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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001023128-24-000089"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAD"
cik: "0001023128"
company_name: "LITHIA MOTORS INC"
filed_at: "2024-07-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T14:48:17.857076+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lithia Motors amends bylaws to add special-meeting procedures, update proxy rules, and designate Oregon exclusive forum

## Summary
- Adopted procedures for shareholders to call special meetings as permitted by Articles of Incorporation.
- Updated disclosure requirements for shareholder nominations and proposals, including background info and updates.
- Added provisions for universal proxy rules: require evidence of compliance with Rule 14a-19 and white proxy card.
- Permitted postponement of annual or special meetings by the Board.
- Designated Oregon state or federal court as exclusive forum for certain legal actions unless company consents otherwise.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001023128-24-000089
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAD
- cik: 0001023128
- company_name: LITHIA MOTORS INC
- filed_at: 2024-07-30T23:59:59+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/1023128/000102312824000089/0001023128-24-000089-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1023128/000102312824000089/lad-20240725.htm

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