Union Pacific CEO is Optimistic About The Future

The transcript discusses the company's performance, highlighting a solid quarter and full year with increases in net income and EPS. It addresses investor concerns about competition with BNSF, emphasizing the company's strategy to generate attractive returns and cash flow. The discussion also covers a new railyard investment in Texas, unrelated to tax reform, but driven by regional growth. The impact of tax reform on competitiveness and potential for increased capital investment and hiring is also explored.

What was the percentage increase in EPS for the company in the last quarter?

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

• 8%

How does the company view its competition with BNSF?

• It plans to reduce its market share to focus on other areas.

• It focuses on generating attractive returns rather than competing directly.

• It aims to directly overtake BNSF in market share.

• It has no interest in competing with BNSF.

How does the company plan to use the cash flow generated?

• To expand internationally

• For capital investment and rewarding shareholders

• To increase market share aggressively

• To reduce operational costs

What is the primary reason for the new railyard investment in Texas?

• Government incentives

• Tax reform benefits

• Regional growth in Texas

• Increased competition from BNSF

What impact does the speaker believe tax reform will have on US manufacturers?

• It will make them more competitive both globally and locally.

• It will only benefit large corporations.

• It will have no significant impact.

• It will make them less competitive globally.