10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File No. 1-13146

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	93-0816972
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Centerpointe Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR	97035
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(503) 684-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock without par value	GBX	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, without par value, outstanding on January 3, 2020 was 32,596,292 shares.

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events and include any statement that does not relate to any historical or current fact. We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecast,” “potential,” “contemplates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “may,” “can,” “future,” “preliminary” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to the costs or revenue related to the completion of contracts, timing of recognition of revenue, the estimated and anticipated impact of the ARI acquisition (including working capital true up, and purchase price allocation, among other factors), estimated warranty costs, contingencies, fair value estimates, and any statements that explicitly or implicitly draw trends in our performance or the markets in which we operate, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.

Forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial and market information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:

• the cyclical nature of our business, economic downturns and a rising interest rate environment;

• changes in our product mix due to shifts in demand or fluctuations in commodity and energy prices;

• a decline in performance or demand of the rail freight industry;

• an oversupply or increase in efficiency in the rail freight industry;

• difficulty integrating acquired businesses or joint ventures;

• our inability to convert backlog to future revenues;

• risks related to our operations outside of the U.S., including anti-bribery violations;

• governmental policy changes impacting international trade and corporate tax;

• the loss of or reduction of business from one or more of our of our limited number of customers;

• inability to lease railcars at satisfactory rates, or realize expected residual values on sale of railcars at the end of a lease;

• shortages of skilled labor, increased labor costs, or failure to maintain good relations with our workforce;

• equipment failures, technological failures, costs and inefficiencies associated with changing of production lines, or transfer of production between facilities;

• inability to compete successfully;

• suitable joint ventures, acquisition opportunities and new business endeavors may not be identified or concluded;

• inability to complete capital expenditure projects efficiently or to cause capital expenditure projects to operate as anticipated;

• inability to design or manufacture products or technologies or to achieve timely certification or market acceptance of new products or technologies;

• unsuccessful relationships with our joint venture partners;

• environmental liabilities, including the Portland Harbor Superfund Site;

• the timing of our asset sales and related revenue recognition may result in comparisons between fiscal periods not being accurate indicators of future performance;

• attrition within our management team or unsuccessful succession planning for members of our senior management team and other key employees who are at or nearing retirement age;

• changes in the credit markets and the financial services industry;

• volatility in the global financial markets;

• our actual results differing from our announced expectations;

• fluctuations in the availability and price of energy, freight transportation, steel and other raw materials;

• inability to procure specialty components or services on commercially reasonable terms or on a timely basis from a limited number of suppliers;

• existing indebtedness may limit our ability to borrow additional amounts in the future, may expose us to increasing interest rates, and may expose us to a material adverse effect on our business if we are unable to service our debt or obtain additional financing;

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• train derailments or other accidents or claims;

• changes in or failure to comply with legal and regulatory requirements;

• an adverse outcome in any pending or future litigation or investigation;

• potential misconduct by employees;

• labor strikes or work stoppages;

• the volatility of our stock price;

• dilution to investors resulting from raising additional capital or due to other reasons;

• product and service warranty claims;

• misuse of our products by third parties;

• write-downs of goodwill or intangibles in future periods;

• conversion at our option of our outstanding convertible notes resulting in dilution to our then-current stockholders;

• as a holding company with no operations, our reliance on our subsidiaries and joint ventures and their ability to make distributions to us;

• governing documents, the terms of our convertible notes, and Oregon law could make a change of control or acquisition of our business by a third party difficult;

• the discretion of our Board of Directors to pay or not pay dividends on our common stock;

• fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

• inability to raise additional capital to operate our business and achieve our business objectives;

• shareholder activism could cause us to incur significance expense, impact our stock price, and hinder execution of our business strategy;

• cybersecurity risks;

• updates or changes to our information technology systems resulting in problems;

• inability to protect our intellectual property and prevent its improper use by third parties;

• claims by third parties that our products or services infringe their intellectual property rights;

• liability for physical damage, business interruption or product liability claims that exceed our insurance coverage;

• inability to procure adequate insurance on a cost-effective basis;

• changes in accounting standards or inaccurate estimates or assumptions in the application of accounting policies;

• fires, natural disasters, severe weather conditions or public health crises;

• unusual weather conditions which reduce demand for our wheel-related parts and repair services;

• business, regulatory, and legal developments regarding climate change which may affect the demand for our products or the ability of our critical suppliers to meet our needs;

• repercussions from terrorist activities or armed conflict;

• unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities;

• the inability of certain of our customers to utilize tax benefits or tax credits; and

• suspension or termination of our share repurchase program.

The foregoing risks are described in more detail in Part I Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by law, we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. All references to years refer to the fiscal years ended August 31st unless otherwise noted.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, unaudited)

	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	253,602		$	329,684
Restricted cash		8,648			8,803
Accounts receivable, net		313,786			373,383
Inventories		733,806			664,693
Leased railcars for syndication		135,319			182,269
Equipment on operating leases, net		396,187			366,688
Property, plant and equipment, net		730,730			717,973
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates		85,141			91,818
Intangibles and other assets, net		162,089			125,379
Goodwill		129,468			129,947
	$	2,948,776		$	2,990,637
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	$	29,502		$	27,115
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		527,789			568,360
Deferred income taxes		9,417			13,946
Deferred revenue		59,657			85,070
Notes payable, net		817,830			822,885
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest		31,723			31,564
Equity:
Greenbrier
Preferred stock – without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding		—			—
Common stock – without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 32,596 and 32,488 shares outstanding at November 30, 2019 and August 31, 2019		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		454,900			453,943
Retained earnings		871,300			867,602
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(44,392	)		(44,815	)
Total equity – Greenbrier		1,281,808			1,276,730
Noncontrolling interest		191,050			164,967
Total equity		1,472,858			1,441,697
	$	2,948,776		$	2,990,637

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019			2018
Revenue
Manufacturing	$	657,367		$	471,789
Wheels, Repair & Parts		86,608			108,543
Leasing & Services		25,384			24,191
		769,359			604,523
Cost of revenue
Manufacturing		581,912			417,805
Wheels, Repair & Parts		81,892			100,978
Leasing & Services		13,366			13,207
		677,170			531,990
Margin		92,189			72,533
Selling and administrative expense		54,364			50,432
Net gain on disposition of equipment		(3,959	)		(14,353	)
Earnings from operations		41,784			36,454
Other costs
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852			4,404
Earnings before income taxes and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		28,932			32,050
Income tax expense		(5,994	)		(9,135	)
Earnings before earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		22,938			22,915
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		1,073			467
Net earnings		24,011			23,382
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16,342	)		(5,426	)
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669		$	17,956
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.55
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.23		$	0.54
Weighted average common shares:
Basic		32,629			32,640
Diluted		33,284			33,093
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.25		$	0.25

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, unaudited)

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019			2018
Net earnings	$	24,011		$	23,382
Other comprehensive income
Translation adjustment		(1,583	)		(3,931	)
Reclassification of derivative financial instruments recognized in net earnings 1		309			469
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments 2		2,154			(2,302	)
Other (net of tax effect)		(463	)		(230	)
		417			(5,994	)
Comprehensive income		24,428			17,388
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16,336	)		(5,411	)
Comprehensive income attributable to Greenbrier	$	8,092		$	11,977

1 Net of tax effect of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

2 Net of tax effect of $0.5 million and ($0.9 million) for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statements of Equity

(In thousands, unaudited)

	Attributable to Greenbrier
	Common Stock Shares		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Equity - Greenbrier			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity			Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance August 31, 2019		32,488	$	453,943		$	867,602		$	(44,815	)	$	1,276,730		$	164,967		$	1,441,697		$	31,564
Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of ASU 2016-02 (See Note 1)		—		—			4,393			—			4,393			—			4,393			—
Net earnings		—		—			7,669			—			7,669			16,183			23,852			159
Other comprehensive income (loss), net		—		—			—			423			423			(6	)		417			—
Noncontrolling interest adjustments		—		—			—			—			—			1,736			1,736			—
Joint venture partner distribution declared		—		—			—			—			—			(3,905	)		(3,905	)		—
Consolidation of joint venture		—		—			—			—			—			12,075			12,075			—
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)		108		9,472			—			—			9,472			—			9,472			—
Unamortized restricted stock		—		(11,341	)		—			—			(11,341	)		—			(11,341	)		—
Restricted stock amortization		—		2,826			—			—			2,826			—			2,826			—
Cash dividends ($0.25 per share)		—		—			(8,364	)		—			(8,364	)		—			(8,364	)		—
Balance November 30, 2019		32,596	$	454,900		$	871,300		$	(44,392	)	$	1,281,808		$	191,050		$	1,472,858		$	31,723
	Attributable to Greenbrier
	Common Stock Shares		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Equity - Greenbrier			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity			Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance August 31, 2018		32,191	$	442,569		$	830,898		$	(23,366	)	$	1,250,101		$	134,114		$	1,384,215		$	29,768
Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of ASU 2014-09		—		—			5,461			—			5,461			—			5,461			—
Net earnings		—		—			17,956			—			17,956			6,745			24,701			(1,319	)
Other comprehensive loss, net		—		—			—			(5,979	)		(5,979	)		(15	)		(5,994	)		—
Noncontrolling interest adjustments		—		—			—			—			—			3,919			3,919			—
Joint venture partner distribution declared		—		—			—			—			—			(3,173	)		(3,173	)		—
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)		159		11,416			—			—			11,416			—			11,416			—
Unamortized restricted stock		—		(16,163	)		—			—			(16,163	)		—			(16,163	)		—
Restricted stock amortization		—		3,136			—			—			3,136			—			3,136			—
Cash dividends ($0.25 per share)		—		—			(8,297	)		—			(8,297	)		—			(8,297	)		—
Balance November 30, 2018		32,350	$	440,958		$	846,018		$	(29,345	)	$	1,257,631		$	141,590		$	1,399,221		$	28,449

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands, unaudited)

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019			2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$	24,011		$	23,382
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Deferred income taxes		(6,515	)		(2,360	)
Depreciation and amortization		29,335			20,700
Net gain on disposition of equipment		(3,959	)		(14,353	)
Accretion of debt discount		1,350			1,076
Stock based compensation expense		3,157			3,194
Noncontrolling interest adjustments		1,736			3,920
Other		(391	)		286
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable, net		58,488			54,834
Inventories		(69,662	)		(63,045	)
Leased railcars for syndication		(13,132	)		(116,726	)
Other		(37,304	)		(392	)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(47,421	)		(10,949	)
Deferred revenue		(10,012	)		3,314
Net cash used in operating activities		(70,319	)		(97,119	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of assets		27,463			34,497
Capital expenditures		(23,216	)		(28,677	)
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates		(1,500	)		(11,393	)
Cash distribution from unconsolidated affiliates and other		4,452			1,784
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		7,199			(3,789	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in revolving notes with maturities of 90 days or less		2,399			(4,840	)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable		—			225,000
Repayments of notes payable		(9,749	)		(173,453	)
Debt issuance costs		(4	)		(2,766	)
Dividends		(343	)		(467	)
Cash distribution to joint venture partner		(4,531	)		(3,185	)
Tax payments for net share settlement of restricted stock		(1,870	)		(4,747	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(14,098	)		35,542
Effect of exchange rate changes		981			(2,439	)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		(76,237	)		(67,805	)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Beginning of period		338,487			539,474
End of period	$	262,250		$	471,669
Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	253,602		$	462,797
Restricted cash		8,648			8,872
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented above	$	262,250		$	471,669
Interest	$	6,601		$	1,740
Income taxes, net	$	11,692		$	7,487
Non-cash activity
Transfer from Leased railcars for syndication and Inventories to Equipment on operating leases, net	$	55,626		$	14,304
Capital expenditures accrued in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,888		$	6,972
Change in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with dividends declared	$	8,021		$	7,830
Conversion of unconsolidated affiliate note receivable to Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	$	4,760		$	—
Change in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with cash distributions to joint venture partner	$	626		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Interim Financial Statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Greenbrier or the Company) as of November 30, 2019 and for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared to reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending August 31, 2020.

Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Management Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires judgment on the part of management to arrive at estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates may affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities within the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated and may be adjusted in future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Initial Adoption of Accounting Standards

Lease accounting

On September 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new guidance supersedes existing guidance on accounting for leases in Topic 840 and is intended to increase the transparency and comparability of accounting for lease transactions. Topic 842 requires most leases to be recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Lessor accounting remains similar to the prior model, but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and Topic 606: Contracts with Customers.

The Company adopted the provisions of the new standard using the modified retrospective adoption method, utilizing the simplified transition option available which allows entities to continue to apply the legacy guidance in Topic 840 in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients,” which allows it to not reassess under the new guidance prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight practical expedient. The Company elected to not separate lease and non-lease components. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, which means it will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for these leases with lease terms of less than twelve months. Following the adoption of Topic 842, the Company will utilize both Topic 842 and Topic 606: Contracts with Customers when evaluating retained risk of services and other performance obligations in conjunction with selling railcars with a lease attached as part of the syndication model.

As a result of adoption, the Company recognized operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities of $40.4 and $41.6 million, respectively, as of September 1, 2019. The Company also recognized an immaterial finance lease asset and lease liability. The adoption of this new standard also required the Company to eliminate deferred gains associated with certain sale-leaseback transactions. Additionally, the Company derecognized $9.3 million of existing property, plant and equipment and $12.7 million of deferred revenue for railcar transactions previously not qualifying as sales due to continuing involvement, that now qualify for sale accounting under the new guidance. The gain associated with this change in accounting, was partially offset by the recognition of a new guarantee liability. A cumulative-effect adjustment of $4.4 million was recorded as an increase to retained earnings as of September 1, 2019.

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Derivatives and Hedging

In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU 2017-12). This update improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance. The guidance expands the ability to qualify for hedge accounting for non-financial and financial risk components, reduces complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk and eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, as well as eases certain hedge effectiveness assessment requirements. The Company adopted this guidance effective September 1, 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Prospective Accounting Changes

Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13). This update introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The new guidance will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. The new guidance will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The new guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this guidance beginning September 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Note 2 – Revenue Recognition

Contract balances

Contract assets primarily consist of unbilled receivables related to marine vessel construction and repair services, for which the respective contracts do not yet permit billing at the reporting date. Contract liabilities primarily consist of customer prepayments for manufacturing, maintenance, and other management-type services, for which the Company has not yet satisfied the related performance obligations.

The opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract balances are as follows:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019		$ change
Contract assets		Inventories	$	9,045	$	10,196	$	(1,151	)
Contract liabilities 1		Deferred revenue	$	43,105	$	52,118	$	(9,013	)

1 Contract liabilities balance includes deferred revenue within the scope of Topic 606.

For the three month period ended November 30, 2019, the Company recognized $20.1 million of revenue that was included in Contract liabilities as of August 31, 2019.

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Performance obligations

As of November 30, 2019, the Company has entered into contracts with customers for which revenue has not yet been recognized. The following table outlines estimated revenue related to performance obligations wholly or partially unsatisfied, that the Company anticipates will be recognized in future periods.

