Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Chimera Investment Corporation on August 18, 2014. The filing announces the scheduling of the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and establishes deadlines for shareholder director nominations and proposals.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance events and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
There are no material financial changes reported in this document. The primary event is the announcement that the Company did not hold annual meetings in 2012 or 2013, and the 2014 meeting is now scheduled for October 23, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Events
- Annual Meeting Date: October 23, 2014.
- Record Date: Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2014, are entitled to notice and vote.
- Director Nominations Deadline: August 28, 2014. Nominations must be received at the Executive Offices and directed to the Secretary.
- Shareholder Proposals Deadline: August 28, 2014. This applies to proposals under Rule 14a-8 and those made outside of Rule 14a-8 pursuant to the Company's Bylaws.
- Executive Offices: 1211 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2902, New York, NY 10036.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date of August 28, 2014, to confirm voting eligibility for the October 23, 2014, Annual Meeting.
- Confirm that any shareholder director nominations or proposals are submitted by the August 28, 2014, deadline to be considered timely.
- Note that the Company skipped annual meetings for the years 2012 and 2013.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the meeting agenda.