01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 27, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2021, to report its third-quarter 2021 financial results, primarily through a press release furnished as an exhibit.
While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it signals the release of Q3 2021 operational and financial performance data, which is crucial for investors to assess the company's recent trajectory. The filing also notes that updated business and financial outlook information for 2021 is available on the company's website, intended for investor presentations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- United Rentals reported its Q3 2021 financial results via a press release filed with the 8-K.
- The company is providing updated 2021 business and financial outlook information.
- This information is accessible on United Rentals' official website (www.unitedrentals.com).
- The filing explicitly mentions the use of non-GAAP financial measures: free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
- Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are provided in the furnished materials.
- The company believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into operating performance, cash earnings, and profitability.
- This 8-K serves as an announcement for updated financial performance and forward-looking guidance.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the detailed Q3 2021 financial results for United Rentals?
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, are provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this 8-K filing. You can also find it on the company's investor relations website.
What are the key non-GAAP financial measures United Rentals is highlighting?
United Rentals is highlighting free cash flow, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS (Earnings Per Share). The company provides explanations and reconciliations for these measures.
Has United Rentals updated its 2021 financial outlook?
Yes, the filing states that certain information concerning the company's business, financial results, and 2021 outlook is available on their website and is intended for investor meetings and presentations.
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, cash flow available for debt service and working capital, ongoing cash earnings, and future profitability, helping investors understand trends affecting these aspects of the business.
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