The company said founder Frederick W. Smith, its Executive Chairman and Chairman of the FedEx Board of Directors, died on June 21, 2025, June 21, 2025.

8-KOther EventsFiled Jun 23, 2025Period of report Jun 21, 2025Summary published (UTC) Oct 14, 2026

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The company said founder Frederick W. Smith, its Executive Chairman and Chairman of the FedEx Board of Directors, died on June 21, 2025, June 21, 2025.
The company said the Board reduced its size to twelve members (12 members) on June 23, 2025 following Smith's death.
The company said the Board elected R. Brad Martin, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board, as Chairman of the Board on June 23, 2025, effective June 23, 2025.
The company said R. Brad Martin will continue to serve as Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board after his election as Board Chairman.

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Founder Frederick W. Smith Dies, FedEx Discloses

The company said founder Frederick W. Smith, its Executive Chairman and Chairman of the FedEx Board of Directors, died on June 21, 2025, June 21, 2025.

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Board Size Reduced to 12 Members

The company said the Board reduced its size to twelve members (12 members) on June 23, 2025 following Smith's death.

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R. Brad Martin Elected New Board Chairman

The company said the Board elected R. Brad Martin, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board, as Chairman of the Board on June 23, 2025, effective June 23, 2025.

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Martin to Remain Audit and Finance Committee Chair

The company said R. Brad Martin will continue to serve as Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board after his election as Board Chairman.

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