GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred term loan of Up to $125 million with Bank of America, N.A. maturing May 5, 2032.
“a delayed draw term loan facility (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility”) in an aggregate amount of up to $125 million (“Delayed Draw Term Loans”), which has an availability period of six (6) months from the Effective Date and is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended term loan of $300 million with Bank of America, N.A. maturing May 5, 2032.
“the Third Amendment provides for (i) a refinancing of the existing term loans under the Original Term Facility, resulting in aggregate term loans outstanding on the Effective Date of $300 million (the “Amended Term Loan”)”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended credit facility with Bank of America, N.A..
“The Sixth Amendment provides for removal of the “SOFR Adjustment” in respect of interest rates determined with reference to Term SOFR and makes certain conforming changes related thereto.”
Material Agreements
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent valued at $300 million (effective 2026-05-05).
“Greenbrier Leasing Company LLC (“GLC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenbrier, entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”), with BofA, as Administrative Agent”
Material Agreements
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended Sixth Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (effective 2026-05-05).
“On May 5, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) entered into a Sixth Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”), with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as Administrative Agent”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported second fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026 results: revenue $587.5M, net income $15 million, EPS $0.47 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.
“1,500 units of deliveries associated with Brazil. (2) Earnings from operations divided by revenue. Financial Summary Q2 FY26 Q1 FY26 Sequential Comparison – Main Drivers Revenue $587.5M $706.1M Primarily fewer deliveries Aggregate gross margin $69.5M $103.3M Lower production rates, timing of syndication deliveries, and planned facility shutdowns impacted”
Governance Changes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC: Amended bylaws to clarify presiding officer's authority to adjourn meetings without shareholder vote and revised advance notice deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations (effective 2026-03-31).
“On March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted amendments (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as so amended, the “Amended Bylaws”).”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred senior notes of aggregate principal amount of $19,575,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class B with qualified institutional buyers at 5.30% maturing stated final maturity date of February 22, 2056.
“On February 4, 2026, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC (“GBXL”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and (ii) an aggregate principal amount of $19,575,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class B (the “Class B Notes”) (the Class A Notes and the Class B Notes are, collectively, the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred senior notes of aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class A with qualified institutional buyers at 5.13% maturing stated final maturity date of February 22, 2056.
“On February 4, 2026, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC (“GBXL”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and (ii) an aggregate principal amount of $19,575,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class B (the “Class B Notes”) (the Class A Notes and the Class B Notes are, collectively, the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC entered into Series 2026-1 Supplement with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at an aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Serie (effective 2026-02-04).
“On February 4, 2026, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC (“GBXL”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and (ii) an aggregate principal amount of $19,575,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class B (the “Class B Notes”) (the Class A Notes and the Class B Notes are, collectively, the “Notes”). The Notes were issued pursuant to a Master Indenture, dated February 9, 2022 (the “Master Indenture”) between the Issuer and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as indenture trustee, as supplemented by a Series 2026-1 Supplement dated February 4, 2026 (“Series 2026-1 Supplement” together with the Master Indenture, the “Indentur”
Jeffrey Songer was appointed as Class I Director at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On June 19, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to ten members and appointed Stevan Bobb and Jeffrey Songer to the newly created board seats, to serve on the Board beginning on June 19, 2025, as a Class III and Class I director, respectively.”
Stevan Bobb was appointed as Class III Director at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On June 19, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to ten members and appointed Stevan Bobb and Jeffrey Songer to the newly created board seats, to serve on the Board beginning on June 19, 2025, as a Class III and Class I director, respectively.”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred term loan of $250 million with Bank of America, N.A. maturing May 21, 2030.
“Under the Amended Credit Facility, Greenbrier amended the term loans (“Greenbrier Term Loans”) incurred thereunder such that, as of the Effective Date, $250 million was outstanding under the term credit facility.”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended credit facility of $600.0 million with Bank of America, N.A. maturing May 21, 2030.
“The Amended Credit Facility continues to allow Greenbrier to borrow, on a revolving basis, up to $600.0 million based on availability under a borrowing base formula.”
