8-KRegulation FD

UNITED RENTALS, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 16, 2006)

Filed March 16, 2006For Securities:URI

Summary

This 8-K filing from United Rentals, Inc. (URI) on March 16, 2006, provides an update on its financial condition as of and for the month ended January 31, 2006. This information is being furnished to bondholders as per an agreement. Key financial metrics disclosed include total revenue of $269.7 million and net cash provided by operating activities of $78.8 million for the month. The company also reported a total debt of $2,931.6 million and a liquidity position of $1,019.2 million (cash plus borrowing availability) as of January 31, 2006. Investors should note that this financial information is preliminary and subject to change due to ongoing internal reviews, previously announced SEC inquiries, and potential restatements of prior period financial results. The company's current credit ratings and the potential termination of its securitization facility based on rating downgrades are also noted.

Key Highlights

  • 1Furnishes unaudited consolidated financial information for the month ended January 31, 2006, as agreed with bondholders.
  • 2Reported total revenue of $269.7 million for the month ended January 31, 2006.
  • 3Generated net cash provided by operating activities of $78.8 million for the month ended January 31, 2006.
  • 4Total debt stood at $2,931.6 million as of January 31, 2006.
  • 5Maintained a strong liquidity position with $1,019.2 million in cash and borrowing availability as of January 31, 2006.
  • 6Highlights that the provided financial data is preliminary and subject to change due to ongoing SEC inquiries and internal reviews, including potential restatements.
  • 7Notes current credit ratings (Moody's B2, S&P BB-) and conditions that could lead to termination of its accounts receivable securitization facility.

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