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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | May 22, 2012 |
RailAmerica, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-32579 | 65-0328006 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
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______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
7411 Fullerton Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida | 32256 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 800-342-1131 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 22, 2012, RailAmerica, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release in response to market rumors stating that its Board of Directors is considering strategic alternatives, which may include a sale of the Company. In connection with its evaluation, the Company is engaged in preliminary discussions with third parties regarding a potential sale of the Company. There can be no assurances that any agreement will be reached with respect to a transaction or that a transaction will be consummated. The Company has retained Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as its financial advisor and to assist in its evaluation. The Company further stated that it does not intend to make any additional comments on this matter unless and until a definitive agreement has been reached.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RailAmerica, Inc. | ||||
May 22, 2012 | By: |
B. Clyde Preslar
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Name: B. Clyde Preslar | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release dated May 22, 2012 announcing review of strategic alternatives |