GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC 8-K

What Happened

• The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 7, 2026 and filed an 8‑K on January 9, 2026 reporting the meeting results (Items 5.02 and 5.07).
• Shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan that adds 1,000,000 shares to the pool available for issuance. The Amended Plan and its principal features are described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed November 17, 2025 and Appendix A thereto, which are incorporated by reference in the 8‑K.

Key Details

• Meeting date: January 7, 2026; 8‑K filed January 9, 2026 (Items 5.02 and 5.07).
• Plan change: Amendment adds 1,000,000 shares to the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.
• Eligible participants: employees, officers, directors and certain consultants of the Company and certain affiliates.
• Types of awards authorized under the Amended Plan include options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock units, performance units, performance‑vesting awards payable in cash or property, cash‑based awards and other incentives payable in cash or shares.

Why It Matters

• The amendment expands the pool for equity and cash awards to executives and other eligible participants, which can affect executive compensation and potential dilution to shareholders.
• Approval at the annual meeting shows shareholder consent for the increase; the full terms and mechanics are contained in the Amended Plan (Appendix A of the Definitive Proxy Statement).
• This 8‑K does not report financial results or management departures beyond noting the annual meeting occurred; investors should review the referenced Definitive Proxy Statement and Appendix A for full plan text and vote tallies.