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CSX CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 24, 2008)

Filed March 24, 2008For Securities:CSX

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the consent of CSX's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, to be referenced as an expert in a registration statement. This is a procedural step for the registration of CSX securities.

No, this filing does not introduce new financial results. It refers to previously issued audit reports from February 15, 2008, concerning the consolidated financial statements and internal controls for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2007, which were already detailed in CSX's Form 10-K.

The consent signifies that CSX's independent auditor has agreed to be named as an expert in the company's securities registration documents. This confirms their continued involvement and endorsement of the audit work performed on CSX's financial statements and internal controls for the 2007 fiscal year, providing a level of assurance to potential investors in newly registered securities.

No, this 8-K filing is administrative in nature and does not contain any new information regarding CSX's operational performance, business developments, or financial results. Its focus is solely on the auditor's consent for regulatory filings.