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Q2 2025 results: Railway operating revenue rose 2% YoY to $3.11 b while operating expenses were almost flat, trimming the operating ratio to 62.2% (63.4% adjusted). Net income increased 4% to $768 m; diluted EPS reached $3.41 (+5%).

First-half 2025: Revenue edged up 1% to $6.10 b. Net income jumped 92% to $1.52 b ($6.72 EPS) mainly because $232 m of net recoveries from the Eastern Ohio incident offset prior-year charges. Adjusted operating ratio improved 190 bps to 65.6%.

Cash & capital: Operating cash flow grew to $2.03 b. Capex consumed $924 m; buybacks and dividends totalled $1.06 b, including 1.9 m shares repurchased for $455 m. Cash ended at $1.30 b; total debt stands at $17.37 b after issuing $400 m of 5.10% notes.

Eastern Ohio incident: Remaining accrual $721 m (net $672 m after $49 m pending insurance). Liability insurance limits tied to the event are now exhausted; further costs or penalties remain uncertain.

Strategic developments: On 28 Jul 2025 NSC agreed to merge with Union Pacific. Each NSC share will convert into one UP share plus $88.82 cash, subject to Surface Transportation Board clearance; a $2.5 b termination fee applies. The newly enacted OBBBA tax law is expected to shift timing between current and deferred taxes.

Risultati del secondo trimestre 2025: I ricavi operativi ferroviari sono aumentati del 2% su base annua, raggiungendo 3,11 miliardi di dollari, mentre le spese operative sono rimaste quasi stabili, riducendo il rapporto operativo al 62,2% (63,4% rettificato). L'utile netto è cresciuto del 4%, arrivando a 768 milioni di dollari; l'EPS diluito ha raggiunto 3,41 dollari (+5%).

Primo semestre 2025: I ricavi sono aumentati dell'1%, arrivando a 6,10 miliardi di dollari. L'utile netto è balzato del 92%, raggiungendo 1,52 miliardi di dollari (EPS di 6,72 dollari), principalmente grazie a 232 milioni di dollari di recuperi netti dall'incidente nell'Est Ohio che hanno compensato le spese dell'anno precedente. Il rapporto operativo rettificato è migliorato di 190 punti base, attestandosi al 65,6%.

Liquidità e capitale: Il flusso di cassa operativo è cresciuto fino a 2,03 miliardi di dollari. Gli investimenti in capitale hanno assorbito 924 milioni di dollari; riacquisti e dividendi hanno totalizzato 1,06 miliardi di dollari, inclusi 1,9 milioni di azioni riacquistate per 455 milioni di dollari. La liquidità finale è stata di 1,30 miliardi di dollari; il debito totale ammonta a 17,37 miliardi di dollari dopo l'emissione di 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5,10%.

Incidente nell'Est Ohio: Accantonamenti residui pari a 721 milioni di dollari (netti 672 milioni dopo 49 milioni in attesa di assicurazione). I limiti della polizza assicurativa di responsabilità legata all'evento sono esauriti; eventuali ulteriori costi o sanzioni rimangono incerti.

Sviluppi strategici: Il 28 luglio 2025 NSC ha concordato la fusione con Union Pacific. Ogni azione NSC sarà convertita in un'azione UP più 88,82 dollari in contanti, subordinati all'approvazione del Surface Transportation Board; è previsto un costo di risoluzione di 2,5 miliardi di dollari. La nuova legge fiscale OBBBA introdotta dovrebbe modificare la tempistica tra tasse correnti e differite.

Resultados del segundo trimestre de 2025: Los ingresos operativos ferroviarios aumentaron un 2% interanual hasta 3.11 mil millones de dólares, mientras que los gastos operativos se mantuvieron casi estables, reduciendo la ratio operativa al 62.2% (63.4% ajustado). El ingreso neto creció un 4% hasta 768 millones de dólares; el BPA diluido alcanzó 3.41 dólares (+5%).

Primer semestre 2025: Los ingresos aumentaron un 1%, llegando a 6.10 mil millones de dólares. El ingreso neto se disparó un 92%, alcanzando 1.52 mil millones de dólares (BPA de 6.72 dólares), principalmente debido a 232 millones de dólares en recuperaciones netas por el incidente en el Este de Ohio que compensaron cargos del año anterior. La ratio operativa ajustada mejoró 190 puntos básicos hasta 65.6%.

Flujo de caja y capital: El flujo de caja operativo creció hasta 2.03 mil millones de dólares. La inversión en capital consumió 924 millones de dólares; recompras y dividendos totalizaron 1.06 mil millones de dólares, incluyendo 1.9 millones de acciones recompradas por 455 millones de dólares. El efectivo finalizó en 1.30 mil millones de dólares; la deuda total es de 17.37 mil millones de dólares tras emitir 400 millones de dólares en bonos al 5.10%.

Incidente en el Este de Ohio: Provisión restante de 721 millones de dólares (neto 672 millones tras 49 millones pendientes de seguro). Los límites del seguro de responsabilidad vinculados al evento están agotados; costos o sanciones adicionales son inciertos.

Desarrollos estratégicos: El 28 de julio de 2025 NSC acordó fusionarse con Union Pacific. Cada acción de NSC se convertirá en una acción de UP más 88.82 dólares en efectivo, sujeto a la aprobación del Surface Transportation Board; se aplica una tarifa de terminación de 2.5 mil millones de dólares. La nueva ley fiscal OBBBA se espera que modifique el momento entre impuestos corrientes y diferidos.

2025년 2분기 실적: 철도 영업 수익은 전년 대비 2% 증가한 31억 1천만 달러를 기록했으며, 영업 비용은 거의 변동이 없어 영업 비율이 62.2%(조정 후 63.4%)로 감소했습니다. 순이익은 4% 증가한 7억 6,800만 달러, 희석 주당순이익(EPS)은 3.41달러(+5%)를 기록했습니다.

2025년 상반기: 매출은 1% 상승한 61억 달러에 달했습니다. 순이익은 92% 급증한 15억 2천만 달러(EPS 6.72달러)로, 이는 동부 오하이오 사고 관련 순회수금 2억 3,200만 달러가 전년 비용을 상쇄한 데 따른 것입니다. 조정 영업 비율은 190bps 개선되어 65.6%가 되었습니다.

현금 및 자본: 영업 현금 흐름은 20억 3천만 달러로 증가했습니다. 자본 지출은 9억 2,400만 달러를 사용했으며, 자사주 매입과 배당금은 총 10억 6천만 달러로 이 중 190만 주를 4억 5,500만 달러에 재매입했습니다. 현금 잔액은 13억 달러, 총 부채는 174억 7천만 달러로 5.10% 금리의 4억 달러 채권 발행 후입니다.

동부 오하이오 사고: 남은 충당금은 7억 2,100만 달러(보험 미지급 4,900만 달러 차감 후 순 6억 7,200만 달러). 이 사건과 관련된 책임 보험 한도는 모두 소진되었으며, 추가 비용이나 벌금 발생 여부는 불확실합니다.

전략적 발전: 2025년 7월 28일 NSC는 Union Pacific과의 합병에 합의했습니다. NSC 주식 1주는 UP 주식 1주와 현금 88.82달러로 교환되며, Surface Transportation Board의 승인 대상입니다; 계약 해지 수수료는 25억 달러입니다. 새로 제정된 OBBBA 세법은 현재와 이연 세금 간의 시기 변동을 초래할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Résultats du T2 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires d'exploitation ferroviaire a augmenté de 2 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 3,11 milliards de dollars, tandis que les charges d'exploitation sont restées quasiment stables, réduisant le ratio d'exploitation à 62,2 % (63,4 % ajusté). Le résultat net a progressé de 4 % à 768 millions de dollars ; le BPA dilué a atteint 3,41 $ (+5 %).

Premier semestre 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires a légèrement augmenté de 1 % pour atteindre 6,10 milliards de dollars. Le résultat net a bondi de 92 % à 1,52 milliard de dollars (BPA de 6,72 $), principalement grâce à 232 millions de dollars de recouvrements nets liés à l'incident de l'Est de l'Ohio, compensant les charges de l'année précédente. Le ratio d'exploitation ajusté s'est amélioré de 190 points de base pour s'établir à 65,6 %.

Trésorerie et capital : Les flux de trésorerie opérationnels ont augmenté pour atteindre 2,03 milliards de dollars. Les dépenses d'investissement ont représenté 924 millions de dollars ; les rachats d'actions et dividendes ont totalisé 1,06 milliard de dollars, incluant le rachat de 1,9 million d'actions pour 455 millions de dollars. La trésorerie s'élève à 1,30 milliard de dollars ; la dette totale est de 17,37 milliards de dollars après émission de 400 millions de dollars d'obligations à 5,10 %.

