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On 28 July 2025 Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") signed an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). The two-step transaction will give NSC holders 1 UNP common share + $88.82 cash for each NSC share; NSC will become a wholly-owned UNP subsidiary and its stock will be delisted from the NYSE.

Three NSC directors (including Mark George and Richard Anderson) will join the UNP board at closing. Key closing conditions include approvals from both shareholder bases, NYSE listing of the new UNP shares, clearance from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, an effective Form S-4, and the absence of material adverse changes. Either party may terminate if the deal is not completed by 28 Jan 2028. Termination safeguards comprise a $2.5 billion fee payable by UNP for regulatory failure and a separate $2.5 billion reciprocal fee tied to board recommendation changes or superior proposals.

Il 28 luglio 2025 Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") ha firmato un Accordo e Piano di Fusione con Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). L'operazione in due fasi offrirà agli azionisti NSC 1 azione ordinaria UNP + 88,82 USD in contanti per ogni azione NSC; NSC diventerà una controllata interamente posseduta da UNP e le sue azioni saranno ritirate dalla quotazione al NYSE.

Tre amministratori NSC (tra cui Mark George e Richard Anderson) entreranno nel consiglio di amministrazione di UNP alla chiusura. Le condizioni chiave per la chiusura includono l'approvazione da parte di entrambe le assemblee degli azionisti, la quotazione delle nuove azioni UNP al NYSE, l'autorizzazione del Surface Transportation Board degli Stati Uniti, un modulo S-4 efficace e l'assenza di cambiamenti materiali negativi. Entrambe le parti possono recedere se l'accordo non viene completato entro il 28 gennaio 2028. Le clausole di tutela prevedono un pagamento di 2,5 miliardi di dollari da parte di UNP in caso di mancata approvazione regolatoria e un pagamento reciproco separato di 2,5 miliardi di dollari legato a modifiche nelle raccomandazioni del consiglio o a proposte superiori.

El 28 de julio de 2025 Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") firmó un Acuerdo y Plan de Fusión con Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). La transacción en dos pasos otorgará a los accionistas de NSC 1 acción común de UNP + 88,82 USD en efectivo por cada acción de NSC; NSC se convertirá en una subsidiaria de propiedad total de UNP y sus acciones serán retiradas de la cotización en la NYSE.

Tres directores de NSC (incluyendo a Mark George y Richard Anderson) se unirán a la junta directiva de UNP al cierre. Las condiciones clave para el cierre incluyen aprobaciones de ambas bases de accionistas, la cotización de las nuevas acciones de UNP en la NYSE, la autorización de la Junta de Transporte Terrestre de EE. UU., un Formulario S-4 efectivo y la ausencia de cambios adversos materiales. Cualquiera de las partes puede rescindir si el acuerdo no se completa antes del 28 de enero de 2028. Las salvaguardas de terminación comprenden una tarifa de 2.5 mil millones de dólares pagadera por UNP por falla regulatoria y una tarifa recíproca separada de 2.5 mil millones de dólares vinculada a cambios en la recomendación del consejo o propuestas superiores.

2025년 7월 28일 Norfolk Southern Corp.("NSC")는 Union Pacific Corp.("UNP")와 합병 계약 및 계획서를 체결했습니다. 이 2단계 거래는 NSC 주주들에게 NSC 주식 1주당 UNP 보통주 1주 + 현금 88.82달러를 제공하며, NSC는 UNP의 완전 자회사로 편입되고 NYSE 상장 폐지됩니다.

Mark George와 Richard Anderson을 포함한 NSC 이사 3명이 거래 종료 시 UNP 이사회에 합류합니다. 주요 종료 조건으로는 양측 주주 승인, 신규 UNP 주식의 NYSE 상장, 미국 지상교통위원회 승인, 유효한 Form S-4 제출, 중대한 부정적 변화 부재 등이 있습니다. 거래가 2028년 1월 28일까지 완료되지 않으면 어느 쪽도 계약을 해지할 수 있습니다. 해지 보호 조항에는 규제 실패 시 UNP가 지불하는 25억 달러 위약금과 이사회 권고 변경 또는 우수 제안과 관련된 별도의 25억 달러 상호 위약금이 포함됩니다.

