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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001654954-23-013577"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMID"
cik: "0000924719"
company_name: "SMITH MIDLAND CORP"
filed_at: "2023-10-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-09T05:24:53.416022+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Smith-Midland amends bylaws to update director nominations and adopt forum selection clause

## Summary
- Bylaw amendments effective October 25, 2023 include updates for SEC Rule 14a-19 compliance (universal proxy).
- Expanded disclosure requirements for stockholder director nominees, including questionnaire and no undisclosed voting agreements.
- Advance notice window for annual meeting nominations changed to 120-90 days before anniversary (was 90-60 days).
- Adopted exclusive forum for derivative actions, fiduciary duty claims, and DGCL matters in Delaware state or federal court.
- Permits remote stockholder meetings and electronic transmission of notices, consents, and waivers.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-23-013577
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMID
- cik: 0000924719
- company_name: SMITH MIDLAND CORP
- filed_at: 2023-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924719/000165495423013577/0001654954-23-013577-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924719/000165495423013577/smid_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Governance Changes
  SMITH MIDLAND CORP: Amended and restated bylaws to comply with Rule 14a-19, update DGCL provisions, modify director nomination procedures, change meeting notice timing, and adopt forum selection clause (effective 2023-10-25).
  - Change: bylaw amendment
  - Effective: 2023-10-25
  source text: On October 25, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Smith-Midland Corporation (the “Company”) adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company’s By-laws (the “By-laws”), effective as of the same day.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924719/000165495423013577/0001654954-23-013577-index.htm

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