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Q2 2025 results: Railway operating revenue rose 2% YoY to $3.11 b while operating expenses were almost flat, trimming the operating ratio to 62.2% (63.4% adjusted). Net income increased 4% to $768 m; diluted EPS reached $3.41 (+5%).

First-half 2025: Revenue edged up 1% to $6.10 b. Net income jumped 92% to $1.52 b ($6.72 EPS) mainly because $232 m of net recoveries from the Eastern Ohio incident offset prior-year charges. Adjusted operating ratio improved 190 bps to 65.6%.

Cash & capital: Operating cash flow grew to $2.03 b. Capex consumed $924 m; buybacks and dividends totalled $1.06 b, including 1.9 m shares repurchased for $455 m. Cash ended at $1.30 b; total debt stands at $17.37 b after issuing $400 m of 5.10% notes.

Eastern Ohio incident: Remaining accrual $721 m (net $672 m after $49 m pending insurance). Liability insurance limits tied to the event are now exhausted; further costs or penalties remain uncertain.

Strategic developments: On 28 Jul 2025 NSC agreed to merge with Union Pacific. Each NSC share will convert into one UP share plus $88.82 cash, subject to Surface Transportation Board clearance; a $2.5 b termination fee applies. The newly enacted OBBBA tax law is expected to shift timing between current and deferred taxes.

Risultati Q2 2025: I ricavi operativi ferroviari sono aumentati del 2% su base annua, raggiungendo 3,11 miliardi di dollari, mentre le spese operative sono rimaste quasi stabili, riducendo il rapporto operativo al 62,2% (63,4% rettificato). L'utile netto è cresciuto del 4%, attestandosi a 768 milioni di dollari; l'EPS diluito ha raggiunto 3,41 dollari (+5%).

Primo semestre 2025: I ricavi sono aumentati dell'1%, toccando 6,10 miliardi di dollari. L'utile netto è salito del 92% a 1,52 miliardi di dollari (EPS di 6,72 dollari), principalmente grazie a 232 milioni di dollari di recuperi netti dall'incidente nell'Est Ohio che hanno compensato le spese dell'anno precedente. Il rapporto operativo rettificato è migliorato di 190 punti base, arrivando al 65,6%.

Liquidità e capitale: Il flusso di cassa operativo è cresciuto a 2,03 miliardi di dollari. Gli investimenti in capitale hanno assorbito 924 milioni di dollari; riacquisti di azioni e dividendi hanno totalizzato 1,06 miliardi di dollari, inclusi 1,9 milioni di azioni riacquistate per 455 milioni di dollari. La liquidità finale è stata di 1,30 miliardi di dollari; il debito totale ammonta a 17,37 miliardi di dollari dopo l’emissione di 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5,10%.

Incidente nell'Est Ohio: L'accantonamento residuo è di 721 milioni di dollari (netto 672 milioni dopo 49 milioni in attesa di assicurazione). I limiti della polizza assicurativa legata all'evento sono esauriti; eventuali costi o sanzioni ulteriori sono ancora incerti.

Sviluppi strategici: Il 28 luglio 2025 NSC ha concordato la fusione con Union Pacific. Ogni azione NSC sarà convertita in un'azione UP più 88,82 dollari in contanti, subordinatamente all'approvazione del Surface Transportation Board; è prevista una penale di 2,5 miliardi di dollari in caso di recesso. La nuova legge fiscale OBBBA dovrebbe modificare la tempistica tra imposte correnti e differite.

Resultados del Q2 2025: Los ingresos operativos ferroviarios aumentaron un 2% interanual hasta 3,11 mil millones de dólares, mientras que los gastos operativos se mantuvieron casi estables, reduciendo la ratio operativa al 62,2% (63,4% ajustado). El ingreso neto creció un 4% hasta 768 millones de dólares; el BPA diluido alcanzó 3,41 dólares (+5%).

Primer semestre 2025: Los ingresos subieron un 1% hasta 6,10 mil millones de dólares. El ingreso neto se incrementó un 92% hasta 1,52 mil millones de dólares (BPA de 6,72 dólares), principalmente debido a 232 millones de dólares en recuperaciones netas por el incidente en el Este de Ohio que compensaron cargos del año anterior. La ratio operativa ajustada mejoró 190 puntos básicos hasta 65,6%.

Flujo de caja y capital: El flujo de caja operativo creció a 2,03 mil millones de dólares. La inversión en capital consumió 924 millones; recompras y dividendos totalizaron 1,06 mil millones, incluyendo 1,9 millones de acciones recompradas por 455 millones. El efectivo finalizó en 1,30 mil millones; la deuda total es de 17,37 mil millones tras emitir 400 millones en bonos al 5,10%.

Incidente en el Este de Ohio: La provisión restante es de 721 millones (neto 672 millones tras 49 millones pendientes de seguro). Los límites del seguro de responsabilidad vinculados al evento están agotados; costos o sanciones adicionales son inciertos.

Desarrollos estratégicos: El 28 de julio de 2025 NSC acordó fusionarse con Union Pacific. Cada acción de NSC se convertirá en una acción de UP más 88,82 dólares en efectivo, sujeto a la aprobación del Surface Transportation Board; se aplica una penalización por terminación de 2,5 mil millones. La nueva ley fiscal OBBBA probablemente modificará la calendarización entre impuestos corrientes y diferidos.

2025ë…� 2분기 실ì : ì² ë„ ì˜ì—… 수ìµì€ ì „ë…„ 대ë¹� 2% ì¦ê°€í•� 31ì–� 1천만 달러ë¥� 기ë¡í–ˆìœ¼ë©�, ì˜ì—…ë¹„ìš©ì€ ê±°ì˜ ë³€ë™ì´ 없어 ì˜ì—…비율ì� 62.2%(ì¡°ì • í›� 63.4%)ë¡� 개선ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�. 순ì´ìµì€ 4% ì¦ê°€í•� 7ì–� 6,800ë§� 달러였ê³�, í¬ì„ 주당순ì´ì�(EPS)ì€ 3.41달러ë¡� 5% ìƒìŠ¹í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤.

2025ë…� ìƒë°˜ê¸�: ë§¤ì¶œì€ 1% ì¦ê°€í•� 61ì–� 달러ë¥� 기ë¡í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 순ì´ìµì€ 92% 급ì¦í•� 15ì–� 2천만 달러(주당순ì´ì� 6.72달러)ë¡�, ì´ëŠ” 주로 ë™ë¶€ 오하ì´ì˜¤ 사고 ê´€ë � 순회복금 2ì–� 3,200ë§� 달러가 ì „ë…„ 비용ì� ìƒì‡„했기 때문입니ë‹�. ì¡°ì •ë� ì˜ì—…ë¹„ìœ¨ì€ 190bp 개선ë˜ì–´ 65.6%ì—� ë„달했습니다.

현금 ë°� ìžë³¸: ì˜ì—… 현금 íë¦„ì€ 20ì–� 3천만 달러ë¡� ì¦ê°€í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ìžë³¸ì � ì§€ì¶œì€ 9ì–� 2,400ë§� 달러ë¥� 사용했으ë©�, ìžì‚¬ì£� 매입ê³� ë°°ë‹¹ê¸ˆì€ ì´� 10ì–� 6천만 달러ë¡�, ì� ì¤� 190ë§� 주를 4ì–� 5,500ë§� 달러ì—� 재매입했습니ë‹�. 현금 ìž”ì•¡ì€ 13ì–� 달러였ê³�, ì´� 부채는 5.10% ì´ìžìœ¨ì˜ 4ì–� 달러 채권 발행 í›� 173ì–� 7천만 달러입니ë‹�.

ë™ë¶€ 오하ì´ì˜¤ 사고: ë‚¨ì€ ì¶©ë‹¹ê¸ˆì€ 7ì–� 2,100ë§� 달러(ë³´í—˜ 대ê¸� ì¤‘ì¸ 4,900ë§� 달러ë¥� 제외í•� 순액 6ì–� 7,200ë§� 달러)입니ë‹�. ì� 사건ê³� ê´€ë ¨ëœ ì±…ìž„ ë³´í—˜ 한ë„ëŠ� ëª¨ë‘ ì†Œì§„ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©°, 추가 비용ì´ë‚˜ 벌금 ë°œìƒ ì—¬ë¶€ëŠ� 불확실합니다.

ì „ëžµì � 개발: 2025ë…� 7ì›� 28ì� NSCëŠ� Union Pacificê³¼ì˜ í•©ë³‘ì—� í•©ì˜í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. NSC ì£¼ì‹ 1주는 UP ì£¼ì‹ 1주와 현금 88.82달러ë¡� 전환ë˜ë©°, ì´ëŠ” Surface Transportation Boardì� 승ì¸ì� 조건으로 합니ë‹�. í•´ì§€ 수수료는 25ì–� 달러입니ë‹�. 새로 제정ë� OBBBA ì„¸ë²•ì€ í˜„ìž¬ 세금ê³� ì´ì—° 세금 ê°„ì˜ ì‹œì  ë³€í™”ë¥¼ 예ìƒí•˜ê³  있습니다.

Résultats du T2 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires d'exploitation ferroviaire a augmenté de 2 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 3,11 milliards de dollars, tandis que les charges d'exploitation sont restées quasi stables, réduisant le ratio d'exploitation à 62,2 % (63,4 % ajusté). Le résultat net a progressé de 4 % à 768 millions de dollars ; le BPA dilué a atteint 3,41 $ (+5 %).

Premier semestre 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de 1 % pour atteindre 6,10 milliards de dollars. Le résultat net a bondi de 92 % à 1,52 milliard de dollars (BPA de 6,72 $), principalement grâce à 232 millions de dollars de recouvrements nets liés à l'incident de l'Est de l'Ohio, compensant les charges de l'année précédente. Le ratio d'exploitation ajusté s'est amélioré de 190 points de base pour atteindre 65,6 %.

Trésorerie et capital : Les flux de trésorerie opérationnels ont augmenté à 2,03 milliards de dollars. Les investissements (Capex) ont absorbé 924 millions ; les rachats d'actions et dividendes ont totalisé 1,06 milliard, incluant 1,9 million d'actions rachetées pour 455 millions. La trésorerie s'est terminée à 1,30 milliard ; la dette totale s'élève à 17,37 milliards après l'émission de 400 millions d'obligations à 5,10 %.

Incident de l'Est de l'Ohio : Provisions restantes de 721 millions (net 672 millions après 49 millions en attente d'assurance). Les limites d'assurance responsabilité liées à l'événement sont désormais épuisées ; des coûts ou pénalités supplémentaires restent incertains.

Développements stratégiques : Le 28 juillet 2025, NSC a accepté de fusionner avec Union Pacific. Chaque action NSC sera convertie en une action UP plus 88,82 $ en espèces, sous réserve de l'approbation du Surface Transportation Board ; une pénalité de résiliation de 2,5 milliards s'applique. La nouvelle loi fiscale OBBBA devrait modifier le calendrier entre impôts courants et différés.

Ergebnisse Q2 2025: Die Eisenbahn-Betriebserlöse stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 2 % auf 3,11 Mrd. USD, während die Betriebskosten nahezu stabil blieben, was die Betriebsquote auf 62,2 % (bereinigt 63,4 %) senkte. Der Nettogewinn stieg um 4 % auf 768 Mio. USD; das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) erreichte 3,41 USD (+5 %).

Erstes Halbjahr 2025: Die Erlöse stiegen um 1 % auf 6,10 Mrd. USD. Der Nettogewinn sprang um 92 % auf 1,52 Mrd. USD (EPS 6,72 USD), hauptsächlich weil 232 Mio. USD an Netto-Rückerstattungen aus dem Vorfall im östlichen Ohio vorherige Belastungen ausglichen. Die bereinigte Betriebsquote verbesserte sich um 190 Basispunkte auf 65,6 %.

Barmittel & Kapital: Der operative Cashflow wuchs auf 2,03 Mrd. USD. Investitionen (Capex) beliefen sich auf 924 Mio. USD; Aktienrückkäufe und Dividenden summierten sich auf 1,06 Mrd. USD, darunter 1,9 Mio. zurückgekaufte Aktien für 455 Mio. USD. Der Kassenbestand lag bei 1,30 Mrd. USD; die Gesamtverschuldung beträgt 17,37 Mrd. USD nach Ausgabe von 400 Mio. USD Anleihen mit 5,10 % Zins.

Vorfall im östlichen Ohio: Verbleibende Rückstellung von 721 Mio. USD (netto 672 Mio. USD nach 49 Mio. USD ausstehender Versicherung). Die Haftpflichtversicherungslimits im Zusammenhang mit dem Ereignis sind ausgeschöpft; weitere Kosten oder Strafen sind ungewiss.

Strategische Entwicklungen: Am 28. Juli 2025 vereinbarte NSC die Fusion mit Union Pacific. Jede NSC-Aktie wird in eine UP-Aktie plus 88,82 USD in bar umgewandelt, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch das Surface Transportation Board; eine Vertragsstrafe von 2,5 Mrd. USD gilt. Das neu eingeführte OBBBA-Steuergesetz wird voraussichtlich die zeitliche Verteilung zwischen aktuellen und latenten Steuern verändern.

Positive
  • H1 2025 net income vaulted 92% YoY to $1.52 b, lifting diluted EPS to $6.72.
  • Operating ratio improved to 62.2% in Q2 and 65.6% on an adjusted H1 basis, signalling stronger efficiency.
  • Operating cash flow climbed to $2.03 b, comfortably covering capex and shareholder returns.
  • Union Pacific merger offers $88.82 cash per share plus UP stock, potentially unlocking immediate and long-term value.
Negative
  • $721 m of Eastern Ohio incident liabilities remain, and insurance for that event is exhausted.
  • Total debt rose to $17.37 b after issuing new 5.10% senior notes, keeping leverage high.
  • Merger completion hinges on STB approval; a $2.5 b termination fee increases downside if the deal fails.
  • Fuel surcharge revenue fell sharply, dampening revenue per unit and exposing earnings to fuel-price swings.

Insights

TL;DR: Solid margin gains, cash flow strength, and proposed UP merger raise shareholder value.

Revenue growth was modest but efficiency gains dropped the Q2 operating ratio to 62.2%, its best showing since the incident. Insurance recoveries turned last year’s drag into a 92% H1 earnings surge. Free cash flow comfortably funded buybacks and dividends, underscoring liquidity despite $400 m of new notes. The all-stock-plus-cash Union Pacific deal provides immediate $88.82 cash and upside via UP shares, implying a premium to undisturbed trading levels. Key watch-items are STB approval, integration risk, and lingering environmental liabilities.

TL;DR: Liability overhang and merger-approval uncertainty temper otherwise improving fundamentals.

NSC still carries $721 m in incident accruals, and insurance coverage tied to that derailment is exhausted, leaving shareholders exposed to additional environmental, civil and FRA penalties. Net debt of c.$16.0 b and a fresh $400 m note keep leverage elevated. The $2.5 b breakup fee embedded in the UP merger heightens deal-failure risk, and STB scrutiny of Class-I consolidation could prolong closing. Operationally, lower fuel surcharges dragged on revenue per unit, hinting at margin sensitivity should fuel prices rebound.

Risultati Q2 2025: I ricavi operativi ferroviari sono aumentati del 2% su base annua, raggiungendo 3,11 miliardi di dollari, mentre le spese operative sono rimaste quasi stabili, riducendo il rapporto operativo al 62,2% (63,4% rettificato). L'utile netto è cresciuto del 4%, attestandosi a 768 milioni di dollari; l'EPS diluito ha raggiunto 3,41 dollari (+5%).

Primo semestre 2025: I ricavi sono aumentati dell'1%, toccando 6,10 miliardi di dollari. L'utile netto è salito del 92% a 1,52 miliardi di dollari (EPS di 6,72 dollari), principalmente grazie a 232 milioni di dollari di recuperi netti dall'incidente nell'Est Ohio che hanno compensato le spese dell'anno precedente. Il rapporto operativo rettificato è migliorato di 190 punti base, arrivando al 65,6%.

Liquidità e capitale: Il flusso di cassa operativo è cresciuto a 2,03 miliardi di dollari. Gli investimenti in capitale hanno assorbito 924 milioni di dollari; riacquisti di azioni e dividendi hanno totalizzato 1,06 miliardi di dollari, inclusi 1,9 milioni di azioni riacquistate per 455 milioni di dollari. La liquidità finale è stata di 1,30 miliardi di dollari; il debito totale ammonta a 17,37 miliardi di dollari dopo l’emissione di 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5,10%.