Le 28 juillet 2025, Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") a signé un Accord et Plan de Fusion avec Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). La transaction en deux étapes offrira aux détenteurs NSC 1 action ordinaire UNP + 88,82 $ en espèces pour chaque action NSC ; NSC deviendra une filiale à 100 % d’UNP et ses actions seront retirées de la cote du NYSE.

Trois administrateurs de NSC (dont Mark George et Richard Anderson) rejoindront le conseil d’administration d’UNP à la clôture. Les conditions clés de clôture comprennent l’approbation des deux bases d’actionnaires, la cotation des nouvelles actions UNP au NYSE, l’approbation du Surface Transportation Board américain, un formulaire S-4 effectif et l’absence de changements défavorables importants. Chaque partie peut résilier si la transaction n’est pas finalisée avant le 28 janvier 2028. Les garanties de résiliation incluent des frais de 2,5 milliards de dollars payables par UNP en cas d’échec réglementaire et des frais réciproques distincts de 2,5 milliards de dollars liés à des modifications de la recommandation du conseil ou à des propositions supérieures.

Am 28. Juli 2025 unterzeichnete Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") eine Vereinbarung und Fusionsplan mit Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). Die zweistufige Transaktion gewährt NSC-Aktionären je NSC-Aktie 1 UNP-Stammaktie + 88,82 USD in bar; NSC wird eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von UNP und ihre Aktien werden von der NYSE genommen.

Drei NSC-Direktoren (darunter Mark George und Richard Anderson) werden zum Abschluss dem UNP-Vorstand beitreten. Wichtige Abschlussbedingungen umfassen die Zustimmung beider Aktionärsgruppen, die NYSE-Notierung der neuen UNP-Aktien, die Freigabe durch das US Surface Transportation Board, einen wirksamen Formular S-4 und das Fehlen wesentlicher negativer Änderungen. Jede Partei kann kündigen, wenn der Deal nicht bis zum 28. Januar 2028 abgeschlossen ist. Kündigungsschutz umfasst eine 2,5 Milliarden Dollar Gebühr, die von UNP bei regulatorischem Scheitern zu zahlen ist sowie eine separate 2,5 Milliarden Dollar Gegengebühr im Zusammenhang mit Änderungen der Vorstandsempfehlung oder besseren Angeboten.

Positive
  • Attractive consideration: each NSC share converts into 1 UNP share plus $88.82 in cash, blending immediate liquidity with future upside.
  • Board representation: three current NSC directors will join the post-merger UNP board, ensuring stakeholder continuity.
  • Robust safeguards: $2.5 billion termination fees (plus a separate $2.5 billion regulatory-related fee from UNP) protect NSC shareholders if the deal collapses.
Negative
  • Regulatory uncertainty: the merger requires U.S. Surface Transportation Board approval, historically a lengthy and unpredictable process for Class I railroad combinations.
  • Extended timeline: parties may terminate if not closed by 28 Jan 2028, implying multi-year execution risk.
  • Loss of independent listing: NSC shares will be delisted from NYSE upon completion, eliminating standalone investment exposure.

Insights

TL;DR – Cash-plus-stock deal offers immediate liquidity and long-term upside; sizable break fees protect NSC holders.

The consideration mix (cash + UNP shares) gives NSC investors both near-term value realization and continued participation in Class I railroad economics via UNP equity. Three NSC directors on the combined board provide continuity. Break-up fees totalling $2.5 billion (and an additional $2.5 billion for regulatory failure by UNP) materially discourage competing bids or deal abandonment, enhancing closing certainty from an NSC perspective. Overall, financial terms appear accretive and governance concessions are meaningful.

TL;DR – Deal faces significant STB scrutiny; long outside date highlights execution risk.

Class I rail combinations historically attract rigorous review by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board. Required clearance, plus dual shareholder votes and S-4 effectiveness, extends the timeline to an outside date of Jan 2028, signaling potential for protracted negotiations. While break fees compensate NSC if approvals fail, investors should weigh timing risk and the possibility of adverse STB conditions that could erode deal value or strategic rationale.

Il 28 luglio 2025 Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") ha firmato un Accordo e Piano di Fusione con Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). L'operazione in due fasi offrirà agli azionisti NSC 1 azione ordinaria UNP + 88,82 USD in contanti per ogni azione NSC; NSC diventerà una controllata interamente posseduta da UNP e le sue azioni saranno ritirate dalla quotazione al NYSE.

