GATX to acquire 105,000 railcars from Wells Fargo for $4.4 billion via Brookfield JV
GATX agreed on May 29, 2025 to acquire about 105,000 railcars from Wells Fargo for $4.4 billion through a new joint venture with Brookfield Infrastructure, in which GATX holds 30% and Brookfield 70%. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026 or sooner, subject to regulatory approvals, and GATX expects the deal to be modestly accretive to earnings per share in the first full year after closing.
Key points
- Purchase price is $4.4 billion for about 105,000 railcars; GATX's initial equity contribution is about $400 million
- Joint venture financing includes a $3.2 billion 5-year unsecured term loan and a $250 million unsecured revolving credit facility
- Termination fee of $275 million is payable by the JV in certain circumstances; GATX would bear 50% if payable
- Outside Date is June 1, 2026, subject to a three-month extension in certain circumstances
The filing
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