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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
__________________________________________  
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 1-2328
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GATX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
36-1124040
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606-7147
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(312) 621-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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There were 36.2 million common shares outstanding at March 31, 2019.
 
 
 
 
 




GATX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

INDEX
Item No.
 
Page No.
 
 
 
 
Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3
Item 4
 
 
 
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1
Item 1A
Item 2
Item 6
 
 




FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this report not based on historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, accordingly, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those discussed. These include statements as to our future expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, events, conditions, financial performance, prospects, or future events. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "outlook," "continue," "likely," "will," "would", and similar words and phrases. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and are not guarantees of future performance. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements.

A detailed discussion of the known material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The following factors, in addition to those discussed under "Risk Factors", in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations expressed in forward looking statements:
•
exposure to damages, fines, criminal and civil penalties, and reputational harm arising from a negative outcome in litigation, including claims arising from an accident involving our railcars
•
inability to maintain our assets on lease at satisfactory rates due to oversupply of railcars in the market or other changes in supply and demand
•
a significant decline in customer demand for our railcars or other assets or services, including as a result of:
◦
weak macroeconomic conditions
◦
weak market conditions in our customers' businesses
◦
declines in harvest or production volumes
◦
adverse changes in the price of, or demand for, commodities
◦
changes in railroad operations or efficiency
◦
changes in supply chains
◦
availability of pipelines, trucks, and other alternative modes of transportation
◦
other operational or commercial needs or decisions of our customers
•
higher costs associated with increased railcar assignments following non-renewal of leases, customer defaults, and compliance maintenance programs or other maintenance initiatives
•
events having an adverse impact on assets, customers, or regions where we have a concentrated investment exposure
•
financial and operational risks associated with long-term railcar purchase commitments, including increased costs due to tariffs or trade disputes
•
reduced opportunities to generate asset remarketing income
 
•
operational and financial risks related to our affiliate investments, including the Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance joint ventures (collectively the "RRPF affiliates")
•
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
•
failure to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the unions representing a substantial portion of our employees
•
asset impairment charges we may be required to recognize
•
deterioration of conditions in the capital markets, reductions in our credit ratings, or increases in our financing costs
•
uncertainty relating to the LIBOR calculation process and potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021
•
competitive factors in our primary markets, including competitors with a significantly lower cost of capital than GATX
•
risks related to our international operations and expansion into new geographic markets, including the imposition of new or additional tariffs, quotas, or trade barriers
•
changes in, or failure to comply with, laws, rules, and regulations
•
inability to obtain cost-effective insurance
•
environmental remediation costs
•
inadequate allowances to cover credit losses in our portfolio
•
inability to maintain and secure our information technology infrastructure from cybersecurity threats and related disruption of our business

1

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except share data)
 
March 31
 
December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents   
$
248.4

 
$
100.2

Restricted Cash   
6.2

 
6.5

Receivables
 
 
 
Rent and other receivables
79.9

 
87.0

Finance leases (as lessor)
118.9

 
126.4

Less: allowance for losses
(6.1
)
 
(6.4
)
 
192.7

 
207.0

 
 
 
 
Operating Assets and Facilities
9,587.9

 
9,545.9

Less: allowance for depreciation
(3,062.0
)
 
(3,013.2
)
 
6,525.9

 
6,532.7

Lease Assets (as lessee)
 
 
 
Right-of-use assets, net of accumulated depreciation
449.5

 
—

Finance leases, net of accumulated depreciation
16.7

 
16.8

 
466.2

 
16.8

 
 
 
 
Investments in Affiliated Companies   
480.0

 
464.5

Goodwill   
81.6

 
82.9

Other Assets   
239.2

 
206.1

Total Assets   
$
8,240.2

 
$
7,616.7

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses   
$
155.8

 
$
177.5

Debt
 
 
 
Commercial paper and borrowings under bank credit facilities
15.9

 
110.8

Recourse
4,768.1

 
4,429.7

 
4,784.0

 
4,540.5

Lease Obligations (as lessee)
 
 
 
Operating leases
456.3

 
—

Finance leases
11.0

 
11.3

 
467.3

 
11.3

 
 
 
 
Deferred Income Taxes   
891.7

 
877.8

Other Liabilities   
132.2

 
221.5

Total Liabilities   
6,431.0

 
5,828.6

Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.625 par value:
Authorized shares — 120,000,000
Issued shares — 67,424,714 and 67,329,081
Outstanding shares — 36,203,495 and 36,612,227
41.7

 
41.6

Additional paid in capital
709.5

 
706.4

Retained earnings
2,482.6

 
2,419.2

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(170.1
)
 
(164.6
)
Treasury stock at cost (31,221,219 and 30,716,854 shares)
(1,254.5
)
 
(1,214.5
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity   
1,809.2

 
1,788.1

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
8,240.2

 
$
7,616.7


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

2


GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
274.4

 
$
273.2

Marine operating revenue
13.1

 
14.2

Other revenue
29.5

 
17.9

Total Revenues
317.0

 
305.3

Expenses
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
81.2

 
81.2

Marine operating expense
12.1

 
12.5

Depreciation expense
79.9

 
77.4

Operating lease expense
13.7

 
13.0

Other operating expense
8.0

 
8.6

Selling, general and administrative expense
46.1

 
44.9

Total Expenses
241.0

 
237.6

Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
8.9

 
56.1

Interest expense, net
(46.5
)
 
(39.9
)
Other expense
(3.2
)
 
(1.3
)
Income before Income Taxes and Share of Affiliates’ Earnings   
35.2

 
82.6

Income taxes
(8.4
)
 
(20.6
)
Share of affiliates’ earnings, net of taxes
14.7

 
14.3

Net Income    
$
41.5

 
$
76.3

Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(10.5
)
 
14.9

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
2.0

 
(1.5
)
Post-retirement benefit plans
3.0

 
1.9

Other comprehensive (loss) income
(5.5
)
 
15.3

Comprehensive Income   
$
36.0

 
$
91.6

 
 
 
 
Share Data
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
1.14

 
$
2.02

Average number of common shares
36.5

 
37.9

 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.12

 
$
1.98

Average number of common shares and common share equivalents
37.1

 
38.5


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

3

GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
41.5

 
$
76.3

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation expense
82.7

 
81.8

Net gains on sales of assets
(8.6
)
 
(55.7
)
Deferred income taxes
5.7

 
18.7

Share of affiliates’ earnings, net of dividends
(14.7
)
 
(14.3
)
Other
(42.3
)
 
(29.6
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
64.3

 
77.2

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Portfolio investments and capital additions
(147.3
)
 
(178.4
)
Purchases of assets previously leased
—

 
(39.1
)
Portfolio proceeds
41.5

 
123.2

Proceeds from sales of other assets
6.5

 
8.8

Other
0.7

 
2.5

Net cash used in investing activities
(98.6
)
 
(83.0
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Net proceeds from issuances of debt (original maturities longer than 90 days)
495.2

 
—

Repayments of debt (original maturities longer than 90 days)
(160.0
)
 
(11.7
)
Net decrease in debt with original maturities of 90 days or less
(94.7
)
 
(0.1
)
Stock repurchases
(38.1
)
 
(25.0
)
Dividends
(19.2
)
 
(18.6
)
Other
(0.7
)
 
(1.3
)
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities
182.5

 
(56.7
)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents   
(0.3
)
 
0.2

Net increase (decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash during the period
147.9

 
(62.3
)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at beginning of the period
106.7

 
299.7

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at end of the period
$
254.6

 
$
237.4


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

4

GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of the period
67.3

 
$
41.6

 
67.1

 
$
41.6

Issuance of common stock
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
—

Balance at end of the period
67.4

 
41.7

 
67.2

 
41.6

Treasury Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of the period
(30.7
)
 
(1,214.5
)
 
(29.2
)
 
(1,099.0
)
Stock repurchases
(0.5
)
 
(40.0
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(25.0
)
Balance at end of the period
(31.2
)
 
(1,254.5
)
 
(29.6
)
 
(1,124.0
)
Additional Paid In Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of the period
 
 
706.4

 
 
 
698.0

Share-based compensation effects
 
 
3.1

 
 
 
1.9

Balance at end of the period
 
 
709.5

 
 
 
699.9

Retained Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of the period
 
 
2,419.2

 
 
 
2,261.7

Net income
 
 
41.5

 
 
 
76.3

Dividends declared ($0.46 and $0.44 per share)
 
 
(17.5
)
 
 
 
(17.3
)
Cumulative impact of accounting standard adoption
 
 
39.4

 
 
 
15.2

Balance at end of the period
 
 
2,482.6

 
 
 
2,335.9

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of the period
 
 
(164.6
)
 
 
 
(109.6
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
 
 
(5.5
)
 
 
 
15.3

Cumulative impact of accounting standard adoption
 
 
—

 
 
 
(19.4
)
Balance at end of the period
 
 
(170.1
)
 
 
 
(113.7
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity   
 
 
$
1,809.2

 
 
 
$
1,839.7


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



5
GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)



NOTE 1. Description of Business

As used herein, "GATX," "we," "us," "our," and similar terms refer to GATX Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless indicated otherwise.

