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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (May 21, 2009)

Filed May 21, 2009For Securities:ODFL

Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) filed a Form 8-K on May 21, 2009, reporting an amendment to its corporate bylaws. The key change, effective May 18, 2009, grants the Board of Directors increased flexibility in determining the timing and date of the company's annual shareholder meetings. This amendment is a procedural update rather than a reflection of immediate financial or operational changes. Investors should note that this filing primarily concerns corporate governance. While not directly impacting financial performance, such amendments can signal changes in how the company intends to engage with shareholders and manage its corporate calendar. The specific reasons for granting the Board more flexibility are not detailed in this report, but it could relate to strategic planning or other logistical considerations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 21, 2009.
  • 2The report details an amendment to the company's Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective May 18, 2009.
  • 3The primary change grants the Board of Directors greater flexibility in setting the date and time of annual shareholder meetings.
  • 4This amendment is a procedural update to corporate governance documents.
  • 5No immediate financial or operational results were reported in this filing.
  • 6The full text of the Amendment and the Amended and Restated Bylaws are attached as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report an amendment to Old Dominion Freight Line's corporate bylaws. Specifically, the amendment provides the Board of Directors with more flexibility in determining the timing of the company's annual shareholder meetings.

No, this filing does not report on financial performance or operational results. It is a procedural update concerning the company's corporate governance structure.

The amendment to the bylaws became effective on May 18, 2009.

Article 2, Section 2 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws was revised.