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FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) is a designer, producer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. This news page aggregates company announcements and third-party coverage related to RAIL, giving readers a focused view of developments affecting the business and its stock.
Recent company communications describe FreightCar America as a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars with a growing emphasis on railcar repairs, complete rebody services and conversions that return idled rail assets to revenue service. News items often highlight the company’s operating performance, order activity, backlog, and commentary from management on manufacturing flexibility and commercial strategy.
Investors following RAIL can expect news about quarterly financial results and outlook, including revenue trends, margins, cash flow and guidance updates, which are typically accompanied by conference call details and subsequent Form 8-K filings. Coverage also includes corporate actions and governance updates, such as the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights plan and amendments to executive employment arrangements related to change-in-control severance benefits.
Another area of focus is strategic transactions and growth initiatives. For example, FreightCar America has reported the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, LLC, a distributor of OEM railcar components intended to strengthen its aftermarket distribution business and expand its catalog of running-repair components. Readers can also find announcements about the company’s participation in investor conferences and virtual events, where management presents its strategy and meets with investors.
By reviewing the RAIL news feed on this page, users can track how FreightCar America communicates its performance, strategy and capital allocation decisions over time, and see how these disclosures relate to the company’s role in the North American freight rail market.
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FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has announced that it will disclose its Q1 2023 financial results on May 9, 2023, post-market close. A conference call with a live webcast is scheduled for May 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET, accessible via the Company’s Investor Relations page. Investors and analysts can join the presentation online, although it will be listen-only. For those wishing to participate, a dial-in option is available, and an audio replay will be accessible from May 10 at 2:00 p.m. until May 25 at 12:00 a.m. ET. FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railroad freight cars and related parts, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China. More details can be found on their website.
FreightCar America reported a significant 80% increase in fiscal year 2022 revenues, totaling $364.8 million from 3,184 railcar deliveries. Gross profit surged to $25.8 million, with a gross margin of 7.1%. Despite a net loss of ($38.8) million due to non-cash items, adjusted EBITDA improved to $8.4 million. The company anticipates continued momentum in fiscal 2023, projecting revenues between $400 - $430 million and adjusted EBITDA of $15 - $20 million. The current backlog stands at 2,445 railcars, valued at approximately $288 million.
FreightCar America announced an agreement to issue non-convertible preferred stock to improve its capital structure. This issuance, scheduled for May 22, 2023, involves approximately 85,000 shares at a price of $1,000 each. Proceeds will fully retire term loan debt and provide working capital for growth initiatives, particularly in Castaños. The company expects around $10 million improvement in annual operating cash flows from cost savings. CFO Mike Riordan highlighted the transaction's role in lowering interest costs and enhancing operational capacity amidst strong demand for railcars.