UNP Union Pacific Corp

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): April 23, 2015 (April 23, 2015)

 

 

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 544-5000

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 23, 2015, Union Pacific Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

 

99.1Press Release of Union Pacific Corporation, dated April 23, 2015, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

 

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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.

 

Dated: April 23, 2015

 

 

 

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Exhibit Index

 

99.1Press Release of Union Pacific Corporation, dated April 23, 2015.

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Union Pacific Reports First Quarter Results

First Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share up 9 Percent

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

First Quarter Results

 

Omaha, Neb., April 23, 2015 – Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2015 first quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 billion, or $1.19 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2014.

“Union Pacific achieved 9 percent earnings per share growth in the first quarter, as solid core pricing gains were partially offset by a sharp drop in volume,” said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific president and chief executive officer. “While we took actions during the quarter to adjust for the volume decline, we did not run an efficient operation. We are taking the steps to align our resources with current demand, while remaining agile in an ever-changing environment.”

 

 

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First Quarter Summary

Operating revenue of $5.6 billion was flat in the first quarter 2015 versus the first quarter 2014. First quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, declined 2 percent compared to 2014. Volume declines in coal, industrial products, intermodal and chemicals more than offset the growth in automotive and agricultural products. In addition:

Summary of First Quarter Freight Revenues

 

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2015 Outlook

“We’ve had some challenges to start off the year, but we’re taking the steps needed to work through those challenges and realize the opportunities we see ahead,” Fritz said. “We expect to see solid improvement in network performance and cost efficiency over the coming months. As we leverage the strengths of our diverse franchise, we continue to be intently focused on safety, service and shareholder returns.”

 

About Union Pacific

Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America’s transportation infrastructure.  The railroad’s diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific  serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

 

Investor contact is Mike Staffenbeal, (402) 544-4227.

 

Media contact is Aaron Hunt, (402) 544-0100.

Supplemental financial information is attached. 

 

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This presentation and related materials contain statements about the Corporation’s future that are not statements of historical fact, including specifically the statements regarding the Corporation’s expectations with respect to economic conditions and demand levels; and its ability to generate financial returns, improve network performance and cost efficiency, provide quality customer service, and provide returns to its shareholders.  These statements are, or will be, forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements also generally include, without limitation, information or statements regarding:  projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ business, financial, and operational results, and future economic performance;  and management’s beliefs, expectations, goals, and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times that, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.  Forward-looking information, including expectations regarding operational and financial improvements and the Corporation’s future performance or results are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statement.  Important factors, including risk factors, could affect the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Information regarding risk factors and other cautionary information are available in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 6, 2015.  The Corporation updates information regarding risk factors if circumstances require such updates in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q and its subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K (or such other reports that may be filed with the SEC).  

Forward-looking statements speak only as of, and are based only upon information available on, the date the statements were made.  The Corporation assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information.  If the Corporation does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Corporation will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.  References to our website are provided for convenience and, therefore, information on or available through the website is not, and should not be deemed to be, incorporated by reference herein.

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

 

 

*On June 6, 2014, we completed a two-for-one stock split, effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. All references to common shares and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split for all periods presented.

 

 

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Freight Revenues Statistics (unaudited)

 

 

*Each intermodal container or trailer equals one carload.

 

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)

 

 

*  Adjusted Debt to Capital is a non-GAAP measure; however, management believes that it is an important measure in evaluating our financial performance. See page 6 for a reconciliation to GAAP.

 

 

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 

 

*The 2015 dividends paid amount includes the fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $438 million, which was paid on January 2, 2015, as well as the first quarter 2015 dividend of $484 million, which was paid on March 30, 2015.  Beginning in 2015, the timing of the dividend declaration and payable dates was aligned to occur within the same quarter.

 

**Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure; however, management believes that it is an important measure in evaluating our financial performance and measures our ability to generate cash without additional external financing.

 

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Operating and Performance Statistics (unaudited)

 

 

*Fuel consumption is computed as follows: gallons of fuel consumed divided by gross ton-miles in thousands.    

 

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliation to GAAP

 

 

*  Total debt divided by total debt plus equity. Management believes this is an important measure in evaluating our balance sheet strength and is important in managing our credit ratios and financing relationships.

 

 

 

 

*Total debt plus net present value of operating leases plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation divided by total debt plus net present value of operating leases plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation plus equity. Operating leases were discounted using 4.9% at March 31, 2015, and 5.3% at December 31, 2014. The discount rate reflects our effective interest rate. Management believes this is an important measure in evaluating the total amount of leverage in our capital structure including off-balance sheet lease obligations.

 

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