Lorie L. Tekorius changed role as principal financial officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“Lorie L. Tekorius, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, will cease serving as the Company’s principal financial officer at the end of the day on the date of filing such Form 10-Q.”
Michael J. Donfris was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“appointed Michael J. Donfris, 60, to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance, effective as of June 17, 2024, and to then serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), effective as of the day immediately following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2024”
Adrian J. Downes departed as Chief Financial Officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“approved the proposed terms under which Adrian J. Downes will step down as Chief Financial Officer.”
Martin R. Baker departed as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“notified the Company that he will retire in early 2025.”
William Krueger was elected as Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, The Americas at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“elected William Krueger Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, The Americas.”
William G. Glenn was elected as Senior Vice President & President, Europe at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“elected William G. Glenn Senior Vice President & President, Europe.”
Brian J. Comstock was elected as Executive Vice President & President, The Americas at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“elected Brian J. Comstock Executive Vice President & President, The Americas.”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors at the 2024-01-05 meeting.
“A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting on the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the year ending August 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Approve Amendment and Restatement of the 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, As Amended at the 2024-01-05 meeting.
“A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting on the proposal to amend and restate the Company’s 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (the “2014 Plan,” and as amended and restated, the “ESPP”).”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Advisory Approval of Frequency of Executive Compensation Vote at the 2024-01-05 meeting.
“A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting to advise on the frequency of a non-binding advisory resolution regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation at the 2024-01-05 meeting.
“A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting on the proposal to approve as a non-binding advisory resolution the 2023 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Election of three Class III Directors at the 2024-01-05 meeting.
“Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, who was appointed to the Board in June 2023, Lorie L. Tekorius, and Kelly M. Williams were elected as Class III Directors to serve a three-year term, until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027, or until their respective successors are qualified and elected.”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported first fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023 results: revenue $809 million, net income $31 million, EPS $0.96 per diluted share.
“Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier for the quarter were $31 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, on revenue of $809 million.”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred senior notes of $19,600,000 of the Issuer's Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2023-1 Class B with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 7.28% maturing November 20, 2053.
“The Notes were issued pursuant to a Master Indenture, dated February 9, 2022 (the “Master Indenture”) between the Issuer and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as indenture trustee, as supplemented by a Series 2023-1 Supplement dated November 20, 2023 (“Series 2023-1 Supplement” together with the Master Indenture, the “Indenture”).”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC incurred senior notes of $158,900,000 of the Issuer's Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2023-1 Class A with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 6.42% maturing November 20, 2053.
“On November 20, 2023, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the "Issuer"), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC ("GBXL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier") issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $158,900,000 of the Issuer's Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2023-1 Class A (the "Class A Notes")”
Material Agreements
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC entered into Series 2023-1 Supplement with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at an aggregate principal amount of $158,900,000 of the Issuer's Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Serie (effective 2023-11-20).
“On November 20, 2023, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC (“GBXL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $158,900,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2023-1 Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and (ii) an aggregate principal amount of $19,600,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2023-1 Class B (the “Class B Notes”) (the Class A Notes and the Class B Notes are, collectively, the “Notes”). The Notes were issued pursuant to a Master Indenture, dated February 9, 2022 (the “Master Indenture”) between the Issuer and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as indenture trustee, as supplemented by a Series 2023-1 Supplement dated November 20, 2023”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported financial results for fourth fiscal quarter and year ended August 31, 2023.
“On October 25, 2023, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended August 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported third fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.0 billion, net income $27 million, EPS $0.64 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“share), net of tax, of Gunderson loss on sale and exit related costs. • Adjusted net earnings attributable to Greenbrier of $34 million or $1.02 per diluted share. • Revenue of $1.0 billion, operating cash flow of $98 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $97 million. • Repurchased 1.2 million shares of stock for $32 million; $54 million remaining under current”
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer was elected as Director at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On June 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company increased the size of the Board from ten to eleven members and elected Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to serve on its Board beginning on June 29, 2023.”
Debt Financings
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended credit facility of increase Bank of America’s loan commitment from $300 million to $350 million with Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..
