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accession: "0001606757-24-000044"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KE"
cik: "0001606757"
company_name: "Kimball Electronics, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-09-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T02:26:42.357526+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kimball Electronics amends bylaws to add proxy access, special meeting rights, and director resignation policy

## Summary
- Proxy access allows holder(s) of 3%+ of stock for 3+ years to nominate up to 2 directors or 25% of board.
- Shareholders owning at least 25% of outstanding common stock may now call special meetings.
- Directors must submit irrevocable resignation if they fail to receive majority vote in uncontested elections.
- Board must publicly decide on resignation acceptance within 90 days of vote certification.
- Amendments effective September 18, 2024; non-substantive numbering changes also made.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001606757-24-000044
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KE
- cik: 0001606757
- company_name: Kimball Electronics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-09-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1606757/000160675724000044/0001606757-24-000044-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1606757/000160675724000044/ke-20240918.htm

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