(in millions)	November 30, 2019
Revenue type:
Manufacturing – Railcar sales	$	2,722.9
Manufacturing – Marine	$	80.2
Services	$	150.0
Other	$	65.2
Manufacturing – Railcars intended for syndication 1	$	298.3

1 Not a performance obligation as defined in Topic 606: Contracts with Customers

Based on current production and delivery schedules and existing contracts, approximately $1.4 billion of the Railcar sales amount is expected to be recognized in the remaining nine months of 2020 while the remaining amount is expected to be recognized through 2024. The table above excludes estimated revenue to be recognized at the Company’s Brazilian manufacturing operation, as they are accounted for under the equity method.

Revenue amounts reflected in Railcars intended for syndication may be syndicated to third parties or held in the Company’s fleet depending on a variety of factors.

Marine revenue is expected to be recognized through 2021 as vessel construction is completed.

Services includes management and maintenance services of which approximately 52% are expected to be performed through 2024 and the remaining amount through 2037.

Note 3 – Acquisitions

Manufacturing business of American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI)

On July 26, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI for a purchase price of approximately $417.1 million. In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired two railcar manufacturing facilities in Arkansas, as well as other facilities which produce a range of railcar components and parts and create enhanced vertical integration for our manufacturing operations. The purchase price included approximately $8.5 million for capital expenditures on railcar lining operations and other facility improvements. Included in the acquisition were equity interests in two railcar component manufacturing businesses which Greenbrier will account for under the equity method of accounting and recognize at their respective fair value as investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

The purchase price was funded by, and consisted of, a combination of cash on hand, the proceeds of a $300 million secured term loan, the issuance to the seller of a $50 million senior convertible note and a payable to the seller for a working capital true-up amount.

For the three months ended November 30, 2019, the operations contributed by ARI’s manufacturing business generated revenues of $103.5 million and a net loss of $2.5 million, which are reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as part of the Manufacturing segment.

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The preliminary purchase price of the net assets acquired from ARI was allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
Accounts receivable, net		27,595
Inventories		98,227
Property, plant and equipment, net		225,045
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		40,314
Intangibles and other assets, net		36,785
Goodwill		56,339
Total assets acquired		484,305
Total liabilities assumed		67,174
Net assets acquired	$	417,131

The above purchase price allocation, including the residual amount allocated to goodwill, is based on preliminary information and is subject to change as additional information is obtained related to the amounts allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. As a result of the proximity of the acquisition date to August 31, 2019 and as we did not acquire 100% of ARI, the amounts of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary. During the measurement period, which may extend up to 12 months after the date of acquisition, the Company will adjust these assets and liabilities if new information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and revised amounts will be recorded as of that date. The effect of measurement period adjustments to the estimated amounts will be reflected on a prospective basis and were not material during the three months ended November 30, 2019.

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition were recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	Fair value		Weighted average estimated useful life (in years)
Trademarks and patents	$	19,500		9
Customer and supplier relationships		16,071		7
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization		35,571
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		860
Total identified intangible assets	$	36,431

Note 4 – Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out method. Work-in-process includes material, labor and overhead. Finished goods includes completed wheels, parts and railcars not on lease or in transit. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Manufacturing supplies and raw materials	$	357,260		$	387,015
Work-in-process		184,286			156,614
Finished goods		202,780			130,576
Excess and obsolete adjustment		(10,520	)		(9,512	)
	$	733,806		$	664,693

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Note 5 – Intangibles and Other Assets, net

Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are periodically evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible and other assets balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	89,722		$	89,722
Accumulated amortization		(50,782	)		(48,850	)
Other intangibles		33,904			34,031
Accumulated amortization		(7,531	)		(6,908	)
		65,313			67,995
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		5,273			5,450
Prepaid and other assets		15,038			15,749
Operating lease ROU assets		37,229			—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248			27,967
Revolving notes issuance costs, net		4,338			4,568
Assets held for sale		3,650			3,650
Total Intangible and other assets, net	$	162,089		$	125,379

Amortization expense was $2.7 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively. Amortization expense for the years ending August 31, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 is expected to be $10.9 million, $10.9 million, $7.6 million, $6.3 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

Note 6 – Revolving Notes

Senior secured credit facilities, consisting of three components, aggregated to $705.9 million as of November 30, 2019.

As of November 30, 2019, a $600.0 million revolving line of credit, maturing June 2024, secured by substantially all the Company’s assets in the U.S. not otherwise pledged as security for term loans, was available to provide working capital and interim financing of equipment, principally for the U.S. and Mexican operations. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% or Prime plus 0.50% depending on the type of borrowing. Available borrowings under the credit facility are generally based on defined levels of inventory, receivables, property, plant and equipment and leased equipment, as well as total debt to consolidated capitalization and fixed charges coverage ratios. 

As of November 30, 2019, lines of credit totaling $55.9 million secured by certain of the Company’s European assets, with variable rates that range from Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (WIBOR) plus 1.1% to WIBOR plus 1.5% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) plus 1.1%, were available for working capital needs of the European manufacturing operations. The European lines of credit include $13.8 million of facilities which are guaranteed by the Company. European credit facilities are continually being renewed. Currently, these European credit facilities have maturities that range from June 2020 through July 2021.

As of November 30, 2019, the Company’s Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture has two lines of credit totaling $50.0 million. The first line of credit provides up to $30.0 million. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw against this facility through March 2024. The second line of credit provides up to $20.0 million, of which the Company and its joint venture partner have each guaranteed 50%. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw amounts available under this facility through June 2021.

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As of November 30, 2019, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $24.9 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $29.5 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

As of August 31, 2019, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $24.4 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $27.1 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

Note 7 – Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Trade payables	$	237,670	$	302,009
Other accrued liabilities		107,457		108,939
Operating lease liabilities		38,397		—
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		91,960		106,669
Accrued warranty		47,110		46,678
Income taxes payable		5,195		4,065
	$	527,789	$	568,360

Note 8 – Warranty Accruals

Warranty costs are estimated and charged to operations to cover a defined warranty period. The estimated warranty cost is based on the history of warranty claims for each particular product type. For new product types without a warranty history, preliminary estimates are based on historical information for similar product types. The warranty accruals, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are reviewed periodically and updated based on warranty trends and expirations of warranty periods.

Warranty accrual activity:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Balance at beginning of period	$	46,678		$	27,395
Charged to cost of revenue, net		2,378			1,441
Payments		(1,999	)		(2,184	)
Currency translation effect		53			(388	)
Balance at end of period	$	47,110		$	26,264

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Note 9 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect as appropriate, consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Other			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, August 31, 2019	$	(8,841	)	$	(34,194	)	$	(1,780	)	$	(44,815	)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		2,154			(1,577	)		(463	)		114
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		309			—			—			309
Balance, November 30, 2019	$	(6,378	)	$	(35,771	)	$	(2,243	)	$	(44,392	)

The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statements of Income, with financial statement caption, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			Financial Statement Caption
(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	241		$	488		Revenue and Cost of revenue
Interest rate swap contracts		167			144		Interest and foreign exchange
		408			632		Total before tax
		(99	)		(163	)	Income tax expense
	$	309		$	469		Net of tax

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Note 10 – Earnings Per Share

The shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share are reconciled as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding (1)		32,629		32,640
Dilutive effect of 2.875% Convertible notes (2)		—		—
Dilutive effect of 2.25% Convertible notes (3)		—		n/a
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units (4)		655		453
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093

(1) Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

(2) The dilutive effect of the 2.875% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(3) The 2.25% Convertible notes were issued in July 2019. The dilutive effect of the 2.25% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(4) Restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

Diluted EPS is calculated using the treasury stock method associated with shares underlying the 2.875% Convertible notes, 2.25% Convertible notes, restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and performance based restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved. 

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019		2018
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669	$	17,956
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.23	$	0.54

Note 11 – Stock Based Compensation

The value of stock based compensation awards is amortized as compensation expense from the date of grant through the earlier of the vesting period or in some instances the recipient’s eligible retirement date. Stock based compensation expense consists of restricted stock units, restricted stock and phantom stock units awards.

Stock based compensation expense was $3.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and $3.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018. Compensation expense is recorded in Selling and administrative expense and Cost of revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Note 12 – Derivative Instruments

Foreign operations give rise to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts with established financial institutions are utilized to hedge a portion of that risk. Interest rate swap agreements are used to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on certain debt. The Company’s foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges, and therefore the effective portion of unrealized gains and losses is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

At November 30, 2019 exchange rates, notional amounts of forward exchange contracts for the purchase of Polish Zlotys and the sale of Euros and Pound Sterling; and the purchase of Mexican Pesos and the sale of U.S. Dollars aggregated to $71.4 million. The fair value of the contracts is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Accounts payable and accrued liabilities when there is a loss, or as Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As the contracts mature at various dates through May 2022, any such gain or loss remaining will be recognized in manufacturing revenue or cost of revenue along with the related transactions. In the event that the underlying transaction does not occur or does not occur in the period designated at the inception of the hedge, the amount classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss would be reclassified to the results of operations in Interest and foreign exchange at the time of occurrence. At November 30, 2019 exchange rates, approximately $1.0 million would be reclassified to revenue or cost of revenue in the next year.

At November 30, 2019, an interest rate swap agreement maturing in September 2023 had a notional amount of $108.6 million and an interest rate swap agreement maturing June 2024 had a notional amount of $150.0 million. The fair value of the contracts are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities when there is a loss, or in Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As interest expense on the underlying debt is recognized, amounts corresponding to the interest rate swap are reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss and charged or credited to interest expense. At November 30, 2019 interest rates, approximately $1.2 million would be reclassified to interest expense in the next year.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019			November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value		Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	386	$	64	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	640	$	437
Interest rate swap contracts	Accounts receivable, net		—		—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities		7,369		10,255
		$	386	$	64		$	8,009	$	10,692
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	56	$	—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	165	$	587

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2019

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives three months ended November 30,
		2019		2018
Foreign forward exchange contract	Interest and foreign exchange	$	71	$	380

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing) three months ended November 30,
	2019			2018				2019			2018				2019			2018
Foreign forward exchange contracts	$	573		$	72		Revenue	$	(166	)	$	(256)		Revenue	$	453		$	262
Foreign forward exchange contracts		(594	)		(1,495	)	Cost of revenue		(75	)		(232	)	Cost of revenue		134			389
Interest rate swap contracts		2,719			(1,773	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(167	)		(144	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(165	)		(47	)
	$	2,698		$	(3,196	)		$	(408	)	$	(632	)		$	422		$	604

The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of the cash flow hedges are recorded and the effects of the cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018:

	For the Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019					2018
	Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity			Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity
Revenue	$	769,359	$	(166	)	$	604,523	$	(256	)
Cost of revenue		677,170		(75	)		531,990		(232	)
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		(167	)		4,404		(144	)

Note 13 – Segment Information

The Company operates in three reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; and Leasing & Services. The accounting policies of the segments are described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Performance is evaluated based on Earnings from operations. Corporate includes selling and administrative costs not directly related to goods and services and certain costs that are intertwined among segments due to our integrated business model. The Company does not allocate Interest and foreign exchange or Income tax expense for either external or internal reporting purposes. Intersegment sales and transfers are valued as if the sales or transfers were to third parties. Related revenue and margin are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not included in consolidated results in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The information in the following table is derived directly from the segments’ internal financial reports used for corporate management purposes.

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For the three months ended November 30, 2019:

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	657,367	$	97		$	657,464		$	53,143		$	(23	)	$	53,120
Wheels, Repair & Parts		86,608		5,851			92,459			1,114			(342	)		772
Leasing & Services		25,384		1,749			27,133			9,777			1,289			11,066
Eliminations		—		(7,697	)		(7,697	)		—			(924	)		(924	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(22,250	)		—			(22,250	)
	$	769,359	$	—		$	769,359		$	41,784		$	—		$	41,784

For the three months ended November 30, 2018:

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	471,789	$	6,201		$	477,990		$	36,855		$	433		$	37,288
Wheels, Repair & Parts		108,543		15,981			124,524			3,247			312			3,559
Leasing & Services		24,191		5,999			30,190			17,513			5,452			22,965
Eliminations		—		(28,181	)		(28,181	)		—			(6,197	)		(6,197	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(21,161	)		—			(21,161	)
	$	604,523	$	—		$	604,523		$	36,454		$	—		$	36,454

	Total assets
(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Manufacturing	$	1,568,338	$	1,606,571
Wheels, Repair & Parts		317,786		306,725
Leasing & Services		776,724		708,799
Unallocated		285,928		368,542
	$	2,948,776	$	2,990,637

Reconciliation of Earnings from operations to Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Earnings from operations	$	41,784	$	36,454
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		4,404
Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	$	28,932	$	32,050

Note 14 – Leases

Lessor

Equipment on operating leases is reported net of accumulated depreciation of $35.1 million and $44.2 million as of November 30, 2019 and August 31, 2019, respectively. Depreciation expense was $3.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019. In addition, certain railcar equipment leased-in by the Company on operating leases is subleased to customers under non-cancelable operating leases with lease terms ranging from one to five years. Operating lease rental revenues included in the Company’s Statement of Income for the three months ended November 30, 2019 was $11.4 million, which included $3.7 million of revenue as a result of daily, monthly or car hire utilization arrangements.

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Aggregate minimum future amounts receivable under all non-cancelable operating leases and subleases at November 30, 2019, will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020		24,502
2021		22,541
2022		21,019
2023		15,219
2024		11,371
Thereafter		22,005
	$	116,657

Lessee

The Company leases railcars, real estate, and certain equipment under operating and, to a lesser extent, finance lease arrangements. As of and for the three months ended November 30, 2019, finance leases were not a material component of the Company’s lease portfolio. The Company’s real estate and equipment leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than one year to 79 years, with some including options to extend up to 15 years. The Company recognizes a lease liability and corresponding right-of-use (ROU) asset based on the present value of lease payments. To determine the present value of lease payments, as most of its leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate is used to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement date. The Company gives consideration to its recent debt issuances as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics when estimating its incremental borrowing rate.

The components of operating lease costs were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Operating lease expense	$	3,422
Short-term lease expense		1,406
Total	$	4,828

Aggregate minimum future amounts payable under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms at November 30, 2019 will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020	$	9,355
2021		8,810
2022		5,765
2023		5,264
2024		3,814
Thereafter		10,367
Total lease payments	$	43,375
Less: Imputed interest		(4,978	)
Total lease obligations	$	38,397

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The table below presents additional information related to the Company’s leases:

Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13.8 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.2	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,641

Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies

Portland Harbor Superfund Site

The Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility is located adjacent to the Willamette River. In December 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified portions of the Willamette River bed known as the Portland Harbor, including the portion fronting the Company’s manufacturing facility, as a federal “National Priority List” or “Superfund” site due to sediment contamination (the Portland Harbor Site). The Company and more than 140 other parties have received a “General Notice” of potential liability from the EPA relating to the Portland Harbor Site. The letter advised the Company that it may be liable for the costs of investigation and remediation (which liability may be joint and several with other potentially responsible parties) as well as for natural resource damages resulting from releases of hazardous substances to the site. Ten private and public entities, including the Company (the Lower Willamette Group or LWG), signed an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) of the Portland Harbor Site under EPA oversight, and several additional entities have not signed such consent, but nevertheless contributed money to the effort. The EPA-mandated RI/FS was produced by the LWG and cost over $110 million during a 17-year period. The Company bore a percentage of the total costs incurred by the LWG in connection with the investigation. The Company’s aggregate expenditure during the 17-year period was not material. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties. The EPA issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Portland Harbor Site on January 6, 2017 and accordingly on October 26, 2017, the AOC was terminated.

Separate from the process described above, which focused on the type of remediation to be performed at the Portland Harbor Site and the schedule for such remediation, 83 parties, including the State of Oregon and the federal government, entered into a non-judicial mediation process to try to allocate costs associated with remediation of the Portland Harbor site. Approximately 110 additional parties signed tolling agreements related to such allocations. On April 23, 2009, the Company and the other AOC signatories filed suit against 69 other parties due to a possible limitations period for some such claims; Arkema Inc. et al v. A & C Foundry Products, Inc. et al, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Case #3:09-cv-453-PK. All but 12 of these parties elected to sign tolling agreements and be dismissed without prejudice, and the case has been stayed by the court until January 16, 2020. It is likely to be further stayed to allow the allocation process to continue.

The EPA’s January 6, 2017 ROD identifies a clean-up remedy that the EPA estimates will take 13 years of active remediation, followed by 30 years of monitoring with an estimated undiscounted cost of $1.7 billion. The EPA typically expects its cost estimates to be accurate within a range of -30% to +50%, but this ROD states that changes in costs are likely to occur as a result of new data it wants to collect over a 2-year period prior to final remedy design. The ROD identifies 13 Sediment Decision Units. One of the units, RM9W, includes the nearshore area of the river sediments offshore of the Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility as well as upstream and downstream of the facility. It also includes a portion of the Company’s riverbank. The ROD does not break down total remediation costs by Sediment Decision Unit. The EPA’s ROD concluded that more data was needed to better define clean-up scope and cost. On December 8, 2017, the EPA announced that Portland Harbor is one of 21 Superfund sites targeted for greater attention. On December 19, 2017, the EPA announced that it had entered a new AOC with a group of four potentially responsible parties to conduct

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additional sampling during 2018 and 2019 to provide more certainty about clean-up costs and aid the mediation process to allocate those costs. The parties to the mediation, including the Company, have agreed to help fund the additional sampling, which is now complete. The EPA has also requested that potentially responsible parties enter AOCs during 2019 agreeing to conduct remedial design studies. Some parties have signed AOCs and several other parties including the Company have engaged in discussions with EPA regarding the terms of such AOCs. The allocation process is continuing in parallel with the process to define the remediation steps.

The ROD does not address responsibility for the costs of clean-up, nor does it allocate such costs among the potentially responsible parties. Responsibility for funding and implementing the EPA’s selected cleanup remedy will be determined at an unspecified later date. Based on the investigation to date, the Company believes that it did not contribute in any material way to contamination in the river sediments or the damage of natural resources in the Portland Harbor Site and that the damage in the area of the Portland Harbor Site adjacent to its property precedes its ownership of the Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility. Because these environmental investigations are still underway, including the collection of new pre-remedial design sampling data by EPA, sufficient information is currently not available to determine the Company’s liability, if any, for the cost of any required remediation or restoration of the Portland Harbor Site or to estimate a range of potential loss. Based on the results of the pending investigations and future assessments of natural resource damages, the Company may be required to incur costs associated with additional phases of investigation or remedial action, and may be liable for damages to natural resources. In addition, the Company may be required to perform periodic maintenance dredging in order to continue to launch vessels from its launch ways in Portland, Oregon, on the Willamette River, and the river’s classification as a Superfund site could result in some limitations on future dredging and launch activities. Any of these matters could adversely affect the Company’s business and Consolidated Financial Statements, or the value of its Portland property.

On January 30, 2017 the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation sued 33 parties including the Company as well as the United States and the State of Oregon for costs it incurred in assessing alleged natural resource damages to the Columbia River from contaminants deposited in Portland Harbor. Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation v. Air Liquide America Corp., et al., United States Court for the District of Oregon Case No. 3i17-CV-00164-SB. The complaint does not specify the amount of damages the plaintiff will seek. The case has been stayed until the allocation process is concluded.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Regulation of Portland Manufacturing Operations

The Company has entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in which the Company agreed to conduct an investigation of whether, and to what extent, past or present operations at the Portland property may have released hazardous substances into the environment. The Company has also signed an Order on Consent with the DEQ to finalize the investigation of potential onsite sources of contamination that may have a release pathway to the Willamette River. Interim precautionary measures are also required in the order and the Company is discussing with the DEQ potential remedial actions which may be required. The Company’s aggregate expenditure has not been material, however the Company could incur significant expenses for remediation. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties.

Other Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

In connection with the acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI, the Company agreed to assume potential legacy liabilities (known and unknown) related to railcars manufactured by ARI. Among these potential liabilities are certain retrofit and repair obligations arising from regulatory actions by the Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads. In some cases, the seller shares with the Company the costs of these retrofit and repair obligations. The Company currently is not able to determine if any of these liabilities will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations.

From time to time, Greenbrier is involved as a defendant in litigation in the ordinary course of business, the outcomes of which cannot be predicted with certainty. While the ultimate outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that the resolution of pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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As of November 30, 2019, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating to $24.9 million associated with performance guarantees, facility leases and workers compensation insurance.

As of November 30, 2019, the Company had a $4.5 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and an $18.0 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. In the future, the Company may make loans to or provide guarantees for Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro or Greenbrier-Maxion.

Note 16 – Fair Value Measures

Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value, for this disclosure, is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 – observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;

Level 2 – inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments, which are observable, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 – unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2 (1)		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	442	$	—	$	442	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248		31,248		—		—
Cash equivalents		58,006		58,006		—		—
	$	89,696	$	89,254	$	442	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	8,174	$	—	$	8,174	$	—

(1) Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative financial instruments that are valued based on observable inputs. See Note 12 – Derivative Instruments for further discussion.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	64	$	—	$	64	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		27,967		27,967		—		—
Cash equivalents		68,100		68,100		—		—
	$	96,131	$	96,067	$	64	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	11,279	$	—	$	11,279	$	—

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Note 17 – Related Party Transactions

In June 2017, the Company purchased a 40% interest in the common equity of an entity that buys and sells railcar assets that are leased to third parties. The railcars sold to this leasing warehouse are principally built by Greenbrier. The Company accounts for this leasing warehouse investment under the equity method of accounting. As of November 30, 2019, the carrying amount of the investment was $5.2 million which is classified in Investment in unconsolidated affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Upon sale of railcars to this entity from Greenbrier, 60% of the related revenue and margin is recognized and 40% is deferred until the railcars are ultimately sold by the entity. There were no sales from this entity during the three months ended November 30, 2019. The Company recognized $4.0 million associated with railcars sold out of the leasing warehouse during the three months ended November 30, 2018. The Company also provides administrative and remarketing services to this entity and earns management fees for these services which were immaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

On November 1, 2019, the Company increased its ownership interest in Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro from 24.5% to 29.5%. This transaction included a conversion to equity of $4.8 million from a note receivable, including accrued interest, and a re-payment to the Company of $1.5 million which was used to acquire the additional 5% ownership interest. As of November 30, 2019, the Company had a remaining $4.5 million note receivable due from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and an $18.0 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net.

The Company has a 41.9% interest in Axis, LLC (Axis), a joint venture. The Company obtained its ownership interest in Axis as part of the acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI on July 26, 2019. For the three months ended November 30, 2019, the Company purchased $4.0 million of railcar components from Axis.

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

Executive Summary

We operate in three reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; and Leasing & Services. Our segments are operationally integrated. The Manufacturing segment, which currently operates from facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Poland, Romania and Turkey, produces double-stack intermodal railcars, tank cars, conventional railcars, automotive railcar products and marine vessels. The Wheels, Repair & Parts segment performs wheel and axle servicing; railcar repair, refurbishment and maintenance; as well as production of a variety of parts for the rail industry in North America. The Leasing & Services segment owns approximately 9,300 railcars and provides management services for approximately 385,000 railcars for railroads, shippers, carriers, institutional investors and other leasing and transportation companies in North America as of November 30, 2019. Through unconsolidated affiliates we produce rail and industrial components and have an ownership stake in a railcar manufacturer in Brazil and a lease financing warehouse.

Our total manufacturing backlog of railcar units, for direct sale or lease to a third party, as of November 30, 2019 was approximately 28,500 units with an estimated value of $3.09 billion. Approximately 4% of backlog units and 2% of estimated backlog value as of November 30, 2019 was associated with our Brazilian manufacturing operations which is accounted for under the equity method. Backlog units for lease may be syndicated to third parties or held in our own fleet depending on a variety of factors. Multi-year supply agreements are a part of rail industry practice. A portion of the orders included in backlog reflects an assumed product mix. Under terms of the orders, the exact mix and pricing will be determined in the future, which may impact backlog. Marine backlog as of November 30, 2019 was $80 million.

Our backlog of railcar units and marine vessels is not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. Certain orders in backlog are subject to customary documentation and completion of terms. Customers may attempt to cancel or modify orders in backlog. Subsequent to the quarter, we agreed in principle to remove 575 units in backlog in exchange for financial consideration. Historically, little variation has been experienced between the quantity ordered and the quantity actually delivered, though the timing of deliveries may be modified from time to time. We cannot guarantee that our reported backlog will convert to revenue in any particular period, if at all.

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Three Months Ended November 30, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended November 30, 2018

Overview

Revenue, cost of revenue, margin and operating profit presented below, include amounts from external parties and exclude intersegment activity that is eliminated in consolidation.

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Revenue:
Manufacturing	$	657,367		$	471,789
Wheels, Repair & Parts		86,608			108,543
Leasing & Services		25,384			24,191
		769,359			604,523
Cost of revenue:
Manufacturing		581,912			417,805
Wheels, Repair & Parts		81,892			100,978
Leasing & Services		13,366			13,207
	677,170			531,990
Margin:
Manufacturing		75,455			53,984
Wheels, Repair & Parts		4,716			7,565
Leasing & Services		12,018			10,984
		92,189			72,533
Selling and administrative		54,364			50,432
Net gain on disposition of equipment		(3,959	)		(14,353	)
Earnings from operations		41,784			36,454
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852			4,404
Earnings before income taxes and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		28,932			32,050
Income tax expense		(5,994	)		(9,135	)
Earnings before earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		22,938			22,915
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		1,073			467
Net earnings		24,011			23,382
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16,342	)		(5,426	)
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669		$	17,956
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.23		$	0.54

Performance for our segments is evaluated based on Earnings from operations (operating profit). Corporate includes selling and administrative costs not directly related to goods and services and certain costs that are intertwined among segments due to our integrated business model. Management does not allocate Interest and foreign exchange or Income tax expense for either external or internal reporting purposes.

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Operating profit (loss):
Manufacturing	$	53,143		$	36,855
Wheels, Repair & Parts		1,114			3,247
Leasing & Services		9,777			17,513
Corporate		(22,250	)		(21,161	)
	$41,784			$36,454

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Consolidated Results

	Three Months Ended November 30,						Increase			%
(In thousands)	2019			2018			(Decrease)			Change
Revenue	$	769,359		$	604,523		$	164,836			27.3	%
Cost of revenue	$	677,170		$	531,990		$	145,180			27.3	%
Margin (%)		12.0	%		12.0	%		—			*
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669		$	17,956		$	(10,287	)		(57.3	%)

* Not meaningful

As of July 26, 2019, the consolidated results included the results of the manufacturing business of ARI. This contributed to the increase in revenue and cost of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the prior year.

Through our integrated business model, we provide a broad range of custom products and services in each of our segments, which have various average selling prices and margins. The demand for and mix of products and services delivered changes from period to period, which causes fluctuations in our results of operations.

The 27.3% increase in revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily due to a 39.3% increase in Manufacturing revenue primarily attributed to a 40.5% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries. This was partially offset by a 20.2% decrease in Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue primarily due to lower wheelset and component volumes due to lower demand, lower repair revenue primarily from four fewer shops in the current period and a decrease in scrap metal pricing.

The 27.3% increase in cost of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily due to a 39.3% increase in Manufacturing cost of revenue primarily attributed to a 40.5% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries. This was partially offset by an 18.9% decrease in Wheels, Repair & Parts cost of revenue primarily due to lower costs associated with a reduction in wheelset and component volumes and lower costs from four fewer repair shops in the current period.

Margin as a percentage of revenue was 12.0% for both the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018. The overall margin as a percentage of revenue was positively impacted by an increase in Manufacturing margin to 11.5% from 11.4% primarily attributed to a change in product mix partially offset by operating inefficiencies at some of our manufacturing facilities. The overall margin as a percentage of revenue was negatively impacted by a decrease in Wheels, Repair & Parts margin to 5.4% from 7.0% primarily attributed to operating at lower volumes and a decrease in scrap metal pricing.

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier is impacted by our operating activities and noncontrolling interest associated with our 50/50 joint venture at one of our Mexican railcar manufacturing facilities and our 75% interest in Greenbrier-Astra Rail, both of which we consolidate for financial reporting purposes. The $10.3 million decrease in Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to an increase in Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, which is deducted from Net earnings. The decrease in Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier was also due to a reduction in Net gain on disposition of equipment and an increase in Interest and foreign exchange primarily due a change in the Mexican Peso relative to the U.S. Dollar and interest expense associated with our $300 million of senior term debt issued in July 2019. These were partially offset by an increase in margin primarily attributed to a 40.5% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries.

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Manufacturing Segment

	Three Months Ended November 30,						Increase			%
(In thousands)	2019			2018			(Decrease)			Change
Revenue	$	657,367		$	471,789		$	185,578			39.3	%
Cost of revenue	$	581,912		$	417,805		$	164,107			39.3	%
Margin (%)		11.5	%		11.4	%		0.1	%		*
Operating profit ($)	$	53,143		$	36,855		$	16,288			44.2	%
Operating profit (%)		8.1	%		7.8	%		0.3	%		*
Deliveries		5,900			4,200			1,700			40.5	%

* Not meaningful

As of July 26, 2019, the Manufacturing segment included the results of the manufacturing business of ARI which is consolidated for financial reporting purposes. This contributed to the increase in Manufacturing revenue and cost of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the prior year.

Manufacturing revenue increased $185.6 million or 39.3% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase in revenue was primarily attributed to a 40.5% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries. Manufacturing revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 included $103.5 million in revenue associated with the acquired manufacturing business of ARI.

Manufacturing cost of revenue increased $164.1 million or 39.3% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase in cost of revenue was primarily attributed to a 40.5% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries. Manufacturing cost of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 included $106.1 million in costs associated with the acquired manufacturing business of ARI.

Manufacturing margin as a percentage of revenue increased 0.1% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase was primarily attributed to a change in product mix partially offset by operating inefficiencies at our recently acquired manufacturing facilities.

Manufacturing operating profit increased $16.3 million or 44.2% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase was primarily attributed to an increase in the volume of railcar deliveries. This was partially offset by operating inefficiencies and integration and acquisition-related expenses from the newly acquired manufacturing business of ARI.

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Wheels, Repair & Parts Segment

	Three Months Ended November 30,						Increase (Decrease)			% Change
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Revenue	$	86,608		$	108,543		$	(21,935	)		(20.2	%)
Cost of revenue	$	81,892		$	100,978		$	(19,086	)		(18.9	%)
Margin (%)		5.4	%		7.0	%		(1.6	%)		*
Operating profit ($)	$	1,114		$	3,247		$	(2,133	)		(65.7	%)
Operating profit (%)		1.3	%		3.0	%		(1.7	%)		*

* Not meaningful

Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue decreased $21.9 million or 20.2% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower wheelset and component volumes due to lower demand, lower repair revenue primarily from four fewer shops in the current period and a decrease in scrap metal pricing.

