Forward Air Corp. Announces Director Departure and Officer Changes
Ticker: FWRD · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jan 21, 2025 · CIK: 912728
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, director-departure, officer-appointment
Related Tickers: FWRD
TL;DR
Forward Air (FWRD) director Michael Murphy out, new execs in. Board shakeup incoming.
AI Summary
Forward Air Corp. announced on January 14, 2025, the departure of director Michael J. Murphy. The company also reported on the election of new directors and the appointment of certain officers, along with details on compensatory arrangements for these officers. The filing was made on January 21, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive appointments can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance changes such as director departures and officer appointments, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Forward Air Corp. (company) — Registrant
- Michael J. Murphy (person) — Departing Director
FAQ
Who is the departing director and when did their departure become effective?
Michael J. Murphy is the departing director, and the event was reported as of January 14, 2025.
What other corporate governance events are reported in this filing?
The filing also reports on the election of directors and the appointment of certain officers, as well as compensatory arrangements for these officers.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 1915 Snapps Ferry Road Building N, Greeneville, TN 37745.
What is the SEC file number for Forward Air Corp.?
The SEC file number for Forward Air Corp. is 000-22490.
What is the date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The date of the earliest event reported is January 14, 2025.
Filing Stats: 578 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12 · Accepted 2025-01-21 16:03:24
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value FWRD NASDAQ Indicate by che
Filing Documents
- fwrd-20250114.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- fwrd-ex101xfirstamendmen.htm (EX-10) — 2KB
- fwrd-ex101xfirstamendmen001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 129KB
- 0001628280-25-002004.txt ( ) — 335KB
- fwrd-20250114.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- fwrd-20250114_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- fwrd-20250114_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- fwrd-20250114_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished as part of this Report. No. Exhibit 10.1 First Amendment to the Company's Severance Plan, dated as of January 14, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE 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 hereunto duly authorized. FORWARD AIR CORPORATION Date: January 21, 2025 By: /s/ Shawn Stewart Name: Title: Shawn Stewart Chief Executive Officer