Forward Air (FWRD) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five directors: Dale W. Boyles, Christine M. Gorjanc, Jerome Lorrain, Shawn Stewart, and Paul Svindland, with board recommending a vote for all nominees.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation (say-on-pay), with board recommending approval.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, recommended by the board.

• Approval of an amendment to the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance, with board support.

• Provision for other business to be addressed as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all five director nominees for election at the annual meeting.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers is included, with board recommending approval.

• Proposal to amend the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan to authorize more shares for issuance.