We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely-used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through four primary business segments: Rail North America, Rail International, Portfolio Management, and American Steamship Company ("ASC").

NOTE 2. Basis of Presentation

We prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, our unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. We have included all of the normal recurring adjustments that we deemed necessary for a fair presentation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation.

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results we may achieve for the entire year ending December 31, 2019. In particular, ASC's fleet is inactive for a significant portion of the first quarter of each year due to winter conditions on the Great Lakes. In addition, asset remarketing income does not occur evenly throughout the year. For more information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.


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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
Standard/Description
Effective Date and Adoption Considerations
Effect on Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes previous lease guidance. The FASB subsequently issued ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11, and ASU 2018-20, Lease (Topic 842), for codification and targeted improvements to the standard. The new guidance requires companies to recognize most leases on the balance sheet and modifies accounting, presentation, and disclosure for both lessors and lessees.


We adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2019, applying a modified retrospective transition method with a cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption. Comparative periods are not restated.

We elected the package of practical expedients related to whether a contract is or contains a lease, lease classification and initial direct costs. We also elected the practical expedient that allows lessors and lessees to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease components for operating leases.


The adoption of this new standard required us to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our balance sheet attributable to operating leases for railcars, offices, and certain equipment. This resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $460.7 million and $483.6 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019.

The adoption of this new standard also required us to eliminate deferred gains associated with our railcar sale-leaseback financing arrangements, and record a one-time increase to equity of $39.4 million (after-tax). Elimination of these deferred gains will increase reported operating lease expense going forward. In 2019, we expect this impact to be approximately $4.0 million (pre-tax).
Derivatives and Hedging

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which expands and refines hedge accounting for both financial and non-financial risk components, aligns the recognition and presentation of the effects of hedging instruments and hedge items in the financial statements, and includes certain targeted improvements to ease the application of current guidance related to the assessment of hedge effectiveness.


We adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2019.


The application of this new guidance did not impact our financial statements and had an immaterial impact to related disclosures.
Compensation
 
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which modifies the accounting for nonemployee share-based payments.


We adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2019.


The application of this new guidance did not impact our financial statements or related disclosures.




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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Standard/Description
Effective Date and Adoption Considerations
Effect on Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which modifies how entities will measure credit losses.


The new guidance is effective for us in the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted.


We are evaluating the effect the new guidance will have on our financial statements and related disclosures.

NOTE 3. Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

We disaggregate revenue into three categories as presented on our income statement:

Lease Revenue

Lease revenue, which includes operating lease revenue and finance lease revenue, is our primary source of revenue. In the first quarter of 2019, we adopted Topic 842 using the modified retrospective method. As provided in the guidance, we elected the package of practical expedients that retains the classification of existing leases at the time of adoption and does not require re-evaluation of embedded leases or reassessment of initial direct costs. In addition, we elected the practical expedient that allows lessors to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease components for our operating leases. As a result, our current recognition and presentation policies for leases are substantially consistent with applicable provisions in the new lease standard.

Operating Lease Revenue

We lease railcars and other operating assets under full-service and net operating leases. We price full-service leases as an integrated service that includes amounts related to maintenance, insurance, and ad valorem taxes. We do not offer stand-alone maintenance service contracts. Operating lease revenue is within the scope of Topic 842, and we have elected to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component for qualifying leases. Operating lease revenue will continue to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying lease. As a result, lease revenue may not be recognized in the same period as maintenance and other costs, which we expense as incurred. Variable rents are recognized when applicable contingencies are resolved. Revenue is not recognized if collectability is not reasonably assured.

Finance Lease Revenue

In certain cases, we lease railcars and other operating assets that, at lease inception, are classified as finance leases. In accordance with Topic 842, finance lease revenue will continue to be recognized using the interest method, which produces a constant yield over the lease term. Initial unearned income is the amount that the original lease payment receivable and the estimated residual value of the leased asset exceeds the original cost or carrying value of the leased asset.

Marine Operating Revenue

We generate marine operating revenue through shipping services completed by our marine vessels. In accordance with Topic 606, marine operating revenue is recognized over time as the performance obligation is satisfied, beginning when cargo is loaded through its delivery and discharge. Revenue is recognized pro rata over the projected duration of each voyage, which is derived from our historical voyage data.

Other Revenue

Other revenue is comprised of customer liability repair revenue, termination fees, utilization income, fee income, interest on loans, and other miscellaneous revenues. Select components of other revenue are within the scope of Topic 606. Revenue attributable to terms provided in our lease contracts are variable lease components that are recognized when earned, in accordance with Topic 842.

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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)



NOTE 4. Leases

Adoption of ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)"

In the first quarter of 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective transition method with a cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption. Amounts for comparative periods are not required to be included in the footnote disclosures.

We elected the package of practical expedients related to whether a contract is or contains a lease, lease classification and initial direct costs. We also elected the practical expedient that allows lessors and lessees to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease components for operating leases.

The adoption of this new standard required us to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our balance sheet attributable to operating leases for railcars, offices, and certain equipment. In addition, the adoption of this new standard also required us to eliminate deferred gains associated with our railcar sale-leaseback financing arrangements, resulting in a one-time increase to equity. Elimination of these deferred gains will increase future operating lease expense associated with operating leases recorded on the date of adoption.

The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on our cash flows.

GATX as Lessor

We lease railcars and other operating assets under full-service and net operating leases. We price full-service leases as an integrated service that includes amounts related to maintenance, insurance, and ad valorem taxes. Upon adoption of the new lease accounting standard in 2019, we elected the lessor practical expedient which allows us not to separate lease and non-lease components when reporting revenue for our full-service operating leases. In some cases, we lease railcars that, at commencement, are classified as finance leases. For certain operating leases, revenue is based on equipment usage and is recognized when earned. Typically, our leases do not provide customers with renewal options or options to purchase the asset. Our lease agreements do not generally have residual value guarantees. We collect reimbursements from customers for damage to our railcars, as well as additional rental payments for usage above specified levels, as provided in the lease agreements.

The following table shows the components of our lease income (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Finance lease income
$
2.8

Operating lease income:
 
Fixed lease income
253.9

Variable lease income
17.7

Total operating lease income
271.6

Total lease income
$
274.4


In accordance with the terms of our leases with customers, we may earn additional revenue, primarily for customer liability repairs. These amounts are reported in other revenue in the statements of comprehensive income and were $23.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

The following table shows the components of our direct finance leases (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
Total contractual lease payments receivable
$
108.1

Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets
57.5

Unearned income
(46.7
)
Finance leases
$
118.9



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GATX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


GATX as Lessee

We lease assets, including railcars at North America, as well as other assets such as offices, maintenance facilities, and other general purpose equipment. The railcars are subleased to customers as part of our normal course of operations. Certain leases have options to purchase the underlying assets early, renew the lease, or purchase the underlying assets at the end of the lease term. The specific terms of the renewal and purchase options vary, and we did not include these amounts in our future contractual rental payments. Additionally, the contractual rental payments do not include amounts we are required to pay for licenses, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees. At March 31, 2019, we leased approximately 8,400 railcars at Rail North America.

We use the implicit rate to calculate the right-of-use asset amount and lease liability for our leases when readily determinable. Specifically, the implicit rate was measurable for railcars leased at Rail North America. For our other operating leases, an implicit rate was not determinable, and we used our incremental borrowing rate. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The following table shows the components of lease expense (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Finance lease cost:
 
Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
0.2

Interest on lease liabilities
0.1

Operating lease cost (1):
 
Fixed lease cost - operating leases
15.2

Total lease cost
$
15.5

________
(1)
Total operating lease cost includes amounts recorded in selling, general and administrative expense. Operating lease cost also includes short-term leases, which are immaterial.

Operating lease cost includes amounts attributable to sale leaseback financing transactions for railcars we lease to customers. Lease revenue of $18.0 million was recognized in connection with these operating leases.

The following table shows the maturities of our lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
 
Operating
Leases
 
Finance
Leases
 
Total
2019 (1)
$
34.8

 
$
11.1

 
$
45.9

2020
67.7

 
—

 
67.7

2021
66.1

 
—

 
66.1

2022
57.2

 
—

 
57.2

2023
54.4

 
—

 
54.4

Years thereafter
268.2

 
—

 
268.2

Total undiscounted lease payments
$
548.4

 
$
11.1

 
$
559.5

Less: amounts representing interest
(92.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(92.2
)
Total discounted lease liabilities
$
456.3

 
$
11.0

 
$
467.3

__________
(1)
For the remainder of the year.

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The following table shows the lease terms and discount rates related to leases:
 
March 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
 
Operating leases
10.3

Finance leases
0.5

 
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
Operating leases
3.87
%
Finance leases
3.39
%

The following table shows other information related to leases (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
Operating cash flows for operating leases
$
32.0

Operating cash flows for finance leases
0.1

Financing cash flows for finance leases
0.3

Total cash from leases
$
32.4


NOTE 5. Fair Value Disclosure

The assets and liabilities that GATX records at fair value on a recurring basis consisted entirely of derivatives at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

Adoption of ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities"

In the first quarter of 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02. The adoption of this new standard did not have an impact on our financial statements, but certain disclosures have been modified in accordance with the new requirements.

