Summary
ONEOK Inc. (OKE) filed an 8-K on March 18, 2021, primarily announcing that its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders will be held virtually only. This decision, driven by ongoing COVID-19 precautions, shifts the meeting to an online format accessible via live webcast on May 26, 2021, at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time. The company is prioritizing shareholder and employee safety while ensuring continued engagement and access to the meeting proceedings. Investors should note the record date for determining eligibility to receive notice and vote is March 29, 2021. Registration for the virtual meeting will open on April 7, 2021. While this filing is procedural and related to the logistics of the annual meeting, it signifies ONEOK's continued adaptation to public health guidelines. The attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) provides further details.
Key Highlights
- 1ONEOK Inc. will hold its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders exclusively as a virtual event.
- 2The virtual meeting is a precautionary measure due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
- 3The meeting will take place online via live webcast on May 26, 2021, at 9 a.m. CDT.
- 4Shareholders of record as of March 29, 2021, are eligible to participate and vote.
- 5Registration for the virtual meeting is scheduled to open on April 7, 2021.
- 6The filing incorporates a news release dated March 17, 2021, detailing the meeting format change.
- 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the official news release announcing the virtual meeting.