CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 26, 2013--
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today announced the sale of its 37.5%
interest in AAE Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn Cargo AG (“AAE Cargo”) to its
partner, AAE Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn Holding AG (“AAE Holding”). The
sale price of €84.5 million consisted of €17.0 million in cash and a
€67.5 million secured loan to AAE Holding. As a result of the sale, GATX
will report an after-tax loss of approximately $3.0 million attributable
to the AAE affiliate in the third quarter.
Brian A. Kenney, president and chief executive officer of GATX said, “As
a result of this sale, we are now better positioned to pursue growth
opportunities in the European rail market through our wholly-owned
business, GATX Rail Europe.”
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. 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.
Source: GATX Corporation
GATX Corporation
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com