M&A Deal Summary

The Greenbrier Companies Acquires American Allied Railway Equipment

On February 28, 2008, The Greenbrier Companies acquired machinery company American Allied Railway Equipment for 83M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Greenbrier Companies’ 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is The Greenbrier Companies’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Greenbrier Companies’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Greenbrier Companies’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-02-28
Target American Allied Railway Equipment
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) The Greenbrier Companies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 83M USD
Advisor(s) Davis Capital Corp. (Financial)

Target

American Allied Railway Equipment

Washington, Illinois, United States
American Allied Railway Equipment Co., Inc. is a provider of new and reconditioned wheelsets for freight car maintenance locations, as well as new railcar manufacturing facilities.

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Buyer

The Greenbrier Companies

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Machinery
Employees13,800
Revenue 3.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

The Greenbrier Companies is a provider of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry. The Greenbrier was founded in 1974 and is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-10-16 Meridian Rail Services

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

Meridian Rail Services is a provider of outsourced services to the railroad industry. The company provides wheel set maintenance, component reconditioning, and railcar repair services to Class I railroads, shortline railroads, and private railcar owners.

Buy $228M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-04 Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México S.A. de C.V.

Mexico

Greenbrier - Railcar Repair Shops are located at Ferrocarril y Terminal Del Valle De México S.A. de C.V. (Ferrovalle), Mexico’s largest rail terminal and intermodal transportation hub.

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