Incidente nell'Est Ohio: L'accantonamento residuo è di 721 milioni di dollari (netto 672 milioni dopo 49 milioni in attesa di assicurazione). I limiti della polizza assicurativa legata all'evento sono esauriti; eventuali costi o sanzioni ulteriori sono ancora incerti.

Sviluppi strategici: Il 28 luglio 2025 NSC ha concordato la fusione con Union Pacific. Ogni azione NSC sarà convertita in un'azione UP più 88,82 dollari in contanti, subordinatamente all'approvazione del Surface Transportation Board; è prevista una penale di 2,5 miliardi di dollari in caso di recesso. La nuova legge fiscale OBBBA dovrebbe modificare la tempistica tra imposte correnti e differite.

Resultados del Q2 2025: Los ingresos operativos ferroviarios aumentaron un 2% interanual hasta 3,11 mil millones de dólares, mientras que los gastos operativos se mantuvieron casi estables, reduciendo la ratio operativa al 62,2% (63,4% ajustado). El ingreso neto creció un 4% hasta 768 millones de dólares; el BPA diluido alcanzó 3,41 dólares (+5%).

Primer semestre 2025: Los ingresos subieron un 1% hasta 6,10 mil millones de dólares. El ingreso neto se incrementó un 92% hasta 1,52 mil millones de dólares (BPA de 6,72 dólares), principalmente debido a 232 millones de dólares en recuperaciones netas por el incidente en el Este de Ohio que compensaron cargos del año anterior. La ratio operativa ajustada mejoró 190 puntos básicos hasta 65,6%.

Flujo de caja y capital: El flujo de caja operativo creció a 2,03 mil millones de dólares. La inversión en capital consumió 924 millones; recompras y dividendos totalizaron 1,06 mil millones, incluyendo 1,9 millones de acciones recompradas por 455 millones. El efectivo finalizó en 1,30 mil millones; la deuda total es de 17,37 mil millones tras emitir 400 millones en bonos al 5,10%.

Incidente en el Este de Ohio: La provisión restante es de 721 millones (neto 672 millones tras 49 millones pendientes de seguro). Los límites del seguro de responsabilidad vinculados al evento están agotados; costos o sanciones adicionales son inciertos.

Desarrollos estratégicos: El 28 de julio de 2025 NSC acordó fusionarse con Union Pacific. Cada acción de NSC se convertirá en una acción de UP más 88,82 dólares en efectivo, sujeto a la aprobación del Surface Transportation Board; se aplica una penalización por terminación de 2,5 mil millones. La nueva ley fiscal OBBBA probablemente modificará la calendarización entre impuestos corrientes y diferidos.

2025ë…� 2분기 실ì : ì² ë„ ì˜ì—… 수ìµì€ ì „ë…„ 대ë¹� 2% ì¦ê°€í•� 31ì–� 1천만 달러ë¥� 기ë¡í–ˆìœ¼ë©�, ì˜ì—…ë¹„ìš©ì€ ê±°ì˜ ë³€ë™ì´ 없어 ì˜ì—…비율ì� 62.2%(ì¡°ì • í›� 63.4%)ë¡� 개선ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�. 순ì´ìµì€ 4% ì¦ê°€í•� 7ì–� 6,800ë§� 달러였ê³�, í¬ì„ 주당순ì´ì�(EPS)ì€ 3.41달러ë¡� 5% ìƒìŠ¹í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤.

2025ë…� ìƒë°˜ê¸�: ë§¤ì¶œì€ 1% ì¦ê°€í•� 61ì–� 달러ë¥� 기ë¡í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 순ì´ìµì€ 92% 급ì¦í•� 15ì–� 2천만 달러(주당순ì´ì� 6.72달러)ë¡�, ì´ëŠ” 주로 ë™ë¶€ 오하ì´ì˜¤ 사고 ê´€ë � 순회복금 2ì–� 3,200ë§� 달러가 ì „ë…„ 비용ì� ìƒì‡„했기 때문입니ë‹�. ì¡°ì •ë� ì˜ì—…ë¹„ìœ¨ì€ 190bp 개선ë˜ì–´ 65.6%ì—� ë„달했습니다.

