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C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

CHRW C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. JSON
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Approval of the Company's Amended and Restated 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“4. Approval of the Company's Amended and Restated 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTE 100,201,887 174,106 88,322 9,640,474”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“3. Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 104,781,578 5,293,541 29,670”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“2. Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTE 96,144,263 4,145,670 174,382 9,640,474”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

“1. Election of Directors FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTE David P. Bozeman 100,338,210 83,001 43,104 9,640,474 Kermit R. Crawford 98,908,517 1,513,827 41,971 9,640,474 Edward Feitzinger 100,255,907 166,164 42,244 9,640,474 Timothy C. Gokey 100,038,594 383,113 42,608 9,640,474 Mark A. Goodburn 100,031,653 387,724 44,938 9,640,474 Mary J. Steele Guilfoile 96,647,659 3,771,125 45,531 9,640,474 Jodee A. Kozlak 97,415,183 3,003,622 45,510 9,640,474 Michael H. McGarry 99,872,157 548,531 43,627 9,640,474 Paige K. Robbins 100,246,140 174,849 43,326 9,640,474 Paula C. Tolliver 100,244,292 177,143 42,880 9,640,474”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: EPS $1.22.

“C.H. Robinson Reports 2026 First Quarter Results”

Arun Rajan was appointed as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On June 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Arun Rajan, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, to the new position of Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, effective June 20, 2024.”

Michael Zechmeister departed as other_named_officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“Mr. Lee will succeed Michael Zechmeister, whose departure was previously announced.”

Damon Lee was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On June 6, 2024, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Damon Lee as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective the day after the Company files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Election of the twelve director nominees set forth below to serve one-year terms at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“elected the twelve director nominees set forth below to serve one-year terms, expiring at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders”

Michael P. Zechmeister departed as Chief Financial Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“Michael P. Zechmeister will be departing from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company after a successor is appointed or no later than May 31, 2024, at which time Mr. Zechmeister plans to retire.”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: EPS $0.78.

“C.H. Robinson Reports 2024 First Quarter Results”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: EPS Adjusted EPS (1) decreased 52.8% to $0.50.

“C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.”

Mac Pinkerton departed as President of NAST at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“Mr. Castagnetto will succeed Mac Pinkerton who will remain a non-executive employee through February 29, 2024 to transition his responsibilities, at which time he will depart the Company.”

Michael Castagnetto was appointed as President of NAST at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“the Company appointed Michael Castagnetto, the Company’s Vice President of Customer Success, to serve as President of NAST, effective February 1, 2024.”
Material Agreements

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. entered into Letter Agreement with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP (effective 2023-12-29).

“On December 29, 2023, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP and its affiliates party thereto.”

Michael P. Zechmeister departed as Chief Financial Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On December 21, 2023, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Michael P. Zechmeister will be departing from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”
Debt Financings

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended credit facility of $500 million committed; $750 million aggregate funding (including $250 million increase under optional accordion feature with Bank of America, N.A.; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at Replaced Bloomberg Short-Term Yield Index rate with Term SOFR maturing Extended to November 7, 2025.

“to Term SOFR, (ii) extends the termination date of the facility to November 7, 2025 and (iii) increases the funding available to CHRR under the optional accordion feature by $250 million, thereby increasing the aggregate funding available to CHRR under the Facility to $750 million pursuant to the provisions of the RPA, as amended by the RPA Amendment. The”
Material Agreements

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended RPA Amendment with Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association valued at $250 million (effective 2023-11-07).

“the RPA Amendment primarily (i) replaces the applicable rate for calculation of yield from the Bloomberg Short-Term Yield Index rate to Term SOFR, (ii) extends the termination date of the facility to November 7, 2025 and (iii) increases the funding available to CHRR under the optional accordion feature by $250 million”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: EPS Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 61.8% to $0.68.

“C.H. Robinson Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results Eden Prairie, MN, November 1, 2023 - C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: EPS $0.81.

“C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.”

Scott Anderson changed role as Interim Chief Executive Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“Mr. Anderson’s term as Interim CEO will end at the end of the day on June 25, 2023 and he will remain on the Board.”

David P. Bozeman was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On June 6, 2023, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed David P. Bozeman as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a director of the Company, effective June 26, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-04 meeting.

“4. Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 For Against Abstain 98,400,984 5,426,037 94,638”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Determination of the frequency of non-binding advisory vote of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-04 meeting.

“3. Determination of the frequency of non-binding advisory vote of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers Based on the Board of Directors’ recommendation in the Company’s Proxy Statement and the voting results, the Company has determined to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation annually. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 92,217,859 45,554 1,220,111 178,754 10,259,381”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-04 meeting.

“2. Approval, on a non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 86,596,721 6,808,448 257,109 10,259,381”
Shareholder Votes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. shareholders approved Election of eleven director nominees at the 2023-05-04 meeting.

