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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 23, 2024
FASTENAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota | 0-16125 | 41-0948415 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, Minnesota | | 55987-1500 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) | |
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| (507) 454-5374 | |
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
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| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common stock, par value $.01 per share | FAST | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933
(17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 23, 2024, Holden Lewis, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fastenal Company (the ‘Company’), provided written notice to the Company of his resignation, effective on April 16, 2025 (the 'Effective Date'). Mr. Lewis’ resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices, including with respect to any matters relating to the Company’s accounting practices or financial reporting. Mr. Lewis intends to remain an employee of the Company and continue to serve as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company until the Effective Date and he has informed the Company he will assist with the efficient transition of his responsibilities to a replacement.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Document |
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104 | | The cover page from the Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | Fastenal Company |
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December 27, 2024 | By: | /s/ HOLDEN LEWIS |
(Date) | | Holden Lewis Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |