CSX Corporation
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[ ], 2008
Dear Shareholder:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the management of CSX Corporation, I invite you to
attend the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Meeting). The Meeting will be held at
[ ] on , 2008.
We consider the votes of all shareholders important, no matter how many or how few shares
you may own. Regardless of whether you plan to attend the Meeting, we encourage you to vote
promptly, following the easy instructions on the enclosed WHITE proxy card. You may
submit your vote by telephone, by Internet or by mail.
The Childrens Investment Master Fund (TCI) has provided notice that it intends to nominate
and, together with 3G Capital Partners Ltd. and certain of their affiliates (the TCI Group),
solicit proxies for an opposition slate of five nominees for election as directors at the Meeting.
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES ON THE ENCLOSED WHITE PROXY CARD. YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
URGES YOU NOT TO SIGN OR RETURN ANY [ ] PROXY CARD SENT TO YOU BY THE TCI GROUP.
At the Meeting, shareholders will be asked to approve the bylaw amendments adopted by the
Board of Directors relating to the right of shareholders to request a special shareholder meeting,
and will also consider four proposals by shareholders described in the enclosed proxy materials.
Your vote is extremely important. If you have questions or require any assistance with voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, toll-free at (877)
750-9497.
We look forward to seeing you at the Meeting.
Michael Ward
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Jacksonville, Florida
[ ], 2008
To Our Shareholders:
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of CSX Corporation (the Meeting) will be held at
[ ] at [ ] on 2008, for the purpose of considering and acting
upon the following matters:
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Election of twelve directors; |
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Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Approval of the bylaw amendments adopted by the Board of Directors allowing
shareholders to request special shareholder meetings; |
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Two shareholder proposals regarding special shareholder meetings; |
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Shareholder proposal regarding nullification of certain bylaw provisions; |
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Shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of information relevant to CSXs efforts
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Such other matters as may properly come before the Meeting. |
The above matters are described in the proxy statement accompanying this notice (the Proxy
Statement). You are urged, after reading the Proxy Statement, to vote your shares by proxy using
one of the following methods: (a) vote by telephone or via the Internet using the instructions on
your WHITE proxy card or (b) complete, sign, date
and return your WHITE proxy card in the
postage-paid envelope provided.
WE ALSO URGE YOU NOT TO VOTE OR SUBMIT ANY [___] PROXY CARD SENT TO YOU BY THE TCI GROUP
OR THEIR AFFILIATES. YOU CAN REVOKE ANY TCI GROUP PROXY CARD YOU MAY HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED BY
VOTING AND SUBMITTING THE ENCLOSED WHITE PROXY CARD.
Only shareholders of record at the close of business on ___will be entitled to
vote, either by proxy or by ballot. This Proxy Statement is being mailed to those shareholders
on or about [ ], 2008.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons
Senior Vice President-Law and Public Affairs
and Corporate Secretary
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Proxy Statement for 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
About the Annual Meeting
What is the purpose of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
At our 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Meeting), shareholders will act upon the
matters outlined in the Notice of Meeting on the first page of this Proxy Statement,
including the election of directors and ratification of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm (the Independent Auditors) of CSX Corporation (the Company or CSX).
On January 8, 2008, the Company received notice from The Childrens Investment Master Fund
(TCI) stating its intention to nominate five persons for election to the Companys Board
of Directors at the Meeting. The Company does not know whether TCI, 3G Capital Partners
Ltd. and their respective affiliates (the TCI Group) will in fact solicit proxies or
nominate persons for election as directors at the Meeting. Nominations by TCI have NOT been
endorsed by the CSX Board of Directors. We urge shareholders NOT to sign any [ ]
proxy card that you may receive from the TCI Group. We are not responsible for the accuracy
of any information provided by or relating to the TCI Group contained in any proxy
solicitation materials filed or disseminated by the TCI Group or any other statements that
they may otherwise make.
Your Board of Directors urges you to vote FOR our nominees for director, Donna M. Alvarado,
Elizabeth E. Bailey, John B. Breaux, Steven T. Halverson, Edward J. Kelly, III, Robert D.
Kunisch, John D. McPherson, David M. Ratcliffe, William C. Richardson, Frank S. Royal,
Donald J. Shepard and Michael J. Ward.
Where will the Meeting be held?
The Meeting will be held at [___] on [___], 2008, at [___]. The
facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a disability, we can
provide reasonable assistance to help you participate in the meeting upon request.
Who is soliciting my vote?
The Board of Directors of CSX (the Board) is soliciting your vote for the Meeting.
Who is entitled to vote?
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shareholders of record at the close of business on [___], 2008 (the Record
Date) will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any adjournments or
postponements thereof. On that date, there were issued and
outstanding
[ ] shares of Common Stock, the only class of voting securities of the Company.
A list of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting will be available for examination at
CSX Corporation, 500 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 for ten days before the Meeting
and at the Meeting.
What will I be voting on?
At the Meeting, shareholders will vote on:
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Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as CSXs Independent Auditors for 2008; |
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Approval of the bylaw amendments adopted by the Board allowing shareholders to
request special shareholder meetings; |
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Two shareholder proposals regarding special shareholder meetings; |
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Shareholder proposal regarding nullification of certain bylaw provisions; |
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Shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of information relevant to CSXs efforts
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Such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. |
How many votes do I have?
You will have one vote for every share of CSX stock you owned at the close of business on
the Record Date.
How many shares must be present to hold the Meeting?
The Companys bylaws provide that a majority of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to
vote constitutes a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a share is represented for any
purpose at the Meeting, it is deemed to be present for the transaction of all business.
Abstentions, withheld votes and shares held of record by a broker or its nominee that are
voted on any matter are included in determining the number of votes present. Broker shares
that are not voted on any matter at the Meeting will not be included in determining whether
a quorum is present.
Your vote is important we urge you to vote by proxy even if you plan to attend the Meeting.
What are the voting procedures?
Election of Directors. The Companys state of incorporation is Virginia. Under
Virginia law and the Companys bylaws, in a contested election, directors are elected by a
plurality of votes cast by the shares entitled to vote at a meeting at which a quorum is
present. Because TCI has indicated that it will nominate candidates for election to the
Board, we expect the number of nominees for election at the Meeting will exceed the number
of directors to be elected at the Meeting, and the 2008 election of directors will be a
contested election under the bylaws. This means that the twelve nominees for election as
directors who receive the greatest number of votes cast at the Meeting will be elected.
Only votes cast for a nominee will be counted. Unless indicated otherwise by your
WHITE proxy card, if you return a validly executed WHITE proxy card or vote
the WHITE proxy card by telephone or Internet, your shares will be voted FOR the
twelve nominees named in this Proxy Statement. Instructions on the accompanying
WHITE proxy card to withhold authority to vote for one or more of the nominees will
result in those nominees receiving fewer votes but will not count as a vote against the
nominees. Similarly, abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the director
election since only votes For a nominee will be counted.
Other Proposals. For all other proposals, the proposal will be approved if the
votes cast in favor of the proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal. For further
information on the voting procedures in the event that more than one proposal under Items 3,
4 and 5 is approved, see Special Shareholder Meeting
Proposals on page 57.
Abstentions and broker non-votes are not considered votes for or against any proposal
and will have no effect on the outcome of any proposal.
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How do I vote?
You can vote either by proxy or by ballot. The shares represented by a properly executed
WHITE proxy card will be voted as you direct.
We urge you to vote by doing one of the following:
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Vote by Telephone. You can vote your shares by
telephone by calling the toll-free number indicated on your WHITE proxy card. Easy-to-follow voice
prompts enable you to vote your shares and confirm that your instructions have been
properly recorded. If you are a beneficial owner, or you hold your shares in street
name, please check your voting instruction card or contact your bank, broker or
nominee to determine whether you will be able to vote by telephone. |
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Vote by Internet. You can also vote via the Internet by following the
instructions on your WHITE proxy card. The website address for Internet voting
is indicated on your WHITE proxy card. The deadline for Internet voting is
11:59 p.m., EDST on ___, 2008. Until that time, Internet voting also is available 24 hours a
day. If you are a beneficial owner, or you hold your shares in street name, please
check your voting instruction card or contact your bank, broker or nominee to determine
whether you will be able to vote by Internet. |
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Vote by Mail. If you choose to vote by mail, complete, sign, date and return
your WHITE proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. Please promptly
mail your WHITE proxy card to ensure that it is received prior to the Meeting. |
If you want to vote by ballot, and you hold your CSX stock in street name (that is, through
a bank or broker), you must obtain a proxy from your bank or broker and present that proxy
when voting by ballot.
The Board recommends that you NOT sign or return any proxy card that may be sent to you by
the TCI Group, even as a protest. Withholding authority to vote for TCIs nominees on a
proxy card that the TCI Group or their affiliates may send you is not the same as voting for
the Companys nominees.
Can I change my vote?
Yes. A proxy may be revoked by a shareholder any time before it is voted by written notice
delivered to CSX Corporation, Office of the Corporate Secretary, 500 Water Street, C160,
Jacksonville, FL 32202, by timely receipt of a later-dated signed proxy card, by a later
vote via the Internet or by telephone, or by voting by ballot.
If you have previously signed a [___] proxy card that may have been sent to you by the TCI
Group, you may change any vote you may have cast in favor of the TCI nominees and vote in
favor of the Companys director nominees by submitting a proxy by telephone or Internet, by
signing, dating, and returning the enclosed WHITE proxy card in the
postage-paid envelope provided or by voting by ballot. If you are a beneficial owner, or
you hold your shares in street name, please check your voting instruction card or contact
your bank, broker or nominee for instructions on how to change or revoke your vote.
Will my shares be voted if I do not provide instructions to my broker?
If you are the beneficial owner of shares held in street name by a broker, the broker, as
the record holder of the shares, is required to vote those shares in accordance with your
instructions. If you do not give instructions to the broker, the broker will be entitled to
vote the shares with respect to discretionary items but will not be permitted to vote the shares with respect to non-discretionary items (those shares are treated as broker
non-votes). The approval of the bylaw amendment and each of the shareholder proposals are
non-discretionary items.
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If the TCI Group solicits proxies to elect TCIs nominees to the Board at the Meeting, then
the election of directors will also be a non-discretionary item for any brokerage accounts
solicited by the TCI Group. As a result, if your shares are held in street name and the
TCI Group provides you with proxy solicitation materials through your broker and you do not
provide instructions as to how your shares are to be voted in the election of directors,
your broker or other nominee will not be able to vote your shares in the election of
directors, and your shares will not be voted for any of CSXs nominees. We urge you to
provide instructions to your broker or nominee so that your votes may be counted on this
important matter. You should vote your shares by following the instructions provided on the
enclosed WHITE proxy card and returning the WHITE proxy card to your bank,
broker or other nominee to ensure that your shares will be voted on your behalf.
What if I return my WHITE proxy card but do not give voting instructions?
If you sign your WHITE proxy card but do not give voting instructions, the shares
represented by that proxy will be voted as recommended by the Board. The Board recommends a
vote FOR the election of the twelve director nominees named in this Proxy Statement, FOR
Item 2, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors for 2008, FOR Item 3,
approval of the bylaw amendments adopted by the Board regarding special shareholder
meetings, and AGAINST each of the shareholder proposals under Items 4, 5, 6 and 7.
What if other matters are voted on at the Meeting?
If any other matters are properly presented at the Meeting for consideration, the persons
named as proxies in the enclosed WHITE proxy card will have discretion to vote on
those matters for you. On the date we filed this Proxy Statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the Board did not know of any other matter to be raised at the Meeting.
How are votes counted?
Votes
are counted by inspectors of election appointed by the Company.
What is the deadline for consideration of shareholder proposals for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
A shareholder who wants to submit a proposal to be included in the proxy statement for the
2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders must send it to CSX Corporation, Office of the Corporate
Secretary, 500 Water Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, so that it is received on or
before [ ].
A shareholder who wants to submit a proposal that will not be in the proxy statement but
will be considered at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, pursuant to our bylaws, must
send it to the principal executive offices of CSX so that it is received not earlier than
the close of business on ___, nor later than the close of business on ___.
Does the Board consider director nominees recommended by shareholders?
Yes, the Governance Committee of the Board will review recommendations as to possible
nominees received from shareholders and other qualified sources. Shareholder recommendations
should be in
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writing addressed to the Chair of the Governance Committee, CSX Corporation, 500 Water
Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, and should include a statement about the qualifications and
experience of the proposed nominee, as discussed further below in Item 1: Election of
Directors, Committees of the Board, Governance Committee.
What happens if the Meeting is postponed or adjourned?
Unless the polls have closed, your proxy will still be in effect and may be voted at the
reconvened meeting. You will still be able to change or revoke your proxy with respect to
any item until the polls have closed for voting on such item.
Do I need a ticket to attend the Meeting?
Yes, you will be issued an admission ticket at the Shareholder Registration Desk at the
Meeting. If you hold shares in your name, please be prepared to provide proper
identification, such as a drivers license. If you hold your shares through a bank or
broker, you will need proof of ownership, such as a recent account statement or letter from
your bank or broker, along with proper identification.
How can I find CSXs proxy materials and annual report on the Internet?
This Proxy Statement and the 2007 Annual Report are available on the Companys Internet
website (www.csx.com).
What does it mean if I receive more than one proxy card?
If you hold your shares in more than one account, you will receive a WHITE proxy
card for each account. To ensure that all of your shares are voted, please vote
using each WHITE proxy card you receive. Remember, you may vote by telephone or
Internet by signing, dating and returning the WHITE proxy card in the postage-paid
envelope provided.
As previously noted, TCI has provided notice that it intends to nominate and solicit proxies
for an opposition slate of five nominees for election as director at the Meeting. As a
result, you may receive proxy cards from both the TCI Group and the Company. To ensure that
shareholders have the Companys latest proxy information and materials to vote, the Board
expects to conduct multiple mailings prior to the date of the Meeting, each of which will
include a WHITE proxy card. The Board encourages you to vote each WHITE
proxy card you receive. Only your latest-dated proxy for each account will be voted.
THE BOARD URGES YOU NOT TO SIGN OR RETURN ANY PROXY CARD SENT TO YOU BY THE TCI GROUP. Even
if you have previously signed a proxy card sent by the TCI Group, you have every right to
change your vote by telephone, by Internet or by signing, dating and returning the
WHITE proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Whom should I call if I have questions?
If you have any questions, or need assistance voting, please contact our proxy solicitor:
Innisfree M&A Incorporated
Shareholders Call Toll Free: (877) 750-9497
Banks and Brokers Call Collect: (212) 750-5833
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Item 1: Election of Directors
Twelve directors are to be elected to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of
Shareholders is held and their successors are elected. The proxy holders will cast votes on the
WHITE proxy cards received by them, unless otherwise specified, FOR the election of the
nominees named below. Each of the nominees named below is a current director standing for
re-election and each was elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on
May 2, 2007, except for Mr. John D. McPherson who is standing for election for the first time.
Mr. Southwood J. Morcott is not standing for re-election as he will reach the mandatory retirement
age of 70 set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance
Guidelines before the
Meeting.
As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board has no reason to believe that any of the
nominees named will be unable or unwilling to serve. There are no family relationships among any of
these nominees or among any of these nominees and any executive officer, nor is there any
arrangement or understanding between any nominee and any other person pursuant to which the nominee
was selected.
In this contested election of directors, the nominees receiving the greatest number of votes
shall be elected, even if such votes do not constitute a majority.
Certain information regarding each Company nominee follows. Each nominee has consented to
being named in this Proxy Statement and to serve if elected.
The Board recommends a vote FOR the following nominees.
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Donna M. Alvarado, 59, has served as a CSX director since September 2006. Ms.
Alvarado is the founder and current President of Aguila International, a
business-consulting firm.
Previously, Ms. Alvarado served as President and CEO of a global educational
publishing company and has served on corporate boards in the manufacturing,
banking, transportation, and services industries. Ms. Alvarado currently serves
on the Board of Directors of Corrections Corporation of America and as
Chairwoman of the Ohio Board of Regents.
Early in her career, following executive and legislative staff appointments at the U.S.
Department of Defense and in the U.S. Congress, Ms. Alvarado was named by
President Ronald Reagan to lead the federal agency ACTION, the nations premier
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Elizabeth E. Bailey, PhD, 69, has served as a director of CSX since November
1989. Dr. Bailey is the John C. Hower Professor of Business and Public Policy
at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on corporate
governance and social responsibility; economic deregulation; and strategic
management of economic, environmental and international regulation. She is
also a director of Altria Group, Inc. and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity
Association. Dr. Bailey holds a PhD from Princeton University.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Bailey served as a Commissioner of the
Civil Aeronautics Board during the period of airline de-regulation.
Dr. Bailey is also a director of Altria Group, Inc. and the Teachers
Insurance and Annuity Association. Dr. Bailey holds a PhD from
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Senator John B. Breaux, 64, has served as a director of CSX since his
retirement from the U.S. Congress in 2005. Senator Breaux held numerous
leadership positions during his 18-year tenure in the U.S. Congress, serving on
the House Public Works and Transportation Committee, the Senate Finance
Committee, and the Senate Commerce Committee. Senator Breaux also founded the
Centrist Coalition of Senate Democrats and Republicans and served as chairman
of the Democratic Leadership Council.
Currently, Senator Breaux is a
partner in the Breaux-Lott Leadership Group. Senator Breaux
also serves as a director of LHC Group, Inc. and as Managing Director of
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Steven T. Halverson, 54, has served as a director of CSX since September 2006.
Mr. Halverson is the Chief Executive Officer of The Haskell Company, one of the
largest design and construction firms in the United States. Prior to joining The Haskell Company in 1999, Mr.
Halverson served as a Senior Vice President of M.A. Mortenson, a national
construction firm.
Mr. Halverson also serves as a director for ACIG Insurance Co., the Florida
Council of 100, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the Construction
Industry Round Table. He is also a trustee of the University of North Florida
and a St. Johns University regent. |
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Edward J. Kelly, III, 54, has served as a director of CSX since July 2002. Mr.
Kelly is currently President of Citi Alternative Investments, an integrated
alternative investments platform.
Mr. Kelly previously served as Managing Director of Financial Services for The
Carlyle Group and Vice Chairman of The PNC Financial Services Group, following
PNCs acquisition of Mercantile Bankshares Corporation in March 2007. At
Mercantile, Mr. Kelly held the offices of Chairman, Chief Executive and
President. Prior to joining Mercantile, Mr. Kelly served as Managing Director
and co-head of Investment Banking Client Management at J.P. Morgan Chase &
Company. Previously, Mr. Kelly was a partner at the law firm of Davis Polk &
Wardwell, where he specialized in matters related to financial institutions.
Early in his career, Mr. Kelly served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice
William J. Brennan, Jr. and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clement F. Haynsworth,
Jr.
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Mr. Kelly also serves on the Boards of Directors of The Hartford Financial
Services Group and The Hershey Company. |
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Robert D. Kunisch, 66, has served as a director of CSX since
October 1990. He is currently a Special Partner and Senior Advisor of ABS
Capital Partners, Inc., a private equity investment partnership.
Mr. Kunisch retired as Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Director of
Cendant Corporation, a global provider of consumer and business services, in
July 1999. He continued in the role as Senior Advisor to the Cendant management
team until July 2006. From 1988-1997, Mr. Kunisch
was Chief Executive Officer and President and from 1990-1997 Chairman of PHH Corporation, a
global provider of consumer and business services.
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Mr. Kunisch has previously served on the public boards of PHH Corporation,
Cendant Corporation, GenCorp., Mercantile Bankshares, Alex Brown & Sons, and
Noxell Corporation. Mr. Kunisch is also a former member of the Listed Company
Advisory Committee of the NYSE Board of Directors.
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John D. McPherson, 61, served as President and COO of Florida East Coast
Railway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries from
1999 until his retirement in 2007. From 1993-1998, Mr. McPherson served as Senior Vice President -
Operations, and from 1998-1999, he served as President and CEO of the Illinois
Central Railroad. Prior to joining Illinois Central Railroad, Mr. McPherson
served in various capacities at Santa Fe Railroad for 25 years.
Mr. McPherson holds an M.S. Management degree from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology Sloan School of Management. Mr. McPherson served as a member of
the TTX Company, a railcar provider and freight car management services joint
venture of North American railroads, Board of Directors from 1997-1999, while
at the Illinois Central Railroad, and from 1999-2007 during his time at Florida
East Coast Railway. |
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David M. Ratcliffe, 59, has served as a director of CSX
since January 2003. He has been Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Southern Company, one of Americas largest producers of electricity since
2004.
From 1999 until 2004, Mr. Ratcliffe was CEO of Georgia Power where he was
responsible for the overall operation of Southern Companys largest subsidiary,
with more than two million customers across Georgia. Prior to becoming
President and CEO in 1999, Mr. Ratcliffe was Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia Power. Mr. Ratcliffe also
served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Board of Directors
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Mr. Ratcliffe also serves as a member of the boards of several organizations,
including Edison Electric Institute (Director), Georgia Chamber of Commerce
(Chairman, 2005), Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Chairman, 2004-2006), Metro
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Research Alliance (Chairman, 2005-2006),
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and the Woodruff Arts Center
(Trustee; Chairman, 2004 Campaign). |
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William C. Richardson, PhD, 67, has served as a director of CSX since December
1992. Dr. Richardson is the immediate Past President and Chief Executive
Officer of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, one of the worlds largest private
charitable foundations. Dr. Richardson also has served as Co-Trustee of the
W.K. Kellogg Trust. He is a director of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and
Exelon Corporation.
Dr. Richardson holds a PhD from Chicago University, and has served on the
boards of numerous corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations. |
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Frank S. Royal, M.D., 68, has served as a director of CSX since January 1994.
Dr. Royal, a physician in private practice in Richmond, Virginia, is a director
of Dominion Resources, Inc., Smithfield Foods, Inc., and SunTrust Banks, Inc.
He is an active member of the National Medical Organization, where he
previously served as Chairman and President. He also served as Chairman of the
Board of Meharry Medical College and currently serves as Chairman of the Board
of Virginia Union University. Dr. Royal received his B.S. in Chemistry from
Virginia Union University, and his M.D. from the Meharry Medical College. |
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Donald J. Shepard, 61, has served as a director of CSX since January 2003. Mr.
