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Published: 2024-07-23 06:32:51 ET
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Herc Holdings Reports First Half 2024 Results and
Reaffirms 2024 Full Year Guidance

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
Record equipment rental revenue of $765 million, an increase of 9%
Record total revenues of $848 million, an increase of 6%
Rental pricing increased 3.5% year-over-year
M&A and greenfield openings offset impact from decelerating local-market revenue growth
Net income decreased 8% to $70 million, or $2.46 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA of $360 million increased 2%; adjusted EBITDA margin of 42.5%
Free cash flow of $148 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024

Bonita Springs, Fla., July 23, 2024 -- Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) ("Herc Holdings" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“In the second quarter, we benefited from positive rental pricing, increasing fleet efficiency, and expanding market share, as we continue to significantly outpace rental-industry growth. Overall, our record second quarter revenue results came in according to our expectations. However, while national mega projects are on plan, we saw a greater deceleration in the local market's growth trajectory versus our forecast, primarily driven by the persistently higher interest-rate environment. The local-revenue deficit was essentially offset by contributions from acquisitions that added 21 locations year to date, including 10 in the second quarter,” said Larry Silber, president and chief executive officer of Herc Rentals. "As is typical, these new acquisitions and greenfields initially generate lower incremental margins than our established local-account business, which reflected an unfavorable trade-off in profitability in the second quarter.

"Looking to the second half of the year, mega project activity is ramping up into the peak season as anticipated. Higher revenue growth for the rest of the year and incremental adjustments made in the second quarter to better align our local cost structure should support more normal margin and REBITDA flow through for the back half of 2024," said Silber. “Based on current line-of-sight to market trends, we expect to deliver record full year results and are reaffirming our annual performance targets. Despite temporarily slower growth in the more rate-sensitive local market this year, the outlook for rental demand long-term is robust as the pipeline for mega projects remains strong, data center construction is accelerating, federal infrastructure spending continues to roll out, and rental penetration increases.”

2024 Second Quarter Financial Results

Total revenues increased 6% to $848 million compared to $802 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase of $46 million primarily related to an increase in equipment rental revenue of $63 million, reflecting positive pricing of 3.5% and increased volume of 6.4%, partially offset by unfavorable mix driven primarily by inflation. Sales of rental equipment decreased by $18 million during the period.

Dollar utilization increased to 41.0% in the second quarter compared to 40.3% in the prior-year period.

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Direct operating expenses were $326 million, or 42.6% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $282 million, or 40.2% in the prior-year period. The slower than planned revenue growth in the local market created inefficiencies related to headcount and facilities expenses and actions were taken within the quarter to reduce variable costs to align with the moderating local market demand. Additionally, delivery expenses were higher due to internal transfers of equipment to branches in higher growth regions to drive fleet efficiency. Finally, insurance expense nearly doubled, primarily related to increased self insurance reserves due to claims development attributable to unsettled cases.

Depreciation of rental equipment increased 2% to $165 million due to higher year-over-year average fleet size. Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 7% to $30 million primarily due to amortization of acquisition intangible assets.

Selling, general and administrative expenses was $120 million, or 15.7% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $111 million, or 15.8% in the prior-year period due to continued focus on improving operating leverage while expanding revenues.

Interest expense increased to $63 million compared with $54 million in the prior-year period due to increased borrowings on the ABL Credit Facility, primarily to fund acquisition growth and invest in rental equipment, and higher interest rates on floating-rate debt.

Net income was $70 million compared to $76 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income decreased 4% to $74 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, compared to $77 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The effective tax rate was 25% compared to 26% in the prior-year period.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% to $360 million compared to $352 million in the prior-year period and adjusted EBITDA margin was 42.5% compared to 43.9% in the prior-year period. Moderating local-market demand coupled with increased operating expenses and a reduction in margin on sales of used equipment impacted EBITDA margin during the quarter.

2024 First Half Financial Results

Total revenues increased 7% to $1,652 million compared to $1,542 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase of $110 million primarily related to an increase in equipment rental revenue of $128 million, reflecting positive pricing of 4.3% and increased volume of 7.2%, partially offset by unfavorable mix driven primarily by inflation. Sales of rental equipment decreased by $20 million during the period.

