6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5J 0E7

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ______

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g 3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g 3-2(b): _____

The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements on Form S-8 File nos. 333-09874, 333-130283 and 333-218913 and Form F-3 File nos. 333-219550, 333-220284, 333-257113 and 333-259240.

SIGNATURES

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

Exhibits

Exhibit99.1

The Board of Directors is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of CIBC. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Board has, either directly or through its committees, the duties set out in this mandate and other duties that are appropriate or required by law.

The Board will satisfy itself, to the extent feasible, as to the integrity of the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, and that the Chief Executive Officer and senior management create a culture of integrity throughout CIBC. The Board will approve the principles and standards of behaviour in CIBC’s Code of Conduct annually.

The Board oversees the development of CIBC’sstrategic plan and priorities. In carrying out this responsibility, the Board will consider CIBC’s purpose, Environmental, Social,and Governance strategy, risk appetite, risk profile, capital and liquidity levels, emerging trends, and the competitive environment.

The Board oversees CIBC’s risk profile and the identification, measurement, monitoring and control of CIBC’s principal risks.

The Board will review and approve CIBC’s risk appetite statement annually and monitor CIBC’s adherence on a quarterly basis. The Board will monitor the effectiveness of management’s control of CIBC’s principal risks.

The Board oversees and monitors the integrity and effectiveness of CIBC’s internal control over financial reporting, system of internal control, and compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting requirements.

The Board has global oversight over CIBC’s human capital strategy, including talent and total rewards and the alignment with CIBC’s strategy, risk appetite and controls.

The Board will review and approve:

| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce<br> Board of Directors Mandate | 2 |

| --- | --- | | (a) | the succession planning, selection, appointment,<br>annual goals and measures, performance, and compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and review or approve these for certain other<br>senior management and heads of oversight functions; and | | --- | --- | | (b) | the removal or replacement of the Chief Executive<br>Officer, if appropriate. | | --- | --- | | (6) | Corporate Governance | | --- | --- | | (a) | The Board oversees CIBC’s approach to corporate governance and will review and approve CIBC’s<br>corporate governance framework annually. | | --- | --- | | (b) | The Board will establish standards which allow the Board to function independently from management and,<br>at least annually, the Board will determine the independence of each Board member. | | --- | --- | | (c) | The Board will review and approve the succession planning, selection, appointment and performance objectives<br>of the Chair of the Board. | | --- | --- | | (d) | The Board will establish Board committees and their mandates to assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities.<br>The Board will appoint Board committee chairs. | | --- | --- | | (e) | The Board will establish policies for the Board that set out expectations and responsibilities of directors<br>to contribute effectively to the Board’s operations. | | --- | --- | | (f) | The Board will evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the Board, its committees, the Chair of the<br>Board, committee chairs and Board members. | | --- | --- | | (7) | Communications and Disclosure | | --- | --- |

The Board will review and monitor the effectiveness of CIBC’s communication framework, processes for maintaining effective stakeholder relationships and measures for receiving feedback from stakeholders.

The Board will review and approve:

| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce<br> Board of Directors Mandate | 3 |

| --- | --- | | (4) | Meetings Without Management - The Board willhold portions of regularly scheduled meetings without CIBC management members present**.** | | --- | --- | | 4. | Board Member Development and Performance Review | | --- | --- |

Board members will participate in CIBC's orientation and continuing director development programs. At least annually, the Board will review the adequacy of the Board’s mandate.

This mandate was last revised and approved by the Board on May 26, 2022.