# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001727263
**File Stem:** 0000950170-25-089742
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-25-089742.hdr.sgml**: 20250625

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-25-089742

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 11

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250623

**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**: 20250625

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250625

**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:** 251071107

**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):** June 23, 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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☐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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| **<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 Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer and Resignation of Director***

On June 24, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Frontdoor, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Dr. Balakrishnan ("Bala") Ganesh, a current member of the Board, to serve as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective July 14, 2025. In connection with his appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Ganesh tendered his resignation on June 23, 2025 from the Board and the Audit Committee of the Board effective June 30, 2025. As a result of Dr. Ganesh's resignation, the Board reduced the size of the Board from eight to seven directors effective June 30, 2025.

Dr. Ganesh brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity and product development, as well as providing strategic direction and oversight for the development and implementation of scalable, cost-effective solutions in line with organizational objectives and company strategy. Prior to assuming the role as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Ganesh has served as a member of the Board since July 2023 and as the Chief Technology Officer of OnTrac Logistics, a subsidiary of OnTrac Final Mile (together "OnTrac"), a privately held logistics company providing last mile e-commerce delivery services. Prior to OnTrac, from August 2022 to August 2023, Dr. Ganesh was a Partner at AKF Consulting LLC, which provides technology consulting, technical due diligence and interim technology leadership services. Previously, Dr. Ganesh served at United Parcel Service for over 10 years in a variety of roles. Among the highlights, as Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Ganesh managed UPS's global technology innovation strategy. While in this role, he was recognized by Business Insider as one of the 100 people transforming business. As the Vice President of Advanced Technology, Dr. Ganesh led UPS's technology strategy for aerial drones, robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. As the Vice President of Advanced Analytics and Revenue Management, he led a team of data scientists and marketers to implement machine learning prediction models for pricing and other functions. Dr. Ganesh holds a PhD in aerospace engineering with a minor in mathematics, and an MBA and a MS in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Indian National Defence Academy ("INDA"). Upon graduation from the INDA, Dr. Ganesh served for six years as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force.

## **Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.** 
A press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Ganesh as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, as described above, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

## **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 | [<u>Press Release of Frontdoor, Inc., dated June 25, 2025</u>](ftdr-ex99_1.htm) |
| 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: | June, 25, 2025 | By:  | /s/ Jeffrey A. Fiarman |
|  |  |  | Name: Jeffrey A. Fiarman<br>Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Frontdoor Announces Tech Expert Dr. Bala Ganesh as** 

**Chief Technology Officer**

*Executive brings extensive familiarity with the company and deep experience in optimizing business* 

*through technology and innovation*

**MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (June 25, 2025)** – Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation's leading provider of home warranties, today announced that Dr. Bala Ganesh has been selected to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective July 14, 2025.

"Bala is an amazingly talented tech expert, innovator and leader. Thoughtful and strategic, he has a wealth of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity and product development," said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor's chairman and chief executive officer. "From his past work with Frontdoor, he is deeply familiar with our technology and operating systems, and very well positioned to hit the ground running."

Ganesh has served as a member of Frontdoor's board of directors since July 2023. He will resign from that position, effective June 30, 2025.

"I am delighted to be joining Frontdoor in a day-to-day operational role. I am very familiar with Frontdoor's business models and technology, and I intend to use my extensive experience with AI to further enhance the company's product offerings, acquisition tools, and member experience," Ganesh said.

Ganesh previously served as the Chief Technology Officer of OnTrac Logistics, a subsidiary of OnTrac Final Mile, a logistics company providing e-commerce delivery services. Prior to OnTrac, from August 2022 to August 2023, Ganesh was a Partner at AKF Consulting LLC, which provides technology consulting, technical due diligence and interim technology leadership services. Previously, Ganesh served at United Parcel Service for over 10 years in a variety of roles. Among the highlights, as Vice President of Engineering, he managed UPS's global technology innovation strategy. While in this role, he was recognized by *Business Insider* as one of the 100 people transforming business. As the Vice President of Advanced Technology, Ganesh led UPS's technology strategy for aerial drones, robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. As the Vice President of Advanced Analytics and Revenue Management, he led a team of data scientists and marketers to implement machine learning prediction models for pricing and other functions.

Ganesh holds a PhD in aerospace engineering with a minor in mathematics, and an MBA and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Indian National Defence Academy. Upon graduation from the INDA, Ganesh served for six years as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force.

**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 23 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 frontdoorhome.com.

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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 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, including the disclosure contained in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. 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 www.sec.gov and via Frontdoor's website at investors.frontdoorhome.com).

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