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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 28, 2022)

Reports
Leadership Changes·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed January 28, 2022
Period End
January 24, 2022
Security
NSC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K193

NSC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 193 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’16Jun ’16
  2. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’18Aug ’18
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’21Jan ’21
  4. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’26Jun ’26

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 28, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed an 8-K report on January 27, 2022, announcing the retirement of its Vice President and Controller, Clyde H.

"Jake" Allison, Jr., effective March 1, 2022. This change in a key financial role signals a transition within the company's financial leadership. While the report does not disclose specific reasons for Mr. Allison's retirement or details about his successor, investors should note this as a key leadership change.

The company indicated that Mr. Allison's successor will be named prior to his departure. Investors will want to monitor the announcement of the new VP and Controller and assess any potential impact on financial reporting and oversight.

Key Highlights

  1. Clyde H. "Jake" Allison, Jr., VP and Controller, will retire effective March 1, 2022.
  2. The company plans to announce Mr. Allison's successor before his retirement date.
  3. This 8-K filing primarily concerns a change in a senior financial officer position.
  4. The company has not provided specific details regarding the reasons for retirement.
  5. The filing includes standard exhibits like the Cover Page Interactive Data File.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main event reported in this 8-K filing?

    The main event is the announcement of the retirement of Norfolk Southern Corporation's Vice President and Controller, Clyde H. "Jake" Allison, Jr., effective March 1, 2022.

  2. When will a successor for the VP and Controller be named?

    The company has stated that Mr. Allison's successor will be named in advance of the effective date of his retirement.

  3. Are there any financial implications or restatements mentioned in this filing?

    No, this 8-K filing does not mention any financial restatements or significant financial implications. It solely reports the upcoming retirement of a key officer.

  4. Does this filing provide details about Mr. Allison's future plans?

    The filing only states Mr. Allison's intention to retire and does not provide any details about his future plans.