Shipper and Stakeholder Support for Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern Combination Continues
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have secured additional support from over 75 customers and stakeholders, totaling more than 375 endorsements for their proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada rail network. The supporters, including major companies like XPO Logistics and Dollarama, express confidence that the merger will enhance transportation competition, improve service offerings, and increase market access. CP is seeking approval from the Surface Transportation Board (STB), with a decision anticipated by mid-2022.
- Over 375 stakeholders have filed statements supporting the CP-KCS merger.
- The merger is expected to invigorate transportation competition and improve service reliability.
- Supporters expect enhanced service offerings and improved transit times.
- The merger remains subject to regulatory approval from the STB and shareholder consent.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") and Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) ("KCS") today announced that an additional 75 customers, ports, transloads and other stakeholders have filed statements with the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”), bringing the total to more than 375 supporting the planned creation of the first U.S.-Mexico-Canada rail network. The latest support letters once again represent the broad spectrum of the transportation supply chain, including XPO Logistics, CF Industries, Dollarama, Millar Western and Full Circle Ag.
Similar to the customers and supporters that filed statements and letters with the STB on March 31, 2021, and April 6, 2021, the new supporters stated they expect the combination of CP and KCS would, among other benefits, invigorate transportation competition, expand access to existing and growing markets and provide new service offerings that would improve transit times and reliability.
Many of the supporters also requested the STB to review the transaction as swiftly as possible so the systems could be integrated, and the end-to-end benefits of this combination can be realized for the benefit of all stakeholders.
CP and KCS thank the 375-plus shippers, railroads, economic development authorities, ports and other supporters that have filed letters to the STB in support of the combination. The CP-KCS combination is expected to provide an enhanced competitive alternative to existing rail service providers and is expected to result in improved service and efficiency to customers of all sizes. When combined, the CP-KCS network would remain the smallest of six U.S. Class 1 railroads by revenue.
CP is seeking approval from the STB for the combination, which also remains subject to the approvals of CP and KCS shareholders and other customary closing conditions. The STB review is expected to be completed by the middle of 2022.
For more information on the transaction and the benefits it is expected to bring to the full range of stakeholders, visit www.FutureForFreight.com.
Forward Looking Statements and Information
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, FLI) to provide CP and KCS shareholders and potential investors with information about CP, KCS and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, including each company’s management’s respect
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