Norfolk Southern Updates Proxy Voting Website

Ticker: NSC · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: May 7, 2024 · CIK: 702165

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, shareholder-communication, corporate-governance

Related Tickers: NSC

TL;DR

NSC updated their proxy voting site, voteNorfolkSouthern.com, on May 6th. Go vote!

AI Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) filed a DEFA14A on May 7, 2024, announcing an update to their website, www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com, on May 6, 2024. This website provides information related to the company's proxy statement and voting matters.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates that Norfolk Southern is actively engaging shareholders on important corporate matters, likely related to upcoming votes or board elections.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing update and does not indicate any immediate financial or operational risks.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What is the purpose of a DEFA14A filing?

A DEFA14A filing is a Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed with the SEC, used by companies to solicit proxies from shareholders for annual or special meetings.

When was this specific filing made?

The filing was made on May 7, 2024.

What action did Norfolk Southern Corporation take on May 6, 2024?

Norfolk Southern Corporation updated its website, www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com, on May 6, 2024.

What is the primary function of the website mentioned in the filing?

The website, www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com, contains information related to the company's proxy statement and voting matters.

Is this a preliminary or definitive proxy statement?

The filing is marked as 'Definitive Additional Materials', indicating it's supplemental information to a definitive proxy statement.

Filing Stats: 1,803 words · 7 min read · ~6 pages · Grade level 12.7 · Accepted 2024-05-06 21:42:26

Filing Documents

From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 Norfolk Southern Corporation (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. On May 6, 2024, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) updated its website www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com, which contains information relating to NSCs 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A copy of the updated website content (other than that previously filed) can be found below: On May 6, 2024, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) updated its website www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com, which contains information relating to NSCs 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A copy of the updated website content (other than that previously filed) can be found below: SUPPORT FROM REGULATORS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS x Norfolk Southerns progress toward meeting key safety performance indicators is encouraging and demonstrates your leadership and the commitment of all of NSs hard-working employees. We recognize the progress NS has made to-date towards attaining your own safety goals, as well as the goals we set for all Class I railroads... ALLISON DANE CAMDEN PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MULTIMODAL FREIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN A LETTER TO ALAN SHAW 5.3.24 READ THE FULL LETTER TO ALAN SHAW It is my responsibility to call out serious threats to the national rail network, and everything about Ancoras campaign should cause serious concerns to all rail stakeholders, MARTIN J. OBERMAN SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD CHAIRMAN, IN A SPEECH AT THE NORTH AMERICAN RAIL SHIPPERS 2024 ANNUAL MEETING 5.1.24 1 READ THE FULL REMARKS FROM MARTIN OBERMAN SUPPORT FROM CUSTOMERS AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS As a group we are focused on fostering long-term volume and revenue growth for the rail industry. To that end, we support strategies from our Class I partners, including the current Norfolk Southern strategy, dedicated to these same goals. We believe growth is most effectively achieved through a commitment to providing operating resilience and consistent customer service, and to do so over a full business cycle. CHUCK BAKER PRESIDENT & CEO, AMERICAN SHORT LINE & REGIONAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION 5.6,24 I-1C Minerals (formerly Hi-Crush) unequivocally supports Alan Shaw and the rest of the NS management team, as well as the NS strategy, WILL BARKER GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, HC MINERALS 5.6.24 As one of the key logistics partners, I want to express my confidence and support for Norfolk Southerns current management team headed by Alan Shaw. CONSOL has been a beneficiary of some of the operational and safety improvements made by Alan. This has allowed us to grow our export business and benefitted thousands of direct and indirect workers in Southwest PA, WV, and MD. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing that partnership for many years to come. JIMMY BROOK CHAIRMAN AND CEO,CONSOL ENERGYINC, 5.6.24 Since Covidall departments have been focused on the customer which is critical to success in any business. While I have never personally dealt with Mr. Shaw, I know that I can see and feel a very positive change that has been evident to me over the last few years...From what my NS contacts tell me, it comes down from the top. So based on this feedback, Mr, Shaw must be having this positive effect on the performance and attitude of the organization.I have been a witness to it. VON FRIESEN PRINCIPAL, STRATEGIC TRANSLOAD SERVICES, LLC 5.6.24 As a growing partner, investor and shipper, Lincoln emphatically supports without question Alan Shaw, the Norfolk Southern management team and its strategies. Recent activist statements are disturbing and hold no merit to a disruptive suggestion of management change: LARRY BURGAMY, JR. CEO, LINCOLN ENERGY SOLUTIONS 5.8.24 Arrowhead (now part of Waste Connections) has been your customer since 2019. During that time our annual freight volumes have increased thirtyfold, and we are looking to doubling that in the next twelve months. Your teamfrom the CEO down to the local operating folkshave been extremely helpful and supportive these past five years. A large part of our success has come from your team and our partnership. Although we would never presume to tell your shareholders how to vote, and we will always remain a good

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