Second Quarter Highlights
– Record equipment rental revenue of $702 million, an increase
of 16% – Record total revenues of $802 million, an increase of 25%
– Net income increased to $76 million, or $2.66 per diluted share,
an increase of 12% – Adjusted EBITDA of $352 million increased 24%;
adjusted EBITDA margin at 43.9% – Rental pricing increased 7.8%
year-over-year – Common stock repurchases of approximately 520,000
shares
Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) ("Herc Holdings" or the
"Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended
June 30, 2023. Equipment rental revenue was $702 million and total
revenues were $802 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared
to $605 million and $640 million, respectively, for the same period
last year. In the second quarter of 2023, the Company reported net
income of $76 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, an increase of
12% compared to $73 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, in the
same 2022 period.
“We continue to generate strong, double-digit growth as a result
of sound strategies and an unmatched team of product and logistics
experts that embody a customer-first mindset,” said Larry Silber,
president and chief executive officer. “In the second quarter, Team
Herc increased equipment rental revenue by 16% on 7.8% higher
pricing, despite continued supply chain inefficiencies and labor
disruptions in the film and television industry, which has all but
halted our studio entertainment business. Growth in national
account revenue and local market expansion through acquisitions and
greenfield locations drove rental revenue higher, while strong
returns on fleet sales represented an incremental benefit to total
revenue. This, coupled with cost efficiencies, supported a 24%
increase in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.
“Our non-residential and industrial markets are healthy and
growing with outsized opportunities coming from federally funded,
large-scale infrastructure and mega projects. The favorable market
environment coupled with our expanding branch network, broad
selection of premium equipment, leading customer experiences,
comprehensive fleet management services and advanced technologies
position us to continue to capture above-market growth in 2023 and
over the long-term,” said Silber.
2023 Second Quarter Financial Results
- Total revenues increased 25% to $802 million compared to
$640 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase
of $162 million primarily related to an increase in equipment
rental revenue of $97 million, reflecting positive pricing of 7.8%
and increased volume of 17.3%. Sales of rental equipment increased
by $64 million during the period.
- Dollar utilization was 40.3% compared to 42.5% in the
prior-year period. The change is primarily due to a slowdown in the
studio entertainment business as a result of labor disruptions in
the film and television industry, as well as the continued supply
chain challenges that have disrupted the normal cadence of
deliveries.
- Direct operating expenses of $282 million increased 14%
compared to the prior-year period. The increase was primarily
related to strong rental activity and associated additional
headcount, in addition to higher maintenance and facilities
expenses as we increase our fleet size and expand our branch
network.
- Depreciation of rental equipment increased 24% to $161
million due to higher year-over-year average fleet size. Non-rental
depreciation and amortization increased 22% to $28 million
primarily due to amortization of acquisition intangible
assets.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses was $111
million, or 14% higher primarily due to increases in general
payroll and benefits, credit and collection expense, and selling
expenses, including commissions and other variable compensation
increases.
- Interest expense increased to $54 million compared with
$25 million in the prior-year period due to higher interest rates
on floating rate debt and increased borrowings on the ABL Credit
Facility primarily to fund acquisition growth.
- Net income was $76 million compared to $73 million in
the prior-year period. Adjusted net income increased 3% to $77
million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to $75 million, or
$2.47 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The effective
tax rate was 26% in both periods.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% to $352 million compared
to $284 million in the prior-year period and adjusted EBITDA margin
was 43.9% compared to 44.4% in the prior-year period. A decline in
the Company's studio entertainment revenue year over year, as well
as sales of used equipment, which more than quadrupled over last
year's second quarter sales, impacted the margin performance in the
latest quarter.
2023 First Half Financial Results
- Total revenues increased 28% to $1,542 million compared
to $1,208 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year
increase of $334 million was related to an increase in equipment
rental revenue of $224 million, reflecting positive pricing of 7.4%
and increased volume of 20.0%. Sales of rental equipment increased
$107 million during the first half of 2023.
- Dollar utilization decreased to 40.0% compared to 42.0%
in the prior-year period. The change is primarily due to a slowdown
in the studio entertainment business as a result of labor
disruptions in the film and television industry, as well as the
continued supply chain challenges that have disrupted the normal
cadence of deliveries.
- Direct operating expenses of $563 million increased 19%
compared to the prior-year period. The increase was primarily
related to strong rental activity and associated additional
headcount, in addition to higher fuel, maintenance and facilities
expenses as we increase our fleet size and expand our branch
network.
- Depreciation of rental equipment increased 26% to $313
million, due to higher year-over-year average fleet size.
Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 23% to $54
million primarily due to amortization of acquisition intangible
assets.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses was $217
million, or 17% higher primarily due to increases in selling
expenses, including commissions and other variable compensation,
credit and collections expense, and general payroll and
benefits.
- Interest expense increased to $102 million compared with
$48 million in the prior-year period due to higher interest rates
on floating rate debt and increased borrowings on the ABL Credit
Facility primarily to fund acquisition growth.
- Net income was $143 million compared to $131 million in
the prior-year period. Adjusted net income increased 9% to $146
million, or $5.03 per diluted share, compared to $134 million, or
$4.41 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The effective
tax rate was 20% in the first half of 2023 compared to 21% in the
prior-year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 27% to $660 million compared
to $521 million in the prior-year period and adjusted EBITDA margin
was 42.8% compared to 43.1% in the prior-year period. A decline in
the Company's studio entertainment revenue year over year, as well
as sales of used equipment, which more than tripled over last
year's first half sales, impacted the margin performance.
Rental Fleet
Net rental equipment capital expenditures were as follows (in
millions):
Six Months Ended June
30,
2023
2022
Rental equipment expenditures
$
703
$
556
Proceeds from disposal of rental
equipment
(131
)
(47
)
Net rental equipment capital
expenditures
$
572
$
509
- As of June 30, 2023, the Company's total fleet was
approximately $6.2 billion at OEC.
- Average fleet at OEC in the first half increased year-over-year
by 27% compared to the prior-year period.
- Average fleet age was 46 months as of June 30, 2023, compared
to 49 months in the comparable prior-year period.
Disciplined Capital Management
- The Company completed six acquisitions with a total of 10
locations and opened nine new greenfield locations during the first
half of 2023.
- Net debt was $3.5 billion as of June 30, 2023, with net
leverage of 2.5x compared to 2.4x in the same prior-year period.
Cash and cash equivalents and unused commitments under the ABL
Credit Facility contributed to $1.5 billion of liquidity as of June
30, 2023.
- The Company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.6325 payable
to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2023, with a payment date
of June 9, 2023.
- The Company acquired approximately 990,000 shares of its common
stock for $107 million during the first half of 2023. As of June
30, 2023, approximately $174 million remains available under the
share repurchase program.
Outlook
The Company is reaffirming its full year 2023 adjusted EBITDA
guidance range and net rental capital expenditures guidance
presented below. The guidance range for the full year 2023 adjusted
EBITDA reflects an increase of 18% to 26% compared to full year
2022 results.
Adjusted EBITDA:
$1.45 billion to $1.55
billion
Net rental equipment capital
expenditures:
$1.0 billion to $1.2 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 2023 by investing
in its fleet, capitalizing on strategic acquisitions and greenfield
opportunities, and cross-selling a diversified product
portfolio.
Earnings Call and Webcast Information
Herc Holdings' second quarter 2023 earnings webcast will be held
today at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Interested U.S. parties may
call +1-888-660-6011 and international participants should call the
country specific dial in numbers listed at
https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/, using the access
code: 7812157. 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.
About Herc Holdings Inc.
Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc.
subsidiary, is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers with
373 locations in North America. With over 57 years of experience,
we are a full-line equipment rental supplier offering a broad
portfolio of equipment for rent. Our fleet includes aerial,
earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air
compressors, compaction, lighting, trench shoring, and studio and
production equipment. Our equipment rental business is supported by
ProSolutions®, our industry-specific solutions-based services,
which includes power generation, climate control, remediation and
restoration and pumps, and our ProContractor professional grade
tools. Our product offerings and services are aimed at helping
customers work more efficiently, effectively and safely. The
Company has approximately 6,900 employees who equip our customers
and communities to build a brighter future. Herc Holdings’ 2022
total revenues were approximately $2.7 billion. All references to
“Herc Holdings” or the “Company” in this press release refer to
Herc Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise
indicated. For more information on Herc Holdings and its products
and services, visit: www.HercRentals.com.
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, 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.
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 and free cash flow.
