What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information that United Rentals, Inc. will use at investor conferences in June 2006. This information is made available on the company's website starting May 16, 2006.

What non-GAAP financial measures are discussed in the presentation?

The presentation discusses EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and free cash flow. EBITDA is presented as a measure of operating performance, while free cash flow is presented as a measure of cash available for debt service and working capital.

What are the key risks highlighted by United Rentals?

Key risks include unfavorable economic and industry conditions, potential lack of government funding for projects, difficulties in accessing capital, challenges in integrating acquired companies, unexpected increases in costs or lower-than-expected rate increases, and the ongoing SEC inquiry which could result in accounting changes, financial restatements, or other adverse outcomes. The company also notes potential significant expenses related to the SEC inquiry and related litigation.

Where can investors find more detailed information about these risks?

The filing states that certain of these risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in the company's previous filings with the SEC.

URI 8-K: Regulation FD — May 16, 2006

Summary

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on May 16, 2006, to disclose information regarding a presentation to be used at upcoming investor conferences in June 2006. This presentation, accessible on the company's website, includes non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and free cash flow. Management utilizes these metrics to provide an enhanced perspective on operating performance and available cash flow for debt obligations and working capital, respectively. The filing also reiterates key risks and uncertainties that could impact the company's future results. These include macroeconomic and industry conditions, government funding, capital access, integration risks from acquisitions, pricing and cost fluctuations, the ongoing SEC inquiry, and potential expenses related to the SEC inquiry, internal reviews, and associated lawsuits. Investors are advised that the outcomes of these matters could materially affect the company's financial statements and guidance.

Key Highlights

1United Rentals is making information available to investors via a presentation on its website, accessible from May 16, 2006.
2The presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA and free cash flow.
3EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
4Free cash flow is defined as net cash from operations less equipment and property purchases, plus equipment sales proceeds.
5The company believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into operational performance and cash availability.
6The filing explicitly lists several risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements, including economic conditions, capital access, acquisition integration, and the ongoing SEC inquiry.
7The company acknowledges that the SEC inquiry could lead to accounting policy changes, restatements, or adverse outcomes.

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

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