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accession: "0001125376-26-000040"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ENSG"
cik: "0001125376"
company_name: "ENSIGN GROUP, INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-25T20:06:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-25T20:07:42.302652+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ensign Group amends bylaws; sets 2027 annual meeting stockholder notice window

## Summary
- Board adopted amended and restated bylaws effective Aug 20, 2026, aligning with Delaware law.
- Stockholder notices for 2027 annual meeting must be received Jan 13–Feb 12, 2027.
- Bylaws require director candidates to be available for Board interviews; clarify proposal info disclosure.
- Rule 14a-8 and 14a-19 deadlines for 2027 annual meeting remain unchanged.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001125376-26-000040
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ENSG
- cik: 0001125376
- company_name: ENSIGN GROUP, INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-25T20:06:31+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/1125376/000112537626000040/0001125376-26-000040-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125376/000112537626000040/ensg-20260820.htm

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