  • 1EQT Corporation announced its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020.
  • 2The announcement sets new deadlines for shareholder proposals for inclusion in the 2020 proxy statement under Rule 14a-8.
  • 3The deadline for Rule 14a-8 proposals is November 25, 2019.
  • 4New deadlines are established for shareholder proposals and director nominations submitted outside of Rule 14a-8, based on the advancement of the annual meeting date.
  • 5Proposals and director nominations outside Rule 14a-8 must be received between January 2, 2020, and February 1, 2020.
  • 6Specific 'proxy access' provisions allow a group of 20 or fewer shareholders owning at least 3% of EQT stock for three years to nominate directors.
  • 7These proxy access nominations have a submission window between December 26, 2019, and January 25, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce the date of EQT Corporation's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is set for May 1, 2020. This announcement also serves to inform shareholders of the updated deadlines for submitting proposals and director nominations.

For proposals intended to be included in EQT's 2020 proxy statement under Rule 14a-8, they must be received by the Corporate Secretary on or before November 25, 2019. For proposals and director nominations submitted outside of Rule 14a-8, they must be received no earlier than January 2, 2020, and no later than February 1, 2020.

Yes, EQT's Amended and Restated Bylaws outline specific requirements. Shareholders intending to nominate directors outside of Rule 14a-8 must adhere to the deadlines of January 2, 2020 (earliest) to February 1, 2020 (latest). Additionally, a 'proxy access' provision allows a qualified group of shareholders (owning at least 3% for three years) to nominate directors, with a submission window from December 26, 2019, to January 25, 2020.

The filing directs shareholders to consult EQT's Amended and Restated Bylaws for complete details. These bylaws were previously filed with the SEC as Exhibit 3.3 to EQT's Form 8-K filed on November 14, 2017. Shareholders are urged to review the complete text of these provisions.