현금 ë°� ìžë³¸: ì˜ì—… 현금 íë¦„ì€ 20ì–� 3천만 달러ë¡� ì¦ê°€í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ìžë³¸ì � ì§€ì¶œì€ 9ì–� 2,400ë§� 달러ë¥� 사용했으ë©�, ìžì‚¬ì£� 매입ê³� ë°°ë‹¹ê¸ˆì€ ì´� 10ì–� 6천만 달러ë¡�, ì� ì¤� 190ë§� 주를 4ì–� 5,500ë§� 달러ì—� 재매입했습니ë‹�. 현금 ìž”ì•¡ì€ 13ì–� 달러였ê³�, ì´� 부채는 5.10% ì´ìžìœ¨ì˜ 4ì–� 달러 채권 발행 í›� 173ì–� 7천만 달러입니ë‹�.

ë™ë¶€ 오하ì´ì˜¤ 사고: ë‚¨ì€ ì¶©ë‹¹ê¸ˆì€ 7ì–� 2,100ë§� 달러(ë³´í—˜ 대ê¸� ì¤‘ì¸ 4,900ë§� 달러ë¥� 제외í•� 순액 6ì–� 7,200ë§� 달러)입니ë‹�. ì� 사건ê³� ê´€ë ¨ëœ ì±…ìž„ ë³´í—˜ 한ë„ëŠ� ëª¨ë‘ ì†Œì§„ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©°, 추가 비용ì´ë‚˜ 벌금 ë°œìƒ ì—¬ë¶€ëŠ� 불확실합니다.

ì „ëžµì � 개발: 2025ë…� 7ì›� 28ì� NSCëŠ� Union Pacificê³¼ì˜ í•©ë³‘ì—� í•©ì˜í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. NSC ì£¼ì‹ 1주는 UP ì£¼ì‹ 1주와 현금 88.82달러ë¡� 전환ë˜ë©°, ì´ëŠ” Surface Transportation Boardì� 승ì¸ì� 조건으로 합니ë‹�. í•´ì§€ 수수료는 25ì–� 달러입니ë‹�. 새로 제정ë� OBBBA ì„¸ë²•ì€ í˜„ìž¬ 세금ê³� ì´ì—° 세금 ê°„ì˜ ì‹œì  ë³€í™”ë¥¼ 예ìƒí•˜ê³  있습니다.

Résultats du T2 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires d'exploitation ferroviaire a augmenté de 2 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 3,11 milliards de dollars, tandis que les charges d'exploitation sont restées quasi stables, réduisant le ratio d'exploitation à 62,2 % (63,4 % ajusté). Le résultat net a progressé de 4 % à 768 millions de dollars ; le BPA dilué a atteint 3,41 $ (+5 %).

Premier semestre 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de 1 % pour atteindre 6,10 milliards de dollars. Le résultat net a bondi de 92 % à 1,52 milliard de dollars (BPA de 6,72 $), principalement grâce à 232 millions de dollars de recouvrements nets liés à l'incident de l'Est de l'Ohio, compensant les charges de l'année précédente. Le ratio d'exploitation ajusté s'est amélioré de 190 points de base pour atteindre 65,6 %.

Trésorerie et capital : Les flux de trésorerie opérationnels ont augmenté à 2,03 milliards de dollars. Les investissements (Capex) ont absorbé 924 millions ; les rachats d'actions et dividendes ont totalisé 1,06 milliard, incluant 1,9 million d'actions rachetées pour 455 millions. La trésorerie s'est terminée à 1,30 milliard ; la dette totale s'élève à 17,37 milliards après l'émission de 400 millions d'obligations à 5,10 %.

Incident de l'Est de l'Ohio : Provisions restantes de 721 millions (net 672 millions après 49 millions en attente d'assurance). Les limites d'assurance responsabilité liées à l'événement sont désormais épuisées ; des coûts ou pénalités supplémentaires restent incertains.

