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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 22, 1999
XTRA Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7654 06-0954158
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State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer
of organization File Number) Identification No.)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (617) 367-5000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5 - Other Events:
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On February 18, 1999, XTRA Corporation issued a press release announcing that
Robert M. Gintel will retire from the Board. The Company does not intend to fill
the vacant Board seat at this time.
On March 16, 1999, XTRA Corporation issued a press release announcing that
Herbert C. Knortz has retired from the Board. The Company does not intend to
fill the vacant Board seat at this time.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
XTRA CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: March 22, 1999 /s/ Michael J. Soja
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Michael J. Soja
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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