Summary
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K report on December 17, 2006, to announce a key change in its board of directors. Effective December 14, 2006, Jenne K. Britell, Ph.D. was elected to serve as a director on the boards of both United Rentals, Inc. and its subsidiary, United Rentals (North America), Inc. This appointment expands the total number of directors from 12 to 13. Dr. Britell will serve as a Class 1 director, with her term set to expire at the 2008 annual meeting. This development signals a potential shift in board composition and governance for the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Jenne K. Britell, Ph.D. elected as a new director.
- 2Effective date of the directorship is December 14, 2006.
- 3Dr. Britell will serve on the boards of both United Rentals, Inc. and United Rentals (North America), Inc.
- 4The board size expands from 12 to 13 directors.
- 5Dr. Britell is appointed as a Class 1 director.
- 6Her term is set to expire at the 2008 annual meeting.
- 7A press release dated December 15, 2006, is attached as an exhibit.