Dollar utilization increased to 40.4% compared to 40.0% in the prior-year period.

Direct operating expenses were $633 million, or 42.7% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $563 million, or 41.5% in the prior-year period. The slower than planned revenue growth in the local market created inefficiencies related to headcount and facilities expenses and actions were taken within the quarter to reduce variable costs to align with the moderating local market demand. Additionally, delivery expenses were higher due to internal transfers of equipment to branches in higher growth regions to drive fleet efficiency. Finally, insurance expense increased, primarily related to increased self insurance reserves due to claims development attributable to unsettled cases.


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Depreciation of rental equipment increased 4% to $325 million due to higher year-over-year average fleet size. Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 9% to $59 million primarily due to amortization of acquisition intangible assets.

Selling, general and administrative expenses was $235 million, or 15.8% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $217 million, or 16.0% in the prior-year period due to continued focus on improving operating leverage while expanding revenues.

Interest expense increased to $124 million compared with $102 million in the prior-year period due to increased borrowings on the ABL Credit Facility primarily to fund acquisition growth and invest in rental equipment and higher interest rates on floating-rate debt.

Net income was $135 million compared to $143 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income decreased 3% to $141 million, or $4.96 per diluted share, compared to $146 million, or $5.03 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The effective tax rate was 22% compared to 20% in the prior-year period.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $699 million compared to $660 million in the prior-year period and adjusted EBITDA margin was 42.3% compared to 42.8% in the prior-year period.
Rental Fleet

Net rental equipment capital expenditures were as follows (in millions):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Rental equipment expenditures$468 $703 
Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment(125)(131)
Net rental equipment capital expenditures$343 $572 
As of June 30, 2024, the Company's total fleet was approximately $6.7 billion at OEC.

Average fleet at OEC in the second quarter increased 8% compared to the prior-year period.

Average fleet age was 47 months as of June 30, 2024 compared to 46 months in the comparable prior-year period.

Disciplined Capital Management

The Company completed 6 acquisitions with a total of 21 locations and opened 11 new greenfield locations during the first half of 2024.

Net debt was $3.8 billion as of June 30, 2024, with net leverage of 2.6x compared to 2.5x in the same prior-year period. Cash and cash equivalents and unused commitments under the ABL Credit Facility contributed to approximately $2.1 billion of liquidity as of June 30, 2024.

The Company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.665 paid to shareholders of record as of May 31, 2024 on June 14, 2024.

On June 7, 2024, the Company issued $800 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes. The funds were used to repay a portion of the indebtedness outstanding under the Company’s senior secured asset-based revolving credit agreement and to pay related fees and expenses.

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Subsequent Event

In July 2024, the Company acquired the assets of Otay Mesa Sales ("Otay") for approximately $264 million. Otay was a full-service general equipment rental company comprising approximately 135 employees with four locations serving construction and industrial customers throughout the metropolitan areas of San Diego, California and Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona.

Outlook

The Company is reaffirming its full year 2024 equipment rental revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, and gross and net rental capital expenditures guidance ranges presented below, excluding Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting and grip equipment rental business. The guidance range for the full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA reflects an increase of 6% to 9% compared to full year 2023 results, excluding Cinelease. The sale process for the Cinelease studio entertainment business is ongoing.

Equipment rental revenue growth:
7% to 10%
Adjusted EBITDA:
$1.55 billion to $1.60 billion
Net rental equipment capital expenditures after gross capex:
$500 million to $700 million, after gross capex of $750 million to $1 billion

As a leader in an industry where scale matters, the Company expects to continue to gain share by capturing an outsized position of the forecasted higher construction spending in 2024 by investing in its fleet, optimizing its existing fleet, capitalizing on strategic acquisitions and greenfield opportunities, and cross-selling a diversified product portfolio.

Earnings Call and Webcast Information

Herc Holdings' second quarter 2024 earnings webcast will be held today at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Interested U.S. parties may call +1-800-715-9871 and international participants should call the country specific dial in numbers listed at https://registrations.events/directory/international/itfs.html, using the access code: 9128891. Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call start time to ensure that you are connected to the call and to register your name and company.

