Hertz Global Holdings, Inc - HTZ STOCK NEWS

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) has priced an additional $500 million of 12.625% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2029. This issuance will bring the total outstanding amount to $1.25 billion. The Notes will be issued at 107.732% plus pre-issuance accrued interest, with interest payable semi-annually at 12.625% per annum.

The proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility, pay consent fees for concurrent consent solicitations, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close around December 12, 2024. The Notes will be guaranteed by Hertz Global Holdings and secured by the same assets that secure indebtedness under Hertz's first lien credit facilities.

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) announced that its subsidiary, The Hertz , is seeking consent from holders of its 12.625% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and 8.000% Exchangeable Senior Second-Lien PIK Notes due 2029 to amend certain provisions of the governing indentures.

The consent solicitations will expire on December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time. The process is concurrent with a proposed offering of an additional $500 million in First Lien Notes. The company needs to obtain consent from at least 60% of holders for each note series.

Consent fees of $11.25 per $1,000 for First Lien Notes and $17.50 per $1,000 for Exchangeable Notes will be paid to holders who validly deliver consents. The company has already received non-binding indications from certain holders exceeding the required 60% threshold.

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) has announced its subsidiary, The Hertz , plans to offer $500 million in additional 12.625% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2029. This offering will supplement the existing notes issued on June 28, 2024, bringing the total aggregate principal amount to $1.25 billion.

The company intends to use the net proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and cover consent fees and expenses related to concurrent consent solicitations. The Notes will be guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries, secured on a first-lien basis by the same assets that secure indebtedness under Hertz's first lien credit facilities.

Hertz Global Holdings reported Q3 2024 results with revenue of $2.6 billion, down 5% year-over-year. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $1.3 billion, including a non-cash asset impairment charge of $1.0 billion. Adjusted net loss was $208 million, or $0.68 loss per diluted share. Vehicle depreciation increased significantly to $937 million, with DPU at $537. The company expects fleet rotation completion by end of 2025, targeting DPU normalization under $300. Corporate liquidity stood at $1.6 billion as of September 30, 2024.

Hertz Global Holdings (NASDAQ: HTZ) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Investors can access the live webcast through the company's Investor Relations website, and a replay will be available for approximately one year. Participants are encouraged to register for the teleconference in advance and dial in fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid delays.

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) has announced a 'Free Day on Election Day' promotion to help citizens access polling stations. Customers who reserve a car for at least two days between October 21 and November 5 at participating Hertz neighborhood locations will receive one day free. This initiative aims to address transportation challenges on Election Day and promote voter participation.

Henry Kuykendall, Hertz Executive Vice President of North America Operations, emphasized the company's commitment to facilitating voting access. To take advantage of the offer, customers must use PC code 211636 when making a reservation on Hertz.com. Additionally, Hertz is offering a holiday rental promotion with up to 35% off for customers who pay in advance.

SandRidge Energy (NYSE: SD) has announced significant changes to its Board and Management. Vincent Intrieri has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2024. Intrieri, the Founder and CEO of VDA Capital Management , brings extensive experience from his previous roles with Carl C. Icahn-related entities and various board positions.

Jonathan Frates will transition from his role as Chairman of the Board to become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 21, 2024. Frates has a background in investment management and has served on multiple boards.

Brandon Brown, Sr. will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. These changes aim to strengthen SandRidge's leadership team and position the company to execute its strategy, particularly following its recent Anadarko Basin acquisition.

Hertz Global Holdings (NASDAQ: HTZ) has announced the appointment of Lauren Fritts as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective September 30, 2024. Reporting to CEO Gil West, Fritts will oversee Hertz's global communications functions, focusing on strengthening brand narrative, enhancing communications, and leading corporate reputation.

Fritts brings nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in communications and marketing. Her most recent role was Chief Corporate Affairs and Marketing Officer at WeWork, where she led global strategy for corporate communications, brand development, and marketing initiatives. Previously, she served as Digital and Deputy Communications Director for Governor Chris Christie and spent nearly a decade as a producer in cable news.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) has strengthened its Board of Directors by adding two new members, expanding from nine to eleven seats. Francis "Frank" Blake, former chairman and CEO of The Home Depot, and Lucy Clark Dougherty, senior VP and general counsel at Polaris Inc., have been elected as directors effective immediately.

Blake brings extensive experience from both the private sector and public service, including roles at General Electric and in various government departments. Clark Dougherty offers expertise in business transformation and strategy, with a background in the automotive industry and homeland security.

This move aligns with Hertz's strategy under new CEO Gil West to deliver sustainable growth and enhance operational performance across all aspects of the business, while focusing on an unmatched customer experience.