Derivative Instruments

Fair Value Hedges

We use interest rate swaps to manage the fixed-to-floating rate mix of our debt obligations by converting a portion of our fixed rate debt to floating rate debt. For fair value hedges, we recognize changes in fair value of both the derivative and the hedged item as interest expense. We had eight instruments outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $450.0 million as of March 31, 2019 with maturities ranging from 2020 to 2022 and nine instruments outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $500.0 million as of December 31, 2018 with maturities ranging from 2019 to 2022.

Cash Flow Hedges

We use Treasury rate locks and swap rate locks to hedge our exposure to interest rate risk on anticipated transactions. We also use currency swaps and put/call options to hedge our exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rates of foreign currencies for certain loans and operating expenses denominated in non-functional currencies. We had 17 instruments outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $520.8 million as of March 31, 2019 that mature from 2019 to 2022 and eight instruments outstanding with an aggregate notional amount of $501.9 million as of December 31, 2018 with maturities ranging from 2019 to 2022. Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $2.0 million ($1.5 million after-tax) of net losses on previously terminated derivatives from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense or operating lease expense, as applicable. We reclassify these amounts when interest and operating lease expense on the related hedged transactions affect earnings.


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Non-Designated Derivatives

We do not hold derivative financial instruments for purposes other than hedging, although certain of our derivatives are not designated as accounting hedges. We recognize changes in the fair value of these derivatives in other (income) expense immediately.

Some of our derivative instruments contain credit risk provisions that could require us to make immediate payment on net liability positions in the event that we default on certain outstanding debt obligations. The aggregate fair value of our derivative instruments with credit risk related contingent features that are in a liability position as of March 31, 2019 was $13.0 million. We are not required to post any collateral on our derivative instruments and do not expect the credit risk provisions to be triggered.

In the event that a counterparty fails to meet the terms of an interest rate swap agreement or a foreign exchange contract, our exposure is limited to the fair value of the swap, if in our favor. We manage the credit risk of counterparties by transacting with institutions that we consider financially sound and by avoiding concentrations of risk with a single counterparty. We believe that the risk of non-performance by any of our counterparties is remote.

The following tables show our derivative assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value (in millions):
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
March 31, 2019
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
Other assets
 
$
9.9

 
$
—

 
$
9.9

 
$
—

Foreign exchange contracts (2)
Other assets
 
0.4

 
—

 
0.4

 
—

Total derivative assets
 
 
$
10.3

 
$
—

 
$
10.3

 
$
—

Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts (1)
Other liabilities
 
$
4.4

 
$
—

 
$
4.4

 
$
—

Foreign exchange contracts (1)
Other liabilities
 
8.5

 
—

 
8.5

 
—

Foreign exchange contracts (2)
Other liabilities
 
5.3

 
—

 
5.3

 
—

Total derivative liabilities
 
 
$
18.2

 
$
—

 
$
18.2

 
$
—

 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
December 31, 2018
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
Other assets
 
$
4.4

 
$
—

 
$
4.4

 
$
—

Foreign exchange contracts (2)
Other assets
 
0.5

 
—

 
0.5

 
—

Total derivative assets
 
 
$
4.9

 
$
—

 
$
4.9

 
$
—

Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts (1)
Other liabilities
 
$
7.7

 
$
—

 
$
7.7

 
$
—

Foreign exchange contracts (1)
Other liabilities
 
18.2

 
—

 
18.2

 
—

Foreign exchange contracts (2)
Other liabilities
 
4.7

 
—

 
4.7

 
—

Total derivative liabilities
 
 
$
30.6

 
$
—

 
$
30.6

 
$
—

_________
(1) Designated as hedges.
(2)
Not designated as hedges.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


We value derivatives using a pricing model with inputs (such as yield curves and foreign currency rates) that are observable in the market or that can be derived principally from observable market data. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all derivatives were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. There were no derivatives classified as Level 1 or Level 3.

The following table shows the amounts recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (in millions).
 
 
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
 
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
Line Item in the Balance Sheet in Which the Hedged Item is Included
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recourse Debt
 
$
445.7

 
$
493.5

 
$
(4.4
)
 
$
(7.7
)

The following table shows the impacts of our derivative instruments on our statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions):
 
 
Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
 
Location of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
 
Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Derivative Designation
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
2019
 
2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
 
$
13.0

 
$
(10.8
)
 
Interest expense
 
$
0.8

 
$
1.1

Foreign exchange contracts
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.7
)
 
Other (income) expense
 
(11.0
)
 
8.2

Total
 
$
12.9

 
$
(11.5
)
 
Total
 
$
(10.2
)
 
$
9.3



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The following table shows the impact of our fair value and cash flow hedge accounting relationships, as well as the impact of our non-designated derivatives, on the statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions):
 
Location and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
Interest (expense), net
 
Other income (expense)
 
Interest (expense), net
 
Other income (expense)
Total amounts of income and expense presented in the statements of comprehensive income in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded
$
(46.5
)
 
$
(3.2
)
 
$
(39.9
)
 
$
(1.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hedged items
(3.2
)
 
—

 
5.8

 
—

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
3.2

 
—

 
(5.8
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income
(0.8
)
 
—

 
(1.1
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income (1)
—

 
11.0

 
—

 
(8.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on non-designated derivative contracts
—

 
(0.8
)
 
—

 
0.7

_________
(1)
These amounts are substantially offset by foreign currency remeasurement adjustments on related hedged instruments, also recognized in other income (expense).

Other Financial Instruments

Except for derivatives, as disclosed above, GATX has no other assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rent and other receivables, accounts payable, and commercial paper and bank credit facilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments. We estimate the fair values of fixed and floating rate debt using discounted cash flow analyses that are based on interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The inputs we use to estimate each of these values are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are directly or indirectly observable inputs.

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments (in millions):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recourse fixed rate debt
$
4,436.1

 
$
4,470.6

 
$
3,933.4

 
$
3,836.0

Recourse floating rate debt
361.4

 
359.8

 
522.7

 
515.1



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NOTE 6. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits

The following table shows the components of our pension and other post-retirement benefits expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in millions):

 
 
 
 
2019
Pension
Benefits
 
2018
Pension
Benefits
 
2019
Retiree Health and Life
 
2018
Retiree Health and Life
Service cost
$
1.7

 
$
1.9

 
$
—

 
$
0.1

Interest cost
3.8

 
3.7

 
0.2

 
0.2

Expected return on plan assets
(5.5
)
 
(5.6
)
 
—

 
—

Amortization of (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized prior service credit
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Unrecognized net actuarial loss
1.9

 
2.5

 
—

 
—

Net periodic cost
$
1.9

 
$
2.5

 
$
0.2

 
$
0.3

________
(1) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The service cost component of net periodic cost is recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the statements of comprehensive income, and the non-service components of net periodic cost are recorded in other expense.

NOTE 7. Share-Based Compensation

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we granted 326,900 non-qualified employee stock options, 42,700 restricted stock units, 58,340 performance shares, and 5,933 phantom stock units. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, total share-based compensation expense was $5.1 million and the related tax benefits were $1.3 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, total share-based compensation expense was $4.9 million and the related tax benefits were $1.2 million.

The estimated fair value of our 2019 non-qualified employee stock option awards and related underlying assumptions are shown in the table below.
 
2019
Weighted-average estimated fair value
$22.24
Quarterly dividend rate
$0.46
Expected term of stock options, in years
4.2
Risk-free interest rate
2.5%
Dividend yield
2.6%
Expected stock price volatility
28.9%
Present value of dividends
$7.29

NOTE 8. Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 24% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to 25% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The difference in the effective rates for the current year compared to the prior year is primarily attributable to the mix of pre-tax income among domestic and foreign jurisdictions, which are taxed at different rates. Incremental tax benefits associated with share-based compensation were also recognized in each period.

NOTE 9. Commercial Commitments

We have entered into various commercial commitments, such as guarantees, standby letters of credit, and performance bonds, related to certain transactions. These commercial commitments require us to fulfill specific obligations in the event of third-party demands. Similar to our balance sheet investments, these commitments expose us to credit, market, and equipment risk. Accordingly, we evaluate these commitments and other contingent obligations using techniques similar to those we use to evaluate funded transactions.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


The following table shows our commercial commitments (in millions):
 
March 31
2019
 
December 31
2018
Lease payment guarantees
$
1.5

 
$
2.0

Standby letters of credit and performance bonds
9.4

 
9.5

Total commercial commitments (1)
$
10.9

 
$
11.5

_______
(1) The carrying value of liabilities on the balance sheet for commercial commitments was $0.7 million at March 31, 2019 and $0.9 million at December 31, 2018. The expirations of these commitments range from 2019 to 2023. We are not aware of any event that would require us to satisfy any of our commitments.

Lease payment guarantees are commitments to financial institutions to make lease payments for a third party in the event they default. We reduce any liability that may result from these guarantees by the value of the underlying asset or group of assets.

We are also parties to standby letters of credit and performance bonds, which primarily relate to contractual obligations and general liability insurance coverages. No material claims have been made against these obligations, and no material losses are anticipated.