Incident de l'Est de l'Ohio : Provision restante de 721 millions de dollars (net de 672 millions après 49 millions en attente d'assurance). Les limites de l'assurance responsabilité liées à l'événement sont désormais épuisées ; des coûts ou pénalités supplémentaires restent incertains.

Développements stratégiques : Le 28 juillet 2025, NSC a accepté de fusionner avec Union Pacific. Chaque action NSC sera convertie en une action UP plus 88,82 $ en espèces, sous réserve de l'approbation du Surface Transportation Board ; des frais de résiliation de 2,5 milliards de dollars s'appliquent. La nouvelle loi fiscale OBBBA devrait modifier le calendrier entre impôts courants et différés.

Ergebnisse Q2 2025: Die Eisenbahn-Betriebseinnahmen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 2 % auf 3,11 Mrd. USD, während die Betriebskosten nahezu stabil blieben, wodurch die Betriebsquote auf 62,2 % (63,4 % bereinigt) sank. Der Nettogewinn stieg um 4 % auf 768 Mio. USD; das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) erreichte 3,41 USD (+5 %).

Erstes Halbjahr 2025: Die Einnahmen stiegen um 1 % auf 6,10 Mrd. USD. Der Nettogewinn sprang um 92 % auf 1,52 Mrd. USD (EPS von 6,72 USD), hauptsächlich aufgrund von 232 Mio. USD Nettorückerstattungen aus dem Vorfall im östlichen Ohio, die Vorjahresbelastungen ausglichen. Die bereinigte Betriebsquote verbesserte sich um 190 Basispunkte auf 65,6 %.

Barmittel & Kapital: Der operative Cashflow stieg auf 2,03 Mrd. USD. Investitionen (Capex) betrugen 924 Mio. USD; Aktienrückkäufe und Dividenden summierten sich auf 1,06 Mrd. USD, darunter 1,9 Mio. zurückgekaufte Aktien im Wert von 455 Mio. USD. Der Kassenbestand belief sich auf 1,30 Mrd. USD; die Gesamtverschuldung liegt bei 17,37 Mrd. USD nach Ausgabe von 400 Mio. USD 5,10%-Anleihen.

Vorfall im östlichen Ohio: Verbleibende Rückstellungen in Höhe von 721 Mio. USD (netto 672 Mio. USD nach 49 Mio. USD ausstehender Versicherung). Die Haftpflichtversicherungslimits im Zusammenhang mit dem Ereignis sind nun erschöpft; weitere Kosten oder Strafen sind ungewiss.

Strategische Entwicklungen: Am 28. Juli 2025 stimmte NSC einer Fusion mit Union Pacific zu. Jede NSC-Aktie wird in eine UP-Aktie plus 88,82 USD in bar umgewandelt, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch das Surface Transportation Board; eine Abbruchgebühr von 2,5 Mrd. USD gilt. Das neu eingeführte OBBBA-Steuergesetz wird voraussichtlich das Timing zwischen aktuellen und latenten Steuern verändern.

Positive
  • H1 2025 net income vaulted 92% YoY to $1.52 b, lifting diluted EPS to $6.72.
  • Operating ratio improved to 62.2% in Q2 and 65.6% on an adjusted H1 basis, signalling stronger efficiency.
  • Operating cash flow climbed to $2.03 b, comfortably covering capex and shareholder returns.
  • Union Pacific merger offers $88.82 cash per share plus UP stock, potentially unlocking immediate and long-term value.
Negative
  • $721 m of Eastern Ohio incident liabilities remain, and insurance for that event is exhausted.
  • Total debt rose to $17.37 b after issuing new 5.10% senior notes, keeping leverage high.
  • Merger completion hinges on STB approval; a $2.5 b termination fee increases downside if the deal fails.
  • Fuel surcharge revenue fell sharply, dampening revenue per unit and exposing earnings to fuel-price swings.

Insights

TL;DR: Solid margin gains, cash flow strength, and proposed UP merger raise shareholder value.

Revenue growth was modest but efficiency gains dropped the Q2 operating ratio to 62.2%, its best showing since the incident. Insurance recoveries turned last year’s drag into a 92% H1 earnings surge. Free cash flow comfortably funded buybacks and dividends, underscoring liquidity despite $400 m of new notes. The all-stock-plus-cash Union Pacific deal provides immediate $88.82 cash and upside via UP shares, implying a premium to undisturbed trading levels. Key watch-items are STB approval, integration risk, and lingering environmental liabilities.

TL;DR: Liability overhang and merger-approval uncertainty temper otherwise improving fundamentals.

