Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jun. 27, 2023 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Amendment Flag | true |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 27, 2023 |
Entity Registrant Name | THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OR |
Entity File Number | 001-13146 |
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 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock without par value |
Trading Symbol | GBX |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Description | The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023, which reported that the Company’s Board of Directors had elected Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to its Board effective on June 29, 2023. At the time of his election, Mr. Ottensmeyer’s board committee appointments had not been determined. On October 19, 2023, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Ottensmeyer to serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, effective as of October 20, 2023. Except as set forth herein, no other information in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023 is amended. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000923120 |