Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by China BAK Battery, Inc. (also referenced as CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.) on March 6, 2009. The filing addresses corporate governance matters regarding the scheduling of the company's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to administrative announcements and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the rescheduling of the 2009 Annual Meeting. The meeting is now set for May 22, 2009, which represents a change of more than 30 days from the anniversary of the 2008 annual meeting (held on July 28, 2008). Consequently, the record date for the meeting has been established as March 26, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
There is no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary on business operations in this filing. The document notes that, in accordance with Rule 14a-8, stockholder proposals for inclusion in the proxy materials must be received by the Company no later than March 15, 2009. Proposals should be directed to the Secretary of the Company at the executive offices in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Annual Meeting Date: May 22, 2009.
- Record Date: March 26, 2009.
- Stockholder Proposal Deadline: March 15, 2009.
- Reason for Filing: The change in the annual meeting date exceeds 30 days from the prior year's anniversary, triggering a disclosure requirement under Rule 14a-5(f) and Rule 14a-8(e).
- Financial Data: None provided in this specific filing.