FedEx said on January 23, 2026 that its subsidiary FedEx Express FR announced a transformation program to modernize and simplify its domestic operations in France. The proposal may reduce up to 500 operational positions and change working locations and schedules for up to 800 operational team members.

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   FedEx said on January 23, 2026 that its subsidiary FedEx Express FR announced a transformation program to modernize and simplify its domestic operations in France. The proposal may reduce up to 500 operational positions and change working locations and schedules for up to 800 operational team members.

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   FedEx said it expects the pre-tax costs of severance benefits, legal and professional fees, and facilities lease termination charges related to the program to range from $175 million to $275 million, substantially all of which are cash expenditures. The company said the costs are expected to be incurred through fiscal 2028 and execution of the plan is expected to occur over approximately 18 months.

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   In its press release, FedEx said the FedEx station footprint will be scaled down from 103 to 86 stations, and a potential more than 770 new full-time and part-time operations positions may be created as a result of the operations network redesign and technological enhancements. The company said affected employees will be given priority for these roles. FedEx also said it will make a confirmed investment of up to 78M in new infrastructure and technology.

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   FedEx announced on January 27, 2026 the appointment of Scott L. Ray as Chief Operating Officer, United States and Canada – Elect of Federal Express Corporation, effective February 1, 2026, and Chief Operating Officer, United States and Canada, effective June 1, 2026. John A. Smith, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, United States and Canada, has been selected to serve as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Freight following its spin-off from FedEx. Mr. Smith will continue to serve in his current role through May 31, 2026.

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