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Canadian National Railway Company (CN), listed on the NYSE under the symbol CNI, is a North American line-haul railroad that regularly issues news about its operations, financial performance, and role in the transportation and warehousing sector. CN reports that it moves more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods each year over a nearly 20,000-mile rail network connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
News about CN often highlights operational milestones, such as record grain movement from Western Canada. The company has announced multiple consecutive record months and record years for grain shipments, underscoring the importance of agricultural traffic on its network. These updates provide insight into how CN collaborates with farmers and supply chain partners to move large grain volumes safely and efficiently.
CN’s news flow also includes corporate and financial items such as dividend declarations, upcoming quarterly and full-year results announcements, and participation in investor conferences. The company regularly communicates details of conference calls and webcasts where senior officers review financial and operating results and discuss the railway’s outlook.
Regulatory and competitive developments are another focus of CN’s news. The company has issued statements and filed motions with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board related to a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, raising concerns about competition and the completeness of the merger application. In addition, CN publishes stories about its community involvement, including its Railroaders in the Community program and corporate giving pillars of People, Safety, and Environment.
Investors and observers who follow CNI news can use this stream of announcements to monitor CN’s operational performance, regulatory positions, community initiatives, and key financial communications.
Kansas City Southern (KSU) announced that its Board of Directors has deemed Canadian Pacific's (CP) revised proposal a "Company Superior Proposal" compared to its current merger agreement with Canadian National Railway Company (CNI). The proposal includes exchanging each share of KSU common stock for 2.884 shares of CP and $90 in cash, with KSU preferred stockholders receiving $37.50 in cash. KSU plans to terminate its agreement with CNI and may accept CP's offer pending negotiation rights for CNI.
TCI Fund Management has retained Kingsdale Advisors to advise on halting Canadian National Railway's (CNI) pursuit of Kansas City Southern (KCS) and to upgrade its board of directors. TCI, owning over 5% of CN valued at $4 billion, plans to requisition a special meeting to nominate new directors and appoint a new CEO. TCI criticizes CN’s recent actions as reckless, suggesting the board lacks railroad expertise and has mismanaged the KCS bid, risking financial and reputational damage. TCI proposes Jim Vena as a suitable CEO candidate to improve operational performance.
Kansas City Southern (KSU) has adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled for September 24, 2021, to vote on the proposed merger with CN (CNI). The meeting will now take place at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, with stockholders of record as of July 1, 2021, allowed to vote. The KCS Board of Directors is committed to evaluating options in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.
Further information about the merger process is available through the respective SEC filings by both companies.
Kansas City Southern (KSU) announced an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), reiterating terms similar to a previous proposal made on August 10, 2021. The offer includes 2.884 shares of CP and $90 in cash for each KCS common share, with preferred stockholders receiving $37.50 in cash. The KCS Board will evaluate this proposal in light of its existing agreement with CN, which offers $325 per share of KCS stock. Financial advisors involved are BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley, with multiple legal counsels aiding KCS.
Kansas City Southern (KSU) expressed disappointment following the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) decision to deny CN's proposed voting trust related to their merger agreement. KCS is currently evaluating its options in collaboration with CN. Consequently, KCS plans to adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled for September 3, 2021, where stockholders were to vote on the merger agreement with CN. This delay highlights ongoing regulatory challenges affecting the proposed merger.
On August 31, 2021, CN expressed disappointment over the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) decision against its joint voting trust application with Kansas City Southern (KCS). The company is currently evaluating its options following this ruling. Despite this setback, CN remains confident that the proposed merger is beneficial for the public interest, enhancing competition and supply chain efficiency across North America. CN emphasizes strong support from stakeholders for the merger, which aims to establish a premier railway service connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) has adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the merger with Canadian National (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) until September 3, 2021. Stockholders of record as of July 1, 2021, are eligible to vote. The Surface Transportation Board is reviewing the joint voting trust application, with a decision expected by August 31, 2021. The merger, valued at $325 per share, includes $200 in cash and 1.129 CN shares per KCS share. KCS's Board recommends stockholders vote in favor of the merger.
CN (TSX: CNR; NYSE: CNI) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) will present at the Deutsche Bank Virtual Transportation Conference on August 17, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. ET. CEO JJ Ruest and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer will discuss the strategic advantages of their proposed merger, aiming to create a leading railway for the 21st century. A live webcast will be available on both companies' investor websites, with a replay accessible afterward. This merger aims to enhance operational efficiencies and expand service coverage across North America.
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