Développements stratégiques : Le 28 juillet 2025, NSC a accepté de fusionner avec Union Pacific. Chaque action NSC sera convertie en une action UP plus 88,82 $ en espèces, sous réserve de l'approbation du Surface Transportation Board ; une pénalité de résiliation de 2,5 milliards s'applique. La nouvelle loi fiscale OBBBA devrait modifier le calendrier entre impôts courants et différés.

Ergebnisse Q2 2025: Die Eisenbahn-Betriebserlöse stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 2 % auf 3,11 Mrd. USD, während die Betriebskosten nahezu stabil blieben, was die Betriebsquote auf 62,2 % (bereinigt 63,4 %) senkte. Der Nettogewinn stieg um 4 % auf 768 Mio. USD; das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) erreichte 3,41 USD (+5 %).

Erstes Halbjahr 2025: Die Erlöse stiegen um 1 % auf 6,10 Mrd. USD. Der Nettogewinn sprang um 92 % auf 1,52 Mrd. USD (EPS 6,72 USD), hauptsächlich weil 232 Mio. USD an Netto-Rückerstattungen aus dem Vorfall im östlichen Ohio vorherige Belastungen ausglichen. Die bereinigte Betriebsquote verbesserte sich um 190 Basispunkte auf 65,6 %.

Barmittel & Kapital: Der operative Cashflow wuchs auf 2,03 Mrd. USD. Investitionen (Capex) beliefen sich auf 924 Mio. USD; Aktienrückkäufe und Dividenden summierten sich auf 1,06 Mrd. USD, darunter 1,9 Mio. zurückgekaufte Aktien für 455 Mio. USD. Der Kassenbestand lag bei 1,30 Mrd. USD; die Gesamtverschuldung beträgt 17,37 Mrd. USD nach Ausgabe von 400 Mio. USD Anleihen mit 5,10 % Zins.

Vorfall im östlichen Ohio: Verbleibende Rückstellung von 721 Mio. USD (netto 672 Mio. USD nach 49 Mio. USD ausstehender Versicherung). Die Haftpflichtversicherungslimits im Zusammenhang mit dem Ereignis sind ausgeschöpft; weitere Kosten oder Strafen sind ungewiss.

Strategische Entwicklungen: Am 28. Juli 2025 vereinbarte NSC die Fusion mit Union Pacific. Jede NSC-Aktie wird in eine UP-Aktie plus 88,82 USD in bar umgewandelt, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch das Surface Transportation Board; eine Vertragsstrafe von 2,5 Mrd. USD gilt. Das neu eingeführte OBBBA-Steuergesetz wird voraussichtlich die zeitliche Verteilung zwischen aktuellen und latenten Steuern verändern.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2025

 

 

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Wisconsin

001-34095

39-1576570

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

401 Charmany Drive

 

Madison, Wisconsin

 

53719

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 608 238-8008

 

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

FBIZ

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 29, 2025, First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) posted an investor presentation to its website www.firstbusiness.bank under the “Investor Relations” tab. The information included in the presentation provides an overview of the Company’s recent operating performance, financial condition, and business strategy. The Company intends to use this presentation from time to time when the Company's executives interact with shareholders, analysts and other third parties. A copy of the registrant’s presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being “furnished” pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K, and will not, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will any of such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

 99.1

Slides from Investor Presentation.

 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

July 29, 2025

FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

By:

/s/ Brian D. Spielmann

Name:

Brian D. Spielmann

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 


FAQ

What was Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q2 2025 diluted EPS?

Diluted EPS was $3.41, up 5% year-over-year.

How did the Q2 2025 operating ratio compare with last year?

The GAAP operating ratio improved to 62.2% from 62.8% in Q2 2024.

What liabilities remain from the Eastern Ohio incident?

NSC has an outstanding accrual of $721 m (net $672 m after pending insurance) and no remaining incident-related liability insurance limits.

What will NSC shareholders receive if the Union Pacific merger closes?

Each NSC share will be converted into one Union Pacific share plus $88.82 in cash, subject to regulatory approvals.

How many shares did Norfolk Southern repurchase in H1 2025?

The company repurchased 1.9 million shares for about $455 million.

What were the main revenue drivers in Q2 2025?

Merchandise revenue rose 4% on higher volumes, intermodal was flat, and coal dipped 1% as lower pricing offset volume gains.
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