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materiality 0.70
Norfolk Southern and Ancora agree to add independent director, nominate four candidates for 2025 meeting
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP
- Cooperation agreement with Ancora Catalyst Institutional; board to expand to 14 directors from 13.
- Four Ancora nominees (Lamphere, Fahmy, Clyburn, plus new director) will be nominated at 2025 annual meeting.
- Ancora withdraws its prior nomination of four director candidates and agrees to vote with Board recommendations and standstill.
- New independent director to be identified by January 31, 2025, adding gender diversity and leadership experience.
- CEO Mark George cites strong Q3 2024 results, operational progress, and positive momentum.