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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 8-K Report (Jul 28, 2004)

Filed July 28, 2004For Securities:NSC

Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2004, to report its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2004. The report primarily serves to attach a press release that details the company's financial performance. Investors reviewing this filing should focus on the content of the attached press release for specific financial figures, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements. While the 8-K itself is a notification filing, the attached press release is the key document for understanding NSC's quarterly performance. This would typically include information on revenue, earnings per share, operating income, key traffic metrics, and any significant business developments or challenges faced by the company during the second quarter of 2004.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing on July 28, 2004, officially announced Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NSC) second quarter financial results.
  • 2The report's primary purpose was to provide public disclosure of the company's performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2004.
  • 3The detailed financial information and operational updates are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and operational performance.
  • 5This filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for publicly traded companies to report material events, in this case, quarterly earnings.
  • 6The filing was made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide public access to Norfolk Southern Corporation's second quarter financial results for 2004, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and operational metrics for the second quarter of 2004, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure, included as Item 9 in this filing, refers to the SEC's fair disclosure rule, which requires public companies to disseminate material information to the public in a broad and non-exclusionary manner. This 8-K filing fulfills that requirement by attaching the press release with the quarterly results.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a cover document for the press release. Any information regarding new business developments or future outlook would be found within the content of the attached press release, which is the source of the detailed results.