America's largest railroad by route mileage, Union Pacific hauls freight across 23 western states, moving grain, coal, chemicals, cars, and intermodal containers between West and Gulf Coast ports and Midwest and Eastern gateways. Founded in 1862 by the Pacific Railway Act signed by Abraham Lincoln, it built the eastern half of the first transcontinental railroad, meeting the Central Pacific in Utah, where the famous golden spike was driven in 1869. Its name reflects its mission: linking the Union with the Pacific.
Union Pacific shareholders elect 11 directors and approve say-on-pay at 2026 annual meeting
Union Pacific held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026, via live audio webinar, with a quorum of 90.76% (538,870,394 of 593,678,300 shares present).
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All 11 director nominees were elected to one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting; each received a majority of votes for, with the lowest vote total being 453,856,480 for Michael R. McCarthy.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, with 506,109,723 votes for, 31,880,708 against, and 879,963 abstentions.
The advisory 'Say on Pay' proposal to approve executive compensation was approved, with 454,118,030 votes for, 24,436,114 against, and 2,241,179 abstentions.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the results of these shareholder votes.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern file STB application to combine into first transcontinental railroad
On December 19, 2025, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board seeking approval of their proposed merger.
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The companies entered into a merger agreement on July 29, 2025, to create America's first transcontinental railroad.
The application is nearly 7,000 pages and includes over 2,000 letters of support; shareholders at both companies voted 99% in favor.
The combined network would span 50,000 route miles, connect 43 states and more than 100 ports, and convert 10,000 interline lanes to single-line service.
The companies expect to eliminate 2,400 daily rail car handlings, convert 2 million truckloads to rail annually, and invest $2.1 billion in incremental capital.
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7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Union Pacific elects W. Anthony Will to its Board of Directors, effective January 5, 2026.
Will will serve on the Board's Audit and Finance Committees.
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W. Anthony Will, age 60, was elected to Union Pacific Corporation's Board of Directors, effective January 5, 2026.
Will is currently President and CEO of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., retiring from that role on January 4, 2026.
The Board determined Will is independent under NYSE listing standards and has no material relationship with the Company.
A press release regarding the appointment was issued on December 12, 2025.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Union Pacific shareholders approve share issuance for Norfolk Southern merger
At a special meeting on November 14, 2025, Union Pacific shareholders approved the issuance of common stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement with Norfolk Southern, with 465,888,036 votes for, 2,214,119 against, and 786,729 abstentions.
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The Adjournment Proposal was also approved (443,263,243 for, 24,770,175 against, 855,466 abstentions), but no adjournment was needed.
A quorum of approximately 79% of outstanding shares (468,888,884 of 593,127,035 shares) was present at the meeting.
The merger remains subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Surface Transportation Board, and other customary closing conditions.
Union Pacific issued a press release on November 14, 2025, announcing the results, with 99.5% of votes cast in favor of the transaction.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits