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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-085699"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RAIL"
cik: "0001320854"
company_name: "FreightCar America, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-05T20:22:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-05T20:24:48.006014+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FreightCar America adopts limited duration rights plan; Q2 railcar order share ~45%

## Summary
- Board declared dividend of one preferred share purchase right per common share, payable August 5, 2026.
- Rights become exercisable if a person/group acquires 15% (or 20% for 13G filers) of outstanding common stock.
- Rights plan expires July 5, 2027; replaces prior plan expiring August 5, 2026.
- CEO cites Q2 new railcar orders share of approximately 45% and growth in aftermarket business.
- Rights plan intended to protect long-term value and prevent coercive takeover tactics.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-085699
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RAIL
- cik: 0001320854
- company_name: FreightCar America, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-05T20:22:34+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.03, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1320854/000121390026085699/0001213900-26-085699-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1320854/000121390026085699/ea0300615-8k_freightcar.htm

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