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accession: "0000705432-24-000243"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SBSI"
cik: "0000705432"
company_name: "SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC"
filed_at: "2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T03:06:56.571432+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Southside Bancshares amends bylaws to mandate annual executive sessions and lead independent director

## Summary
- New Section 3.08 requires at least one Board executive session annually with only independent directors present.
- Provides for appointment of a Lead Independent Director for a one-year term.
- If Chairman is an independent director, Chairman serves as Lead Director with same powers.
- Amendment adopted by Board on Nov. 8, 2024 and effective immediately.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000705432-24-000243
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SBSI
- cik: 0000705432
- company_name: SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC
- filed_at: 2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/705432/000070543224000243/0000705432-24-000243-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/705432/000070543224000243/sbsi-20241108.htm

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