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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.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) is progressing in its strategy to become a low-cost, high-quality railcar producer. Significant developments include the early termination of its lease at the Cherokee, Alabama facility, effective February 28, 2021, reducing fixed costs by ~$20 million annually. The new joint venture facility in Castaños, Mexico, has completed AAR certification audits and is nearly ready for full-scale production. Additionally, the company secured a new asset-backed credit facility of up to $20 million for operational flexibility.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced plans to acquire its partner’s 50% stake in the Castaños, Mexico joint venture and consolidate production there by January. The move includes closing the Cherokee, Alabama facility, reducing costs to adapt to low railcar demand exacerbated by COVID-19. The consolidation is expected to save over $20 million annually and lower production breakeven to under 2,000 railcars. The Castaños facility, now operational, can scale production significantly as demand grows. The company ended Q2 with $52.4 million in cash and plans to complete negotiations by year-end.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) reported a Q2 2020 revenue of $17.5 million with a net loss of $12.8 million or $0.97 per share. The company delivered 100 railcars in the quarter and maintained a backlog of 1,839 railcars valued at $207 million. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a cyclical downturn in demand, FreightCar commenced production at its Castaños, Mexico joint venture plant and forecasts delivery of 750 to 1,000 railcars in the second half of 2020. The management emphasizes the commitment to safety and operational efficiency.
FreightCar America (Nasdaq: RAIL) will hold a conference call on May 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its Q1 2020 financial results. The earnings release will be published before the market opens on the same day. Interested parties can join the call by dialing (877) 692-8957 with Confirmation Number 8606324 or access the live audio-only webcast online. An audio replay of the call will be available later that day, and on-demand access will also be provided through the company’s website.