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    H&E Rentals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

    10/29/24 7:12:30 AM ET
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    BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E", the "Company", d/b/a "H&E Rentals") today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The report includes the Company's branch expansion achievements, with the addition of eight new locations in the third quarter, expanding the Company's branch network to 157 locations across 32 states.

    THIRD QUARTER 2024 SUMMARY WITH A COMPARISON TO THIRD QUARTER 2023

    • Revenues declined 4.0% to $384.9 million compared to $400.7 million.
    • Net income was $31.1 million compared to $48.9 million. The effective income tax rate was 28.3% compared to 26.1%.
    • Adjusted EBITDA totaled $175.3 million, a decrease of 8.4% compared to $191.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA margins were 45.6% of revenues compared to 47.8%.
    • Total equipment rental revenues were $326.2 million, an increase of $10.4 million, or 3.3%, compared to $315.8 million. Rental revenues were $288.1 million, an increase of $7.8 million, or 2.8%, compared to $280.3 million.
    • Sales of rental equipment decreased 47.3% to $27.8 million compared to $52.7 million.
    • Gross margin declined to 44.5% compared to 47.0%.
    • Total equipment rental gross margins were 45.3% compared to 47.4%. Rental gross margins were 51.2% compared to 53.3%.
    • Average time utilization (based on original equipment cost) was 67.6% compared to 70.0%. The Company's rental fleet, based on original equipment cost, closed the third quarter of 2024 at slightly below $3.0 billion, an increase of $220.1 million, or 8.1%.
    • Average rental rates declined 0.1% compared to the third quarter of 2023, and declined 0.6% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
    • Dollar utilization was 39.4% compared to 41.5% in the third quarter of 2023 and 38.6% in the second quarter of 2024.
    • Average rental fleet age on September 30, 2024, was 40.8 months compared to an industry average age of 47.9 months.
    • Paid regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share of common stock.

    "Industry fundamentals in the third quarter continued to trail year-ago measures," said Brad Barber, chief executive officer of H&E Rentals. "Physical fleet utilization averaged 67.6%, or 240 basis points below the third quarter of 2023, evidence of the lower customer demand and a lingering modest oversupply of equipment. On a sequential quarterly basis, utilization improved 120 basis points. In addition, rental rates declined 0.1% compared to the prior-year quarter and were down 0.6% from the second quarter of 2024. Despite weakness in these key metrics, rental revenues grew 2.8% compared to the year-ago quarter due largely to the steady expansion of our branch count since the close of the third quarter of 2023. Finally, gross fleet expenditures in the quarter were $131.3 million, resulting in gross expenditures through the first nine months of 2024 of $327.8 million. We concluded the third quarter with a fleet original equipment cost of slightly below $3.0 billion."

    Mr. Barber acknowledged the Company's impressive expansion achievements, noting, "A record number of eight branches were added in the third quarter, while a ninth branch was opened in the month of October. The strong outcome reflected the outstanding execution of our accelerated new location program, which has achieved a record 16 additional locations in 2024, exceeding our stated expansion expectation. Our U.S. geographic coverage through September 30, 2024 improved to 157 locations across 32 states. When accounting for both new locations and branches added through acquisition, our branch count is up more than 14% in 2024 and approximately 54% since the close of 2021. Both measures are dominant accomplishments in our industry."  

    With the final quarter of 2024 underway, Mr. Barber provided updated expectations for the rental equipment industry, stating, "Construction spending in the U.S. continues to demonstrate the slowing rate of growth observed over the first half of 2024. We believe a trend of moderating activity will persist through the remainder of the year, with physical fleet utilization and rental rates below year-ago measures. Beyond the fourth quarter, the developing outlook for our industry is more encouraging into 2025. The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), a leading indicator of construction spending, has exhibited gains for five of the last six months, while construction employment remains on a steady upward trajectory. Also, a cycle of easing interest rates is expected to have positive implications for local construction activity as projects are reevaluated under more favorable lending conditions. Finally, the strong expansion of mega projects remains a significant driver of growth for our industry, both today and into the future. Our branch expansion has led to a greater and more diverse exposure to mega projects, including a growing presence on data centers, solar and wind farms and LNG export facilities."  

    FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR THIRD QUARTER 2024

    Revenue

    Total revenues were $384.9 million in the third quarter, a decline of 4.0% compared to $400.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Total equipment rental revenues of $326.2 million improved 3.3% compared to $315.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Rental revenues of $288.1 million increased 2.8% compared to $280.3 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales of rental equipment totaled $27.8 million, a decrease of 47.3% compared to $52.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales of new equipment of $14.1 million increased 11.2% compared to $12.6 million in the same quarter of 2023.

    Gross Profit

    Gross profit totaled $171.5 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 9.0% compared to $188.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. Gross margin declined to 44.5% for the third quarter of 2024 compared to 47.0% for the same quarter in 2023. On a segment basis, gross margin on total equipment rentals was 45.3% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 47.4% in the third quarter of 2023. Rental margins were 51.2% compared to 53.3% over the same period of comparison. Rental rates in the third quarter of 2024 declined 0.1% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Time utilization (based on original equipment cost) was 67.6% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 70.0% in the third quarter of 2023. Gross margins on sales of rental equipment improved to 60.2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 58.5% in third quarter of 2023. Gross margins on sales of new equipment were 19.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 13.2% over the same period of comparison.

    Rental Fleet

    The original equipment cost of the Company's rental fleet as of September 30, 2024, was slightly below $3.0 billion, representing an increase of $220.1 million, or 8.1%, compared to the end of the third quarter of 2023. Dollar utilization in the third quarter of 2024 was 39.4% compared to 41.5% in the third quarter of 2023.

    Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

    Selling, General, and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $112.4 million, an increase of $8.2 million, or 7.9%, compared to $104.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher expenses associated with facilities and depreciation and amortization, as well as employee salaries, wages, payroll taxes and other related employee expenses. SG&A expenses in the third quarter of 2024 as a percentage of total revenues were 29.2% compared to 26.0% in the third quarter of 2023. Approximately $11.0 million of the increase in SG&A expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were attributable to a combined 27 branches opened or acquired during or after the third quarter of 2023.

    Income from Operations

    Income from operations for the third quarter of 2024 was $60.7 million, or 15.8% of revenues, compared to $79.2 million, or 19.8% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2023. Results in the year-ago quarter included a $5.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted income from operations in the third quarter of 2023, excluding the impairment charge was $84.9 million, or 21.2% of revenues.

    Interest Expense

    Interest expense was $18.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $16.1 million in the third quarter of 2023.

    Net Income

    Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was $31.1 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to net income in the third quarter of 2023 of $48.9 million, or $1.35 per diluted share. Results in the year-ago quarter included a pre-tax $5.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted net income, excluding the impairment charge in the third quarter of 2023 was $53.0 million, or $1.46 per diluted share. The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was 28.3% compared to an effective income tax rate of 26.1% in the same quarter of 2023.

    Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 totaled $175.3 million, or 45.6% of revenues, compared to $191.4 million, or 47.8% of revenues, in the same quarter of 2023.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release contains certain non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) measures (EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share and the disaggregation of equipment rental revenues and cost of sales numbers) detailed below. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures as defined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We define Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented as EBITDA adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense and the impairment of goodwill. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues.

    We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin in our business operations to, among other things, evaluate the performance of our business, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets. We also believe that analysts and investors use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as supplemental measures to evaluate a company's overall operating performance. However, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin have material limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We consider them useful tools to assist us in evaluating performance because it eliminates items related to components of our capital structure, taxes and non-cash charges. The items that we have eliminated in determining EBITDA for the periods presented are interest expense, income taxes, depreciation of fixed assets (which includes rental equipment and property and equipment) and amortization of intangible assets. For Adjusted EBITDA, we eliminate non-cash items such as non-cash stock-based compensation expense and any other non-recurring items described above applicable to the particular period. However, some of these eliminated items are necessary to our business. For example, (i) interest expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because we incur a significant amount of interest expense related to our outstanding indebtedness; (ii) payment of income taxes is a necessary element of our costs; (iii) depreciation is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because rental equipment is the single largest component of our total assets and we recognize a significant amount of depreciation expense over the estimated useful life of this equipment; and (iv) stock compensation expense while non-cash, is an element of our costs. Any measure that eliminates components of our capital structure and costs associated with carrying significant amounts of fixed assets on our consolidated balance sheet has material limitations as a performance measure. In light of the foregoing limitations, we do not rely solely on EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as performance measures and also consider our GAAP results. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not measurements of our financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

