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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-104793"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FDXF"
cik: "0002082247"
company_name: "FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-02T21:20:26+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-02T21:22:08.835598+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FedEx Freight fires EVP Michael Lyons for Code of Conduct violation

## Summary
- On Sept 2, 2026, terminated Michael B. Lyons, EVP – Chief Specialized Services and Commercial Officer.
- Internal investigation found Code of Conduct violation; cited failure to meet employment standards.
- Company states conduct did not impact financial reporting, performance, internal controls, strategy, or customer relationships.
- Responsibilities transitioning to executive leadership team; comprehensive search for replacement underway.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-104793
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FDXF
- cik: 0002082247
- company_name: FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-02T21:20:26+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2082247/000110465926104793/0001104659-26-104793-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2082247/000110465926104793/tm2624680d1_8k.htm

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