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): March 24, 2014
GATX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-2328 36-1124040
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
222 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606-5314
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(312) 621-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 24, 2014, GATX Corporation issued a press release announcing its purchase of GE Capital Rail Services' North American per diem boxcar fleet, consisting of more than 18,500 boxcars. The purchase price was approximately $340 million. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued by GATX on March 24, 2014. |
SIGNATURE
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.
GATX CORPORATION |
(Registrant) |
/s/ Robert C. Lyons |
Robert C. Lyons |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
(Duly Authorized Officer) |
March 24, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | Method of Filing |
99.1 | Press release issued by GATX on March 24, 2014 | Filed Electronically |