World Kinect appoints Ira Birns CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; Mike Tejada named CFO; adds Andrea Smith to board

WORLD KINECT CORP

Ira M. Birns, current President & CFO, appointed CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; Michael Kasbar becomes Executive Chairman.
Jose-Miguel (Mike) Tejada promoted to EVP & CFO effective after Q3 10-Q; Michael Kroll named CAO effective Nov 1.
Andrea B. Smith appointed to the Board effective Oct 24, 2025, increasing board size to 11; bylaws amended.
John Rau promoted from COO to President effective Jan 1, 2026, continuing oversight of global commercial ops.
Birns' CEO salary set at $900k/yr; Tejada receives $575k/yr salary plus $300k performance RSU.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

WORLD KINECT CORP: Increased number of authorized directors by two to allow appointment of two new directors (effective 2025-10-22).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2025-10-22

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On October 22, 2025, the Board approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s By-Laws to (as so amended, the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), increasing the number of authorized directors by two in order to allow for the appointment of Ms. Smith and, in January, Mr. Birns.

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