8-KItem 5.02 · Officer/Director ChangeItem 7.01 · Reg FD DisclosureItem 9.01 · Financial Statements

On Dec 19, 2025 Fastenal CEO Daniel L.

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On Dec 19, 2025 Fastenal CEO Daniel L. Florness notified the Board he will step down as CEO and resign from the Board effective July 16, 2026. Not due to any disagreement. He'll serve as Strategic Advisor through early 2028; advisor comp to be set in 2026. $FAST 🔁📆 #Leadership #CorporateGovernance

The Board named Jeffery M. Watts (current President & Chief Sales Officer) as Fastenal's next CEO effective July 16, 2026. If shareholders re-elect Florness, Watts will be appointed to the Board to replace him. Watts' CEO comp to be determined in 2026. $FAST 👥💼 #Leadership #Investing

Key investor takeaways: internal, orderly succession with multi-year overlap for continuity; no 2026 pay changes for Florness while he remains CEO; material governance & comp decisions for both roles slated for 2026. $FAST 📈 #CorporateGovernance #Investing

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