NSC still carries $721 m in incident accruals, and insurance coverage tied to that derailment is exhausted, leaving shareholders exposed to additional environmental, civil and FRA penalties. Net debt of c.$16.0 b and a fresh $400 m note keep leverage elevated. The $2.5 b breakup fee embedded in the UP merger heightens deal-failure risk, and STB scrutiny of Class-I consolidation could prolong closing. Operationally, lower fuel surcharges dragged on revenue per unit, hinting at margin sensitivity should fuel prices rebound.

Risultati del secondo trimestre 2025: I ricavi operativi ferroviari sono aumentati del 2% su base annua, raggiungendo 3,11 miliardi di dollari, mentre le spese operative sono rimaste quasi stabili, riducendo il rapporto operativo al 62,2% (63,4% rettificato). L'utile netto è cresciuto del 4%, arrivando a 768 milioni di dollari; l'EPS diluito ha raggiunto 3,41 dollari (+5%).

Primo semestre 2025: I ricavi sono aumentati dell'1%, arrivando a 6,10 miliardi di dollari. L'utile netto è balzato del 92%, raggiungendo 1,52 miliardi di dollari (EPS di 6,72 dollari), principalmente grazie a 232 milioni di dollari di recuperi netti dall'incidente nell'Est Ohio che hanno compensato le spese dell'anno precedente. Il rapporto operativo rettificato è migliorato di 190 punti base, attestandosi al 65,6%.

Liquidità e capitale: Il flusso di cassa operativo è cresciuto fino a 2,03 miliardi di dollari. Gli investimenti in capitale hanno assorbito 924 milioni di dollari; riacquisti e dividendi hanno totalizzato 1,06 miliardi di dollari, inclusi 1,9 milioni di azioni riacquistate per 455 milioni di dollari. La liquidità finale è stata di 1,30 miliardi di dollari; il debito totale ammonta a 17,37 miliardi di dollari dopo l'emissione di 400 milioni di dollari di obbligazioni al 5,10%.

Incidente nell'Est Ohio: Accantonamenti residui pari a 721 milioni di dollari (netti 672 milioni dopo 49 milioni in attesa di assicurazione). I limiti della polizza assicurativa di responsabilità legata all'evento sono esauriti; eventuali ulteriori costi o sanzioni rimangono incerti.

Sviluppi strategici: Il 28 luglio 2025 NSC ha concordato la fusione con Union Pacific. Ogni azione NSC sarà convertita in un'azione UP più 88,82 dollari in contanti, subordinati all'approvazione del Surface Transportation Board; è previsto un costo di risoluzione di 2,5 miliardi di dollari. La nuova legge fiscale OBBBA introdotta dovrebbe modificare la tempistica tra tasse correnti e differite.

Resultados del segundo trimestre de 2025: Los ingresos operativos ferroviarios aumentaron un 2% interanual hasta 3.11 mil millones de dólares, mientras que los gastos operativos se mantuvieron casi estables, reduciendo la ratio operativa al 62.2% (63.4% ajustado). El ingreso neto creció un 4% hasta 768 millones de dólares; el BPA diluido alcanzó 3.41 dólares (+5%).

Primer semestre 2025: Los ingresos aumentaron un 1%, llegando a 6.10 mil millones de dólares. El ingreso neto se disparó un 92%, alcanzando 1.52 mil millones de dólares (BPA de 6.72 dólares), principalmente debido a 232 millones de dólares en recuperaciones netas por el incidente en el Este de Ohio que compensaron cargos del año anterior. La ratio operativa ajustada mejoró 190 puntos básicos hasta 65.6%.

Flujo de caja y capital: El flujo de caja operativo creció hasta 2.03 mil millones de dólares. La inversión en capital consumió 924 millones de dólares; recompras y dividendos totalizaron 1.06 mil millones de dólares, incluyendo 1.9 millones de acciones recompradas por 455 millones de dólares. El efectivo finalizó en 1.30 mil millones de dólares; la deuda total es de 17.37 mil millones de dólares tras emitir 400 millones de dólares en bonos al 5.10%.

Incidente en el Este de Ohio: Provisión restante de 721 millones de dólares (neto 672 millones tras 49 millones pendientes de seguro). Los límites del seguro de responsabilidad vinculados al evento están agotados; costos o sanciones adicionales son inciertos.

Desarrollos estratégicos: El 28 de julio de 2025 NSC acordó fusionarse con Union Pacific. Cada acción de NSC se convertirá en una acción de UP más 88.82 dólares en efectivo, sujeto a la aprobación del Surface Transportation Board; se aplica una tarifa de terminación de 2.5 mil millones de dólares. La nueva ley fiscal OBBBA se espera que modifique el momento entre impuestos corrientes y diferidos.