Tre amministratori NSC (tra cui Mark George e Richard Anderson) entreranno nel consiglio di amministrazione di UNP alla chiusura. Le condizioni chiave per la chiusura includono l'approvazione da parte di entrambe le assemblee degli azionisti, la quotazione delle nuove azioni UNP al NYSE, l'autorizzazione del Surface Transportation Board degli Stati Uniti, un modulo S-4 efficace e l'assenza di cambiamenti materiali negativi. Entrambe le parti possono recedere se l'accordo non viene completato entro il 28 gennaio 2028. Le clausole di tutela prevedono un pagamento di 2,5 miliardi di dollari da parte di UNP in caso di mancata approvazione regolatoria e un pagamento reciproco separato di 2,5 miliardi di dollari legato a modifiche nelle raccomandazioni del consiglio o a proposte superiori.

El 28 de julio de 2025 Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") firmó un Acuerdo y Plan de Fusión con Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). La transacción en dos pasos otorgará a los accionistas de NSC 1 acción común de UNP + 88,82 USD en efectivo por cada acción de NSC; NSC se convertirá en una subsidiaria de propiedad total de UNP y sus acciones serán retiradas de la cotización en la NYSE.

Tres directores de NSC (incluyendo a Mark George y Richard Anderson) se unirán a la junta directiva de UNP al cierre. Las condiciones clave para el cierre incluyen aprobaciones de ambas bases de accionistas, la cotización de las nuevas acciones de UNP en la NYSE, la autorización de la Junta de Transporte Terrestre de EE. UU., un Formulario S-4 efectivo y la ausencia de cambios adversos materiales. Cualquiera de las partes puede rescindir si el acuerdo no se completa antes del 28 de enero de 2028. Las salvaguardas de terminación comprenden una tarifa de 2.5 mil millones de dólares pagadera por UNP por falla regulatoria y una tarifa recíproca separada de 2.5 mil millones de dólares vinculada a cambios en la recomendación del consejo o propuestas superiores.

2025년 7월 28일 Norfolk Southern Corp.("NSC")는 Union Pacific Corp.("UNP")와 합병 계약 및 계획서를 체결했습니다. 이 2단계 거래는 NSC 주주들에게 NSC 주식 1주당 UNP 보통주 1주 + 현금 88.82달러를 제공하며, NSC는 UNP의 완전 자회사로 편입되고 NYSE 상장 폐지됩니다.

Mark George와 Richard Anderson을 포함한 NSC 이사 3명이 거래 종료 시 UNP 이사회에 합류합니다. 주요 종료 조건으로는 양측 주주 승인, 신규 UNP 주식의 NYSE 상장, 미국 지상교통위원회 승인, 유효한 Form S-4 제출, 중대한 부정적 변화 부재 등이 있습니다. 거래가 2028년 1월 28일까지 완료되지 않으면 어느 쪽도 계약을 해지할 수 있습니다. 해지 보호 조항에는 규제 실패 시 UNP가 지불하는 25억 달러 위약금과 이사회 권고 변경 또는 우수 제안과 관련된 별도의 25억 달러 상호 위약금이 포함됩니다.

Le 28 juillet 2025, Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") a signé un Accord et Plan de Fusion avec Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). La transaction en deux étapes offrira aux détenteurs NSC 1 action ordinaire UNP + 88,82 $ en espèces pour chaque action NSC ; NSC deviendra une filiale à 100 % d’UNP et ses actions seront retirées de la cote du NYSE.

Trois administrateurs de NSC (dont Mark George et Richard Anderson) rejoindront le conseil d’administration d’UNP à la clôture. Les conditions clés de clôture comprennent l’approbation des deux bases d’actionnaires, la cotation des nouvelles actions UNP au NYSE, l’approbation du Surface Transportation Board américain, un formulaire S-4 effectif et l’absence de changements défavorables importants. Chaque partie peut résilier si la transaction n’est pas finalisée avant le 28 janvier 2028. Les garanties de résiliation incluent des frais de 2,5 milliards de dollars payables par UNP en cas d’échec réglementaire et des frais réciproques distincts de 2,5 milliards de dollars liés à des modifications de la recommandation du conseil ou à des propositions supérieures.

