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FreightCar America enters royalty agreements with facility lessors, terminates prior deal
FreightCar America, Inc.
- Entered three royalty agreements with Jesús, Alejandro, and Salvador Gil Benavides, lessors of Castaños facility.
- Royalty rates: 1.2% on railcar revenue, 1.5% on tank car revenue from work at Castaños facility.
- Royalty Payee Jesús is a board member; Alejandro beneficially owns 11.8% of common stock.
- Prior royalty agreement terminated on Jan 23, 2024; no early termination penalties incurred.
- Royalties apply during production line periods; agreements end upon last line termination.