Summary
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2013, primarily to report its third-quarter 2013 results and provide updated financial outlook information. The company issued a press release on October 16, 2013, detailing its operational and financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2013, which is attached as an exhibit. Additionally, the company is making available certain business, financial results, and 2013 outlook information on its website, intended for investor meetings and presentations. This filing highlights the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures, including free cash (usage) flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS. United Rentals emphasizes that these measures provide useful insights into operating performance and liquidity but should be considered alongside GAAP metrics. Investors should review the accompanying press release and website information for a comprehensive understanding of the company's recent performance and forward-looking statements.
Key Highlights
- 1United Rentals reported its Q3 2013 financial results via a press release filed with the 8-K.
- 2The company is providing updated 2013 outlook information to investors.
- 3Information regarding financial results and outlook is accessible on the company's website.
- 4The filing explicitly references the use of non-GAAP financial measures: free cash (usage) flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
- 5Detailed definitions and reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures are available, explaining their perceived utility for assessing performance and liquidity.
- 6The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
- 7The filing covers both United Rentals, Inc. and United Rentals (North America), Inc.