8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2024

FedEx Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-15829

Delaware	62-1721435
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee	38120
(Address of principal executive offices)	(ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (901) 818-7500

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ 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 class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share	FDX	New York Stock Exchange
0.450% Notes due 2025	FDX 25A	New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Notes due 2027	FDX 27	New York Stock Exchange
0.450% Notes due 2029	FDX 29A	New York Stock Exchange
1.300% Notes due 2031	FDX 31	New York Stock Exchange
0.950% Notes due 2033	FDX 33	New 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. ☐

SECTION 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On June 12, 2024, Federal Express Corporation (“FEC”), a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”), announced a workforce reduction plan in Europe as part of its ongoing measures to reduce structural costs. A copy of the press release issued by FEC on June 12, 2024 announcing the plan is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The execution of the plan is subject to a consultation process that is expected to occur over an 18-month period in accordance with local country processes and regulations. The plan will impact between 1,700 and 2,000 employees in Europe across back-office and commercial functions.

We expect the pre-tax cost of the severance benefits and legal and professional fees to be provided under and related to the plan to range from $250 million to $375 million in cash expenditures. These charges are expected to be incurred through fiscal 2026 and will be classified as business optimization expenses. We expect savings from the plan to be between $125 million and $175 million on an annualized basis beginning in fiscal 2027. The actual amount and timing of cost savings resulting from the workforce reduction plan are dependent on local country consultation processes and regulations and negotiated social plans and may differ from our current expectations and estimates.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.

Certain statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, such as statements relating to FedEx’s and FEC’s estimates of pre-tax cash expenditures and savings as a result of the workforce reduction plan and the timeline for completion, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expected,” “anticipated,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “intends” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability of FEC to receive works council approvals, the disruption of ongoing business, the ability of FEC to achieve the expected benefits from the workforce reduction, and other factors which can be found in FedEx’s and FEC’s press releases and FedEx’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. FedEx and FEC do not undertake or assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated June 12, 2024.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are 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.

	FedEx Corporation
Date: June 12, 2024	By:	/s/ Guy M. Erwin II
	Name:	Guy M. Erwin II
	Title:	Corporate Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FedEx Enters Consultations on Workforce Reductions in Europe

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 12, 2024 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced proposals to streamline its workforce in Europe as part of ongoing measures to reduce structural costs. The European proposals aim to reduce headcount across FedEx back-office and commercial teams by 1,700 to 2,000, subject to local law and consultation processes.

The changes in Europe will include removing positions and consolidating teams in the affected back-office and commercial functions. Certain activities performed across the region will also be consolidated to be located in select shared activity centers that are in countries that are best aligned with our needs and the existing FedEx real estate footprint.

These changes do not affect FedEx customers and the service they can expect.

“FedEx is transforming to best match changing market dynamics and meet the needs of our customers,” said Richard W. Smith, chief operating officer, International and chief executive officer, Airline, Federal Express Corp. “Alongside the work we’ve done to optimize our networks, we’re taking necessary actions to streamline many of our functions to reduce structural costs while continuing to deliver outstanding service to our customers. We do not take these decisions lightly, but they are essential to putting FedEx on the right path for the future.”

In line with European and local labor laws, the consultation process will be conducted at the country level with differing timelines across the region. Team members will be updated on any effects as the consultation process permits.

“These are difficult changes for any business, and we have in the front of our minds our affected team members and their families,” said Karen Reddington, president of FedEx Europe. “In line with our culture, we will conduct this process with the maximum support for those affected and in close consultation with our social partners.”

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, such as statements relating to FedEx’s and Federal Express Corporation’s (“FEC”) views with respect to future events and financial performance and underlying assumptions, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expected,” “anticipated,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “intends” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability of FEC to receive works council approvals, the disruption of ongoing business, the ability of FEC to achieve the expected benefits from the workforce reduction, and other factors which can be found in FedEx’s and FEC’s press releases and FedEx’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. FedEx and FEC do not undertake or assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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