UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 2009
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-51237
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25-1837219 |
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1250
Chicago, Illinois
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60606 |
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(800) 458-2235
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On December 1, 2009, FreightCar America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the employment of
Charles J. Magolske as the Company’s Vice President, Business Development and Strategy, will
terminate effective December 15, 2009. Mr. Magolske will receive severance benefits as described
in his employment agreement during the twelve months following the effective date. The Company and
Mr. Magolske are in the process of negotiating a termination agreement.