UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | November 17, 2005 |
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-31456 | 06-0984624 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
66 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut | 06830 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 203-629-3722 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective November 17, 2005, Mr. James Andres’ employment as the Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (the "Company") ended. The Company has initiated a search for Mr. Andres’ replacement. Until such time as a new Chief Accounting Officer is named, accounting matters previously managed by Mr. Andres will be handled by senior members of the accounting department and the Chief Financial Officer.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. | ||||
November 18, 2005 | By: | /s/ Adam B. Frankel | ||
Name: Adam B. Frankel | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |