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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
AUGUST 12, 1998
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
UNION TANK CAR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-5666 36-3104688
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
225 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312)372-9500
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 12, 1998, Union Tank Car Company (the "Company") entered into a
Selling Agency Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated relating to the
issuance and sale by the Company of up to $55,000,000 principal amount of
Medium-Term Notes, Series B (the "Notes"). On August 18, 1998, the Company sold
$25,000,000 principal amount of 6.02% Notes due August 15, 2001, $10,000,000
principal amount of 6.11% Notes due August 15, 2003 and $10,000,000 principal
amount of 6.51% Notes due August 15, 2008. On August 21, 1998, the Company sold
$10,000,000 principal amount of 6.40% Notes due August 15, 2006. Interest on the
Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year,
commencing on February 15, 1999. The Notes are non-redeemable and not subject
to a sinking fund. Proceeds from the sale of the Notes are being used for
general corporate purposes. The Notes were registered under the Securities Act
of 1933 pursuant to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3
(333-45105).
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a)-(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
1(b) Selling Agency Agreement dated August 12, 1998 between the Company and
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated.
4(b)(8) Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 13, 1998 between the
Company and Harris Trust and Savings Bank.
4(b)(9) Form of Note (included in Exhibit 4(b)(8)).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
UNION TANK CAR COMPANY
By: /s/ R.C. Gluth
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R.C. Gluth
Executive Vice President
Date: August 26, 1998
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