Greenbrier Companies Inc DEFA14A, filed Nov 17, 2025
Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
ONE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, STE 200
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
V80334-P37418
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You invested in THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on January 7, 2026.
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| This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. |
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1. Election of Directors: |
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1a. Stevan B. Bobb |
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1b. Wanda F. Felton |
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1c. Graeme A. Jack |
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1d. Jeffrey B. Songer |
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1e. Wendy L. Teramoto |
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2. Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. |
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3. Approval of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, As Amended, and the reservation of shares thereunder. |
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4. Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock. |
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5. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for fiscal 2026. |
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| NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ||||
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