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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE |
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY TO RESTART OPERATIONS
CHICAGO, IL, August 5, 2011 - American Steamship Company (ASC), a subsidiary of GATX
Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today announced that it will restart vessel operation as the American
Maritime Officers union (AMO) employees return to work. The AMO employees went on strike
following the expiration of their labor contract on August 1, 2011. ASC and the AMO have agreed to
extend the recently expired contract through 2011 and potentially through 2012 if needed, during
which time the two parties will negotiate a new long-term labor agreement.
David W. Foster, president of ASC, said, We are pleased that ASC and the AMO have agreed on a
path forward. We will commence operations on the Great Lakes as soon as possible. ASC is
committed to minimizing disruption for our customers, and the AMO has agreed to work with us to
ensure a prompt and efficient restart of operations. It remains our goal to reach a fair and
equitable long-term agreement with our licensed crew members that allows ASC to become more
competitive on the Great Lakes.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) provides leasing and related services to customers operating rail,
marine and other targeted assets. GATX is a leader in leasing transportation assets and controls
one of the largest railcar fleets in the world. Applying over a century of operating experience
and strong market and asset expertise, GATX provides quality assets and services to customers
worldwide. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898 and has
traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1916. For more information, visit the Companys
website at www.gatx.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of those sections and the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of these statements may be identified by words such as
anticipate, believe, estimate, expect, intend, predict, project or other words and
terms of similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in
GATXs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and other filings with the
SEC, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause actual results to differ from
expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic, market, regulatory and political
conditions in the rail, marine, industrial and other industries served by GATX and its customers;
lease rates, utilization levels and operating costs in GATXs primary operating segments;
conditions in the capital markets; changes in GATXs credit ratings and financing costs; regulatory
rulings that may impact the economic value and operating costs of assets; costs associated with
maintenance initiatives; competitive factors in GATXs primary markets including lease pricing and
asset availability; operational and financial risks associated with long-term railcar purchase
commitments; changes in loss provision levels within GATXs portfolio; impaired asset charges that
may result from changing
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market conditions or portfolio management decisions implemented by GATX; the opportunity for
remarketing income; uncertainties in relations with labor unions representing GATX employees; and
the outcome of pending or threatened litigation. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect
managements analysis, judgment, belief or expectation only as of the date hereof. GATX has based
these forward-looking statements on information currently available and disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
GATX Corporation
312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
GATX Corporation
312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com
Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic and news release
information may be found at www.gatx.com.
(08/05/11)
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