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): December 17, 2008
GATX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| New York | | 1-2328 | | 36-1124040 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | | (Commission File) | | (IRS Employer |
| incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No.) |
500 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60661-3676
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(312) 621-6200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 17, 2008, GATX Corporation announced that it has purchased the North American railcar fleet of Allco Finance Group Limited. A copy of the news release announcing this action is included as an exhibit to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 News Release dated December 17, 2008.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | GATX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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| | /s/Robert C. Lyons | |
| | Robert C. Lyons | |
| | Senior Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer) | |
Date: December 18, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description | | Method of Filing |
| 99.1 | | News Release of GATX Corporation, dated December 17, 2008, announcing the acquisition of the North American railcar fleet of Allco Finance Group Limited. | | Filed Electronically |
