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Get filing alertsFedEx completes spin-off of freight unit, distributing 80% to shareholders after $4.1B dividend
Filed June 1, 2026 · Period ending May 28, 2026 · ~2 min read
Key Changes
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FedEx distributed 80.1% of FedEx Freight shares to stockholders at 1-for-2 ratio (one FDXF share per two FDX shares held May 15); new company begins NYSE trading June 1 under ticker FDXF while FedEx retains 19.9% stake.
Item 2.01: Spin-off completion verify on EDGAR → -
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Before separation, FedEx Freight paid parent company $4.1 billion dividend funded by $3.7 billion senior notes issued February 2026 plus term loan borrowings, loading freight unit with debt while extracting cash to FedEx.
Item 8.01: Pre-spin dividend verify on EDGAR → -
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FedEx Freight licensed to use FedEx brand name and trademarks for initial 5-year term with potential 5-year renewal, critical for customer recognition but creates future risk if not extended beyond 10 years.
Item 1.01: Trademark agreement verify on EDGAR → -
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FedEx agreed to vote its retained 19.9% stake proportionally to other shareholders, effectively neutralizing parent company control and giving minority investors full governance authority over freight business decisions.
Item 1.01: Voting agreement verify on EDGAR → -
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Two-year transition services agreement covers customer data, marketing, technology operations, and analytics at cost-plus pricing while both companies build independent capabilities; COO John Smith and director Stephen Gorman moved to freight entity.
Item 1.01, 5.02: Transition services verify on EDGAR →
Summary
FedEx completed a major corporate restructuring on June 1, 2026, spinning off its freight business into an independent public company trading as FDXF. Existing shareholders received one share of the new freight company for every two FedEx shares they owned as of May 15, while FedEx retained a 19.9% stake that it agreed to vote proportionally with other shareholders.
The separation came after FedEx Freight paid its parent a $4.1 billion dividend funded by debt, fundamentally altering the capital structure of both entities. Retail investors now hold two separate securities where they previously held one. The freight business carries significant new debt from the pre-spin dividend, while FedEx received substantial cash.
Both companies will rely on transition services for up to two years as they build independent operations. The freight unit can use the FedEx brand for at least five years, but brand continuity beyond ten years depends on license renewal. Watch how the market values the two entities separately versus the combined company, and monitor whether the freight business can service its new debt load while investing in independent infrastructure. The success of this separation hinges on smooth operational decoupling and the freight unit's ability to maintain customer relationships under a potentially temporary brand license.
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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
FedEx completed spin-off of FedEx Freight, distributing 80.1% to shareholders and entering six separation agreements.
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On June 1, 2026, FedEx Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“FedEx” or the “Company”) completed its spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FedEx Freight”), into a new, publicly traded company (the “Spin-Off”).
FedEx completed the separation of its freight business into an independent publicly traded company called FedEx Freight. This is a major corporate restructuring that creates two separate entities where previously there was one integrated company.
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On May 31, 2026, the Company and FedEx Freight entered into a Transition Services Agreement (the “Transition Services Agreement”), pursuant to which each of FedEx and FedEx Freight will provide certain transitional services to the other. The services, including certain support functions such as order creation, customer data management, marketing, clearance, data and analytics, and other functions, as well as the technology operations and support technologies required for those functions, will be provided for a limited time, generally for no longer than two years following the Effective Time (as defined below), and will be provided for specified fees, which are generally based on existing allocation models and/or on a cost/cost-plus basis.
Both companies will provide operational support services to each other for up to two years to ensure business continuity during the transition. Services include customer data management, marketing, technology operations, and analytics, charged at cost or cost-plus. This helps both entities operate independently while building out duplicate capabilities.
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On May 31, 2026, Federal Express and Freight Holding entered into a Trademark License Agreement (the “Trademark License Agreement”) that provides Freight Holding with a license to continue to use certain names, trademarks, and brands owned by Federal Express or its affiliates, including the “FedEx Freight” name and mark, in connection with the FedEx Freight business as conducted prior to the Effective Time in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The license granted to Freight Holding under the Trademark License Agreement will be for an initial term of five years from the Effective Time, and will automatically renew annually in one-year increments for up to an additional five years
FedEx Freight can continue using the FedEx brand name and trademarks for 5 years with potential 5-year renewal, allowing the spun-off company to maintain brand recognition and customer relationships. This is critical for business continuity but creates potential future risk if the license is not renewed after 10 years.
