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UNION PACIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 13, 2023)

Reports
Regulation FD
Filing Date
Filed June 13, 2023
Period End
June 13, 2023
Security
UNP
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K174

UNP filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 174 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  3. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’25Dec ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed June 13, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) announced a one-time pre-tax expense of approximately $70 milliona in the second quarter of 2023 due to a newly ratified crew staffing agreement with SMART-TD.

This expense is projected to negatively impact the second quarter operating ratio by about 120 basis points. Consequently, the company anticipates its full-year 2023 operating ratio to exceed 2022 levels, influenced by this labor cost increase, lower business volumes, and other rising operating expenses. Offsetting some of this impact, Union Pacific expects a nearly $75 millionb boost to after-tax income in the second quarter stemming from a recent change in the Nebraska State income tax rate.

Despite these adjustments, the company reaffirmed its prior guidance concerning volume, pricing, and capital allocation strategies. Investors should monitor the full-year operating ratio performance closely in light of these developments.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Union Pacific expects a one-time pre-tax expense of $70 million in Q2 2023 related to a crew staffing agreement.
  2. This expense is projected to worsen the Q2 operating ratio by approximately 120 basis points.
  3. The full-year 2023 operating ratio is now expected to exceed 2022 levels due to increased labor costs, lower volumes, and rising operating expenses.
  4. A Nebraska State income tax rate change is anticipated to provide a nearly $75 million after-tax income benefit in Q2 2023.
  5. Prior guidance for volume, price, and capital allocation has been reaffirmed.
  6. Management presented at the 2023 Wells Fargo Industrial Conference.
  7. The company has reaffirmed its forward-looking statements with standard disclaimers regarding risks and uncertainties.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary reason for the anticipated increase in Union Pacific's operating ratio for 2023?

    The primary reasons are a one-time pre-tax expense of $70 million from a new crew staffing agreement, combined with lower business volumes and increased operating costs.

  2. How will the new crew staffing agreement impact Union Pacific's financials in the second quarter?

    The agreement will result in a one-time pre-tax expense of approximately $70 million and is expected to increase the operating ratio by about 120 basis points in the second quarter of 2023.

  3. Is there any positive financial news to offset the increased expenses?

    Yes, Union Pacific anticipates a positive impact of nearly $75 million to its after-tax income in the second quarter of 2023 due to a change in the Nebraska State income tax rate.

  4. Has Union Pacific changed its guidance for the full year?

    No, the company reaffirmed its prior guidance regarding volume, price, and capital allocation strategies, despite the anticipated increase in the operating ratio.

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