Greenbrier Cos. pleased with 1Q numbers
The Greenbrier Cos. early Wednesday reported its fiscal first-quarter results for the period ending Nov. 30, 2012, and indicated satisfaction with the outcome.
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Greenbrier Cos. notes new railcar orders
Lake Oswego, Ore.-based The Greenbrier Cos. late Monday said it is meeting “robust demand for new railcars in North American and European markets with orders for over 4,200 units valued at over $430 million since the start of its current fiscal year, which began on Sept. 1, 2012.”
Greenbrier to Icahn: No deal
The Greenbrier Companies has firmly rejected Carl Icahn-led American Railcar Industries’ conditional proposal to acquire Greenbrier for $22 per share. The offer “is unacceptable and not in the best interests of Greenbrier stockholders,” the company said in a statement released late Dec. 20.
ARI to Greenbrier: $22, take it or leave it
American Railcar Industries late Wednesday disclosed that it had raised its offer for railcar builder Greenbrier from $20 to $22 a share.
Greenbrier plus ARI: Let the games begin
The Greenbrier Companies, one of only a handful of remaining domestic railcar manufacturing companies, late yesterday said that Carl Icahn’s current attempt to have American Railcar Industries (ARI), of which he is majority shareholder, acquire Greenbrier (in which he also has a stake) “grossly undervalues the company and is not in the best interests of Greenbrier stockholders.”
Greenbrier Cos. tapped by Statoil
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. said Monday it has been selected by energy provider Statoil Marketing and Trading (US), Inc. “to deliver comprehensive railcar management and maintenance solutions for Statoil’s fleet of more than 1,000 tank cars.”
Graham named Greenbrier Cos. Exec VP
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. Tuesday announced Martin Graham will join the company on Jan. 2, 2013, as executive vice president of Materials Management, Engineering and Operations for Greenbrier Manufacturing North America. He will report to Alejandro Centurion, president of Greenbrier manufacturing for North America.
Greenbrier Cos. affirms Icahn stock acquisition
The Greenbrier Cos. late Tuesday affirmed that “Carl C. Icahn and Reporting Persons affiliated with him have acquired 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of Greenbrier.”
For Greenbrier Cos., a record fiscal year
Fiscal year 2012 was a record one for The Greenbrier Cos., both in terms of earnings and revenue, the Lake Oswego, Ore.-based company said. The company’s fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012.
Greenbrier names Isselmann corporate relations/communications head
The Greenbrier Cos. has appointed Jack Isselmann director of Corporate Relations and Communications.