01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 17, 2013. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 8-K filing by United Rentals, Inc. (URI) on July 16, 2013, primarily serves to disclose its second-quarter 2013 financial results and to inform investors about supplemental financial information available on the company's website.
The company reported its operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, via a press release furnished as an exhibit. Additionally, URI is providing access to investor presentation materials that discuss key business metrics, financial performance, and its 2013 outlook.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- United Rentals reported its Q2 2013 financial results via a press release filed with the 8-K.
- The company is providing additional information on its website related to business performance and 2013 outlook.
- The filing emphasizes the use of non-GAAP financial measures: free cash (usage) flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
- Definitions and reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures are provided in the supplemental materials, aimed at demonstrating the company's view on operating performance and profitability.
- URI's management believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into cash flow, operating performance, and future profitability.
- Investors are directed to the company's website (www.ur.com) for detailed presentation materials.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report United Rentals, Inc.'s (URI) financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and to make available supplemental investor presentation materials concerning its business, financial results, and 2013 outlook.
What non-GAAP financial measures are highlighted in this filing?
The filing and accompanying materials highlight free cash (usage) flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS. These measures are used by the company to provide additional insights into its operating performance and financial condition.
Where can investors find more detailed information about the financial results and outlook?
Investors can access detailed presentation materials, including reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, on United Rentals' official website at www.ur.com. This information is expected to be maintained on the website for at least the period of its use in investor meetings or until superseded by more current information.
Does the filing provide specific Q2 2013 financial numbers?
While the filing announces the reporting of Q2 2013 results via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the specific financial figures are contained within that press release and the supplemental presentation materials on the company's website, rather than detailed within the body of the 8-K itself.
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