NOTE 10. Earnings per Share

We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net income available to our common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of our common stock outstanding. We weight shares issued or reacquired for the portion of the period that they were outstanding. Our diluted earnings per share reflect the impacts of our potentially dilutive securities, which include our equity compensation awards.

The following table shows the computation of our basic and diluted net income per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Numerator:
 
 
 
Net income
$
41.5

 
$
76.3

 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
36.5

 
37.9

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
Equity compensation plans
0.6

 
0.6

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
37.1

 
38.5

Basic earnings per share
$
1.14

 
$
2.02

Diluted earnings per share
$
1.12

 
$
1.98



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


NOTE 11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table shows the change in components for accumulated other comprehensive loss (in millions):

 
 
 
 Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
 
Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments
 
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
(58.0
)
 
$
(14.0
)
 
$
(92.6
)
 
$
(164.6
)
Change in component
(10.5
)
 
12.9

 
—

 
2.4

Reclassification adjustments into earnings (1)
—

 
(10.2
)
 
1.9

 
(8.3
)
Income tax effect
—

 
(0.7
)
 
1.1

 
0.4

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
(68.5
)
 
$
(12.0
)
 
$
(89.6
)
 
$
(170.1
)
________
(1)
See "Note 5. Fair Value Disclosure" and "Note 6. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits" for impacts of the reclassification adjustments on the statement of comprehensive income.

NOTE 12. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies

Various legal actions, claims, assessments and other contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against GATX and certain of our subsidiaries. These matters are subject to many uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters could ultimately be decided, resolved or settled adversely. For a full discussion of our pending legal matters, please refer to "Note 22. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies" of our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Viareggio Derailment

In June 2009, a train consisting of fourteen liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) tank cars owned by GATX Rail Austria GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, “GRA”) derailed while passing through the City of Viareggio, in the province of Lucca, Italy. Five tank cars overturned and one of the overturned cars was punctured by a peg or obstacle along the side of the track, resulting in a release of LPG, which subsequently ignited. The accident resulted in multiple deaths, personal injuries and property damage. The LPG tank cars were leased to FS Logistica S.p.A., a subsidiary of the Italian state-owned railway, Ferrovie dello Stato S.p.A (the “Italian Railway”).

In January 2017, the trial court of Lucca found various Italian Railway companies, GRA, and certain of their employees guilty of negligence-based crimes related to the accident. The court imposed a fine of 1.4 million Euros against GRA and prison sentences against the employees. GRA and its employees appealed the trial court's decision, and the first appellate level hearings concluded in April, 2019. We anticipate a ruling later this year. In the event of an adverse appellate ruling, GRA would pursue a final appeal to the Supreme Court. The fines and penalties imposed by the trial court would not be enforceable until all appeals are exhausted and final. With respect to civil claims, the insurers for the Italian Railway and GRA have fully settled and resolved most of the claims arising out of the accident. GRA believes that its employees acted diligently and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; however, we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the appellate process and thus cannot reasonably estimate the possible amount or range of costs that may be ultimately incurred in connection with this litigation.

NOTE 13. Financial Data of Business Segments

The financial data presented below depicts the profitability, financial position, and capital expenditures of each of our business segments.

We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely-used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through four primary business segments: Rail North America, Rail International, Portfolio Management, and American Steamship Company ("ASC").

Rail North America is composed of our operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Rail North America primarily provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes and insurance, and provides other ancillary services.

Rail International is composed of our operations in Europe ("GATX Rail Europe" or "GRE"), India ("Rail India"), and Russia ("Rail Russia"). GRE leases railcars to customers throughout Europe pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars and provides value-adding services according to customer requirements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)



Portfolio Management is composed primarily of our ownership in a group of joint ventures with Rolls-Royce plc that lease aircraft spare engines, as well as five liquefied gas carrying vessels (the "Norgas Vessels") and assorted other marine assets.

ASC operates the largest fleet of US-flagged vessels on the Great Lakes, providing waterborne transportation of dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, limestone aggregates, and metallurgical limestone.

Segment profit is an internal performance measure used by the Chief Executive Officer to assess the profitability of each segment. Segment profit includes all revenues, expenses, pre-tax earnings from affiliates, and net gains on asset dispositions that are directly attributable to each segment. We allocate interest expense to the segments based on what we believe to be the appropriate risk-adjusted borrowing costs for each segment. Segment profit excludes selling, general and administrative expenses, income taxes, and certain other amounts not allocated to the segments. These amounts are included in Other.




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


The following tables show certain segment data for each of our business segments (in millions):



Rail
North America
 

Rail International
 

Portfolio Management
 

ASC
 
Other
 
GATX Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
220.9

 
$
52.2

 
$
0.3

 
$
1.0

 
$
—

 
$
274.4

Marine operating revenue
—

 
—

 
2.4

 
10.7

 
—

 
13.1

Other revenue
27.4

 
2.0

 
0.1

 
—

 
—

 
29.5

Total Revenues
248.3

 
54.2

 
2.8

 
11.7

 
—

 
317.0

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
68.8

 
12.1

 
—

 
0.3

 
—

 
81.2

Marine operating expense
—

 
—

 
4.6

 
7.5

 
—

 
12.1

Depreciation expense
64.3

 
14.0

 
1.6

 
—

 
—

 
79.9

Operating lease expense
13.7

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
13.7

Other operating expense
6.4

 
1.5

 
0.1

 
—

 
—

 
8.0

Total Expenses
153.2

 
27.6

 
6.3

 
7.8

 
—

 
194.9

Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
8.2

 
0.4

 
0.3

 
—

 
—

 
8.9

Interest (expense) income, net
(34.2
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(2.7
)
 
(1.4
)
 
1.7

 
(46.5
)
Other expense
(0.7
)
 
(2.3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(3.2
)
Share of affiliates' pre-tax income
—

 
—

 
18.2

 
—

 
—

 
18.2

Segment profit
$
68.4

 
$
14.8

 
$
12.3

 
$
2.5

 
$
1.5

 
$
99.5

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
46.1

Income taxes (includes $3.5 related to affiliates' earnings)
11.9

Net income
$
41.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Gain on Asset Dispositions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Remarketing Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on disposition of owned assets
$
9.7

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
9.7

Residual sharing income
0.1

 
—

 
0.3

 
—

 
—

 
0.4

Non-remarketing net (loss) gains (1)
(1.6
)
 
0.4

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1.2
)
 
$
8.2

 
$
0.4

 
$
0.3

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
8.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio investments and capital additions
$
99.0

 
$
33.1

 
$
—

 
$
14.5

 
$
0.7

 
$
147.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data at March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in affiliated companies
$
0.2

 
$
—

 
$
479.8

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
480.0

Identifiable assets
$
5,656.7

 
$
1,365.2

 
$
618.3

 
$
311.2

 
$
288.8

 
$
8,240.2

__________
(1) Includes net gains (losses) from scrapping of railcars.

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Rail
North America
 

Rail International
 

Portfolio Management
 

ASC
 
Other
 
GATX Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
219.5

 
$
52.4

 
$
0.3

 
$
1.0

 
$
—

 
$
273.2

Marine operating revenue
—

 
—

 
4.4

 
9.8

 
—

 
14.2

Other revenue
15.8

 
2.0

 
0.1

 
—

 
—

 
17.9

Total Revenues
235.3

 
54.4

 
4.8

 
10.8

 
—

 
305.3

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
68.1

 
12.5

 
—

 
0.6

 
—

 
81.2

Marine operating expense
—

 
—

 
4.3

 
8.2

 
—

 
12.5

Depreciation expense
61.5

 
14.1

 
1.8

 
—

 
—

 
77.4

Operating lease expense
13.0

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
13.0

Other operating expense
6.9

 
1.5

 
0.2

 
—

 
—

 
8.6

Total Expenses
149.5

 
28.1

 
6.3

 
8.8

 
—

 
192.7

Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
54.1

 
1.6

 
0.3

 
0.1

 
—

 
56.1

Interest (expense) income, net
(30.2
)
 
(8.7
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(1.3
)
 
2.6

 
(39.9
)
Other expense
(0.9
)
 
(0.2
)
 
—

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(1.3
)
Share of affiliates' pre-tax income
0.1

 
—

 
17.4

 
—

 
—

 
17.5

Segment profit
$
108.9

 
$
19.0

 
$
13.9

 
$
0.8

 
$
2.4

 
$
145.0

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
44.9

Income taxes (includes $3.2 related to affiliates' earnings)
23.8

Net income
$
76.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Gain on Asset Dispositions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Remarketing Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on disposition of owned assets
$
49.9

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
0.1

 
$
—

 
$
50.0

Residual sharing income
0.1

 
—

 
0.3

 
—

 
—

 
0.4

Non-remarketing net gains (1)
4.1

 
1.6

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
5.7

 
$
54.1

 
$
1.6

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.1

 
$
—

 
$
56.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio investments and capital additions
$
136.5

 
$
29.5

 
$
—

 
$
11.7

 
$
0.7

 
$
178.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in affiliated companies
$
0.2

 
$
—

 
$
464.3

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
464.5

Identifiable assets
$
5,236.6

 
$
1,363.2

 
$
606.8

 
$
297.8

 
$
112.3

 
$
7,616.7

__________
(1) Includes net gains from scrapping of railcars.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

OVERVIEW

We lease, operate, manage, and remarket long-lived, widely-used assets, primarily in the rail market. We report our financial results through four primary business segments: Rail North America, Rail International, Portfolio Management, and American Steamship Company ("ASC").

