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CSX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 19, 2010)

Filed January 19, 2010For Securities:CSX

Summary

CSX Corporation filed an 8-K on January 19, 2010, to report its financial and operating results for the year and quarter ended December 25, 2009. The filing primarily serves to attach the official press release and the CSX Quarterly Financial Report, which contain the detailed financial performance information. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for specific figures related to revenue, expenses, net income, and operational metrics. The company explicitly states that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the exhibits, is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications as formally filed information. This is standard practice for 8-K filings that report earnings. Investors looking for a comprehensive understanding of CSX's performance during the specified period must consult the referenced press release and quarterly financial report available on the company's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1CSX Corporation has officially released its financial and operating results for the year and quarter ending December 25, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Quarterly Financial Report (Exhibit 99.2) containing the detailed results.
  • 3Investors are directed to CSX's website (www.csx.com) for access to these financial documents.
  • 4The filing serves as notification of the earnings release, with specific financial figures expected within the attached exhibits.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes, a common disclosure for earnings reports.
  • 6The reporting period concludes at the end of the calendar year 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to CSX Corporation's financial and operating results for the year and quarter ended December 25, 2009. It does this by attaching the company's press release and quarterly financial report.

The specific financial and operating details are contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (CSX Quarterly Financial Report). These documents are also available on CSX's official website at www.csx.com.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information contained within this 8-K, including the exhibits, is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means CSX is not subject to the same level of liability under that section for this information compared to formally filed reports.

The financial and operating results reported cover the full year and the fiscal quarter that ended on December 25, 2009.