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accession: "0000927066-22-000160"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DVA"
cik: "0000927066"
company_name: "DAVITA INC."
filed_at: "2022-10-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T03:10:22.987322+00:00"
event_type: "other"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# DaVita amends bylaws for DGCL changes and universal proxy rule compliance

## Summary
- Board adopted amended and restated bylaws effective Oct. 14, 2022.
- Changes reflect Delaware law updates on adjournment procedures and stockholder meeting lists.
- Enhances disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals under Rule 14a-19.
- New provisions require nominee interviews and notice of intent changes within two business days.
- Amendments also include ministerial and conforming updates.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000927066-22-000160
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DVA
- cik: 0000927066
- company_name: DAVITA INC.
- filed_at: 2022-10-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706622000160/0000927066-22-000160-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000092706622000160/dva-20221014.htm

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