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UNITED RENTALS, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 31, 2018)

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Material Agreements·Financial Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed December 31, 2018
Period End
December 31, 2018
Security
URI
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K170

URI filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 170 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’18Mar ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’20Sep ’20
  3. Deal closed8-K · Dec ’22Dec ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’26Jun ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed December 31, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on December 31, 2018, to report an amendment to its Third Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement.

This amendment, designated as Amendment No. 9, effectively increases the company's available financing through this facility. Specifically, the Purchase Limit for the facility and the aggregate commitments of the participating banks have been increased from $875,000,000 to $975,000,000a. This enhancement to their receivables financing provides United Rentals with greater financial flexibility and access to capital, which is crucial for supporting ongoing operations, potential acquisitions, and capital expenditures in the equipment rental industry.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Amendment No. 9 to the Third Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement was entered into on December 31, 2018.
  2. The amendment increases the facility's Purchase Limit and aggregate bank commitments from $875 million to $975 million.
  3. This represents a $100 million increase in available financing under the receivables purchase program.
  4. The amendment involves multiple financial institutions, including The Bank of Nova Scotia, PNC Bank, SunTrust Bank, MUFG Bank, Bank of Montreal, and The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
  5. United Rentals, Inc. reaffirmed its performance undertaking associated with this securitization facility.
  6. The filing indicates the company is utilizing its established securitization program to enhance its liquidity.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

    The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report an amendment to United Rentals' existing receivables purchase agreement. This amendment increases the amount of financing available to the company through this specific facility.

  2. How much did the financing facility increase?

    The Purchase Limit for the facility and the aggregate commitments of the banks were increased from $875,000,000 to $975,000,000, representing an increase of $100 million.

  3. What is a 'Receivables Purchase Agreement' and why is it important?

    A Receivables Purchase Agreement (RPA) is a financing arrangement where a company sells its accounts receivable (money owed by customers) to a third party (often a special purpose vehicle) at a discount to raise cash. It's an important tool for companies to manage their working capital and access liquidity by leveraging their outstanding invoices.

  4. Does this amendment impact United Rentals' debt levels?

    While this is a financing arrangement and not a direct debt issuance, it does increase the company's access to funds. The specific accounting treatment and impact on debt covenants would depend on the terms of the agreement and standard accounting principles. Investors should refer to the company's subsequent financial statements for detailed information on its leverage.

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