NSC 8-K
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)
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| Item 5.07. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
On November 14, 2025, Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”) held a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) in connection with the proposed merger of Norfolk Southern with Union Pacific Corporation (“Union Pacific”) via two mergers involving Norfolk Southern and wholly owned subsidiaries of Union Pacific (the “Mergers”), as disclosed in Norfolk Southern’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission on October 1, 2025.
The following are the results of the vote on the proposals considered and voted upon at the Special Meeting. For more information on each of these proposals, see the above-mentioned definitive proxy statement.
Proposal 1: The Merger Agreement Proposal
Shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into by and among Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and two wholly owned subsidiaries of Union Pacific on July 28, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement”), and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers.
| FOR |
AGAINST |
ABSTAIN | ||
| 162,191,626 |
2,366,923 | 310,098 |
Proposal 2: The Merger-Related Compensation Proposal
Shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Norfolk Southern in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
| FOR |
AGAINST |
ABSTAIN | ||
| 152,680,836 |
11,189,077 | 998,734 |
Approval of the Merger-Related Compensation Proposal is not a condition to the completion of the Mergers, and the vote with respect to such proposal was advisory only and will not be binding on Norfolk Southern or Union Pacific.
Norfolk Southern’s shareholders did not vote on the proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Merger Agreement Proposal because such adjournment was not necessary.
Completion of the Mergers remains subject to the satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals.
| Item 8.01. | Other Matters. |
On November 14, 2025, Norfolk Southern issued a press release announcing the results of the Special Meeting, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated as of November 14, 2025 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| SIGNATURES NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ Jeremy Ballard | |
| Name: | Jeremy Ballard | |
| Title: | Corporate Secretary | |
| Date: | November 17, 2025 | |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9:25amET November 14
Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific
ATLANTA – Nov. 14, 2025 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.
“The approval of our shareholders marks a key milestone in our journey to create America’s first coast-to-coast transcontinental railroad, combining complementary networks and capabilities to unlock a multiplier effect for benefits to all stakeholders,” said Mark George, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern. “The merger will preserve union jobs and improve safety while delivering faster, more reliable transit times. Together with UP, we will make rail more competitive with highways, offering customers new, more attractive shipping alternatives, unleashing the industrial strength of American manufacturing and creating new sources of economic growth across the country.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Norfolk Southern shareholders will receive 1.0 Union Pacific common share and $88.82 in cash for each share of Norfolk Southern owned. The transaction is expected to close by early 2027, subject to Surface Transportation Board review and approval within its statutory timeline and customary closing conditions. To learn more about the benefits of the transaction please visit www.up-nstranscontinental.com.
Norfolk Southern will file the final voting results, as certified by an independent Inspector of Election, on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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