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CSX CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 12, 2010)

Filed October 12, 2010For Securities:CSX

Summary

CSX Corporation filed an 8-K on October 12, 2010, to report its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2010. This filing primarily directs investors to the company's press release and its quarterly financial report, which contain the detailed financial data and operational performance for the period. Investors should consult these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of CSX's performance during Q3 2010. The report indicates that the information is furnished and not deemed filed, meaning it does not automatically subject the company to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The key takeaway for investors is to review the accompanying press release and quarterly financial report to understand the company's revenue, expenses, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided for the third quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1CSX Corporation released its Q3 2010 financial and operating results on October 12, 2010, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release and a CSX Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 24, 2010.
  • 3Detailed financial and operational performance data for Q3 2010 is available in the referenced press release and quarterly report.
  • 4The information provided in the 8-K is considered 'furnished', not 'filed', limiting liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to the company's website (www.csx.com) for access to these documents.
  • 6The filing serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the company's recent performance updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report CSX Corporation's financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2010. It directs investors to the accompanying press release and quarterly financial report which contain the specific details of the company's performance.

The detailed Q3 2010 financial results are located in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on CSX's website at www.csx.com.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means CSX is not subject to liability under that section for this specific information.

The financial and operating results reported in this 8-K filing cover the third quarter of 2010, which ended on September 24, 2010.