M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 1.00
Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern for 1 UNP share + $88.82 cash per NSC share
UNION PACIFIC CORP
- Each Norfolk Southern share exchanged for 1 Union Pacific share plus $88.82 cash.
- Deal requires Surface Transportation Board approval, shareholder votes of both companies, and other conditions.
- Union Pacific pays $2.5B termination fee if regulatory approvals not obtained or board withdraws recommendation.
- Norfolk Southern CEO and Chair expected to join Union Pacific board after closing.
- Merger must close by January 28, 2028, with automatic extension for regulatory process.