Forward Industries Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

FORWD proxy filed - shareholders vote on directors & auditors soon.

AI Summary

Forward Industries, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on August 15, 2025, for its annual meeting. The filing details the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key items likely include the election of directors and ratification of independent auditors.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding company leadership and voting matters, enabling informed participation in corporate governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new material financial information or significant strategic changes.

Key Players & Entities

• Forward Industries, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 0001683168-25-006240 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20250815 (date) — Filing Date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $7.50 — common stock, at a conversion price, of $7.50 per share (approximately 575,333 shares
• $1,000 — to be converted by the stated value of $1,000 per share, (iii) adding to the result a
• $13.41 — o;s common stock on the record date was $13.41. Reason for Proposal The Company&rsq

Filing Documents

• forward_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 167KB
• 0001683168-25-006240.txt ( ) — 169KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 forward_def14a.htm NOTICE SND PROXY STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant þ Filed by Party other than Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Materials Pursuant to §240.14a-12 FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): þ No fee required. ¨ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): $_____ per share as determined under Rule 0-11 under the Exchange Act. (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: ¨ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. ¨ Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount previously paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: Forward Industries, Inc. 700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100 Hauppauge, New York 11788 _________________________ To The Shareholders of Forward Industries, Inc.: We are pleased to invite you to attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Forward Industries, Inc. (the “Special Meeting”) to be held on September 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This Special Meeting will be held virtually via a live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FWD2025SM. At the Special Meeting, our shareholders will be asked: 1. To approve an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 40,000,000 to 300,000,000 shares (the “Authorized Share Increase Proposal”). 2. To approve, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635, the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a conversion of Series A-1 Preferred Stock (the “Series A-1”) without giving effect to the Share Cap and the Individual Holder Share Cap (collectively, the “Conversion Caps”) in the Series A-1 Certificate of Designation (the “Nasdaq 20% Issuance Proposal Series A-1”). 3. To approve an adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or time, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve any of the proposals presented for a vote at the Special Meeting. Only shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2025 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. Please see pages 1-5 for additional information regarding accessing the Special Meeting and how to vote your shares. You do not need to attend the virtual meeting to vote your shares. Your vote is important. Please vote your proxy promptly to ensure your shares are properly represented, even if you plan to join the Special Meeting. You can vote by Internet, by telephone, or by using the enclosed proxy card. We appreciate your continued confidence in our Company and look forward to your joining us virtually on September 4, 2025. By the Order of the Board of Directors /s/ Michael Pruitt Michael Pruitt Interim Chief Executive Officer Dated: August 15, 2025 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on September 4, 2025: This Proxy Statement is available free of charge at: https://www.proxyvote.com REVIEW THE PROXY STATEMENT AND VOTE IN FOUR WAYS: VIA THE INTERNET IN ADVANCE Visit www.proxyvote.com . BY MAIL Sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. BY TELEPHONE Call the telephone number on your proxy card or voting instruction form. AT THE MEETING Attend the Special Meeting virtually. See page 1 for additional details on how to attend. We urge you to vote your shares at your earliest convenience. This will ensure th

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