1 FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 25049 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 1999. Westinghouse Air Brake Company ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13782 25-1615902 - ---------------------------- ---------------- ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer Identification of incorporation) number) Number) 1001 Air Brake Avenue Wilmerding, Pennsylvania 15148 15222 ---------------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 825-1000 Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (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 Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 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 October 14, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company, regarding 1999 third quarter earnings. 99.2 Text of press release dated October 14, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company, regarding share repurchase program. -2- 3 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. WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COMPANY Date: October 15, 1999 By: Robert J. Brooks --------------------------- Robert J. Brooks Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -3- 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 99.1 Text of press release dated October 14, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company, regarding 1999 third quarter earnings. 99.2 Text of press release dated October 14, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company, regarding share repurchase program. -4-