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UNION PACIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 23, 2008)

Filed September 23, 2008For Securities:UNP

Summary

This 8-K filing from Union Pacific Corporation, filed on September 23, 2008, primarily serves to disclose a press release issued on September 22, 2008, which provides an updated earnings outlook for the third quarter of 2008. While the specific details of the updated outlook are not included in the 8-K itself, investors are directed to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this crucial information. The filing indicates a material event concerning the company's financial performance expectations. Investors should pay close attention to the content of the press release to understand the reasons behind the updated outlook and its potential impact on the company's future financial results, including revenue, profitability, and any revised guidance for the remainder of the year.

Key Highlights

  • 1Union Pacific Corporation issued an 8-K filing on September 23, 2008.
  • 2The filing's main purpose is to furnish a press release dated September 22, 2008.
  • 3The press release contains an updated earnings outlook for the third quarter of 2008.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific details on the updated earnings outlook.
  • 6The filing falls under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally disclose a press release issued by Union Pacific Corporation on September 22, 2008, which provides an updated earnings outlook for the third quarter of 2008. This ensures compliance with Regulation FD.

The specific details of the updated earnings outlook for the third quarter of 2008 are contained within the press release dated September 22, 2008. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule that requires public companies to disclose material nonpublic information to the public in a broad and non-exclusionary manner. In this case, the press release updating the company's earnings outlook is considered material information, and its disclosure via an 8-K filing ensures that all investors receive it simultaneously.

The 8-K filing was signed by Robert M. Knight, Jr., Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Union Pacific Corporation.