Union Pacific’s $72 billion Norfolk Southern acquisition spread widens to $63

Union Pacific’s planned $72 billion purchase of Norfolk Southern saw its deal spread increase to $63, up from $60 earlier in the year. The widening follows remarks by Union Pacific’s CEO. The Department of Justice is slated to issue its antitrust opinion by Dec. 3.

A wider spread signals heightened market uncertainty about the transaction’s completion, which could affect the stocks of both railroads. The pending DOJ opinion deadline adds a regulatory timeline that investors will watch for any delay or condition.

  • 1Union Pacific’s acquisition of Norfolk Southern is valued at $72 billion.
  • 2The deal spread widened to $63 from $60 earlier in the year.
  • 3The current deal spread stands at $63.
  • 4The DOJ is expected to issue its antitrust opinion by Dec. 3.

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