Forum Energy Files Legal Opinion for Prospectus Supplement (S-3)

What Happened Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) filed a Form 8-K (filed Aug 31, 2026) to report that Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP issued a legal opinion that is included as Exhibit 5.1. The opinion was delivered in connection with a prospectus supplement the company filed with the SEC on August 28, 2026, which forms part of Forum’s registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-298624). The report was signed by John C. Ivascu, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary (signature dated Aug 28, 2026).

Key Details

• 8-K filed: August 31, 2026; prospectus supplement filed: August 28, 2026.
• Legal opinion included as Exhibit 5.1 (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP).
• Consent of Gibson Dunn included as Exhibit 23.1; Inline XBRL cover page included as Exhibit 104.
• Related to the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-298624).

Why It Matters A legal opinion from outside counsel is a standard disclosure tied to securities registrations and offerings; its inclusion signals Forum has taken legal steps to support the securities described in the August 28, 2026 prospectus supplement. The 8-K itself does not disclose offering terms, amounts, or use of proceeds—investors should review the prospectus supplement and subsequent SEC filings for details about any proposed securities offering or capital-raising activities.