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First Industrial (NYSE: FR) adds Schmitz to governance, pay committees

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First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership filed an amendment to a prior report to update board committee assignments. The board had previously expanded from six to seven members and elected Frank E. Schmitz as a new director effective June 1, 2026.

On August 13, 2026, acting on the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee’s recommendation, the board appointed Mr. Schmitz to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. No other disclosures from the earlier report were changed.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Board size 6 to 7 members Board increased from six to seven members when Frank E. Schmitz was elected
Director election effective date June 1, 2026 Effective date when the board elected Frank E. Schmitz as a director
Committee appointment date August 13, 2026 Date the board appointed Frank E. Schmitz to two board committees
Signature date August 17, 2026 Date the amendment was signed by General Counsel Jennifer Matthews Rice
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee regulatory
"appointed Mr. Schmitz to serve on its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee"
A nominating/corporate governance committee is a small group of a company’s board members tasked with choosing and evaluating directors and setting the rules that guide how the board operates. Think of it as the board’s hiring and rule-making team: it shapes leadership, board makeup, independence and ethical standards, which in turn influence how well the company is overseen and how investor interests are protected.
Compensation Committee regulatory
"appointed Mr. Schmitz to serve on its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and its Compensation Committee"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

What change did First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) report in this 8-K amendment?
The company reported the committee assignments of director Frank E. Schmitz, specifying that he joined the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee, without changing any other information from the earlier report.

When was Frank E. Schmitz appointed to the board of First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)?
Frank E. Schmitz was elected to the board effective June 1, 2026. The board had previously approved an increase in size from six to seven members and chose him to fill the new vacancy created by that expansion.

On what date did First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) assign Frank E. Schmitz to board committees?
On August 13, 2026, the board appointed Frank E. Schmitz to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee, following a recommendation from the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.

Does this First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) filing change prior financial or operational disclosures?
No. The amendment only updates committee assignments for director Frank E. Schmitz. It explicitly states that, except for this committee information, it does not modify or update other disclosures from the original report.

Who signed this 8-K amendment for First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) and its partnership?
The amendment was signed for both entities by Jennifer Matthews Rice, General Counsel. She signed on behalf of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. and First Industrial, L.P., with signature dates of August 17, 2026.

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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
August 13, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.Maryland1-1310236-3935116
First Industrial, L.P.Delaware333-2187336-3924586
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4200
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(312) 344-4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐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:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareFRNew 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. ☐


Explanatory Note
This Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 17, 2026 (the “Original Form 8-K”) is being filed solely to disclose the appointment of Frank E. Schmitz to the Committees described in Item 5.02 below. Except as expressly set forth herein, this Amendment does not modify or update any other disclosure contained in the Original Form 8-K.
Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
As previously disclosed in the Original Form 8-K, effective June 1, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from six to seven members and elected Frank E. Schmitz to fill the vacancy created by such increase. The Company is filing this Amendment to the Original Form 8-K to provide information regarding Mr. Schmitz’s assignment to certain committees of the Board.
On August 13, 2026, the Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, appointed Mr. Schmitz to serve on its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and its Compensation Committee.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
    (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No.Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)







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.
FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
By:/s/    JENNIFER MATTHEWS RICE
Jennifer Matthews Rice
General Counsel
Date: August 17, 2026

FIRST INDUSTRIAL, L.P.
By:FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
its general partner
By:/s/    JENNIFER MATTHEWS RICE
Jennifer Matthews Rice
General Counsel

Date: August 17, 2026

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