a6099008.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):
November 10, 2009


CHEMED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 
Delaware
  
1-8351
  
31-0791746
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(I.R.S. EmployerIdentification Number)
 


 
2600 Chemed Center, 255 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(513) 762-6900

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Item 5.03   Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
 
On November 10, 2009 the Board of Directors of Chemed Corporation approved an amendment to the Company’s Bylaws to, among others, the advance notice provisions, adjournment and postponement of shareholder meetings, shareholder consent in lieu of meetings, rules for conduct of shareholder meetings, and director qualifications.  A copy of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is included as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.  The full text thereof is incorporated herein by reference
 
 
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number   Description
   3.1       Amended and Restated Bylaws of Chemed Corporation
 
                      

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
CHEMED CORPORATION
  
       
Dated: November 13, 2009
By:
/s/ Arthur V. Tucker Jr.
  
   
Arthur V. Tucker, Jr.
  
   
Vice President and Controller
  
       

 





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