DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

Filed by the Registrant  x

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ¨

Check the appropriate box:

 

¨

 

Preliminary Proxy Statement

¨

  Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

¨

 

Definitive Proxy Statement

x

 

Definitive Additional Materials

¨

 

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12


FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

         

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

x

 

No fee required.

¨

 

Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

 

(1)

 

Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 

   

 

 

(2)

 

Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 

   

 

 

(3)

 

Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):

 

 

   

 

 

(4)

 

Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

 

 

   

 

 

(5)

 

Total fee paid:

   
   

 

¨

 

Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

¨

 

Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

(1)

 

Amount Previously Paid:

 

 

   

 

 

(2)

 

Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

 

 

   

 

 

(3)

 

Filing Party:

 

 

   

 

 

(4)

 

Date Filed:

 

 

   

 

 


*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 10, 2016.

 

 

 

    FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

         LOGO

 

 

                FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

 

                ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

 

                430 AIRPORT ROAD

 

                GREENEVILLE, TN 37745

 

LOGO

 

 

Meeting Information

   

 

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting

   

 

For holders as of:     March 11, 2016

   

 

Date:  May 10, 2016      Time:  8:00 AM EDT

   

 

Location:   The Discovery Room

   

 

     Atlanta Airport Marriott Gtwy.

   

 

     2020 Convention Center

   

 

     Atlanta, GA 30337

 

   

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

 


— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

    

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

   
    

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT             10K WRAP

   
   
     How to View Online:    
    

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

   
   
     How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:    
    

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

   
    

1) BY INTERNET:

 

www.proxyvote.com

   
    

2) BY TELEPHONE:

 

1-800-579-1639

   
    

3) BY E-MAIL*:

 

sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

   
   
    

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) in the subject line.

   
   
    

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 26, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

   
    

How To Vote

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 
          
 

LOGO     

  

Vote In Person:  Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 

Vote By Internet:  To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

 

Vote By Mail:  You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

   


   Voting Items              
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:
 

 

1.    Election of Directors

 

 

   Nominees:

 

       01)   Bruce A. Campbell

  

        06)   G. Michael Lynch

 

       02)   C. Robert Campbell

  

        07)   Ronald W. Allen

 

       03)   C. John Langley

  

        08)   Douglas M. Madden

 

       04)  Tracy A. Leinbach

  

        09)   R. Craig Carlock

 

       05)  Larry D. Leinweber

  
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5.

 

 

2.    To approve the Company's 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.

 

 

3.    To approve the Company's Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Stock Plan.

 

 

4.   To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company.

 

 

5.   To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.

 

 

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

LOGO