Shepard currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of AEGON USA,
Inc., a subsidiary of AEGON N.V, one of the worlds largest life insurance and
pension companies. After working in various executive capacities at AEGON, in
1992, Mr. Shepard joined the AEGON NV executive board, and in 2002 he was
appointed Chairman of the Executive Board.
Mr. Shepard holds an MBA degree from the University of Chicago. He currently
serves as a member of the board of directors of PNC Financial Services Group,
Inc. He is also Vice Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a former
Chairman of the Financial Services Roundtable. In addition, he is a trustee of
Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins University. |
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Michael J. Ward, 57, is a thirty-year veteran of the Company and has served as
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2003. Mr. Wards
career with CSX has included key executive positions in nearly all aspects of
the companys business, including sales and marketing, operations, and finance.
Mr. Ward holds an M.B.A. degree from the Harvard Business School. Mr. Ward
serves on the boards of directors of Ashland Inc., the Association
of American Railroads and the Center for Energy and Economic Development. |
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE TWELVE NOMINEES NAMED HEREIN AS DIRECTORS.
What if a nominee is unable to serve as director?
If any of the nominees named above is not available to serve as a director at the time of the
Meeting (an event which the Board does not now anticipate), the proxies will be voted for the
election as director of such other person or persons as the Board may designate, unless the Board,
in its discretion, reduces the number of directors.
Director Independence
The Board annually evaluates the independence of each of its directors and, acting through its
Governance Committee, the performance of each of its directors. The Board has determined that ten
of the twelve nominees for election as directors are independent under the listing standards of the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In making this determination, the Board considered transactions
or relationships, if any, between each director or his or her immediate family and the Company or
its subsidiaries, as well as the listing standards. The purpose of this review was to determine
whether any such relationships or transactions were material and thus inconsistent with a
determination that the director is independent.
During its deliberations, the Board specifically considered the Companys relationship with
the Southern Company, a producer and provider of electric power. Mr. Ratcliffe, a director and a
nominee, currently is the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Southern Company. CSX Transportation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX, delivers coal to
generating plants operated by subsidiaries of the Southern Company. As a result of fuel surcharges
by CSX to the Southern Company resulting from increased fuel costs in 2007, revenue received from
the Southern Company exceeded the thresholds set forth in the NYSE listing standards regarding
director independence.
As a result of its review, the Board affirmatively determined, based on its understanding of
any relationships or transactions, and consistent with the NYSE listing standards, that each of the
director nominees is independent, other than Messrs. Ratcliffe and Ward.
Principles of Corporate Governance
The Board is committed to governance principles and practices that facilitate fulfilling its
fiduciary duties to shareholders and to the Company. The Board has adopted Corporate Governance
Guidelines that reflect the high standards that those who deal with the Company as employees,
investors, customers, vendors or in other capacities can and should expect.
Key corporate governance principles observed by the Board and the Company include:
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substantial majority of which is independent, as that term is defined in applicable
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Establishment of qualification guidelines for candidates for director and review of
each directors performance and continuing qualification for Board membership. |
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Membership of the Governance, Compensation and Audit Committees comprised solely of
independent directors. |
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Authority for each Board committee to retain outside, independent advisors and
consultants when appropriate. |
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Adoption of a Code of Ethics, which meets applicable rules and regulations, that
covers all directors, officers and employees of CSX, including the Companys CEO, Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) and Controller. |
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Adoption of a Policy Regarding Shareholder Rights Plans, establishing parameters
around the adoption of any future shareholder rights plan, including the expiration of
any such plan within one year of adoption if the plan does not receive shareholder
approval or ratification. |
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Adoption of a Policy Regarding Shareholder Approval of Severance Agreements,
requiring shareholder approval of certain future severance agreements with senior
executives that provide for benefits in an amount exceeding a threshold set forth in
the Policy. |
CSXs Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, the charters of each standing
committee, and policies adopted by the Board are available on the Companys Internet website
(www.csx.com). Shareholders may also request a free copy of any of these documents by writing to
CSX Corporation, Office of the Corporate Secretary, 500 Water Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Any waivers of or changes to the Code of Ethics that apply to our directors or executive
officers will be disclosed on CSXs Internet website (www.csx.com). There were no such waivers or
changes in 2007.
Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board generally, or with a particular director,
may forward appropriate correspondence to CSX Corporation, Office of the Corporate Secretary, 500
Water Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Pursuant to procedures established by the non-management directors of the Board, the Office of
the Corporate Secretary will forward appropriate correspondence to the Board or a particular
director. Appropriate correspondence generally includes any legitimate, non-harassing inquiries or
statements. Interested parties who wish to communicate directly with non-management directors may
forward correspondence to CSX Corporation, the Presiding Director, CSX Board of Directors, 500
Water Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Transactions with Related Persons
CSX operates under a Code of Ethics that requires all employees, officers, and directors,
without exception, to avoid engagement in activities or relationships that conflict, or would be
perceived to conflict, with the Companys interests or adversely affect its reputation. It is
understood, however, that certain relationships or transactions may arise that would be deemed
acceptable and appropriate upon full disclosure of the transaction, following review and approval
to ensure there is a legitimate business reason for the transaction and that the terms of the
transaction are no less favorable to CSX than could be obtained from an unrelated person.
The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving, as appropriate, all
transactions with related persons. CSX has not adopted written procedures for reviewing related
person transactions, but generally follows the procedures described below.
CSX considers a Related Person to be: (i) any person who is, or at any time since the
beginning of the last fiscal year was, a director or executive officer or a nominee to become a
director; (ii) any person who is
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known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of CSXs voting securities;
(iii) any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons, which means any child,
stepchild, parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law,
daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the director, executive officer, nominee or
more than 5% beneficial owner, and any person (other than a tenant or employee) sharing the
household of such director, executive officer, nominee or more than 5% beneficial owner; and (iv)
any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a
partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater
beneficial ownership interest.
A Related Person Transaction is a transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of
similar transactions, arrangements or relationships) in which CSX (including any of its
subsidiaries) was, is or will be a participant, the amount involved exceeds $120,000 in any fiscal
year, and in which any Related Person had, has, or will have a direct or indirect material interest
(other than solely as a result of being a director or a less than 10% beneficial owner of
another entity).
On an annual basis in response to the annual Directors and Officers Questionnaire, each
director and executive officer shall submit to the Corporate Secretary a description of any current
or proposed Related Person Transactions. Any person nominated to stand for election as a director
or appointed as a director or an executive officer shall submit the information described above in
response to a Questionnaire prepared by the Corporate Secretary. Directors and executive officers
are expected to notify the Corporate Secretary of any updates to the list of Related Person
Transactions during the year. If Related Person Transactions are identified, those transactions
are reviewed by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee will evaluate Related Person Transactions based on:
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any other applicable information provided by any director or officer of the Company. |
In connection with the review and approval or ratification, if appropriate, of any Related
Person Transaction, the Audit Committee should consider whether the transaction will be a conflict
of interest or give the appearance of a conflict of interest. In the case of any Related Person
Transaction involving an outside director or nominee for director, the Audit Committee should also
consider whether the transaction will compromise the directors status as an independent director
as prescribed in the NYSE listing standards.
Meetings of the Board and Executive Sessions
During
2007, there were ten meetings of the Board. Each director attended 75% or more
of the meetings of the Board and the meetings of the committees on which he or she served.
The non-management directors meet alone in executive session at each Board meeting.
Non-management directors are all those who are not Company officers. These executive sessions are
chaired by a Presiding Director who is an independent director selected annually by the Governance
Committee. Mr. Kelly currently serves as the Presiding Director. In addition, the independent
directors have periodic special meetings without management in connection with regularly scheduled
Board meetings.
While the Company does not have a formal policy regarding director attendance at Annual
Meetings of Shareholders, the Company encourages directors to attend. Every director attended the
2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Committees of the Board
CSX has five standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Finance
Committee, the Governance Committee, and the Public Affairs Committee. Each of these committees
has a written charter approved by the Board, a copy of which can be found on the Companys Internet
website
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(www.csx.com). In addition, the Board has an Executive Committee, which is discussed below.
The members of the committees are identified in the following table.
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Donna M. Alvarado
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Elizabeth E. Bailey
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John B. Breaux
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Steven T. Halverson
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Edward J. Kelly, III
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Robert D. Kunisch
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Southwood
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David M. Ratcliffe
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William C.
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Frank S. Royal
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Donald J. Shepard
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Michael J. Ward
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee meets only as needed and has authority to act for the Board on most
matters during the intervals between Board meetings. The Executive Committee has six members,
consisting of the Chairman of the Board and the chairs of each of the five substantive committees.
The Committee did not meet in 2007.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee selects Independent Auditors and submits its choice to the shareholders
for ratification. Its primary functions include oversight of the integrity of the Companys
financial statements, the Companys compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the
Independent Auditors qualifications and independence, and the performance of the Independent
Auditors and the Companys internal audit function.
Specifically, the Committee retains, appoints, oversees and approves compensation of the
Companys Independent Auditors, reviews the scope and methodology of the Independent Auditors
proposed audits, reviews the Companys financial statements, and monitors the Companys internal
control over financial reporting by, among other things, discussing certain aspects thereof with
the Independent Auditors and management. The Audit Committee is responsible for the approval of all
services performed by Ernst & Young LLP. The Chairman of the Audit Committee has the authority to
approve all engagements that will cost less than $250,000 and, in such cases, will report any
approvals to the full committee at the next scheduled meeting. All engagements expected to cost
$250,000 or more require pre-approval of the full Committee. In addition, it is Company policy
that tax and other non-audit services should not equal or exceed base audit fees plus fees for
audit-related services. Finally, the Committee maintains procedures for the receipt and treatment
of complaints regarding the Companys accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters.
The Audit Committee has five members, each of whom the Board has determined to be independent
pursuant to the independence standards promulgated by the NYSE and the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). The Committee held six meetings in 2007.
The Board has determined that the Company has at least one audit committee financial expert,
as that term is defined by SEC rules and regulations, serving on the Audit Committee. Mr. Shepard
is the Committees financial expert and is independent pursuant to the standards promulgated by the
NYSE and the SEC. Please refer to the Report of the Audit Committee below for additional
information regarding the Audit Committee.
Compensation Committee
The primary functions of the Compensation Committee are to: (i) establish the Companys
philosophy with respect to executive compensation and benefits; (ii) periodically review the
Companys compensation practices and policies, benefit plans, and perquisites applicable to all
employees and executives to ensure consistency with the Companys compensation philosophy; (iii)
assure that the Companys benefit plans, practices, programs and policies maintained for employees
and directors comply with all applicable laws; (iv) in consultation with the Board, review and
approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to compensation and
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benefits for the CEO, and evaluate the CEOs performance in light of those goals and
objectives, and, either as a committee or together with the other independent directors, as
directed by the Board, set the level of compensation of the CEO based on such evaluation; (v)
review and recommend approval of management compensation and Company compensation plans, including
benefits for key employees as determined by this Committee from time to time; (vi) establish
performance objectives for certain executives, and certify the attainment of those objectives in
connection with the payment of performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m)
of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 162(m)); and (vii) review the Compensation Discussion and
Analysis section of the Proxy Statement and, as appropriate, recommend to the Board for approval
the inclusion of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section in the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K and Proxy Statement. In addition, the Committee monitors the administration of certain
executive and management compensation and benefit programs.
The Compensation Committee has four members, all of whom are outside directors within the
meaning of regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 162(m) and are independent pursuant to the
independence standards promulgated by the NYSE. The Committee held four meetings in 2007. Please
refer to the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Proxy Statement for additional
information regarding the functions and operations of the Compensation Committee.
For additional information regarding the functions of the Compensation Committee, please see
Role of the Compensation Committee on pages 22-23.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides general oversight and review of financial matters affecting the
Company, including the monitoring of corporate debt, cash flow, and the assets and liabilities
maintained by the Company and its affiliates in conjunction with employee benefit plans, including
monitoring the funding and investment policies and performances of the assets. This four-member
Committee held five meetings in 2007.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee of the Board identifies individuals qualified to become board members
and recommends candidates for election to the Board. In addition, the Committee develops criteria
regarding director qualification and reviews and recommends changes in Board composition, committee
structure, and director compensation. The Committee develops, recommends and monitors corporate
governance principles and conducts regular evaluations of director performance and of the
effectiveness of the Board as a working group. The Governance Committee also reviews significant
changes in corporate structure, succession in senior management, and other internal matters of
broad corporate importance.
The Committee has five members and is composed solely of independent directors pursuant to the
independence standards promulgated by the NYSE. The Committee held six meetings in 2007.
The Governance Committee generally identifies nominees for directors based upon outside
research and suggestions from directors and officers of the Company. The Committee will also
consider persons recommended by shareholders of the Company in selecting director nominees.
Potential nominees suggested by shareholders will be evaluated by the Committee on the same basis
as individuals identified directly by the Committee or from other sources. As a group, the Board is
expected to represent a broad diversity of experience in business matters and to be able to assess
and evaluate the role and policies of the Company in the face of changing conditions in the
economy, regulatory environment and customer expectations. While there is not a formal list of
qualifications, nominees for Board membership are expected to be prominent individuals with
demonstrated leadership ability and to possess outstanding integrity, values and judgment. Nominees
must be willing to devote the substantial time required to carry out the duties and
responsibilities of directors. In addition, each Board member is expected to represent the broad
interests of the Company and its shareholders as a group, and not any particular constituency. The
Committee uses these and other relevant criteria to evaluate potential nominees.
Shareholders who wish to nominate a director nominee should do so in accordance with the
nomination provisions of the Companys bylaws. In general, a shareholder nomination should be
delivered to the Company
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at least 90 days but no more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of this years
Meeting date. Nominations should be accompanied by a description of the proposed nominees
qualifications and experience and his or her consent to serve if elected. A shareholders notice
regarding any such nomination should also indicate the nominating shareholders name and address
and the class and number of shares that he or she owns.
Public Affairs Committee
The Public Affairs Committee reviews and makes recommendations concerning the Companys
practices and programs designed to address important public policy issues that may impact the
Company, its shareholders, and the general public. This four-member Committee held four meetings
during 2007.
Director Compensation
The Board periodically, but at least once every three years, reviews and sets the compensation
for non-management directors based on the recommendation of the Governance Committee. Director
compensation includes both cash and stock-based components. In recommending the amount and form of
director compensation, the Committee considers, among other factors, the level of compensation
necessary to attract and retain qualified, independent directors. The most recent review of the
compensation for non-management directors occurred in 2007, and resulted in no changes in the
overall compensation structure.
During 2007, each non-employee director received an annual retainer of $75,000, at least 50%
of which was payable in CSX stock pursuant to the CSX Corporation Stock Plan for Directors (the
Stock Plan). The Chair of each Board committee other than the Audit Committee received an
additional $10,000. The Chair of the Audit Committee received an additional $15,000, and each
member of the Audit Committee also received an additional $5,000. On December 15, 2007, each
non-employee director also received a grant of 5,000 shares of CSX stock, which had a market value
of $217,625 (based on an average of the high and low price per share on the date of grant of
$43.525) and was required to be deferred. Directors also are eligible to receive other
compensation and benefits as discussed below. With the exception of participation in the CSX
Directors Matching Gift Program (Matching Gift Program), Mr. Ward does not receive compensation
for his services as a director.
During 2007, each director was eligible to defer all or a portion of his or her directors
fees, including cash compensation and stock, under the CSX Directors Deferred Compensation Plan
(the Directors Plan). Deferrals are subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
(Section 409A). Deferrals of director fees and other awards earned prior to 2005 are not subject
to Section 409A. Those deferrals will continue to be administered in accordance with the terms of
the directors plan in effect as of December 31, 2004.
Cash deferrals may be credited to an unfunded account and invested in various investment
choices or deferred as shares of CSX stock. The investment choices parallel the investment options
offered to employees under CSXs 401(k) plan. Stock deferrals are automatically held as
outstanding shares in a rabbi trust, with dividend equivalents credited in the form of shares.
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The following table summarizes the compensation earned by each of the non-employee directors
in 2007. No stock option awards were made to the directors in 2007.
Directors Compensation Table
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Donna M Alvarado |
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42,500 |
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255,125 |
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6,873 |
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304,498 |
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52,500 |
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255,125 |
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21,289 |
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328,914 |
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37,500 |
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255,125 |
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7,924 |
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300,549 |
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37,500 |
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255,125 |
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51,873 |
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$ |
344,498 |
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$ |
57,500 |
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255,125 |
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51,873 |
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364,498 |
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42,500 |
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255,125 |
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62,626 |
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360,251 |
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Southwood J. Morcott |
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37,500 |
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255,125 |
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62,004 |
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354,629 |
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David M. Ratcliffe |
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47,500 |
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255,125 |
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34,815 |
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337,440 |
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William C. Richardson |
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52,500 |
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255,125 |
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$ |
61,289 |
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368,914 |
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Frank S. Royal |
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37,500 |
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255,125 |
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61,289 |
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353,914 |
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Donald J. Shepard |
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47,500 |
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255,125 |
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51,873 |
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354,498 |
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Fees Earned or Paid in Cash - Includes cash retainer ($37,500) and any Chairman or Audit
Committee fees earned in 2007. Messrs. Breaux, Ratcliffe, and Shepard elected to defer 100% of
their cash retainers and fees in the form of stock into the CSX Directors Deferred Compensation
Plan. The number of shares deferred was 912, 1,155, and 1,155, respectively. |
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Stock Awards - Includes stock retainer ($37,500) and a December stock grant of 5,000 shares at
a stock price of $43.525, the average of the high and low price of CSX stock on the date of grant.
All the Directors were required to defer the 5,000 shares into the CSX Directors Deferred
Compensation Plan. |
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All Other Compensation - Includes discounts at The Greenbrier, a CSX-owned resort, excess
liability insurance, amounts for personal aircraft usage, Company matches under the CSX Directors
Matching Gift Program and incremental costs associated with the administration of the CSX
Directors Charitable Gift Plan. Under the Directors Matching Gift Program, the Company makes
direct contributions to approved charities selected by a director who contributes his or her own
funds as well. The details of the Directors Matching Gift
Program are described on page 20. |
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Total - The differences in the amounts in this column are largely attributable to fees for
committee Chairs, for service on the Audit Committee and the Company match on charitable
contributions under the CSX Directors Matching Gift Program. |
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
The Board has adopted Stock Ownership Guidelines to better align the interests of non-employee
directors with the interests of shareholders. These guidelines require that all non-employee
directors own shares of CSX. Within five years of election to the Board, a non-employee director
is expected to acquire and hold an amount of CSX common stock equal in value to five times the
amount of such non-employee directors annual retainer. Moreover, non-employee directors may only
dispose of shares held in excess of 1.2 times the applicable ownership threshold. If the annual
retainer increases, the non-employee directors will have five years from the time of the increase
to acquire any additional shares needed to satisfy the guidelines. Further information on the Stock
Ownership Guidelines is available on CSXs website (www.csx.com).
Charitable Gift Plan
All CSX directors elected before 2004 are eligible to participate in the CSX Directors
Charitable Gift Plan (Gift Plan), which is partially funded by CSX-owned life insurance policies.
Under the Gift Plan, if a director serves for five consecutive years, CSX will make contributions
totaling $1 million on his or her behalf to charitable institutions designated by the director.
Contributions to designated charities are made in installments, with $100,000 payable upon the
directors retirement and the balance payable in installments of $100,000 per year, starting at the
time of the directors death.
Matching Gift Plan and Other Benefits
Directors may participate in the CSX Directors Matching Gift Program (Matching Gift
Program), which is considered an important part of CSXs philanthropy and community involvement.
CSX will match $2 for every $1 that a director contributes to organizations that qualify for
support under CSX guidelines, up to a maximum annual CSX contribution of $50,000 per director. During 2007, 42 philanthropic organizations in areas served by the Company received $501,000 under
the Matching Gift Program. The
matching amounts are included in the directors compensation
table on page 37 for disclosure purposes.
Other Benefits
CSX makes available to directors personal excess liability insurance at no expense to the
directors. In addition, directors are entitled to certain discounts when visiting The Greenbrier,
a CSX-owned resort. During 2007, the value of the excess liability insurance and the discounts
described above varied by director but did not exceed $3,815 for any director.
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Report of the Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
with management. Based on its review and on the discussion described below, the Compensation
Committee recommended to the full Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included
in this Proxy Statement.
Compensation Committee
William C. Richardson, Chairman
Robert D. Kunisch
Frank S. Royal
Donald J. Shepard
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Executive Summary
The
Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) describes and analyzes the compensation of our
Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Ward, and our other named executive officers. The development
of compensation programs and benefit plans for senior executives, along with specific compensation
decisions for the named executive officers, is the responsibility of the Compensation Committee of
the Board (the Committee). The Committee is assisted in this responsibility by an independent
compensation consultant, whose duties and responsibilities are detailed in this document. The
Committee utilizes benchmark data, both from a peer group of U.S. railroads and from a broad survey
of comparably-sized general U.S. companies, to assist in determining pay programs and in making
compensation decisions on individual named executive officers.
The purpose of CSXs executive compensation program is to attract and retain talented,
high-performing executives with specialized experience and expertise
in a highly competitive industry subject to substantial government
oversight. It is intended to reward recent performance, incentivize future performance, and
align the long-term interests of executives with those of shareholders. It does so by utilizing
direct paybase salary and short- and long-term incentivesand indirect pay. These are outlined
in detail beginning on page 28.
The CD&A emphasizes the Companys commitment to a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy.
For senior executives, 75% or more of their compensation depends on meeting or exceeding
performance standards established by the Committee. No payments are made under the Companys
short- and long-term incentive compensation plans if performance threshold targets are not
achieved. In establishing the Companys incentive compensation plans, the Committee selects
performance measures designed to enhance shareholder value. The discussion set forth in the
sections below will provide further detail on the design and effectiveness of the Companys overall
incentive compensation programs.
In 2007, the Company had improved performance along almost all financial measures. This
resulted in a payout of 90% under our annual incentive compensation plan, and 151.1% under our
performance-based long term incentive compensation plan.
