# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001727263
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-265732
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-265732.hdr.sgml**: 20251105

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-265732

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251030

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251105

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251105

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Frontdoor, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001727263
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-TO DWELLINGS & OTHER BUILDINGS [7340]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 823871179
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38617
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251451769

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3400 PLAYERS CLUB PARKWAY, STE. 300
- **CITY:** MEMPHIS
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 38125
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 901-701-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3400 PLAYERS CLUB PARKWAY, STE. 300
- **CITY:** MEMPHIS
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 38125

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** frontdoor, inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20180731

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AHS Holding Company, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20180105

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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## FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** October 30, 2025<br>

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Frontdoor, Inc.

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-38617 | 82-3871179 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| 3400 Players Club Parkway, |  |  |
| Memphis**,** Tennessee |  | 38125 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** 901 701-5000<br>

**(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:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **<br>Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | FTDR | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐

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## Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
***Appointment of Chief Financial Officer***

On October 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of Frontdoor, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Jason Bailey as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2025 (the "CFO Transition Date"). Mr. Bailey, 51, has served as the Company's Vice President, Finance since September 2018. In this role, he provided key strategic financial leadership and collaborated with the executive management team to drive the Company's financial and operational success, oversaw the Company's strategic sourcing and supply chain to capture operational efficiencies and cost savings, and managed the Company's corporate financial forecasting efforts. From December 2008 to September 2018, Mr. Bailey served in senior finance roles at ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc., the Company's former publicly traded parent and a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services, including most recently as Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer of the Terminix Commercial Business Unit. Mr. Bailey's professional experience includes more than 25 years in progressive leadership roles in finance and accounting, including 11 years of public accounting experience at Deloitte & Touche LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Bailey maintains an active CPA license from the State of Tennessee and holds Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Taxation degrees from the University of Mississippi.

In connection with his appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Bailey will receive: (i) an annual base salary of $475,000; (ii) a target annual cash incentive award equal to 75% of Mr. Bailey's base salary pursuant the Company's Annual Incentive Plan ("AIP"); (iii) equity-based awards under the Frontdoor, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Equity Plan") commencing in calendar year 2026, as determined by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion and (iv) a promotion equity grant in the amount of $600,000 in performance shares, subject to the same terms and conditions as the performance shares awarded to similarly situated senior management team members of the Company in March 2025, vesting on the third anniversary of the CFO Transition Date, subject to the Company achieving certain specified performance goals measured at the end of a three-year performance period ending on December 31, 2027, and further subject to Mr. Bailey's continued service to the Company through the applicable vesting date. As part of his compensation, Mr. Bailey is designated as a participant under the Company's Executive Severance Policy (the "Severance Policy"), the terms of which are described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025, and will receive healthcare, medical benefits and other benefits customarily provided to U.S. employees of the Company.

***Departure of Chief Financial Officer***

Jessica Ross resigned from her role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of the CFO Transition Date. To facilitate a smooth transition of her responsibilities, Ms. Ross and the Company entered into a Separation and Transition Agreement, dated November 3, 2025 (the "Transition Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Transition Agreement, Ms. Ross will remain employed by the Company in a non-executive officer capacity as Senior Vice President & Advisor to the Company's Chief Executive Officer for a transition period commencing on the CFO Transition Date and ending on December 31, 2025 (the "Departure Date"). Pursuant to the terms of the Transition Agreement, Ms. Ross will continue to receive her current base salary through the Departure Date, her target bonus percentage under the AIP for calendar year 2025 will remain unchanged after the CFO Transition Date, and Ms. Ross will remain eligible to receive her 2025 AIP bonus in the ordinary course at the same time as such bonus is payable to Company associates based on 100% Company performance in accordance with the terms of the 2025 AIP.

