Summary
This 8-K filing from CSX Corporation, dated March 24, 2008, primarily serves to report administrative and procedural information related to its prior filings. Specifically, it details the consent of Ernst & Young LLP, its independent registered public accounting firm, to be referenced as an expert in CSX's Registration Statement (Form S-3 ASR No. 333-140732). This consent is for the registration of securities and includes their audit reports from February 15, 2008, concerning CSX's consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting, as previously filed in its 2007 Form 10-K. For investors, this filing confirms the continued engagement and approval of Ernst & Young LLP as the auditor. It reassures stakeholders that the independent auditor's reports, crucial for validating the company's financial health and reporting accuracy for the year ended December 28, 2007, are formally acknowledged and incorporated into ongoing securities registration processes. No new financial performance data or significant operational updates are provided in this specific report.
Key Highlights
- 1Ernst & Young LLP has consented to be named as an "Expert" in CSX Corporation's Registration Statement (Form S-3 ASR No. 333-140732).
- 2This consent pertains to CSX's registration of securities.
- 3The filing includes reference to Ernst & Young's audit reports dated February 15, 2008.
- 4These reports cover the consolidated financial statements of CSX for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2007.
- 5The reports also cover the effectiveness of CSX's internal control over financial reporting.
- 6The referenced audit reports were previously included in CSX's Annual Report (Form 10-K) filed on February 22, 2008.
- 7This 8-K is largely procedural, confirming auditor approval for registration statements.