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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2025
FedEx Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-15829
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(IRS Employer
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| 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee |
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38120 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (901) 818-7500
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share |
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FDX |
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New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.450% Notes due 2025 |
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FDX 25A |
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New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.625% Notes due 2027 |
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FDX 27 |
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New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.450% Notes due 2029 |
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FDX 29A |
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New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.300% Notes due 2031 |
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FDX 31 |
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New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.950% Notes due 2033 |
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FDX 33 |
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New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
SECTION 8. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 21, 2025, FedEx Corporation (“FedEx” or the “Company”) announced with deep sadness that Frederick W. Smith, the Company’s founder and Executive Chairman and Chairman of the FedEx Board of Directors (the “Board”), had passed away on June 21, 2025. In light of Mr. Smith’s passing, on June 23, 2025, the Board reduced the size of the Board to twelve members and elected R. Brad Martin, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board, as Chairman of the Board effective June 23, 2025. Mr. Martin will continue to serve as Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board.
The Board, executive leadership team, and employees of FedEx extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Smith’s family and express profound gratitude for his vision, leadership, and extraordinary contributions to FedEx, the country, and the world.
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.
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FedEx Corporation |
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| Date: June 23, 2025 |
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/s/ Gina F. Adams |
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Gina F. Adams |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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