Those who wish to listen to the live conference call and view the accompanying presentation slides should visit the Events and Presentations tab of the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at IR.HercRentals.com. The press release and presentation slides for the call will be posted to this section of the website prior to the call.

A replay of the conference call will be available via webcast on the Company website at IR.HercRentals.com, where it will be archived for 12 months after the call.


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About Herc Holdings Inc.

Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier with 428 locations across North America, and 2023 total revenues were approximately $3.3 billion. We offer products and services aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. Our ProSolutions® offering includes industry-specific, solutions-based services in tandem with power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, and trench shorting equipment as well as our ProContractor professional grade tools. We employ approximately 7,600 employees, who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Learn more at www.HercRentals.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Certain Additional Information

In this release we refer to the following operating measures:
Dollar utilization: calculated by dividing rental revenue (excluding re-rent, delivery, pick-up and other ancillary revenue) by the average OEC of the equipment fleet for the relevant time period, based on the guidelines of the American Rental Association (ARA).

OEC: original equipment cost based on the guidelines of the ARA, which is calculated as the cost of the asset at the time it was first purchased plus additional capitalized refurbishment costs (with the basis of refurbished assets reset at the refurbishment date).

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements as that term is defined by the federal securities laws, including statements concerning our business plans and strategy, projected profitability, performance or cash flows, future capital expenditures, our growth strategy, including our ability to grow organically and through M&A, anticipated financing needs, business trends, our capital allocation strategy, liquidity and capital management, exploring strategic alternatives for Cinelease, including the timing of the review process, the outcome of the process and the costs and benefits of the process, and other information that is not historical information. Forward looking statements are generally identified by the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts," "looks," and future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could" or "may," as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and there can be no assurance that our current expectations will be achieved. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties - many of which are beyond our control - as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on the risks that may affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results calculated according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company has provided certain information in this release that is not calculated according to GAAP (“non-GAAP”), such as EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted common share, free cash flow and certain results excluding the Cinelease studio entertainment business. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance and period-over-period performance of our core business without regard to potential distortions, and believes that investors will likewise find these non-GAAP measures useful in evaluating the Company’s performance. These measures are frequently used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. For the definitions of these terms, further information about management’s use of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the supplemental schedules that accompany this release.
(See Accompanying Tables)

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
(In millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Revenues:
Equipment rental$765 $702 $1,484 $1,356 
Sales of rental equipment65 83 134 154 
Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies10 10 19 18 
Service and other revenue15 14 
Total revenues848 802 1,652 1,542 
Expenses:
Direct operating326 282 633 563 
Depreciation of rental equipment165 161 325 313 
Cost of sales of rental equipment45 56 91 102 
Cost of sales of new equipment, parts and supplies12 12 
Selling, general and administrative120 111 235 217 
Non-rental depreciation and amortization30 28 59 54 
Interest expense, net63 54 124 102 
Other expense (income), net— — (1)
Total expenses755 699 1,478 1,364 
Income before income taxes93 103 174 178 
Income tax provision(23)(27)(39)(35)
Net income$70 $76 $135 $143 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 28.4 28.4 28.3 28.7 
Diluted28.5 28.6 28.4 29.0 
Earnings per share:
Basic$2.46 $2.68 $4.77 $4.98 
Diluted$2.46 $2.66 $4.75 $4.93 

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS(unaudited) 
Cash and cash equivalents$70 $71 
Receivables, net of allowances 570 563 
Other current assets55 77 
Current assets held for sale22 21 
Total current assets717 732 
Rental equipment, net4,013 3,831 
Property and equipment, net517 465 
Right-of-use lease assets803 665 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net1,104 950 
Other long-term assets10 
Long-term assets held for sale412 408 
Total assets$7,575 $7,061 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations$19 $19 
Current maturities of operating lease liabilities38 37 
Accounts payable286 212 
Accrued liabilities221 221 
Current liabilities held for sale21 19 
Total current liabilities585 508 
Long-term debt, net3,864 3,673 
Financing obligations, net102 104 
Operating lease liabilities789 646 
Deferred tax liabilities761 743 
Other long term liabilities49 46 
Long-term liabilities held for sale63 68 
Total liabilities6,213 5,788 
Total equity1,362 1,273 
Total liabilities and equity$7,575 $7,061 

