GATX Corporation Reports 2011 Third Quarter Results

October 20, 2011

CHICAGO, Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today reported 2011 third quarter net income of $32.9 million or $.70 per diluted share, compared to 2010 third quarter net income of $21.1 million or $.45 per diluted share. Third quarter 2011 results include a net positive impact of $.03 per diluted share related to two items; negative after-tax fair-value adjustments on interest rate swaps at GATX's European rail affiliate, AAE Cargo ("AAE"), of $2.8 million or $.06 per diluted share, and a tax benefit of $4.1 million or $.09 per diluted share from a reduction in statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom. The third quarter 2010 results include a net negative impact of $.02 per diluted share also related to two items; negative after-tax fair-value adjustments on interest rate swaps at AAE of $2.7 million or $.06 per diluted share, and a tax benefit of $1.9 million or $.04 per diluted share from a reduction of statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom.

Net income for the first nine months of 2011 was $79.2 million or $1.68 per diluted share, compared to $61.3 million or $1.31 per diluted share in the prior year period. The 2011 year-to-date results include a net benefit of $13.9 million or $.30 per diluted share related to the previously discussed tax benefit and the positive after-tax fair-value adjustments related to the AAE interest rate swaps. The 2010 year-to-date results include a net benefit of $1.7 million or $.04 per diluted share related to the previously discussed tax benefit and the favorable resolution of a litigation matter and tax accrual reversal that occurred in the second quarter, partially offset by the negative fair-value adjustments on interest rate swaps at AAE.

Brian A. Kenney, president and chief executive officer of GATX, said, "Operating conditions remain favorable in the North American rail market. Our fleet utilization at the end of the third quarter was 98.2%, and lease rates continue to strengthen. The Lease Price Index ("LPI") was a positive 9.6% as we saw high demand for many car types. Also, during the quarter we began to take delivery of new railcars that are a part of our five-year supply agreement announced earlier this year."

Mr. Kenney continued, "In Specialty, asset remarketing improved as expected, and our spare aircraft engine leasing joint venture continues to produce strong results. The ocean-going marine joint ventures had mixed results as the gas carrier market strengthened while the bulker and chemical markets remain soft.

"American Steamship Company ("ASC") is operating 14 vessels as planned after its operations were interrupted following a brief strike by the American Maritime Officers union. In the fourth quarter ASC is striving to recover a portion of the shipping volume that was lost in the third quarter due to the strike. We will be able to assess the full impact of the strike on ASC's shipping volume and segment profit upon completion of the 2011 sailing season. "

Mr. Kenney concluded, "We continue to expect 2011 full-year earnings to be in the range of $1.85 - $1.95 per diluted share, excluding the impact of the AAE interest rate swaps, tax benefits, and strike effects at ASC."

RAIL

Rail segment profit was $63.0 million in the third quarter of 2011, compared to third quarter 2010 segment profit of $32.7 million. The 2011 and 2010 third quarter results include negative pre-tax adjustments of $3.1 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to the change in fair-value of interest rate swaps at AAE. The improvement in Rail's segment profit is primarily driven by higher lease income due to more cars on lease, stronger asset remarketing activity and lower switching and storage costs as a result of higher fleet utilization.

Rail reported segment profit of $171.3 million year-to-date 2011, compared to $111.4 million in the same period 2010. The 2011 and 2010 year-to-date results include positive pre-tax adjustments of $11.0 million and negative pre-tax adjustments of $8.9 million, respectively, related to the interest rate swaps at AAE. The increase in segment profit year-to-date is driven by higher lease income due to more cars on lease, increased asset remarketing activity and higher scrapping gains, partially offset by higher maintenance expense in Europe.

At September 30, 2011, Rail's North American fleet totaled approximately 109,000 cars. Fleet utilization was 98.2%, consistent with the second quarter and up compared to 96.8% at the end of third quarter 2010. Renewal lease rates in the Lease Price Index ("LPI") increased 9.6% over the expiring rates, compared to a 4.4% increase in the second quarter 2011 and a decline of 15.7% in the third quarter 2010. The average lease renewal term for cars in the LPI in the third quarter was 49 months, up from 41 months in the second quarter and 36 months in the third quarter of 2010.

Rail's European wholly-owned tank car fleet totaled approximately 21,000 cars and utilization was 96.0% at the end of the third quarter, compared to 95.7% at the end of the second quarter and 95.3% at the end of third quarter 2010.

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

SPECIALTY

Specialty reported segment profit of $11.5 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to $13.6 million in third quarter 2010. Year to date, Specialty reported segment profit of $31.0 million, compared to $40.2 million in the same period in 2010. During the third quarter, GATX and the Clipper Group dissolved the Clipper Fourth joint venture, which owned 14 handy-size chemical parcel tankers. GATX recognized a $5.2 million asset impairment loss on the six vessels it received upon dissolution. Both quarterly and year-to-date comparisons were negatively affected by this impairment. Asset remarketing strengthened in the third quarter as expected, and the aircraft engine leasing joint venture with Rolls Royce continues to perform very well.

The Specialty portfolio currently consists of approximately $864.8 million of owned assets (including on and off balance sheet assets) and third-party managed portfolios totaling $176.7 million.

AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY

American Steamship Company ("ASC") reported segment profit of $8.5 million in the third quarter 2011 compared to $12.5 million in the third quarter 2010. ASC's employees who are members of the American Maritime Officers union ("AMO") went on strike following the expiration of their labor contract on August 1, 2011. Employees returned to work and operations resumed after ASC and the AMO agreed to extend the expired contract while the parties negotiate a new long-term labor agreement. This disruption negatively impacted shipping volumes in the third quarter, although ASC is attempting to recover a portion of this lost tonnage in the fourth quarter.

Segment profit year-to-date 2011 was $17.9 million, compared to $22.0 million year-to-date 2010. ASC's customer demand remains solid, and fourth quarter shipping volumes will primarily be determined by operating conditions, including weather, in the remaining months of 2011.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) provides leasing 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 http://www.gatx.com.

TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION

GATX Corporation will host a teleconference to discuss 2011 third quarter results. Teleconference details are as follows:

Thursday, October 20th
11:00 A.M.Eastern Time
Domestic Dial-In: 1-800-946-0783
International Dial-In: 1-719-457-2652
Replay: 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820/ Access Code: 5114999

Call-in details, a copy of this press release and real-time audio access are available at http://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

This document contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of these statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "predict," "project" or other words and terms of similar meaning. 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 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and other filings with the SEC, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic, market, regulatory and political conditions in the rail, marine, industrial and other industries served by GATX and its customers; lease rates, utilization levels and operating costs in GATX's primary operating segments; conditions in the capital markets; changes in GATX's credit ratings and financing costs; regulatory rulings that may impact the economic value and operating costs of assets; costs associated with maintenance initiatives; competitive factors in GATX's primary markets, including lease pricing and asset availability; operational and financial risks associated with long-term railcar purchase commitments; changes in loss provision levels within GATX's portfolio; impaired asset charges that may result from changing market conditions or portfolio management decisions implemented by GATX; the opportunity for remarketing income; uncertainties in relations with labor unions representing GATX employees; and 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.

(10/20/11)

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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30   September 30
    2011   2010   2011   2010
Gross Income                
Lease income   $ 227.9   $ 216.1   $ 679.9   $ 651.0
Marine operating revenue     70.3     64.8     138.0     125.5
Asset remarketing income     16.2     10.1     33.3     28.4
Other income     23.5     17.7     66.3     55.6
Revenues     337.9     308.7     917.5     860.5
Share of affiliates' earnings     1.8     5.7     33.9     30.6
Total Gross Income     339.7     314.4     951.4     891.1
                 
Ownership Costs                
Depreciation     57.7     54.3     167.3     161.1
Interest expense, net     40.9     41.3     126.9     125.1
Operating lease expense     31.7     35.0     99.6     104.4
Total Ownership Costs     130.3     130.6     393.8     390.6
                 
