Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 12, 2026
Reporting Period: Event date January 12, 2026
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. Revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity metrics are not reported in this document.
Material Changes
The filing reports a material change in corporate governance:
- Board Appointment: The Board of Directors appointed The Honorable Leslie A. Beyer as a new member.
- Committee Assignments: Ms. Beyer will serve on the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.
- Election Status: Ms. Beyer is subject to election as a Class I director at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Compensatory Arrangements:
- Ms. Beyer will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors.
- She received an initial award of restricted stock valued at approximately $150,000.
- An indemnification agreement has been executed.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings regarding her selection and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. No other risks or contingencies are mentioned.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the biographical background and qualifications of The Honorable Leslie A. Beyer.
- Confirm the total number of board seats and the composition of the Compensation and Nominating committees following this appointment.
- Review the Company's standard director compensation policy to validate the $150,000 restricted stock award value.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the 2028 Annual Meeting proxy statement related to Ms. Beyer's election.