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
(In millions)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$135 $143 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of rental equipment325 313 
Depreciation of property and equipment39 34 
Amortization of intangible assets20 20 
Amortization of deferred debt and financing obligations costs
Stock-based compensation charges
Provision for receivables allowances28 30 
Deferred taxes20 20 
Gain on sale of rental equipment(43)(52)
Other
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables(22)(24)
Other assets
Accounts payable13 (6)
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities17 23 
Net cash provided by operating activities558 516 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Rental equipment expenditures(468)(703)
Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment125 131 
Non-rental capital expenditures(71)(77)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(290)(272)
Other investing activities— (15)
Net cash used in investing activities(700)(930)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt800 — 
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization840 1,290 
Repayments on revolving lines of credit and securitization(1,433)(719)
Principal payments under finance lease and financing obligations(10)(8)
Dividends paid(39)(38)
Repurchase of common stock— (107)
Other financing activities, net(17)(21)
Net cash provided by financing activities141 397 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— — 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period(1)(17)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period71 54 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$70 $37 

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS
Unaudited
(In millions)


EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA - EBITDA represents the sum of net income (loss), provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus the sum of transaction related costs, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, loss on extinguishment of debt (which is included in interest expense, net), impairment charges, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business and certain other items. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA do not purport to be alternatives to net income as an indicator of operating performance. Additionally, neither measure purports to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments and tax payments.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin - Adjusted EBITDA Margin, calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues, is a commonly used profitability ratio.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$70 $76 $135 $143 
Income tax provision23 27 39 35 
Interest expense, net63 54 124 102 
Depreciation of rental equipment165 161 325 313 
Non-rental depreciation and amortization30 28 59 54 
EBITDA351 346 682 647 
Non-cash stock-based compensation charges
Transaction related costs
Other(1)
— 
Adjusted EBITDA$360 $352 $699 $660 
Total revenues$848 $802 $1,652 $1,542 
Adjusted EBITDA$360 $352 $699 $660 
Adjusted EBITDA margin42.5 %43.9 %42.3 %42.8 %
(1) Other consists of restructuring charges and spin-off costs.

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED REBITDA
EXCLUDING STUDIO ENTERTAINMENT RECONCILIATIONS
Unaudited
(in millions)


EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, REBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, REBITDA Margin and REBITDA Flow-Through Excluding Studio Entertainment - Each metric below has been adjusted to exclude the studio entertainment business due to the intent to sell that business and provides the operating performance of the remaining business.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
HercStudioEx-StudioHercStudioEx-Studio
Equipment rental revenue$765 $26 $739 $702 $16 $686 
Total revenues848 29 819 802 18 784 
Total expenses755 21 734 699 27 672 
Income (loss) before income taxes93 85 103 (9)112 
Income tax (provision) benefit(23)(4)(19)(27)(29)
Net income70 4 66 76 (7)83 
Income tax provision23 19 27 (2)29 
Interest expense, net63 — 63 54 — 54 
Depreciation of rental equipment165 — 165 161 153 
Non-rental depreciation and amortization30 — 30 28 27 
EBITDA351 8 343 346  346 
Non-cash stock-based compensation charges— — 
Transaction related costs— — 
Other— — — — 
Adjusted EBITDA360 8 352 352  352 
Less: Gain (loss) on sales of rental equipment20 19 27 — 27 
Less: Gain (loss) on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies— 
Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA)$336 $6 $330 $322 $ $322 
Total revenues$848 $29 $819 $802 $18 $784 
Adjusted EBITDA$360 $$352 $352 $— $352 
Adjusted EBITDA margin42.5 %27.6 %43.0 %43.9 % %44.9 %
Total revenues$848 $29 $819 $802 $18 $784 
Less: Sales of rental equipment65 — 65 83 — 83 
Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies10 10 — 10 
Equipment rental, service and other revenues$773 $27 $746 $709 $18 $691 
Equipment rental, service and other revenues$773 $27 $746 $709 $18 $691 
Adjusted REBITDA$336 $$330 $322 $— $322 
Adjusted REBITDA Margin43.5 %22.2 %44.2 %45.4 % %46.6 %


