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

KIRBY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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

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. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 20, 2022, Joseph H. Reniers resigned as President – Kirby Distribution & Services, Inc. to pursue other personal and professional interests. Kirby Corporation (the “Company”) has engaged a search firm to identify a candidate to fill the role vacated by Mr. Reniers. In connection with Mr. Reniers’ departure, the Company and Mr. Reniers expect to enter into a separation agreement and release pursuant to which the Company will agree to provide Mr. Reniers certain severance benefits, contingent upon his execution, delivery and non-revocation of a release of claims against the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and his compliance with certain covenants contained therein.

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.