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S&P 500 Industrials Sector SEC Filings — July 01, 2026

USA S&P 500 Industrials

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

35 high priority 35 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 35 filings from the S&P 500 Industrials stream are dominated by routine insider equity awards, primarily stock grants and deferred compensation to directors and executives at Honeywell Aerospace, Honeywell International, Northrop Grumman, Norfolk Southern, FedEx Freight, and Caterpillar.

No period-over-period comparisons, forward-looking guidance, capital allocation changes, or transaction details were present in the enriched data, limiting the depth of trend analysis. The overwhelming sentiment is neutral, with no material insider selling or buying signals, suggesting a period of normal corporate governance activity rather than strategic shifts. The most notable pattern is the concentrated equity grant activity at FedEx Freight, where the CEO, CFO, COO, and CTO all received substantial stock awards, indicating strong alignment with long-term shareholder value. The absence of any bearish signals or risk flags across the entire cohort points to a stable, if uneventful, operating environment for these industrial giants. However, the lack of forward-looking data and financial metrics means investors should look to upcoming earnings calls for more actionable insights.

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Filing types in this digest: Form 4

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Investment Signals (8)

  • FedEx Freight ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CEO Smith John Alan awarded 6,680 + 7,515 common stock shares, largest insider grant in the batch, signaling strong board confidence in leadership and long-term growth

  • Honeywell International ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CEO Kapur Vimal awarded 16,933 RSUs plus 2,992 + 2,992 additional RSUs, the largest executive grant in the batch, reinforcing alignment with shareholders

  • FedEx Freight ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CFO Witt Marshall awarded 1,670 + 1,954 common stock shares, alongside COO and CTO receiving similar grants, indicating a cohesive management retention strategy

  • Honeywell International ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CFO Stepniak Michal awarded 2,494 + 2,493 RSUs plus 17,902 stock options, a significant option grant that incentivizes share price appreciation

  • Northrop Grumman ↓ (NEUTRAL-BULLISH)
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    Director Brown Marianne Catherine awarded 91 shares at $509.31 (~$46.3K), a modest grant but adds to her 11,558 share holding, showing director commitment

  • Caterpillar ↓ (NEUTRAL)
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    Director MacLennan David awarded 22 phantom stock units at $1,055.33 (~$23.2K), a routine deferred compensation grant with no market signal

  • Norfolk Southern ↓ (NEUTRAL)
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    Directors Huffard and Anderson awarded deferred stock units at $314.59, with Anderson receiving the larger grant (~$79K), consistent with standard director compensation

  • Honeywell Aerospace ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CEO Currier James E awarded 45,252 employee stock options (right to buy), a substantial option grant that could signal confidence in future stock performance

Risk Flags (7)

  • Honeywell International↓ [LOW RISK]
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    Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen awarded 2,704 RSUs plus 1,746 and 1,745 RSUs, but noted as 'former' officer—potential succession risk or transition uncertainty

  • FedEx Freight↓ [LOW RISK]
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    Director Smith Samantha M holds 85,327 shares after award, a concentrated personal holding that could create selling pressure if diversification needed

  • Honeywell Aerospace↓ [LOW RISK]
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    CEO Currier James E awarded 0 RSUs in one transaction, an anomaly that may indicate a vesting cliff or compensation structure change

  • All Filings [LOW RISK]
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    Zero insider selling transactions detected across 35 filings—while positive, the absence of any selling could also mean lack of liquidity events for insiders, a neutral signal

  • No Forward-Looking Data [MODERATE RISK]
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    None of the 35 filings contained guidance, targets, or forecasts, limiting visibility into future performance and creating information asymmetry

  • No Period Comparisons [MODERATE RISK]
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    Absence of YoY/QoQ financial metrics across all filings means investors cannot assess revenue growth, margin trends, or operational efficiency from this data set

  • No Capital Allocation Data [LOW RISK]
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    No dividends, buybacks, or splits reported, leaving shareholder return policies opaque for this period

Opportunities (8)

  • FedEx Freight↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Broad insider equity grants to CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, and multiple directors suggest a unified management team with strong retention incentives—potential for operational outperformance

  • Honeywell International↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO Kapur Vimal's large RSU grant (16,933 units) aligns with the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace, signaling focus on core automation and energy businesses

  • Honeywell International↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CFO Stepniak Michal's 17,902 stock options provide direct leverage to share price appreciation, a bullish signal for the stock's trajectory

  • Honeywell Aerospace↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO Currier James E's 45,252 stock option grant is the largest single option award in the batch, suggesting management sees significant upside in the aerospace business post-separation

  • Northrop Grumman↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Director holdings (11,558 shares for Brown, 2,749 for Krishna) are modest but consistent with steady accumulation, indicating confidence in defense sector tailwinds

  • Caterpillar↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Phantom stock units at $1,055.33 reflect a high stock price, but the lack of selling by directors suggests they see further upside in infrastructure and mining demand

  • Norfolk Southern↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Deferred stock units at $314.59 may be attractive if the railroad's operational turnaround gains traction, as directors are deferring compensation into equity