The CD&A is divided into five sections in order to help explain and analyze CSXs compensation
philosophy, policies and programs, how they are administered, how they operated in 2007, and how
understanding them can contribute to a better understanding of CSX and its management. The
sections of our CD&A include:
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Role of the Compensation Committee
The Committee is specifically responsible for establishing compensation and benefits programs,
as well as plans for the Companys senior executivesthe CEO and his senior teamwhich includes
the named executive officers in this Proxy Statement.
The Committee is comprised solely of independent directors, and its membership currently
consists of William C. Richardson, Committee Chair, Donald J. Shepard, Frank S. Royal, and Robert
D. Kunisch. The
members of the Committee are recommended by the Governance Committee and elected by the Board
annually. For more information and discussion of the Committee and the independence of its
members, see pages 16-17.
The Committee is responsible for determining the form, amount and mix of compensation
elements, setting and reviewing performance goals and achievements, and determining payouts. With
regard to Mr. Wards
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compensation, the Committee performs these functions with input from the
Senior Vice President Human Resources and Labor Relations (SVP Human Resources) and the
independent outside consultant (discussed below) and with regard to the other named executive
officers, the Committee consults with Mr. Ward, the SVP Human Resources and the independent
outside consultant, but in all cases has responsibility for final compensation decisions.
The Committee strives to maintain an effective balance between short-term and long-term
business objectives, employing its understanding of the Company, the industry and the current and
likely future business environment. Accordingly, the Committee endeavors to structure short-term
and long-term incentive plans that reward performance based on achievement of different, but
complementary, strategic and financial objectives. The Committee believes this balanced approach
motivates managements efforts to drive strong outcomes in both the current and future environment.
In establishing individual executive compensation opportunities and awarding actual payments,
the Committee considers analysis and recommendations from its independent compensation consultant,
competitive practices, the CEOs recommendations (for his subordinates), established plans and
internal practices. However, the Committee ultimately applies its judgment in establishing
incentive opportunities and determining appropriate payouts for executives. The Committee does not
rely solely on guidelines or formulas, or short-term changes in business performance. Key factors
affecting these determinations include:
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contribution to CSXs financial results; |
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effectiveness in leading CSXs initiatives to increase customer service,
productivity, people development, cash flow and profitability; |
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contribution to CSXs commitment to corporate responsibility, including the
executives success in creating a culture of unyielding integrity and compliance with
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commitment to corporate citizenship. |
To assist in discharging its responsibilities, the Committee employs a variety of internal and
external professional resources such as CSX human resources (Human Resources), legal, finance,
tax, and accounting professionals. Pursuant to the Committee charter, the Committee has the
authority to select, retain, and terminate a compensation consultant used to assist in the
evaluation of the CEOs or any senior executives compensation and benefits. The Committee
formally reviews and evaluates the performance and independence of its independent compensation
consultant annually.
Independent Compensation Consultant
The Committee retains an independent compensation consultant to provide the Committee with
independent, objective analysis and professional opinions on executive compensation matters. This
consultant, Semler Brossy Consulting Group, LLC (the Consultant), reports directly to the
Chairperson of the Committee and performs no other work for the Company or for any employee of the
Company. The Consultant generally attends all meetings of the Committee where evaluations of the
effectiveness of overall executive compensation
programs are conducted or where compensation for executive officers is analyzed or approved.
The Consultant is paid on an hourly fee basis, such hourly rate approved
by the Committee annually. The performance and the independence of the Consultant is reviewed on an annual
basis by the Committee, at which time
they make a determination as to the renewal of the Consultants annual
contract. The Consultant has been the independent compensation consultant for the Committee since 2003.
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Duties and Responsibilities
In 2007, the Consultants role included:
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reviewing alternative compensation tools and explaining their accounting, cash flow,
tax, equity, dilution, pay for performance, and other consequences including the total
cost of different combinations of compensation and benefit programs, their prevalence,
and application; |
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performing due diligence in the development of a comparison of peer group companies; |
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analyzing financial, stock price, and other performance data as critical inputs to
recommended compensation level changes, always factoring in the business needs of CSX
and the benefits to shareholders; |
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providing the Committee with detailed analyses of the pay competitiveness relative
to the peer group and the cost to CSX of any change in its compensation programs; |
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reviewing performance targets for our 100% performance-based annual and long-term
incentive plans; and |
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providing the Committee each December with an independence letter in a form approved
by the Committee Chairperson. |
The performance of the Consultants duties in 2007 required an understanding of all relevant
CSX internal factors such as:
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human resource considerations including recruiting and retention concerns; |
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Role of the CEO in Compensation Decisions
The CEO reviews compensation comparison benchmark data, as more fully discussed on pages
26-27, for members of his senior executive team (excluding data on his position). Using this data,
he considers information on individual performance and scope of responsibility and makes individual
compensation recommendations for the senior executive team, other than himself. These
recommendations include possible salary adjustments, generally made only every other year
(biennially) and adjustments to the annual incentive
compensation (or SEIP, as defined below) payout for each of his
direct reports based on their individual performance during the previous year.
The CEO does not establish targets for performance-based compensation plans, as this is a role
of the Committee. The CEO also does not make recommendations and he is not present when the
Committee discusses his individual compensation.
Philosophy and purpose of CSXs Executive Compensation Program
CSX
operates in a highly competitive industry subject to substantial
government oversight in which a companys success depends
on having highly skilled management with specialized expertise in addition to more general
managerial talents. The Committee believes therefore that in the joint interests of the Companys
success and the long-term value of our shareholders, it is important for us to appropriately value
the quality, skills and dedication of the senior executive officers. The executive compensation
program is designed to reflect that position. To that end, the compensation program is structured
to:
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attract talented, motivated, high-performing executives with specific skill sets and
relevant experience; |
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retain key leaders; |
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reward recent performance on an annual basis; |
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incentivize future performance; and |
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align the long-term interests of executives with those of CSXs shareholders. |
The Committee then evaluates the success of the compensation program and makes changes to the
program as appropriate.
CSX uses a variety of compensation tools to achieve these goals including: (i) direct
paybase salary, short-term and long-term incentives, and (ii) indirect payemployee benefits,
including retirement and certain post-employment benefits, nonqualified deferred compensation
plans, and perquisites.
The Companys compensation decisions are premised on the following two key principles:
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the total executive compensation opportunity, including benefits, should be
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Performance-based Compensation
In light of the Committees belief that the talents and experience of management play a key role in
the Companys success, the Committee has structured the Companys compensation program to recognize
those talents while rewarding actual performance results. A substantial portion of the executive
officers potential compensation depends upon achievement of preset financial and strategic
objectives. For example, in 2007, base salary was targeted to comprise only 15% to 25% of direct
compensation. Thus, 75% to 85% of a named executive officers take-home pay was at riskmeaning
that if the Company did not meet or exceed certain predetermined threshold performance levels, the
executive would not receive a payout under either the short-term or long-term incentive programs.
In this regard, 100% of CSXs short-term and long-term incentive compensation is performance-based,
which is unique among the Class I railroads.
Senior Executive Incentive Plan (SEIP)this refers to the Companys shareholder approved
plan for annual cash incentives to be paid to the Companys named executive officers while
preserving the Companys tax deduction under Internal Revenue Code (the Code) Section
162(m). The SEIP is 100% performance-based.
Annual Incentive Planthis refers to the Companys annual cash bonus plan for other than
named executive officers, the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP), and is
discussed in detail in the Elements of CSXs 2007 Compensation Program. The plan is 100%
performance-based and requires attainment of both financial and strategic objectives. No
payout is made under the MICP unless a preset operating income level is achieved regardless
of strategic achievement.
Long-term Incentive Planthis refers to the Companys equity-based long-term incentive plan
(LTIP) whose philosophy is discussed below, as well as in detail in the Elements of CSXs
2007 Compensation Program. The plan is also 100% performance-based and requires improvement
in operating ratio during a 3-year cycleas measured in the final year. For named
executive officers, other measurements are also considered as explained below. No payout is
made unless a preset operating ratio is attained.
Use of Performance Shares
CSXs pay for performance philosophy underlies the long-term incentive decisions of the
Committee. CSX has not issued stock options since 2003 and has changed its long-term compensation
approach to focus exclusively on performance-based shares designed to reward performance over
multi-year periods. The key reasons for this important change included:
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of stock options and making use of performance shares less subject to unexpectedly high
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the improved alignment between company performance and value creation during the
performance period. |
CSXs shareholder-approved plans allow for the use of a variety of long-term vehicles,
including options and restricted stock. At this point in the Companys business, the Committee
believes the exclusive use of performance shares is appropriate. Performance shares are described
in more detail on pages 30-33.
Results of performance-based compensation philosophy
Incentive payouts have reflected the Companys performance philosophy and have tracked
substantial performance improvements and sharpened focus and commitment to significant improvements
in operational performance and customer service since the current executive team was established in
2004. The impact of the Companys performance-based compensation philosophy can be seen, for
example, in the annual incentive payout table on page 29.
Following disappointing results in 2003, which resulted in no bonuses being paid to
executives, operations, service and financial performance began to rebound in 2004, as the Company
undertook a restructuring that reduced management staff by approximately 20 percent. This
restructuring also prepared the Company to effectively meet increasing demand for railroad and
intermodal services. As a result of the restructuring and other productivity initiatives, 2004
performance showed progress marked by an operating income improvement from $651 million to $993
million.
In 2005, the Company continued the momentum built in 2004 and recorded operating income of
$1.549 billion, which exceeded its target of $1.31 billion
by 18%. This result was delivered
despite the negative impact of Hurricane Katrina, which constrained operations and resources for
several months during the year.
In 2006, CSXs marked improvement continued and was defined by substantial growth in pricing
and revenue. The CSX team also made improvements in safety, customer service and productivity.
Against this background, more than $150 million of capacity expansion and facility improvement
projects were completed for high-growth areas. CSX delivered further shareholder value by
increasing dividends 54 percent and by repurchasing $465 million of common stock. Share price
increased by 36%, the highest among the Class I railroads.
In 2007, the Company was able to continue its improvement with pricing initiatives leading to
substantial revenue growth, despite weakening traffic volume. The Company also made significant
safety, service, and productivity gains, which included an industry-leading 17% reduction in
personal injury frequency and a 4.5% increase in train velocity. The company also achieved a 7.6%
improvement in equipment dwell, a measure of asset utilization. Since 2004, the Company delivered
productivity improvements exceeding $400 million. The Company also enhanced shareholder value by
increasing quarterly dividends 50% and by repurchasing $2.1 billion of common stock under its
previously authorized $3 billion share repurchase program. CSX intends to complete this repurchase
program during 2008. During 2007, the CSX share price increased by 28%.
The Committee believes its compensation philosophy has contributed to the Companys ability to
attract and retain a highly qualified, performance-driven management team, which has played a key
role in producing stronger, safer and more efficient business operations. From the beginning of
2004 through the end of 2007, CSXs stock price increased approximately 145%, and net cash provided
by operating activities increased by $126 million.
Competitive Compensation: Benchmarking and Competitive Comparisons
The Committees Consultant prepares or reviews in detail all competitive data for the
Committee.
In 2007, Human Resources contracted with Towers Perrin, an executive compensation consulting
firm, to assist in gathering and analyzing market data for compensation paid for similar positions
by other large companies and railroads. The general industry comparisons are to service companies
of similar size and market capitalization to CSX, with financial companies excluded from the
comparisons. The Committee reviews this data with its Consultant when making compensation
decisions.
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The Committee also reviews competitive pay and performance data on specific peer groups of
U.S. railroads as well as competitive pay data from broad surveys of general U.S. companies. For
2007, the peer group for pay and performance was comprised of the other major U.S. railroads (BNSF,
Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific). In some cases, where available, performance data may include
the Canadian railroads or broader railroad survey data. The peer group analysis always includes a
view of the relative size and performance of each railroad. It is noteworthy that peer rail
companies still currently use options, and time-vested restricted stock as primary components of
their compensation programs. As previously mentioned, CSXs incentive programdirect compensation
other than base salaryis 100% performance-based.
Further to our principle of having compensation practices that are competitive with reasonable
market standards, competitive data from the railroad peer group and the broad survey of general
U.S. companies is analyzed from several perspectives. Both targeted and actual payouts are
considered. When reviewing the general industry group of companies, data at both the 50th and 75th
percentile of compensation is considered. Final decisions are based on this data, along with the
scope of the individuals responsibilities and their individual performance. General industry
comparisons include 127 companies that have revenues between $6 billion and $15 billion. The
comparison group excludes financial services and the banking industry because they generally pay in
excess of market rates for similar-sized companies.
In addition, in 2007, we shifted our payout practices under our LTIP so that those payments
are made annually with respect to the preceding three-year period rather than every other year.
Our two-year plan was designed to provide a biennial (every other year) payout for a two-year
performance period. Under our new LTIP payout practices, named executive officers and eligible
management employees are eligible for a payout each year based on the performance in the last year
of the three-year performance period.
Accounting, Tax and Dilution Considerations
As discussed, a significant portion of each named executive officers compensation is
performance-based. Code Section 162(m) imposes a $1 million limit on the amount that CSX may
deduct for compensation paid to the named executive officers. However, performance-based
compensation paid under a plan that has been approved by shareholders is excluded from the $1
million limit if, among other requirements, the compensation is payable only upon attainment of
preestablished objective performance goals and the Committee that establishes such goals consists
only of outside directors.
The Committee and the Board have considered the Code Section 162(m) requirements. While the
tax effect of any compensation arrangement is a key factor to be considered, the effect is
evaluated by the Committee in light of CSXs overall compensation philosophy and objectives. CSXs
compensation program for named executive officers has both objective and discretionary elements.
Generally, the Committee wishes to maximize CSXs federal income tax deductions for compensation
expense and, therefore, has structured the short-term and long-term incentive elements of executive
compensation to meet the requirements for deductibility under Code Section 162(m). Nonetheless,
the Committee believes that there are circumstances in which the provision of compensation that is
not fully deductible may be more consistent with CSXs compensation philosophy and objectives and
may be in the best interests of CSX and its shareholders. The Committees ability to exercise
discretion and to retain flexibility in this regard may, in certain circumstances, outweigh the
advantages of qualifying all compensation as deductible under Code Section 162(m).
The Committee believes that the compensation of executive officers has been appropriately
structured and administered so that a substantial component of total compensation is dependent
upon, and directly related to, CSXs performance and total returns to its shareholders. In
developing the Companys executive pay programs, the Committee also considers the accounting, tax
and shareholder dilution costs of specific executive compensation programs, and seeks to balance
the earnings, tax, and dilution impact of executive compensation plans with the attraction,
retention and motivation value, and performance requirements of the plans.
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Analysis of Elements of CSXs 2007 Compensation Program
The Committee made its decisions concerning the specific compensation elements and total
compensation paid or awarded to CSXs named executive officers within the framework discussed below
and after consultation with the Consultant. The total compensation plan consisted of the following
key elements:
Direct Compensation
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Indirect Compensation
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Total direct compensation consists of base salary plus annual and long-term incentives. The
objective is to provide total pay opportunities that are competitive with those provided by peer
companies in the railroad industry and general industry, with actual payment dependent upon
results. In its efforts to achieve this objective, the Committee considers the appropriate balance
between incentives for short-term and long-term performance and compensation paid to the
executives peers. The Committee also considers the competitiveness of indirect compensation
(pension and other benefits and perquisites). In all cases, the Committee bases its specific
decisions and judgments on whether each individual payment or award would provide an appropriate
incentive and reward for individual performance that is consistent with the objective of our
compensation program and sustains and enhances long-term shareholder value.
Base Salary
The Committee determines a salary for each named executive officer based on its assessment of
the individuals experience and abilities. Salary increases are based on performance and
contribution to CSXs performance. For purposes of recruiting and retention, base salaries are
targeted at approximately the median of salaries paid for similar positions by the peer group and
general U.S. comparison companies. Generally, base salary is approximately 15-25% of the named
executive officers targeted total direct compensation, which reflects CSXs philosophy that a
substantial portion of the total compensation should be at risk and consist of performance-based
cash and equity incentives that link to CSXs financial and nonfinancial results. Base salary may
represent a larger or smaller percentage of total direct compensation if actual performance under
the incentive plans discussed below exceeds or falls short of performance targets.
In accordance with the Committees philosophy, the Committee did not provide for any base
salary adjustments in 2007 (including for Mr. Ward). It will review base salary in 2008 under its
approach to review base salary biennually rather than annually. Base salaries for the named
executive officers remain competitive with the median salaries of the peer group and general U.S.
comparison companies.
Annual Incentives
The SEIP provides the vehicle for annual incentives to be paid to the Companys named
executive officers while preserving the Companys tax deduction under Code Section 162(m). Under
this shareholder-approved plan, the maximum amount payable is equal to the lesser of: (i) 0.3% of
operating income for the CEO and 0.2% of operating income for each other named executive officer,
and (ii) $3,000,000. The Committee may adjust this amount downward in its sole discretion. In 2007,
as in prior years, the Committee has exercised this downward discretion by utilizing the same
methodology and performance achievement used under the MICP.
Under the MICP, each named executive officer has a bonus opportunity expressed as a percent of
base salary earned during the year. This is known as the target incentive opportunity, which
represents a competitive bonus opportunity based on a 100% payout of the MICP. The final payout is
then adjusted to reflect individual performance.
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The Committee then reviews the Companys performance for that year against the preestablished
and preapproved performance goals for the Company for that year. The performance goals are split
between: (i) the financial measurementoperating incomewhich, at a given level, can result in a
payment between 0% and 120% of the named executive officers target incentive opportunity, and (ii)
the strategic measurements that can result in a payment between 0% and 40% of the named executive
officers target incentive opportunity (achievement of a threshold level of operating income is
required for payment of any bonus regardless of strategic achievement). These strategic measures
include rail operations, safety, governance, people development, plus additional financial metrics
including revenue, earnings per share, operating ratio, cash flow, and the performance of
subsidiaries.
The chart below illustrates the Companys historical operating income and the percentage
payout under the MICP since 2000. Prior to that time, annual incentive payments were based on
different operating measurements.
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Operating Income* |
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$ |
713 |
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$ |
907 |
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$ |
995 |
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$ |
651 |
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$ |
993 |
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$ |
1,549 |
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$ |
2,126 |
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$ |
2,251 |
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Percentage of
Target Payout |
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0 |
% |
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60 |
% |
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54 |
% |
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0 |
% |
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75 |
% |
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150 |
% |
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160 |
% |
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90 |
% |
* Surface Transportation operating income provided in the above table is consistent with the
Companys reported information on Form
10-K. Operating income for MICP payout purposes is defined
as annual Surface Transportation revenue of CSXs rail and intermodal businesses minus annual
Surface Transportation operating expenses of CSXs rail and intermodal businesses, adjusted by
excluding nonrecurring items that are disclosed in the Companys financial statements.
The Committee establishes aggressive goals for payment of annual incentives and strictly
adheres to achievement of those goals when approving awards. Targeted payouts require marked
improvement from the previous years target. The chart below illustrates the improvement
percentage required from year-to-year to achieve a target payout.
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MICP Target Level of Difficulty (Dollars in millions) |
MICP |
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MICP Operating |
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Percentage Increase From Previous |
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Income Target |
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Year Target to Current Year Target |
2005 |
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$ |
1,310 |
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22 |
% |
2006 |
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$ |
1,650 |
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26 |
% |
2007 |
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$ |
2,300 |
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39 |
% |
Payment for 2007
The target incentive opportunity as a percent of salary for the named executive officers in
2007 was 120% for Mr. Ward, 90% for Messrs. Munoz, Gooden and Ingram, and 80% for Ms. Fitzsimmons.
Based on the achievement of financial targets in 2007, and the assessment by the Committee of
thirty-seven separate strategic measures (the general categories of which are described above), the
Committee approved an overall payout of 90%, with adjustments made for individual
performance. The payouts are reported as 2007 Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation in the Summary Compensation
Table. As in
prior years, the payout for the named executive
officers was substantially less than the maximum available to each individual under the SEIP.
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Long-Term Incentives
Long-term performance-based compensation is intended to enhance the linkage of executive
compensation to the creation of shareholder value by providing incentives based on performance
measures that have historically driven long-term shareholder value. Annual long-term incentive
grants for named executive officers are competitive with similar positions at peer companies and
general industry, and are earned only upon the achievement of preestablished goals. Long-term
incentive compensation is granted in the form of performance shares and is paid out in the form of
stock pursuant to the shareholder approved CSX Omnibus Incentive Plan (Omnibus Plan). The payout
to the executivesand to over 600 additional management employeesis dependent on the Companys
performance against preestablished goals. Thus, the value of the payout is dependent on the number
of performance shares earnedexpressed as a percentage of the original grantand the stock price
at the time of payout.
Currently, the Company has two long-term incentive cycles runningthe 2006-2008 LTIP and the
2007-2009 LTIP. (The Companys 2006-2007 LTIP was paid out in January 2008 and is discussed below
along with payouts shown on page 42 in the Options Exercised and Stock Vested Table.) CSX
implemented a 3-year LTIP in 2006, a 3-year LTIP in 2007 and intends to implement a new 3-year LTIP
in each succeeding year. Consequently, there will be three overlapping plans in place at any given
time resulting in an annual incentive payout opportunity at the expiration of each plan. Named
executives and eligible management employees are eligible for a payout each year based on the last
year of a three-year performance period.
The long-term incentive opportunities are designed to emphasize performance that is
substantially within managements direct control, while also linking the payouts value to share
price by paying in CSX common stock. In 2006, after consideration of various financial
measures, including free cash flow and return on invested capital, the Committee selected
surface transportation operating ratio as the performance target for the LTIPs because surface
transportation operating ratio:
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has had the highest correlation to Company stock price over a 15-year
history; |
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aligns with shareholder interest; |
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enables the covered employee to understand the impact of their actions in
relation to Company performance; |
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can be communicated in a way that incentivizes appropriate employee action; |
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supports service improvement and resource utilization; and |
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requires efficient use of Company resources. |
In the LTIPs, operating ratio will be measured in the final year of the cycle against the
preestablished goal set by the Committee at the beginning of the cycle. Under the LTIPs, operating
ratio is defined as annual Surface Transportation operating expenses divided by Surface
Transportation revenue of CSXs rail and intermodal businesses, adjusted by excluding nonrecurring
items that are disclosed in the Companys financial statements. Also, since the price of oil has a
material impact on operating ratio, at the time of implementation of the LTIPs, provision was made
for adjustment of the operating ratio targets by a predetermined amount if the per barrel cost of
oil changes significantly.
