Summary
This 8-K filing from Union Pacific Corporation announces their financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this report is to furnish the press release detailing these results, which provides investors with an update on the company's operational and financial performance. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on revenue, earnings, and any other significant financial metrics or operational highlights for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been publicly disclosed. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to ensure timely dissemination of material financial information to the market. Investors interested in Union Pacific's performance during the third quarter of 2011 should seek out the press release attached as an exhibit to this filing.
Key Highlights
- 1Union Pacific Corporation filed an 8-K on October 20, 2011.
- 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
- 3A press release detailing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4This press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 5The report officially confirms the public disclosure of Q3 2011 financial performance.
- 6Robert M. Knight, Jr., Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.