1 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): January 14, 2000 WABTEC CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13782 25-1615902 - ---------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 1001 Air Brake Avenue, Wilmerding PA 15148 ------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (412) 825-1000 ------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Westinghouse Air Brake Company ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 hereto in response to this Item 5. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) - (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Text of press release dated January 14, 2000, issued by Wabtec Corporation, regarding EPS Expectations and Merger Restructuring Plan. 2 3 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. WABTEC CORPORATION By: /s/ Robert J. Brooks ------------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Brooks Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Date: January 14, 2000 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - -------- ---------------------- 99.1 Text of press release dated January 14, 2000, issued by Wabtec Corporation, regarding EPS Expectations and Merger Restructuring Plan. 4