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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GBX"
cik: "0000923120"
company_name: "GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC"
filed_at: "2024-07-30T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Greenbrier board member Patrick Ottensmeyer passes away at age 67

## Summary
- Ottensmeyer served on Greenbrier's board since 2023 and was former CEO of Kansas City Southern.
- He was instrumental in USMCA creation and served as U.S. Chairman of USMXECO.
- Board Chair Thomas Fargo and CEO Lorie Tekorius expressed condolences and gratitude for his contributions.
- Ottensmeyer received industry lifetime achievement and railroader of the year awards in 2020-2023.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-188914
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GBX
- cik: 0000923120
- company_name: GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC
- filed_at: 2024-07-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923120/000119312524188914/0001193125-24-188914-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923120/000119312524188914/d868387d8k.htm

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