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NSC · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed March 27, 2026

Norfolk Southern Corp — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
March 27, 2026
Ticker
NSC
Accession
0001193125-26-127629
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Norfolk Southern's board urges shareholders to vote FOR items 1–3 at the 2026 annual meeting.

About Norfolk Southern Corp
Market cap
$69.1B
1Y TSR
+26.9%
3Y TSR
+15.1%
Board grade
C+
Sector
Industrials
CEO
Mark R George
Last annual meeting: May 7, 2026 · View full Norfolk Southern Corp profile →
DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

 

Filed by the Registrant

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

 

Check the appropriate box:

 

Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2))

 

Definitive Proxy Statement

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12

 

Norfolk Southern Corporation

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

No fee required.

 

Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

 

Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

 


 

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN® P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Your vote matters! Norfolk Southern Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 AM, Eastern Daylight Time You may attend the meeting via the Internet and vote during the meeting. Please visit www.proxydocs.com/NSC for more details. You must register to attend the meeting online and/or participate at www.proxydocs.com/NSC For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and attend the meeting, go to www.proxydocs.com/NSC To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12-digit control number in the box below. You will also need to use this control number to attend the Annual Meeting. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the Internet. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper package in time for this year's meeting, you must make this request on or before April 27, 2026. SEE REVERSE FOR FULL AGENDA Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved Meeting Materials: Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement & Annual Report on Form 10-K Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting To Be Held on May 7, 2026, for Shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods: Internet: www.investorelections.com/NSC Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com* If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions, or other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material. Your control number Have the 12-digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions.

 


 

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN® Norfolk Southern Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE: FOR ON ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3 ITEMS 1. Election of Directors 1a Richard H. Anderson 1b William Clyburn, Jr. 1c Philip S. Davidson 1d Francesca A. DeBiase 1e Marcela E. Donadio 1f Sameh Fahmy 1g Mark R. George 1h Mary K. Heitkamp 1i John C. Huffard, Jr. 1j Christopher T. Jones 1k Gilbert H. Lamphere 1l Lori J. Ryerkerk 2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as Norfolk Southern's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026. 3. Approval of the advisory resolution on executive compensation, as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. NOTE: In addition, in their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 


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Frequently asked questions

When did Norfolk Southern Corp file this DEFA14A?
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on March 27, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-127629.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Norfolk Southern's board urges shareholders to vote FOR items 1–3 at the 2026 annual meeting. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Norfolk Southern Corp's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Norfolk Southern Corp has filed under CIK 702165, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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