    We use Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Share ("Adjusted Income Measures") in our business operations to, among other things, analyze our financial performance on a comparative period basis without the effects of significant one-time, non-recurring items. We define the Adjusted Income Measures for the periods presented as Income from Operations, Net Income and Net Income per Share, respectively, adjusted for the impairment of goodwill. Additionally, we believe Adjusted Income Measures, in combination with financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP, provide investors with useful information and additional perspective concerning future profitability. However, Adjusted Income Measures are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to GAAP Income from Operations, Net Income and Net Income per Share. Because Adjusted Income Measures may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

    We have presented in a supplemental schedule the disaggregation of our equipment rental revenues to provide further detail in evaluating the period over period performance of our rental business relative to equipment rental gross profit and equipment rental gross margin and believe these non-GAAP measures may be useful to investors for this reason. However, you should not consider this in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

    Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in the financial tables accompanying this earnings release.

    Conference Call

    The Company's management will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2024 results today, October 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). To listen to the call, participants should dial 844-887-9400 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A telephonic replay will become available after 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on October 29, 2024, and will continue through November 12, 2024, by dialing 877-344-7529 and entering the confirmation code 3897091.

    The live broadcast of H&E's quarterly conference call will be available online at herentals.com on October 29, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and will remain available for 30 days. Related presentation materials will be posted to the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's web site at herentals.com prior to the call. The presentation materials will be in Adobe Acrobat format.

    About H&E Rentals

    Founded in 1961, H&E is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation. The Company's fleet is comprised of aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines. H&E serves a diverse set of end markets in many high-growth geographies and has branches throughout the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain, Southwest, Gulf Coast, Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about H&E's beliefs and expectations, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements containing the words "may," "could," "would," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project," "intend," "foresee" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) general economic and geopolitical conditions in North America and elsewhere throughout the globe and construction and industrial activity in the markets where we operate in North America; (2) our ability to forecast trends in our business accurately, and the impact of economic downturns and economic uncertainty on the markets we serve (including as a result of current uncertainty due to inflation and increasing interest rates); (3) the impact of conditions in the global credit and commodity markets and their effect on construction spending and the economy in general; (4) trends in oil and natural gas which could adversely affect the demand for our products and services; (5) our inability to obtain equipment and other supplies for our business from our key suppliers on acceptable terms or at all, as a result of supply chain disruptions, insolvency, financial difficulties, supplier relationships or other factors; (6) increased maintenance and repair costs as our fleet ages and decreases in our equipment's residual value; (7) risks related to a global pandemic and similar health concerns, such as the scope and duration of the outbreak, government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response to the pandemic, material delays and cancellations of construction or infrastructure projects, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and other impacts to the business; (8) our indebtedness; (9) risks associated with the expansion of our business and any potential acquisitions we may make, including any related capital expenditures, or our ability to consummate such acquisitions; (10) our ability to integrate any businesses or assets we acquire; (11) competitive pressures; (12) security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, failure to protect personal information, compliance with data protection laws and other disruptions in our information technology systems; (13) adverse weather events or natural disasters; (14) risks related to climate change and climate change regulation; (15) compliance with laws and regulations, including those relating to environmental matters, corporate governance matters and tax matters, as well as any future changes to such laws and regulations; and (16) other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. These statements are based on the current beliefs and assumptions of H&E's management, which in turn are based on currently available information and important, underlying assumptions. Investors, potential investors, security holders and other readers are urged to consider the above-mentioned factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

