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| SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SPIN-OFF. On June 1, 2026 (the “Distribution Date”), we completed the previously announced Spin-Off of the FedEx Freight business. The transaction was implemented through the distribution of shares of FedEx Freight Holding to holders of FedEx common stock and was structured as a tax-free Spin-Off for U.S. federal income tax purposes. On the Distribution Date, each holder of record of FedEx common stock received one share of FedEx Freight Holding common stock for every two shares of FedEx common stock held. In the aggregate, we distributed 80.1% of the outstanding shares of FedEx Freight Holding common stock on a pro rata basis to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026. Following the completion of the Spin-Off, FedEx Freight Holding is an independent public company trading under the symbol “FDXF” on the New York Stock Exchange, and its financial results will no longer be consolidated in our financial statements beginning on the Distribution Date. Following the Spin-Off, the results and assets and liabilities of FedEx Freight will be reported as discontinued operations and excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all reporting periods, including comparable historical periods. We retained an ownership interest of 19.9% in FedEx Freight Holding common stock following the distribution, which will be accounted for as an equity security. The investment will be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings in each reporting period. We expect to fully monetize our remaining stake in FedEx Freight Holding within 24 months of the Distribution Date, subject to market conditions. Financing. In connection with the Spin-Off, we received a $4.1 billion cash dividend from FedEx Freight Holding funded by its $3.7 billion of senior notes offering completed in February 2026 and additional borrowings under a delayed draw term loan facility. Upon completion of the Spin-Off, FedEx was released from its guarantee of these notes pursuant to the applicable guarantee agreement. The notes remain the obligation of FedEx Freight Holding and are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries, including FedEx Custom Critical. FedEx Freight Holding has agreed to file with the SEC an exchange registration statement with respect to an exchange offer for the notes and related guarantees or a shelf registration statement for the resale of the notes and the related guarantees. In July 2026, FedEx utilized the $4.1 billion dividend received from FedEx Freight Holding, together with cash on hand, to repurchase approximately $4.9 billion aggregate principal amount of its outstanding debt securities. These transactions occurred after the balance sheet date and, accordingly, have not been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Retirement Plans. In connection with the Spin-Off described above and as a result of the legal split of certain plans as set forth in Note 12, an immaterial amount of net liabilities associated with FedEx's retirement plans, including a portion of the defined benefit pension plans, were transferred to FedEx Freight Holding. The legal split and transfer of the plans and the related liabilities and obligations to FedEx Freight Holding will impact our assumptions and projections used to determine the funding and costs of FedEx’s remaining plans. Other Spin-Off Related Agreements. Also in connection with the Spin-Off, FedEx entered into various agreements to effect the Spin-Off and provide a framework for the relationship between FedEx and FedEx Freight Holding, including a separation and distribution agreement, a tax matters agreement, a transition services agreement, an employee matters agreement, an intellectual property cross-license agreement, a trademark license agreement, and a stockholder and registration rights agreement. OTHER EVENTS Fiscal Year End Change. On January 27, 2025, our Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year end from May 31 to December 31. The fiscal year change became effective June 1, 2026. We will file a Transition Report on Form 10-K for the seven-month transition period from June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The reporting periods and applicable reports preceding and following the effective date of the fiscal year change will be as follows:
(1) This report will also include discrete financial information for the one-month periods ending June 30, 2026 and 2025. Collective Bargaining Agreement. On June 9, 2026, based on a majority pilot vote, Federal Express pilots ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with ALPA. This agreement marks a pivotal step forward, uniting our team behind a shared strategy for success as we continue to modernize our global operations and transform the business. The agreement includes new work rule changes, pay rate increases, and pension plan modifications, including an initial pay rate increase of 40%. The agreement also includes a provision for a one-time payment of $625 million upon ratification, which is expected to be paid in the September 2026 quarter. As of May 31, 2026, this amount was accrued and is included within “Accrued salaries and employee benefits” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. IEEPA Tariff Refunds. Subsequent to May 31, 2026, we have continued to submit refund claims with the CBP through the CAPE system and we have received material refunds related to these claims, which we plan to remit to customers as soon as practicable. Amounts received as of July 20, 2026 had an immaterial impact on our operating results. See Note 19 for further information related to these refunds. Treasury Shares. As of May 31, 2026, $1.3 billion remained available to use for repurchases under the 2024 program. In June 2026, we repurchased $0.3 billion of our common stock through open market transactions and executed an ASR to repurchase $1.0 billion of our common stock with a completion date by the end of September 2026. There are no amounts remaining available to be used for repurchases under the 2024 program. On July 20, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for additional repurchases of up to $5.0 billion of FedEx common stock (“2026 program”). Under the 2026 program, shares may be repurchased from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and volume of repurchases are at the discretion of management, based on the capital needs of the business, the market price of FedEx common stock, and general market conditions. No time limits were set for the completion of the program; however, we may decide to suspend or discontinue the program at any time. Sale of Supply Chain. On July 1, 2026, FedEx announced that it would sell its FedEx Supply Chain business to CMA CGM Group for $1.4 billion as part of a strategic portfolio streamlining effort. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026. Upon completion of the sale, FedEx will no longer consolidate FedEx Supply Chain and FedEx Supply Chain will no longer be included in “Corporate, other, and eliminations” in our segment reporting.
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