UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 28, 2016 (September 27, 2016)
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia | 1-8339 | 52-1188014 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
Three Commercial Place | 757-629-2680 | |
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9241 | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | ||
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Departure of Executive Officer
The Corporation is amending its 8-K filed September 28, 2016, to correct the title of Mr. Galanko.
On September 27, 2016, James A. Hixon announced his intention to retire from his position as Executive Vice President Law and Corporate Relations and Chief Legal Officer of Norfolk Southern effective December 1, 2016.
The Board of Directors elected William A. Galanko Senior Vice President Law and Corporate Communications of Norfolk Southern effective December 1, 2016. Mr. Galanko joined NS in 1990 as a tax attorney and was named Vice President Taxation in 1999, Vice President Financial Planning in 2005, and Vice President Law in 2006.
Norfolk Southern issued a press release on September 28, 2016, announcing these actions. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ James A. Hixon
Name: James A. Hixon
Title: EVP Law and Corporate Relations and CLO
Title: EVP Law and Corporate Relations and CLO
Date: September 28, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release |