Forum Energy Technologies (FET) appoints Leslie A. Beyer as new director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. reported a change in its board of directors. On January 12, 2026, the board appointed The Honorable Leslie A. Beyer as a director. She will serve on the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee, and is expected to stand for election as a Class I director at the 2028 annual stockholder meeting.

The company entered into its standard indemnification agreement with Ms. Beyer. She will be compensated in line with other non-employee directors, including an initial restricted stock award valued at approximately $150,000. The company states there were no separate arrangements leading to her selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026

FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-35504

61-1488595

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10344 Sam Houston Park Drive

Suite 300

Houston

TX

77064

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

281 949-2500

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

FET

New York Stock Exchange

NYSE Texas, Inc.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed The Honorable Leslie A. Beyer as a member of the Board. Ms. Beyer will serve as member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee and will be subject to election as a Class I director at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Ms. Beyer and the Company have entered into the Company’s standard form indemnification agreement. In addition, Ms. Beyer will receive compensation consistent with that provided to the Company’s other non-employee directors, including an initial award of restricted stock equal to approximately $150,000. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Beyer and any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director. The Company is not aware of any transaction in which Ms. Beyer has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: January 12, 2026

FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

/s/ John C. Ivascu

John C. Ivascu

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Forum Energy Technologies (FET) disclose?

Forum Energy Technologies disclosed that on January 12, 2026, its board appointed The Honorable Leslie A. Beyer as a new member of the board of directors.

What committees will Leslie A. Beyer serve on at Forum Energy Technologies (FET)?

Leslie A. Beyer will serve on the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.

When will Leslie A. Beyer stand for election as a director of FET?

Leslie A. Beyer will be subject to election as a Class I director at Forum Energy Technologies' 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

How will Leslie A. Beyer be compensated as a director of Forum Energy Technologies?

She will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors, including an initial award of restricted stock with a value of approximately $150,000.

Did Forum Energy Technologies disclose any related-party transactions involving Leslie A. Beyer?

The company stated it is not aware of any transaction involving Leslie A. Beyer that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Is there any special arrangement behind Leslie A. Beyer’s appointment to the FET board?

The company reported there is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Beyer and any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director.