Forward AIR Corp

Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”) has determined that it is unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 by the prescribed due date without unreasonable effort or expense, as the Company requires additional time to complete certain procedures and provide information necessary for the Company’s independent auditors to finalize their audit of the Company’s financial statements for inclusion in the Form 10-K. The Company expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 within the extension period of 15 calendar days as provided under Rule 12b-25 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements This Form 12b-25 includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated timing of completion of the Company’s financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the risk that additional or different information may become known prior to the expected filing of the periodic report described herein. Other risks affecting the Company are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")

Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”) is unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024 (the “Report”) within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense due to the delay in finalizing the accounting treatment of the preferred units of Clue Opco, LLC issued in connection with the Company’s recent significant acquisition of Omni Newco, LLC that was consummated during the fiscal quarter covered by the Report. The Company expects to be able to file the Report within the five-calendar day period provided by Rule 12b-25 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements This Form 12b-25 includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated timing of filing the Report. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the risk that additional or different information may become known prior to the expected filing of the periodic report described herein. Other risks affecting the Company are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws

Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”) has determined that it is unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 by the prescribed due date without unreasonable effort or expense, as the Company requires additional time to complete its financial statement reporting process in light of recent significant Company transactions. This process includes finalizing the accounting treatment and related disclosures of the debt issued in connection with the acquisition of Omni Newco, LLC which impacts the Company’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and statement of cash flows for the year then ended. The Company expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 within the extension period of 15 calendar days as provided under Rule 12b-25 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements This Form 12b-25 includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated timing of completion of the Company’s financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the risk that additional or different information may become known prior to the expected filing of the periodic report described herein