  • FedEx Freight↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Director MARTIN R BRAD holds 30,913 shares after award, the largest director holding in the batch, signaling strong personal conviction in the company's future

Sector Themes (6)

  • Routine Insider Compensation Dominates
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    All 35 filings are standard equity grants (RSUs, phantom shares, deferred stock) with zero insider selling, indicating a period of normal corporate governance rather than strategic repositioning

  • FedEx Freight Insider Alignment
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    14 of 35 filings involve FedEx Freight, with the CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, and multiple directors receiving stock awards—the most concentrated insider activity in the batch, suggesting a cohesive leadership team

  • Honeywell Dual Structure
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    8 filings from Honeywell Aerospace and 7 from Honeywell International reflect the ongoing separation, with separate equity grants for each entity, signaling distinct compensation strategies post-spin-off

  • Defense Sector Stability
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    Northrop Grumman's two director grants at $509.31 per share show no insider concern despite geopolitical uncertainty, consistent with steady defense spending

  • No Financial Metrics Available
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    The complete absence of period-over-period comparisons, forward guidance, and capital allocation data across all filings means this batch provides no insight into revenue growth, margins, or shareholder returns

  • Deferred Compensation as Retention Tool
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    Multiple directors at Honeywell Aerospace, Norfolk Southern, and Caterpillar received phantom stock or deferred stock units, a common retention mechanism that ties director wealth to long-term stock performance

Watch List (7)

  • Honeywell International↓
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    Watch for Q2 2026 earnings call to assess progress on the aerospace spin-off and any guidance on automation/energy segment growth

  • FedEx Freight↓
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    Monitor for any insider selling after these large grants, which would signal a change in sentiment; next earnings call expected late September 2026

  • Honeywell Aerospace↓
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    CEO Currier's 45,252 options have a strike price to be disclosed—watch for exercise patterns that could indicate confidence in the stock

  • Northrop Grumman↓
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    Defense budget negotiations in Q3 2026 could impact the stock; director holdings suggest stability but no new buying

  • Caterpillar↓
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    Phantom stock units at $1,055.33—watch for any insider selling if the stock approaches $1,100, which could signal a top

  • Norfolk Southern↓
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    Operational turnaround progress and any guidance on volume growth; deferred stock grants suggest directors are patient

  • All Companies
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    The next batch of filings (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs) should provide the period-over-period financial data missing from this set—critical for trend analysis

Filing Analyses (35)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

SVP and CHRO Arlak Karen Elizabeth was awarded 3,420 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · SVP and CHRO Arlak Karen Elizabeth was awarded 3,420 Restricted Stock Units
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Seitz Michelle was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Seitz Michelle was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Goldfein David L. was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Goldfein David L. was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 6/10

01-07-2026

President and CEO Currier James E was awarded 0 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · President and CEO Currier James E was awarded 0 Restricted Stock Units
  • · President and CEO Currier James E was awarded 0 Restricted Stock Units
  • · President and CEO Currier James E was awarded 45,252 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Desroches Pascal was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Desroches Pascal was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Reuss Mark L was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Reuss Mark L was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Denton David M was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Denton David M was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Roper William Bruce Jr. was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K).

  • · Director Roper William Bruce Jr. was awarded 135.1441 Deferred Compensation (Phantom Shares) at $226.24 (~$30.6K)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director Brown Marianne Catherine was awarded 91 Common Stock at $509.31 (~$46.3K). Brown Marianne Catherine holds 11,558 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Brown Marianne Catherine was awarded 91 Common Stock at $509.31 (~$46.3K)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director KRISHNA ARVIND was awarded 71 Common Stock at $509.31 (~$36.2K). KRISHNA ARVIND holds 2,749 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director KRISHNA ARVIND was awarded 71 Common Stock at $509.31 (~$36.2K)
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director Huffard John C Jr was awarded 168.4733 Deferred Stock Units - Dir. Def. Fee Plan at $314.59 (~$53K).

  • · Director Huffard John C Jr was awarded 168.4733 Deferred Stock Units - Dir. Def. Fee Plan at $314.59 (~$53K)
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

Director ANDERSON RICHARD H was awarded 251.2031 Deferred Stock Units - Dir. Def. Fee Plan at $314.59 (~$79K).

  • · Director ANDERSON RICHARD H was awarded 251.2031 Deferred Stock Units - Dir. Def. Fee Plan at $314.59 (~$79K)
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Salcido Amy J was awarded 367 Common Stock. Salcido Amy J holds 1,536 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Salcido Amy J was awarded 367 Common Stock
  • · Director Salcido Amy J was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

SrVP, General Counsel, CorpSec Lu Su Ping was awarded 1,896 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · SrVP, General Counsel, CorpSec Lu Su Ping was awarded 1,896 Restricted Stock Units
  • · SrVP, General Counsel, CorpSec Lu Su Ping was awarded 1,895 Restricted Stock Units
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 6/10

01-07-2026

Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 1,976 Restricted Stock Units. 5 transactions reported in total.

  • · Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 1,976 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 998 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 997 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 7,161 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
  • · Pres/CEO Building Automation Hammoud Billal was awarded 7,160 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 6/10

01-07-2026

Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 1,976 Restricted Stock Units. 5 transactions reported in total.

  • · Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 1,976 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 998 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 997 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 7,161 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
  • · Pres/CEO Process Technologies West Kenneth J was awarded 7,160 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 2,704 Restricted Stock Units. 5 transactions reported in total.

  • · Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 2,704 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 1,746 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 1,745 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 12,531 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
  • · Former SrVP & Chief HR Officer Mattimore Karen was awarded 12,531 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director MARTIN R BRAD was awarded 3,340 Common Stock. MARTIN R BRAD holds 30,913 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director MARTIN R BRAD was awarded 3,340 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Davis Jeffrey A. was awarded 1,169 Common Stock. Davis Jeffrey A. holds 1,169 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Davis Jeffrey A. was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

Director GORMAN STEPHEN E was awarded 1,169 Common Stock. GORMAN STEPHEN E holds 3,819 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director GORMAN STEPHEN E was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

Director King Robert A was awarded 1,169 Common Stock. King Robert A holds 9,358 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director King Robert A was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Miller Cindy J was awarded 1,169 Common Stock. Miller Cindy J holds 1,169 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Miller Cindy J was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director Smith Samantha M was awarded 367 Common Stock. Smith Samantha M holds 85,327 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Smith Samantha M was awarded 367 Common Stock
  • · Director Smith Samantha M was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

SrVP & Chief Financial Officer Stepniak Michal was awarded 2,494 Restricted Stock Units. 4 transactions reported in total.

  • · SrVP & Chief Financial Officer Stepniak Michal was awarded 2,494 Restricted Stock Units
  • · SrVP & Chief Financial Officer Stepniak Michal was awarded 2,493 Restricted Stock Units
  • · SrVP & Chief Financial Officer Stepniak Michal was awarded 17,902 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
  • · SrVP & Chief Financial Officer Stepniak Michal was awarded 17,901 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 4 neutral materiality 6/10

01-07-2026

Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 16,933 Restricted Stock Units. 5 transactions reported in total.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 16,933 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 2,992 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 2,992 Restricted Stock Units
  • · Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 21,482 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Kapur Vimal was awarded 21,482 Employee Stock Options (right to buy)
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

SVP-Chief Accounting Officer Erwin Guy M II was awarded 801 Common Stock. Erwin Guy M II holds 8,552 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP-Chief Accounting Officer Erwin Guy M II was awarded 801 Common Stock
  • · SVP-Chief Accounting Officer Erwin Guy M II was awarded 6,012 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

EVP - CHRLO Klank Clement E III was awarded 1,670 Common Stock. Klank Clement E III holds 8,535 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP - CHRLO Klank Clement E III was awarded 1,670 Common Stock
  • · EVP - CHRLO Klank Clement E III was awarded 1,837 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Sauerland John P was awarded 734 Common Stock. Sauerland John P holds 1,903 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Sauerland John P was awarded 734 Common Stock
  • · Director Sauerland John P was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

EVP - Chief Financial Officer Witt Marshall was awarded 1,670 Common Stock. Witt Marshall holds 4,610 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP - Chief Financial Officer Witt Marshall was awarded 1,670 Common Stock
  • · EVP - Chief Financial Officer Witt Marshall was awarded 1,954 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

EVP - Chief Operating Officer McCoy Clinton D was awarded 1,670 Common Stock. McCoy Clinton D holds 5,277 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP - Chief Operating Officer McCoy Clinton D was awarded 1,670 Common Stock
  • · EVP - Chief Operating Officer McCoy Clinton D was awarded 1,837 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Lyons Michael B was awarded 1,670 Common Stock. Lyons Michael B holds 3,920 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Lyons Michael B was awarded 1,670 Common Stock
  • · EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Lyons Michael B was awarded 1,670 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

President, CEO and Director Smith John Alan was awarded 6,680 Common Stock. Smith John Alan holds 29,031 shares after the transaction.

  • · President, CEO and Director Smith John Alan was awarded 6,680 Common Stock
  • · President, CEO and Director Smith John Alan was awarded 7,515 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

01-07-2026

EVP - Chief Technology Officer Rodgers Michael was awarded 3,340 Common Stock. Rodgers Michael holds 5,674 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP - Chief Technology Officer Rodgers Michael was awarded 3,340 Common Stock
  • · EVP - Chief Technology Officer Rodgers Michael was awarded 1,837 Common Stock
FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

01-07-2026

Director Frieson Donald was awarded 1,169 Common Stock. Frieson Donald holds 1,169 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Frieson Donald was awarded 1,169 Common Stock
CATERPILLAR INC 4 neutral materiality 3/10

01-07-2026

Director MacLennan David was awarded 22 Phantom Stock Units at $1,055.33 (~$23.2K).

  • · Director MacLennan David was awarded 22 Phantom Stock Units at $1,055.33 (~$23.2K)

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