---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-060772"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KEX"
cik: "0000056047"
company_name: "KIRBY CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:35:43.403760+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kirby expands board to 10, appoints Tracy A. Embree as independent director

## Summary
- Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors; Tracy A. Embree elected as Class I director effective Feb 16, 2026.
- Ms. Embree, retired President of Otis Americas, brings 25+ years in power generation, manufacturing, distribution.
- Compensation includes $41,875 in restricted shares (6-month vest) and prorated annual fee of $21,250.
- She currently serves on boards of Lennox International and KLA Corporation; no committee assignments yet.
- Standing for election at April 2026 annual meeting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-060772
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KEX
- cik: 0000056047
- company_name: KIRBY CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56047/000119312526060772/0001193125-26-060772-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56047/000119312526060772/kex-20260216.htm

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