8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2017)

Filed October 25, 2017For Securities:NSC

Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed an 8-K on October 25, 2017, to report its third quarter 2017 financial results. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release and financial data related to the quarter's performance, which were publicly disseminated on October 25, 2017. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for detailed financial information and operational performance metrics. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2017 Q3 Financial Data) for the core results. The report emphasizes that this unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the company's previous SEC filings, including its latest Form 10-K and subsequent 10-Qs, for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1NSC announced its third quarter 2017 financial results on October 25, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2017 Q3 Financial Data).
  • 3The company made these financial results available on its website (www.nscorp.com) in the 'Invest in NS' section.
  • 4The filing is primarily a disclosure mechanism for the earnings release.
  • 5Investors are advised to consult the attached exhibits for specific financial details.
  • 6The reported financial information is unaudited and should be reviewed alongside prior SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Norfolk Southern Corporation's third quarter 2017 financial results, as publicly announced on October 25, 2017. It serves as a public record and directs investors to the detailed financial information provided in the attached press release and financial data exhibits.

The specific financial details are located in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2017 Q3 Financial Data) which are attached to this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on Norfolk Southern's website at www.nscorp.com under the 'Invest in NS' section, within 'Financial Reports'.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed Q3 2017 financial numbers. It serves as notification and provides access to the financial results through the attached exhibits (Press Release and Financial Data).

The filing advises that the unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with Norfolk Southern's consolidated financial statements and notes included in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as any other Current Reports on Form 8-K filed previously.