Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Diebold, Incorporated on February 25, 2009. The filing serves as a notice to shareholders regarding the scheduling of the Company's 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a procedural notice and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the advancement of the 2009 Annual Meeting date by more than 30 days compared to the 2008 Annual Meeting. Consequently, the deadline for shareholder proposals has been adjusted.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Annual Meeting Details: The 2009 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
- Shareholder Proposal Deadline: Due to the date advancement, shareholder proposals must be received in writing at the principal executive office no later than March 7, 2009.
- Regulatory Basis: The deadline calculation follows the Company's Code of Regulations regarding meetings advanced by more than 30 calendar days.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the new Annual Meeting date of April 23, 2009.
- Confirm the March 7, 2009 deadline for submitting shareholder proposals.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results or operational guidance.