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Fastenal amends 8-K to name Jeffery Watts as director ahead of CEO transition

PUBT·07/16/2026 20:06:00
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Fastenal amends 8-K to name Jeffery Watts as director ahead of CEO transition
  • Fastenal filed an amended Form 8-K to update its earlier report on leadership transition actions tied to Jeffery M. Watts.
  • Board elected Watts to join the board on July 16, 2026, succeeding Daniel L. Florness; employee-director cash retainer set at $50,000 annually.
  • Compensation committee set Watts’ CEO pay effective July 16, 2026, including a $650,000 base salary, prorated for 2026.
  • Package also includes quarterly cash incentives tied to pre-tax income growth, plus supplemental ROA-based incentives; no additional 2026 equity awards.


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