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. We based the discussion and analysis that follows on financial data we derived from the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards ("GAAP") and on certain other financial data that we prepared using non-GAAP components. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP components to the most comparable GAAP components, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this item.

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results we may achieve for the entire year ending December 31, 2019. In particular, ASC's fleet is inactive for a significant portion of the first quarter of each year due to winter conditions on the Great Lakes. In addition, asset remarketing income does not occur evenly throughout the year. For more information about our business, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

DISCUSSION OF OPERATING RESULTS

The following table shows a summary of our reporting segments and consolidated financial results (in millions, except per share data):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Segment Revenues
 
 
 
Rail North America
$
248.3

 
$
235.3

Rail International
54.2

 
54.4

Portfolio Management
2.8

 
4.8

ASC
11.7

 
10.8

 
$
317.0

 
$
305.3

Segment Profit
 
 
 
Rail North America
$
68.4

 
$
108.9

Rail International
14.8

 
19.0

Portfolio Management
12.3

 
13.9

ASC
2.5

 
0.8

 
98.0

 
142.6

Less:
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
46.1

 
44.9

Unallocated interest (income) expense
(1.7
)
 
(2.6
)
Other, including eliminations
0.2

 
0.2

Income taxes ($3.5 and $3.2 related to affiliates' earnings)
11.9

 
23.8

   Net Income   
$
41.5

 
$
76.3

 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.12

 
$
1.98

 
 
 
 
Investment Volume
$
147.3

 
$
178.4


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The following table shows our return on equity ("ROE") for the trailing 12 months ended March 31:
 
2019
 
2018
ROE (GAAP)
9.7
%
 
32.3
%
ROE, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP) (1)
11.0
%
 
14.0
%
_________
(1)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this item for further details.

Net income was $41.5 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $76.3 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, in 2018. Net income decreased $34.8 million compared to the prior year, largely due to lower asset disposition gains.

Segment Operations

Segment profit is an internal performance measure used by the Chief Executive Officer to assess the profitability of each segment. Segment profit includes all revenues, expenses, pre-tax earnings from affiliates, and net gains on asset dispositions that are directly attributable to each segment. We allocate interest expense to the segments based on what we believe to be the appropriate risk-adjusted borrowing costs for each segment. Segment profit excludes selling, general and administrative expenses, income taxes, and certain other amounts not allocated to the segments. These amounts are included in Other.


RAIL NORTH AMERICA

Segment Summary

During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, absolute lease rates for most tank car types improved, as underlying customer demand was stable and a lengthening industry tank car manufacturing backlog supported rising lease rates. However, lease rates for freight car types remained under pressure due to a highly competitive market. At March 31, 2019, Rail North America's wholly owned fleet, excluding boxcars, consisted of approximately 104,800 cars, and fleet utilization was 99.4% at March 31, 2019, compared to 99.4% at the end of the prior quarter, and 98.2% at March 31, 2018. Fleet utilization for our approximately 16,000 boxcars was 95.2% at March 31, 2019, compared to 94.2% at the end of the prior quarter, and 93.5% at March 31, 2018.

For the first quarter of 2019, an average of approximately 104,600 railcars, excluding boxcars, were on lease, compared to 103,400 in the prior quarter and 101,200 at March 31, 2018. The increase in railcars on lease in the current year is due both to our ongoing purchases of new railcars under our supply agreement with Trinity Industries and to the acquisition of railcars from ECN Capital Corporation, partially offset by railcars that were sold or scrapped. During the first quarter of 2019, the renewal rate change of the Lease Price Index (the "LPI", see definition below) was 5.2%, compared to negative 0.9% in the prior quarter, and negative 11.6% in the first quarter of 2018. Lease terms on renewals for cars in the LPI averaged 39 months in the current quarter, compared to 43 months in the prior quarter, and 34 months in the first quarter of 2018. Additionally, the renewal success rate, which represents the percentage of expiring leases that were renewed with the existing lessee, was 83.6% in the current quarter, compared to 88.9% in the prior quarter, and 76.7% in the first quarter of 2018. Railcars returned by our customers may incur transitional costs, including additional repairs and related service prior to being leased to new customers, which may increase maintenance and associated expenses.

As of March 31, 2019, leases for approximately 14,600 tank cars and freight cars and approximately 2,800 boxcars are scheduled to expire over the remainder of 2019. These amounts exclude railcars on leases expiring in 2019 that have already been renewed or assigned to a new lessee.


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The following table shows Rail North America's segment results (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31

2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
220.9

 
$
219.5

Other revenue
27.4

 
15.8

   Total Revenues
248.3

 
235.3

 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
68.8

 
68.1

Depreciation expense
64.3

 
61.5

Operating lease expense
13.7

 
13.0

Other operating expense
6.4

 
6.9

   Total Expenses
153.2

 
149.5

 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
8.2

 
54.1

Interest expense, net
(34.2
)
 
(30.2
)
Other expense
(0.7
)
 
(0.9
)
Share of affiliates' pre-tax income
—

 
0.1

Segment Profit   
$
68.4

 
$
108.9

 
 
 
 
Investment Volume
$
99.0

 
$
136.5


The following table shows the components of Rail North America's lease revenue (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Railcars
$
192.3

 
$
190.6

Boxcars
19.4

 
19.3

Locomotives
9.2

 
9.6

Total
$
220.9

 
$
219.5


Lease Price Index

Our LPI is an internally-generated business indicator that measures lease rate pricing on renewals for our North American railcar fleet, excluding boxcars. We calculate the index using the weighted-average lease rate for a group of railcar types that we believe best represents our overall North American fleet, excluding boxcars. The average renewal lease rate change is reported as the percentage change between the average renewal lease rate and the average expiring lease rate, weighted by fleet composition. The average renewal lease term is reported in months and reflects the average renewal lease term of railcar types in the LPI, weighted by fleet composition.


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Rail North America Fleet Data

The following table shows fleet activity for Rail North America railcars, excluding boxcars, for the quarter ended:
 
March 31
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
December 31
2018
 
March 31
2019
Beginning balance
103,730

 
102,597

 
102,890

 
103,420

 
105,472

Cars added
1,226

 
1,231

 
1,381

 
3,120

 
617

Cars scrapped
(673
)
 
(720
)
 
(431
)
 
(387
)
 
(662
)
Cars sold
(1,686
)
 
(218
)
 
(420
)
 
(681
)
 
(597
)
Ending balance
102,597

 
102,890

 
103,420

 
105,472

 
104,830

Utilization rate at quarter end
98.2
%
 
98.9
%
 
99.2
%
 
99.4
%
 
99.4
%
Average active railcars
101,208

 
101,330

 
102,056

 
103,387

 
104,613



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The following table shows fleet statistics for Rail North America boxcars for the quarter ended:
 
March 31
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
December 31
2018
 
March 31
2019
Ending balance
16,227

 
16,007

 
15,859

 
16,220

 
16,006

Utilization
93.5
%
 
92.8
%
 
94.7
%
 
94.2
%
 
95.2
%

Comparison of the First Three Months of 2019 to the First Three Months of 2018

Segment Profit

In the first quarter of 2019, segment profit of $68.4 million decreased 37.2% compared to $108.9 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was driven by lower net gains on asset dispositions in the current year. The timing of asset remarketing income varies throughout the year.

Revenues

In the first quarter of 2019 lease revenue increased $1.4 million, or 0.6%, primarily due to more railcars on lease, including the railcars acquired from ECN Capital Corporation. Other revenue increased $11.6 million, due to higher repair revenue and higher lease termination fees in the current year, which included reimbursement for damage to a group of returned railcars that were subsequently scrapped.

Expenses

In the first quarter of 2019, maintenance expense was comparable to prior year. More tank qualifications were completed in the current year, as expected, but were offset by lower costs for other fleet repairs, due in part to high renewal success. Depreciation expense increased $2.8 million due to new railcar investments, including the railcars acquired from ECN Capital Corporation. Operating lease expense increased $0.7 million, resulting from the elimination of the deferred gain amortization for sale-leaseback transactions in accordance with the new lease standard. See "Note 2. Basis of Presentation" and "Note 4. Leases" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further detail regarding the impact of the new lease accounting standard. Other operating expense decreased $0.5 million due to lower switching and freight costs resulting from higher utilization.


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Other Income (Expense)

In the first quarter of 2019, net gain on asset dispositions decreased $45.9 million, attributable to fewer railcars sold and lower net scrapping gains in the current year. The lower net scrapping gains were due to fewer railcars scrapped and lower scrap prices, as well as a scrapping loss related to the lease termination noted above. Net interest expense increased $4.0 million, driven by a higher average interest rate and a higher average debt balance as a result of investment volume in both years.