“the Loan Agreement to join Wells Fargo to the Loan Agreement as a Lender with an aggregate loan commitment of $150 million and increase Bank of America’s loan commitment from $300 million to $350 million. The foregoing description of the Third Amendment is a summary and does not purport to be complete. The Third Amendment is subject to, and qualified in its”
Material Agreements
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC amended Amendment No. 3 to the Warehouse Loan Agreement with GBXL I, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. valued at Wells Fargo joined as lender with $150 million commitment; Bank of America increased from $300 milli (effective 2023-06-16).
“On June 16, 2023, GBXL I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”), Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as a lender and as agent, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“CA-CIB”), as a lender and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), as a lender (the “Third Amendment”), entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Warehouse Loan Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2021, by and among the Borrower, GBXL I (Canada) Ltd., the Lenders party thereto, Bank of America, as agent, and Wilmington Trust Company, as collateral agent and depositary, as amended, modified and supplemented (the “Loan Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC updated its second fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On April 10, 2023, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2023.”
Governance Changes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC: Amended bylaws to address universal proxy rules, advance notice disclosure requirements, and related provisions for director nominations and shareholder proposals (effective 2023-04-03).
“On April 3, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “ Company ”) approved and adopted amendments to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (as so amended, the “ Bylaws ”).”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported fiscal second quarter ended February 28, 2023 results: revenue approximately $1.1 billion, EPS $0.95 to $1.00 per share.
“Separately, Greenbrier today announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended February 28, 2023. Greenbrier expects revenue of approximately $1.1 billion, deliveries of 7,200 units and GAAP EPS of $0.95 to $1.00 per share.”
Matthew J. Meyer was appointed as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the appointment of Matthew J. Meyer, 41, to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of the commencement of his employment with the Company on February 20, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors at the 2023-01-06 meeting.
“Proposal 3 : Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting on the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the year ending August 31, 2023. The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that were voted in person or by proxy for or against the ratification, or that abstained from voting were as follows: Votes for Approval Votes against Approval Votes Abstained 29,349,742 120,365 12,608”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation at the 2023-01-06 meeting.
“Proposal 2 : Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation A vote was taken at the Annual Meeting on the proposal to approve as a non-binding advisory resolution the 2022 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that were voted in person or by proxy for or against the resolution, that abstained from voting, or that were broker non-votes were as follows: Votes for Approval Votes against Approval Votes Abstained Broker Non- Votes 21,605,020 5,447,466 58,535 2,371,694”
Shareholder Votes
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-01-06 meeting.
“The aggregate numbers of shares of Common Stock voted in person or by proxy for each nominee were as follows: Nominee Votes for Election Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Wanda F. Felton 26,748,129 362,892 2,371,694 Graeme A. Jack 25,865,805 1,245,216 2,371,694 David L. Starling 26,611,033 499,988 2,371,694 Lorie L. Tekorius 26,822,904 288,117 2,371,694 Wendy L. Teramoto 26,805,082 305,939 2,371,694”
Earnings Releases
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC reported the first fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2022 results: revenue $767 million, net income $17 million, EPS $0.51 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.
“Net loss attributable to Greenbrier for the quarter was $17 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, on revenue of $767 million.”
William A. Furman retired as other_named_officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“retirement of William A. Furman from all executive offices on August 31, 2022”
Lorie L. Tekorius was appointed as principal executive officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“confirmed that Lorie L. Tekorius will become the principal executive officer of the Company”
Alejandro Centurion departed as Executive Vice President and President of Global Manufacturing Operations at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On April 30, 2022, Mr. Centurion and the Company agreed that he would retire from those roles on August 31, 2022”
William A. Furman departed as Executive Chairman at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On May 2, 2022, Mr. Furman and the Company agreed that he would retire from all executive offices on August 31, 2022”
Lorie L. Tekorius was elected as Director at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“On March 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Lorie L. Tekorius to its Board, effective immediately.”
William A. Furman was appointed as Executive Chairman at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“At such time, the Board’s appointment of Mr. Furman to the office of Executive Chairman of the Company will also take effect.”
Lorie L. Tekorius was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC.
“Effective as of March 1, 2022, the Board appointed Ms. Tekorius as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.”
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