EXHIBIT 99.1
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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY COMMENTS ON STATUS OF LABOR CONTRACT
CHICAGO, IL, August 1, 2011 - American Steamship Company (“ASC”), a subsidiary of GATX
Corporation (NYSE:GMT) announced its employees who are members of the American Maritime Officers
union (“AMO”) went on strike following the expiration of the AMO labor contract on August 1, 2011.
The AMO agreement covered the licensed crew members employed aboard ASC’s vessels.
David W. Foster, president of ASC, said, “ASC made every effort to engage in constructive
negotiations with the AMO, but the AMO refused to participate in this process. As a result, the
existing AMO contract expired and ASC has temporarily ceased operations.
“Our goal has been to reach a fair and equitable agreement with our licensed crew members that
allows ASC to become more competitive on the Great Lakes. While this remains our goal, we will
enact our contingent operating plan and make every effort to serve our customers as effectively as
possible.”
Mr. Foster concluded, “If the labor situation continues unresolved, we will work towards being
able to operate our full contingent of vessels in 2012 with other qualified crew members.”
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 Company’s
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
GATX’s 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 GATX’s primary operating segments;
conditions in the capital markets; changes in GATX’s credit ratings and financing costs; regulatory
rulings that may impact the
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economic value and operating costs of assets; costs associated with maintenance initiatives;
competitive factors in GATX’s 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 GATX’s portfolio; impaired asset charges that may result from changing
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
management’s 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.
(08/01/11)
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