RAIL - Mergers and acquisitions

CHICAGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) (the "Company" or "FreightCar") announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") to protect the best interests of all FreightCar America, Inc. stockholders. The Rights Plan is intended to replace the Company’s existing limited duration rights plan, which expires on August 5, 2026. "Our Board of Directors and management believe strongly in the direction of the company and its prospects for long-term value creation. Following an analysis of our current position, the Board determined it was important to adopt a new rights plan t

CHICAGO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) ("FreightCar America" or the "Company"), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc. ("SP&E"), a longstanding distributor of new, used and reconditioned railcar parts and equipment. The transaction marks the Company’s second acquisition in the railcar aftermarket space within the past year. The acquisition further expands FreightCar America’s aftermarket distribution capabilities and strengthens the Company’s ability to serve customers with a broader offering of railca

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) ("FreightCar America" or the "Company"), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, LLC ("CRC"), a family-owned, leading distributor of railcar components. The acquisition strengthens FreightCar America's aftermarket distribution business with a focus on running-repair components, a frequently replaced and highly recurring product category that complements the Company's core offerings and product mix. Through the acquisition, the Company's customers will benefit from reduced

CHICAGO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) (the "Company" or "FreightCar") announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") to protect the best interests of all FreightCar America, Inc. stockholders. The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will expire on August 5, 2026, unless terminated earlier by the Board. The plan is intended to enable all stockholders to realize the long-term value of their investment and protect against any potential efforts to obtain control of the Company that are inconsistent with the best interests of its stockholders. "Over the past