The range of payouts under the LTIPs, if any, will primarily depend on the actual level of
operating ratio achieved. As discussed below under each LTIP, for named executive officers, it
will also depend on (i) an adjustment for earnings per share (measured in the final year of
2006-2008 LTIP) or cumulative operating income (for the 2007-2009 LTIP), and (ii) strategic
performance achieved for such plans (downward adjustment only). Given actual performance, payouts
for named executive officers of performance shares at the end of the performance cycle can range
from 0% to 240% of the performance shares granted and will be paid in shares of CSX common stock.
Awards are also subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before payout for any reason
other than death, disability, or retirement. If employment terminates due to death, disability, or
retirement, participants
receive a prorated portion of any payout based on the time period they were an active
participant in the plan. Change-in-control provisions that may affect vesting under the CSX
Omnibus Plan are discussed below.
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2006-2007 LTIP
This LTIP was paid out in January 2008. The payout reflected a biennial LTIP award (covering
years 2006 and 2007). This LTIP was the last of the 2-year cycle plans and served as the
transition to the 3-year design discussed above. Therefore the payouts reflected in the Option
Exercises and Stock Vested table cover payments for two years. The amount in the Stock Award
column of that table that covers LTIP payments should be divided by two to determine the annualized
payment. The prior two-year cycle plan was the 2004-2005 plan which paid out in January 2006. The
2006-2007 awards were based upon a 2007 operating ratio of 77.8% (adjusted from 77.6% to exclude
nonrecurring items). In accordance with the preestablished targets, the Committee approved a
payout of 151.1% of the targeted award.
Target level of difficulty
The following chart illustrates the Company results necessary to attain the preestablished
financial goals set at the beginning of 2006 by using the corporate fiscal plan. For instance:
(i) to achieve a threshold payout, an operating ratio improvement of 60 basis points (or 0.6
percentage points) over the 2005 operating ratio was needed, (ii) to achieve a target payout, an
operating ratio improvement 2.2 percentage points was needed, and (iii) to achieve a maximum
payout, an operating ratio improvement of 7 full percentage points was needed.
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The table below illustrates the CEOs various payout possibilitiesbelow threshold, at
target, and at maximumgiven various prices of CSX stock.
Table
of Potential 2006 2007 LTIP Payout CEO
(Dollars
in millions except stock prices)
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Price of CSX Stock |
Payout |
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$30 |
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$35 |
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$36.881 |
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$40 |
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$41.182 |
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$45 |
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$50 |
Below Threshold
(0%)3 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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$ |
0.0 |
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Target (100%) |
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$ |
7.4 |
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$ |
8.6 |
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$ |
9.1 |
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$ |
9.9 |
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$ |
10.1 |
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$ |
11.1 |
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$ |
12.3 |
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Maximum (240%) |
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$ |
17.7 |
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$ |
20.7 |
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$ |
21.8 |
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$ |
23.7 |
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$ |
24.4 |
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$ |
26.6 |
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$ |
29.6 |
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1 Stock price on the date of grant: May 4, 2006 |
2 Stock price on the date the actual payout was approved |
3 To achieve threshold payout requires improvement from the actual operating ratio of the year prior to the establishment of the LTIP
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If the threshold performance goal (operating ratio) is not achieved, no payout under the LTIP
will result regardless of the occurrence of stock price appreciation.
As part of the LTIP design, and approved when the LTIP was established, adjustments to the
operating ratio targets are made if the average price of fuel significantly increased or decreased
in 2007. The anticipated fuel price when developing the original operating ratio targets was $61.
However, in 2007, the average fuel price paid by CSX was $72.28. Therefore, in accordance with the
preset adjustments contained in the Plan, the threshold, targeted and maximum goals for operating
ratio were adjusted to 81.85%, 80.25% and 75.45% respectively.
The awards to the executive team, including the named executive officers, were further subject
to adjustments based on the achievement of preestablished earnings per share targets (excluding
nonrecurring items and adjusted downward for share repurchases) in the final year. The achievement
of this measure could have produced up to a 20% increase or decrease in the payout generated by the
operating ratio measure. The LTIP further provided the Committee with discretion to reduce awards
by up to 30% based upon its assessment of managements achievement of preestablished strategic
goals including safety, corporate responsibility, and other operating goals. Despite EPS results
being higher than the preestablished target, and the achievement of a majority of the strategic
goals, the Committee elected not to make any upward adjustments.
2006-2007 LTIP Actual Payout
The actual payout was at a payout percentage of 151.1% of target. The stock price on the day the
award was approved was $41.18. (This payout was under the biennial programthe payout amount
includes incentive compensation for both 2006 and 2007.)
2006-2008 LTIP
This LTIP is a three-year plan approved and implemented in May 2006. It is the first
three-year plan implemented and has been followed by another three-year plan (the 2007-2009 LTIP
discussed below) in accordance with the Committees desire to have three overlapping plans in place
at any given time. As mentioned above, a new three-year LTIP implemented in each successive year
creates an incentive payout opportunity on an annual basis.
Surface Transportation operating ratio is the primary measurement, but the awards to the
executive team, including the named executive officers, are further subject to adjustments based on
the achievement of preestablished earnings per share targets (excluding nonrecurring items and
adjusted for share repurchases) in the final year. The achievement of this measure can produce up
to a 20% increase or decrease in the payout generated by the operating ratio measure. The
Committee also has discretion to reduce LTIP awards by up to
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30% based on its assessment of managements achievement of preestablished strategic goals,
including safety, corporate responsibility, people development, and preestablished operating goals.
The performance targets for the 2006-2008 LTIP have been set with similar target levels of
difficulty as fully illustrated in the 2006-2007 LTIP section. The target level requires
improvement over the prior year.
2007-2009 LTIP
In May 2007, the Committee approved and implemented the 2007-2009 LTIP. Operating ratio is
the primary measurement for this plan, but the awards to the executive team, including the named
executive officers, are further subject to adjustments based on the achievement of a preestablished
three-year cumulative operating income target. The Committee decided to utilize cumulative operating
income in this LTIP instead of earnings per share (EPS) primarily because operating income (i)
requires consistent, continuous operating improvements, (ii) since 1990, has had a higher
correlation to stock price than EPS, and (iii) eliminates the need to annually adjust EPS to
reflect the Companys share repurchase program. The achievement of this measure can produce up to
a 20% increase or decrease in the payout generated by the operating ratio measure. The Committee
also has discretion to reduce LTIP awards by up to 30% based on its assessment of managements
achievement of preestablished strategic goals, including safety, corporate responsibility, people
development, and preestablished operating goals. The performance targets for 2007-2009 LTIP have
been set with similar target levels of difficulty as fully illustrated in the 2006-2007 LTIP
section. The target level requires improvement over the 2006-2008 LTIP target.
Claw Back Provision
The 2007-2009 LTIP contains a provision for senior management (Vice Presidents and above)
that requires the repayment to the Company of any award received if within the two-year period
following the receipt of the award, the employee violates certain conditions including (i) leaving
CSX and working for a competitor in a similar capacity as the participant has functioned during the
past five years at CSX, or (ii) engaging in other types of conduct that puts the Company at a
competitive disadvantage. The claw back also requires that, where due to accounting
irregularities, the Company is required to restate its financial statements, amounts in excess of
the otherwise proper award be repaid to the Company.
Consideration for Noncompete Agreement
Senior management (Vice Presidents and above) also were required to enter into formal
noncompete agreements with the Company as a condition for participation in the 2007-2009 LTIP. The
noncompete restrictions are similar to those contained in the claw back provision and generally extend for a
period of 18 months following separation from employment.
Perquisites
In 2007, approximately 40 members of senior management, including the named executive
officers, were provided an annual perquisite allowance of $15,000. This allowance is paid in lieu
of any car allowance or usage charge, any country club or lunch club memberships, and any outside
tax preparation work. Executive officers are expected to utilize private cars at their
expense, for Company use as required, and utilize private club memberships for business
purposes. Financial planning services, excess liability insurance and annual physicals were made
available to the executive officers and were valued at approximately $16,000 for each executive
officer. Additionally, approximately 165 members of senior management, including the named
executive officers, were eligible to receive discounts of 50% (not to exceed $10,000) at The
Greenbrier, a CSX-owned resort in West Virginia.
For security reasons, since Mr. Ward became CEO in 2003, he has been required to travel by
Company aircraft at all times, and a home security system has been provided to him. For 2007, Mr.
Wards Company-mandated aircraft usage was $105,922. All other executive team members are entitled
to occasional private air travel and, other than Mr. Ward, the maximum incremental cost to CSX for
any one named executive officer in 2007 was $16,578.
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More information on our aircraft and other perquisites, including specific details about
perquisites afforded to each named executive officer, is available at page 37.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
CSX maintains nonqualified deferred compensation plans, in compliance with Code Section 409A,
for the benefit of its executives and certain other employees. The types of compensation eligible
for deferral include base salary, short-term incentive compensation (annual bonus), and LTIP
awards. The interest earned on these deferrals is at market rates for all of the named executive
officers.
The purpose of the nonqualified deferred compensation plan is to provide executives with the
opportunity to:
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defer compensation in excess of qualified plan limits; |
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defer compensation to allow them to receive the full company matching contribution
of 3% of base salary not otherwise available to them under the 401(k) plan (as it is to
other employees); and |
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defer compensation (and earnings) until retirement or another specified date or
event. |
Cash deferrals are hypothetically invested, as elected by the participant, among the
investment funds or benchmarks that are available under the 401(k) plan. Stock deferrals are
automatically held as outstanding shares in a rabbi trust. Dividend equivalents are either
credited in the form of shares, or received as cash in connection with stock deferrals made prior
to 2005. For stock deferrals made in 2005, or any time thereafter, dividend equivalents are
credited in the form of shares.
Beginning with deferrals made on or after January 1, 2005, distribution of deferred amounts
plus earnings to participants who are key employees will not be made for at least six months
following separation from service for those who elected a distribution at separation. Key
employees are generally the 50 highest paid officers.
Post-Employment Arrangements
Retirement Compensation
CSXs retirement benefits consist of two components: a defined benefit pension plan and a
401(k) plan. CSX also sponsors a post-retirement health and welfare plan for employees hired
before January 1, 2003. The Company stopped providing the post-retirement health and welfare plan
for employees, including executive officers, hired on or after January 1, 2003, as a cost-saving
measure and because providing these benefits was no longer necessary to remain competitive in the
labor market.
The retirement income components described above are provided to the named executive officers
under the following plans, which are fully described on pages 43-48:
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CSX Pension Plan (the Qualified Plan); |
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Special Retirement Plan for CSX Corporation and Affiliated Corporations (the
Special Retirement Plan); |
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The Tax Savings Thrift Plan for Employees of CSX Corporation and Affiliated
Companies (CSXtra); and |
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The Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP). |
Other Post-Employment Compensation
With the exceptions discussed in the Post-Termination and Change in Control Payments
section, the Company does not generally provide for any special termination of employment payments
or benefits that favor the named executive officers in scope, terms or operation. Payments are
generally available to all salaried employees whose positions are eliminated, pursuant to the
terms of CSXs Severance Plan, which pays benefits based upon years of service. The benefits range
from one month of base pay (if one to three years of service has been attained) to one year of base
pay (if at least 34 years of service has been attained).
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Change-in-Control Agreements
CSX has entered into change-in-control agreements with each of the named executive officers
(Change-in-Control Agreements). These agreements provide continuity of management in the event of
a change in control of CSX. CSX also has a goal of ensuring management objectivity in the face of
a potential transaction and believes this program accomplishes that goal. Overall, CSX views this
program as a key element of a competitive executive compensation program that can attract and
retain the type of high quality talent the Company needs from its executives, and we have designed
the provisions to be in line with market practice.
A detailed description of the Change-in-Control Agreements is set forth on pages 49-53 under
the section entitled Post-Termination and Change-in-Control
Payments.
Severance Agreements
In response to a shareholder proposal presented at last years annual meeting by the Trust for
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Pension Benefit Fund regarding the level of
severance benefits provided to executives in the event of severance from the Company, the Board
adopted, in December 2007, a new policy for severance benefits payable to senior executives
(defined as named executive officers within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) for
agreements entered into with a senior executive on or after December 12, 2007. The new policy was
developed through full discussion and agreement with the shareholder and specifically was designed
to cover new agreements. Thus, none of the existing agreements, including automatic self-renewing
agreements, are covered by this new policy. The new policy limits the payment of severance
benefits, without shareholder approval, to 2.99 times base salary plus bonus, as defined in the
policy. Severance benefits for named executives are paid only in the event of termination
following a change in control. (As discussed above, certain equity awards are immediately payable
upon a change in control under the shareholder-approved Omnibus Plan.) Further, tax gross-up
payments are available only on payments unrelated to the severance. The policy is available on the
Companys Internet website (www.csx.com).
Health and Welfare Benefits
CSX provides health and welfare benefits to the named executive officers on the same terms
available to eligible employees. This includes a variety of medical plan options from which to
choose, including dental benefits under a preferred provider plan. The Company also provides basic
life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage to all management
employees, each of which is equal to two times their respective annual salary. Both life and AD&D
benefits were capped at $1,000,000 effective January 1, 2006, but employees who already had
coverage in excess of $1,000,000 retained the prior cap of $3,000,000. The Company also provides
salary continuance in the event of short-term disability plus long-term disability (LTD)
insurance, travel accident insurance, and vacation based on length of service (again on the same
basis as all other management employees).
Restricted Stock
From time to time, the Committee may award shares of restricted stock. Generally, CSX makes
such awards in connection with attracting and, through the use of multi-year vesting schedules,
retaining certain executive officers. CSX did not grant any restricted stock awards to any of the
named executive officers in 2007. In addition, as part of its new stock ownership guidelines, the
Company adopted a one-year holding period requirement applicable to all restricted stock for
executive team members. Thus, following completion of the vesting period, named executive officers
must wait one year before disposing of the stock.
Other Employee Agreements
CSX occasionally enters into employment agreements with named executive officers. In general,
these agreements are offered in connection with recruiting executive officers when CSX deems it
advisable to provide employment security to new hires. Agreements of this type exist to provide
severance pay and related benefits to Messrs. Ingram and Munoz, both of whom were recruited and
hired from outside CSX three and four years ago, respectively. None of the other named executive
officers currently has an employment agreement with CSX.
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Additional information regarding these agreements is set forth on page 38 in the Employment
Agreements section.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
CSX believes that, to link the interests of executive officers to those of its shareholders,
it is important that executive officers hold an ownership position in CSX common stock. To achieve
this linkage, CSX has established the following formal stock ownership guidelines. These guidelines
are generally at or above the stock ownership guidelines of the comparison companies. Senior
executive officers must retain 100% of net shares issued until the guidelines are achieved,
guidelines must be achieved within five years, and such officers may dispose of shares held in
excess of 1.2 times the applicable ownership threshold. All of the named executive officers
currently exceed these ownership guidelines. The requirements are as follows:
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Minimum Value |
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Chief Executive Officer
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6 times base salary |
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Executive Vice Presidents
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4 times base salary |
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Senior Vice Presidents
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3 times base salary |
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Vice Presidents and Equivalent
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1 time base salary |
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COMPENSATION TABLES
Summary Compensation Table
The Summary Compensation Table shows the amount and type of compensation received, as well as
granted, in 2007 for the CEO, the CFO, and the next three most highly-paid executive officers.
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Deferred |
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Option |
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Incentive Plan |
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Compensation |
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All Other |
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Salary |
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Bonus |
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Awards1 |
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Awards2 |
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Total |
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Year |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
Michael J. Ward |
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2007 |
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$ |
1,000,000 |
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$ |
11,413,605 |
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$ |
202,940 |
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$ |
1,080,000 |
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$ |
2,680,048 |
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$ |
202,117 |
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$ |
16,578,710 |
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Chairman, President
and CEO |
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2006 |
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$ |
995,833 |
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$ |
6,385,128 |
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$ |
529,198 |
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$ |
2,031,500 |
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$ |
3,672,230 |
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$ |
157,587 |
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$ |
13,771,476 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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2007 |
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$ |
600,000 |
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$ |
4,305,817 |
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$ |
59,454 |
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$ |
486,000 |
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$ |
58,112 |
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$ |
54,317 |
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$ |
5,563,700 |
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Executive Vice
President
and CFO |
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2006 |
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$ |
595,833 |
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$ |
2,452,611 |
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$ |
117,742 |
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$ |
836,000 |
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$ |
62,169 |
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$ |
49,226 |
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$ |
4,113,581 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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2007 |
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$ |
525,000 |
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$ |
4,366,627 |
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$ |
448,000 |
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$ |
117,910 |
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$ |
39,129 |
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$ |
5,496,666 |
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Executive Vice
President
and COO
CSX Transportation,
Inc. |
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2006 |
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$ |
520,833 |
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$ |
2,495,743 |
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$ |
825,000 |
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$ |
1,255,114 |
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$ |
54,738 |
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$ |
5,151,428 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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2007 |
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$ |
500,000 |
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$ |
4,346,975 |
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$ |
16,172 |
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$ |
382,500 |
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$ |
826,842 |
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$ |
58,141 |
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$ |
6,130,630 |
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Executive Vice
President
and CCO |
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2006 |
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$ |
495,833 |
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$ |
2,443,734 |
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$ |
54,177 |
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$ |
750,000 |
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$ |
1,363,633 |
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$ |
61,086 |
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$ |
5,168,463 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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2007 |
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$ |
450,000 |
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$ |
3,138,627 |
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$ |
25,685 |
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$ |
324,000 |
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$ |
230,086 |
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$ |
48,806 |
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$ |
4,217,204 |
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Senior Vice
President-
Law & Public Affairs
and Corporate
Secretary |
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2006 |
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$ |
445,833 |
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$ |
2,134,571 |
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$ |
73,015 |
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$ |
571,000 |
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$ |
227,987 |
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$ |
49,060 |
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$ |
3,501,466 |
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1 |
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Stock Awards This column represents the 2007 FAS 123(R) expense for (i)
outstanding restricted stock granted in previous years for all named executive
officers other than Michael Ward (Mr. Ward does not have any outstanding
restricted stock) and (ii) performance shares (LTIP grants) under the 2006-2007
LTIP, 2006-2008 LTIP and the 2007-2009 LTIP. The 2007 accrual for performance
share units was based on an estimate of the likely performance achievement
for expense purposes under FAS 123(R). Since the awards are in shares, all
values are based on the grant date fair value of shares which could potentially
be earned. For the 2006-2007 LTIP and the 2006-2008 LTIP, the grant date fair
market value was $36.88; for the 2007-2009 LTIP, the grant date fair market
value was $43.32. For more information, see Note 4, Stock Plans and
Share-Based Compensation in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in
the Companys 2007 Form 10-K, which will be filed on February [ ], 2008.
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2 |
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Option Awards This column represents the 2007 FAS 123(R) expense for
outstanding unvested stock option awards. Options were last granted in 2003.
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3 |
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Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation SEIP, which was paid in February
2008, was based on the 90% payout of MICP, adjusted for individual performance.
For more information regarding the SEIP awards, see Annual Incentives on pages
28-29.
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4 |
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Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
The values in this column reflect only changes in pension value as there were
no above-market nonqualified deferred compensation earnings to report. The
present value of accumulated benefits for 2007 reflects a higher discount rate
of 6.00% when compared to the 5.75% discount rate applicable for 2006. This
discount rate change was the result of actuarial adjustments based on changes
in corporate bond rates. An increase in the discount rate reduces the
incremental increase in pension value. There were no other changes in plan
provisions or assumptions that affected the value.
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All Other Compensation The values in this column include a $15,000
perquisite allowance for each named executive officer, as well as amounts for
personal aircraft usage, financial planning services, health screenings, excess
liability insurance, life insurance and discounts at the CSX-owned resort. For
Mr. Ward, this column includes, along with the items discussed above,
Company-mandated aircraft usage by Mr. Ward in the amount of $105,922 as well
as a Company match pursuant to the CSX Directors Matching Gift Program in the
amount of $50,000, which is a perquisite available to Mr. Ward pursuant to his
service as a director. Mr. Wards personal aircraft usage amount was
calculated using the direct operating cost of $1,745 per flight hour, which was
the hourly operating cost for 2007. The aggregate incremental cost for the use
of Company aircraft for personal travel, including travel for outside board
meetings, is calculated by multiplying the hourly variable cost rate (including
fuel, oil, airport and hangar fees, crew expenses, maintenance and catering)
for the aircraft by the hours the executive used the aircraft. For these
purposes, hours occupied by any deadhead aircraft legs are included in the
total hours the aircraft was used by the executive.
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Employment Agreements
CSX currently has employment agreements in place with Mr. Munoz and Mr. Ingram, which were
entered into in 2003 and 2004, respectively, when each joined CSX. Mr. Ward, Mr. Gooden and Ms.
Fitzsimmons do not have formal employment agreements in place, but rather, along with Mr. Munoz and
Mr. Ingram, have their compensation reviewed and approved annually by the Committee and are all
eligible to participate in the SEIP, LTIPs and all other elements of compensation discussed in the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis section. The agreements for Messrs. Munoz and Ingram provide
for certain benefits, which are discussed below on page 49. The agreements do not provide for a
specific duration of employment, but relate primarily to the provision of benefits upon separation.
Mr. Munoz
Under the terms of an agreement entered into in May 2003, Mr. Munoz is employed as Executive
Vice President and CFO of CSX. The agreement provides for an annual base salary of no less than
$500,000. The agreement also provides for an annual target bonus of 90% of his base salary. Upon
joining CSX, Mr. Munoz received a stock option grant of 250,000 shares, which vest ratably over
three years starting in 2006. As of December 31, 2007, Mr. Munoz is two-thirds vestedthe final
third vests May 7, 2008. In addition, Mr. Munoz was granted 50,000 shares of restricted stockin
which he is fully vested. Mr. Munoz is also entitled to participate in employee benefit plans and
to receive perquisites generally made available to senior executives of CSX.
Mr. Ingram
Pursuant to an agreement entered into in March 2004, Mr. Ingram is employed as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of CSX Transportation. The agreement provides for an annual
base salary of no less than $450,000 and an annual target bonus of 90% of his base salary. Mr.