Investment Volume

During the first quarter of 2019, investment volume was $99.0 million compared to $136.5 million in the same period in 2018. We acquired 412 newly built railcars and purchased 266 railcars in the secondary market in the first three months of 2019, compared to 1,095 newly built railcars in the same period in 2018.

Our investment volume is predominantly composed of acquired railcars, but also includes certain capitalized repairs and improvements to owned railcars and our maintenance facilities. As a result, the dollar value of investment volume does not necessarily correspond to the number of railcars acquired in any given period. In addition, the comparability of amounts invested and the number of railcars acquired in each period is impacted by the mix of railcars purchased, which may include tank cars and freight cars, as well as newly manufactured railcars or those purchased in the secondary market.


RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Segment Summary
 
Rail International, composed primarily of GATX Rail Europe ("GRE"), produced strong operating results in the first three months of 2019. In Europe, the lease rate environment improved and demand for new cars was steady. Railcar utilization for GRE was 98.9% at March 31, 2019, compared to 98.8% at the end of the prior quarter and 96.7% at March 31, 2018. In addition, Rail India and Rail Russia benefited from more cars on lease as they continue to expand their fleets.

The following table shows Rail International's segment results (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
52.2

 
$
52.4

Other revenue
2.0

 
2.0

   Total Revenues
54.2

 
54.4

 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
12.1

 
12.5

Depreciation expense
14.0

 
14.1

Other operating expense
1.5

 
1.5

   Total Expenses
27.6

 
28.1

 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
0.4

 
1.6

Interest expense, net
(9.9
)
 
(8.7
)
Other income (expense)
(2.3
)
 
(0.2
)
Segment Profit   
$
14.8

 
$
19.0

 
 
 
 
Investment Volume
$
33.1

 
$
29.5



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The following table shows fleet activity for GRE railcars for the quarter ended:
 
March 31
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
December 31
2018
 
March 31
2019
Beginning balance
23,166

 
23,004

 
23,124

 
23,234

 
23,412

Cars added
63

 
245

 
258

 
281

 
185

Cars scrapped or sold
(225
)
 
(125
)
 
(148
)
 
(103
)
 
(66
)
Ending balance
23,004

 
23,124

 
23,234

 
23,412

 
23,531

Utilization rate at quarter end
96.7
%
 
97.8
%
 
98.4
%
 
98.8
%
 
98.9
%
Average active railcars
22,327

 
22,407

 
22,759

 
22,949

 
23,105





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Comparison of the First Three Months of 2019 to the First Three Months of 2018

Foreign Currency

Rail International's reported results of operations are impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in which it conducts business, primarily the euro. In the first quarter of 2019, a weaker euro negatively impacted lease revenue by approximately $4.0 million and segment profit, excluding other income (expense), by approximately $2.0 million compared to the same period in 2018.

Segment Profit

In the first quarter of 2019, segment profit of $14.8 million decreased 22.1% compared to $19.0 million in the prior year, driven by the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and litigation costs related to the Viareggio matter incurred in the current year, partially offset by by more railcars on leases.


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Revenues

In the first quarter of 2019, lease revenue decreased $0.2 million, or 0.4%, as the revenue from more railcars on lease was more than offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates. Other revenue was comparable to the prior year.

Expenses

In the first quarter of 2019, maintenance expense decreased $0.4 million, primarily due to lower workshop costs, including reduced expenses associated with the maintenance facility in Germany that was closed in the prior year, as well as the impact of foreign exchange rates. These positive impacts were offset by higher wheelset costs and other repairs. Depreciation expense was comparable to the prior year as the impact of new railcars added to the fleet was offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates.

Other Income (Expense)

In the first quarter of 2019, net gain on asset dispositions decreased $1.2 million, attributable to lower railcar scrapping gains, due to fewer railcars scrapped in the current year. Net interest expense increased $1.2 million, due to a higher average interest rate and a higher average debt balance. Other expense increased $2.1 million due to litigation costs related to the Viareggio matter incurred in the current year and the negative impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on non-functional currency items.

Investment Volume

In the first quarter of 2019, investment volume was $33.1 million compared to $29.5 million in the same period in 2018. In the first three months of 2019, GRE acquired 185 railcars and Rail India acquired 368 railcars, compared to 63 railcars at GRE, 47 at Rail India and 10 at Rail Russia in the same period in 2018.

Our investment volume is predominantly composed of acquired railcars, but may also include certain capitalized repairs and improvements to owned railcars. As a result, the dollar value of investment volume does not necessarily correspond to the number of railcars acquired in any given period. In addition, the comparability of amounts invested and the number of railcars acquired in each period is impacted by the mix of the various car types acquired, as well as fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in which Rail International conducts business.


PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Segment Summary

Portfolio Management's segment profit is primarily attributable to income from the RRPF affiliates, a group of 50% owned domestic and foreign joint ventures with Rolls-Royce plc (or affiliates thereof, collectively "Rolls-Royce"), a leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft jet engines. Segment profit included earnings from the RRPF affiliates of $18.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $17.4 million for the same period in 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the RRPF affiliates owned 462 aircraft spare engines with a net book value of approximately $4,538.7 million, compared to 452 aircraft spare engines with a net book value of approximately $4,435.6 million at December 31, 2018 and 437 aircraft spare engines with a net book value of approximately $3,753.4 million at March 31, 2018.

Portfolio Management also owns marine assets, consisting primarily of five liquefied gas-carrying vessels (the "Norgas Vessels"). The Norgas Vessels specialize in the transport of pressurized gases and chemicals, such as liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas, and ethylene, primarily on shorter-term spot contracts for major oil and chemical customers worldwide.

Portfolio Management's total asset base was $618.3 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $606.8 million at December 31, 2018, and $597.9 million at March 31, 2018.


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The following table shows Portfolio Management’s segment results (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
0.3

 
$
0.3

Marine operating revenue
2.4

 
4.4

Other revenue
0.1

 
0.1

   Total Revenues
2.8

 
4.8

 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
Marine operating expense
4.6

 
4.3

Depreciation expense
1.6

 
1.8

Other operating expense
0.1

 
0.2

   Total Expenses
6.3

 
6.3

 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
0.3

 
0.3

Interest expense, net
(2.7
)
 
(2.3
)
Share of affiliates' pre-tax income
18.2

 
17.4

Segment Profit   
$
12.3

 
$
13.9


The following table shows the net book values of Portfolio Management's assets (in millions):
 
March 31
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
December 31
2018
 
March 31
2019
Investment in RRPF Affiliates
$
449.1

 
$
462.1

 
$
474.8

 
$
464.3

 
$
479.8

Owned assets
148.8

 
143.9

 
140.1

 
142.5

 
138.5

Managed assets (1)
37.9

 
36.0

 
34.1

 
32.3

 
30.4

________
(1)
Amounts shown represent the estimated net book value of assets managed for third parties and are not included in our consolidated balance sheets.

RRPF Affiliates Engine Portfolio Data

The following table shows portfolio activity for the RRPF affiliates' aircraft spare engines for the quarter ended:
 
March 31
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
December 31
2018
 
March 31
2019
Beginning balance
432

 
437

 
449

 
439

 
452

Engine acquisitions
9

 
17

 
3

 
19

 
11

Engine dispositions
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(13
)
 
(6
)
 
(1
)
Ending balance
437

 
449

 
439

 
452

 
462

Utilization rate at quarter end
94.5
%
 
94.7
%
 
96.8
%
 
96.9
%
 
96.8
%


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Comparison of the First Three Months of 2019 to the First Three Months of 2018

Segment Profit

In the first quarter of 2019, segment profit was $12.3 million, compared to $13.9 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease reflects a lower contribution from the Norgas Vessels, partially offset by higher RRPF affiliate income.

Revenues

In the first quarter of 2019, lease revenue was comparable to the same period in 2018. Marine operating revenue decreased $2.0 million, due to lower revenue from the Norgas Vessels, resulting from lower utilization and lower charter rates.

Expenses
    
In the first quarter of 2019, marine operating expense increased $0.3 million, due to higher operating expenses for the Norgas Vessels, partially offset by lower drydocking costs incurred in the current year.

Other Income (Expense)

In the first quarter of 2019, income from our share of affiliates' earnings increased $0.8 million, driven by more engines on lease, and an early termination fee recognized in the current year, offset by higher interest expense and lower net disposition gains on engines sold.


ASC

Segment Summary

ASC's operations are limited during the first three months of each year due to winter conditions on the Great Lakes. During the first quarter of 2019, ASC benefited from favorable sailing conditions in January and deployed several vessels earlier than planned in March. In the first quarter of 2019, ASC carried 1.2 million net tons of freight, compared to 0.9 million net tons during the first quarter of 2018.


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In February 2019, one of ASC's vessels was damaged by a fire during winter maintenance. Management is assessing the extent of the damage and does not believe that the ultimate impact will have a material adverse effect on operations or cash flows.

