Summary
This 8-K filing from Honeywell International Inc. (HON) on July 20, 2001, primarily announces the date for its 2001 Annual Shareowner Meeting, scheduled for December 7, 2001. The filing also provides crucial deadlines for shareowners wishing to submit proposals for inclusion in the company's proxy materials or to present proposals at the meeting outside of SEC Rule 14a-8. These deadlines are critical for shareowners intending to exercise their rights in corporate governance. For investors, the key takeaway is the procedural information regarding the annual meeting and shareowner proposals. Understanding these deadlines (October 19, 2001, for record date eligibility to vote, and September 7, 2001, for proposal submissions) is essential for active participation in company matters. The filing also reiterates Honeywell's status as a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, its global presence, and its listing on major stock exchanges.
Key Highlights
- 1Honeywell has set December 7, 2001, as the date for its 2001 Annual Shareowner Meeting.
- 2The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the company's headquarters in Morris Township, New Jersey.
- 3Shareowners of record as of October 19, 2001, will be eligible to vote at the annual meeting.
- 4The deadline for shareowner proposals to be considered for inclusion in proxy materials (under SEC Rule 14a-8) is September 7, 2001.
- 5Shareowners intending to present proposals outside of SEC Rule 14a-8 must also notify Honeywell by September 7, 2001.
- 6Proposals submitted after the specified deadlines will be considered untimely and may not be included or voted upon.
- 7The filing provides contact information for submitting shareowner proposals.