Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Also a director at
Amaze Holdings Inc (AMZE)ITKG
Meeting calendar
FWDI · Special meeting · Thursday, September 4, 2025
Forward Industries Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals: increase authorized common shares; Nasdaq 20% issuance for Series A-1 conversion; and adjournment of the meeting if needed.
Market cap
$351M
1Y TSR
-33.0%
Board grade
D
Record date
Aug 13, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 4, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
AUTHORIZED SHARES INCREASE
ManagementBoard: FORIncrease the number of authorized shares of common stock from 40,000,000 to 300,000,000, and the total authorized stock from 44,000,000 to 304,000,000, with no change to the number of authorized preferred shares.
- 2
NASDAQ 20% ISSUANCE PROPOSAL – SERIES A-1
ManagementBoard: FORApprove issuance of common stock issuable upon conversion of Series A-1 without effect to the Share Cap or the Individual Holder Share Cap, in order to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635.
- 3
ADJOURNMENT
ManagementBoard: FORAdjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or time to solicit additional proxies if necessary or appropriate.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
13.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaxy Digital Inc. | 10.9% | 8,108,108 | $36M |
| 2 | J Digital 6 LLC | 10.6% | 7,947,843 | $35M |
| 3 | Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | 4.4% | 3,250,161 | $14M |
| 4 | Multicoin Capital Management, LLC | 2.4% | 1,783,519 | $8M |
| 5 | Ghisallo Capital Management LLC | 1.3% | 1,006,882 | $4M |
| 6 | Long Corridor Asset Management Ltd | 1.3% | 994,164 | $4M |
| 7 | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | 1.3% | 965,062 | $4M |
| 8 | Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. | 1.3% | 945,946 | $4M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.2% | 923,320 | $4M |
| 10 | MARSHALL WACE, LLP | 1.0% | 747,751 | $3M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Forward Industries Inc 2025 special meeting?
- Forward Industries Inc (FWDI) holds its 2025 special shareholder meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Forward Industries Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Forward Industries Inc 2025 meeting is Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Forward Industries Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Forward Industries Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Forward Industries Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Forward Industries Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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