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UNITED RENTALS, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2008)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 29, 2008
Period End
October 28, 2008
Security
URI
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K170

URI filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 170 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 29, 2008. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K report on October 28, 2008, to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

This filing primarily serves to attach the press release containing these key financial and operational updates. Investors should review the referenced press release for detailed information on the company's performance during the third quarter of 2008, as it contains the material financial data and management commentary. The 8-K itself is a procedural filing, but the attached exhibit is critical for understanding the company's recent business activities and financial condition.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. The 8-K filing announces United Rentals' financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
  2. The report's primary purpose is to furnish a press release containing these results as Exhibit 99.1.
  3. Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance information.
  4. The filing date is October 28, 2008, with the earliest event reported on October 27, 2008.
  5. The report confirms the filings for United Rentals, Inc. and United Rentals (North America), Inc.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

    The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report United Rentals, Inc.'s earnings and financial results for the third quarter of 2008. It primarily serves to attach the press release containing these important details.

  2. Where can I find the specific financial results for the quarter?

    The specific financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, are contained within the press release dated October 28, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

  3. What period does the financial information in the press release cover?

    The financial information provided in the press release covers the three months ended September 30, 2008.

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