JPMorgan Chase & Co. Reports By-laws Amendment Regarding Lead Independent Director Appointment
Summary
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Board of Directors adopted an amendment to Section 2.03 of its By-laws, effective July 21, 2026. This amendment provides that a Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by the non-management directors. The full text of the amended By-laws is attached as Exhibit 3.2.
Why It Matters
This amendment impacts the company's corporate governance structure by formalizing the process for appointing a Lead Independent Director, enhancing the role of non-management directors in board leadership.
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Key Quote
“03 of the Corporation's By-laws, effective July 21, 2026 (as so amended, the "By-laws"), to provide that a Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by the non-management directors.”
— From Item 5.03
Filing Details
Reported Items
Additional Information
- CIK Number
- 0000019617
- Filing Date
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Filing Time
- 12:00 AM UTC
- Form Type
- 8-K
- Materiality Level
- medium
- Sentiment
- neutral