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Union Pacific Corporation Declares First Quarter 2022 Dividend and Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization

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Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.18 per share, payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2022. This marks 123 years of consecutive dividend payments. Additionally, the Board approved a new share repurchase authorization, allowing the company to buy back up to 100 million shares by March 31, 2025. Since 2007, Union Pacific has repurchased 499 million shares for approximately $48.2 billion, highlighting its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

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  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $1.18, reinforcing shareholder returns.
  • New share repurchase authorization of up to 100 million shares indicates confidence in financial health.
  • Continued commitment to returning value, with a history of 123 years of dividend payments.
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.18 per share on the company's common stock, payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record February 28, 2022. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 123 consecutive years.

The Board today also approved a new share repurchase authorization, enabling the Company to buy up to 100 million of its common shares by March 31, 2025. The new authorization is effective April 1, 2022, and replaces the current authorization, which will expire on March 31, 2022.

Since announcing its share repurchase program in January 2007, the Company has repurchased 499 million of its outstanding common shares at a total cost of $48.2 billion, through December 31, 2021, with an average purchase price of $96.57 per share.

The timing and volume of share repurchases may be executed at the discretion of management on an opportunistic basis, or pursuant to trading plans or other arrangements. Share repurchases under this program may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise.

ABOUT UNION PACIFIC

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

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This news release and related materials contain statements about the Company's future that are not statements of historical fact, including specifically the statements regarding the Company's expectations with respect to economic conditions and demand levels; its ability to generate financial returns, improve resource productivity; enhancing the customer experience; implementing corporate strategies; and providing excellent service to its customers, returns to its shareholders and potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These statements are, or will be, forward-looking statements as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements also generally include, without limitation, information or statements regarding: projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to the Company's and its subsidiaries' business, financial, and operational results, and future economic performance; and management's beliefs, expectations, goals, and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times that, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking information, including expectations regarding operational and financial improvements and the Company's future performance or results are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors, including risk factors, could affect the Company's and its subsidiaries' future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Information regarding risk factors and other cautionary information are available in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020, which was filed with the SEC on February 5, 2021. The Company updates information regarding risk factors if circumstances require such updates in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q and its subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K (or such other reports that may be filed with the SEC).

Forward-looking statements speak only as of, and are based only upon information available on, the date the statements were made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. References to our website are provided for convenience and, therefore, information on or available through the website is not, and should not be deemed to be, incorporated by reference herein.

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Union Pacific Corporation?

Union Pacific Corporation declared a dividend of $1.18 per share.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders?

The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2022.

What is the new share repurchase authorization for UNP?

The new authorization allows Union Pacific to repurchase up to 100 million shares by March 31, 2025.

How much has Union Pacific repurchased since 2007?

Since 2007, Union Pacific has repurchased 499 million shares at a total cost of $48.2 billion.

What is the significance of the new share buyback program for investors?

The new buyback program reflects Union Pacific's confidence in its financial stability and aims to enhance shareholder value.

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