Wheels, Repair & Parts cost of revenue decreased $19.1 million or 18.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower costs associated with a reduction in wheelset and component volumes and four fewer repair shops in the current period.

Wheels, Repair & Parts margin as a percentage of revenue decreased 1.6% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily attributed to operating at lower volumes and a decrease in scrap metal pricing.

Wheels, Repair & Parts operating profit decreased $2.1 million or 65.7% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in volumes and a decrease in scrap metal pricing.

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Leasing & Services Segment

	Three Months Ended November 30,						Increase (Decrease)			% Change
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Revenue	$	25,384		$	24,191		$	1,193			4.9	%
Cost of revenue	$	13,366		$	13,207		$	159			1.2	%
Margin (%)		47.3	%		45.4	%		1.9	%		*
Operating profit ($)	$	9,777		$	17,513		$	(7,736	)		(44.2	%)
Operating profit (%)		38.5	%		72.4	%		(33.9	%)		*

* Not meaningful

The Leasing & Services segment generates revenue from leasing railcars from its lease fleet, providing various management services, interim rent on leased railcars for syndication, and the sale of railcars purchased from third parties with the intent to resell them. The gross proceeds from the sale of these railcars are recorded in revenue and the costs of purchasing these railcars are recorded in cost of revenue.

Leasing & Services revenue increased $1.2 million or 4.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase was primarily attributed to higher leasing revenue from our lease fleet and an increase in management services revenue.

Leasing & Services cost of revenue increased $0.2 million or 1.2% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher costs associated with an increase in management services activity.

Leasing & Services margin as a percentage of revenue increased 1.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase in margin was primarily attributed to lower transportation costs.

Leasing & Services operating profit decreased $7.7 million or 44.2% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease was primarily attributed to a $7.5 million decrease in net gain on disposition of equipment.

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Selling and Administrative Expense

	Three Months Ended November 30,				Increase (Decrease)		% Change
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Selling and administrative expense	$	54,364	$	50,432	$	3,932		7.8	%

Selling and administrative expense was $54.4 million or 7.1% of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to $50.4 million or 8.3% of revenue for the prior comparable period. The $3.9 million increase was primarily attributed to $3.0 million from the addition of the manufacturing business of ARI selling and administrative costs and a $0.9 million increase in employee related costs.

Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

Net gain on disposition of equipment was $4.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to $14.4 million for the prior comparable period. Net gain on disposition of equipment primarily includes the sale of assets from our lease fleet (Equipment on operating leases, net) that are periodically sold in the normal course of business in order to take advantage of market conditions and to manage risk and liquidity; and disposition of property, plant and equipment.

Other Costs

Interest and foreign exchange expense was composed of the following:

	Three Months Ended November 30,					Increase (Decrease)
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Interest and foreign exchange:
Interest and other expense	$	10,239	$	7,165		$	3,074
Foreign exchange (gain) loss		2,613		(2,761	)		5,374
	$	12,852	$	4,404		$	8,448

The $8.4 million increase in interest and foreign exchange expense from the prior comparable period was primarily attributed to a $2.6 million foreign exchange loss for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to a $2.8 million foreign exchange gain in the prior comparable period. The change in foreign exchange (gain) loss was primarily attributed to the change in the Mexican Peso relative to the U.S. Dollar. The increase in interest and foreign exchange expense was also due to interest expense associated with our $300 million of senior term debt issued in July 2019.

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Income Tax

The effective tax rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019 was 20.7% compared to a 28.5% rate for the three months ended November 30, 2018. The decrease in the effective rate from the prior year was primarily attributable to favorable foreign tax discrete items in the current year versus unfavorable discrete items in the first quarter of 2019. Excluding the impact of discrete items in both periods, the effective tax rate was 24.0% for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to 24.3% in the prior comparable period.

The effective tax rate can fluctuate year-to-year due to changes in the mix of foreign and domestic pre-tax earnings. It can also fluctuate with changes in the proportion of pre-tax earnings attributable to our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture. The joint venture is treated as a partnership for tax purposes and, as a result, the partnership’s entire pre-tax earnings are included in Earnings before income taxes and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, whereas only our 50% share of the tax is included in Income tax expense.

Earnings From Unconsolidated Affiliates

Through unconsolidated affiliates we produce rail and industrial components and have an ownership stake in a railcar manufacturer in Brazil and a lease financing warehouse.

Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates was $1.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018. The increase was primarily related to earnings from our investment in Axis, a joint venture that manufactures and sells axles to its joint venture partners. We obtained our ownership interest in Axis as part of the acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI on July 26, 2019.

Noncontrolling Interest

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest was $16.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to $5.4 million in the prior comparable period, which primarily represents our joint venture partner’s share in the results of operations of our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture, adjusted for intercompany sales, and our European partner’s share of the results of our European operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(70,319	)	$	(97,119	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		7,199			(3,789	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(14,098	)		35,542
Effect of exchange rate changes		981			(2,439	)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	(76,237	)	$	(67,805	)

We have been financed through cash generated from operations and borrowings. At November 30, 2019, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $262.3 million, a decrease of $76.2 million from $338.5 million at August 31, 2019.

The change in cash used in operating activities for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily due to a change in cash flows associated with leased railcars for syndication and a net change in working capital.

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities primarily related to investment activity with our unconsolidated affiliates and capital expenditures net of proceeds from the sale of assets. The change in cash provided by (used in) investing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to a decrease of investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates.

Capital expenditures totaled $23.2 million and $28.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Manufacturing capital expenditures were approximately $18.8 million and $17.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Capital expenditures for Manufacturing are expected to be approximately $95 million in 2020 and primarily relate to enhancements of our existing manufacturing facilities. Wheels, Repair & Parts capital expenditures were approximately $1.5 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Capital expenditures for Wheels, Repair & Parts are expected to be approximately $15 million in 2020 for enhancements of our existing facilities. Leasing & Services and corporate capital expenditures were approximately $2.9 million and $9.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Leasing & Services and corporate capital expenditures for 2020 are expected to be approximately $30 million. Proceeds from sales of leased railcar equipment are expected to be $95 million for 2020. Assets from our lease fleet are periodically sold in the normal course of business in order to take advantage of market conditions and to manage risk and liquidity.

Proceeds from the sale of assets, which primarily related to sales of railcars from our lease fleet within Leasing & Services, were approximately $27.5 million and $34.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The change in cash provided by (used in) financing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2018 was primarily attributed to a decrease in the proceeds of debt, net of repayments and a change in the net activities with joint venture partners.

A quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share was declared on January 7, 2020, which was an increase from $0.25 per share.

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The Board of Directors has authorized our company to repurchase shares of our common stock. In January 2019, the expiration date of this share repurchase program was extended from March 31, 2019 to March 31, 2021 and the amount remaining for repurchase was increased from $88 million to $100 million. Under the share repurchase program, shares of common stock may be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time to time. The timing and amount of purchases will be based upon market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares in any period. 

Senior secured credit facilities, consisting of three components, aggregated to $705.9 million as of November 30, 2019. We had an aggregate of $342.4 million available to draw down under committed credit facilities as of November 30, 2019. This amount consists of $266.0 million available on the North American credit facility, $26.4 million on the European credit facilities and $50.0 million on the Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture credit facilities.

As of November 30, 2019, a $600.0 million revolving line of credit, maturing June 2024, secured by substantially all of our assets in the U.S. not otherwise pledged as security for term loans, was available to provide working capital and interim financing of equipment, principally for the U.S. and Mexican operations. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% or Prime plus 0.50% depending on the type of borrowing. Available borrowings under the credit facility are generally based on defined levels of inventory, receivables, property, plant and equipment and leased equipment, as well as total debt to consolidated capitalization and fixed charges coverage ratios. 

As of November 30, 2019, lines of credit totaling $55.9 million secured by certain of our European assets, with variable rates that range from Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (WIBOR) plus 1.1% to WIBOR plus 1.5% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) plus 1.1%, were available for working capital needs of our European manufacturing operations. The European lines of credit include a $13.8 million facility which is guaranteed by us. European credit facilities are continually being renewed. Currently, these European credit facilities have maturities that range from June 2020 through July 2021.

As of November 30, 2019, our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture had two lines of credit totaling $50.0 million. The first line of credit provides up to $30.0 million. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw against this facility through March 2024. The second line of credit provides up to $20.0 million, of which we and our joint venture partner have each guaranteed 50%. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw amounts available under this facility through June 2021.

As of November 30, 2019, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $24.9 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $29.5 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

The revolving and operating lines of credit, along with notes payable, contain covenants with respect to us and our various subsidiaries, the most restrictive of which, among other things, limit our ability to: incur additional indebtedness or guarantees; pay dividends or repurchase stock; enter into capital leases; create liens; sell assets; engage in transactions with affiliates, including joint ventures and non U.S. subsidiaries, including but not limited to loans, advances, equity investments and guarantees; enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of substantially all our assets; and enter into new lines of business. The covenants also require certain maximum ratios of debt to total capitalization and minimum levels of fixed charges (interest plus rent) coverage. As of November 30, 2019, we were in compliance with all such restrictive covenants.

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From time to time, we may seek to repurchase or otherwise retire or exchange securities, including outstanding notes, borrowings and equity securities, and take other steps to reduce our debt or otherwise improve our balance sheet. These actions may include open market repurchases, unsolicited or solicited privately negotiated transactions or other retirements, repurchases or exchanges. Such retirements, repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prevailing market conditions, trading levels of our debt, our liquidity requirements and contractual restrictions, if applicable. The amounts involved in any such transactions may, individually or in the aggregate, be material and may involve all or a portion of a particular series of notes or other indebtedness which may reduce the float and impact the trading market of notes or other indebtedness which remain outstanding.

We have global operations that conduct business in their local currencies as well as other currencies. To mitigate the exposure to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts with established financial institutions to protect the margin on a portion of foreign currency sales in firm backlog. Given the strong credit standing of the counterparties, no provision has been made for credit loss due to counterparty non-performance.

As of November 30, 2019, we had a $4.5 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, our unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and an $18.0 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, our unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. In the future, we may make loans to or provide guarantees for Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro or Greenbrier-Maxion.

We expect existing funds and cash generated from operations, together with proceeds from financing activities including borrowings under existing credit facilities and long-term financings, to be sufficient to fund expected debt repayments, working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, additional investments in our unconsolidated affiliates and dividends during the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not currently have off balance sheet arrangements that have or are likely to have a material current or future effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires judgment on the part of management to arrive at estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates may affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities within the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated and may be adjusted in future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income taxes  – The asset and liability method is used to account for income taxes. We are required to estimate the timing of the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities, make assumptions about the future deductibility of deferred tax assets and assess deferred tax liabilities based on enacted law and tax rates for each tax jurisdiction to determine the amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary effects of differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial statement and income tax reporting purposes. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that will more likely than not be realized. We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on whether evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as this requires us to estimate the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. Changes in tax law or court interpretations may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.

Warranty accruals – Warranty costs to cover a defined warranty period are estimated and charged to operations. The estimated warranty cost is based on historical warranty claims for each particular product type. For new product types without a warranty history, preliminary estimates are based on historical information for similar product types. These estimates are inherently uncertain as they are based on historical data for existing products and judgment for new products. If warranty claims are made in the current period for issues that have not historically been the subject of warranty claims and were not taken into consideration in establishing the accrual or if claims for issues already considered in establishing the accrual exceed expectations, warranty expense may exceed the accrual for that particular product. Conversely, there is the possibility that claims may be lower than estimates. The warranty accrual is periodically reviewed and updated based on warranty trends. However, as we cannot predict future claims, the potential exists for the difference in any one reporting period to be material.

Environmental costs – At times we may be involved in various proceedings related to environmental matters. We estimate future costs for known environmental remediation requirements and accrue for them when it is probable that we have incurred a liability and the related costs can be reasonably estimated based on currently available information. If further developments in or resolution of an environmental matter result in facts and circumstances that are significantly different than the assumptions used to develop these reserves, the accrual for environmental remediation could be materially understated or overstated. Adjustments to these liabilities are made when additional information becomes available that affects the estimated costs to study or remediate any environmental issues or when expenditures for which reserves are established are made. Due to the uncertain nature of environmental matters, there can be no assurance that we will not become involved in future litigation or other proceedings or, if we were found to be responsible or liable in any litigation or proceeding, that such costs would not be material to us.

Revenue recognition – We measure revenue at the amounts that reflect the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring control of goods and services to customers. We recognize revenue either at the point in time or over the period of time that performance obligations to customers are satisfied. Payment terms vary by segment and product type and are generally due within normal commercial terms. Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations (e.g. railcars, maintenance, management services, etc.). For such arrangements, we allocate revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We have disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers into categories which describe the principal activities from which we generate our revenues.

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Manufacturing

Railcars are manufactured in accordance with contracts with customers. We recognize revenue upon our customers’ acceptance of the completed railcars at a specified delivery point. From time to time, we enter into multi-year supply agreements. Each railcar delivery is considered a distinct performance obligation, such that the amounts that are recognized as revenue following railcar delivery are generally not subject to change.

We typically recognize marine vessel manufacturing revenue over time using the cost input method, based on progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. This method best depicts our performance in completing the construction of the marine vessel for the customer and is consistent with the percentage of completion method used prior to the adoption of Topic 606.

Wheels, Repair & Parts

We operate a network of wheel, repair and parts shops in North America that provide complete wheelset reconditioning and railcar repair services.

Wheels revenue is recognized when wheelsets are shipped to the customer or when consumed by customers in the case of consignment arrangements. Parts revenue is recognized upon shipment of the parts to the customers.

Repair revenue is typically recognized over time using the cost input method, based on progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. This method best depicts our performance in repairing the railcars for the customer. Repair services are typically completed in less than 90 days.

Leasing & Services

We own a fleet of new and used railcars which are leased to third-party customers. Lease revenue is recognized over the lease-term in the period in which it is earned.

Syndication transactions represent new and used railcars which have been placed on lease to a customer and which we intend to sell to an investor with the lease attached. At the time of such sale, revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars that we have manufactured are recognized in the Manufacturing segment; while revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars which were obtained from a third-party with the intent to resell them and subsequently sold, are recognized in the Leasing & Services segment.

We enter into multi-year contracts to provide management and maintenance services to customers for which revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term as a stand-ready obligation. Costs to fulfill these contracts are recognized as incurred.

Impairment of long-lived assets – When changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of certain long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the assets are evaluated for impairment. If the forecast of undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the assets to fair value would be recognized in the current period. These estimates are based on the best information available at the time of the impairment and could be materially different if circumstances change. If the forecast of undiscounted future cash flows exceeds the carrying amount of the assets it would indicate that the assets were not impaired.

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets – We periodically acquire businesses in purchase transactions in which the allocation of the purchase price may result in the recognition of goodwill and other intangible assets. The determination of the value of such intangible assets requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates affect the amount of future period amortization and possible impairment charges.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually during the third quarter. The provisions of ASC 350 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, require that we perform this test by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows which incorporates expected revenue and margins and the use of discount rates.