The following table shows ASC’s segment results (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
Lease revenue
$
1.0

 
$
1.0

Marine operating revenue
10.7

 
9.8

   Total Revenues
11.7

 
10.8

 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
Maintenance expense
0.3

 
0.6

Marine operating expense
7.5

 
8.2

Depreciation expense
—

 
—

Operating lease expense
—

 
—

   Total Expenses
7.8

 
8.8

 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Net gain on asset dispositions
—

 
0.1

Interest expense, net
(1.4
)
 
(1.3
)
Segment Profit
$
2.5

 
$
0.8

 
 
 
 
Investment Volume
$
14.5

 
$
11.7

Total Net Tons Carried (000's)
1,198

 
939


Comparison of the First Three Months of 2019 to the First Three Months of 2018

Segment Profit

In the first quarter of 2019, segment profit was $2.5 million, compared to $0.8 million in 2018. The increase was driven by higher revenue, due to favorable operating conditions in January and the early deployment of vessels in March.

Revenues

In the first quarter of 2019, marine operating revenue increased $0.9 million, or 9.2%, primarily due to higher volume resulting from more favorable sailing conditions compared to the prior year.

Expenses

In the first quarter of 2019, maintenance expense was comparable to prior year. Marine operating expense decreased $0.7 million, primarily due to fewer operating days and more efficient fleet performance.

Investment Volume

ASC's investments in each period consisted of structural and mechanical improvements to our vessels.


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OTHER

Other comprises selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), unallocated interest expense, and miscellaneous income and expense not directly associated with the reporting segments and eliminations.

The following table shows components of Other (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
2019
 
2018
Selling, general and administrative expense
$
46.1

 
$
44.9

Unallocated interest (income) expense
(1.7
)
 
(2.6
)
Other expense (income), including eliminations
0.2

 
0.2


SG&A, Unallocated Interest and Other

SG&A increased $1.2 million for the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, partially offset by lower information technology expenses. SG&A was positively impacted by the absence of accelerated depreciation recorded in the prior year related to the early termination of the office lease for our corporate headquarters.

Unallocated interest expense (the difference between external interest expense and interest expense allocated to the reporting segments ) in any year is affected by our consolidated leverage position, the timing of debt issuances and investing activities, and intercompany allocations.

Other expense (income), including eliminations, was comparable to prior year.

Consolidated Income Taxes

See "Note 8. Income Taxes" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.


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CASH FLOW AND LIQUIDITY

We generate a significant amount of cash from operating activities and investment portfolio proceeds. We also access domestic and international capital markets by issuing unsecured or secured debt and commercial paper. We use these resources, along with available cash balances, to fulfill our debt, lease, and dividend obligations, to support our share repurchase programs, and to fund portfolio investments and capital additions. We primarily use cash from operations to fund daily operations.

The timing of asset dispositions and changes in working capital impact cash flows from portfolio proceeds and operations. As a result, these cash flow components may vary materially from quarter to quarter and year to year. As of March 31, 2019, we had an unrestricted cash balance of $248.4 million.

The following table shows our principal sources and uses of cash for the three months ended March 31 (in millions):
 
2019
 
2018
Principal sources of cash
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
64.3

 
$
77.2

Portfolio proceeds
41.5

 
123.2

Other asset sales
6.5

 
8.8

Proceeds from issuance of debt, commercial paper, and credit facilities
495.2

 
—

Total
$
607.5

 
$
209.2

 
 
 
 
Principal uses of cash
 
 
 
Portfolio investments and capital additions
$
(147.3
)
 
$
(178.4
)
Repayments of debt, commercial paper, and credit facilities
(254.7
)
 
(11.8
)
Purchases of assets previously leased
—

 
(39.1
)
Payments on capital lease obligations
(0.3
)
 
(0.3
)
Stock repurchases
(38.1
)
 
(25.0
)
Dividends
(19.2
)
 
(18.6
)
Total
$
(459.6
)
 
$
(273.2
)

Net cash provided by operating activities of $64.3 million decreased $12.9 million compared to 2018. Comparability among reporting periods is impacted by the timing of changes in working capital items. Higher operating lease and compensation-related payments were partially offset by lower interest and income tax payments for the first three months of 2019 as compared to the prior year period.

Portfolio proceeds primarily consist of proceeds from sales of operating assets, loan and finance lease receipts, and capital distributions from affiliates. Portfolio proceeds of $41.5 million for the three months of 2019 decreased by $81.7 million from the prior year, primarily due to lower proceeds from sales of railcars at Rail North America.

Proceeds from the issuance of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $495.2 million (net of hedges and debt issuance costs), compared to zero in the same period in 2018. In the first quarter of 2019, we issued $500.0 million of 10-year unsecured debt. Debt repayments of $254.7 million for the first three months of 2019 were $242.9 million higher than prior year. Repayments in the current year included scheduled maturity payments and the early retirement of certain debt obligations.

Portfolio investments and capital additions primarily consist of purchases of operating assets, investments in affiliates, and capitalized asset improvements. Portfolio investments and capital additions of $147.3 million for the first three months of 2019 decreased $31.1 million compared to 2018, due to fewer freight cars acquired at Rail North America, partially offset by more railcars acquired at Rail International.

We did not purchase any assets previously leased during the first three months of 2019, compared to 2,467 railcars for $39.1 million in 2018.

On January 25, 2019, our board of directors approved a $300.0 million share repurchase program, pursuant to which we are authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we repurchased 0.5 million shares of common stock for $40.0 million (of

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which $38.1 million settled prior to quarter-end), compared to 0.4 million shares of common stock for $25.0 million in the first three months of 2018. As of March 31, 2019, $260.0 million remained available under the repurchase authorization.

Contractual and Other Commercial Commitments

The following table shows our contractual commitments, including debt principal and related interest payments, lease payments, and purchase commitments at March 31, 2019 (in millions):

 
Payments Due by Period
 
Total
 
2019 (1)
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
Thereafter
Recourse debt
$
4,811.7

 
$
250.0

 
$
350.0

 
$
661.7

 
$
250.0

 
$
250.0

 
$
3,050.0

Interest on recourse debt (2)
2,040.6

 
150.8

 
181.4

 
169.5

 
144.7

 
133.5

 
1,260.7

Commercial paper and credit facilities
15.9

 
15.9

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Finance lease obligations, including interest
11.1

 
11.1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Operating lease obligations
551.2

 
35.2

 
68.0

 
66.3

 
57.5

 
54.7

 
269.5

Purchase commitments (3)
2,219.5

 
590.5

 
471.9

 
377.0

 
385.4

 
394.7

 
—

Total
$
9,650.0

 
$
1,053.5

 
$
1,071.3

 
$
1,274.5

 
$
837.6

 
$
832.9

 
$
4,580.2

__________
(1)
For the remainder of the year.
(2)
For floating rate debt, future interest payments are based on the applicable interest rate as of March 31, 2019.
(3)
Primarily railcar purchase commitments. The amounts shown for all years are based on management's estimates of the timing, anticipated car types, and related costs of railcars to be purchased under its agreements.

In 2014, we entered into a long-term supply agreement with Trinity Rail Group, LLC ("Trinity"), a subsidiary of Trinity Industries. Under the terms of that agreement, we may order up to 8,950 newly built railcars over a four-year period from March, 2016 through March, 2020. We may order either tank or freight cars; however, the majority of the order will be for tank cars. As of March 31, 2019, 8,250 railcars have been ordered, of which 6,168 railcars have been delivered. On May 24, 2018, we amended our long-term supply agreement with Trinity to extend the term to December 2023. We agreed to purchase an additional 4,800 tank cars (1,200 per year) beginning in January 2020 and continuing through the expiration of the extended term.

On July 30, 2018, we entered into a multi-year railcar supply agreement with American Railcar Industries, Inc. ("ARI"), pursuant to which we will purchase 7,650 newly built railcars. The order encompasses a mix of tank and freight cars to be delivered over a five-year period, beginning in April 2019. ARI will deliver 450 railcars in 2019, with the remaining 7,200 to be delivered ratably over the four-year period of 2020 to 2023. The agreement also includes an option to order up to an additional 4,400 railcars subject to certain restrictions.
 
Short-Term Borrowings

The following table shows additional information regarding our short-term borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
 
North America (1)
 
Europe (2)
Balance as of March 31 (in millions)
$
—

 
$
15.9

Weighted-average interest rate
n/a

 
0.6
%
Euro/dollar exchange rate
n/a

 
1.12

 
 
 
 
Average daily amount outstanding during the first quarter (in millions)
$
38.9

 
$
10.8

Weighted-average interest rate
2.9
%
 
0.6
%
Average Euro/dollar exchange rate
n/a

 
1.14

 
 
 
 
Maximum daily amount outstanding (in millions)
$
130.0

 
$
19.3

Euro/dollar exchange rate
n/a

 
1.14

__________
(1)
Short-term borrowings in North America are composed of commercial paper issued in the U.S.
(2)
Short-term borrowings in Europe are composed of borrowings under bank credit facilities.

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Credit Lines and Facilities

We have a $600 million, 5-year unsecured revolving credit facility in the United States that matures in May 2023. As of March 31, 2019, the full $600 million was available under the facility. Additionally, we have a $250 million 5-year secured railcar facility in the United States with a 3-year revolving period that matures in May 2022. As of March 31, 2019, the full $250 million was available under this facility.

Restrictive Covenants

Our $600 million revolving credit facility contains various restrictive covenants, including requirements to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio and an asset coverage test. Some of our bank term loans have the same financial covenants as the facility.
  