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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED REBITDA
EXCLUDING STUDIO ENTERTAINMENT RECONCILIATIONS
Unaudited
(In millions)

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, REBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, REBITDA Margin and REBITDA Flow-Through Excluding Studio Entertainment - Each metric below has been adjusted to exclude the studio entertainment business due to the intent to sell that business and provides the operating performance of the remaining business.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
HercStudioEx-StudioHercStudioEx-Studio
Equipment rental revenue$1,484 $55 $1,429 $1,356 $35 $1,321 
Total revenues1,652 59 1,593 1,542 38 1,504 
Total expenses1,478 42 1,436 1,364 55 1,309 
Income (loss) before income taxes174 17 157 178 (17)195 
Income tax (provision) benefit(39)(6)(33)(35)(39)
Net income135 11 124 143 (13)156 
Income tax provision39 33 35 (4)39 
Interest expense, net124 — 124 102 — 102 
Depreciation of rental equipment325 — 325 313 16 297 
Non-rental depreciation and amortization59 — 59 54 52 
EBITDA682 17 665 647 1 646 
Non-cash stock-based compensation charges— — 
Transaction related costs— 
Other— — 
Adjusted EBITDA699 18 681 660 2 658 
Less: Gain (loss) on sales of rental equipment43 42 52 — 52 
Less: Gain (loss) on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies— 
Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA)$649 $15 $634 $602 $2 $600 
Total revenues$1,652 $59 $1,593 $1,542 $38 $1,504 
Adjusted EBITDA$699 $18 $681 $660 $$658 
Adjusted EBITDA margin42.3 %30.5 %42.7 %42.8 %5.3 %43.8 %
Total revenues$1,652 $59 $1,593 $1,542 $38 $1,504 
Less: Sales of rental equipment134 — 134 154 — 154 
Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies19 16 18 — 18 
Equipment rental, service and other revenues$1,499 $56 $1,443 $1,370 $38 $1,332 
Equipment rental, service and other revenues$1,499 $56 $1,443 $1,370 $38 $1,332 
Adjusted REBITDA$649 $15 $634 $602 $$600 
Adjusted REBITDA Margin43.3 %26.8 %43.9 %43.9 %5.3 %45.0 %

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE
Unaudited
(In millions)

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share - Adjusted Net Income represents the sum of net income (loss), restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, transaction related costs, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business and certain other items. Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share are important measures to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis and to help investors analyze underlying trends in our business, evaluate the performance of our business both on an absolute basis and relative to our peers and the broader market, provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results and operational strength of our business.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$70 $76 $135 $143 
Transaction related costs
Other(1)
— 
Tax impact of adjustments(2)
(1)— (2)(1)
Adjusted net income$74 $77 $141 $146 
Diluted shares outstanding28.5 28.6 28.4 29.0 
Adjusted earnings per diluted share$2.60 $2.69 $4.96 $5.03 
(1) Other consists of restructuring charges and spin-off costs.
(2) The tax rate applied for adjustments is 25.5% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 25.7% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and reflects the statutory rates in the applicable entities.



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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
FREE CASH FLOW
Unaudited
(In millions)

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less rental equipment expenditures and non-rental capital expenditures, plus proceeds from disposal of rental equipment, proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, and other investing activities. Free cash flow is used by management in analyzing the Company’s ability to service and repay its debt, fund potential acquisitions and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service debt or for other non-discretionary expenditures.

Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$558 $516 
Rental equipment expenditures(468)(703)
Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment125 131 
Net rental equipment expenditures(343)(572)
Non-rental capital expenditures(71)(77)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Other— (15)
Free cash flow$148 $(142)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(290)(272)
Increase in net debt, excluding financing activities$(142)$(414)

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