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accession: "0001193125-26-353246"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VITL"
cik: "0001579733"
company_name: "Vital Farms, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-17T12:05:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-17T12:10:34.582231+00:00"
event_type: "other"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Vital Farms amends bylaws to expand advance notice, director eligibility rules

## Summary
- Board adopted amended bylaws effective Aug 11, 2026, expanding advance notice disclosure for stockholder nominations and proposals.
- New director eligibility standards require candidates to be available for interviews by Board or committees.
- Adds emergency bylaws under Delaware law for governance during emergencies, including modified quorum and liability limits.
- Clarifies Chairperson and Board authority to adopt rules for conduct of stockholder meetings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-353246
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VITL
- cik: 0001579733
- company_name: Vital Farms, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-17T12:05:14+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/1579733/000119312526353246/0001193125-26-353246-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1579733/000119312526353246/vitl-20260811.htm

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