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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2019)

Filed October 23, 2019For Securities:NSC

Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2019, to report its third quarter 2019 results. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release and quarterly financial data, which provide key operational and financial performance details for the period ending October 22, 2019. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for specific figures and commentary on the company's financial condition and results of operations. The information contained within the press release and financial data exhibits will offer insights into revenue, expenses, profitability, and potentially other operating metrics. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results, it directs investors to the primary sources where this information is disclosed. These documents are also made available on Norfolk Southern's investor relations website.

Key Highlights

  • 1Norfolk Southern (NSC) announced its third quarter 2019 results on October 23, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the quarterly results.
  • 3Unaudited quarterly financial data for Q3 2019 is also attached as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Investors are directed to the company's website (www.norfolksouthern.com) for further details in the 'Invest in NS' section.
  • 5The filing emphasizes that these unaudited results should be read in conjunction with the company's previously filed financial statements (10-K and 10-Q filings).
  • 6This report serves as a notification and means of access to the Q3 2019 financial performance information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Norfolk Southern's third quarter 2019 financial results through an attached press release and financial data exhibit. It also serves to comply with SEC regulations regarding the timely disclosure of material information.

The detailed third quarter 2019 financial results are available in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (2019 3Q Financial Data) attached to this 8-K filing. They are also accessible on Norfolk Southern's investor relations website at www.norfolksouthern.com under the 'Invest in NS' section.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full, audited financial statements. It primarily references and attaches a press release and a separate document with quarterly financial data. For complete financial statements, investors should refer to Norfolk Southern's latest Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Q filings.

The event date of October 22, 2019, likely refers to the close of the reporting period for the third quarter results being announced.