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Under the market approach, we estimate the fair value based on observed market multiples for comparable businesses. An impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An impairment loss cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested more frequently if changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events indicates that a potential impairment exists. When changes in circumstances, such as a decline in the market price of our common stock, changes in demand or in the numerous variables associated with the judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the appropriate valuation of goodwill indicate the carrying amount of certain indefinite lived assets may not be recoverable, the assets are evaluated for impairment. If actual operating results were to differ from these assumptions, it may result in an impairment of our goodwill.

Our goodwill balance was $129.5 million as of November 30, 2019 of which $86.2 million related to our Manufacturing segment and $43.3 million related to our Wheels, Repair & Parts segment.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We have global operations that conduct business in their local currencies as well as other currencies. To mitigate the exposure to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of each entity, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to protect revenue or margin on a portion of forecast foreign currency sales and expenses. At November 30, 2019 exchange rates, notional amounts of forward exchange contracts for the purchase of Polish Zlotys and the sale of Euros and Pound Sterling; and the purchase of Mexican Pesos and the sale of U.S. Dollars aggregated to $71.4 million. Because of the variety of currencies in which purchases and sales are transacted and the interaction between currency rates, it is not possible to predict the impact a movement in a single foreign currency exchange rate would have on future operating results.

In addition to exposure to transaction gains or losses, we are also exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to the net asset position of our foreign subsidiaries. At November 30, 2019, net assets of foreign subsidiaries aggregated $157.2 million and a 10% strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to the foreign currencies would result in a decrease in equity of $15.7 million, or 1.2% of Total equity – Greenbrier. This calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same direction relative to the U.S. Dollar.

Interest Rate Risk

We have managed a portion of our variable rate debt with interest rate swap agreements, effectively converting $258.6 million of variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. As a result, we are exposed to interest rate risk relating to our revolving debt and a portion of term debt, which are at variable rates. At November 30, 2019, 66% of our outstanding debt had fixed rates and 34% had variable rates. At November 30, 2019, a uniform 10% increase in variable interest rates would result in approximately $0.6 million of additional annual interest expense.

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In the three months ended November 30, 2019, the Company implemented controls relating to the adoption of the new lease accounting standard (ASC 842: Leases). There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended November 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information disclosed in Note 15 to Consolidated Financial Statements, Part I of this quarterly report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2019. There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2019.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The share repurchase program has an expiration date of March 31, 2021 and the amount remaining for repurchase is $100 million. Under the share repurchase program, shares of common stock may be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time to time. The timing and amount of purchases will be based upon market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares in any period. 

There were no shares repurchased under the share repurchase program during the three months ended November 30, 2019.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share (Including Commissions)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or Programs		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
September 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019		—		—		—	$	100,000,000
October 1, 2019 – October 31, 2019		—		—		—	$	100,000,000
November 1, 2019 – November 30, 2019		—		—		—	$	100,000,000
		—				—

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Item 6. Exhibits

(a) List of Exhibits:

31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a – 14 (a).
31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a – 14 (a).
32.1	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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SIGNATURES

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.

		THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
Date:	January 8, 2020	By:	/s/ Adrian J. Downes
			Adrian J. Downes
			Senior Vice President,
			Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William A. Furman, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 8, 2020

/s/ William A. Furman

William A. Furman

Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS (cont’d)

I, Adrian J. Downes, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 8, 2020

/s/ Adrian J. Downes

Adrian J. Downes

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-32.1

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Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date therein specified (the “Report”), I, William A. Furman, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: January 8, 2020

  /s/ William A. Furman

William A. Furman

Chief Executive Officer

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EX-32.2

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Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date therein specified (the “Report”), I, Adrian J. Downes, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: January 8, 2020

  /s/ Adrian J. Downes

Adrian J. Downes

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$ 7,669	$ 17,956
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding	33,284	33,093
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.23	$ 0.54

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	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
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Ending balance	1,281,808
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(8,841)
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Ending balance	(6,378)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
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Ending balance	(35,771)
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Ending balance	(2,243)
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Beginning balance	(44,815)
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Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 3,641

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Intangibles and Other Assets, net

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Intangibles and Other Assets, net

Note 5 – Intangibles and Other Assets, net

Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are periodically evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible and other assets balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	89,722		$	89,722
Accumulated amortization		(50,782	)		(48,850	)
Other intangibles		33,904			34,031
Accumulated amortization		(7,531	)		(6,908	)
		65,313			67,995
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		5,273			5,450
Prepaid and other assets		15,038			15,749
Operating lease ROU assets		37,229			—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248			27,967
Revolving notes issuance costs, net		4,338			4,568
Assets held for sale		3,650			3,650
Total Intangible and other assets, net	$	162,089		$	125,379

Amortization expense was $2.7 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively. Amortization expense for the years ending August 31, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 is expected to be $10.9 million, $10.9 million, $7.6 million, $6.3 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

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Interim Financial Statements

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Interim Financial Statements

Note 1 – Interim Financial Statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Greenbrier or the Company) as of November 30, 2019 and for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared to reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending August 31, 2020.

Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Management Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires judgment on the part of management to arrive at estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates may affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities within the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated and may be adjusted in future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Initial Adoption of Accounting Standards

Lease accounting

On September 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new guidance supersedes existing guidance on accounting for leases in Topic 840 and is intended to increase the transparency and comparability of accounting for lease transactions. Topic 842 requires most leases to be recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Lessor accounting remains similar to the prior model, but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and Topic 606: Contracts with Customers.

The Company adopted the provisions of the new standard using the modified retrospective adoption method, utilizing the simplified transition option available which allows entities to continue to apply the legacy guidance in Topic 840 in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients,” which allows it to not reassess under the new guidance prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight practical expedient. The Company elected to not separate lease and non-lease components. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, which means it will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for these leases with lease terms of less than twelve months. Following the adoption of Topic 842, the Company will utilize both Topic 842 and Topic 606: Contracts with Customers when evaluating retained risk of services and other performance obligations in conjunction with selling railcars with a lease attached as part of the syndication model.

As a result of adoption, the Company recognized operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities of $40.4 and $41.6 million, respectively, as of September 1, 2019. The Company also recognized an immaterial finance lease asset and lease liability. The adoption of this new standard also required the Company to eliminate deferred gains associated with certain sale-leaseback transactions. Additionally, the Company derecognized $9.3 million of existing property, plant and equipment and $12.7 million of deferred revenue for railcar transactions previously not qualifying as sales due to continuing involvement, that now qualify for sale accounting under the new guidance. The gain associated with this change in accounting, was partially offset by the recognition of a new guarantee liability. A cumulative-effect adjustment of $4.4 million was recorded as an increase to retained earnings as of September 1, 2019.

Derivatives and Hedging

In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU 2017-12). This update improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance. The guidance expands the ability to qualify for hedge accounting for non-financial and financial risk components, reduces complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk and eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, as well as eases certain hedge effectiveness assessment requirements. The Company adopted this guidance effective September 1, 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Prospective Accounting Changes

Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13). This update introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The new guidance will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. The new guidance will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The new guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this guidance beginning September 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Note 9 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect as appropriate, consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Other			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, August 31, 2019	$	(8,841	)	$	(34,194	)	$	(1,780	)	$	(44,815	)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		2,154			(1,577	)		(463	)		114
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		309			—			—			309
Balance, November 30, 2019	$	(6,378	)	$	(35,771	)	$	(2,243	)	$	(44,392	)

The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statements of Income, with financial statement caption, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			Financial Statement Caption
(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	241		$	488		Revenue and Cost of revenue
Interest rate swap contracts		167			144		Interest and foreign exchange
		408			632		Total before tax
		(99	)		(163	)	Income tax expense
	$	309		$	469		Net of tax

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect as appropriate, consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Other			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, August 31, 2019	$	(8,841	)	$	(34,194	)	$	(1,780	)	$	(44,815	)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		2,154			(1,577	)		(463	)		114
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		309			—			—			309
Balance, November 30, 2019	$	(6,378	)	$	(35,771	)	$	(2,243	)	$	(44,392	)

Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statements of Income, with financial statement caption, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			Financial Statement Caption
(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	241		$	488		Revenue and Cost of revenue
Interest rate swap contracts		167			144		Interest and foreign exchange
		408			632		Total before tax
		(99	)		(163	)	Income tax expense
	$	309		$	469		Net of tax

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Leases (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Operating leases of lessor

Aggregate minimum future amounts receivable under all non-cancelable operating leases and subleases at November 30, 2019, will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020		24,502
2021		22,541
2022		21,019
2023		15,219
2024		11,371
Thereafter		22,005
	$	116,657

Operating lease costs

The components of operating lease costs were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Operating lease expense	$	3,422
Short-term lease expense		1,406
Total	$	4,828

Operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms

Aggregate minimum future amounts payable under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms at November 30, 2019 will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020	$	9,355
2021		8,810
2022		5,765
2023		5,264
2024		3,814
Thereafter		10,367
Total lease payments	$	43,375
Less: Imputed interest		(4,978	)
Total lease obligations	$	38,397

Additional information related to the Company's leases

The table below presents additional information related to the Company’s leases:

Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13.8 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.2	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,641

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 253,602	$ 329,684
Restricted cash	8,648	8,803
Accounts receivable, net	313,786	373,383
Inventories	733,806	664,693
Leased railcars for syndication	135,319	182,269
Equipment on operating leases, net	396,187	366,688
Property, plant and equipment, net	730,730	717,973
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	85,141	91,818
Intangibles and other assets, net	162,089	125,379
Goodwill	129,468	129,947
Total assets	2,948,776	2,990,637
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	29,502	27,115
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	527,789	568,360
Deferred income taxes	9,417	13,946
Deferred revenue	59,657	85,070
Notes payable, net	817,830	822,885
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest	31,723	31,564
Greenbrier
Preferred stock – without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock – without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 32,596 and 32,488 shares outstanding at November 30, 2019 and August 31, 2019
Additional paid-in capital	454,900	453,943
Retained earnings	871,300	867,602
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(44,392)	(44,815)
Total equity – Greenbrier	1,281,808	1,276,730
Noncontrolling interest	191,050	164,967
Total equity	1,472,858	1,441,697
Liabilities and Equity	$ 2,948,776	$ 2,990,637

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Related Party Transactions

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Related Party Transactions

Note 17 – Related Party Transactions

In June 2017, the Company purchased a 40% interest in the common equity of an entity that buys and sells railcar assets that are leased to third parties. The railcars sold to this leasing warehouse are principally built by Greenbrier. The Company accounts for this leasing warehouse investment under the equity method of accounting. As of November 30, 2019, the carrying amount of the investment was $5.2 million which is classified in Investment in unconsolidated affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Upon sale of railcars to this entity from Greenbrier, 60% of the related revenue and margin is recognized and 40% is deferred until the railcars are ultimately sold by the entity. There were no sales from this entity during the three months ended November 30, 2019. The Company recognized $4.0 million associated with railcars sold out of the leasing warehouse during the three months ended November 30, 2018. The Company also provides administrative and remarketing services to this entity and earns management fees for these services which were immaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

On November 1, 2019, the Company increased its ownership interest in Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro from 24.5% to 29.5%. This transaction included a conversion to equity of $4.8 million from a note receivable, including accrued interest, and a re-payment to the Company of $1.5 million which was used to acquire the additional 5% ownership interest. As of November 30, 2019, the Company had a remaining $4.5 million note receivable due from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and an $18.0 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net.

The Company has a 41.9% interest in Axis, LLC (Axis), a joint venture. The Company obtained its ownership interest in Axis as part of the acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI on July 26, 2019. For the three months ended November 30, 2019, the Company purchased $4.0 million of railcar components from Axis.

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Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Segment Information

Note 13 – Segment Information

The Company operates in three reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; and Leasing & Services. The accounting policies of the segments are described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Performance is evaluated based on Earnings from operations. Corporate includes selling and administrative costs not directly related to goods and services and certain costs that are intertwined among segments due to our integrated business model. The Company does not allocate Interest and foreign exchange or Income tax expense for either external or internal reporting purposes. Intersegment sales and transfers are valued as if the sales or transfers were to third parties. Related revenue and margin are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not included in consolidated results in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The information in the following table is derived directly from the segments’ internal financial reports used for corporate management purposes.

For the three months ended November 30, 2019:

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	657,367	$	97		$	657,464		$	53,143		$	(23	)	$	53,120
Wheels, Repair & Parts		86,608		5,851			92,459			1,114			(342	)		772
Leasing & Services		25,384		1,749			27,133			9,777			1,289			11,066
Eliminations		—		(7,697	)		(7,697	)		—			(924	)		(924	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(22,250	)		—			(22,250	)
	$	769,359	$	—		$	769,359		$	41,784		$	—		$	41,784

For the three months ended November 30, 2018:

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	471,789	$	6,201		$	477,990		$	36,855		$	433		$	37,288
Wheels, Repair & Parts		108,543		15,981			124,524			3,247			312			3,559
Leasing & Services		24,191		5,999			30,190			17,513			5,452			22,965
Eliminations		—		(28,181	)		(28,181	)		—			(6,197	)		(6,197	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(21,161	)		—			(21,161	)
	$	604,523	$	—		$	604,523		$	36,454		$	—		$	36,454

	Total assets
(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Manufacturing	$	1,568,338	$	1,606,571
Wheels, Repair & Parts		317,786		306,725
Leasing & Services		776,724		708,799
Unallocated		285,928		368,542
	$	2,948,776	$	2,990,637

Reconciliation of Earnings from operations to Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Earnings from operations	$	41,784	$	36,454
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		4,404
Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	$	28,932	$	32,050

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Reclassification of derivative financial instruments recognized in net earnings (loss), tax	$ 0.1	$ 0.2
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments, tax	$ 0.5	$ (0.9)

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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 769,359	$ 604,523
Earnings (loss) from operations		41,784	36,454
Manufacturing
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue		657,367	471,789
Earnings (loss) from operations		53,143	$ 36,855
American Railcar Industries
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination estimated gross purchase price	$ 417,100
Business combination consideration transferred for capital expenditures	$ 8,500
Business combination description of voting rights acquired	we did not acquire 100% of ARI
Senior term debt		300,000
Convertible senior notes		50,000
American Railcar Industries | Manufacturing
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue		103,500
Earnings (loss) from operations		$ (2,500)

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Intangibles and Other Assets, Net - Identifiable Intangible and Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Sep. 01, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Intangibles and Other Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	$ 65,313		$ 67,995
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	5,273		5,450
Prepaid and other assets	15,038		15,749
Operating lease ROU assets	37,229	$ 40,400
Nonqualified savings plan investments	31,248		27,967
Revolving notes issuance costs, net	4,338		4,568
Assets held for sale	3,650		3,650
Total Intangible and other assets, net	162,089		125,379
Customer Relationships
Intangibles and Other Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets gross	89,722		89,722
Accumulated amortization	(50,782)		(48,850)
Other Intangible Assets
Intangibles and Other Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets gross	33,904		34,031
Accumulated amortization	$ (7,531)		$ (6,908)

