Every 8-K that Federal Signal Corp. (FSS) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow FSS and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full FSS filings page.
Federal Signal Corporation furnished an investor presentation outlining its business mix, growth strategy, and recent financial performance. The company reported 2025 net sales of $2,180.5 million and last‑twelve‑month net sales through Q1 2026 of $2,342.3 million, implying a ~13% net sales CAGR from 2016 to 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $438.9 million in 2025 with a 20.1% margin, and $480.1 million LTM Q1 2026 with a 20.5% margin. Average cash conversion from 2021–2025 was 102%, and net debt leverage at Q1 2026 was 1.0x. Management raised its 2026 outlook to net sales of $2.57–$2.66 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.80–$5.05, targeting another year of double‑digit earnings growth.
Federal Signal Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As of the February 23, 2026 record date, there were 60,892,151 common shares outstanding, and 57,977,820 shares were represented in person or by proxy, representing 95.2% of eligible shares and establishing a quorum.
All director nominees were elected, with individual support levels generally above 95% of votes cast, and 1,508,350 broker non-votes recorded for the election proposal. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation, with 52,070,782 votes for, 4,341,853 against, and 56,835 abstentions.
In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 57,543,013 votes for, 415,535 against, and 19,272 abstentions.
Federal Signal Corporation furnished an investor presentation outlining its business profile, recent acquisitions and 2026 financial outlook. The company reported 2025 net sales of approximately $2.18 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $438.9 million, representing a 20.1% adjusted EBITDA margin.
From 2016 to 2025, net sales grew at a ~13% compound annual rate, with organic growth of ~7%, and average cash conversion of 102% from 2021–2025. Net debt leverage was 1.1x as of Q4 2025. The Environmental Solutions Group generated 84% of 2025 net sales and the Safety and Security Systems Group 16%.
For 2026, Federal Signal targets net sales of $2.55–$2.65 billion, implying 17–22% year-over-year growth, and adjusted EPS of $4.50–$4.80, described as another year of double-digit growth and the highest adjusted EPS in its history. Planned 2026 capital expenditures are $45–$55 million. The outlook includes contributions from recently acquired New Way Trucks and Mega Corporation, alongside higher interest and amortization expense tied to these deals.
Federal Signal Corporation expanded its board of directors from seven to nine members and appointed Richard A. Maue and Eric A. Vaillancourt as new directors, effective February 26, 2026.
Maue, currently CFO of Crane Company, will also serve on the Audit Committee and is eligible for an annual base retainer of $90,000, an Audit Committee retainer of $9,000, and an annual equity award of $145,000, with 50% of retainers paid in stock until he meets director stock ownership guidelines. Vaillancourt, President and CEO of Enpro Inc., will serve on the Compensation and Benefits Committee and is eligible for a $90,000 base retainer, a $6,000 committee retainer, and a $145,000 annual equity award on similar terms.
The company states that neither new director was appointed pursuant to any arrangement with another person and that there are no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
Federal Signal Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Mega Corp., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and equipment used in global metal extraction and construction markets. The transaction closed on January 16, 2026, under the terms of an existing Equity Purchase Agreement.
This move brings Mega Corp.’s specialized product lines and market exposure under Federal Signal’s umbrella, potentially expanding its presence in heavy industrial and construction end markets. The company also issued a press release about the closing, which is attached as an exhibit to the report.
Federal Signal Corporation filed a current report to let investors know it has posted new investor presentation materials on its website. These January 2026 slides may be used in discussions with investors and analysts and are included in the report as Exhibit 99.1 under an information-only disclosure item.
The company states that this material is being "furnished" rather than "filed" under securities laws, which means it is not automatically subject to certain legal liabilities and is not incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The report does not itself present financial results, but directs readers to the posted investor materials for more detail.
Federal Signal Corporation entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement on December 17, 2025 to acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of Mega Corp., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and equipment used in global metal extraction and construction markets.
The parties are targeting a closing date in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, so the transaction is not yet complete. A related press release dated December 18, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, providing additional details on the planned acquisition.
Federal Signal Corporation completed the acquisition of Scranton Manufacturing Company LLC, doing business as New Way, under a previously announced Equity Purchase Agreement. The company bought all of New Way’s outstanding equity interests for an initial purchase price of $396 million, subject to closing and post-closing adjustments. It also paid an additional $30 million for New Way’s manufacturing facilities and related real estate rights in Iowa and Mississippi. The transaction is documented in the Equity Purchase Agreement dated September 24, 2025, and the company has also released a press announcement describing the closing of the deal.
Federal Signal Corporation has signed an Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc. (New Way), a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles.
The deal provides for initial consideration of $396 million for New Way, plus an additional $30 million for its manufacturing facilities and related real estate in Iowa and Mississippi. There is also a contingent earn-out of up to $54 million based on achieving specified financial targets over two years.
The agreement includes customary representations, warranties, covenants, termination rights and indemnification provisions, with recourse to a representation and warranty insurance policy. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.