      
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
      
      Three Months Ended

    September 30,
      Nine Months Ended

    September 30,
     
      2024  2023  2024  2023 
    Revenues:            
    Equipment rentals $326,219  $315,811  $933,900  $869,278 
    Sales of rental equipment  27,790   52,708   110,842   124,476 
    Sales of new equipment  14,054   12,633   35,136   29,308 
    Parts, service and other  16,799   19,544   52,623   60,348 
    Total revenues  384,862   400,696   1,132,501   1,083,410 
    Cost of revenues:            
    Rental depreciation  95,194   90,361   278,990   258,146 
    Rental expense  45,494   40,545   131,423   117,169 
    Rental other  37,687   35,056   105,499   93,381 
       178,375   165,962   515,912   468,696 
    Sales of rental equipment  11,057   21,893   42,006   51,396 
    Sales of new equipment  11,266   10,962   28,777   25,278 
    Parts, service and other  12,710   13,496   38,207   39,918 
    Total cost of revenues  213,408   212,313   624,902   585,288 
    Gross profit  171,454   188,383   507,599   498,122 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses  112,449   104,218   338,558   298,812 
    Impairment of goodwill  —   (5,714)  —   (5,714)
    Gain on sales of property and equipment, net  1,664   763   6,449   1,866 
    Income from operations  60,669   79,214   175,490   195,462 
    Other income (expense):            
    Interest expense  (18,771)  (16,145)  (55,364)  (44,542)
    Other, net  1,448   3,071   4,482   5,851 
    Total other expense, net  (17,323)  (13,074)  (50,882)  (38,691)
    Income from operations before provision for income taxes  43,346   66,140   124,608   156,771 
    Provision for income taxes  12,278   17,261   34,390   41,002 
    Net income $31,068  $48,879  $90,218  $115,769 
                 
    Net income per common share:            
    Basic $0.86  $1.35  $2.49  $3.21 
    Diluted $0.85  $1.35  $2.47  $3.19 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
    Basic  36,300   36,134   36,249   36,078 
    Diluted  36,459   36,322   36,497   36,326 



      
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA (unaudited)

    (Amounts in thousands)
     
      
      September 30, 2024  December 31, 2023 
    Cash $11,083  $8,500 
    Rental equipment, net  1,924,653   1,756,578 
    Total assets  2,892,666   2,639,886 
    Total debt (1)  1,530,423   1,434,661 
    Total liabilities  2,295,454   2,105,597 
    Stockholders' equity  597,212   534,289 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,892,666  $2,639,886 

    (1) Total debt consists of the aggregate amounts on the senior unsecured notes, senior secured credit facility, and finance lease obligations.

     
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (Amounts in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended

    September 30, 2023
     
      As Reported  Adjustment  As Adjusted 
    Gross profit $188,383  $—  $188,383 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses  104,218   —   104,218 
    Impairment of goodwill  (5,714)  5,714   — 
    Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  763   —   763 
    Income from operations  79,214   5,714   84,928 
    Interest expense  (16,145)  —   (16,145)
    Other income, net  3,071   —   3,071 
    Income from operations before provision for income taxes  66,140   5,714   71,854 
    Provision for income taxes  17,261   1,585   18,846 
    Net income $48,879  $4,129  $53,008 
              
    NET INCOME PER SHARE (1)         
    Basic - Net income per common share: $1.35  $0.11  $1.47 
    Basic - Weighted average common shares outstanding:  36,134   36,134   36,134 
              
    Diluted - Net income per common share $1.35  $0.11  $1.46 
    Diluted - Weighted average common shares outstanding:  36,322   36,322   36,322 

    (1) Because of the method used in calculating per share data, the summation of the above per share data may not necessarily total to the as adjusted per share data.

     
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (Amounts in thousands)
     
      Nine Months Ended

    September 30, 2023
     
      As Reported  Adjustment  As Adjusted 
    Gross profit $498,122  $—  $498,122 
    Selling, general and administrative expenses  298,812   —   298,812 
    Impairment of goodwill  (5,714)  5,714   — 
    Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  1,866   —   1,866 
    Income from operations  195,462   5,714   201,176 
    Interest expense  (44,542)  —   (44,542)
    Other income, net  5,851   —   5,851 
    Income from operations before provision for income taxes  156,771   5,714   162,485 
    Provision for income taxes  41,002   1,585   42,587 
    Net income $115,769  $4,129  $119,898 
              
    NET INCOME PER SHARE (1)         
    Basic - Net income per common share: $3.21  $0.11  $3.32 
    Basic - Weighted average common shares outstanding:  36,078   36,078   36,078 
              
    Diluted - Net income per common share $3.19  $0.11  $3.30 
    Diluted - Weighted average common shares outstanding:  36,326   36,326   36,326 

    (1) Because of the method used in calculating per share data, the summation of the above per share data may not necessarily total to the as adjusted per share data.