The indentures for our public debt also contain various restrictive covenants, including limitations on liens provisions that restrict the amount of additional secured indebtedness that we may incur. Additionally, certain exceptions to the covenants permit us to incur an unlimited amount of purchase money and nonrecourse indebtedness.

At March 31, 2019, our European rail subsidiaries had one outstanding loan agreement, which is guaranteed by GATX Corporation.

We do not anticipate any covenant violations nor do we expect that any of these covenants will restrict our operations or our ability to obtain additional financing. At March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all covenants and conditions of all of our credit agreements.

Credit Ratings

The global capital market environment and outlook may affect our funding options and our financial performance. Our access to capital markets at competitive rates depends on our credit rating and rating outlook, as determined by rating agencies. As of March 31, 2019, our long-term unsecured debt was rated BBB by Standard & Poor's and Baa2 by Moody’s Investor Service and our short-term unsecured debt was rated A-2 by Standard & Poor's and P-2 by Moody’s Investor Service. Our rating outlook from both agencies was stable.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The adoption of the new lease accounting standard required changes to certain policies and estimates related to our lease accounting as lessee and lessor. See "Note 4. Leases" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further details. Other than these impacts, there have been no changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2019. Refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for a summary of our policies.


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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, we compute certain financial measures using non-GAAP components, as defined by the SEC. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP, and our financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. We have provided a reconciliation of our non-GAAP components to the most directly comparable GAAP components.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Components Used in the Computation of Certain Financial Measures

Net Income Measures

We exclude the effects of certain tax adjustments and other items for purposes of presenting net income, diluted earnings per share, and return on equity because we believe these items are not attributable to our business operations. Management utilizes net income, excluding tax adjustments and other items, when analyzing financial performance because such amounts reflect the underlying operating results that are within management’s ability to influence. Accordingly, we believe presenting this information provides investors and other users of our financial statements with meaningful supplemental information for purposes of analyzing year-to-year financial performance on a comparable basis and assessing trends.

There were no tax adjustments and other items impacting net income or diluted earnings per share for either the first quarter of 2019 or 2018. However, we did have tax adjustments and other items impacting net income in other periods used in the calculation of the applicable measures for the trailing 12 months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

The following table shows our net income and return on equity, excluding tax adjustments and other items, for the trailing 12 months ended March 31 (in millions):
 
2019
 
2018
Net income (GAAP)
$
176.5

 
$
520.8

Adjustments attributable to consolidated pre-tax income:
 
 
 
Costs attributable to the closure of a maintenance facility at Rail International (1)
9.5

 
—

Net gain on wholly owned Portfolio Management marine investments (2)
—

 
(1.8
)
Total adjustments attributable to consolidated pre-tax income
$
9.5

 
$
(1.8
)
Income taxes thereon, based on applicable effective tax rate
$
(3.1
)
 
$
0.7

 
 
 
 
Other income tax adjustments attributable to consolidated income:
 
 
 
Impact of the Tax Act (3)
(16.5
)
 
(315.9
)
Foreign tax credit utilization (4)
(1.4
)
 
—

Total other income tax adjustments attributable to consolidated income
$
(17.9
)
 
$
(315.9
)
 
 
 
 
Net income, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP)
$
165.0

 
$
203.8

Return on Equity (GAAP)
9.7
%
 
32.3
%
Return on Equity, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP) (5)
11.0
%
 
14.0
%
_______
(1)
Expenses attributable to the closure of a maintenance facility.
(2)
In 2015, we made the decision to exit the majority of our non-core, marine investments within our Portfolio Management segment. As a result, we recorded gains and losses associated with the impairments and sales of these investments.
(3)
Amounts attributable to the impact of corporate income tax changes enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act").
(4)
Benefits attributable to the utilization of foreign tax credits.
(5)
Shareholders' equity used in this calculation excludes the increases resulting from the impact of the Tax Act.


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Balance Sheet Measures

A portion of our North American railcar fleet is financed through sale-leasebacks that are accounted for as operating leases. Prior to 2019, these railcar assets were not recorded on the balance sheet. Under the new lease accounting standard adopted on January 1, 2019, GATX records these railcar operating leases on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets with corresponding amounts for operating lease liabilities.

Prior to 2019, we reported total on- and off-balance sheet assets in our calculation of total assets (as adjusted) because we believed it provided investors a more comprehensive representation of the magnitude of the assets we operated and that drove our financial performance. In addition, this calculation of total assets (as adjusted) provided consistency with other non-financial information we disclosed about our fleet, including the number of railcars in the fleet, average number of cars on lease, and utilization. We also provide information regarding our leverage ratios, which are expressed as a ratio of debt (including off-balance sheet debt) to equity. The off-balance sheet debt amount in this calculation was the equivalent of the off-balance sheet asset amount. We believe reporting this corresponding off-balance sheet debt amount provided investors and other users of our financial statements with a more comprehensive representation of our debt obligations, leverage, and capital structure.

Because the railcar operating lease assets and associated liabilities are now recorded on the balance sheet, beginning in 2019, the prior non-GAAP measure is no longer required.

The following table shows total balance sheet assets (in millions):
 
March 31
2019
 
December 31
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
March 31
2018
Total assets (GAAP)
$
8,240.2

 
$
7,616.7

 
$
7,517.4

 
$
7,495.5

 
$
7,468.0

Off-balance sheet assets (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rail North America
—

 
430.2

 
432.6

 
401.7

 
411.7

Total off-balance sheet assets
$
—

 
$
430.2

 
$
432.6

 
$
401.7

 
$
411.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets, as adjusted (non-GAAP)
$
8,240.2

 
$
8,046.9

 
$
7,950.0

 
$
7,897.2

 
$
7,879.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity (GAAP)
$
1,809.2

 
$
1,788.1

 
$
1,838.0

 
$
1,817.6

 
$
1,839.7

________
(1)
Off-balance sheet assets apply to each of the quarters in 2018. In accordance with the new lease accounting standard, off-balance assets are no longer applicable beginning in 2019.


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The following table shows the components of recourse leverage (in millions, except recourse leverage ratio):
 
March 31
2019
 
December 31
2018
 
September 30
2018
 
June 30
2018
 
March 31
2018
Debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrestricted cash
$
(248.4
)
 
$
(100.2
)
 
$
(254.5
)
 
$
(237.4
)
 
$
(233.1
)
Commercial paper and bank credit facilities
15.9

 
110.8

 
—

 
4.3

 
4.4

Recourse debt
4,768.1

 
4,429.7

 
4,397.3

 
4,397.9

 
4,359.5

Operating lease obligations
456.3

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Finance lease obligations
11.0

 
11.3

 
11.6

 
11.9

 
12.2

Total debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash (GAAP)
5,002.9

 
4,451.6

 
4,154.4

 
4,176.7

 
4,143.0

Off-balance sheet recourse debt (1)
—

 
430.2

 
432.6

 
401.7

 
411.7

Total debt and lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash, as adjusted (non-GAAP)
$
5,002.9

 
$
4,881.8

 
$
4,587.0

 
$
4,578.4

 
$
4,554.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total recourse debt (2)
$
5,002.9

 
$
4,881.8

 
$
4,587.0

 
$
4,578.4

 
$
4,554.7

Shareholders' Equity
$
1,809.2

 
$
1,788.1

 
$
1,838.0

 
$
1,817.6

 
$
1,839.7

Recourse Leverage (3)
2.8

 
2.7

 
2.5

 
2.5

 
2.5

________
(1)
Off-balance sheet recourse debt applies to each of the quarters in 2018. In accordance with the new lease accounting standard, off-balance sheet recourse debt is no longer applicable beginning in 2019.
(2)
Includes on- and off-balance sheet recourse debt, commercial paper and bank credit facilities, and operating and finance lease obligations, net of unrestricted cash.
(3)
Calculated as total recourse debt / shareholder's equity.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Since December 31, 2018, there have been no material changes in our interest rate and foreign currency exposures or types of derivative instruments used to hedge these exposures. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

We modified certain internal controls, as applicable, to effectively implement the changes to lease accounting and reporting upon the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). No other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Information concerning litigation and other contingencies is described in "Note 12. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Since December 31, 2018, there have been no material changes in our risk factors. For a discussion of our risk factors, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On January 25, 2019, our board of directors approved a $300.0 million share repurchase program, pursuant to which we are authorized to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date, does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The timing of repurchases will be dependent on market conditions and other factors. As of March 31, 2019, $260.0 million remained available under the repurchase authorizations.

The following is a summary of common stock repurchases completed by month during the first quarter of 2019:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
 
(d)
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions)
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
 
79,809

 
$
75.97

 
79,809

 
$
293.9

February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019
 
172,040

 
$
76.20

 
172,040

 
$
280.8

March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
 
277,394

 
$
75.09

 
277,394

 
$
260.0

Total
 
529,243

 
$
75.58

 
529,243

 
 


Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
Filed with this Report:
31A
31B
32
101
The following materials from GATX Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, are formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
GATX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
/s/ Thomas A. Ellman
Thomas A. Ellman
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)


Date: April 30, 2019


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