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FEDEX CORP (NYSE: FDX) COO reshapes family-linked share reporting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith Richard W reported disposition transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FEDEX CORP director and officer Richard W. Smith reported a change in how certain FedEx shares are attributed to him. He is no longer deemed the beneficial owner of 253,927 common shares previously reported as held by a family holding company. Following this reclassification, he reports 113,629 shares held directly and 79,600 shares held indirectly through family trusts.

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Insider Smith Richard W
Role COO INTL - CEO Airline FEC
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock F1 253,927 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, by Family Holding Company); Common Stock — 113,629 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 79,600 shares (Indirect, By Family Trusts)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Mr. Smith is no longer deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 253,927 shares previously reported as being held by a family holding company in light of the family holding company's governing structure.
Shares no longer deemed beneficially owned 253,927 shares Common stock previously reported as held by a family holding company
Indirect family holding company position after change 0 shares Total shares following transaction for that indirect holding line
Direct common shares held after filing 113,629 shares Direct ownership position following the reported transactions
Indirect common shares via family trusts 79,600 shares Indirect ownership through family trusts after the reported transactions
Reported price per share for code J transaction 0.0000 per share Other disposition related to family holding company restructuring
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"no longer deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 253,927 shares"
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"shares previously reported as being held by a family holding company"
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"indirect ownership through family trusts after the reported transactions"

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FAQ

What change did FedEx (FDX) insider Richard W. Smith report in this Form 4?

Richard W. Smith of FedEx (FDX) reported that 253,927 common shares previously attributed to him via a family holding company are no longer deemed his beneficial ownership. The filing reclassifies that indirect position while confirming ongoing direct and family trust holdings.

How many FedEx (FDX) shares are no longer attributed to Richard W. Smith?

The Form 4 states that Smith is no longer deemed the beneficial owner of 253,927 shares of FedEx common stock. These shares were previously reported as being held by a family holding company, reflecting a change in attribution rather than a priced market sale.

What are Richard W. Smith’s remaining FedEx (FDX) share holdings after this filing?

After the reported change, Richard W. Smith reports 113,629 FedEx shares held directly and 79,600 shares held indirectly through family trusts. The indirect position formerly reported via a family holding company is now shown as zero beneficially owned.

Did Richard W. Smith sell FedEx (FDX) shares in the open market in this transaction?

The filing reports a code J “other acquisition or disposition” for 253,927 shares, with a per-share value of 0.0000 and a footnote explaining a change in beneficial ownership. It describes a reclassification tied to entity structure, not a traditional open-market sale.

Was the FedEx (FDX) transaction by Richard W. Smith made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating the reported transaction was not identified as occurring under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. No trading-plan footnote is provided in the disclosure.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Smith Richard W

(Last)(First)(Middle)
145 LT GEORGE W. LEE

(Street)
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE 38103

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FEDEX CORP [ FDX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
COO INTL - CEO Airline FEC
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/07/2026JV253,927D$00(1)Iby Family Holding Company
Common Stock113,629D
Common Stock79,600IBy Family Trusts
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Mr. Smith is no longer deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 253,927 shares previously reported as being held by a family holding company in light of the family holding company's governing structure.
/s/ Alana L. Griffin, Attorney-in-Fact for Richard W. Smith08/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)