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Segment Information - Segments Internal Financial Reports (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 769,359	$ 604,523
Earnings (loss) from operations	41,784	36,454
Assets	2,948,776		$ 2,990,637
Manufacturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	657,367	471,789
Earnings (loss) from operations	53,143	36,855
Wheels, Repair & Parts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	86,608	108,543
Earnings (loss) from operations	1,114	3,247
Leasing & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	25,384	24,191
Earnings (loss) from operations	9,777	17,513
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings (loss) from operations	(22,250)	(21,161)
Operating Segments | Manufacturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	657,464	477,990
Earnings (loss) from operations	53,120	37,288
Assets	1,568,338		1,606,571
Operating Segments | Wheels, Repair & Parts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	92,459	124,524
Earnings (loss) from operations	772	3,559
Assets	317,786		306,725
Operating Segments | Leasing & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	27,133	30,190
Earnings (loss) from operations	11,066	22,965
Assets	776,724		708,799
Operating Segments | Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(7,697)	(28,181)
Earnings (loss) from operations	(924)	(6,197)
Operating Segments | Unallocated Amount to Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	285,928		$ 368,542
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(7,697)	(28,181)
Earnings (loss) from operations	(924)	(6,197)
Intersegment Eliminations | Manufacturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	97	6,201
Earnings (loss) from operations	(23)	433
Intersegment Eliminations | Wheels, Repair & Parts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,851	15,981
Earnings (loss) from operations	(342)	312
Intersegment Eliminations | Leasing & Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,749	5,999
Earnings (loss) from operations	1,289	5,452
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0
Earnings (loss) from operations	$ (22,250)	$ (21,161)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	$ 442	$ 64
Liability Derivatives	8,174	11,279
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	386	64
Liability Derivatives	8,009	10,692
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Receivable
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	386	64
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	640	437
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swap contracts | Accounts Receivable
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swap contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	7,369	10,255
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Receivable
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	56	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	$ 165	$ 587

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Leases - Components Of Operating Lease Costs (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 3,422
Short-term lease expense	1,406
Total	$ 4,828

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Preferred stock, without par value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000	25,000
Preferred stock, outstanding
Common stock, without par value	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000	50,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	32,596	32,488

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Summary of Contract Balances

The opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract balances are as follows:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019		$ change
Contract assets		Inventories	$	9,045	$	10,196	$	(1,151	)
Contract liabilities 1		Deferred revenue	$	43,105	$	52,118	$	(9,013	)

1 Contract liabilities balance includes deferred revenue within the scope of Topic 606.

Summary of Estimated Revenue Related to Performance Obligations Wholly or Partially Unsatisfied

The following table outlines estimated revenue related to performance obligations wholly or partially unsatisfied, that the Company anticipates will be recognized in future periods.

(in millions)	November 30, 2019
Revenue type:
Manufacturing – Railcar sales	$	2,722.9
Manufacturing – Marine	$	80.2
Services	$	150.0
Other	$	65.2
Manufacturing – Railcars intended for syndication 1	$	298.3

1 Not a performance obligation as defined in Topic 606: Contracts with Customers

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Leases

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Leases

Note 14 – Leases

Lessor

Equipment on operating leases is reported net of accumulated depreciation of $35.1 million and $44.2 million as of November 30, 2019 and August 31, 2019, respectively. Depreciation expense was $3.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019. In addition, certain railcar equipment leased-in by the Company on operating leases is subleased to customers under non-cancelable operating leases with lease terms ranging from one to five years. Operating lease rental revenues included in the Company’s Statement of Income for the three months ended November 30, 2019 was $11.4 million, which included $3.7 million of revenue as a result of daily, monthly or car hire utilization arrangements.

Aggregate minimum future amounts receivable under all non-cancelable operating leases and subleases at November 30, 2019, will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020		24,502
2021		22,541
2022		21,019
2023		15,219
2024		11,371
Thereafter		22,005
	$	116,657

Lessee

The Company leases railcars, real estate, and certain equipment under operating and, to a lesser extent, finance lease arrangements. As of and for the three months ended November 30, 2019, finance leases were not a material component of the Company’s lease portfolio. The Company’s real estate and equipment leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than one year to 79 years, with some including options to extend up to 15 years. The Company recognizes a lease liability and corresponding right-of-use (ROU) asset based on the present value of lease payments. To determine the present value of lease payments, as most of its leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate is used to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement date. The Company gives consideration to its recent debt issuances as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics when estimating its incremental borrowing rate.

The components of operating lease costs were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Operating lease expense	$	3,422
Short-term lease expense		1,406
Total	$	4,828

Aggregate minimum future amounts payable under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms at November 30, 2019 will mature as follows:

(in thousands)
Remaining nine months of 2020	$	9,355
2021		8,810
2022		5,765
2023		5,264
2024		3,814
Thereafter		10,367
Total lease payments	$	43,375
Less: Imputed interest		(4,978	)
Total lease obligations	$	38,397

The table below presents additional information related to the Company’s leases:

Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	13.8 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.2	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

(in thousands)	Three months ended November 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	3,641

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Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock Shares	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Equity - Greenbrier	Noncontrolling Interest	Equity Excluding Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2018									$ 29,768
Net earnings									(1,319)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2018									28,449
Beginning balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2018		32,191
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2018			$ 442,569	$ 830,898	$ (23,366)	$ 1,250,101	$ 134,114	$ 1,384,215
Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of ASU at Aug. 31, 2018				5,461		5,461		5,461
Net earnings	$ 23,382			17,956		17,956	6,745	24,701
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	$ (5,994)				(5,979)	(5,979)	(15)	(5,994)
Noncontrolling interest adjustments							3,919	3,919
Joint venture partner distribution declared							(3,173)	(3,173)
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations) (in shares)		159
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)			11,416			11,416		11,416
Unamortized restricted stock			(16,163)			(16,163)		(16,163)
Restricted stock amortization			3,136			3,136		3,136
Cash dividends				(8,297)		(8,297)		(8,297)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2018		32,350
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2018			440,958	846,018	(29,345)	1,257,631	141,590	1,399,221
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2019									31,564
Net earnings									159
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2019									$ 31,723
Beginning balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2019	32,488	32,488
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2019	$ 1,441,697		453,943	867,602	(44,815)	1,276,730	164,967	1,441,697
Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of ASU at Aug. 31, 2019				4,393		4,393		4,393
Net earnings	24,011			7,669		7,669	16,183	23,852
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	$ 417				423	423	(6)	417
Noncontrolling interest adjustments							1,736	1,736
Joint venture partner distribution declared							(3,905)	(3,905)
Consolidation of joint venture							12,075	12,075
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations) (in shares)		108
Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)			9,472			9,472		9,472
Unamortized restricted stock			(11,341)			(11,341)		(11,341)
Restricted stock amortization			2,826			2,826		2,826
Cash dividends				(8,364)		(8,364)		(8,364)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2019	32,596	32,596
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2019	$ 1,472,858		$ 454,900	$ 871,300	$ (44,392)	$ 1,281,808	$ 191,050	$ 1,472,858

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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Estimated Revenue Related to Performance Obligations (Detail) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Railcar sales
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	$ 1,400.0
Services
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	150.0
Other
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	65.2
Manufacturing | Railcar sales
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	2,722.9
Manufacturing | Marine
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	80.2
Manufacturing | Railcars for Syndication
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue type 1	$ 298.3	[1]

[1] Not a performance obligation as defined in Topic 606: Contracts with Customers

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Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Inventory [Line Items]
Manufacturing supplies and raw materials	$ 357,260	$ 387,015
Work-in-process	184,286	156,614
Finished goods	202,780	130,576
Excess and obsolete adjustment	(10,520)	(9,512)
Inventories	$ 733,806	$ 664,693

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Leases - Operating Leases Having Initial Or Remaining Non-Cancelable Terms (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Sep. 01, 2019
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items]
Remaining nine months of 2020	$ 9,355
2021	8,810
2022	5,765
2023	5,264
2024	3,814
Thereafter	10,367
Total lease payments	43,375
Less: Imputed interest	(4,978)
Total lease obligations	$ 38,397	$ 41,600

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Segment Information - Reconciliation of Earnings from Operations to Earnings Before Income Tax and Loss from Unconsolidated Affiliates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	$ 41,784	$ 36,454
Interest and foreign exchange	12,852	4,404
Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	$ 28,932	$ 32,050

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Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives	$ 2,698	$ (3,196)
Gain (loss) reclassified accumulated OCI income	(408)	(632)
Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	422	604
Foreign Exchange Forward | Interest and Foreign Exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	71	380
Foreign Exchange Forward | Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives	573	72
Gain (loss) reclassified accumulated OCI income	(166)	(256)
Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	453	262
Foreign Exchange Forward | Cost Of Revenue
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives	(594)	(1,495)
Gain (loss) reclassified accumulated OCI income	(75)	(232)
Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	134	389
Interest rate swap contracts | Interest and Foreign Exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives	2,719	(1,773)
Gain (loss) reclassified accumulated OCI income	(167)	(144)
Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	$ (165)	$ (47)

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Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.875%	2.875%
2.25% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.25%

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest and foreign exchange	$ 12,852	$ 4,404
Total before tax	(28,932)	(32,050)
Income tax expense	5,994	9,135
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Derivative Financial Instruments | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive loss
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Total before tax	408	632
Income tax expense	(99)	(163)
Net of tax	309	469
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Derivative Financial Instruments | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive loss | Foreign Exchange Contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Revenue and Cost of revenue	241	488
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Derivative Financial Instruments | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive loss | Interest rate swap contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest and foreign exchange	$ 167	$ 144

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Leases - Additional Information Relating To Company's Leases (Detail)	Nov. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining lease term	13 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average discount rate	3.20%

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Carrying amount of investment in unconsolidated affiliates		$ 5.2
Percentage of recognized revenue and margin from sale		60.00%
Percentage of deferred revenue and margin from sale		40.00%
Revenue recognize from railcars sold		$ 4.0
Greenbrier
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in entity				40.00%
Greenbrier | Leasing Warehouse
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue recognize from railcars sold		$ 0.0
Axis LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in entity		41.90%
Axis LLC | Railcar Components
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases of goods from related party		$ 4.0
Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in entity	29.50%		24.50%
Note receivable		4.5
Notes receivable conversion to equity	$ 4.8
Proceeds from notes receivable	$ 1.5
Additional equity method investment ownership percentage	5.00%
Greenbrier-Maxion
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Note receivable		$ 18.0

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share

Note 10 – Earnings Per Share

The shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share are reconciled as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding (1)		32,629		32,640
Dilutive effect of 2.875% Convertible notes (2)		—		—
Dilutive effect of 2.25% Convertible notes (3)		—		n/a
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units (4)		655		453
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093

(1) Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

(2) The dilutive effect of the 2.875% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(3) The 2.25% Convertible notes were issued in July 2019. The dilutive effect of the 2.25% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(4) Restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

Diluted EPS is calculated using the treasury stock method associated with shares underlying the 2.875% Convertible notes, 2.25% Convertible notes, restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and performance based restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved. 

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019		2018
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669	$	17,956
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.23	$	0.54

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Revolving Notes

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Revolving Notes

Note 6 – Revolving Notes

Senior secured credit facilities, consisting of three components, aggregated to $705.9 million as of November 30, 2019.

As of November 30, 2019, a $600.0 million revolving line of credit, maturing June 2024, secured by substantially all the Company’s assets in the U.S. not otherwise pledged as security for term loans, was available to provide working capital and interim financing of equipment, principally for the U.S. and Mexican operations. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% or Prime plus 0.50% depending on the type of borrowing. Available borrowings under the credit facility are generally based on defined levels of inventory, receivables, property, plant and equipment and leased equipment, as well as total debt to consolidated capitalization and fixed charges coverage ratios. 

As of November 30, 2019, lines of credit totaling $55.9 million secured by certain of the Company’s European assets, with variable rates that range from Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (WIBOR) plus 1.1% to WIBOR plus 1.5% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) plus 1.1%, were available for working capital needs of the European manufacturing operations. The European lines of credit include $13.8 million of facilities which are guaranteed by the Company. European credit facilities are continually being renewed. Currently, these European credit facilities have maturities that range from June 2020 through July 2021.

As of November 30, 2019, the Company’s Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture has two lines of credit totaling $50.0 million. The first line of credit provides up to $30.0 million. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw against this facility through March 2024. The second line of credit provides up to $20.0 million, of which the Company and its joint venture partner have each guaranteed 50%. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw amounts available under this facility through June 2021.

As of November 30, 2019, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $24.9 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $29.5 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

As of August 31, 2019, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $24.4 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $27.1 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

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Revenue Recognition

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Revenue Recognition

Note 2 – Revenue Recognition

Contract balances

Contract assets primarily consist of unbilled receivables related to marine vessel construction and repair services, for which the respective contracts do not yet permit billing at the reporting date. Contract liabilities primarily consist of customer prepayments for manufacturing, maintenance, and other management-type services, for which the Company has not yet satisfied the related performance obligations.

The opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract balances are as follows:

(in thousands)	Balance sheet classification		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019		$ change
Contract assets		Inventories	$	9,045	$	10,196	$	(1,151	)
Contract liabilities 1		Deferred revenue	$	43,105	$	52,118	$	(9,013	)

1 Contract liabilities balance includes deferred revenue within the scope of Topic 606.

For the three month period ended November 30, 2019, the Company recognized $20.1 million of revenue that was included in Contract liabilities as of August 31, 2019.

Performance obligations

As of November 30, 2019, the Company has entered into contracts with customers for which revenue has not yet been recognized. The following table outlines estimated revenue related to performance obligations wholly or partially unsatisfied, that the Company anticipates will be recognized in future periods.

(in millions)	November 30, 2019
Revenue type:
Manufacturing – Railcar sales	$	2,722.9
Manufacturing – Marine	$	80.2
Services	$	150.0
Other	$	65.2
Manufacturing – Railcars intended for syndication 1	$	298.3

1 Not a performance obligation as defined in Topic 606: Contracts with Customers

Based on current production and delivery schedules and existing contracts, approximately $1.4 billion of the Railcar sales amount is expected to be recognized in the remaining nine months of 2020 while the remaining amount is expected to be recognized through 2024. The table above excludes estimated revenue to be recognized at the Company’s Brazilian manufacturing operation, as they are accounted for under the equity method.

Revenue amounts reflected in Railcars intended for syndication may be syndicated to third parties or held in the Company’s fleet depending on a variety of factors.

Marine revenue is expected to be recognized through 2021 as vessel construction is completed.

Services includes management and maintenance services of which approximately 52% are expected to be performed through 2024 and the remaining amount through 2037.

