01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 26, 2012. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K report on November 26, 2012, to provide an update regarding its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The report indicates that the tentative date for the meeting is May 8, 2013, with a record date set for March 11, 2013. This advanced scheduling, more than 30 days prior to the anniversary of the 2012 meeting, necessitates updated deadlines for stockholder proposals. For proposals intended for inclusion in the company's proxy statement under Rule 14a-8, stockholders must submit them by January 7, 2013.
For proposals not seeking inclusion in the proxy statement but to be presented at the meeting according to the company's bylaws, the deadline is February 7, 2013. Investors should note these deadlines carefully if they intend to submit proposals for the upcoming annual meeting.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Tentative date for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders set for May 8, 2013.
- Record date for the 2013 Annual Meeting tentatively set for March 11, 2013.
- Advance notice is provided as the meeting date is more than 30 days before the anniversary of the prior year's meeting.
- Stockholder proposals intended for inclusion in the proxy statement (Rule 14a-8) must be received by January 7, 2013.
- Stockholder proposals not seeking proxy statement inclusion must be received by February 7, 2013, as per company bylaws.
- The company's Corporate Secretary's address is provided for proposal submissions.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing serves to inform United Rentals' stockholders about the tentatively scheduled date for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and to provide updated deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals, in accordance with SEC rules and the company's bylaws.
What are the deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals for the 2013 Annual Meeting?
For proposals intended to be included in the proxy statement under Rule 14a-8, the deadline is January 7, 2013. For other stockholder proposals, which must comply with the company's bylaws, the deadline is February 7, 2013.
Why are the deadlines different for proposals seeking inclusion in the proxy statement versus those not seeking inclusion?
Proposals seeking inclusion in the proxy statement (Rule 14a-8) are subject to stricter SEC rules and timelines to allow the company sufficient time for review and inclusion in the official proxy materials. Other proposals, while still requiring notice, follow the company's own bylaw deadlines for submission to be considered at the meeting.
Is the date of the 2013 Annual Meeting confirmed?
The filing states that the 2013 Annual Meeting date is 'tentatively scheduled' for May 8, 2013. While this is the target date, investors should be aware that it is not yet finalized and could potentially be subject to change, though significant deviations would likely trigger further disclosures.
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