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G&W concludes Freightliner acquisition
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefGenesee & Wyoming Inc. on March 25, 2015 completed the acquisition of approximately 94% of Britain’s Freightliner Group Ltd. for approximately US$733 million (at current exchange rates), plus the assumption of approximately US$29 million (at current exchange rates) of net debt and capitalized leases.