01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 24, 2013. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on January 24, 2013, to report its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012, alongside providing forward-looking information for 2013.
The company is furnishing a press release detailing these results, which is available as an exhibit. Additionally, URI is making available on its website certain information and financial outlook for 2013, intended for investor meetings and presentations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- United Rentals reported its Q4 and full-year 2012 financial results via a press release filed with the 8-K.
- The company is providing its 2013 business and financial outlook to investors.
- Specific non-GAAP financial measures are being disclosed and explained, including Free Cash Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS.
- Reconciliations between non-GAAP measures and GAAP equivalents are included in the investor presentation.
- The company believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into operating performance and future profitability.
- Information regarding these results and outlook is accessible on the company's website, www.ur.com.
- The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release detailing the financial results.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report United Rentals, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012, and to disclose forward-looking information and the company's 2013 outlook for investors.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q4 and FY 2012?
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this 8-K filing. You can also find the information on United Rentals' website, www.ur.com, along with other presentation materials.
What are the key non-GAAP financial measures United Rentals is highlighting?
United Rentals is highlighting Free Cash (Usage) Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Adjusted EPS). The company believes these measures provide useful additional information about operating performance and liquidity.
Are these non-GAAP measures a substitute for GAAP measures?
No, the company states that while these non-GAAP measures offer useful insights, they should not be considered as alternatives to Net Income, Cash Flows from Operating Activities, or Earnings Per Share under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or liquidity.
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