[Form 4] FEDEX CORP Insider Trading Activity
Susan C. Schwab, a FedEx (FDX) director, reported two non-derivative acquisitions on 09/29/2025: 823 restricted stock units (RSUs) issued at $0 that vest at the next annual shareholders' meeting and 295 shares of common stock issued in lieu of a $70,000 annual retainer at an average price of $236.885 per share. After accounting for the transactions and a 12-share dividend reinvestment adjustment, Ms. Schwab beneficially owns 10,034 shares of FedEx common stock (direct ownership). The RSUs accrue dividend equivalents and follow the company’s Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Management Directors.
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TL;DR: Director compensation was paid partly in equity, modestly increasing director alignment without signaling material change to ownership.
The filing shows routine director compensation: 823 RSUs granted (vesting at the next annual meeting) and 295 shares issued in lieu of a $70,000 cash retainer at $236.885 per share. Total reported direct holdings are 10,034 shares. These transactions are standard for non-management directors and reflect compensation mix rather than open-market purchases or sales. Impact on outstanding share count and immediate market impact is likely immaterial based on the size of the grant relative to a large-cap issuer, and no derivative exercises or disposals were reported.
TL;DR: Compensation and dividend reinvestment align a director with shareholders; the disclosure is routine and compliant.
The report documents equity-based director compensation through RSUs that accrue dividend equivalents and shares issued instead of cash retainer, consistent with governance practices to align non-management directors with shareholder interests. The RSU vesting tied to the next annual meeting is a typical timing mechanism. The disclosure includes an explicit adjustment for 12 reinvested shares, demonstrating attention to accurate beneficial ownership reporting. No departures, option exercises, or unusual transactions are present.