01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed May 10, 2012. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous Current Report (8-K) filed on May 3, 2012, by United Rentals, Inc. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide the necessary financial information and exhibits related to the recently completed acquisition of RSC Holdings Inc., which closed on April 30, 2012.
Investors should note that this filing does not introduce new material events but rather supplements the prior report with crucial financial data for the acquired entity. The amendment includes the audited financial statements of RSC Holdings Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, as well as its unaudited financial statements for the periods ending March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011.
Additionally, it provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information that illustrates the expected financial impact of the merger on United Rentals. This information is essential for understanding the combined entity's financial position and future performance.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amendment to a prior 8-K filing, specifically addressing Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- Provides audited financial statements for RSC Holdings Inc. for fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009.
- Includes unaudited financial statements for RSC Holdings Inc. for the periods ending March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011.
- Files unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information reflecting the acquisition of RSC Holdings Inc.
- The merger between United Rentals and RSC Holdings Inc. was completed on April 30, 2012.
- This filing incorporates previously filed information from RSC Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-K.
- The amendment is being filed to comply with SEC requirements for reporting acquisitions.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?
This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. Its main purpose is to provide the required financial statements and pro forma information related to United Rentals' acquisition of RSC Holdings Inc., which was completed on April 30, 2012. It supplements the initial report with detailed financial data for the acquired company and the combined entity.
What specific financial information is being provided for RSC Holdings Inc.?
The filing includes the audited financial statements of RSC Holdings Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009. It also provides unaudited financial statements for RSC Holdings Inc. for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011.
What is the significance of the pro forma financial information?
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information shows how the combined company (United Rentals after acquiring RSC Holdings Inc.) would have looked financially as of March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011. This information helps investors assess the financial impact of the acquisition and understand the expected combined entity's financial position and potential performance, though it's not a guarantee of future results.
Has any new material event occurred besides the filing of these financial documents?
No, according to the filing, this amendment (8-K/A) does not make any other modifications to the original 8-K report filed on May 3, 2012. Its sole purpose is to provide the previously omitted financial statements and pro forma information related to the completed acquisition of RSC Holdings Inc.
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