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Warranty Accruals (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Warranty Accrual Activity

Warranty accrual activity:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Balance at beginning of period	$	46,678		$	27,395
Charged to cost of revenue, net		2,378			1,441
Payments		(1,999	)		(2,184	)
Currency translation effect		53			(388	)
Balance at end of period	$	47,110		$	26,264

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Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Results of Operations

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	657,367	$	97		$	657,464		$	53,143		$	(23	)	$	53,120
Wheels, Repair & Parts		86,608		5,851			92,459			1,114			(342	)		772
Leasing & Services		25,384		1,749			27,133			9,777			1,289			11,066
Eliminations		—		(7,697	)		(7,697	)		—			(924	)		(924	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(22,250	)		—			(22,250	)
	$	769,359	$	—		$	769,359		$	41,784		$	—		$	41,784

For the three months ended November 30, 2018:

	Revenue								Earnings (loss) from operations
(In thousands)	External		Intersegment			Total			External			Intersegment			Total
Manufacturing	$	471,789	$	6,201		$	477,990		$	36,855		$	433		$	37,288
Wheels, Repair & Parts		108,543		15,981			124,524			3,247			312			3,559
Leasing & Services		24,191		5,999			30,190			17,513			5,452			22,965
Eliminations		—		(28,181	)		(28,181	)		—			(6,197	)		(6,197	)
Corporate		—		—			—			(21,161	)		—			(21,161	)
	$	604,523	$	—		$	604,523		$	36,454		$	—		$	36,454

	Total assets
(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Manufacturing	$	1,568,338	$	1,606,571
Wheels, Repair & Parts		317,786		306,725
Leasing & Services		776,724		708,799
Unallocated		285,928		368,542
	$	2,948,776	$	2,990,637

Reconciliation of Earnings from Operations to Earnings Before Income Tax and Loss from Unconsolidated Affiliates

Reconciliation of Earnings from operations to Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Earnings from operations	$	41,784	$	36,454
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		4,404
Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	$	28,932	$	32,050

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Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Jan. 03, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC
Trading Symbol	GBX
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Central Index Key	0000923120
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		32,596,292
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-13146
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	OR
Entity Tax Identification Number	93-0816972
Entity Address, Address Line One	One Centerpointe Drive
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 200
Entity Address, City or Town	Lake Oswego
Entity Address, State or Province	OR
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	97035
City Area Code	503
Local Phone Number	684-7000

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Fair Value Measures

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Fair Value Measures

Note 16 – Fair Value Measures

Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value, for this disclosure, is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 – observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;

Level 2 – inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments, which are observable, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 – unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2 (1)		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	442	$	—	$	442	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248		31,248		—		—
Cash equivalents		58,006		58,006		—		—
	$	89,696	$	89,254	$	442	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	8,174	$	—	$	8,174	$	—

(1) Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative financial instruments that are valued based on observable inputs. See Note 12 – Derivative Instruments for further discussion.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	64	$	—	$	64	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		27,967		27,967		—		—
Cash equivalents		68,100		68,100		—		—
	$	96,131	$	96,067	$	64	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	11,279	$	—	$	11,279	$	—

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Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Derivative Instruments

Note 12 – Derivative Instruments

Foreign operations give rise to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts with established financial institutions are utilized to hedge a portion of that risk. Interest rate swap agreements are used to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on certain debt. The Company’s foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges, and therefore the effective portion of unrealized gains and losses is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

At November 30, 2019 exchange rates, notional amounts of forward exchange contracts for the purchase of Polish Zlotys and the sale of Euros and Pound Sterling; and the purchase of Mexican Pesos and the sale of U.S. Dollars aggregated to $71.4 million. The fair value of the contracts is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Accounts payable and accrued liabilities when there is a loss, or as Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As the contracts mature at various dates through May 2022, any such gain or loss remaining will be recognized in manufacturing revenue or cost of revenue along with the related transactions. In the event that the underlying transaction does not occur or does not occur in the period designated at the inception of the hedge, the amount classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss would be reclassified to the results of operations in Interest and foreign exchange at the time of occurrence. At November 30, 2019 exchange rates, approximately $1.0 million would be reclassified to revenue or cost of revenue in the next year.

At November 30, 2019, an interest rate swap agreement maturing in September 2023 had a notional amount of $108.6 million and an interest rate swap agreement maturing June 2024 had a notional amount of $150.0 million. The fair value of the contracts are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities when there is a loss, or in Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As interest expense on the underlying debt is recognized, amounts corresponding to the interest rate swap are reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss and charged or credited to interest expense. At November 30, 2019 interest rates, approximately $1.2 million would be reclassified to interest expense in the next year.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019			November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value		Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	386	$	64	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	640	$	437
Interest rate swap contracts	Accounts receivable, net		—		—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities		7,369		10,255
		$	386	$	64		$	8,009	$	10,692
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	56	$	—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	165	$	587

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2019

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives three months ended November 30,
		2019		2018
Foreign forward exchange contract	Interest and foreign exchange	$	71	$	380

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing) three months ended November 30,
	2019			2018				2019			2018				2019			2018
Foreign forward exchange contracts	$	573		$	72		Revenue	$	(166	)	$	(256)		Revenue	$	453		$	262
Foreign forward exchange contracts		(594	)		(1,495	)	Cost of revenue		(75	)		(232	)	Cost of revenue		134			389
Interest rate swap contracts		2,719			(1,773	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(167	)		(144	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(165	)		(47	)
	$	2,698		$	(3,196	)		$	(408	)	$	(632	)		$	422		$	604

The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of the cash flow hedges are recorded and the effects of the cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018:

	For the Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019					2018
	Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity			Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity
Revenue	$	769,359	$	(166	)	$	604,523	$	(256	)
Cost of revenue		677,170		(75	)		531,990		(232	)
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		(167	)		4,404		(144	)

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Net earnings		$ 24,011	$ 23,382
Other comprehensive income
Translation adjustment		(1,583)	(3,931)
Reclassification of derivative financial instruments recognized in net earnings	[1]	309	469
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	[2]	2,154	(2,302)
Other (net of tax effect)		(463)	(230)
Other comprehensive income		417	(5,994)
Comprehensive income		24,428	17,388
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16,336)	(5,411)
Comprehensive income attributable to Greenbrier		$ 8,092	$ 11,977

[1] Net of tax effect of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

[2] Net of tax effect of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018.

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Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Components of Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out method. Work-in-process includes material, labor and overhead. Finished goods includes completed wheels, parts and railcars not on lease or in transit. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Manufacturing supplies and raw materials	$	357,260		$	387,015
Work-in-process		184,286			156,614
Finished goods		202,780			130,576
Excess and obsolete adjustment		(10,520	)		(9,512	)
	$	733,806		$	664,693

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$ 24,011	$ 23,382
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Deferred income taxes	(6,515)	(2,360)
Depreciation and amortization	29,335	20,700
Net gain on disposition of equipment	(3,959)	(14,353)
Accretion of debt discount	1,350	1,076
Stock based compensation expense	3,157	3,194
Noncontrolling interest adjustments	1,736	3,920
Other	(391)	286
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable, net	58,488	54,834
Inventories	(69,662)	(63,045)
Leased railcars for syndication	(13,132)	(116,726)
Other	(37,304)	(392)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(47,421)	(10,949)
Deferred revenue	(10,012)	3,314
Net cash used in operating activities	(70,319)	(97,119)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of assets	27,463	34,497
Capital expenditures	(23,216)	(28,677)
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	(1,500)	(11,393)
Cash distribution from unconsolidated affiliates and other	4,452	1,784
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	7,199	(3,789)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in revolving notes with maturities of 90 days or less	2,399	(4,840)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable		225,000
Repayments of notes payable	(9,749)	(173,453)
Debt issuance costs	(4)	(2,766)
Dividends	(343)	(467)
Cash distribution to joint venture partner	(4,531)	(3,185)
Tax payments for net share settlement of restricted stock	(1,870)	(4,747)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(14,098)	35,542
Effect of exchange rate changes	981	(2,439)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(76,237)	(67,805)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Beginning of period	338,487	539,474
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, Ending balance	262,250	471,669
Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
Cash and cash equivalents	253,602	462,797
Restricted cash	8,648	8,872
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, Ending balance	262,250	471,669
Interest	6,601	1,740
Income taxes, net	11,692	7,487
Non-cash activity
Transfer from Leased railcars for syndication and Inventories to Equipment on operating leases, net	55,626	14,304
Capital expenditures accrued in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,888	6,972
Change in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with dividends declared	8,021	$ 7,830
Conversion of unconsolidated affiliate note receivable to Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	4,760
Change in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with cash distributions to joint venture partner	$ 626

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Leases - Aggregate Minimum Future Amounts Receivable Under All Non-Cancelable Operating Leases and Subleases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items]
2020	$ 24,502
2021	22,541
2022	21,019
2023	15,219
2024	11,371
Thereafter	22,005
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Total	$ 116,657

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	3

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Intangibles and Other Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Schedule of Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 2.7	$ 1.9
Future amortization expense, 2020	10.9
Future amortization expense, 2021	10.9
Future amortization expense, 2022	7.6
Future amortization expense, 2023	6.3
Future amortization expense, 2024	$ 6.3

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Revenue Recognition - Additional information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Line Items]
Revenue recognized from contract with customers liability	$ 20.1
Railcar sales
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Line Items]
Expected revenue recognized in the reminder of fiscal year	1,400.0
Services
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Line Items]
Expected revenue recognized in the reminder of fiscal year	$ 150.0
Expected performance percentage	52.00%

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Acquisitions - Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price Based on Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles and other assets, net	$ 36,431
Goodwill	129,468	$ 129,947
GBW Railcar Services LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	27,595
Inventories	98,227
Property, plant and equipment, net	225,045
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	40,314
Intangibles and other assets, net	36,785
Goodwill	56,339
Total assets acquired	484,305
Total liabilities assumed	67,174
Net assets acquired	$ 417,131

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)		204 Months Ended
	Jan. 06, 2017 USD ($) Segment	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Remedial investigation and feasibility study		$ 110,000,000
Performance Guarantee
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letter of credit facility outstanding amount			$ 24,900,000
Portland Harbor Site
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of sediment decision units | Segment	13
Estimated undiscounted cost	$ 1,700,000,000
Period for remedial action	13 years
Period for monitoring	30 years
New data collection period to reflect actual cost prior to final remedy design	2 years
Portland Harbor Site | Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Accuracy of cost estimate	30.00%
Portland Harbor Site | Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Accuracy of cost estimate	50.00%
Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Note receivable			4,500,000
Greenbrier-Maxion
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Note receivable			$ 18,000,000.0

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Earnings Per Share - Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.875%	2.875%
2.25% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.25%

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Warranty Accruals - Warranty Accruals Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 46,678	$ 27,395
Charged to cost of revenue, net	2,378	1,441
Payments	(1,999)	(2,184)
Currency translation effect	53	(388)
Balance at end of period	$ 47,110	$ 26,264

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate derivative notional amount	$ 71,400,000
Amount reclassified to revenue or cost of revenue in the next year	1,000,000.0
Interest rate swap contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized pre-tax gain (loss) that would be reclassified to interest expense in the next year	1,200,000
Interest rate swap contracts | Derivatives maturing on september 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate derivative notional amount	$ 108,600,000
Maturity date	2023-09
Interest rate swap contracts | Derivatives maturing on june 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate derivative notional amount	$ 150,000,000.0
Maturity date	2024-06

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Fair Value Measures (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2 (1)		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	442	$	—	$	442	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248		31,248		—		—
Cash equivalents		58,006		58,006		—		—
	$	89,696	$	89,254	$	442	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	8,174	$	—	$	8,174	$	—

(1) Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative financial instruments that are valued based on observable inputs. See Note 12 – Derivative Instruments for further discussion.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2019 were:

(In thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	64	$	—	$	64	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		27,967		27,967		—		—
Cash equivalents		68,100		68,100		—		—
	$	96,131	$	96,067	$	64	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	11,279	$	—	$	11,279	$	—

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Intangibles and Other Assets, net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Identifiable Intangible and Other Assets

The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible and other assets balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	89,722		$	89,722
Accumulated amortization		(50,782	)		(48,850	)
Other intangibles		33,904			34,031
Accumulated amortization		(7,531	)		(6,908	)
		65,313			67,995
Intangible assets not subject to amortization		5,273			5,450
Prepaid and other assets		15,038			15,749
Operating lease ROU assets		37,229			—
Nonqualified savings plan investments		31,248			27,967
Revolving notes issuance costs, net		4,338			4,568
Assets held for sale		3,650			3,650
Total Intangible and other assets, net	$	162,089		$	125,379

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share are reconciled as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding (1)		32,629		32,640
Dilutive effect of 2.875% Convertible notes (2)		—		—
Dilutive effect of 2.25% Convertible notes (3)		—		n/a
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units (4)		655		453
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093

(1) Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

(2) The dilutive effect of the 2.875% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(3) The 2.25% Convertible notes were issued in July 2019. The dilutive effect of the 2.25% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(4) Restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

Approach to Calculate Diluted Earning per Share

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019		2018
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier	$	7,669	$	17,956
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284		33,093
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.23	$	0.54

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Warranty Accruals

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Warranty Accruals

Note 8 – Warranty Accruals

Warranty costs are estimated and charged to operations to cover a defined warranty period. The estimated warranty cost is based on the history of warranty claims for each particular product type. For new product types without a warranty history, preliminary estimates are based on historical information for similar product types. The warranty accruals, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are reviewed periodically and updated based on warranty trends and expirations of warranty periods.

Warranty accrual activity:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018
Balance at beginning of period	$	46,678		$	27,395
Charged to cost of revenue, net		2,378			1,441
Payments		(1,999	)		(2,184	)
Currency translation effect		53			(388	)
Balance at end of period	$	47,110		$	26,264

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Inventories

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Inventories

Note 4 – Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out method. Work-in-process includes material, labor and overhead. Finished goods includes completed wheels, parts and railcars not on lease or in transit. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balance:

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019			August 31, 2019
Manufacturing supplies and raw materials	$	357,260		$	387,015
Work-in-process		184,286			156,614
Finished goods		202,780			130,576
Excess and obsolete adjustment		(10,520	)		(9,512	)
	$	733,806		$	664,693

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Fair Value Measures - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019		Aug. 31, 2019
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$ 442		$ 64
Nonqualified savings plan investments	31,248		27,967
Cash equivalents	58,006		68,100
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total	89,696		96,131
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	8,174		11,279
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Nonqualified savings plan investments	31,248		27,967
Cash equivalents	58,006		68,100
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total	89,254		96,067
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	442	[1]	64
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total	442	[1]	64
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	8,174	[1]	$ 11,279
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$ 0

[1] Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative financial instruments that are valued based on observable inputs. See Note 12—Derivative Instruments for further discussion.

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Stock Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	$ 3,157	$ 3,194

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Earnings Per Share - Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	[1]	32,629	32,640
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units	[2]	655	453
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		33,284	33,093
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Dilutive effect of convertible notes	[3]	0	0
2.25% Convertible Senior Notes
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Dilutive effect of convertible notes	[4]	0

[1] Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

[2] Restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

[3] The dilutive effect of the 2.875% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

[4] The 2.25% Convertible notes were issued in July 2019. The dilutive effect of the 2.25% Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2019 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019	Sep. 01, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Trade payables	$ 237,670		$ 302,009
Other accrued liabilities	107,457		108,939
Operating lease liabilities	38,397	$ 41,600
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	91,960		106,669
Accrued warranty	47,110		46,678	$ 26,264	$ 27,395
Income taxes payable	5,195		4,065
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 527,789		$ 568,360

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Trade payables	$	237,670	$	302,009
Other accrued liabilities		107,457		108,939
Operating lease liabilities		38,397		—
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		91,960		106,669
Accrued warranty		47,110		46,678
Income taxes payable		5,195		4,065
	$	527,789	$	568,360

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019			November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value		Balance sheet location	Fair Value		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	386	$	64	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	640	$	437
Interest rate swap contracts	Accounts receivable, net		—		—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities		7,369		10,255
		$	386	$	64		$	8,009	$	10,692
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign forward exchange contracts	Accounts receivable, net	$	56	$	—	Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities	$	165	$	587

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Income

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2019

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives three months ended November 30,
		2019		2018
Foreign forward exchange contract	Interest and foreign exchange	$	71	$	380

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income three months ended November 30,						Location of gain (loss) on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	Gain (loss) recognized on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing) three months ended November 30,
	2019			2018				2019			2018				2019			2018
Foreign forward exchange contracts	$	573		$	72		Revenue	$	(166	)	$	(256)		Revenue	$	453		$	262
Foreign forward exchange contracts		(594	)		(1,495	)	Cost of revenue		(75	)		(232	)	Cost of revenue		134			389
Interest rate swap contracts		2,719			(1,773	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(167	)		(144	)	Interest and foreign exchange		(165	)		(47	)
	$	2,698		$	(3,196	)		$	(408	)	$	(632	)		$	422		$	604

Schedule Of Effects Of Cash Flow Hedges Included In Statement Of Income

The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of the cash flow hedges are recorded and the effects of the cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018:

	For the Three Months Ended November 30,
	2019					2018
	Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity			Total		Amount of gain  (loss) on cash flow hedge activity
Revenue	$	769,359	$	(166	)	$	604,523	$	(256	)
Cost of revenue		677,170		(75	)		531,990		(232	)
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852		(167	)		4,404		(144	)

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Interim Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 01, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
cumulative-effect adjustment	$ 4,400
Lease Right of use assets	40,400	$ 37,229
operating lease liability	41,600	$ 38,397
Property plant And equipment disposals	9,300
Deferred revenue reversal	$ 12,700

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Note 7 – Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

(In thousands)	November 30, 2019		August 31, 2019
Trade payables	$	237,670	$	302,009
Other accrued liabilities		107,457		108,939
Operating lease liabilities		38,397		—
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		91,960		106,669
Accrued warranty		47,110		46,678
Income taxes payable		5,195		4,065
	$	527,789	$	568,360

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Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Acquisitions

Note 3 – Acquisitions

Manufacturing business of American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI)

On July 26, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI for a purchase price of approximately $417.1 million. In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired two railcar manufacturing facilities in Arkansas, as well as other facilities which produce a range of railcar components and parts and create enhanced vertical integration for our manufacturing operations. The purchase price included approximately $8.5 million for capital expenditures on railcar lining operations and other facility improvements. Included in the acquisition were equity interests in two railcar component manufacturing businesses which Greenbrier will account for under the equity method of accounting and recognize at their respective fair value as investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

The purchase price was funded by, and consisted of, a combination of cash on hand, the proceeds of a $300 million secured term loan, the issuance to the seller of a $50 million senior convertible note and a payable to the seller for a working capital true-up amount.

For the three months ended November 30, 2019, the operations contributed by ARI’s manufacturing business generated revenues of $103.5 million and a net loss of $2.5 million, which are reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as part of the Manufacturing segment.

The preliminary purchase price of the net assets acquired from ARI was allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
Accounts receivable, net		27,595
Inventories		98,227
Property, plant and equipment, net		225,045
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		40,314
Intangibles and other assets, net		36,785
Goodwill		56,339
Total assets acquired		484,305
Total liabilities assumed		67,174
Net assets acquired	$	417,131

The above purchase price allocation, including the residual amount allocated to goodwill, is based on preliminary information and is subject to change as additional information is obtained related to the amounts allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. As a result of the proximity of the acquisition date to August 31, 2019 and as we did not acquire 100% of ARI, the amounts of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary. During the measurement period, which may extend up to 12 months after the date of acquisition, the Company will adjust these assets and liabilities if new information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and revised amounts will be recorded as of that date. The effect of measurement period adjustments to the estimated amounts will be reflected on a prospective basis and were not material during the three months ended November 30, 2019.

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition were recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	Fair value		Weighted average estimated useful life (in years)
Trademarks and patents	$	19,500		9
Customer and supplier relationships		16,071		7
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization		35,571
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		860
Total identified intangible assets	$	36,431

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Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Schedule of Identified Intangible Assets Assumed In the Acquisition

The identified intangible assets assumed in the acquisition were recognized as follows:

(in thousands)	Fair value		Weighted average estimated useful life (in years)
Trademarks and patents	$	19,500		9
Customer and supplier relationships		16,071		7
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization		35,571
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization		860
Total identified intangible assets	$	36,431

American Railcar Industries

Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price Based on Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired

The preliminary purchase price of the net assets acquired from ARI was allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
Accounts receivable, net		27,595
Inventories		98,227
Property, plant and equipment, net		225,045
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		40,314
Intangibles and other assets, net		36,785
Goodwill		56,339
Total assets acquired		484,305
Total liabilities assumed		67,174
Net assets acquired	$	417,131

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Equity Excluding Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies

Portland Harbor Superfund Site

The Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility is located adjacent to the Willamette River. In December 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified portions of the Willamette River bed known as the Portland Harbor, including the portion fronting the Company’s manufacturing facility, as a federal “National Priority List” or “Superfund” site due to sediment contamination (the Portland Harbor Site). The Company and more than 140 other parties have received a “General Notice” of potential liability from the EPA relating to the Portland Harbor Site. The letter advised the Company that it may be liable for the costs of investigation and remediation (which liability may be joint and several with other potentially responsible parties) as well as for natural resource damages resulting from releases of hazardous substances to the site. Ten private and public entities, including the Company (the Lower Willamette Group or LWG), signed an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) of the Portland Harbor Site under EPA oversight, and several additional entities have not signed such consent, but nevertheless contributed money to the effort. The EPA-mandated RI/FS was produced by the LWG and cost over $110 million during a 17-year period. The Company bore a percentage of the total costs incurred by the LWG in connection with the investigation. The Company’s aggregate expenditure during the 17-year period was not material. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties. The EPA issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Portland Harbor Site on January 6, 2017 and accordingly on October 26, 2017, the AOC was terminated.

Separate from the process described above, which focused on the type of remediation to be performed at the Portland Harbor Site and the schedule for such remediation, 83 parties, including the State of Oregon and the federal government, entered into a non-judicial mediation process to try to allocate costs associated with remediation of the Portland Harbor site. Approximately 110 additional parties signed tolling agreements related to such allocations. On April 23, 2009, the Company and the other AOC signatories filed suit against 69 other parties due to a possible limitations period for some such claims; Arkema Inc. et al v. A & C Foundry Products, Inc. et al, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Case #3:09-cv-453-PK. All but 12 of these parties elected to sign tolling agreements and be dismissed without prejudice, and the case has been stayed by the court until January 16, 2020. It is likely to be further stayed to allow the allocation process to continue.

The EPA’s January 6, 2017 ROD identifies a clean-up remedy that the EPA estimates will take 13 years of active remediation, followed by 30 years of monitoring with an estimated undiscounted cost of $1.7 billion. The EPA typically expects its cost estimates to be accurate within a range of -30% to +50%, but this ROD states that changes in costs are likely to occur as a result of new data it wants to collect over a 2-year period prior to final remedy design. The ROD identifies 13 Sediment Decision Units. One of the units, RM9W, includes the nearshore area of the river sediments offshore of the Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility as well as upstream and downstream of the facility. It also includes a portion of the Company’s riverbank. The ROD does not break down total remediation costs by Sediment Decision Unit. The EPA’s ROD concluded that more data was needed to better define clean-up scope and cost. On December 8, 2017, the EPA announced that Portland Harbor is one of 21 Superfund sites targeted for greater attention. On December 19, 2017, the EPA announced that it had entered a new AOC with a group of four potentially responsible parties to conduct

additional sampling during 2018 and 2019 to provide more certainty about clean-up costs and aid the mediation process to allocate those costs. The parties to the mediation, including the Company, have agreed to help fund the additional sampling, which is now complete. The EPA has also requested that potentially responsible parties enter AOCs during 2019 agreeing to conduct remedial design studies. Some parties have signed AOCs and several other parties including the Company have engaged in discussions with EPA regarding the terms of such AOCs. The allocation process is continuing in parallel with the process to define the remediation steps.

The ROD does not address responsibility for the costs of clean-up, nor does it allocate such costs among the potentially responsible parties. Responsibility for funding and implementing the EPA’s selected cleanup remedy will be determined at an unspecified later date. Based on the investigation to date, the Company believes that it did not contribute in any material way to contamination in the river sediments or the damage of natural resources in the Portland Harbor Site and that the damage in the area of the Portland Harbor Site adjacent to its property precedes its ownership of the Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility. Because these environmental investigations are still underway, including the collection of new pre-remedial design sampling data by EPA, sufficient information is currently not available to determine the Company’s liability, if any, for the cost of any required remediation or restoration of the Portland Harbor Site or to estimate a range of potential loss. Based on the results of the pending investigations and future assessments of natural resource damages, the Company may be required to incur costs associated with additional phases of investigation or remedial action, and may be liable for damages to natural resources. In addition, the Company may be required to perform periodic maintenance dredging in order to continue to launch vessels from its launch ways in Portland, Oregon, on the Willamette River, and the river’s classification as a Superfund site could result in some limitations on future dredging and launch activities. Any of these matters could adversely affect the Company’s business and Consolidated Financial Statements, or the value of its Portland property.

On January 30, 2017 the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation sued 33 parties including the Company as well as the United States and the State of Oregon for costs it incurred in assessing alleged natural resource damages to the Columbia River from contaminants deposited in Portland Harbor. Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation v. Air Liquide America Corp., et al., United States Court for the District of Oregon Case No. 3i17-CV-00164-SB. The complaint does not specify the amount of damages the plaintiff will seek. The case has been stayed until the allocation process is concluded.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Regulation of Portland Manufacturing Operations

The Company has entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in which the Company agreed to conduct an investigation of whether, and to what extent, past or present operations at the Portland property may have released hazardous substances into the environment. The Company has also signed an Order on Consent with the DEQ to finalize the investigation of potential onsite sources of contamination that may have a release pathway to the Willamette River. Interim precautionary measures are also required in the order and the Company is discussing with the DEQ potential remedial actions which may be required. The Company’s aggregate expenditure has not been material, however the Company could incur significant expenses for remediation. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties.

Other Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

In connection with the acquisition of the manufacturing business of ARI, the Company agreed to assume potential legacy liabilities (known and unknown) related to railcars manufactured by ARI. Among these potential liabilities are certain retrofit and repair obligations arising from regulatory actions by the Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads. In some cases, the seller shares with the Company the costs of these retrofit and repair obligations. The Company currently is not able to determine if any of these liabilities will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations.

From time to time, Greenbrier is involved as a defendant in litigation in the ordinary course of business, the outcomes of which cannot be predicted with certainty. While the ultimate outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that the resolution of pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of November 30, 2019, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating to $24.9 million associated with performance guarantees, facility leases and workers compensation insurance.

As of November 30, 2019, the Company had a $4.5 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and an $18.0 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. In the future, the Company may make loans to or provide guarantees for Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro or Greenbrier-Maxion.

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Stock Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Stock Based Compensation

Note 11 – Stock Based Compensation

The value of stock based compensation awards is amortized as compensation expense from the date of grant through the earlier of the vesting period or in some instances the recipient’s eligible retirement date. Stock based compensation expense consists of restricted stock units, restricted stock and phantom stock units awards.

Stock based compensation expense was $3.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and $3.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018. Compensation expense is recorded in Selling and administrative expense and Cost of revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Revenue
Revenue		$ 769,359	$ 604,523
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue		677,170	531,990
Margin		92,189	72,533
Selling and administrative expense		54,364	50,432
Net gain on disposition of equipment		(3,959)	(14,353)
Earnings from operations		41,784	36,454
Other costs
Interest and foreign exchange		12,852	4,404
Earnings before income taxes and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		28,932	32,050
Income tax expense		(5,994)	(9,135)
Earnings before earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		22,938	22,915
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates		1,073	467
Net earnings		24,011	23,382
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16,342)	(5,426)
Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier		$ 7,669	$ 17,956
Basic earnings per common share		$ 0.24	$ 0.55
Diluted earnings per common share		$ 0.23	$ 0.54
Weighted average common shares:
Basic	[1]	32,629	32,640
Diluted		33,284	33,093
Dividends declared per common share		$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Manufacturing
Revenue
Revenue		$ 657,367	$ 471,789
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue		581,912	417,805
Earnings from operations		53,143	36,855
Wheels, Repair & Parts
Revenue
Revenue		86,608	108,543
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue		81,892	100,978
Earnings from operations		1,114	3,247
Leasing & Services
Revenue
Revenue		25,384	24,191
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue		13,366	13,207
Earnings from operations		$ 9,777	$ 17,513

[1] Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Operating lease rental revenues	$ 11.4
Finance lease option to extend	15
Car Hire Utilization Arrangements
Operating lease rental revenues	$ 3.7
Minimum
Sublease period	1 year
Financing lease remaining lease term	1 year
Maximum
Sublease period	5 years
Financing lease remaining lease term	79 years
Property Subject to Operating Lease
Accumulated depreciation	$ 35.1	$ 44.2
Depreciation expense	$ 3.5

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule Of Effects Of Cash Flow Hedges Included In Statement Of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 769,359	$ 604,523
Cost of revenue	677,170	531,990
Interest and foreign exchange	12,852	4,404
Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on cash flow hedge activity	(166)	(256)
Cost of Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on cash flow hedge activity	(75)	(232)
Interest and Foreign Exchange
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) on cash flow hedge activity	$ (167)	$ (144)

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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Contract Balances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2019
Contract with Customer Asset and Liability [Line Items]
Change in contract assets		$ (1,151)
Change in contract liabilities	[1]	(9,013)
Contract assets		9,045	$ 10,196
Contract liabilities	[1]	$ 43,105	$ 52,118

[1] Contract liabilities balance includes deferred revenue within the scope of the new revenue standard.

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Acquisitions - Identified Intangible Assets (Detail) - American Railcar Industries $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 35,571
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	860
Total identified intangible assets	36,431
Trademarks and patents
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 19,500
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization,Useful Life	9 years
Customer and supplier relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 16,071
Identified intangible assets subject to amortization,Useful Life	7 years

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Revolving Notes - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($) Facility CreditFacility	Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of lines of credits | CreditFacility	2
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 29,502	$ 27,115
Senior Secured Credit Facilities, Consisting of 3 Components
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of senior secured credit facilities | Facility	3
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 705,900
Letter of credit facility outstanding amount	24,900	24,400
Revolving Line of Credit, 1st Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 600,000
Line of credit maturity date	2024-06
Revolving Line of Credit, 1st Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	1.50%
Revolving Line of Credit, 1st Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | Prime Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	0.50%
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 55,900
Letter of credit facility outstanding amount	29,500	$ 27,100
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 13,800
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit maturity date	2020-06
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit maturity date	2021-07
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | WIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	1.10%
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | WIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	1.50%
European Line of Credit, 2nd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | EURIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	1.10%
Mexican Railcar Manufacturing Joint Venture Line of Credit, 3rd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 50,000
Mexican Railcar Manufacturing Joint Venture Line of Credit 1, 3rd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 30,000
Line of credit facility borrowings outstanding due period	2024-03
Mexican Railcar Manufacturing Joint Venture Line of Credit 1, 3rd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	2.00%
Mexican Railcar Manufacturing Joint Venture Line of Credit 2, 3rd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum capacity	$ 20,000
Line of credit facility borrowings outstanding due period	2021-06
Joint venture partner each guaranteed percentage	50.00%
Mexican Railcar Manufacturing Joint Venture Line of Credit 2, 3rd Component of Senior Secured Credit Facilities | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to the reference rate	2.00%