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AGM/EGMApr 29, 2026, 04:49 PM

FWRD Sets 2026 Annual Meeting for June 17

AI Summary

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) has filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for June 17, 2026. Stockholders will vote on the election of five directors, an advisory resolution on executive compensation, the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor, and an amendment to increase shares authorized under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The Board of Directors recommends voting 'FOR' all proposals.

Key Highlights

  • Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CDT in Dallas, Texas.
  • Stockholders to vote on election of five directors until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
  • Advisory vote on named executive officers' compensation (Say on Pay).
  • Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
  • Approval of an amendment to the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan to increase authorized shares.
  • Record date for voting is April 21, 2026.
  • Board recommends 'FOR' all director nominees and 'FOR' Proposals 2, 3, and 4.
  • 32,448,712 shares of Common Stock and 8,616,520 fractional units of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding and entitled to vote.