JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 8-K
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Amends Bylaws to Allow Lead Independent Director
What Happened
JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced in an 8‑K filed July 23, 2026, that it adopted an amendment to Section 2.03 of its Bylaws, effective July 21, 2026. The amendment provides that a Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by the company’s non‑management directors. The filing attaches the amended bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) marked to show the changes.
Key Details
- Effective date of the bylaw change: July 21, 2026.
- Amended provision: Section 2.03 of the Bylaws now states a Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by non‑management directors.
- Disclosure: The full amended bylaws are attached as Exhibit 3.2 to the 8‑K (filed July 23, 2026).
- Filing signed by Reid R. Broda, Corporate Secretary.
Why It Matters
This is a corporate governance change that clarifies how a Lead Independent Director would be chosen at JPMorgan Chase. Investors who monitor board composition, independence and governance practices may note the update when assessing the company’s governance structure or reviewing proxy materials. The filing is informational and does not report financial or operational changes.
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