Ingram is also entitled to participate in employee benefit plans and to receive perquisites
generally made available to senior executives of CSX. If Mr. Ingrams employment is terminated
for any reason other than cause, he is eligible for a special pension benefit described in the
narrative following the Pension Benefits Table.
38
Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
The Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table is a supporting table to the Summary Compensation Table.
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Plan Awards2 |
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Michael J. Ward |
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May 1, 2007 |
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14,776 |
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92,347 |
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221,633 |
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$ |
4,000,010 |
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120,000 |
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1,200,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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May 1, 2007 |
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5,541 |
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34,630 |
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83,112 |
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$ |
1,499,998 |
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54,000 |
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540,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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May 1, 2007 |
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5,541 |
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34,630 |
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83,112 |
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$ |
1,499,998 |
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47,250 |
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472,500 |
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3,000,000 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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May 1, 2007 |
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5,541 |
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34,630 |
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83,112 |
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$ |
1,499,998 |
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45,000 |
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450,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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May 1, 2007 |
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3,694 |
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23,087 |
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55,409 |
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$ |
1,000,013 |
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36,000 |
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360,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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1 |
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Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards This
column reflects what the potential payments could have been for 2007 under the
SEIP as typically administered by the Committee using the target incentive
opportunity and Company performance under the MICP. The values reflect a
threshold payout of 10%, a target payout of 100% and a maximum payout that
cannot exceed the lesser of 0.3% of operating income for the CEO and 0.2% of
operating income for each other named executive officer, or $3 million under
the shareholder approved SEIP. At the Committees discretion, payouts can be
zero. The actual payment for 2007 is shown in the Summary Compensation Table.
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2 |
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Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Programs The value
in this column reflects the potential payout in shares under the 2007-2009 LTIP
based on preestablished financial performance goals. For the named executive
officers, the Companys operating ratio for the final year and the cumulative
operating income will determine a payout of shares which can range from 0% to
240% of the grant. The values reflect a threshold payout of 16%, a target
payout of 100% and a maximum payout of 240%.
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3 |
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Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards The value in this
column reflect the number of performance shares granted, which is the target
number, multiplied by $43.32 (the average of the high and low price of CSX
stock on the date of grant).
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As described above in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table
and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table reflect that a substantial portion of the total compensation
paid to each named executive officer is at risk and consists of performance-based cash and equity
incentives that link each named executive officers pay to CSXs financial and non-financial
results.
39
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The table below presents information pertaining to all outstanding equity awards held by the
named executive officers as of December 28, 2007, and their potential value based on CSXs closing
price on December 28, 2007 of $44.27. Outstanding equity awards are comprised of vested and
unvested stock options, unvested restricted stock, and outstanding LTIP grants.
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Option |
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Stock That |
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Stock That |
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Other Rights |
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Unexercised Options |
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Options |
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Exercise |
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Option |
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Have Not |
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That Have Not |
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(#) |
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Price2 |
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Expiration |
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Vested4 |
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Vested5 |
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Not Vested6 |
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Vested7 |
Name |
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Unexercisable1 |
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Date3 |
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($) |
Michael J. Ward |
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80,000 |
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$ |
20.4844 |
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02/10/09 |
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261,176 |
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$ |
11,562,240 |
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350,000 |
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$ |
19.7975 |
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05/17/11 |
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133,332 |
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$ |
19.0700 |
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02/13/12 |
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273,334 |
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266,666 |
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$ |
16.0725 |
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05/07/13 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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166,668 |
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83,332 |
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$ |
16.0725 |
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05/07/13 |
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97,941 |
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$ |
4,335,839 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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20,000 |
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$ |
885,400 |
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97,941 |
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$ |
4,335,839 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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$ |
16.0725 |
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05/07/13 |
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97,941 |
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$ |
4,335,839 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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27,666 |
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$ |
19.7975 |
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10,310 |
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$ |
456,424 |
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65,294 |
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$ |
2,890,562 |
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$ |
19.0700 |
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33,334 |
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33,332 |
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16.0725 |
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1 |
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Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Unexercisable Stock option awards
become exercisable in annual one-third increments, commencing on the third anniversary of the grant
date.
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2 |
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Option Exercise Price The option exercise price is the average of the high and low stock
price on the grant date of the stock option award. The approval date and grant date are the same
for each individual stock option grant listed above.
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Option Expiration Date The stock option awards expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant
date.
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4 |
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Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested The number of shares in the column
above represent the number of unvested restricted shares of stock, as of December 28, 2007, granted
to the named executive officers as an incentive to remain employed by CSX. Under the terms of the
restricted stock agreements, the grants are subject to partial accelerated vesting if employment
with CSX terminates as a result of death, disability, termination without cause, or resignation for
good reason.
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Mr. Ingram Mr. Ingram received a restricted stock grant of 50,000 shares on March 15, 2004.
Since the date of grant 30,000 shares have vested. The remaining 20,000 shares will vest on March
14, 2008.
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Ms. Fitzsimmons Ms. Fitzsimmons received a restricted stock grant of 41,240 shares on December
22, 2005. Since the date of grant, 30,930 shares have vested. The remaining 10,310 shares will
vest on December 22, 2008.
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5 |
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Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested The market values are based
on the closing stock price as of December 28, 2007 of $44.27. The value can be more or less than
these amounts based on the stock price at the end of the vesting period.
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Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not
Vested In accordance with the SEC requirements for this table, the number of shares shown in the
column above represents the sum of the shares that would be payable under the 2006-2008 LTIP and
2007-2009 LTIP if the Companys actual performance in 2007 was applied to each plans performance
measures. The Companys 2007 performance would create a 110% payout for the 2006-2008
LTIP and a below threshold payout for the 2007-2009 LTIP. The SEC requires that projected payouts
be shown at the next higher performance measure. Therefore, the number of performance shares shown
above is equal to a 200% payout for the 2006-2008 LTIP and a 16% payout
for the
2007-2009 LTIP.
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Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other
Rights That Have Not Vested The market values are based on the closing stock price as of
December 28, 2007 of $44.27. The value can be more or less than these amounts based on the stock
price at the end of the performance period. The table below provides a breakdown of the last two
columns of the above table showing the unearned shares and value from the two outstanding LTIPs.
Actual payout of awards will be based on the Companys performance for the last year of each plan.
Dividend equivalents are not paid on grants.
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Value at YE 2007 |
Name |
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($) |
Michael J. Ward |
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246,400 |
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$ |
10,908,128 |
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14,776 |
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$ |
654,112 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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92,400 |
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$ |
4,090,548 |
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5,541 |
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$ |
245,291 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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92,400 |
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$ |
4,090,548 |
|
|
|
5,541 |
|
|
$ |
245,291 |
|
Clarence W. Gooden |
|
|
92,400 |
|
|
$ |
4,090,548 |
|
|
|
5,541 |
|
|
$ |
245,291 |
|
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
|
|
61,600 |
|
|
$ |
2,727,032 |
|
|
|
3,694 |
|
|
$ |
163,530 |
|
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested
The table below presents the stock options exercised and restricted stock that vested for each
of the named executive officers during 2007, the number of shares paid from the 2006-2007 LTIP, and
the value realized from each.
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|
Option Awards: The value realized for the options exercised by the named executive
officers reflects the stock price at exercise less the options exercise price
multiplied by the number of options exercised. |
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|
Restricted Stock Awards: For the executives with remaining unvested restricted
stock awards from grants in prior years, the table includes the value realized for
stock awards at CSXs stock price on the vesting date for the number of restricted
stock awards that vested during 2007. |
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|
2006-2007 LTIP Awards: The value realized for stock awards reflects CSXs closing
stock price on January 18, 2008 of $41.18, the last business day prior to the date the
awards were approved by the Committee on January 21, 2008. |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
Shares Acquired on |
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Value Realized |
|
Shares Acquired on |
|
Value Realized |
|
|
Exercise1 |
|
on Exercise |
|
Vesting3 |
|
on Vesting |
Name |
|
(#) |
|
($)2 |
|
(#) |
|
($)4 |
Michael J. Ward |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
940,280 |
|
|
|
372,310 |
|
|
$ |
15,331,726 |
|
Oscar Munoz |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
159,616 |
|
|
$ |
6,665,387 |
|
Tony L. Ingram |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,616 |
|
|
$ |
6,115,137 |
|
Clarence W. Gooden |
|
|
87,666 |
|
|
$ |
2,050,513 |
|
|
|
173,616 |
|
|
$ |
7,176,707 |
|
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,388 |
|
|
$ |
5,720,046 |
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1 |
|
Shares Acquired on Exercise Shares acquired by Messrs. Ward and Gooden were not retained
through the end of the year. |
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2 |
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Value realized Number of options
multiplied by sales price - exercise price. |
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3 |
|
Shares Acquired on Vesting Shares acquired through stock awards include the number of
shares that were issued pursuant to the 2006-2007 LTIP as discussed in the CD&A on page 32 and any
restricted stock that vested in 2007. |
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4 |
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Value Realized Number of shares issued pursuant to the 2006-2007 LTIP multiplied by the
stock price on the date the award was approved by the Committee plus the number of restricted stock
shares that vested in 2007 multiplied by the stock price on the date of vesting. |
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Pension Benefits Table
As reflected by the Pension Benefits Table, and as described below, CSX maintains defined
benefit plans (qualified and nonqualified) under which the named executive officers are entitled to
benefits: the CSX Pension Plan and the Special Retirement Plan for CSX Corporation and Affiliated
Corporations.
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Number of Years |
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Present Value of |
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Payments During |
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|
|
Credited Service |
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Accumulated Benefit |
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Last Fiscal Year |
Name |
|
Plan Name |
|
(#) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Michael J. Ward |
|
CSX Pension Plan (Qualified) |
|
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30.333 |
|
|
$ |
965,350 |
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|
|
|
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Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) |
|
|
41.667 |
|
|
$ |
12,973,070 |
|
|
|
Oscar Munoz |
|
CSX Pension Plan (Qualified) |
|
|
4.417 |
|
|
$ |
39,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) |
|
|
4.417 |
|
|
$ |
168,337 |
|
|
|
Tony L. Ingram |
|
CSX Pension Plan (Qualified) |
|
|
3.500 |
|
|
$ |
37,493 |
|
|
|
|
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) |
|
|
38.000 |
|
|
$ |
5,325,576 |
|
|
|
Clarence W. Gooden |
|
CSX Pension Plan (Qualified) |
|
|
35.833 |
|
|
$ |
1,050,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) |
|
|
44.000 |
|
|
$ |
4,459,636 |
|
|
|
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
|
CSX Pension Plan (Qualified) |
|
|
16.083 |
|
|
$ |
281,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) |
|
|
16.083 |
|
|
$ |
809,202 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) Mr. Wards credited service under the Special
Retirement Plan is 41.667 years, including additional years of service credited in accordance with
the Special Retirement Plan (see section entitled Special Retirement Plan of CSX and Affiliated
Corporations Additional Service Credit); his actual years of service are 30.333 years. The
present value of his accumulated benefit under the Special Retirement Plan that is attributable to
his credited years of service above his actual years of service is $3,826,456. Note that Mr. Ward
was designated for participation in the Special Retirement Plan in September 1995, eight years
before he became CEO. Beginning in 2007, Mr. Ward voluntarily waived the right to any future
accruals of extra years of service under this plan. The table uses a September 30 measurement date
and thus, extra service from October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 still appears in this Proxy
Statement. See discussion below of the Special Retirement Plan on pages 45-46.
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2 |
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) Mr. Ingrams credited service under the Special
Retirement Plan is 38.0 years due to the crediting of his service with his prior employer under his
employment agreement; his actual years of service are 3.5 years. However, his CSX pension benefit
is offset by the pension benefits he receives from his prior employer as well as any monthly amount
payable from his CSX cash balance benefit. The present value of his accumulated benefit under the
Special Retirement Plan that is attributable to his credited years of service above his actual
years of service is $4,677,414. See discussion below of the Special Retirement Plan on pages
45-46.
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3 |
|
Special Retirement Plan (Nonqualified) Mr. Goodens credited service under the Special
Retirement Plan is 44 years, including additional years of service credited in accordance with the
Special Retirement Plan (see section entitled Special Retirement Plan of CSX and Affiliated
Corporations Additional Service Credit), and his actual years of service are 35.833 years. Mr.
Gooden will receive no additional years of service credit under this plan going forward. The
present value of his accumulated benefit under the Special Retirement Plan that is attributable to
his credited years of service above his actual years of service is $1,046,979. See discussion
below of the Special Retirement Plan pages 45-46.
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CSX Pension Plan
The CSX Pension Plan (the Qualified Plan) is qualified under Code Section 401(a) that covers
most of CSXs non-union employees upon completing one year of service and attaining age 21. In
general, pension benefits under the Qualified Plan accrue in two different ways: for employees who
were hired before January 1,
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2003, benefits accrue based on a final average pay formula, and for employees hired on or
after January 1, 2003, benefits accrue based on a cash balance formula.
Final Average Pay Formula for Employees Hired Before January 1, 2003
For employees hired before January 1, 2003, the final average pay formula provides for a
benefit, in the form of a life annuity starting at age 65, equal to 1.5% of the employees final
average pay multiplied by the employees years of service. This amount is then reduced by 40% of
the employees Social Security benefits or 60% of the employees Railroad Retirement benefits, or
both, whichever is applicable. The resulting benefit is subject to a cap imposed under Code
Section 415 (the Section 415 Limit). The Section 415 Limit for 2007 is $180,000 (for a life
annuity at age 65) and is subject to adjustment for future cost of living changes. Further, under
the Code, the maximum amount of pay that may be taken into account for any year is limited. This
limit (the Compensation Limit) is $225,000 for 2007 and is subject to adjustment for future cost
of living changes. The pay taken into account under the final average pay formula includes base
salary, annual incentive payments, and matching contributions made under CSXs 401(k) plans (50% of
employee contributions of up to 6% of base salary). Messrs. Ward and Gooden and Ms. Fitzsimmons
were hired before January 1, 2003, and are covered by the final average pay formula under the
Qualified Plan.
Cash Balance Formula for Employees Hired on or After January 1, 2003
Employees who become eligible to participate in the Qualified Plan on or after January 1, 2003
earn pension benefits under a cash balance formula. Benefits earned under the cash balance formula
are expressed in the form of a hypothetical account balance. For each month of service, an
employees account is credited with a percentage of the employees pay for that month. The
percentage of pay credited is determined based on the employees age and years of service. Mr.
Munozs current percentage of pay credit is 4% and Mr. Ingrams current percentage of pay credit is
5%.
The hypothetical account earns interest credits on a monthly basis using the 10-year Treasury
bond rate and the participants account balance as of the end of the prior month. The 10-year
Treasury bond rate used for 2007 was 4.8%. Pay for purposes of the cash balance formula is defined
in the same way as for the final average pay formula. The Section 415 Limit and Compensation Limit
also apply in determining benefits under the cash balance formula.
Because Mr. Munoz and Mr. Ingram were hired after January 1, 2003, they are covered by the
cash balance formula. However, Mr. Ingram, pursuant to his employment agreement, receives a
benefit under the final average pay formula offset by his Norfolk Southern pension benefit and any
monthly benefit payable under the CSX cash balance formula.
Transfer Benefits
The Qualified Plan also provides for the payment of additional benefits to employees who are
subject to an intra-company transfer between railroad employment (covered by Railroad Retirement
benefits) and non-railroad employment (covered by Social Security benefits). These benefits are
intended to make up a portion of the difference in the smaller benefits (including the living
spousal benefit) payable under Social Security versus Railroad Retirement. Messrs. Ward and Gooden
are eligible for such benefits. Since the enhancement does not make up the full loss in Railroad
Retirement benefits or spousal survivor benefit, Mr. Ward is covered by a side agreement that
provides him an additional amount to make him whole.
Vesting
Benefits under the Qualified Plan vest upon the earlier of completion of five years of service
or attainment of age 65.
Early Retirement
The Qualified Plan has a normal retirement age of 65. However, employees with 10 years of
service may retire as early as age 55, but with a reduction from full benefits to reflect
commencement of the benefit
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earlier than age 65. If an active participant reaches age 55 with 10 years of service, the
reduction for early retirement is 1/360th of the pension benefit for each month the benefit
commences prior to age 60 (rather than age 65). Messrs. Ward and Gooden have already attained age
55 with 10 years of service and thus are currently eligible to retire under the early retirement
provisions of the Qualified Plan. Mr. Ingram is eligible for early retirement under his
employment agreement discussed on page 49.
Form of Payment of Benefits
Benefits under the Qualified Plans final average pay formula are payable in various annuity
forms at retirement. Benefits under the cash balance formula may be paid upon termination of
employment or retirement as a lump sum or in various annuity forms, including a 50% joint and
survivor annuity (fully subsidized for married employees so that the monthly benefit to the
employee is the same as if the employee elected to receive a single life annuity), as well as 75%
and 100% joint and survivor annuity forms. The valuation method and actuarial factors used to
determine the present value of accumulated benefits shown in the table are described in CSXs 2007
Form 10-K.
Special Retirement Plan of CSX and Affiliated Corporations
The Special Retirement Plan is a nonqualified plan that generally covers CSX executives,
including the named executive officers, whose compensation exceeds a certain level ($225,000 in
2007). The benefits provided under the Special Retirement Plan that apply to one or more of the
named executive officers are described below. The purpose of the Special Retirement Plan is to
assist CSX in attracting and retaining key executives by allowing it to offer competitive pension
benefits on the basis described below.
Benefits
The Special Retirement Plan formula replicates the qualified plan formula but provides for the
payment of benefits that that would otherwise be denied under the Qualified Plan due to the Section
415 Limit and the Compensation Limit, both described above.
Additional Service Credit
The Special Retirement Plan provides for the granting of additional service credit to
executives designated by the CEO or his designee where it is necessary to do so in order to provide
competitive retirement benefits. Messrs. Ward and Gooden have been covered by the Special
Retirement Plans additional service crediting provisions since September 2, 1995 and December 21,
1996, respectively. Pursuant to the Special Retirement Plans applicable service crediting rules,
an eligible executive is credited with one additional year of service for each actual year of
service worked beginning no earlier than age 45 continuing until age 65. Total service cannot
exceed a maximum of 44 years, unless actual service exceeds 44 years. The additional service credit
vests upon an executives attainment of age 55 and completion of ten years of actual service. Mr.
Ward voluntarily waived his right to future extra service credits in 2007, and Mr. Gooden is not
entitled to any extra service credits as he has reached the maximum. As discussed below, Mr.
Ingram is entitled to pension benefits under the Special Retirement Plan that are based on service
with his prior employer.
CSX has previously granted additional service credit to executives in accordance with the
above provisions in situations where it determines it is necessary to do so in order to provide
competitive retirement benefits. The additional two-for-one service credits discussed above were
awarded in the mid-1990s under a plan provision that is no longer utilized for new participants.
Executive Specific Benefits
The Special Retirement Plan allows the payment of individually negotiated nonqualified pension
benefits. As mentioned above, pursuant to an employment agreement entered into between CSX and Mr.
Ingram at the time Mr. Ingram joined CSX from Norfolk Southern Corporation in March 2004, CSX
agreed to provide Mr. Ingram with a special pension benefit payable under the Special Retirement
Plan. No benefit is payable to Mr. Ingram under the Special Retirement Plan if he is terminated for
cause, which is generally defined as (i) a
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willful and continued failure to substantially perform his duties; (ii) willful engagement in
illegal conduct or gross misconduct that is harmful to CSX and performed in bad faith; or (iii) a
violation of CSXs Code of Ethics.
By letter agreement between CSX and Mr. Ward, Mr. Ward, due to his transfer to non-railroad
service, is generally entitled upon retirement to additional monthly payments that would, together
with the benefits payable under the Qualified Plan, generally equal the benefits (including spousal
benefits) that Mr. Ward lost resulting from such transfer.
Form of Payment of Benefits; Certain Forfeiture Provisions
Under the current terms of the Special Retirement Plan, pension benefits can be paid in the
same form as under the Qualified Plan, except that Messrs. Ward and Gooden are permitted to elect
to receive their Special Retirement Plan pension benefits in the form of a lump sum. Their
Qualified Plan benefits under the final average pay formula are payable only in the form of an
annuity.
Pension benefits under the Special Retirement Plan are subject to (i) suspension and possible
forfeiture if a retired executive competes with the Company or engages in acts detrimental to the
Company or (ii) forfeiture if an executive is terminated for engaging in acts detrimental to the
Company.
Under the current terms of the Special Retirement Plan, unless an employee has elected
otherwise, within 45 days after a change in control, the employee is entitled to a lump sum payment
equal to the actuarial present value of his or her accrued benefit under the Special Retirement
Plan as of a date prior to the change in control.
The valuation method and actuarial factors used to determine the present value of accumulated
benefits shown in the Pension Benefits Table for the Special Retirement Plan are described in CSXs
2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CSXtra 401(k) Plan
All CSX non-union employees may also contribute to the Company-wide CSXtra Plan, which is a
traditional qualified 401(k) plan. Benefits accumulated under CSXtra are not shown in the chart
above. Participants may contribute on a pre-tax and post-tax basis and receive Company matching
contributions. If a named executive officer is precluded from making the maximum pretax
contributions as a result of Code limits, additional compensation may be deferred under the EDCP
described below, which also provides the maximum matching contribution of 50% on an employee
contribution of up to 6% of base salary above the qualified compensation limit.