Other Costs and Expenses                
Maintenance expense     68.5     65.7     208.6     198.7
Marine operating expense     50.5     43.7     98.6     85.2
Selling, general and administrative     38.5     31.0     112.3     97.3
Other     8.2     15.1     32.9     39.5
Total Other Costs and Expenses     165.7     155.5     452.4     420.7
                 
Income before Income Taxes     43.7     28.3     105.2     79.8
Income Taxes     10.8     7.2     26.0     18.5
Net Income   $ 32.9   $ 21.1   $ 79.2   $ 61.3
                         
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
(Continued)
 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30   September 30
    2011   2010   2011   2010
Per Share Data                
                 
Basic   $ 0.71   $ 0.45   $ 1.71   $ 1.33
                 
Average number of common shares   46.5   46.2   46.4   46.1
                 
                 
Diluted   $ 0.70   $ 0.45   $ 1.68   $ 1.31
                 
Average number of common shares and                
common share equivalents   47.2   46.7   47.1   47.0
                 
Dividends declared per common share   $ 0.29   $ 0.28   $ 0.87   $ 0.84
                 

GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(In Millions)

 
    September 30   December 31
    2011   2010
         
Assets        
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 115.0     $ 78.5  
Restricted Cash     50.6       56.6  
         
Receivables        
Rent and other receivables     78.3       70.6  
Loans     18.6       0.5  
Finance leases     330.3       347.7  
Less: allowance for possible losses     (11.8 )     (11.6 )
      415.4       407.2  
         
Operating Assets and Facilities        
Rail     5,652.7       5,513.6  
Specialty     372.9       280.8  
ASC     373.6       389.1  
Less: allowance for depreciation     (2,061.2 )     (2,049.7 )
      4,338.0       4,133.8  
         
Investments in Affiliated Companies     547.5       486.1  
Goodwill     92.7       92.7  
Other Assets     197.3       187.5  
Total Assets   $ 5,756.5     $ 5,442.4  
         
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
         
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses   $ 150.0     $ 114.6  
         
Debt        
Commercial paper and borrowings under bank credit facilities     124.2       115.6  
Recourse     3,145.6       2,801.8  
Nonrecourse     157.8       217.2  
Capital lease obligations     14.3       41.9  
      3,441.9       3,176.5  
         
Deferred Income Taxes     769.8       750.6  
Other Liabilities     239.5       287.0  
Total Liabilities     4,601.2       4,328.7  
Total Shareholders' Equity     1,155.3       1,113.7  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 5,756.5     $ 5,442.4  
                 
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
(In Millions)
 
                    GATX
    Rail   Specialty   ASC   Other   Consolidated
Gross Income                    
Lease income   $ 212.1     $ 14.8   $ 1.0   $ -     $ 227.9
Marine operating revenue     -       -     70.3     -       70.3
Asset remarketing income     8.0       8.2     -     -       16.2
Other income     22.5       0.7     -     0.3       23.5
Revenues     242.6       23.7     71.3     0.3       337.9
Share of affiliates' earnings     (2.0 )     3.8     -     -       1.8
Total Gross Income     240.6       27.5     71.3     0.3       339.7
                     
Ownership Costs                    
Depreciation     49.6       4.4     3.7     -       57.7
Interest expense, net     30.8       7.4     1.9     0.8       40.9
Operating lease expense     31.4       0.3     -     -       31.7
Total Ownership Costs     111.8       12.1     5.6     0.8       130.3
                     
Other Costs and Expenses                    
Maintenance expense     61.8       -     6.7     -       68.5
Marine operating expense     -       -     50.5     -       50.5
Other     4.0       3.9     -     0.3       8.2
Total Other Costs and Expenses     65.8       3.9     57.2     0.3       127.2
                     
Segment Profit (Loss)   $ 63.0     $ 11.5   $ 8.5   $ (0.8 )     82.2
Selling, general and administrative                     38.5
                     
Income before Income Taxes                     43.7
Income Taxes                     10.8
Net Income                   $ 32.9
                     

Selected Data:

                   
                     
Investment Volume   $ 133.8     $ 62.1   $ 3.3   $ 0.8     $ 200.0
                     
Asset Remarketing Income:                    
Disposition Gains on Owned Assets     7.7       7.1     -     -       14.8
Residual Sharing Income     0.3       1.1     -     -       1.4
Total Asset Remarketing Income   $ 8.0     $ 8.2   $ -   $ -     $ 16.2
                     
Scrapping Gains (a)   $ 6.6     $ -   $ -   $ -     $ 6.6
 

(a) Included in Other income

 
 
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
(In Millions)
 
                    GATX
    Rail   Specialty   ASC   Other   Consolidated
Gross Income                    
Lease income   $ 632.8   $ 44.0   $ 3.1   $ -     $ 679.9
Marine operating revenue     -     -     138.0     -       138.0
Asset remarketing income     22.7     10.6     -     -       33.3
Other income     61.6     2.6     1.1     1.0       66.3
Revenues     717.1     57.2     142.2     1.0       917.5
Share of affiliates' earnings     13.4     20.5     -     -       33.9
Total Gross Income     730.5     77.7     142.2     1.0       951.4
                     
Ownership Costs                    
Depreciation     146.4     13.3     7.6     -       167.3
Interest expense, net     96.1     21.8     5.9     3.1       126.9
Operating lease expense     98.8     1.0     -     (0.2 )     99.6
Total Ownership Costs     341.3     36.1     13.5     2.9       393.8
                     
Other Costs and Expenses                    
Maintenance expense     196.4     -     12.2     -       208.6
Marine operating expense     -     -     98.6     -       98.6
Other     21.5     10.6     -     0.8       32.9
Total Other Costs and Expenses     217.9     10.6     110.8     0.8       340.1
                     
Segment Profit (Loss)   $ 171.3   $ 31.0   $ 17.9   $ (2.7 )     217.5
Selling, general and administrative                     112.3
                     
Income before Income Taxes                     105.2
Income Taxes                     26.0
Net Income                   $ 79.2
                     

Selected Data:

                   
                     
Investment Volume   $ 290.1   $ 151.4   $ 15.9   $ 2.7     $ 460.1
                     
Asset Remarketing Income:                    
Disposition Gains on Owned Assets     21.9     7.3     -     -       29.2
Residual Sharing Income     0.8     3.3     -     -       4.1
Total Asset Remarketing Income   $ 22.7   $ 10.6   $ -   $ -     $ 33.3
                     
Scrapping Gains (a)   $ 19.4   $ -   $ -   $ -     $ 19.4
 

(a) Included in Other income

 
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
(In Millions)
 
                    GATX
    Rail   Specialty   ASC   Other   Consolidated
Gross Income                    
Lease income   $ 201.4     $ 13.6   $ 1.1   $ -     $ 216.1
Marine operating revenue     -       -     64.8     -       64.8
Asset remarketing income     2.7       7.4     -     -       10.1
Other income     17.5       -     -     0.2       17.7
Revenues     221.6       21.0     65.9     0.2       308.7
Share of affiliates' earnings     (2.1 )     7.8     -     -       5.7
Total Gross Income     219.5       28.8     65.9     0.2       314.4
                     
Ownership Costs                    
Depreciation     46.1       4.6     3.6     -       54.3
Interest expense, net     32.0       7.3     2.0     -       41.3
Operating lease expense     34.7       0.3     -     -       35.0
Total Ownership Costs     112.8       12.2     5.6     -       130.6
                     
Other Costs and Expenses                    
Maintenance expense     61.6       -     4.1     -       65.7
Marine operating expense     -       -     43.7     -       43.7
Other     12.4       3.0     -     (0.3 )     15.1
Total Other Costs and Expenses     74.0       3.0     47.8     (0.3 )     124.5
                     
Segment Profit   $ 32.7     $ 13.6   $ 12.5   $ 0.5       59.3
Selling, general and administrative                     31.0
                     
Income before Income Taxes                     28.3
Income Taxes                     7.2
Net Income                   $ 21.1
                     

Selected Data:

                   
                     
Investment Volume   $ 93.0     $ 19.5   $ 0.3   $ 0.6     $ 113.4
                     
Asset Remarketing Income:                    
Disposition Gains on Owned Assets     2.7       5.7     -     -       8.4
Residual Sharing Income     -       1.7     -     -       1.7
Total Asset Remarketing Income   $ 2.7     $ 7.4   $ -   $ -     $ 10.1
                     
Scrapping Gains (a)   $ 4.5     $ -   $ -   $ -     $ 4.5
 

(a) Included in Other income

 
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
(In Millions)
 
                    GATX
    Rail   Specialty   ASC   Other   Consolidated
Gross Income                    
Lease income   $ 606.6   $ 41.3   $ 3.1   $ -     $ 651.0
Marine operating revenue     -     -     125.5     -       125.5
Asset remarketing income     15.5     12.9     -     -       28.4
Other income     54.0     0.5     -     1.1       55.6
Revenues     676.1     54.7     128.6     1.1       860.5
Share of affiliates' earnings     1.8     28.8     -     -       30.6
Total Gross Income     677.9     83.5     128.6     1.1       891.1
                     
Ownership Costs                    
Depreciation     141.2     13.0     6.9     -       161.1
Interest expense, net     95.5     21.0     6.3     2.3       125.1
Operating lease expense     103.6     1.0     -     (0.2 )     104.4
Total Ownership Costs     340.3     35.0     13.2     2.1       390.6
                     
Other Costs and Expenses                    
Maintenance expense     190.5     -     8.2     -       198.7
Marine operating expense     -     -     85.2     -       85.2
Other     35.7     8.3     -     (4.5 )     39.5
Total Other Costs and Expenses     226.2     8.3     93.4     (4.5 )     323.4
                     
Segment Profit   $ 111.4   $ 40.2   $ 22.0   $ 3.5       177.1
Selling, general and administrative                     97.3
                     
Income before Income Taxes                     79.8
Income Taxes                     18.5
Net Income                   $ 61.3
                     

Selected Data:

                   
                     
Investment Volume   $ 181.5   $ 52.6   $ 7.3   $ 3.1     $ 244.5
                     
Asset Remarketing Income:                    
Disposition Gains on Owned Assets     15.5     6.4     -     -       21.9
Residual Sharing Income     -     6.5     -     -       6.5
Total Asset Remarketing Income   $ 15.5   $ 12.9   $ -   $ -     $ 28.4
                     
Scrapping Gains (a)   $ 13.2   $ -   $ -   $ -     $ 13.2
 

(a) Included in Other income

 
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(In Millions, Except Leverage)
 
    9/30/2010   12/31/2010   3/31/2011   6/30/2011   9/30/2011
                     

Assets by Segment(includes off-balance sheet assets)

                   
Rail   $ 4,978.0     $ 5,189.9     $ 5,185.8     $ 5,284.9     $ 5,244.4  
Specialty     713.8       728.1       755.5       794.2       855.9  
ASC     274.3       271.1       269.1       286.1       286.1  
Other     94.7       89.7       82.7       83.9       86.8  
Total Assets, Excluding Cash   $ 6,060.8     $ 6,278.8     $ 6,293.1     $ 6,449.1     $ 6,473.2  
                     
Non-performing Investments   $ 17.1     $ 16.7     $ 16.5     $ 16.0     $ 16.0  
                     

Capital Structure

                   
Commercial Paper and Bank Credit Facilities,                    
Net of Unrestricted Cash   $ 48.4     $ 37.1     $ 121.9     $ 52.0     $ 9.2  
On Balance Sheet Recourse Debt     2,534.6       2,801.8       2,810.6       2,990.1       3,145.6  
On Balance Sheet Nonrecourse Debt     222.7       217.2       193.1       189.8       157.8  
Off Balance Sheet Recourse Debt     787.4       782.8       718.3       728.5       705.6  
Off Balance Sheet Nonrecourse Debt     195.5       188.7       184.7       180.7       176.7  
Capital Lease Obligations     50.3       41.9       40.6       15.4       14.3  
Total Borrowings, Net of Unrestricted Cash   $ 3,838.9     $ 4,069.5     $ 4,069.2     $ 4,156.5     $ 4,209.2  
Total Recourse Debt (a)   $ 3,420.7     $ 3,663.6     $ 3,691.4     $ 3,786.0     $ 3,874.7  
Shareholders' Equity   $ 1,098.6     $ 1,113.7     $ 1,153.7     $ 1,191.1     $ 1,155.3  
Recourse Leverage     3.1       3.3       3.2       3.2       3.4  
 

