01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 21, 2015. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2015, to report its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
The company also disclosed that information concerning its business, financial results, and 2015 outlook would be available on its website for investor presentations. Key to this filing is the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures, including free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
The company provided definitions and reconciliations for these measures, emphasizing their utility in assessing operating performance and liquidity. Investors should note that these non-GAAP figures are presented as supplemental information and are not replacements for GAAP-based financial metrics.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- United Rentals reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, via a press release furnished with the 8-K.
- The company is providing an updated 2015 outlook and business information through investor presentations accessible on its website.
- The filing defines and details several non-GAAP financial measures: free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
- Reconciliations between these non-GAAP measures and their closest GAAP equivalents are provided.
- United Rentals believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into operating performance and cash flow availability.
- These non-GAAP measures are presented as supplementary information and not as alternatives to GAAP-based financial metrics.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report United Rentals' financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, and to disclose that updated business information and a 2015 outlook will be available on their website for investor presentations.
What are the key non-GAAP financial measures discussed in the filing?
The key non-GAAP financial measures discussed are free cash flow, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS (Earnings Per Share). The filing provides specific definitions and reconciliations for each.
Why does United Rentals use non-GAAP financial measures?
United Rentals uses these non-GAAP measures because they believe they provide useful additional information about operating performance, period-over-period growth, and cash flow available for debt service and working capital requirements. They are presented as supplemental to GAAP measures.
Where can I find the detailed financial results and outlook?
The detailed financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, were in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Additional information concerning their business, financial results, and 2015 outlook can be found on United Rentals' website at www.unitedrentals.com.
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