United Rentals Announces Partial Redemption of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027

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United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) announced plans to redeem $500 million of its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027 on May 21, 2022. The redemption price is 102.75% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest. Registered noteholders will receive a notice of redemption by April 21, 2022. URNA will utilize cash and borrowing from a secured asset-based credit facility for this purpose. The redemption is contingent on sufficient funds being available. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers to buy securities.

Positive

• Redeeming $500 million of Senior Notes may improve capital structure.
• Redemption price of 102.75% indicates investor confidence.

Negative

• Redemption contingent on sufficient funds may pose liquidity risks.
• Dependence on secured credit facility could indicate financial strain.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that its subsidiary, United Rentals (North America), Inc. (“URNA”), has given notice of its intention to redeem $500 million of the outstanding $1.0 billion principal amount of its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP Number 911365 BF0) (the “Notes”) on May 21, 2022 (the “Redemption Date”). The Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price (the “Redemption Price”) of 102.75% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

URNA has instructed Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the trustee for the Notes (the “Trustee”), to distribute a notice of redemption to all registered holders of the Notes on April 21, 2022. Copies of such Notice of Redemption and additional information relating to the procedure for redemption of the Notes may be obtained from Wells Fargo Bank, National Association by calling 1-800-344-5128.

URNA expects to use cash and borrowings under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to redeem the Notes and to pay related expenses.

The redemption is subject to, and conditioned upon, sufficient funds being available to be drawn by URNA under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility at the time URNA is required to deposit the Redemption Price with the Trustee to fund the payment of the Redemption Price and such funds being disbursed when requested by URNA. The Redemption Date may be delayed until such time as the conditions precedent shall be satisfied. In the event that such conditions precedent have not been so satisfied by the Redemption Date, or by the Redemption Date as so delayed, URNA will notify the Trustee, and upon any such notice to the Trustee, the notice of redemption will be of no force or effect for any purpose.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,288 rental locations in North America, 11 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 20,400 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,300 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $15.79 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, known as the PSLRA. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the business and future financial results of the equipment rental industries, and other legal, regulatory and economic developments. We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “guidance,” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the PSLRA. We give no assurance that it will achieve its expectations and does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward- looking statements. You should carefully consider risks and uncertainties that affect our businesses described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to URI on the date hereof; and URI assumes no obligations to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

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Ted Grace

(203) 618-7122

Cell: (203) 399-8951

tgrace@ur.com

Source: United Rentals, Inc.

FAQ

What is United Rentals' plan for its Senior Notes?

United Rentals intends to redeem $500 million of its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027 on May 21, 2022.

What is the redemption price for United Rentals' Senior Notes?

The redemption price is set at 102.75% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest.

When will notice of redemption be sent to noteholders?

Notice of redemption will be distributed to registered noteholders on April 21, 2022.

How will United Rentals fund the redemption of the Senior Notes?

United Rentals plans to use cash and borrowings from its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.

What conditions must be met for the redemption of the Senior Notes?

The redemption is contingent on sufficient funds being available under the credit facility at the time of the redemption.