M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.95
Union Pacific shareholders approve Norfolk Southern merger; 99.5% votes in favor
UNION PACIFIC CORP
- 99.5% of votes cast (465.9M for, 2.2M against) approved share issuance for Norfolk Southern merger.
- Nearly 80% of outstanding shares voted; special meeting held November 14, 2025.
- Transaction remains subject to Surface Transportation Board review and customary closing conditions.
- CEO Jim Vena: merger will create America's first coast-to-coast railroad, enhancing service, growth, and innovation.