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(a) Total Recourse Debt = On Balance Sheet Recourse + Off Balance Sheet Recourse

+ Capital Lease Obligations + Commercial Paper and Bank Credit Facilities, Net of Unrestricted Cash

(b) Recourse Leverage = Total Recourse Debt / Shareholders' Equity

 
 

Reconciliation of Total Assets to Total Assets (including off-balance sheet assets), Excluding Cash:

Total Assets   $ 5,133.5     $ 5,442.4     $ 5,498.7     $ 5,642.5     $ 5,756.5  
Less: Cash     (55.6 )     (135.1 )     (108.6 )     (102.6 )     (165.6 )
Add Off-Balance Sheet Assets:                    
Rail     979.4       968.1       899.8       906.2       879.5  
Specialty     3.5       3.4       3.2       3.0       2.8  
Total Assets, Excluding Cash   $ 6,060.8     $ 6,278.8     $ 6,293.1     $ 6,449.1     $ 6,473.2  
                                         
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
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    9/30/2010   12/31/2010   3/31/2011   6/30/2011   9/30/2011
                     

North American Rail Statistics(wholly-owned fleet)

                   
Lease Price Index (LPI) (a)                    
Average Renewal Lease Rate Change   -15.7 %   -14.0 %   -0.5 %   4.4 %   9.6 %
Average Renewal Term (months)   36     36     41     41     49  
                     
Fleet Rollforward                    
Beginning Balance   108,626     108,800     111,389     109,780     108,764  
Cars Added   1,189     3,479     175     657     1,069  
Cars Scrapped   (917 )   (870 )   (963 )   (1,102 )   (602 )
Cars Sold   (98 )   (20 )   (821 )   (571 )   (140 )
Ending Balance   108,800     111,389     109,780     108,764     109,091  
Utilization   96.8 %   97.4 %   97.8 %   98.2 %   98.2 %
                     

GATX Rail Europe Statistics(wholly-owned fleet)

                   
Fleet Rollforward                    
Beginning Balance   20,302     20,226     20,432     20,524     20,675  
Cars Added   61     298     109     164     200  
Cars Scrapped/Sold   (137 )   (92 )   (17 )   (13 )   (47 )
Ending Balance   20,226     20,432     20,524     20,675     20,828  
Utilization   95.3 %   95.7 %   95.8 %   95.7 %   96.0 %
                     

Rail Industry Statistics

                   
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization Index (b)   75.3 %   76.8 %   77.0 %   76.6 %   77.4 %
Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (total, excl. intermodal) (c)   7.2 %   7.3 %   5.1 %   2.7 %   1.8 %
Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (chemical) (c)   10.2 %   9.6 %   7.0 %   5.1 %   4.2 %
Year-over-year Change in U.S. Carloadings (petroleum products) (c)   4.9 %   5.9 %   9.6 %   6.3 %   8.0 %
Production Backlog at Railcar Manufacturers (d)   19,267     22,658     51,913     57,308     n/a (e)
                     

American Steamship Company (ASC) Statistics

                   
Total Net Tons Carried (millions)   9.9     8.5     1.2     7.8     9.7  
                               
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(a)  

LPI is an internally generated business indicator that measures general lease rate pricing on renewals within GATX's North American rail fleet. The index reflects the weighted average lease rate for a select group of railcar types that GATX believes to be representative of its overall North American fleet. The LPI measures the percentage change between the weighted average renewal lease rate and the weighted average expiring lease rate. Average renewal term reflects the weighted average renewal lease term in months

(b)   As reported and revised by the Federal Reserve
(c)   As reported by the Association of American Railroads (AAR)
(d)   As reported by the Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
(e)   Not available, not published by RSI as of the date of this release
     

SOURCE: GATX Corporation

GATX Corporation
Jennifer Van Aken, 312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com