## Pursuant to the terms of the Transition Agreement, Ms. Ross's separation from service also qualifies as a resignation by Ms. Ross for "Good Reason" under the Equity Plan and underlying award agreements, and under the Severance Policy. The terms of the Equity Plan and the Severance Policy, and the payments and benefits Ms. Ross is entitled to receive thereunder, are described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025. The Transition Agreement also includes customary confidentiality, cooperation, return of property and non-disparagement provisions, among other things, as well as a release of claims between Ms. Ross and the Company.

## Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
A press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Bailey as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the resignation of Ms. Ross, as described above, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

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**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d) Exhibits.** 

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| **Exhibit<br>No.** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Frontdoor, Inc., dated November 5, 2025 |
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL |

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**SIGNATURES**

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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|  |  |  | **FRONTDOOR, INC.** |
| Date: | November 5, 2025 | By:  | /s/ Jeffrey A. Fiarman |
|  |  | Name:<br>Title: | Jeffrey A. Fiarman<br>Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

**FRONTDOOR Announces Jason bailey**

**as chief financial officer**

MEMPHIS, Tenn.— (November 5, 2025) – <u>Frontdoor, Inc.</u> (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation's leading provider of home warranties, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Jason Bailey as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bailey succeeds Jessica Ross, who resigned as CFO effective November 10, 2025. Ross will remain with the company through December 31, 2025 as an advisor to the CEO to ensure a smooth transition of her responsibilities.

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| "Jessica has made many contributions to our company over the past <br>three years," said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor Chairman and CEO. "During her tenure, our revenue and profits have grown to new heights, and we have delivered on our<br>financial commitments to our shareholders. I would like to thank Jessica for her dedicated service as our CFO." <br>"It was truly an honor to serve as Frontdoor's CFO and lead such a <br> talented finance organization," said Ross. "Over the last three years, we <br>have positioned the company for continued profitable growth, and I am <br>more confident than ever in the company's future."<br>| ![img146966025_0.jpg](img146966025_0.jpg)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jason Bailey |

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"We are very excited to promote Jason to be Frontdoor's next CFO," Cobb added. "I've had the privilege of working closely with Jason for the past seven years, and I am confident he is the right choice to lead our finance organization as we enter this next chapter of growth."

"I am honored to serve as CFO at such an exciting time for our business," said Bailey. "I am humbled to lead our talented finance team as we continue to deliver for our shareholders."

Bailey brings over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and public accounting, including over 15 years of service with Frontdoor and its former publicly traded parent, ServiceMaster. Bailey most recently served as VP, Finance, for the company. Bailey's professional experience also includes 11 years of public accounting experience at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.

Bailey maintains an active CPA license from the state of Tennessee. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Taxation from the University of Mississippi.

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**About Frontdoor, Inc.**

Frontdoor is the industry leader in home warranties and new home structural warranties, and a leading provider of on-demand home repair and maintenance services. As the parent company of two leading brands – American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty – totaling more than two million members – we bring over 50 years of experience in the home warranty category, a cultivated national network of independent service contractors, and a reputation for delivering quality service and product innovation. American Home Shield, the leader in home warranties, gives homeowners peace of mind, budget protection and convenience, covering up to 29 home systems and appliances from costly and unexpected breakdowns. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is the leader in new home structural warranties, providing home builders with coverage for structural failures. These two brands, together with Frontdoor's cutting-edge on-demand services, provide an unbeatable combination that meets the full suite of homeowner repair and maintenance needs. For more information about Frontdoor, Inc., please visit <u>frontdoorhome.com</u>.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because

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Exhibit 99.1

actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by Frontdoor pursuant to United States securities laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties. Frontdoor assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review Frontdoor's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available on the SEC's EDGAR database at <u>www.sec.gov</u> and via Frontdoor's website at <u>investors.frontdoorhome.com</u>).

**Investor Relations**<br>Matt Davis<br>901-701-5199<br><u>IR@frontdoorhome.com</u>

**Media**<br>Alison Bishop<br>901-701-5198<br><u>MediaCenter@frontdoorhome.com</u>

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