Forward Industries Files 8-K
Ticker: FWDI · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 12, 2025 · CIK: 38264
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: 8-K, SEC Filing, Corporate Update
Related Tickers: FORWD
TL;DR
FORWD filed an 8-K on 9/12 for events on 9/11. Check for material updates.
AI Summary
Forward Industries, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 12, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on September 11, 2025. The filing is categorized under 'Other Events' and 'Financial Statements and Exhibits'. The company, previously known as Progress Heat Sealing Co Inc, is incorporated in New York and its fiscal year ends on September 30.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing indicates that Forward Industries, Inc. is providing updates or disclosures to the SEC, which could contain material information for investors.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a standard 8-K report and does not inherently indicate significant new risks.
Key Numbers
- 001-34780 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's filing history with the SEC.)
- 13-1950672 — I.R.S. Employer Identification No. (Company's tax identification number.)
Key Players & Entities
- Forward Industries, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- September 11, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- September 12, 2025 (date) — Filing Date
- Progress Heat Sealing Co Inc (company) — Former company name
- New York (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
FAQ
What specific 'Other Events' are being reported by Forward Industries, Inc. in this 8-K?
The filing does not detail the specific 'Other Events' within the provided text, only that it is categorized under this item.
What is the significance of the 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' item in this filing?
This indicates that the filing may include or reference financial statements or other exhibits relevant to the reported events.
When was Forward Industries, Inc. previously known as Progress Heat Sealing Co Inc?
The filing indicates a name change date of 19721111 for the transition from Progress Heat Sealing Co Inc.
What is the company's fiscal year end?
Forward Industries, Inc.'s fiscal year ends on September 30.
What is the business address of Forward Industries, Inc.?
The business address is 700 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, SUITE 100, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788.
Filing Stats: 533 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.2 · Accepted 2025-09-12 16:05:52
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share FORD The NASDAQ Capital M
- $18.50 — direct offering at a price per share of $18.50. The shares of common stock were offere
Filing Documents
- forward_8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- forward_ex0501.htm (EX-5.1) — 7KB
- 0001683168-25-006916.txt ( ) — 198KB
- ford-20250911.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- ford-20250911_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- ford-20250911_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- forward_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events. Forward Industries, Inc. (the "Company") is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K solely to file as an exhibit the legal opinion of Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. relating to the validity of the 1,783,783 shares of the Company's common stock sold and issued to two accredited investors in a registered direct offering at a price per share of $18.50. The shares of common stock were offered and sold pursuant to the Company's effective shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-287907) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 10, 2025 and declared effective by the SEC on June 20, 2025. The legal opinion is filed herewith as Exhibit 5.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.
01. Financial
Item 9.01. Financial (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit 5.1 Opinion of Nason Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. regarding validity of the securities to be issued 23.1 Consent of Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.1 ). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized. FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: September 12, 2025 /s/ Kathleen Weisberg Kathleen Weisberg Chief Financial Officer 3