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): June 26, 2008
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-51237
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25-1837219 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1250
Chicago, Illinois
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60606 |
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(800) 458-2235
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 30, 2008, FreightCar America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the pending global
settlement relating to its Johnstown, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility had been ratified by the
local union membership. Members of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) approved the
settlement on Thursday, June 26. The settlement remains subject to court approval.
A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form
8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release of FreightCar America, Inc., dated June 30, 2008.
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