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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2010)

Filed January 27, 2010For Securities:NSC

Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2010, to announce its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2009. This report is primarily informational, directing investors to a press release and a Quarterly Financial Review posted on their website for detailed financial performance information. The filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures but serves as a notification of their release and availability. Investors interested in NSC's 2009 performance should consult the referenced press release and financial review for insights into revenue, profitability, operating expenses, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. These documents would typically contain key financial metrics and operational highlights that shaped the company's results for the period and inform expectations for the upcoming year.

Key Highlights

  • 1NSC filed an 8-K on January 27, 2010, for its Q4 and Full Year 2009 financial results.
  • 2The report directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99) for detailed results.
  • 3A Quarterly Financial Review for Q4 2009 was also posted on NSC's investor relations website.
  • 4The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but serves as a notification.
  • 5Key financial performance for 2009 is available through the referenced external documents.
  • 6This filing is primarily for regulatory disclosure of earnings release timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose Norfolk Southern Corporation's fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2009 to the public and the SEC, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release dated January 27, 2010 (Exhibit 99) attached to this 8-K, and also in the Quarterly Financial Review for Fourth Quarter 2009 posted on Norfolk Southern's investor relations website (www.nscorp.com).

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the results have been released and directs investors to the press release and the company's website for the full financial details.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), operating margins, capital expenditures, and any commentary from management regarding the company's performance, challenges, and outlook for the upcoming periods.