     
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (Amounts in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended

    September 30,
      Nine Months Ended

    September 30,
     
      2024  2023  2024  2023 
                 
    Net Income $31,068  $48,879  $90,218  $115,769 
    Interest Expense  18,771   16,145   55,364   44,542 
    Provision for income taxes  12,278   17,261   34,390   41,002 
    Depreciation  108,014   99,437   314,056   283,629 
    Amortization of intangibles  2,598   1,683   7,668   5,048 
                 
    EBITDA $172,729  $183,405  $501,696  $489,990 
                 
    Non-cash stock-based compensation expense $2,616  $2,275  $8,606  $7,304 
    Impairment of goodwill  —   5,714   —   5,714 
                 
    Adjusted EBITDA $175,345  $191,394  $510,302  $503,008 



     
    H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (Amounts in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended

    September 30,
      Nine Months Ended

    September 30,
     
      2024  2023  2024  2023 
    RENTAL            
    Equipment rentals (1) $288,094  $280,257  $825,308  $771,056 
    Rental other  38,125   35,554   108,592   98,222 
    Total equipment rentals  326,219   315,811   933,900   869,278 
                 
    RENTAL COST OF SALES            
    Rental depreciation  95,194   90,361   278,990   258,146 
    Rental expense  45,494   40,545   131,423   117,169 
    Rental other  37,687   35,056   105,499   93,381 
    Total rental cost of sales  178,375   165,962   515,912   468,696 
                 
    RENTAL REVENUES GROSS PROFIT            
    Equipment rentals  147,406   149,351   414,895   395,741 
    Rentals other  438   498   3,093   4,841 
    Total rental revenues gross profit $147,844  $149,849  $417,988  $400,582 
                 
    RENTAL REVENUES GROSS MARGIN            
    Equipment rentals  51.2%  53.3%  50.3%  51.3%
    Rentals other  1.1%  1.4%  2.8%  4.9%
    Total rental revenues gross margin  45.3%  47.4%  44.8%  46.1%

    (1) Pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X, the Company's equipment rental revenues are aggregated and presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in this press release as a single line item, "Equipment Rentals." The above table disaggregates the Company's equipment rental revenues for discussion and analysis purposes only.



    Contacts:

    Leslie S. Magee

    Chief Financial Officer

    225-298-5261

    [email protected]

    Jeffrey L. Chastain

    Vice President of Investor Relations

    225-952-2308

    [email protected]



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    • Herc Holdings Announces Expiration of HSR Act Waiting Period for Planned Acquisition of H&E Equipment Services

      Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) ("Herc" or "the Company"), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), in connection with the previously announced agreement for the Company to acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E"). In addition, the Company announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission had declared its Registration Statement on Form S-4 effective. The satisfaction of these important regulatory conditions moves the Company closer to the completion of the proposed transaction, which is expected to close by ea

      5/15/25 7:00:00 AM ET
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    • Herc Holdings Extends Tender Offer to Acquire H&E Equipment Services

      Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) ("Herc" or "the Company") announced today that it has extended its previously announced tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E") common stock for $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock for each H&E share, in each case without interest, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, dated February 19, 2025, between Herc, HR Merger Sub, Inc. and H&E (the "Merger Agreement"). The Offer, which was previously scheduled to expire at one minute past 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on May 13, 2025, has been extended until one minute past 11:59 p.m. Eastern Tim

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    • Herc Holdings Extends Tender Offer to Acquire H&E Equipment Services

      Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) ("Herc" or "the Company") announced today that it has extended its previously announced tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E") common stock for $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock for each H&E share, in each case without interest, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, dated February 19, 2025, between Herc, HR Merger Sub, Inc. and H&E (the "Merger Agreement"). The Offer, which was previously scheduled to expire at one minute past 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on April 29, 2025, has been extended until one minute past 11:59 p.m. Eastern T

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    • H&E Equipment downgraded by UBS with a new price target

      UBS downgraded H&E Equipment from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $92.00 from $60.00 previously

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    • KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage on H&E Equipment

      KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of H&E Equipment with a rating of Sector Weight

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    • Raymond James initiated coverage on H&E Equipment

      Raymond James initiated coverage of H&E Equipment with a rating of Mkt Perform

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    • Amendment: SEC Form SC TO-T/A filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc.

      SC TO-T/A - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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    • Amendment: SEC Form SC 14D9/A filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc.

      SC 14D9/A - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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    • Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc.

      SCHEDULE 13G/A - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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    • H&E Equipment Services Appoints Suzanne H. Wood as Director

      H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:HEES) announced effective March 13, 2023, Suzanne H. Wood has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). In connection with Ms. Wood's appointment, the size of the Board was expanded from ten to eleven directors. "Ms. Wood is highly qualified to serve as a director on the Board of the Company given her extensive experience in the construction and rental industries. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge to her role," says Executive Chairman and Director John Engquist. "We welcome Ms. Wood to our Board and look forward to her leadership and counsel." Ms. Wood, age 63, was Senior Vice President and Chief Financia

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    • H&E Equipment Services Announces Changes to Executive Management

      BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) today announced the appointment of John McDowell Engquist as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Engquist will succeed current President, Bradley W. Barber, who has been President of the Company since November 2, 2012. Mr. Barber will continue in his role as a Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Engquist is the son of Mr. John Martindale Engquist, Executive Chairman of the Company. Mr. Barber commented, “John’s appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer recognizes his exemplary performance throughout his career with H&E. John’s operat

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    • H&E Rentals Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

      BATON ROUGE, La., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E", the "Company", d/b/a "H&E Rentals") today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. In the seasonally softer first quarter, which included one less calendar day, demand from local markets remained weak. In addition to the challenging demand trend, merger announcements in the quarter created pressure on the performance of the business. These factors contributed to a 7.2% decline in first quarter equipment rental revenues compared to the first quarter in 2024. The Company's branch expansion strategy continued with only those openings that were already pla

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    • H&E Rentals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

      BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E", the "Company", d/b/a "H&E Rentals") today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Also, the Company noted its agreement to be acquired by Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) announced earlier this week, which will bring together two companies with a combined 120 years of industry experience who are committed to customer service and excellence. FOURTH QUARTER 2024 SUMMARY WITH A COMPARISON TO FOURTH QUARTER 2023 Revenues decreased 0.4% to $384.1 million compared to $385.8 million.Net income totaled $32.8 million compared to $53.5 million. The effective i

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    • Herc Holdings and H&E Equipment Services Enter into Definitive Merger Agreement

      Acquisition Scales Herc's Premier Platform and Accelerates Strategy for Industry Leading Growth and Superior Value Creation Transaction Terms Same as Proposal Previously Announced on February 18, 2025 H&E Terminates Agreement with United Rentals Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) ("Herc" or "the Company"), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers, and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ:HEES) ("H&E") today announced that H&E has terminated its prior merger agreement with United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) and that Herc and H&E have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Herc will acquire H&E. As previously announced on February 18, 2025, under

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    • CFO & Secretary Magee Leslie S was granted 20,463 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 9,299 shares, increasing direct ownership by 8% to 147,777 units (SEC Form 4)

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      2/25/25 4:35:33 PM ET
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    • CEO Barber Bradley W covered exercise/tax liability with 22,191 shares and was granted 48,835 shares, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 242,530 units (SEC Form 4)

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    • President & COO Engquist John Mcdowell was granted 16,363 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 7,436 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 68,863 units (SEC Form 4)

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    • Amendment: SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc.

      SC 13G/A - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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    • SEC Form SC 13G filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc.

      SC 13G - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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    • SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by H&E Equipment Services Inc. (Amendment)

      SC 13G/A - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (0001339605) (Subject)

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