Fox Factory Appoints Activist-Nominated Director, Forms Transformation Committee

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Fox Factory Holding Corp. has appointed Alan L. Bazaar to its board as part of a cooperation agreement with activist investor Engine Capital, also establishing a new Transformation Committee to focus on profitability and cost-cutting.

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• Board Expanded and New Director Appointed

  The board of directors was increased by one to a total of eight directors, with Alan L. Bazaar appointed as a Class II director, effective February 13, 2026. This appointment is a direct result of the cooperation agreement with activist investor Engine Capital.

• Transformation Committee Formed

  A new advisory committee, the 'Transformation Committee,' was formed to oversee management's efforts regarding profitability, cost-cutting, and margin improvement. Mr. Bazaar will serve on this committee, along with the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

• Implementation of Activist Agreement

  This filing formalizes key governance changes stemming from the cooperation agreement with Engine Capital L.P., which was previously announced on February 9, 2026, demonstrating the company's commitment to addressing investor concerns.

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This filing details the implementation of the cooperation agreement reached with activist investor Engine Capital, previously announced on February 9, 2026. The appointment of Alan L. Bazaar, an activist-nominated director, to the board signifies a direct influence of Engine Capital on the company's governance. Crucially, the formation of a new 'Transformation Committee' with a mandate to oversee profitability, cost-cutting, and margin improvement indicates a strategic shift towards addressing operational efficiencies. This move suggests the company is taking concrete steps to enhance shareholder value in response to investor pressure, which could lead to significant operational changes and potentially impact future financial performance.