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): August 23, 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) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) -- (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibit. 99.1 Text of press release dated August 20, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company. -2- 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. WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COMPANY Date: August 23, 1999 By: /s/ Robert J. Brooks ---------------------- Robert J. Brooks Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Number Description of Exhibit Page - -------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------- 99.1 Text of press release dated August 20, 1999, issued by Westinghouse Air Brake Company. -4-