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GATX Corporation |
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NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Vopakbuys GATX stakes in Asian terminals Aug 19 2001 11:33 PM PDT
Argentine bonds lower in absence of quick new aid Aug 06 2001 07:38 AM PDT
Eurostocks fade as old and new feel profit pinch Jul 24 2001 08:47 AM PDT
GATX net nearly cut in half after telecom writedown Jul 24 2001 08:46 AM PDT
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PROFILE |
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GATX is in the money and on track. By selling its pipeline operations and storage and distribution businesses, the company has slimmed down to focus on finance and leasing operations though GATX Capital and GATX Rail. GATX Capital leases railcars to railroads, provides equipment financing, and leases commercial jets and information technology equipment. A leading US lessor of railway railcars, GATX Rail has a North American fleet of more than 91,000 railcars, which transport such goods as chemicals, petroleum, and food products throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico; GATX leases railcars in Europe through affiliates. Investor Warren Buffett controls 15% of the company.
COMPETITION |
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DEALS |
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Deal: Symmorphix Gets $13 Million in Venture Lease Financing
Date Announced: 04.24.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 13
Description: Optical-networking equipment firm secures funds for the purchase of manufacturing equipment and facilities expansion.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,311.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (23.3)%
Employees: 5,500
Revenue per employee: $238,509.09
KEY PEOPLE |
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Ronald H. Zech
CEO
Brian A. Kenney
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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500 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661
US
Phone: 312-621-6200
Fax: 312-621-6698
Online: Web Site
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