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Ford Releases 2019 Preliminary Proxy Statement and Announces Virtual Annual Meeting Date

  • Ford’s preliminary proxy statement has four company proposals, including the election of directors, an advisory vote on the compensation of this year’s named executive officers, a vote on the tax benefit preservation plan and three shareholder proposals; Ford’s virtual annual meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 9
  • The SEC requires a preliminary proxy filing for non-standard items such as the shareholder vote on the tax benefit preservation plan
  • Ford’s 2019 preliminary proxy statement and details of the virtual annual meeting can be viewed at www.shareholder.ford.com in the Financials section under SEC Filings; Ford’s definitive proxy statement will be filed March 29

DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2019 – Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today published a 2019 preliminary proxy statement and announced the date for the company’s virtual annual meeting.

Ford’s 2019 preliminary proxy statement outlines four company proposals and three shareholder proposals. Company proposals include the election of 13 directors, an advisory vote on the compensation of this year’s named executive officers and approval of the tax benefit preservation plan. The SEC requires a preliminary proxy filing for non-standard items such as the shareholder vote on the tax benefit preservation plan. The company’s definitive proxy statement will be filed March 29.

The virtual annual meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 9, enabling shareholders to listen, vote and submit questions by logging in at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FORD2019. Broadridge Financial Solutions, a financial services technology firm, will once again help facilitate the meeting.

Ford’s 2019 preliminary proxy statement and details of the virtual annual meeting can be viewed at www.shareholder.ford.com in the Financials section under SEC Filings.

 

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.  Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services.  The company does that through three customer-centered business segments:  Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.  Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.  Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide.  More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.