GATX

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The board of directors of GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share, payable March 31, 2009, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2009. This quarterly dividend represents a 3.7% increase from the previous quarter.

“GATX’s record of paying uninterrupted quarterly dividends since 1919 is reflective of the Company’s stability and commitment to its shareholders,” said Brian A. Kenney, chairman and chief executive officer of GATX Corporation. “The increase announced today is supported by our strong financial position, committed cash flows, and the confidence that the Board and management have in GATX.”

The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share on the $2.50 preferred stock, payable March 1, 2009, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2009, unchanged from the previous quarter.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) provides lease financing and related services to customers operating rail, marine and other targeted assets. GATX is a leader in leasing transportation assets and controls one of the largest railcar fleets in the world. Applying over a century of operating experience and strong market and asset expertise, GATX provides quality assets and services to customers worldwide. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898 and has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1916. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.gatx.com.

Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.

(01/30/08)

Source: GATX Corporation

GATX Corporation
Rhonda S. Johnson
312-621-6262
rhonda.johnson@gatx.com