Genesee & Wyoming Overview
- Year Founded
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1977
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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7,300
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt - Spinoff
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- Financing Rounds
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14
- Investments
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62
Genesee & Wyoming General Information
Description
Operator of a short line railroad holding company intended to serve with rail transportation of goods across Darien, Connecticut. The company owns and leases freight railroads worldwide organized in locally managed operating regions, provides rail and transload services, contract coal loading as well as industrial railcar switching and repair, enabling clients to facilitate goods distribution.
Contact Information
Website
www.gwrr.comCorporate Office
- 20 West Avenue
- Darien, CT 06820
- United States
Corporate Office
- 20 West Avenue
- Darien, CT 06820
- United States
Genesee & Wyoming Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Genesee & Wyoming Competitors (11)
One of Genesee & Wyoming’s 11 competitors is Patriot Rail Company, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Jacksonville, FL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Patriot Rail Company | Private Equity-Backed | Jacksonville, FL | ||||
| Anacostia Rail Holdings Company | Corporation | Chicago, IL | ||||
| TTX Company | Private Debt Financed | Charlotte, NC | ||||
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Fort Worth, TX | ||||
| The Greenbrier Companies | Corporation | Lake Oswego, OR |
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Genesee & Wyoming Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Genesee & Wyoming Investments & Acquisitions (62)
Genesee & Wyoming’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Central Gulf Railcar Services. The deal was made on 02-Oct-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Central Gulf Railcar Services | 02-Oct-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Services | ||
| BMS Locomotive Service Group | 27-Jul-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Electrical Equipment | ||
| Rail Pulse | 21-Oct-2020 | Joint Venture | Rail | ||
| Ohi-Rail | 17-Jan-2020 | Buyout/LBO | Rail | ||
| RailPulse | 01-Jan-2020 | Joint Venture | Rail |
Genesee & Wyoming Exits (6)
Genesee & Wyoming’s most recent exit was on 15-Aug-2018 from Cargomatic. The exit was categorized as with 7 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Cargomatic | 15-Aug-2018 | Completed |
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| Freightliner Group | 25-Mar-2015 | Completed |
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| RailAmerica | 02-Oct-2012 | Completed |
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| Meridian & Bigbee Railroad | 01-Jan-2005 | Completed |
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| Ferrocarriles Chiapas-Mayab | 01-Jan-1999 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Completed |
Genesee & Wyoming Affiliates
Subsidiaries (30)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transrail Holdings | Darien, CT | 2019 | |
| Salt Lake City Southern Railroad Company | Darien, CT | 2019 | |
| Railroad Maintenance Services | Darien, CT | 2019 | |
| York Rail Logistics | York, PA | 2017 | |
| Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad | Rapid City, SD | 2014 |
Genesee & Wyoming FAQs
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When was Genesee & Wyoming founded?
Genesee & Wyoming was founded in 1977.
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Where is Genesee & Wyoming headquartered?
Genesee & Wyoming is headquartered in Darien, CT.
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What is the size of Genesee & Wyoming?
Genesee & Wyoming has 7,300 total employees.
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What industry is Genesee & Wyoming in?
Genesee & Wyoming’s primary industry is Rail.
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Is Genesee & Wyoming a private or public company?
Genesee & Wyoming is a Private company.
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What is Genesee & Wyoming’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Genesee & Wyoming is .
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How much funding has Genesee & Wyoming raised over time?
Genesee & Wyoming has raised $1.11B.
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Who are Genesee & Wyoming’s investors?
Brookfield Corporation and GIC Private have invested in Genesee & Wyoming.
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Who are Genesee & Wyoming’s competitors?
Patriot Rail Company, Anacostia Rail Holdings Company, TTX Company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and The Greenbrier Companies are some of the 11 competitors of Genesee & Wyoming.
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