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UNION PACIFIC CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from UNION PACIFIC CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 3 – Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (“Say on Pay”) The Shareholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 454,118,030 24,436,114 2,241,179 58,075,071”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 The Shareholders voted for the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 506,109,723 31,880,708 879,963”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Directors The Shareholders elected each of the following directors to serve a term of one year, ending at the time of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027 (or until a successor is elected) pursuant to the By-Laws of the Company and the applicable laws of the State of Utah: Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Sheri H. Edison 468,658,407 10,831,667 1,305,249 58,075,071 Teresa M. Finley 477,361,721 2,594,064 839,538 58,075,071 Deborah C. Hopkins 477,411,285 2,517,387 866,651 58,075,071 Jane H. Lute 458,441,119 21,204,940 1,149,264 58,075,071 Michael R. McCarthy 453,856,480 25,893,643 1,045,200 58,075,071 Doyle R. Simons 468,876,858 10,944,221 974,244 58,075,071 John K. Tien, Jr. 477,322,167 2,587,244 885,912 58,075,071 V. James Vena 477,824,620 2,033,848 936,855 58,075,071 John P. Wiehoff 477,320,553 2,518,328 956,442 58,075,071 W Anthony Will 477,982,920 1,797,522 1,014,881 58,075,071 Christopher J. Williams 473,783,412 5,778,011”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $6.2 billion, net income $1.7 billion, EPS $2.87 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Financial Results: Record First Quarter Operating Revenue, Operating Income, Net Income, Freight Revenue, and Freight Revenue excluding Fuel Surcharge • Operating revenue of $6.2 billion grew 3% driven by core pricing gains, fuel surcharge revenue, and business mix partially offset by 1% fewer carloads and lower other revenue. • Freight revenue increased 4% and”

Carrie J. Powers was appointed as Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“On May 8, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Carrie J. Powers as Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer and to serve as principal accounting officer, effective immediately.”

Todd M. Rynaski changed role as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting, Risk, and Compliance Officer at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“On May 8, 2025, the Company also announced that Todd M. Rynaski will transition from Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting, Risk, and Compliance Officer to Senior Vice President-Strategy effective immediately”

Elizabeth F. Whited changed role as President at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“On May 9, 2025, Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its President, Elizabeth F. Whited, will transition from President to Strategic Advisor, effective July 1, 2025”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Amendment to the Safety and Service Quality Committee’s Charter to Review Staffing Levels and Confer on Safety Issues with Stakeholders at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The Shareholders voted against Proposal 5 by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 34,152,574 431,916,634 6,122,839 61,503,692”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Requesting Adoption of a Policy Limiting Severance Payments at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The Shareholders voted against Proposal 4 by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 29,828,975 440,962,166 1,400,906 61,503,692”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation ("Say on Pay") at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The Shareholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 448,487,420 20,318,864 3,385,763 61,503,692”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The Shareholders voted for the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 by the following count: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 502,720,319 30,181,546 793,874 0”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“The Shareholders elected each of the following directors to serve a term of one year, ending at the time of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025 (or until a successor is elected) pursuant to the By-Laws of the Company and the applicable laws of the State of Utah”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $6.0 billion, net income $1.6 billion, EPS $2.69 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Improved Operational Efficiency and Core Pricing Gains Drive Increase in Operating Income; First Quarter Records for Operating Income and Net Income ● Operating revenue of $6.0 billion was flat driven by core pricing gains and business mix offset by reduced fuel surcharge revenue and lower volume. ● Freight revenue excluding fuel surcharge revenue grew 4% as”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported year ended December 31, 2023 results: EPS $10.45 per diluted share.

“Full year earnings per diluted share of $10.45, down 7%”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: EPS $2.71 per diluted share.

“Fourth quarter earnings per diluted share of $2.71, up 1%”

John K. Tien was elected as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) elected John K. Tien, age 60, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective December 14, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $5.9 billion, net income $1.5 billion, or $2.51 per diluted share, EPS $2.51 per diluted share.

“Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results ● Earnings per diluted share of $2.51 ● Operating revenue of $5.9 billion ● Operating income of $2.2 billion”

Jose H. Villarreal retired as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“On September 28, 2023, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (Company) accepted the request of Director Jose H. Villarreal to retire from his service on the Board.”

Lance M. Fritz departed as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“Lance M. Fritz will cease to serve as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) and will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on August 14, 2023 (the “Transition Date”).”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $6 billion, net income $1.6 billion, EPS $2.57 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“Pricing Gains Offset by Reduced Fuel Surcharge Revenue, Lower Volumes, and an Unfavorable Business Mix Second Quarter 2023 Compared to Second Quarter 2022 ● Operating revenue of $6 billion was down 5% driven by reduced fuel surcharge revenue, lower volumes, and an unfavorable business mix, partially offset by core pricing gains. ● Business volumes, as measured by”

John P. Wiehoff was appointed as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“appointed Doyle R. Simons, former President and CEO of Weyerhaeuser Company, and John P. Wiehoff, former Chairman, President and CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., to the Board, each effective July 26, 2023.”

Doyle R. Simons was appointed as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“appointed Doyle R. Simons, former President and CEO of Weyerhaeuser Company, and John P. Wiehoff, former Chairman, President and CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., to the Board, each effective July 26, 2023.”

V. James Vena was appointed as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“the Board appointed Mr. Vena to the Board, effective August 14, 2023”

Elizabeth F. Whited was appointed as President at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“the Board appointed Elizabeth F. Whited, 58, the Company's current Executive Vice President - Sustainability and Strategy, as the Company and Railroad’s President, effective August 14, 2023.”

Lance M. Fritz departed as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“Mr. Vena succeeds Lance M. Fritz, who will cease to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and will retire from the Board on August 14, 2023.”

Lance M. Fritz departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“Mr. Vena succeeds Lance M. Fritz, who will cease to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and will retire from the Board on August 14, 2023.”

V. James Vena was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“the Board appointed V. James Vena, 64, the Company's former Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company, the principal operating subsidiary of the Company (the “Railroad”), effective August 14, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Paid Sick Leave Policy at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 7 was rejected by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Amendment to Bylaws to Require Shareholder Approval for Certain Future Amendments at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“Proposal 6 was rejected by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Chairman at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The holders of the Company’s common stock voted against Proposal 5 by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Executive Compensation ('Say on Frequency') at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The Shareholders approved , on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation ('Say on Pay') at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The Shareholders approved , on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The Shareholders voted for the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 by the following count”
Shareholder Votes

UNION PACIFIC CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The Shareholders elected each of the following directors to serve a term of one year”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $6.1 billion, net income $1.6 billion, EPS $2.67 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Impact Cost Structure; First Quarter Records for Operating Revenue, Net Income, and Earnings Per Share First Quarter 2023 Compared to First Quarter 2022 ● Operating revenue of $6.1 billion was up 3% driven by higher fuel surcharge revenue and core pricing gains, partially offset by a negative business mix and volume declines. ● Business volumes, as measured by”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP updated its Fiscal year 2023 guidance (initiated).

“2023 Guidance ● Full year carloads to exceed Industrial Production ○ Current Industrial Production forecast: -0.5% ● Full year operating ratio improvement ● Pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars ● Capital Allocation: ○ Capital spending less than 15% of revenue ■ Capital plan of $3.6 billion ○ Long term dividend payout target of ~45% of earnings ○ Excess cash to share repurchases”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported Full year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $7.0 billion, EPS $11.21.

“Reported net income for full year 2022 was $7.0 billion, or $11.21 per diluted share.”
Earnings Releases

UNION PACIFIC CORP reported Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $1.6 billion, EPS $2.67.

“Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2022 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.67 per diluted share.”

Teresa M. Finley was elected as Director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected Teresa M. Finley, age 60, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective February 4, 2022.”

Sheri H. Edison was elected as director at UNION PACIFIC CORP.

“The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected Sheri H. Edison, age 64, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective December 1, 2021.”

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