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CSX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2007)

Filed January 22, 2007For Securities:CSX

Summary

CSX Corporation filed an 8-K report on January 22, 2007, to announce its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2006. This filing primarily serves to inform investors about the company's performance during the period. The key documents attached to this 8-K, a press release and a 'CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Flash)' document, contain the detailed financial data. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of CSX's performance, including revenue, earnings, and operational metrics for the fourth quarter of 2006. The information provided in this 8-K is designated as 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' meaning it is intended for disclosure but does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally filed documents. Therefore, investors should carefully review the attached press release and financial report for specific performance figures and operational highlights, as these documents are the primary source of information conveyed in this filing. The company also notes that these documents are available on its website, www.csx.com.

Key Highlights

  • 1CSX Corporation reported its fourth-quarter and year-end 2006 financial and operating results.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release and a 'CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Flash)' document with detailed results.
  • 3These results pertain to the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2006.
  • 4The attached exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The financial information is being 'furnished' and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 6Investors can access the press release and financial report on the CSX website (www.csx.com).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide CSX Corporation's financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2006. It makes the official press release and a summary financial report available to investors.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Flash) document (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on CSX's official website, www.csx.com.

When information is 'furnished' in an 8-K, it means the company is providing it for disclosure purposes, but it generally does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. Investors should still rely on this information for their analysis but be aware of this distinction in regulatory treatment.

This specific 8-K filing primarily reports historical financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of 2006. While the attached press release and financial report might contain some forward-looking statements within their discussion of results, this particular 8-K itself does not introduce new guidance or forward-looking projections. Investors should carefully review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for any such statements.