01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 21, 2015. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2015, to report its first quarter 2015 financial results, issued via press release on April 20, 2015.
The report also noted that additional business and financial information, including the company's 2015 outlook, is available on their website and will be used in investor presentations. Investors should note that the company is furnishing non-GAAP financial measures such as Free Cash Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, with detailed reconciliations provided.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- United Rentals reported its Q1 2015 financial results via press release on April 20, 2015.
- The 8-K filing includes the press release as an exhibit.
- Additional business, financial results, and 2015 outlook information is accessible on the company's website.
- This information is intended for use in investor meetings and presentations.
- The company is furnishing several non-GAAP financial measures: Free Cash Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS.
- Detailed reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP measures are provided.
- United Rentals emphasizes that these non-GAAP measures are supplementary and should not replace GAAP equivalents for performance or liquidity assessment.
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 report United Rentals' financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, which were released in a press release on April 20, 2015. It also serves to inform investors that additional financial and business outlook information is available on the company's website for investor presentations.
What non-GAAP financial measures does United Rentals use, and why?
United Rentals uses Free Cash Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS. They believe these measures provide useful insights into their operating performance, growth, and future profitability, complementing traditional GAAP measures. Free Cash Flow indicates cash available for debt and working capital, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA highlight operating performance trends, and Adjusted EPS offers a view of future profitability.
Where can I find more detailed financial information beyond this 8-K?
Additional information concerning United Rentals' business, financial results, and their 2015 outlook can be found on the company's official website at www.unitedrentals.com. This information is intended for use in investor meetings and presentations.
Are the non-GAAP measures presented as reliable as GAAP measures?
United Rentals states that while they believe their non-GAAP measures (Free Cash Flow, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS) offer useful additional information, these measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures like net income, cash flows from operating activities, or earnings per share when assessing operating performance or liquidity.
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