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)
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,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues:
Equipment rental
$
702
$
605
$
1,356
$
1,132
Sales of rental equipment
83
19
154
47
Sales of new equipment, parts and
supplies
10
9
18
17
Service and other revenue
7
7
14
12
Total revenues
802
640
1,542
1,208
Expenses:
Direct operating
282
248
563
474
Depreciation of rental equipment
161
130
313
249
Cost of sales of rental equipment
56
14
102
33
Cost of sales of new equipment, parts and
supplies
7
5
12
10
Selling, general and administrative
111
97
217
186
Non-rental depreciation and
amortization
28
23
54
44
Interest expense, net
54
25
102
48
Other expense (income), net
—
—
1
(1
)
Total expenses
699
542
1,364
1,043
Income before income taxes
103
98
178
165
Income tax provision
(27
)
(25
)
(35
)
(34
)
Net income
$
76
$
73
$
143
$
131
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
28.4
29.8
28.7
29.8
Diluted
28.6
30.3
29.0
30.4
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
2.68
$
2.42
$
4.98
$
4.39
Diluted
$
2.66
$
2.38
$
4.93
$
4.30
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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
Unaudited
(In millions)
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
37
$
54
Receivables, net of allowances
541
523
Other current assets
66
67
Total current assets
644
644
Rental equipment, net
3,957
3,485
Property and equipment, net
445
392
Right-of-use lease assets
641
552
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
960
850
Other long-term assets
48
34
Total assets
$
6,695
$
5,957
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt and
financing obligations
$
16
$
16
Current maturities of operating lease
liabilities
43
42
Accounts payable
363
318
Accrued liabilities
233
228
Total current liabilities
655
604
Long-term debt, net
3,493
2,922
Financing obligations, net
106
108
Operating lease liabilities
618
528
Deferred tax liabilities
673
647
Other long term liabilities
48
40
Total liabilities
5,593
4,849
Total equity
1,102
1,108
Total liabilities and equity
$
6,695
$
5,957
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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
(In millions)
Six Months Ended June
30,
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
143
$
131
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of rental equipment
313
249
Depreciation of property and equipment
34
31
Amortization of intangible assets
20
13
Amortization of deferred debt and
financing obligations costs
2
2
Stock-based compensation charges
9
11
Provision for receivables allowances
30
20
Deferred taxes
20
43
Gain on sale of rental equipment
(52
)
(14
)
Other
3
1
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables
(24
)
(83
)
Other assets
1
(7
)
Accounts payable
(6
)
(23
)
Accrued liabilities and other long-term
liabilities
23
(15
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
516
359
Cash flows from investing activities:
Rental equipment expenditures
(703
)
(556
)
Proceeds from disposal of rental
equipment
131
47
Non-rental capital expenditures
(77
)
(28
)
Proceeds from disposal of property and
equipment
6
3
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(272
)
(317
)
Other investing activities
(15
)
(23
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(930
)
(874
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit
and securitization
1,290
873
Repayments on revolving lines of credit
and securitization
(719
)
(286
)
Principal payments under finance lease and
financing obligations
(8
)
(8
)
Dividends paid
(38
)
(34
)
Repurchase of common stock
(107
)
—
Other financing activities, net
(21
)
(13
)
Net cash provided by financing
activities
397
532
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents
—
—
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
during the period
(17
)
17
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
54
35
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
$
37
$
52
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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 merger and acquisition 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,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
76
$
73
$
143
$
131
Income tax provision
27
25
35
34
Interest expense, net
54
25
102
48
Depreciation of rental equipment
161
130
313
249
Non-rental depreciation and
amortization
28
23
54
44
EBITDA
346
276
647
506
Non-cash stock-based compensation
charges
5
5
9
11
Merger and acquisition related costs
1
2
3
3
Other
—
1
1
1
Adjusted EBITDA
$
352
$
284
$
660
$
521
Total revenues
$
802
$
640
$
1,542
$
1,208
Adjusted EBITDA
$
352
$
284
$
660
$
521
Adjusted EBITDA margin
43.9
%
44.4
%
42.8
%
43.1
%
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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, merger and acquisition-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,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
76
$
73
$
143
$
131
Merger and acquisition related costs
1
2
3
3
Other
—
1
1
1
Tax impact of adjustments(1)
—
(1
)
(1
)
(1
)
Adjusted net income
$
77
$
75
$
146
$
134
Diluted shares outstanding
28.6
30.3
29.0
30.4
Adjusted earnings per diluted
share
$
2.69
$
2.47
$
5.03
$
4.41
(1) The tax rate applied for adjustments
is 25.7% 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,
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
516
$
359
Rental equipment expenditures
(703
)
(556
)
Proceeds from disposal of rental
equipment
131
47
Net rental equipment
expenditures
(572
)
(509
)
Non-rental capital expenditures
(77
)
(28
)
Proceeds from disposal of property and
equipment
6
3
Other
(15
)
(23
)
Free cash flow
$
(142
)
$
(198
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(272
)
(317
)
Increase in net debt, excluding
financing activities
$
(414
)
$
(515
)
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