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In addition, FedEx has agreed to vote any shares of FedEx Freight common stock that it retains immediately after the Spin-Off in proportion to the votes cast by FedEx Freight’s other stockholders. In connection with such agreement, FedEx has granted FedEx Freight a proxy to vote its shares of FedEx Freight common stock in such proportion.
FedEx will vote its retained 19.9% stake in FedEx Freight proportionally to how other shareholders vote, effectively neutralizing its control. This prevents FedEx from exercising outsized influence over the newly independent company and ensures minority shareholders have effective control of corporate decisions.
Event · Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Each FedEx stockholder received one share of FedEx Freight common stock for every two shares of FedEx common stock held of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026.
Shareholders received one FDXF share for every two FDX shares they owned as of May 15, 2026. This 1-for-2 ratio determines the exact allocation of the new freight company shares to existing investors. Fractional shares will be paid in cash rather than issued as partial shares.
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FedEx Freight will begin “regular way” trading on June 1, 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “FDXF.”
The newly independent FedEx Freight begins trading as a separate public company on the NYSE under ticker FDXF starting June 1, 2026. Investors now have two distinct securities to trade: the original FedEx (FDX) and the spun-off freight business (FDXF).
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Director and COO resigned to join FedEx Freight board and executive team in connection with spin-off; board size reduced from 13 to 12.
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Stephen E. Gorman resigned from his position as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), as well as his position as a member of the committees thereof, in each case, effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time to join the Board of Directors of FedEx Freight.
Stephen E. Gorman resigned from FedEx's Board of Directors and all committee positions immediately before the spin-off became effective. He left to join the Board of Directors of the newly spun-off FedEx Freight entity. This was a planned transition related to the corporate restructuring.
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John A. Smith resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer, United States and Canada of FedEx, effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time to become the President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Freight.
John A. Smith resigned as Chief Operating Officer for United States and Canada at FedEx immediately before the spin-off became effective. He left to become President and CEO of the newly independent FedEx Freight. This represents a planned executive transition related to the spin-off transaction.
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effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Board decreased its size from thirteen to twelve members.
FedEx's Board of Directors reduced its size from 13 to 12 members immediately before the spin-off became effective. This reduction corresponds to Gorman's departure and reflects the organizational changes accompanying the FedEx Freight separation.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 1, 2026, FedEx issued a press release announcing the completion of the Spin-Off.
FedEx completed the separation of its FedEx Freight subsidiary into an independent public company. This represents a major corporate restructuring that fundamentally changes FedEx's business composition and asset base.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
FedEx completed spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company on May 28-31, 2026, executing separation, transition, tax, and IP agreements.
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Separation and Distribution Agreement, effective as of May 28, 2026, by and between the Company and FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
FedEx executed a Separation and Distribution Agreement effective May 28, 2026, with FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc., formalizing the spin-off of its freight business into a separate publicly traded entity. This represents a major corporate restructuring that splits FedEx's operations into two independent companies.
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Transition Services Agreement, effective as of May 31, 2026, by and between the Company and FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
FedEx and the spun-off freight entity entered a Transition Services Agreement effective May 31, 2026, to provide operational continuity during the separation period. This agreement likely covers shared services, IT systems, and administrative functions during the transition to fully independent operations.
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Tax Matters Agreement, effective as of May 31, 2026, by and between the Company and FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
A Tax Matters Agreement was executed to allocate tax liabilities, responsibilities, and benefits between FedEx and the spun-off freight company. This agreement governs how historical and future tax obligations will be shared or separated between the two entities.
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Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement, effective as of May 31, 2026, by and among the Company, Federal Express Corporation, FedEx Dataworks, Inc. and FDXF Holding Corporation.
FedEx established intellectual property cross-licensing arrangements with the freight entity and related subsidiaries, allowing both companies to use certain patents, technology, and proprietary systems. A separate Trademark License Agreement permits the freight company to continue using FedEx branding under specified terms.
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Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement, effective as of May 31, 2026, by and between the Company and FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
FedEx and the freight holding company entered a Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement governing securities registration obligations and shareholder rights. This agreement likely addresses how shares will be registered with the SEC and any ongoing rights FedEx may retain in the spun-off entity.
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