SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: March 22, 1999 XTRA Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-7654 06-0954158 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer of organization File Number) Identification No.) 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code Registrant's telephone number including area code: (617) 367-5000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5 - Other Events: - ---------------------- On February 18, 1999, XTRA Corporation issued a press release announcing that Robert M. Gintel will retire from the Board. The Company does not intend to fill the vacant Board seat at this time. On March 16, 1999, XTRA Corporation issued a press release announcing that Herbert C. Knortz has retired from the Board. The Company does not intend to fill the vacant Board seat at this time. 2 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 thereunto duly authorized. XTRA CORPORATION ----------------------------- (Registrant) Date: March 22, 1999 /s/ Michael J. Soja --------------------------- ------------------------------ Michael J. Soja Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3