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accession: "0001437749-21-024359"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBHT"
cik: "0000728535"
company_name: "HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2021-10-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T17:40:09.104160+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# J.B. Hunt amends bylaws to adopt remote meetings, update advance notice and director election rules

## Summary
- Board approved Second Amended and Restated Bylaws on October 21, 2021, effective immediately.
- Remote shareholder meetings authorized; advance notice period set at 90–120 days for shareholder proposals and director nominations.
- Director age limit removed from bylaws (retained in Corporate Governance Guidelines).
- Bylaws now allow separate CEO and President roles; clarify officer execution authority.
- Indemnification provisions updated to require expense advancement, consistent with Arkansas law and public company practice.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-21-024359
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBHT
- cik: 0000728535
- company_name: HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2021-10-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/728535/000143774921024359/0001437749-21-024359-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/728535/000143774921024359/jbht20211026_8k.htm

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