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Union Pacific is pursuing an $85bn railroad deal. Why is its CFO succession suddenly important?
Union Pacific Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027 after 35 years at the railroad, just as the company advances its proposed Norfolk Southern combination through regulatory review. Her successor will inherit an unusually demanding finance mandate involving merger funding, integration economics, leverage and a business already producing record quarterly earnings.
October 16, 2026
5E Advanced Materials wins court approval for Searles Valley critical minerals acquisition
5E Advanced Materials has won court approval to acquire Searles Valley assets, adding boron production, infrastructure and new financing obligations.
September 16, 2026
Fort Bragg–Willits rail line survives removal bid as U.S. regulators preserve corridor
U.S. regulators preserve the Fort Bragg–Willits rail corridor, keeping it in the national rail network. Find out what the decision means for Mendocino County.
February 21, 2026
SMART-TD backs Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern $85bn merger: Will lifetime job protections tilt the deal toward approval?
SMART-TD backs Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern’s $85B merger after securing lifetime job protections. What does this mean for approval odds and investors?
September 22, 2025