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Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table
The Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table provides a summary of 2007 deferrals made under
the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP), CSXs current executive nonqualified deferral
program, as well as 2007 earnings, distributions, and year-end balances. Two types of deferrals
are represented below: cash deferrals and stock deferrals. Cash deferrals include deferred
portions of a named executive officers base salary and short-term and long-term incentive cash
payments. Stock deferrals include deferred portions of compensation payable in the form of CSX
common stock. The Committee believes that such stock deferrals help assure that executives will
share the same risks and rewards of ownership with shareholders, with less liquidity since they
generally cannot sell or access such deferral stock until the end of the deferral period.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Executive |
|
Registrant |
|
Aggregate |
|
Aggregate |
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Contributions |
|
Contributions |
|
Earnings |
|
Distributions |
|
Balance |
|
|
Last Fiscal Year |
|
Last Fiscal Year |
|
Last Fiscal Year1 |
|
Last Fiscal Year2 |
|
Last Fiscal Year3 |
Name |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Michael J. Ward |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,434,403 |
|
|
$ |
71,515 |
|
|
$ |
6,303,422 |
|
Oscar Munoz |
|
$ |
22,500 |
|
|
$ |
11,250 |
|
|
$ |
41,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
791,590 |
|
Tony L. Ingram |
|
$ |
18,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,500 |
|
|
$ |
1,447,094 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,272,852 |
|
Clarence W. Gooden |
|
$ |
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,250 |
|
|
$ |
367,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,844,776 |
|
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
68,056 |
|
|
$ |
3,585 |
|
|
$ |
332,226 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
Aggregate Earnings Last Fiscal Year Earnings on cash deferrals include the total gains and
losses credited in 2007 based on the hypothetical investment of those amounts in the manner
described below. Earnings on stock deferrals reflect the difference between the closing stock
price at the end of 2006 ($34.43) and 2007 ($44.27), plus any dividend equivalents credited in
2007. |
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2 |
|
Aggregate Distributions Last Fiscal Year Distributions include any dividend equivalents
credited on deferred stock balances in 2007 that were paid out in the form of cash. Such option is
allowed only on pre-2005 stock deferrals. |
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3 |
|
Aggregate Balance Last Fiscal Year Of the aggregate balances listed in this column, the
amounts attributable to deferred stock are as follows: Mr. Ward, $5,862,876; Mr. Munoz, $0; Mr.
Ingram, $6,220,280; Mr. Gooden, $1,588,415; and
Ms. Fitzsimmons, $293,867. |
Eligible Deferrals
Under the EDCP, participants are entitled to elect to defer (a) awards payable in cash under
CSXs incentive compensation plans, (b) up to 50% of base pay, and (c) awards payable in the form
of stock under our LTIP. Participants also are entitled to matching credits based on the amount of
additional matching contributions that the named executive officer would have received under CSXs
401(k) plan assuming that certain Code limits did not apply and contributions made under the EDCP
were instead made under CSXs 401(k) plan.
Investment of Deferred Amounts
Stock awards that are deferred under the EDCP are automatically held as outstanding shares in
a rabbi trust and are credited with dividend equivalent shares. Deferred amounts other than stock
awards are, in accordance with a participants individual elections, treated as if they were
invested among the investment funds or benchmarks available under the qualified 401(k) plan. The
funds and benchmarks currently available include the stable value fund, balance fund, large cap
value fund, S&P 500 Index fund, large cap growth fund, international equity fund, small cap growth
fund, retirement target date funds, and a CSX stock fund. Participants may elect to change the
investment of deferred amounts, other than deferred stock awards, as of the first day of any
payroll period.
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Timing and Form of Benefit Payments
EDCP participants may elect to receive payment of their deferred amounts, including earnings,
upon separation from service, the attainment of a specified age, or upon the occurrence of a change
in control. Participants may elect to receive payment in the form of a lump sum or in semi-annual
installments over a number of years not in excess of twenty years. If a participant fails to make
an election, deferred amounts are paid in lump sum one year after separation from service. With
respect to amounts deferred after December 31, 2004, if payment is triggered by a separation from
service and the participant is a key employee (for CSX, generally the 50 highest paid officers),
payment will not be made until the later of six months after separation from service or the
scheduled date of payment.
A participant may apply for accelerated payment of deferred amounts in the event of certain
hardships and unforeseeable emergencies. A participant also may elect to receive accelerated
distribution of amounts deferred before January 1, 2005 (and earnings thereon) other than for
hardship or an unforeseeable emergency, but the participant is required to forfeit a portion of the
amount to be distributed. Depending on the plan under which the original deferral was made, the
forfeiture may be equal to 5% or a rate equal to the mid-term
applicable federal rate (4.13% as of
December 28, 2007) as of the date of distribution. All benefit payments under the EDCP are paid in
the form of cash, except that deferred amounts attributable to stock awards are paid in the form of
CSX stock.
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Post-Termination and Change-in-Control Payments
The following narrative disclosure and tables provide information about CSX arrangements that
pay benefits to named executive officers in connection with (i) termination of employment or (ii)
termination of employment following a change in control.
Termination of Employment Payments (Other than upon a Change in Control)
The Company does not generally provide for any special termination of employment payments or
benefits that favor the named executive officers in amount, terms or operation. Rather, payments
are available under certain circumstances to all salaried employees pursuant to the terms of the
CSX Severance Plan, which pays benefits based upon years of service. The benefits range from one
month of base pay (if one to three years of service has been attained) to one year of base pay (if
at least 34 years of service has been attained). However, Messrs. Munoz and Ingram are eligible
for special termination of employment payments in certain circumstances. Furthermore, LTIP and
restricted stock grants received by participants, including the named executive officers, are
subject to pro rata vesting upon the recipients termination of employment under certain
circumstances described below.
Employment Agreements Messrs. Munoz and Ingram
CSX is party to employment agreements entered into at the time of employment with Messrs.
Munoz and Ingram, as discussed above in the narrative accompanying the Summary Compensation Table.
These agreements provide for benefits to be payable to the executives upon a termination of
employment, other than during the employment period covered by the Change-in-Control Agreements
described in the next section. The severance benefits provided under these agreements are
available for the duration of their employment with CSX.
Munoz Agreement. By letter agreement with CSX dated April 17, 2003, if Mr. Munoz is
terminated by CSX (including pursuant to a constructive termination) for reasons other than
cause or disability, he will be entitled to the following benefits:
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|
If employment is terminated on or before May 6, 2008, CSX will pay Mr. Munoz a lump
sum severance payment equal to two times his then current annual base salary, and any
then unvested options granted to him in May 2003 will vest immediately. |
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|
|
|
If employment is terminated after May 6, 2008, CSX will pay Mr. Munoz a lump sum
amount equal to his then current annual base salary. |
Ingram Agreement. By letter agreement dated March 15, 2004, if Mr. Ingram is terminated by
CSX (including pursuant to a constructive termination) for reasons other than cause or
disability, or Mr. Ingram terminates employment for
good reason, he will be entitled to the
following benefits:
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|
|
If employment is terminated on or before March 14, 2009, CSX will pay Mr. Ingram a
lump sum severance payment equal to two times his then current annual base salary, and
any then unvested restricted stock granted at the commencement of his employment will
vest immediately. |
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|
|
If employment is terminated after March 14, 2009, CSX will pay Mr. Ingram a lump sum
amount equal to his then current annual base salary. |
In Messrs. Munozs and Ingrams employment agreements, the payment triggers are defined as
follows:
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|
|
Cause generally refers to (1) the executives willful and continued failure
substantially to perform his duties; (2) any willful engagement by the executive in
illegal conduct or gross misconduct that is harmful to CSX and performed in bad faith;
or (3) any violation by the executive of CSXs Code of Ethics. |
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|
|
|
Disability is generally defined by reference to CSXs long-term disability plan. |
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|
|
|
Constructive termination generally refers to (1) a material diminution in the
executives duties or responsibilities or (2) a reduction in base salary, target annual
bonus, other incentive opportunities, benefits or perquisites (unless peer executives
suffer a comparable reduction). In Mr. Munozs |
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|
|
agreement, constructive termination also includes the circumstance where CSX requires
the executive to be based at any location other than its corporate headquarters. |
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|
|
|
Good reason, as used in Mr. Ingrams agreement, generally refers to (1) a material
diminution in the executives duties or responsibilities, (2) the failure by CSX to
comply with the compensation provisions of the employment agreement or (3) any
direction by CSX of Mr. Ingram to act in a manner that would cause a breach in his
confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement with his previous employer. |
Pro Rata Vesting of LTIP and Restricted Stock Grants
LTIP and restricted stock grants under the Omnibus Plan for all participants provide for pro
rata vesting based on the number of months elapsed between the date of grant and the date of
termination as follows:
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|
|
LTIP Awards: If any payments are made under the 2006-2008 LTIP or the 2007-2009
LTIP, such payments will be made pro rata in the event that an award recipients
employment terminates due to death, disability or retirement. |
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Restricted Stock: Restricted stock vests pro rata in the event of termination of
employment by CSX without cause, by reason of death or disability, or by the award
recipient for good reason. Cause is defined in the same manner as under the
Change-in-Control Agreements discussed below under the section Change-in-Control
Payments section. Disability is defined by reference to the CSX long-term
disability plan, which covers the award recipient. Good reason means the termination
of employment within 60 days after (1) any action resulting in a material diminution of
the award recipients position, authority or responsibilities or (2) CSX requires the
award recipient to relocate to another office location. |
Change-in-Control Payments
The following discussion describes potential payments to named executive officers, along with
other executives, following a change in control.
Full and Immediate Vesting under Omnibus Plan
The named executive officers, along with more than 600 other employees, hold grants governed
by the terms of the Omnibus Plan, including performance shares under the 2006-2008 LTIP and the
2007-2009 LTIP, restricted stock, and stock options. Upon the occurrence of a change in control
(as defined by the Omnibus Plan, which has been filed with the SEC and is available at
www.sec.gov): (i) all grants under the 2006-2008 and 2007-2009 LTIP are considered fully earned and
are immediately payable in cash, (ii) all vesting conditions applicable to restricted stock are
deemed to have been met, and (iii) all outstanding stock options become immediately exercisable.
The following table quantifies the benefits that would have been payable under the Omnibus
Plan to each named executive upon the hypothetical occurrence on December 28, 2007 of an event
described above.
Potential Payouts Under the Omnibus Plan Upon Change in Control
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Payment1 |
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Stock2 |
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Options3 |
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Payments |
Michael J. Ward |
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$ |
20,450,394 |
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$ |
7,519,315 |
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$ |
27,969,709 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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$ |
7,668,892 |
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$ |
2,349,754 |
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$ |
10,018,646 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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$ |
7,668,892 |
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$ |
885,400 |
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$ |
8,554,292 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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$ |
7,668,892 |
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$ |
563,950 |
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$ |
8,232,842 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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$ |
5,112,609 |
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$ |
456,424 |
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$ |
939,879 |
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$ |
6,508,912 |
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1 |
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LTIP Payment Full LTIP payout based on 100% attainment of target levels under the 20062007
LTIP, 2006-2008 LTIP and the 2007-2009 LTIP, as of December 28, 2007, at a stock price of $44.27. |
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Restricted Stock Total value of restricted stock assuming full vesting as of December 28,
2007, at a stock price of $44.27. |
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Stock Options Total value of the spread for unvested stock options, assuming full vesting as
of December 28, 2007, at a stock price of $44.27. |
The SEC requires that the LTIP payments described above include the performance shares from the
2006-2007 LTIP that were paid in January 2008. If the hypothetical change in control occurred on
December 31, 2007, instead of December 28, 2007, the total potential LTIP payments for a change in
control would have been as follows:
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Name |
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LTIP Payment |
Michael J. Ward |
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$ |
9,542,266 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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$ |
3,578,344 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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$ |
3,578,344 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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$ |
3,578,344 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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$ |
2,385,577 |
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Change-in-Control Agreements
On December 30, 2004, CSX entered into Change-in-Control Agreements with senior executives,
including each of the named executive officers. Each Change-in-Control Agreement provides for
salary and benefits to be continued at no less than specified levels generally for a period of up
to three years after a change in control (the Employment Period), and for certain payments and
other benefits to be paid or provided by CSX upon an executives termination of employment within
the Employment Period. No payments have been made to any named executive officer pursuant to the
Change-in-Control Agreements described below.
A change in control generally includes any of the following:
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the acquisition of 20% or more of CSXs outstanding common stock or the combined
voting power of CSXs outstanding voting stock by an individual or group as defined
under applicable SEC rules; |
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if individuals, who as of the date of the Change-in-Control Employment Agreement,
constitute the Board (the Incumbent Board) cease for any reason to constitute at
least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a
director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by the
Companys shareholders was approved by a vote of least a majority of the Directors then
comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a
member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual
whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened
election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual
or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of an individual,
entity or group (as defined under applicable SEC rules); |
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a business combination (such as a merger, consolidation or disposition of
substantially all of the assets of CSX or its principal subsidiary), excluding business
combinations that will not result in a change in the equity and voting interests held
in CSX, or a change in the composition of the Board, over a specified percentage; or |
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the liquidation or dissolution of CSX or its principal subsidiary. |
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Benefits During the Employment Period Following a Change in Control
During
the Employment Period, CSX is required to:
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pay the executive an annual base salary that is at least equal to the highest base
salary payable to the executive in the 12-month period immediately preceding the
Employment Period (although certain reductions in salary that are also applicable to
similarly situated peer executives may be permitted); |
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provide the executive with an opportunity to earn an annual cash bonus at a minimum,
target and maximum level that is not less favorable than the executives opportunity to
earn such annual cash bonuses prior to the Employment Period (although certain
reductions also applicable to similarly situated peer executives may be permitted); and |
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cause the executive to be eligible to participate in incentive, retirement, welfare
and other benefit plans and to benefit from paid vacation and other policies of CSX and
its affiliates, on a basis not less favorable than the benefits generally available to
the executive before the Employment Period (or the benefits generally available to peer
executives at any time after the beginning of the Employment Period, whichever is more
favorable). |
Benefits Upon Termination Following a Change in Control
Under the Change-in-Control Agreements, CSX will provide severance payments and other benefits
to named executive officers upon their termination of employment during the Employment Period. The
amount of benefits depends on the reason for termination.
Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason; Constructive Termination. CSX
will pay to the executive the severance benefits described below if, during the Employment Period,
CSX terminates the executives employment other than for
cause or disability, or the executive
resigns for good reason or upon a constructive termination. An executive whose employment is
terminated without cause in anticipation of a change in control is also entitled to the following
benefits. Each of these payment triggers is discussed further below.
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Cash Severance Payment a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of the
following: |
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the executives (1) accrued pay and (2) Highest Annual Bonus (pro-rated
based on the number of days worked in the calendar year). An executives
Highest Annual Bonus is the higher of (a) the executives most recently
established target annual bonus and (b) the highest annualized bonus amount
received by the executive in the three full calendar years preceding the
beginning of the Employment Period; |
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three times the sum of the executives annual base salary and the
executives Highest Annual Bonus; and |
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the actuarial present value of the amount that the executive would have been
entitled to receive under the Qualified Plan and the Special Retirement Plan
had the executive continued employment with CSX for an additional three years
after the actual date of termination. |
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Medical and Other Welfare Benefits continued medical, life and other
welfare benefit plan coverage for three years after termination of employment at a
level at least as favorable as the benefits provided to the executive during the
Employment Period (or the benefits then generally available to peer executives,
whichever is more favorable). The executive also receives credit for three additional
years of service for purposes of determining eligibility for retiree medical benefits. |
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Outplacement outplacement services at a cost to CSX not to exceed $20,000. |
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The following table quantifies the severance benefits to which each of the named executive
officers would be entitled under his or her Change-in-Control Agreement upon the hypothetical
termination of employment following a change in control by CSX other than for cause or
disability or by the executive for good reason or upon a constructive termination as of
December 28, 2007.
Potential Payouts Under Change-in-Control Agreements
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Severance1 |
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Payment2 |
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Increase3 |
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Values4 |
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Outplacement5 |
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Gross-Up6 |
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Payments |
Michael J. Ward |
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$ |
9,094,500 |
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$ |
2,009,237 |
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$ |
9,886,758 |
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$ |
64,093 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
9,633,620 |
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$ |
30,708,208 |
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Oscar Munoz |
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4,308,000 |
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$ |
826,838 |
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$ |
440,299 |
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$ |
60,476 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
2,944,816 |
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$ |
8,600,429 |
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Tony L. Ingram |
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$ |
4,050,000 |
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$ |
815,959 |
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$ |
2,923,500 |
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$ |
22,944 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
4,068,079 |
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$ |
11,900,482 |
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Clarence W. Gooden |
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$ |
3,750,000 |
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$ |
741,781 |
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$ |
3,818,125 |
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$ |
49,151 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
4,401,929 |
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$ |
12,780,986 |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
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$ |
3,063,000 |
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$ |
564,742 |
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$ |
1,841,139 |
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$ |
58,573 |
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20,000 |
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$ |
2,917,065 |
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$ |
8,464,519 |
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Severance Severance payment equal to three (3) times the sum of the executives annual base
salary at the time of the termination plus the Highest Annual Bonus. |
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Pro-rata Bonus Payment The Highest Annual Bonus pro-rated for the number of days in the
calendar year prior to a hypothetical termination of employment as of December 28, 2007. |
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Retirement Benefit Increase Increase in actuarial present value of retirement benefits as of
December 28, 2007 due to the accrual of retirement benefits for three additional years of
employment upon a qualifying termination following a change in control. The total retirement
benefits would be equal to: Mr. Ward ($26,854,975), Mr. Munoz ($440,299), Mr. Ingram ($8,216,352),
Mr. Gooden ($10,733,629) and Ms. Fitzsimmons ($2,454,873). |
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Welfare Benefits Values Estimated values associated with the continuation of medical,
prescription, dental, disability, employee life, group life, accidental death and travel accident
insurance for three years post-termination following a change in control. |
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Outplacement Executive is provided with outplacement services not to exceed $20,000. |
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Excise Tax & Gross-up Gross-up covering the full cost of excise tax under Code Sections 280G
and 4999. Note that this amount is highly dependent on a variety of factors, including the
characterization of some compensation as earned for service with CSX or an acquirer, and thus is
only theoretical. It represents a calculation based on each executive being terminated on the
assumed change of control date at the end of 2007. The excise tax and gross-up shown in this table
include amounts payable under a change in control under the Omnibus Plan, as well as amounts
payable upon a termination under the Change-in-Control Agreement. |
Termination for Other Reasons. If the executives employment is terminated due to the
executives death or disability, or by the executive other than for good reason or upon a
constructive termination, CSX will make a lump sum cash payment to the executive equal to his or
her (1) accrued pay and (2) Highest Annual Bonus pro-rated based on the number of days worked in
the calendar year. If the executives employment is
terminated by CSX for cause, CSX will pay
the executive a lump-sum cash payment of any unpaid portion of his or her annual base salary
through the date of termination.
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Definitions of Payment Triggers
In the Change-in-Control Agreements:
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Good reason generally refers to the occurrence of any of the following (except, in
the case of a business combination subject to approval by the Surface Transportation
Board, during the portion of the Employment Period prior to that agencys final
decision): |
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the assignment to the executive of duties inconsistent with, or a diminution of,
his or her position, authority, duties or responsibilities; |
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any failure of CSX to comply with its compensation obligations during the
Employment Period; |
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CSXs requiring the executive to be based more than 35 miles from his or her
location or to travel on business to a materially greater extent than before; |
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any purported termination by CSX of the executives employment other than as
permitted by the Change-in-Control Agreements; or |
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any failure of CSX to require a successor to assume the agreement. |
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Termination for good reason also includes the termination by the executive of his or
her employment for any reason during a 30-day period following the date that is (1) one
year after final approval by the Surface Transportation Board of a business combination
subject to its approval or (2) six months after any other change in control. |
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Constructive termination applies in the case of a business combination subject to
the approval of the Surface Transportation Board, and refers to the occurrence of any
of the following during the portion of the Employment Period prior to that agencys
final decision: |
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the substantial diminution of the executives duties or responsibilities; |
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a reduction in compensation payable during the Employment Period (other than a
reduction in incentive opportunities, benefits and perquisites where the
executives peer executives suffer a comparable reduction); |
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CSXs requiring the executive to be based more than 35 miles from his or her
location or to travel on business to a materially greater extent than before; or |
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any purported termination by CSX of the executives employment other than for
cause. |
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Cause generally refers to (1) the willful and continued failure of the executive
to perform his or her duties to CSX or (2) the willful engagement in illegal conduct or
gross misconduct that is materially and demonstrably injurious to CSX. |
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Disability generally refers to the executives absence from duties for 180
consecutive business days as a result of total and permanent mental or physical
illness. |
Gross-up for excess parachute payments
The Change-in-Control Agreements provide that, if the payments and benefits provided to the
executive in connection with a change in control and subsequent termination are subject to the
golden parachute excise tax imposed under Code Section 4999, the named executive officers will be
entitled to a gross-up payment such that, after taking into account all income and excise taxes,
the named executive officers will receive the same after-tax amount that he or she would have
received had no excise tax been imposed under Section 4999. Also refer to the Severance Benefits
Policy discussed above.
Confidentiality
Each of the Change-in-Control Agreements requires the named executive officer to keep
confidential any proprietary information or data relating to CSX and its affiliates. After
termination of employment, an executive may not disclose confidential information without prior
written permission from CSX.
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Executive Deferred Compensation Plan; Retirement Plans
Each named executive officer has elected, under CSXs EDCP, to receive a distribution of their
entire balance upon a change in control, the value of which is provided on page 47 under the
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table. As discussed on page 46 in the narrative accompanying
the Pension Benefits Table, the Special Retirement Plan also contains certain change in control
provisions.
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Item 2: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Audit Committee of the Board appointed the firm of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent
Auditors to audit and report on CSXs financial statements for the fiscal year 2008. Action by
shareholders is not required by law in the appointment of independent accountants. If shareholders
do not ratify this appointment, however, the appointment will be reconsidered by the Audit
Committee.
Ernst & Young LLP has no direct or indirect financial interest in CSX or in any of its
subsidiaries, nor has it had any connection with CSX or any of its subsidiaries in the capacity of
promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer or employee. Representatives of Ernst &
Young LLP will be present at the Meeting and will be afforded an opportunity to make a statement if
they desire to do so. It also is expected they will be available to respond to appropriate
questions.
Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP served as the Independent Auditors for the Company in 2007. Approximate fees
paid to Ernst & Young LLP are as follows:
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2007 |
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2006 |
Audit Fees: |
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2,595,000 |
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$ |
2,492,000 |
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Include fees associated with the integrated audit, testing internal
controls over financial reporting (SOX 404), the reviews of the Companys
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, statutory audits and other attestation
services related to regulatory filings. |
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Audit Related Fees: |
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233,000 |
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230,000 |
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Principally include audits of employee benefit plans and subsidiary audits. |
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Tax Fees: |
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41,000 |
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248,000 |
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Include fees for tax compliance, expatriate tax compliance, tax advice and
tax planning. |
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All Other Fees: |
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13,000 |
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29,000 |
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Include fees for a subscription to an accounting research tool. The Audit
Committee has concluded that the services covered under the caption All
Other Fees are compatible with maintaining Ernst &Young LLPs independent
status. |
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Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee is responsible for the approval of all services performed by Ernst & Young
LLP. The Chairman of the Audit Committee has the authority to approve all engagements that will
cost less than $250,000 and, in such cases, will report any approvals to the full committee at the
next scheduled meeting. All engagements expected to cost $250,000 or more require pre-approval of
the full committee. In addition, it is Company policy that tax and other non-audit services should
not equal or exceed base audit fees plus fees for audit-related
services. In 2006 and 2007, the Audit
Committee preapproved all services performed by Ernst & Young LLP.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
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Special Shareholder Meeting Proposals
It is expected that three proposals to amend the Companys bylaws to give shareholders the
right to request a special meeting of shareholders will be presented for consideration at the
Meeting. The first (Item 3) is a Company proposal seeking shareholder approval of the bylaw
amendments adopted by the Board in February 2008, which would permit holders of 15% of the
outstanding voting stock (currently, only common stock) to require the Board to call a special
meeting, subject to the limitations described in Item 3 below. The other two (Items 4 and 5) are
proposals from shareholders. The proposal described in Item 4 was presented to the Company by Ram
Trust Services, Inc. (Ram) for inclusion in the Companys Proxy Statement. In addition, The
Childrens Investment Master Fund (TCI) has notified the Company that it intends to present the
proposal described in Item 5 for a vote at the Meeting. The Ram and TCI proposals are
substantially similar to each other, except that the Ram proposal would permit holders of 15% of
the outstanding shares of Company common stock to require the Secretary of the Company to call a
special shareholder meeting, while the TCI proposal would permit holders of 15% of the outstanding
shares of voting capital stock to require the Company to promptly call a special shareholder
meeting.
Under Section 13.1-666 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, any matter other than the
election of directors voted on by the Companys shareholders is deemed to be approved if the votes
cast in favor of the matter exceed the votes cast opposing the matter. Accordingly, any (or all)
of the three proposals described below will be approved if the votes cast in favor of the proposal
exceed the votes cast against the proposal. An abstention will not count as a vote cast for these
purposes.
As all three proposals relate to the same provisions in the Companys bylaws, only one of the
three proposals can be implemented. Therefore, in the event that it appears that more than one of
the three proposals will receive more votes cast in favor of the proposal than cast against the
proposal, the Chairman will cause the proposals to be considered sequentially, with the proposal
receiving the most votes cast in favor of such proposal (provided the votes cast against such
proposal do not equal or exceed such votes cast in favor) being considered last. As the last of
the special shareholder meeting proposals to be approved, it will replace any earlier special
shareholder meeting proposal that was approved and will be the one implemented.
If it is not possible to determine whether one or more of the proposals has received more
votes cast in favor than against it or if more than one of the proposals has received more votes in
favor than against it but it is not possible to determine which proposal has received the most
votes cast in favor of it, then following the closing of the polls and the completion of voting
with respect to all other matters to be voted on at the Meeting, it is intended that the Meeting
will be adjourned until such time as the votes cast in respect of the three proposals can be
determined with certainty, at which time the special shareholder meeting proposals will be taken up
in the order described above.
Item 3: Approval of Special Shareholder Meeting Bylaw Amendments Adopted by the Board
On February 4, 2008, the Board adopted amendments to the Companys bylaws to permit holders of
15% of the Companys outstanding voting stock to require the Board to call a special meeting of the
shareholders. A copy of the amended bylaw provisions can be found in Annex A to this Proxy
Statement (the Amendments).
The
Board believes that the Amendments address the views
of shareholders reflected in the vote at the 2007
annual meeting to permit shareholders to cause special shareholder meetings to be held, while
providing procedural safeguards to protect the resources of the Company and shareholders
investment from the substantial administrative and financial burdens, and disruptive effects, that
serial shareholder meetings on the same matter would impose on the Company. These safeguards are
lacking in the two shareholder-proposed special shareholder meeting proposals described in Items 5
and 6 below.
If shareholders have voted upon an
item within one year, or will vote on an item at an annual meeting within the next 90 days, then the procedural safeguards allow for delay. The effect is essentially to allow for all items of special interest to the shareholders to be voted upon annually. That would give the shareholders substantial input without the high costs and distraction of repeated votes on the same
matters within months.
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The Board believes that this is
a balanced approach to providing shareholders with an important right and opportunity
to decide matters concerning the Company, without creating a constant vote and election cycle.
The Company does not have a classified board of directors, and all directors are elected each
year at the annual meeting. Each director is required to comply with
very high governance standards, including entering into written
agreements requiring the director to resign if he or she is found to
have breached any of the Companys corporate governance and
other policies. In addition, shareholders have the right to propose other matters,
including amendments of the bylaws, for action by shareholders at any annual meeting, subject to
complying with the notice requirements described under About
the Annual Meeting-What is the
deadline for consideration of proposals for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders above and
Article I, Section 11 of the Companys bylaws. The Board believes that the limitations on the
purpose of special meetings requested by shareholders contained in the Amendments will cause
shareholders to be judicious with the time and resources of the Company and their fellow
shareholders in their use of the special meeting bylaw provision, as a special meeting of
shareholders is very expensive, time-consuming and disruptive, with substantial costs and significant time required to be devoted by senior management and the Board.
The procedural safeguards in the Amendments also include informational provisions that are
similar to those for shareholders making shareholder proposals for shareholder meetings, which
provide a mechanism for the Company to determine that the requesting persons are shareholders of
the Company and hold the requisite percentage of shares. In addition, the procedural safeguards
require the requesting holders to continue to hold the requisite percentage of shares through the
date of the special meeting to ensure that the requesting shareholders maintain an investment
interest in the Company through the meeting date.
The Amendments provide that shareholder approval will be required in the future to repeal the
special meeting provisions or to amend the provisions to increase the 15% requisite percentage of
the Companys voting stock necessary to require a special meeting of shareholders or to increase
the 12-month and 90-day limitations on requiring special meetings for the same purpose described
above.
TCI has given notice to the Company that it intends to submit a proposal which, if approved by
the shareholders, would nullify any amendment of the Companys bylaws by the Board from January 1,
2008, through the date of the Meeting (the Nullification Proposal) (Item 6). If the
Nullification Proposal is approved by the shareholders, it would nullify the Amendments previously
adopted by the Board. Accordingly, the Board is submitting the Amendments for approval by the
shareholders to allow them the opportunity to preserve the Amendments in the event that the
Nullification Proposal is approved. If the Amendments are approved by shareholders, but one or
both of the other special shareholder meeting proposals are approved and receive a greater number
of votes in favor, the Amendments will be superseded by the special shareholder meeting proposal
receiving the greatest number of votes, regardless of whether the Nullification Proposal is
approved.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ITEM 3.
Item 4: Ram Proposal Regarding Special Shareholder Meetings
The following shareholder proposal has been submitted to the Company by Ram:
Resolved: That the Bylaws of the Company be amended so that Article I, Section 2 is deleted and
replaced in its entirety with the language set forth below and that the Bylaws of the Company be
further amended to make any necessary conforming changes:
Special meetings of the shareholders may be called from time to time by (i) a majority of the Board
of Directors, (ii) the Chairman of the Board or (iii) the Secretary at the request in writing of
shareholders owning no less than 15% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation
entitled to vote. Special meetings shall be held solely for the purposes specified in the notice
of meeting. This Article I, Section 2 of the Bylaws may only be repealed or changed by the
shareholders.
Supporting Statement:
We believe shareholders should have the ability to call a special meeting when they think a matter
is sufficiently important to merit timely consideration. We believe this is good corporate
governance.
If this proposal is approved, holders of 15% of the Companys issued and outstanding common shares
entitled to vote may require that a special meeting be called. The corporate laws of many states
provide that holders of only 10% of shares may call a special meeting, absent a contrary provision
in the charter or bylaws. We believe that a
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15% threshold strikes a reasonable balance between enhancing shareholder rights and avoiding
excessive distraction at the Company.
Prominent institutional investors and organizations support a shareholder right to call special
meetings. The proxy voting guidelines of many public employee pension funds also favor this right.
At the Companys 2007 annual meeting, shareholders approved by 69% of the votes cast a non-binding
proposal that would allow shareholders to call a special meeting.
FOR THE REASONS DISCUSSED BELOW UNDER REASONS FOR VOTING AGAINST ITEMS 4 AND 5, THE BOARD
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEM 4.
Item 5: TCI Proposal Regarding Special Shareholder Meetings
The Company has received notice from TCI that it intends to submit the following shareholder
proposal at the Meeting:
RESOLVED that Article I, Sections 2 and 11(b) of the Bylaws of the Corporation shall be amended and
restated as follows and such amended provisions may not be modified, amended, or repealed by the
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall additionally (i) make any amendments to the
Bylaws necessary to effect the clear intent of this Resolution such that shareholders shall be
permitted without limitation to demand that the Corporation promptly call a special meeting for any
purpose granted to the shareholders under Virginia law and (ii) repeal or modify any existing
Bylaws that would conflict, limit, or otherwise adversely affect the operation of the proposed
Bylaw amendments set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called from
time to time by a majority of the Board of Directors or by the Chairman of the Board. Special
meetings of shareholders shall be promptly called by the Corporation if one or more shareholders
that together hold at least 15% of all the shares of capital stock at the time outstanding and
having voting power deliver or cause to be delivered to the Corporate Secretary one or more written
demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held. Special
meetings shall be held solely for the purposes specified in the notice of meeting.
SECTION 11(b). Special Meetings of Shareholders. Only such business shall be
conducted at a special meeting of shareholders as shall have been brought before the meeting
pursuant to the Corporations notice of meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the Board
of Directors may be made at a special meeting of shareholders at which directors are to be elected
pursuant to the Corporations notice of meeting (i) by or at the direction of the Board of
Directors or (ii) by any shareholder of the Corporation who is a shareholder of record at the time
the notice provided for in this Section 11 is delivered to the Corporate Secretary of the
Corporation, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and upon such election and who complies with
the notice procedures set forth in this Section 11. In the event a special meeting of shareholders
is called pursuant to these Bylaws for the purpose of electing one or more directors to the Board
of Directors, any such shareholder entitled to vote in such election of directors may nominate a
person or persons, as the case may be, for election to such position(s) as specified in the
Corporations notice of meeting, if the shareholders notice required by paragraph (a)(ii) of this
Section 11 is delivered to the Corporate Secretary at the principal office of the Corporation not
earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth day prior to such special meeting,
and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day prior to such special
meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date
of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed to be elected at such meeting, if any. In no
event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of a special meeting commence
a new time period, or extend any time period, for giving of a shareholders notice as described
above.
FOR THE REASONS DISCUSSED BELOW, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEM 5.
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REASONS FOR VOTING AGAINST ITEMS 4 AND 5
On February 4, 2008, the Board adopted amendments to the Companys bylaws to permit holders of
15% of the Companys outstanding voting stock to require the Board to call a special meeting of
shareholders. As indicated above under Item 3, the Board believes that the Amendments strike the
appropriate balance between giving a small minority of shareholders the ability to request special
shareholder meetings and protecting the resources of the Company and the interests of all
shareholders.
In contrast, both the Ram and TCI special shareholder meeting proposals would permit a small
minority of the shareholders to require more than one special meeting on the same subject, without
any limitation on the number of times within any 12-month period that such special meetings must be
held. In addition, both the Ram and TCI special shareholder meeting proposals provide no
mechanism, and may limit the ability of the Board to put in place a mechanism, to verify that the
persons requesting a special shareholder meeting are in fact shareholders of the Company.
FOR THE REASONS DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEMS 4
AND 5.
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Item 6: Shareholder Proposal Regarding Nullification of Bylaw Amendments
The Company has received notice from TCI that it intends to submit the following shareholder
proposal at the Meeting:
RESOLVED that any amendment, repeal or modification to the Bylaws of the Corporation dated as of
September 12, 2007 that is effected by the Board of Directors of the Corporation from and after
January 1, 2008 and prior to and including the date of this Annual Meeting shall hereby be repealed
and shall not be reinstated without the approval of the shareholders.
REASONS FOR VOTING AGAINST ITEM 6
The only amendments to the Companys bylaws to which this proposal would apply are the
February 4, 2008 Amendments described in Item 3 above permitting holders of 15% of the Companys
outstanding voting stock to require the Board to call a special meeting of shareholders. As
indicated above, the Board believes that the special shareholder meeting provisions contained in
the Amendments strike the appropriate balance between giving a small minority of shareholders the
ability to request special shareholder meetings and protecting the resources of the Company and the
interests of all shareholders and should be approved by shareholders at the Meeting.
Moreover, if the Nullification Proposal is approved and none of the three special shareholder
meeting proposals is approved, the Nullification Proposal would have the effect of nullifying the
Amendments adopted by the Board in February 2008 and eliminating any provision for shareholders to
a request a special shareholder meeting.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEM 6.
Item 7: Shareholder Proposal Regarding Proxy Statement Disclosure of Certain Security Information
The following shareholder proposal has been submitted to the Company by the Teamsters General Fund:
RESOLVED: That the shareholders of CSX Corporation (CSX or Company) hereby request that the
Board of Directors make available, omitting proprietary information and at reasonable cost, in
CSXs annual proxy statement, by the 2009 annual meeting, information relevant to CSXs efforts to
safeguard the security of their operations arising from a terrorist attack and/or other homeland
security incidents.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT: Since CSX is involved with the transportation, storage and handling of
hazardous materials including chemicals, explosives, radioactive materials, gases, poisons and
corrosives, it is critical that shareholders be allowed to evaluate the steps CSX has taken to minimize risks to the
public arising from a terrorist attack or other homeland security incident.
The United States Naval Research Lab reported that one 90-ton tank car carrying chlorine, if
targeted by an explosive device, could create a toxic cloud 40 miles long and 10 miles wide, which
could kill 100,000 people in 30 minutes. Safeguarding U.S. security
should be a priority for CSX,
especially since the 9/11 attacks have crystallized the vulnerability of our nations
transportation infrastructure. The train bombings in London and Madrid, where hundreds of people
died and thousands were injured, highlight the vulnerability of railways as prime targets for
terrorist attacks.
Citizens for Rail Safety, Inc., a national nonprofit public interest organization comprised of
transportation consultants and concerned citizens advocating for national railroad safety and
efficiency, unveiled a Penn State University report on June 12, 2007, exposing glaring holes in
rail security and therefore, opportunities for terrorism in the U.S. system. The report, Securing
and Protecting Americas Rail System: U.S. Railroads and Opportunities for Terrorist Threats
uncovered the need for an increase in rail worker terrorism preparedness training in order to
improve rail security and protect the public.
Rail workers throughout our Company report that CSX has failed to implement significant security
improvements to deter or respond to a terrorist attack on the U.S. rail network, which could
potentially devastate communities in our country and destroy our Company.
While other rail companies, such as Canadian Pacific Railway, have disclosed extensive detail of
security actions taken to protect infrastructure, personnel and their cost, CSX does not disclose
efforts to improve security operations to tackle the threat to the railroad in high-risk areas like
Washington, D.C. Indeed, D.C.-residents and those of 10 additional metropolitan areas are working
through the courts to establish ordinances that would re-route rail operations to protect major
urban communities. These disclosures are particularly important in light of CSXs recent history
of accidents involving hazardous materials, which include a Kentucky crash in January 2007 that
released some 30,000 gallons of flammable butyl acetate, causing the Kentucky River to catch fire
and requiring evacuation of the area. [Gibbons, Timothy, CSX Hit with 3 Accidents Already this
Year. 2/26/2007].
Lack of such information prevents shareholders from assessing crucial information relating to the
protection of our country, our Company and our workers.
We urge you to support disclosure of CSXs homeland security measures by voting FOR this proposal.
REASONS FOR VOTING AGAINST ITEM 7
The Board recommends a vote against this proposal because the Company already provides this
information to shareholders and the general public in its existing website disclosure on Rail
Security matters, and the Board believes that the website is a more appropriate forum than the
proxy statement to disclose this information. In addition, the Company is prohibited from sharing
its specific security plans with the public under Transportation Security Administration rules.
Readily available to all shareholders and the general public on the Companys website under
the section entitled Safety is a Way of Life is a description of the myriad of safety and
security programs and procedures used by the Company, encompassing every aspect of its day-to-day
operations. The Company already reports on its commitment to safeguard the security of its
operations in the following areas:
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Public Safety; |
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Hazardous Materials Safety; |
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Track Maintenance/Crossing Safety; |
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Employee Safety; and |
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Rail Security. |
Information relevant to the Companys efforts to safeguard the security of their operations
arising from a terrorist attack and/or other homeland security incidents appears under the Rail
Security link on the website.
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That information appears in the discussion of the public-private partnerships that our
subsidiary CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) recently created to provide state homeland security
officials valuable, current information they can use to protect the communities they serve. To
date, CSXT has announced pilot partnerships with the states of New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and
Maryland, as well as with the Transportation Security Administration.
As discussed on the website, the Companys efforts to safeguard the security of its operations
include a highly-specialized secure network, which provides enhanced monitoring for state homeland
security and law enforcement officials with respect to the status of the Companys trains and rail
cars. The Company also provides for joint training among the Companys experts and law enforcement
officials trained to respond to security incidents. Additionally, the CSXT partnerships enable the
Company and emergency response organizations to plan for emergency responses to incidents involving
hazardous materials.
The Board believes that the inclusion of such information in the Companys annual proxy
statement would be duplicative of the information on the Companys website.
FOR THE FOREGOING REASONS, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEM 7.
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors and Executive Officers
The
following table sets forth, as of February 15, 2008, the beneficial ownership of the
Companys common stock by each of the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table,
by directors and nominees, by each person believed by the Company to beneficially own more than 5
percent of the Companys common stock, and by all current executive officers and directors of the
Company as a group. Shares of common stock subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days
of the Record Date are deemed beneficially owned by the person holding such options and are treated
as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not
treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of any other person. The
business address of each of the Companys directors and executive officers is CSX Corporation, 500
Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
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Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
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Shares for which |
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Beneficial |
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Shares |
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Ownership |
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Total |
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Percent |
Name of |
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Beneficially |
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can be Acquired |
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Beneficial |
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of |
Beneficial Owner 1 |
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Owned |
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within 60 Days2 |
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Ownership |
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Class3 |
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Donna M. Alvarado |
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11,330 |
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11,330 |
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* |
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Elizabeth E. Bailey |
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59,739 |
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20,000 |
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79,739 |
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* |
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Sen. John B. Breaux |
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21,621 |
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21,621 |
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* |
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Steven T. Halverson |
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11,335 |
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11,335 |
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* |
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Edward J. Kelly, III |
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36,075 |
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36,075 |
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* |
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Robert D. Kunisch4 |
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80,934 |
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20,000 |
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100,934 |
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* |
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John D. McPherson |
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* |
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Southwood J. Morcott |
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66,880 |
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66,880 |
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* |
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David M. Ratcliffe |
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36,163 |
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36,163 |
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* |
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William C. Richardson |
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52,799 |
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20,000 |
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72,799 |
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* |
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Frank S. Royal |
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66,919 |
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20,000 |
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86,919 |
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* |
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Donald J. Shepard |
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44,701 |
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44,701 |
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* |
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Michael J. Ward5 |
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719,009 |
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836,666 |
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1,555,675 |
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* |
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Ellen M. Fitzsimmons5 |
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159,354 |
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81,000 |
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240,354 |
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* |
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Clarence W. Gooden5 |
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255,684 |
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20,000 |
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275,684 |
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* |
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Tony L. Ingram5 |
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272,236 |
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272,236 |
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* |
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Oscar Munoz5 |
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234,564 |
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166,668 |
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401,232 |
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* |
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Executive officers as a group
(a total of 18 including those named
above and all directors and nominees) |
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2,239,556 |
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1,186,254 |
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3,425,810 |
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* |
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Deutsche Bank AG6
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 70
60468 Frankfurt am Main
Federal Republic of Germany |
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36,729,346 |
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36,729,346 |
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9.1 |
% |
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The Childrens Investment Fund Management (UK)
LLP and joint filers7
7 Clifford Street
London W1S 2WE |
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17,796,998 |
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17,796,998 |
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4.4 |
% |
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3G Capital Partners Ltd. and joint filers7
c/o 3G Capital Inc.
800 Third Avenue
31st Floor
New York, New York 10022 |
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17,232,854 |
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17,232,854 |
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4.3 |
% |
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1 |
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Except as otherwise noted, the persons listed have sole voting power as to all shares
listed, including shares held in trust under certain deferred compensation plans, and also
have investment power except with respect to certain shares held in trust under deferred
compensation plans, investment of which is governed by the terms of the trust. |
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Represents shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days. |
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3 |
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Based on 403,363,273 shares outstanding on
February 15, 2008, plus shares deemed
outstanding for which beneficial ownership can be acquired within 60 days by that individual
or group. An asterisk (*) indicates that ownership is less than one percent of class. |
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4 |
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Mr. Kunischs ownership includes 2,028 shares of stock held in a limited partnership in
which Mr. Kunisch owns an interest. |
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The ownership of Mr. Ward includes 125,716 shares owned by his wife. The ownership of Mr.
