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accession: "0001035092-26-000050"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SHBI"
cik: "0001035092"
company_name: "SHORE BANCSHARES INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-25T16:31:02+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-25T16:32:04.634633+00:00"
event_type: "other"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shore Bancshares amends bylaws: majority voting, exclusive forum, e-notice

## Summary
- Board approved Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws on Aug 20, 2026; effective immediately.
- Directors now elected by majority of votes cast, except in contested elections.
- Advance notice for annual meeting business: 90-120 days before prior year's anniversary.
- Exclusive forum for derivative/fiduciary claims: Maryland state court or D. Md.
- Notices may be given by electronic transmission; advisory directors have no director rights.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001035092-26-000050
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SHBI
- cik: 0001035092
- company_name: SHORE BANCSHARES INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-25T16:31:02+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.1
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1035092/000103509226000050/0001035092-26-000050-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1035092/000103509226000050/shbi-20260820.htm

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