2025년 2분기 실적: 철도 영업 수익은 전년 대비 2% 증가한 31억 1천만 달러를 기록했으며, 영업 비용은 거의 변동이 없어 영업 비율이 62.2%(조정 후 63.4%)로 감소했습니다. 순이익은 4% 증가한 7억 6,800만 달러, 희석 주당순이익(EPS)은 3.41달러(+5%)를 기록했습니다.

2025년 상반기: 매출은 1% 상승한 61억 달러에 달했습니다. 순이익은 92% 급증한 15억 2천만 달러(EPS 6.72달러)로, 이는 동부 오하이오 사고 관련 순회수금 2억 3,200만 달러가 전년 비용을 상쇄한 데 따른 것입니다. 조정 영업 비율은 190bps 개선되어 65.6%가 되었습니다.

현금 및 자본: 영업 현금 흐름은 20억 3천만 달러로 증가했습니다. 자본 지출은 9억 2,400만 달러를 사용했으며, 자사주 매입과 배당금은 총 10억 6천만 달러로 이 중 190만 주를 4억 5,500만 달러에 재매입했습니다. 현금 잔액은 13억 달러, 총 부채는 174억 7천만 달러로 5.10% 금리의 4억 달러 채권 발행 후입니다.

동부 오하이오 사고: 남은 충당금은 7억 2,100만 달러(보험 미지급 4,900만 달러 차감 후 순 6억 7,200만 달러). 이 사건과 관련된 책임 보험 한도는 모두 소진되었으며, 추가 비용이나 벌금 발생 여부는 불확실합니다.

전략적 발전: 2025년 7월 28일 NSC는 Union Pacific과의 합병에 합의했습니다. NSC 주식 1주는 UP 주식 1주와 현금 88.82달러로 교환되며, Surface Transportation Board의 승인 대상입니다; 계약 해지 수수료는 25억 달러입니다. 새로 제정된 OBBBA 세법은 현재와 이연 세금 간의 시기 변동을 초래할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Résultats du T2 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires d'exploitation ferroviaire a augmenté de 2 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 3,11 milliards de dollars, tandis que les charges d'exploitation sont restées quasiment stables, réduisant le ratio d'exploitation à 62,2 % (63,4 % ajusté). Le résultat net a progressé de 4 % à 768 millions de dollars ; le BPA dilué a atteint 3,41 $ (+5 %).

Premier semestre 2025 : Le chiffre d'affaires a légèrement augmenté de 1 % pour atteindre 6,10 milliards de dollars. Le résultat net a bondi de 92 % à 1,52 milliard de dollars (BPA de 6,72 $), principalement grâce à 232 millions de dollars de recouvrements nets liés à l'incident de l'Est de l'Ohio, compensant les charges de l'année précédente. Le ratio d'exploitation ajusté s'est amélioré de 190 points de base pour s'établir à 65,6 %.

Trésorerie et capital : Les flux de trésorerie opérationnels ont augmenté pour atteindre 2,03 milliards de dollars. Les dépenses d'investissement ont représenté 924 millions de dollars ; les rachats d'actions et dividendes ont totalisé 1,06 milliard de dollars, incluant le rachat de 1,9 million d'actions pour 455 millions de dollars. La trésorerie s'élève à 1,30 milliard de dollars ; la dette totale est de 17,37 milliards de dollars après émission de 400 millions de dollars d'obligations à 5,10 %.

Incident de l'Est de l'Ohio : Provision restante de 721 millions de dollars (net de 672 millions après 49 millions en attente d'assurance). Les limites de l'assurance responsabilité liées à l'événement sont désormais épuisées ; des coûts ou pénalités supplémentaires restent incertains.

Développements stratégiques : Le 28 juillet 2025, NSC a accepté de fusionner avec Union Pacific. Chaque action NSC sera convertie en une action UP plus 88,82 $ en espèces, sous réserve de l'approbation du Surface Transportation Board ; des frais de résiliation de 2,5 milliards de dollars s'appliquent. La nouvelle loi fiscale OBBBA devrait modifier le calendrier entre impôts courants et différés.

Ergebnisse Q2 2025: Die Eisenbahn-Betriebseinnahmen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 2 % auf 3,11 Mrd. USD, während die Betriebskosten nahezu stabil blieben, wodurch die Betriebsquote auf 62,2 % (63,4 % bereinigt) sank. Der Nettogewinn stieg um 4 % auf 768 Mio. USD; das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) erreichte 3,41 USD (+5 %).

Erstes Halbjahr 2025: Die Einnahmen stiegen um 1 % auf 6,10 Mrd. USD. Der Nettogewinn sprang um 92 % auf 1,52 Mrd. USD (EPS von 6,72 USD), hauptsächlich aufgrund von 232 Mio. USD Nettorückerstattungen aus dem Vorfall im östlichen Ohio, die Vorjahresbelastungen ausglichen. Die bereinigte Betriebsquote verbesserte sich um 190 Basispunkte auf 65,6 %.

Barmittel & Kapital: Der operative Cashflow stieg auf 2,03 Mrd. USD. Investitionen (Capex) betrugen 924 Mio. USD; Aktienrückkäufe und Dividenden summierten sich auf 1,06 Mrd. USD, darunter 1,9 Mio. zurückgekaufte Aktien im Wert von 455 Mio. USD. Der Kassenbestand belief sich auf 1,30 Mrd. USD; die Gesamtverschuldung liegt bei 17,37 Mrd. USD nach Ausgabe von 400 Mio. USD 5,10%-Anleihen.

Vorfall im östlichen Ohio: Verbleibende Rückstellungen in Höhe von 721 Mio. USD (netto 672 Mio. USD nach 49 Mio. USD ausstehender Versicherung). Die Haftpflichtversicherungslimits im Zusammenhang mit dem Ereignis sind nun erschöpft; weitere Kosten oder Strafen sind ungewiss.

Strategische Entwicklungen: Am 28. Juli 2025 stimmte NSC einer Fusion mit Union Pacific zu. Jede NSC-Aktie wird in eine UP-Aktie plus 88,82 USD in bar umgewandelt, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch das Surface Transportation Board; eine Abbruchgebühr von 2,5 Mrd. USD gilt. Das neu eingeführte OBBBA-Steuergesetz wird voraussichtlich das Timing zwischen aktuellen und latenten Steuern verändern.

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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 29, 2025

 

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41962   87-4752260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota   55402
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (612) 293-0619

 

Not Applicable

(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 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 per share   SBET   The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

 

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On July 29, 2025, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s ETH holdings to date and net proceeds from the Sales Agreement, dated May 30, 2025, as amended, between the Company and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, as Sales Agent (the “ATM Facility”). The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this item 7.01 by reference.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

ETH Update

 

During the period from July 21, 2025 through July 27, 2025, the Company acquired 77,209.58 ETH for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $290 million (inclusive of fees and expenses) at a weighted average purchase price per ETH of $3,756 (inclusive of fees and expenses). The purchases were made using the proceeds the Company received from the ATM Facility as described herein. The Company engages in staking activities with respect to its ETH (“ETH Holdings”). As of July 27, 2025, substantially all of the ETH Holdings were deployed in staking (“Staking Activities”). As of July 27, 2025, the Company’s aggregate ETH Holdings were 438,190. As of July 27, 2025, the Company has generated 722 ETH staking rewards, since launching its ETH treasury strategy on June 2, 2025. We note that aspects of our Staking Activities may be subject to government regulation and guidance subject to change.

 

At-the-Market Facility

 

During the period from July 21, 2025, through July 25, 2025, the Company sold a total of 10,764,560 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for net proceeds of approximately $279.2 million pursuant to the ATM Facility.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release, dated July 29, 2025
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.

 

Date: July 29, 2025 SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.
   
  /s/ Rob Phythian
  Rob Phythian
  Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

FAQ

What was Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q2 2025 diluted EPS?

Diluted EPS was $3.41, up 5% year-over-year.

How did the Q2 2025 operating ratio compare with last year?

The GAAP operating ratio improved to 62.2% from 62.8% in Q2 2024.

What liabilities remain from the Eastern Ohio incident?

NSC has an outstanding accrual of $721 m (net $672 m after pending insurance) and no remaining incident-related liability insurance limits.

What will NSC shareholders receive if the Union Pacific merger closes?

Each NSC share will be converted into one Union Pacific share plus $88.82 in cash, subject to regulatory approvals.

How many shares did Norfolk Southern repurchase in H1 2025?

The company repurchased 1.9 million shares for about $455 million.

What were the main revenue drivers in Q2 2025?

Merchandise revenue rose 4% on higher volumes, intermodal was flat, and coal dipped 1% as lower pricing offset volume gains.
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