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Forward Air's shareholders file a class action complaint over the $2.1B Omni merger, alleging they were denied a vote. Get the latest updates here.
Forward Air's turbulent merger with Omni Logistics has taken a new turn. Shareholders are filing a class action complaint in a Tennessee court, alleging they were denied a vote on the $2.1 billion deal.
This merger, down from the original $3.2 billion valuation, has sparked a significant backlash due to the dramatic fall in Forward Air's share price and the complexities surrounding voting rights.
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Shareholders argue that the company’s board intentionally structured the merger to avoid a shareholder vote. The complaint states, “The Director Defendants intentionally and manipulatively structured the Merger for the sole purpose of depriving Forward Air’s shareholders of the opportunity to vote on it.”
Forward Air initially tried to back out of the deal, accusing Omni of financial misrepresentations. However, a court settlement forced the merger through.
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In the midst of this turmoil, Forward Air announced a significant leadership change. Jamie G. Pierson has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rebecca Garbrick, effective May 20, 2024. Garbrick, who has been with the company since 2020, will stay on temporarily to assist with the transition.
Mr. Pierson joins Forward having most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of MV Transportation, a privately-owned passenger transportation contracting services firm in North America, until January 2024. Prior to joining MV Transportation, Mr. Pierson held various senior leadership positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ecobat Technologies and YRC Worldwide, Inc. – BusinessWire
Shareholders will vote on converting preferred shares into common shares, a move seen as critical to avoid hefty dividend payments. Forward Air’s financial stability and shareholder trust hang in the balance.
Source: FreightWaves
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