What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report CSX Corporation's financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2008, to the public and the SEC.

Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q3 2008?

The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents are also accessible on CSX's official website, www.csx.com.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' or 'furnished'?

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is considered 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, though it is still important for investors to review for performance insights.

What specific financial metrics are likely included in the attached reports?

While not explicitly detailed in the 8-K summary itself, the attached press release and quarterly financial report would typically include key metrics such as revenue, operating expenses, net income, earnings per share (EPS), operating ratios, and potentially segment-specific performance data relevant to a railroad company like CSX.

CSX 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

CSX Corporation filed an 8-K on October 14, 2008, to report its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2008. This filing primarily consists of a press release and a detailed quarterly financial report, both of which are incorporated by reference. Investors can find specific financial performance details, revenue figures, expenses, and profitability metrics within these attached documents, which are also available on the company's website.

Key Highlights

1CSX Corporation announced its third quarter 2008 financial and operating results.
2The results were disclosed via a press release and a CSX Quarterly Financial Report.
3Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Financial Report (Exhibit 99.2) are furnished as part of this 8-K filing.
4The reported period covers the third quarter ending on September 26, 2008.
5Detailed financial and operational information is contained within the referenced exhibits and CSX's website.
6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as filed information.
7The filing does not incorporate this information into future filings unless explicitly referenced.

CSX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 14, 2008)

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