CEO — Lorie L. Tekorius: The CEO is retiring with a pre-announced, named internal successor (Brian J. Comstock) and a planned transition period, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On May 5, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) entered into a Sixth Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”), with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as Administrative Agent (the “Facility Agent”), the guarantors party thereto, and the lenders party thereto, which amends that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2018 (as amended prio…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant To the extent required by

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On March 31, 2026, the Company issued a press releasing announcing a cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend will be payable on May 11, 2026, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on April 20, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The disclosure required by this item and contained in

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 4, 2026, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of GBX Leasing, LLC (“GBXL”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $280,425,000 of the Issuer’s Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2026-1 Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and (ii) an ag…

Director: The filing reports the results of the annual meeting of shareholders, which typically involves the routine election of directors.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On October 23, 2025, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press releasing announcing a cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 3, 2025, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on November 12, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed”…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On June 30, 2025, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press releasing announcing a cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on August 7, 2025, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on July 17, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purp…

Director — Stevan Bobb, Jeffrey Songer: The filing discloses the appointment of two new directors to newly created board seats, which is a routine governance action rather than an executive departure.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. To the extent required by

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”) entered into a Fifth Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Guarantor Joinder and Amendment to Certain Collateral Documents (the “Fifth Amendment”), with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as Administrative Agent (the “Facility Agent”), the Guarantors (as defined therein) party thereto, and the Lenders (as defined therein) party thereto, which amen…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On April 3, 2025, the Company issued a press releasing announcing a cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 13, 2025, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on April 22, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On October 18, 2024, the Company issued a press releasing announcing a cash dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 27, 2024, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on November 6, 2024. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exc…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 6, 2024, GBXL I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (“Greenbrier”), GBXL I (Canada) Ltd., a Canadian limited company and wholly owned subsidiary of Greenbrier (the “Canadian Subsidiary”), Wilmington Trust Company, as collateral agent and depositary, Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as a lender and as agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fa…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The disclosure required by this item and contained in

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.