“The results of the matters voted upon by the shareholders are as follows: 1. Election of Directors Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Scott P. Anderson 92,429,224 1,054,533 178,521 10,259,381 James J. Barber, Jr. 88,161,016 5,267,040 234,222 10,259,381 Kermit R. Crawford 74,204,281 19,266,623 191,374 10,259,381 Timothy C. Gokey 91,678,794 1,783,439 200,045 10,259,381 Mark A. Goodburn 92,507,483 954,190 200,605 10,259,381 Mary J. Steele Guilfoile 86,142,209 7,137,629 382,440 10,259,381 Jodee A. Kozlak 81,375,886 11,858,731 427,661 10,259,381 Henry J. Maier 84,375,915 9,071,045 215,318 10,259,381 James B. Stake 89,200,725 4,261,045 200,508 10,259,381 Paula C. Tolliver 92,680,857 798,309 183,112 10,259,381 Henry W. "Jay" Winship 88,079,957 5,382,534 199,787 10,259,381”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: EPS $0.96.

“C.H. Robinson Reports 2023 First Quarter Results Eden Prairie, MN, April 26, 2023 - C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported financial results for Full-Year.

“C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Material Agreements

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. entered into Cooperation Agreement with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP, Pacific Point Advisors, LLC, and other entities and natural persons party thereto (collectively, the "Investor Group") (effective 2023-01-06).

“On January 6, 2023, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Cooperation Agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP, Pacific Point Advisors, LLC, and the other entities and natural persons party thereto (collectively, the “Investor Group”).”

Jodee Kozlak was appointed as independent Chair of the Board at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“The independent directors of the Board appointed Jodee Kozlak as independent Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2023.”

Scott Anderson was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“the independent directors of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Scott Anderson, who previously served as independent Chair of the Board, as Interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective January 1, 2023.”

Bob Biesterfeld departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“Bob Biesterfeld stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, effective at the end of December 31, 2022, and his employment terminated January 1, 2023.”

James Barber was elected as Member of the Board of Directors at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On December 15, 2022, James Barber was elected to the board of directors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") effective immediately, filling a new position on the board of directors.”
Governance Changes

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.: Amended bylaws to provide that stockholder nominations of director candidates will be null and void if stockholder fails to comply with the Universal Proxy Rule or notifies company it no longer intends to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than company's nominees. Also incorporate (effective 2022-11-17).

“On November 17, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and adopted amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), effective immediately, to provide that stockholder nominations of director candidates will be null and void where, unless otherwise required by law, any stockholder provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19 (the “Universal Proxy Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and subsequently (i) notifies the Company that such stockholder no longer intends to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company’s director nominees in accordance with the Universal Proxy Rule or (ii) fails to comply with the Universal Proxy Rule.”
Debt Financings

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended senior notes.

“On November 21, 2022, the Company also entered into an amendment (the “NPA Amendment”) to its existing note purchase agreement with certain purchasers, as previously amended (as amended by the NPA Amendment, the “Note Purchase Agreement”).”
Debt Financings

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended revolving credit of $1 billion with U.S. Bank National Association at 0.75% to 1.375% above Term SOFR or applicable benchmark maturing November 19, 2027.

“On November 21, 2022, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its existing $1 billion credit agreement with a group of lenders led by U.S. Bank National Association (as previously amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and as amended by the Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”).”
Material Agreements

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement with certain purchasers valued at Makes conforming changes to covenants, increases permitted qualified securitization financing to $75 (effective 2022-11-21).

“On November 21, 2022, the Company also entered into an amendment (the “NPA Amendment”) to its existing note purchase agreement with certain purchasers, as previously amended (as amended by the NPA Amendment, the “Note Purchase Agreement”). The NPA Amendment primarily makes conforming changes to covenants set forth above in the Credit Agreement after giving effect to the Amendment, including increasing the amount of qualified securitization financing permitted to be incurred to $750 million and revisions to the leverage ratio calculation as set forth above.”
Material Agreements

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. amended Amendment to Credit Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association and other lenders valued at Extends maturity to November 19, 2027, reduces interest rate margins, modifies leverage covenant, in (effective 2022-11-21).

“On November 21, 2022, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its existing $1 billion credit agreement with a group of lenders led by U.S. Bank National Association (as previously amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and as amended by the Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) extends the maturity date of the revolving credit facility under the Existing Credit Agreement from October 24, 2023 to November 19, 2027, (ii) provides a benchmark replacement for LIBOR with Term SOFR for borrowings in U.S. dollars and certain other benchmark replacements for other currencies, (iii) increases certain thresholds for cross-defaults to material indebtedness, (l) increases the default threshold for judgments and certain ERISA events from $75 million to $125 million, (iv) increases the amount of permitted Receivables Transaction Attributed Indebtedness from $500 million to $750 million, (v) includes an ESG A”
Earnings Releases

C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: EPS Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 3.8% to $1.78.

“reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter Key Metrics:”

Arun Rajan was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On October 31, 2022, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Arun Rajan, age 53, has been appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.”

Brian P. Short departed as Director at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On January 24, 2022, Wayne M. Fortun and Brian P. Short, independent directors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”), gave notice of their intention not to stand for re-election upon the conclusion of their current terms at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Wayne M. Fortun departed as Director at C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC..

“On January 24, 2022, Wayne M. Fortun and Brian P. Short, independent directors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”), gave notice of their intention not to stand for re-election upon the conclusion of their current terms at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.”

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