Summary
CSX Corporation has filed an 8-K report on January 12, 2016, announcing its financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 25, 2015. The company released a press release and a detailed quarterly financial report, both of which are incorporated by reference into this filing and available on their website. Investors should note that the information provided is furnished and not deemed filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory implications of the disclosure.
Key Highlights
- 1CSX Corporation released its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2015 on January 12, 2016.
- 2The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a CSX Quarterly Financial Report (Exhibit 99.2).
- 3Both attached exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 4The company's website, www.csx.com, provides access to these financial documents.
- 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6This means the information does not carry the same legal liability as information formally 'filed' with the SEC under that section.
- 7The disclosure is important for investors seeking to understand the company's recent performance and financial condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 8-K filing serves to announce and provide access to CSX Corporation's financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 25, 2015, through an attached press release and a quarterly financial report.
The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (CSX Quarterly Financial Report), which are attached to this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on CSX Corporation's website at www.csx.com.
When information is 'furnished' as opposed to 'filed,' it means it is not subject to the same level of legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While still providing important operational and financial updates, it has different regulatory implications for the company compared to formally 'filed' documents.
This 8-K filing itself primarily announces the release of the financial results and points to the attached exhibits (press release and quarterly report) for specific figures like earnings per share and revenue. Investors should refer to those exhibits for detailed financial data.