Am 28. Juli 2025 unterzeichnete Norfolk Southern Corp. ("NSC") eine Vereinbarung und Fusionsplan mit Union Pacific Corp. ("UNP"). Die zweistufige Transaktion gewährt NSC-Aktionären je NSC-Aktie 1 UNP-Stammaktie + 88,82 USD in bar; NSC wird eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von UNP und ihre Aktien werden von der NYSE genommen.

Drei NSC-Direktoren (darunter Mark George und Richard Anderson) werden zum Abschluss dem UNP-Vorstand beitreten. Wichtige Abschlussbedingungen umfassen die Zustimmung beider Aktionärsgruppen, die NYSE-Notierung der neuen UNP-Aktien, die Freigabe durch das US Surface Transportation Board, einen wirksamen Formular S-4 und das Fehlen wesentlicher negativer Änderungen. Jede Partei kann kündigen, wenn der Deal nicht bis zum 28. Januar 2028 abgeschlossen ist. Kündigungsschutz umfasst eine 2,5 Milliarden Dollar Gebühr, die von UNP bei regulatorischem Scheitern zu zahlen ist sowie eine separate 2,5 Milliarden Dollar Gegengebühr im Zusammenhang mit Änderungen der Vorstandsempfehlung oder besseren Angeboten.

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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 23, 2025

 

MOBIX LABS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-40621   98-1591717

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1 Venture, Suite 220

Irvine, California

 

 

92618

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 808-8888

 

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 240.13(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
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share   MOBX   Nasdaq Capital Market
Redeemable warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock   MOBXW   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Departure of Certain Officers

 

On July 23, 2025, Mobix Labs, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Fabian Battaglia, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a named executive officer of the Company, notified the Company of his decision to step down from his role as CEO, effective July 25, 2025.

 

Mr. Battaglia will remain actively involved with the Company as a senior advisor and consultant to the CEO and Board of Directors (the “Board”) until December 31, 2026, and will continue as a member of the Board. The Company will continue to pay for Mr. Battaglia’s and his spouse’s health benefits (COBRA) for 36 months. He will also retain the equity awards already granted to him. Mr. Battaglia’s decision to retire is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

 

Appointment of Certain Officers

 

On July 23, 2025, the Company also announced that Philip Sansone has been appointed to serve as CEO of the Company, effective July 25, 2025.

 

Prior to his appointment to CEO, Mr. Sansone, 65, served as Interim CEO of the Company from April 2025 to July 2025 and Vice President of Worldwide Sales at the Company from September 2021 to April 2025. Prior to his service at the Company, Mr. Sansone served as Vice President of Global Distribution at MaxLinear, a provider of radio frequency, analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, from April 2019 to September 2021. Mr. Sansone received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the New York Institute of Technology and brings decades of worldwide sales and distribution experience to the Company.

 

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Sansone and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Sansone has been appointed as CEO. There are no family relationships between Mr. Sansone and any of the Company’s directors and executive officers, and Mr. Sansone is not a party to any transaction, or any proposed transaction, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

At the time of this filing, the Company and Mr. Sansone have not finalized the compensation arrangements in connection with his appointment as CEO. The Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the material terms of such arrangements once they have been determined and finalized.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On July 23, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the events described in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated July 23, 2025 issued by the Company
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.

 

  Mobix Labs, Inc.
   
Dated: July 29, 2025 /s/ Keyvan Samini
  Keyvan Samini
  President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

FAQ

What will NSC shareholders receive under the Union Pacific merger?

Each NSC share converts into 1 Union Pacific share plus $88.82 in cash at closing.

When is the latest date the Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific deal must close?

The merger agreement can be terminated if it is not completed by 28 January 2028 (subject to certain extensions).

What regulatory approvals are required for the NSC merger?

Key conditions include U.S. Surface Transportation Board clearance, effective Form S-4 registration, and NYSE listing of new UNP shares.

Are there break-up fees in the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger?

Yes. A $2.5 billion fee applies for certain recommendation changes, and UNP owes an additional $2.5 billion if regulatory approvals are not obtained.

Will Norfolk Southern remain publicly traded after the transaction?

No. Upon closing, NSC will be wholly owned by Union Pacific and its stock will be delisted from the NYSE.
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