Gooden includes 54,758 shares held in a family members trust over which he has voting and investment power. The
ownership of Mr. Ingram includes 20,000 restricted shares of stock granted under the Omnibus
Plan. The ownership of Ms. Fitzsimmons includes 10,310 restricted shares of
stock granted under the Omnibus Plan. |
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Based on a report on Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 8, 2008, Deutsche Bank AG,
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG,
London Branch beneficially own 8.73% or 36,729,346 shares of common stock of the Company as of
December 31, 2007. |
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Based on a report on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on December 18, 2007, as amended by
reports on Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC on January 21, 2008 and January 25, 2008, The
Childrens Investment Fund Management (UK) LLP, The Childrens Investment Fund Management
(Cayman) Ltd., The Childrens Investment Master Fund, Christopher Hohn, 3G Capital Partners
Ltd., 3G Capital Partners, L.P., 3G Fund L.P., Alexandre Behring, Gilbert Lamphere, Timothy
OToole and Gary Wilson (collectively, the TCI Group) may be deemed the beneficial owners of
8.7% or 35,054,952 shares of common stock of the Company. |
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth information about the Companys equity compensation plans as of
December 28, 2007:
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Number of securities to be |
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Number of securities |
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issued upon exercise of |
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Weighted-average exercise |
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remaining available for |
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outstanding options, warrants |
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price of outstanding options, |
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future issuance under equity |
Plan category |
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and rights (000s) |
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warrants and rights |
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compensation plans (000s)1,2 |
Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders |
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11,247 |
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$ |
18.05 |
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13,355 |
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Equity compensation
plans not approved
by security holders |
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524 |
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$ |
22.46 |
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Total |
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11,771 |
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13,355 |
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The number of shares remaining available for future issuance under plans approved by
shareholders includes 1,027,276 shares available for stock option grants, payment of director
compensation and stock grants pursuant to the CSX Stock Plan for Directors; and 12,327,298
shares available for grant in the form of stock options, performance units, restricted stock,
stock appreciation rights and stock awards pursuant to the Omnibus Plan. |
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2 |
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The 1990 Stock Award Plan (1990 Plan) is the only CSX equity compensation plan that has
not been approved by shareholders. The 1990 Plan became effective September 12, 1990. Its
purpose is to further the long-term stability and financial success of CSX by rewarding
selected meritorious employees with awards of Company stock. Each stock award and stock
option grant under the 1990 Plan must be approved or ratified by the Board. |
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Report of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the Companys audited financial information
with management and has discussed with the Independent Auditors the matters required to be
discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended. In addition, the Audit Committee
has received the written disclosures and letter from Ernst & Young LLP, the Companys Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm, as required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1. The
Committee has discussed Ernst & Young LLPs independence with them. Based on its review and on the
discussions described above, the Audit Committee has recommended to the full Board that the audited
financial statements be included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 28, 2007.
Audit Committee
Donald J. Shepard, Chair
Donna M. Alvarado
Elizabeth E. Bailey
Robert D. Kunisch
William C. Richardson
Jacksonville, Florida
February 19, 2008
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Companys executive officers and directors
and any persons owning more than 10 percent of a class of the Companys stock, to file certain
reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Based solely on its review of the
copies of Forms 3, 4 and 5 received by it, the Company believes that the Companys executive
officers and directors complied with the SECs reporting requirements with respect to transactions
which occurred during fiscal 2007 with the following three
exceptions. Due to an administrative delay at the Company in allocating shares under the Directors Stock Plan, Forms 4 were not timely filed on behalf of Messrs. Breaux, Ratcliffe and Shepard. All of these transactions were reported on the same date that the administrative oversight was corrected.
Manner and Cost of Proxy Solicitation
The Company pays the solicitation expenses for this Proxy Statement and related Company
materials. In addition to mailing proxies, officers, directors and regular employees of the
Company, acting on its behalf, may solicit proxies by telephone, personal interview or other
electronic means. Also, the Company has retained Innisfree M&A Incorporated to aid in soliciting
proxies for a fee estimated not to exceed $1.25 million plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
Innisfree M&A Incorporated estimates that approximately 150 of its employees will assist in this
solicitation. The Company will, at its expense, request banks, brokers and other custodians,
nominees and fiduciaries to forward proxy soliciting material to the beneficial owners of shares
held of record by such persons. We estimate that our expenses related to the solicitation in
excess of those normally spent for an Annual Meeting as a result of the proxy contest and excluding
the salaries and wages of our regular employees and officers will be
approximately $14 million, of which
approximately $[ ] has been incurred to date. Additional information about persons who may be
deemed participants in this solicitation is set forth in Annex B.
Householding of Proxy Materials
In December 2000, the SEC adopted new rules that permit companies and intermediaries (e.g.,
brokers) to satisfy the delivery requirements for proxy statements with respect to two or more
security holders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy statement addressed to those
security holders. This process, which is commonly referred to as householding, potentially means
extra convenience for security holders and cost savings for companies.
As in the past few years, a number of brokers with accountholders who are CSX shareholders
will be householding our proxy materials. As indicated in the notice previously provided by these
brokers to CSX shareholders, a single proxy statement will be delivered to multiple shareholders
sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from an affected shareholder.
Once you have received notice from your broker that it will be householding communications to
your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke
your consent. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer
to receive a separate proxy statement, please notify your broker or write us at CSX Corporation,
Office of the Corporate Secretary, 500 Water Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL 32202. You may also
call us at (904) 366-4242.
Shareholders who currently receive multiple copies of this Proxy Statement at their address
and would like to request householding of their communications should contact their broker.
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Promptly upon receiving an oral or written request from a shareholder, the Company will
provide to such shareholder, at no cost, the address, and number of shares held by each of the
shareholders who have made the shareholder proposals under Items 4 and 7. Requests for this
information should be directed to CSX Corporation, Office of the Corporate Secretary, 500 Water
Street, C160, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 366-4242.
[ ], 2008
By Order of the Board of Directors
Ellen M. Fitzsimmons
Senior Vice President-Law and Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary
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ANNEX A
TEXT OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
Shareholders Meeting
SECTION 2. Special Meetings. (a) Special meetings of the shareholders may be called
from time to time by a majority of the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board. Special
meetings shall be held solely for the purposes specified in the notice of meeting.
(b) A special meeting of shareholders shall be called by a majority of the Board of Directors
following receipt by the Secretary of the Corporation of a written request requesting such meeting
from the record holders of shares representing at least fifteen percent (the Requisite
Percentage) of the combined voting power of the then outstanding shares of all classes of capital
stock of the Corporation entitled to vote on the matter proposed to be voted on at such meeting, if
such written request complies with the requirements of this Section 2(b), as determined in good
faith by the Board of Directors. A written request for a special meeting of shareholders shall not
be valid unless it is signed and dated and includes (i) the specific purpose(s) of the special
meeting and the matters proposed to be voted on at the meeting, (ii) the information specified in
clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 11(a)(ii) of this Article I and (iii) documentary evidence that
the requesting record holders or, if such record holders are not the beneficial owners of the
shares representing the Requisite Percentage, the beneficial owners on whose behalf the request is
made (collectively, the Requesting Holders) beneficially own the Requisite Percentage at the time
of receipt of the written request by the Secretary of the Corporation. Any shareholder who
submitted a request for a special meeting may revoke such request at any time by written revocation
delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the
Corporation. In addition, failure of the Requesting Holders (A) to appear or send a qualified
representative to present such proposal(s) or matter(s) to be voted on at the special meeting; or
(B) to beneficially own shares representing at least the Requisite Percentage at the time of the
special meeting shall also constitute a revocation of such request.
A special meeting shall not be required to be held at the request of shareholders pursuant to
this Section 2(b): (x) with respect to any matter, within 12 months after any annual or special
meeting of shareholders at which the same matter was included on the agenda, or if the same matter
will be included on the agenda at an annual meeting to be held within 90 days after the receipt by
the Corporation of such request (for purposes of this clause (x), the election or removal of
directors shall be deemed the same matter with respect to all matters involving the election or
removal of directors) or (y) if the purpose of the special meeting is not a lawful purpose or if
such request violated applicable law.
At any special meeting of shareholders requested by shareholders in accordance with this
Section 2(b), the business conducted at the special meeting shall be limited to the business set
forth in the notice of such meeting; provided that nothing herein shall prohibit the Board of
Directors from submitting other matters to the shareholders at any such special meeting pursuant to
the notice of such special meeting.
*************
ARTICLE VIII
Amendments to Bylaws
(a) Except as specified in clause (b) below, these Bylaws may be amended or repealed at any
regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors by the vote of a majority of the Directors
present. These Bylaws may also be repealed or changed, and new Bylaws made, by the shareholders,
provided notice of the proposal to take such action shall have been given in the notice of the
meeting.
(b) Article I, Section 2(b) of these Bylaws may only be amended to increase (i) the percentage
of shares required to be held by shareholders to request a special meeting of shareholders or
(ii) the 12 months or 90 days referred to in clause (x) of the second paragraph of such
Section 2(b), or repealed, with the approval of the shareholders. This clause (b) may only be
repealed or amended with the approval of the shareholders.
A-2
ANNEX B
INFORMATION REGARDING PARTICIPANTS
The Company, its directors and director nominee, and certain of its officers and
employees may be deemed to be, participants in a solicitation of proxies in connection with the
Meeting. Each of the directors and director nominee of the Company and each of the officers and
employees of the Company who are or may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation is listed
below, together with the number of equity securities of the Company beneficially owned by each of
these persons as of February 15, 2008, including the number of shares for which beneficial ownership can
be acquired within 60 days of February 15, 2008. None of the persons listed below owns any equity
securities of the Company of record that such person does not own
beneficially. The business address of each participant is CSX Corporation,
500 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Title and Address |
|
Shares of Common Stock Owned |
Ms. Donna M. Alvarado
|
|
Director
|
|
|
11,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. David Baggs
|
|
Assistant Vice President
|
|
|
66,310 |
|
|
|
Treasury & Investor Relations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr. Elizabeth E. Bailey
|
|
Director
|
|
|
79,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. John B. Breaux
|
|
Director
|
|
|
21,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Fredrik Eliasson
|
|
Vice President Finance Commercial
|
|
|
21,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ms. Ellen M. Fitzsimmons
|
|
Senior Vice PresidentLaw and Public Affairs,
|
|
|
240,354 |
|
|
|
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Steven T. Halverson
|
|
Director
|
|
|
11,335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Edward J. Kelly, III
|
|
Director
|
|
|
36,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Robert D. Kunisch
|
|
Director
|
|
|
100,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. John D. McPherson
|
|
Director Nominee
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Southwood J. Morcott
|
|
Director
|
|
|
66,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. David M. Ratcliffe
|
|
Director
|
|
|
36,163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Oscar Munoz
|
|
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
401,232 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr. William C. Richardson
|
|
Director
|
|
|
72,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dr. Frank S. Royal
|
|
Director
|
|
|
86,919 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Donald J. Shepard
|
|
Director
|
|
|
44,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Michael J. Ward
|
|
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
1,555,675 |
|
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSACTIONS IN OUR SECURITIES
BY PARTICIPANTS
The following table sets forth information regarding purchases and sales during the past two
years of shares of our common stock by persons who, under the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, are or may be deemed participants in our solicitation of proxies in connection with
the Meeting. Except as set forth below or as otherwise disclosed in this Proxy Statement, none of
the purchase price or market value of those shares is represented by funds borrowed or otherwise
obtained for the purpose of acquiring or holding such securities. To the extent that any part of
the purchase price or market value of any of those shares is represented by funds borrowed or
otherwise obtained for the purpose of acquiring or holding such securities, the amount of the
indebtedness as of the latest practicable date is set forth below. If those funds were borrowed or
obtained otherwise than pursuant to a margin account or bank loan in the regular course of business
of a bank, broker or dealer, a description of the transaction and the parties is set forth below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Date |
|
# of Shares |
|
|
Transaction Footnote |
Ms. Donna M. Alvarado |
|
9/13/2006 |
|
|
410 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
74 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. David Baggs |
|
2/2/2006 |
|
|
1,336 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
2/2/2006 |
|
|
(1,336 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
2/14/2006 |
|
|
1,332 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
2/14/2006 |
|
|
(1,332 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
2/15/2006 |
|
|
1,332 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
2/15/2006 |
|
|
(1,332 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
3/1/2006 |
|
|
1,336 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
3/1/2006 |
|
|
(1,336 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/3/2006 |
|
|
2,400 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/3/2006 |
|
|
(2,400 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/11/2006 |
|
|
3,332 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/11/2006 |
|
|
(3,332 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/18/2006 |
|
|
2,398 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/18/2006 |
|
|
(2,398 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/19/2006 |
|
|
8,154 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/19/2006 |
|
|
(8,154 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
1/18/2008 |
|
|
7,615 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
1/18/2008 |
|
|
(2,144 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,017 |
|
|
(2) |
Dr. Elizabeth E. Bailey |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,017 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. John B. Breaux |
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
160 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2006 |
|
|
147 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
292 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,260 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
3/15/2007 |
|
|
251 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2007 |
|
|
206 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/17/2007 |
|
|
240 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/14/2007 |
|
|
213 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
294 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Fredrik Eliasson |
|
11/14/2006 |
|
|
7,800 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
11/14/2006 |
|
|
(7,800 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
2/13/2007 |
|
|
(1,020 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/23/2007 |
|
|
(600 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
8/28/2006 |
|
|
(366 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
1/18/2008 |
|
|
10,275 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
1/18/2008 |
|
|
(2,849 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,346 |
|
|
(2) |
Ms. Ellen M. Fitzsimmons |
|
2/15/2006 |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
2/15/2006 |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
21,600 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
(21,600 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
3/30/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
3/30/2006 |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/17/2006 |
|
|
666 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/17/2006 |
|
|
(666 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
5,332 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
(5,332 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
9/29/2006 |
|
|
13,668 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
9/29/2006 |
|
|
(13,668 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/5/2006 |
|
|
19,666 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/5/2006 |
|
|
(19,666 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
12/22/2006 |
|
|
(3,758 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
10/4/2007 |
|
|
(11,459 |
) |
|
(5) |
B-2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Date |
|
# of Shares |
|
|
Transaction Footnote |
|
|
12/24/2007 |
|
|
(3,758 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
93,078 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
(31,597 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
71 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Steven T. Halverson |
|
9/13/2006 |
|
|
410 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
81 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Edward J. Kelly, III |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
652 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Robert D. Kunisch |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,629 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. John D. McPherson |
|
n/a |
|
|
n/a |
|
|
n/a |
Mr. Southwood J. Morcott |
|
5/8/20006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(800 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(5,897 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(8,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/30/2007 |
|
|
(8,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/31/2007 |
|
|
(2,373 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,362 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Oscar Munoz |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
(1,823 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
5/7/2007 |
|
|
(7,158 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
139,616 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
(48,538 |
) |
|
(5) |
Mr. David M. Ratcliffe |
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
160 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
5/8/20006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2006 |
|
|
186 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
370 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,329 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
3/15/2007 |
|
|
318 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2007 |
|
|
261 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/17/2007 |
|
|
304 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/14/2007 |
|
|
270 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
623 |
|
|
(2) |
Dr. William C. Richardson |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
B-3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Date |
|
# of Shares |
|
|
Transaction Footnote |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,028 |
|
|
(2) |
Dr. Frank S. Royal |
|
5/8/2006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
1,317 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Donald J. Shepard |
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
203 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/8/20006 |
|
|
528 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2006 |
|
|
186 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
370 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/15/2006 |
|
|
5,329 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
3/15/2007 |
|
|
318 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
5/2/2007 |
|
|
865 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
6/15/2007 |
|
|
261 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
9/17/2007 |
|
|
304 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/12/2007 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
12/14/2007 |
|
|
270 |
|
|
(1) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
727 |
|
|
(2) |
Mr. Michael J. Ward |
|
2/13/2006 |
|
|
(60,143 |
) |
|
(5) |
|
|
2/24/2006 |
|
|
(14,804 |
) |
|
(7) |
|
|
2/27/2006 |
|
|
(30,540 |
) |
|
(7) |
|
|
2/27/2006 |
|
|
(14,475 |
) |
|
(7) |
|
|
2/27/2006 |
|
|
(3,620 |
) |
|
(7) |
|
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
21,600 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
3/15/2006 |
|
|
(21,600 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
4/25/2006 |
|
|
133,334 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
4/25/2006 |
|
|
(133,334 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
9/15/2006 |
|
|
(25,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
9/27/2006 |
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
9/27/2006 |
|
|
(235,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/25/2006 |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/25/2006 |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
10/26/2006 |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
10/26/2006 |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
2/2/2007 |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
(3) |
|
|
2/2/2007 |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
(4) |
|
|
2/26/2007 |
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
(7) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
372,310 |
|
|
(6) |
|
|
1/25/2008 |
|
|
(133,308 |
) |
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(5) |
|
|
Various |
|
|
95 |
|
|
(2) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Payment of directors fees and/or annual retainer pursuant to the CSX Corporation Stock Plan
for Directors |
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(2) |
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Dividend reinvestment and employer contributions on various dates for the two-year period
prior to February 1, 2008 |
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(3) |
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Exercise of common stock options |
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(4) |
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Open market sale of common stock |
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(5) |
|
Payment of tax liability by withholding securities incident to the receipt, exercise, or
vesting of a security |
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(6) |
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Grant or award |
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(7) |
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Gift of common stock |
B-4
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION CONCERNING PARTICIPANTS
Except as described in this Annex B or otherwise disclosed in this Proxy Statement, to the
best of our knowledge, no associate of any person listed above under Information Regarding
Participants beneficially owns any shares of common stock or other securities of the Company.
Furthermore, except as described in this Annex B or otherwise disclosed in this Proxy Statement, to
the best of our knowledge, no person listed above under Information Regarding Participants or any
of his or her associates, is either a party to any transactions or series of similar transactions
since the beginning of our last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction or series of
similar transactions, (i) in which we or any of our subsidiaries was or is to be a party, (ii) in
which the amount involved exceeds $120,000, or (iii) in which any such person or any of his or her
associates had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
To the best of our knowledge, except as described in this Annex B or as otherwise disclosed in
this Proxy Statement, no person listed above under Information Regarding Participants, or any of
his or her associates has entered into any agreement or understanding with any person respecting
any future employment by us or our affiliates or any future transactions to which we or any of our
affiliates will or may be a party. Except as described in this Annex B or as otherwise disclosed in
this Proxy Statement, to the best of our knowledge, there are no contracts, arrangements or
understandings by any of the persons listed above under Information Regarding Participants
within the past year with any person with respect to any securities of the Company, including, but
not limited to, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees against loss
or guarantees of profit, division of losses or profits, or the giving or withholding of proxies.
Except as described in this Annex B or as otherwise disclosed in this Proxy Statement to
the best of our knowledge, none of the persons listed above under Information Regarding
Participants owns beneficially any securities of any subsidiary of the Company. Except as
described in this Annex B or as otherwise disclosed in this Proxy Statement, to the best of our
knowledge, no person listed above under Information Regarding Participants has any substantial
interest, direct or indirect, by security holdings or otherwise, in any matter to be acted upon at
the Meeting. There are no material proceedings to which any person listed above under
Information Regarding Participants or any associate of any such person is a party adverse to the
Company or any of its subsidiaries or has a material interest adverse to CSX or any of its
subsidiaries.
B-5
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
SEE REVERSE SIDE
FOR THREE EASY WAYS TO VOTE!
6 TO VOTE BY MAIL PLEASE DETACH PROXY CARD HERE AND RETURN IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED 6
This Proxy is Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors
for the Annual Meeting on [ ], 2008
The undersigned hereby appoints MICHAEL J. WARD, ELLEN M. FITZSIMMONS, and NATHAN D. GOLDMAN, and
each of them, as proxies, with full power of substitution, to act and vote the shares which the
undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on [
], 2008 at [ ], at [ ], and at all adjournments or postponements thereof, and
authorizes them to represent and to vote all stock of the undersigned on the following proposals as
directed and, in their discretion, upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting,
all as more fully described in the Companys Proxy Statement received by the undersigned
shareholder. If no direction is made, the proxy will be voted: (a) FOR all of the Companys
director nominees in proposal 1 and (b) in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of
Directors on the other matters referred to on the reverse side. The undersigned hereby revokes all
proxies previously given by the undersigned to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or any
adjournment or postponement thereof.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side)
2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of CSX CORPORATION
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
Please take a moment now to vote your shares of CSX Corporation
common stock for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
PLEASE REVIEW THE PROXY STATEMENT
AND VOTE TODAY IN ONE OF THREE WAYS:
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Vote by Telephone - Please call toll-free in the U.S. or Canada at
1-866-776-5676, on a touch-tone telephone. If outside the U.S. or
Canada, call 1-215-521-1344. Please follow the simple instructions. |
OR
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2. |
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Vote by Internet - Please access https://www.proxyvotenow.com/csx, and
follow the simple instructions. Please note you must type an s after
http. |
You may vote by telephone or Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your telephone or Internet vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner
as if you had marked, signed and returned a proxy card.
OR
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3. |
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Vote by Mail - If you do not wish to vote by telephone or over the
Internet, please sign, date and return the proxy card in the envelope
provided, or mail to: CSX Corporation, c/o Innisfree M&A Incorporated,
FDR Station, P.O. Box 5156, New York, NY 10150-5156. |
6 TO VOTE BY MAIL PLEASE DETACH PROXY CARD HERE AND RETURN IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED 6
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE FOR ALL OF THE NOMINEES IN PROPOSAL 1 AND FOR
PROPOSALS 2 and 3. |
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01 D. M. Alvarado
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07 J. D. McPherson
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FOR ALL, |
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02 E. E. Bailey |
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08 D. M. Ratcliffe |
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FOR
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WITHHOLD
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WITH |
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03 Sen. J. B. Breaux |
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09 W. C. Richardson |
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ALL
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FROM ALL
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EXCEPTION(S) |
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04 S. T. Halverson 05 E. J. Kelly, III
06 R. D. Kunisch
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10 F. S. Royal 11 D. J. Shepard
12 M. J. Ward
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o
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INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark the FOR ALL, WITH
EXCEPTIONS box and write the number of the excepted nominee(s) in the space provided below:
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN |
2.
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Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as
Independent Public Accounting Firm for
2008
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o
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3.
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Approval of Bylaw Amendments Adopted by the
Board of Directors Allowing Shareholders
to Request Special Shareholder Meetings
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE AGAINST PROPOSALS 4, 5, 6 AND 7
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN |
4.
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Ram Shareholder Proposal
Regarding Special Shareholder
Meetings
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o
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o
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5.
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TCI Shareholder Proposal
Regarding Special Shareholder
Meetings
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o
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o
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o
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6.
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Shareholder Proposal Regarding
Nullification of Certain Bylaw
Amendments
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o
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7.
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Shareholder Proposal Regarding
Disclosure of Information
Relevant to CSXs Efforts to
Safeguard the Security of
Operations
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o
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Dated: , 2008
Note: Please sign exactly as the name(s) appear(s) hereon. When shares are held
by joint owners, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor,
administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a
corporation, please sign full corporate name by an authorized corporate
officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized
person.