GATX

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 25, 2013-- GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) reported 2013 first quarter net income of $27.1 million or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.3 million or $0.64 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2012. The first quarter results include the negative impact from Other Items of $1.3 million or $0.03 per diluted share in 2013 and $2.2 million or $0.05 per diluted share in 2012. Details related to the Other Items are provided in the attached Supplemental Information.

Brian A. Kenney, president and chief executive officer of GATX, said, “The North American railcar leasing market remains strong. Our fleet utilization was 97.8% at March 31, and first quarter renewal success was 80.7%, driven by high demand for tank cars. We continue to capitalize on the current market conditions by increasing lease rates and stretching lease terms. GATX's Lease Price Index (“LPI”) was positive 30.8% for the quarter and the average renewal term for cars in the LPI was 65 months. Demand for new tank cars continues at unprecedented levels, and our scheduled deliveries through 2014 have been placed with customers on long-term leases at attractive rates.”

Mr. Kenney added, “In GATX Rail International, our European tank car fleet performed well in a weaker environment and we continue to pursue attractive investment opportunities in the European tank car market.

“American Steamship's operating season began in late March. Consistent with our previous indications, record low water levels on the Great Lakes will negatively impact operating efficiency in 2013. In Portfolio Management, the Rolls-Royce joint ventures continued to perform very well while certain ocean-going marine markets showed modest improvement.

"Remarketing income, which often varies materially from quarter to quarter, was lower in the first quarter of 2013 versus the prior year period. Based on strong demand for our assets and transactions expected to close, remarketing income should increase in future quarters. First quarter investment volume totaled $149.9 million, focused primarily on North American and European rail assets."

Mr. Kenney concluded, “Based on our solid start in the first quarter, our 2013 full-year earnings estimate remains unchanged at $3.10 - $3.20 per diluted share, excluding the impact of Tax Benefits and Other Items.”

RAIL NORTH AMERICA

Rail North America segment profit was $50.3 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $50.7 million in the first quarter of 2012. The change in segment profit was driven by lower remarketing activity and increased maintenance expense, substantially offset by higher lease revenues. The increase in maintenance expense is consistent with the company's previously stated expectation and primarily relates to the number of railcars scheduled for regulatory compliance work in 2013.

At March 31, 2013, Rail North America's wholly-owned fleet totaled approximately 110,000 cars. Fleet utilization was 97.8%, compared to 97.9% at year end and 98.5% at March 31, 2012. During the first quarter, the change in the LPI was a positive 30.8%, which compares to a positive 32.3% in the prior quarter and a positive 19.2% in the first quarter of 2012. The average lease renewal term for cars in the LPI was 65 months, which was consistent with the 65 month term in the prior quarter and greater than the 55 months in the first quarter of 2012.

Rail North America investment volume was $85.7 million for the first quarter.

RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Rail International segment profit was $18.6 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $7.9 million in the first quarter of 2012. The first quarter results include the pre-tax impact from Other Items of negative $1.4 million in 2013 and $2.5 million in 2012. The increase in segment profit from the prior year was primarily due to higher lease revenue and share of affiliates' earnings.

Within Rail International, the wholly-owned tank car fleet in Europe totaled approximately 22,000 cars and utilization was 95.5%, compared to 95.1% at year end and 96.7% at March 31, 2012. Investment volume during the first quarter at Rail International was $44.3 million, primarily for new tank cars in Europe.

Additional current and historical fleet and operating data as well as macroeconomic data related to Rail North America's and Rail International's business can be found on the last page of this press release.

AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY

American Steamship Company (“ASC”) reported segment profit of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2013 compared to $2.1 million in the first quarter 2012. ASC's operations are limited during the first quarter as the vessels are in winter lay-up from mid-January through late March.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Portfolio Management reported segment profit of $12.5 million in the first quarter of 2013 compared to $22.0 million in the first quarter of 2012. The decline in segment profit was primarily due to the timing of asset remarketing activity, which is expected to increase in coming quarters.

The Portfolio Management segment currently consists of approximately $766.3 million of owned assets and third-party managed portfolios totaling approximately $140.7 million.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) strives to be recognized as the finest railcar leasing company in the world by its customers, its shareholders, its employees and the communities where it operates. Controlling one of the largest railcar fleets in the world, GATX has been providing quality railcars and services to its customers for 115 years. 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.

TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION

GATX Corporation will host a teleconference to discuss 2013 first quarter results. Teleconference details are as follows:

Thursday, April 25^th
11:00 A.M. Eastern Time
Domestic Dial-In: 1-888-487-0360
International Dial-In: 1-719-325-4856
Replay: 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820 /Access Code: 5519935

Call-in details, a copy of this press release and real-time audio access are available at www.gatx.com. Please access the call 15 minutes prior to the start time. Following the call, a replay will be available on the same site.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this document may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements refer to information that is not purely historical, such as estimates, projections and statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions on which those statements are based. Some of these statements may be identified by words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “project” or other similar words. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in GATX's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2012 and other filings with the SEC, and that actual results or events may differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

Specific risks and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, (1) general economic, market, regulatory and political conditions affecting the rail, marine and other industries served by GATX and its customers; (2) competitive factors in GATX's primary markets, including lease pricing and asset availability; (3) lease rates, utilization levels and operating costs in GATX's primary operating segments; (4) conditions in the capital markets or changes in GATX's credit ratings and financing costs; (5) risks related to GATX's international operations and expansion into new geographic markets; (6) risks related to compliance with, or changes to, laws, rules and regulations applicable to GATX and its rail, marine and other assets; (7) operational disruption and increased costs associated with compliance maintenance programs and other maintenance initiatives; (8) operational and financial risks associated with long-term railcar purchase commitments; (9) changes in loss provision levels within GATX's portfolio; (10) conditions affecting certain assets, customers or regions where GATX has a large investment; (11) impaired asset charges that may result from changing market conditions or portfolio management decisions implemented by GATX; (12) opportunities for remarketing income; (13) labor relations with unions representing GATX employees; and (14) the outcome of pending or threatened litigation.

Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis, judgment, belief or expectation only as of the date hereof. GATX has based these forward-looking statements on information currently available and disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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

(4/25/2013)

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(a) Unrealized losses recognized on certain interest rate swaps at AAE Cargo AG, an affiliate of Rail International.

We highlight these items to allow for a more meaningful comparison of financial performance between years and to provide transparency into the operating results of our business.

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Source: GATX Corporation

GATX Corporation
Irma Dominguez
Investor Relations Coordinator
312-621-8799
ir@gatx.com