01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 20, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) announced on July 19, 2023, the election of two new directors to its Board: Philip S.
Davidson and Francesca A. DeBiase. This move, effective July 18, 2023, brings new expertise to the board, with Mr. Davidson joining the Finance and Risk Management Committee and the Safety Committee, and Ms. DeBiase being appointed to the Audit Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
These appointments are routine and do not involve any undisclosed arrangements or transactions requiring disclosure. Both new directors will receive standard compensation for their service, consistent with other non-management directors, including a prorated equity grant. Investors should view these additions as a normal refreshment of the board's composition, intended to bring diverse perspectives to the company's governance and strategic oversight.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) elected two new Directors to its Board: Philip S. Davidson and Francesca A. DeBiase.
- The new directors were elected on July 19, 2023, with the event date being July 18, 2023.
- Philip S. Davidson has been appointed to the Finance and Risk Management Committee and the Safety Committee.
- Francesca A. DeBiase has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
- There are no undisclosed arrangements or transactions between the new directors and Norfolk Southern requiring Regulation S-K Item 404(a) disclosure.
- New directors will receive compensation consistent with other non-management directors, including a prorated annual equity grant.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the new directors elected to Norfolk Southern's Board?
Norfolk Southern Corporation elected Philip S. Davidson and Francesca A. DeBiase as new directors to its Board.
What committees will the new directors serve on?
Philip S. Davidson will serve on the Finance and Risk Management Committee and the Safety Committee. Francesca A. DeBiase will serve on the Audit Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Are there any special arrangements or conflicts of interest with these new directors?
No, the filing states there were no arrangements or understandings between the new directors and any other person regarding their election, and no transactions that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
How will the new directors be compensated?
The new directors will receive the same compensation for board service as other non-management directors, including a prorated portion of the $180,000 annual equity grant based on the remainder of the year.
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