8-K/ALeadership Changes

FEDEX CORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Apr 26, 2024)

Filed April 26, 2024For Securities:FDX

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from FedEx Corp (FDX) on April 26, 2024, primarily concerns a key executive appointment. The Board of Directors has officially appointed Guy M. Erwin II as the Corporate Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2024. This appointment formalizes his role, as he has been serving as the Interim Principal Accounting Officer since October 2023. Mr. Erwin has a long tenure with FedEx, having held various finance and accounting roles since 2001, most recently as Staff Vice President and Corporate Controller. Investors should note that Mr. Erwin's compensation will include a promotional bonus, continued base salary, and eligibility for annual and long-term incentive plans, including stock options and restricted stock awards, aligning with market practices for similarly situated executives. The filing also confirms no reportable related-party transactions or family relationships that would require disclosure under Regulation S-K, indicating a straightforward appointment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Guy M. Erwin II appointed as Corporate Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
  • 2Mr. Erwin has been serving as Interim Principal Accounting Officer since October 21, 2023.
  • 3This appointment formalizes Mr. Erwin's role within the company's accounting leadership.
  • 4Mr. Erwin has extensive experience with FedEx, holding various finance and accounting positions since 2001.
  • 5His compensation package includes a promotional bonus, base salary, and eligibility for incentive plans and equity awards.
  • 6No related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K were identified.
  • 7No family relationships exist between Mr. Erwin and other FedEx directors or executive officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to announce the official appointment of Guy M. Erwin II as FedEx Corporation's Corporate Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2024, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis since October 2023.

Mr. Erwin has a significant history with FedEx, having worked there since 2001. He most recently served as Staff Vice President and Corporate Controller since September 2021 and as Interim Principal Accounting Officer since October 2023. His prior roles include Director – Accounting and various positions within the finance organization.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Erwin will receive a promotional bonus. He will continue to receive his base salary and will be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive compensation plans and long-term incentive plans, including stock options and restricted stock awards, at levels comparable to other executives in similar positions.

The filing states that there are no transactions since the beginning of the company's last fiscal year in which the company is a participant and in which Mr. Erwin or his immediate family have any reportable interest. Additionally, there are no known family relationships between Mr. Erwin and any of FedEx's directors or executive officers.