SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 


FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20062007                        Commission file number 0-13292

McGRATH RENTCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

California 94-2579843

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

5700 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA 94551-7800

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number:(925) 606-9200

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

None None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Title of Class

Common Stock


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

Yes         No    X    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

 

Yes         No    X    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes    X     No        

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.

Yes    X    No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one).

 

Large accelerated filer    X     Accelerated filer        X     Non-accelerated filer

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes    X    No        

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes         No    X    

Aggregate market value of voting stock, held by nonaffiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2006: $616,894,797.2007: $792,107,152.

As of March 8, 2007, 25,158,536February 25, 2008, 24,003,121 shares of Registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

McGrath RentCorp’s definitive proxy statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 20074, 2008 which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year, is incorporated by reference into Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, and 13.

Exhibit index appears on page 7075

 



FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts regarding McGrath RentCorp’s (the “Company’s”) business strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues or losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives are forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements appear in a number of places and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “future,” “intend,” “hopes” or “certain” or the negative of these terms or other variations or comparable terminology.

Management cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the following: the future prospects for and growth of the Company and the industries in which it operates, the level of the Company’s future rentals and sales, customer demand and cost of raw materials, the Company’s ability to maintain its business model; the Company’s ability to retain and recruit key personnel; the Company’s ability to maintain its competitive strengths and to effectively compete against its competitors; the Company’s short-term decisions and long-term strategies for the future and its ability to implement and maintain such decisions and strategies, including its strategies: (i) to focus on rental revenue growth from an increasing base of rental assets, (ii) to actively maintain, repair, redeploy, manage and anticipate the need for various models of rental equipment cost-effectively and to maximize the level of proceeds from the sale of such products, and (iii) to create internal facilities and infrastructure capabilities that can provide prompt and efficient customer service, experienced assistance, rapid delivery and timely maintenance of the Company’s equipment; the demand by the educational market (and the K-12 market in particular) for the Company’s mobile modular products; the effect of delays or interruptions in the passage of statewide and local facility bond measures on the Company’s operations; the effect of changes in applicable law, and policies relating to the use of temporary buildings on the Company’s modular rental and sales revenues, including with respect to class size and building standards; the effects of changes in the level of state funding to public schools and the use of classrooms that meet the Department of Housing requirements; the Company’s ability to maintain and upgrade modular equipment to comply with changes in applicable law and customer preference; the Company’s strategy to effectively implement its expansion into Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and other new markets in the U.S.; the Company’s expectation that the first phase of its ERP upgrade project will be completed in early 2008;mid 2008 and the Company’s reliance on its information technology systems; the Company’s engaging in and ability to consummate future acquisitions; manufacturer’smanufacturers’ ability to produce products to the Company’s specification on a timely basis; the Company’s ability to maintain good relationships with school districts, manufacturers, and other suppliers; the impact of debt covenants on the Company’s flexibility in running its business and the effect of an event of default on the Company’s results of operations; the effect of interest rate fluctuations; the Company’s ability to manage its credit risk and accounts receivable; the timing and amounts of future capital expenditures and the Company’s ability to meet its needs for working capital including its ability to negotiate lines of credit; the Company’s ability to track technology trends to make good buy-sell decisions with respect to electronic test equipment; the effect of changes to the Company’s accounting policies and impact of evolving interpretation and implementation of such policies; the risk of litigation and claims against the Company; the impact of a change in the Company’s overall effective tax rate as a result of the Company’s mix of business levels in various tax jurisdictions in which it does business; the adequacy of the Company’s insurance coverage; the impact of a failure by third parties to manufacturermanufacture our products timely or properly; the level of future warranty costs of modular equipment that we sell; the effect of seasonality on the Company’s business; the growth of the Company’s business in international markets and the Company’s ability to succeed in those markets; and the Company’s ability to pass on increases in its costs of rental equipment, including manufacturing costs, operating expenses and interest expense through increases in rental rates and selling prices. Further, our future business, financial condition and results of operations could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties including the risks set forth above and the “Risk Factors” set forth in this Form 10-K. Moreover, neither we assume nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Form 10-K and are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, however these assumptions can be wrong or affected by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and subsequent facts or circumstances may contradict, obviate, undermine or otherwise fail to support or substantiate such statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-K to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1.BUSINESS.

General Overview

McGrath RentCorp (the “Company”) is a California corporation organized in 1979 with corporate offices located in Livermore, California. The Company’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Global Select Market under the symbol “MGRC.”“MGRC”. References in this report to the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “ours” refer to McGrath RentCorp and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

The Company is a rental company with two rental products; relocatable modular buildings and electronic test equipment. Although the Company’s primary emphasis is on equipment rentals, sales of equipment occur in the normal course of business. The Company is comprised of three business segments: “Mobile(1) Mobile Modular Management Corporation” (“MMMC”),Corporation, its modular building rental division, “TRS-RenTelco,”(“Mobile Modular”); (2) TRS-RenTelco, its electronic test equipment rental division and “Enviroplex,(3) Enviroplex, Inc.” (“Enviroplex”), its majority-ownedwholly-owned subsidiary classroom manufacturing business selling portablemodular buildings used primarily as classrooms in California.California (“Enviroplex”). In 2006, MMMC,2007, Mobile Modular, TRS-RenTelco and Enviroplex contributed 66%71%, 30%28% and 4%1% of the Company’s income before provision for taxes (the equivalent of “pretax income”), respectively, compared to 71%66%, 26%30% and 3%4% for 2005.2006. Even though managed as a separate business unit, Enviroplex’s revenues, pretax income contribution and total assets are not significant relative to the Company’s consolidated financial position.

MMMCMobile Modular rents and sells modular buildings and accessories to fulfill customers’ temporary and permanent space needs in California, Texas, Florida and beginning in 2004,2007, in Florida.North Carolina and Georgia. These modular units are used as classrooms, temporary offices adjacent to existing facilities, sales offices, construction field offices, restroom buildings, health care clinics, child care facilities and for a variety of other purposes. MMMCMobile Modular purchases the relocatable modular buildings, or modulars from various manufacturers who build them to MMMC’sMobile Modular’s design specifications. MMMCMobile Modular currently operates from two regional sales and inventory centers in California and one in Texas and one regional sales officeoffices in Florida.Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. Although MMMC’sMobile Modular’s primary emphasis is on rentals, sales of modulars routinely occur and can fluctuate quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year depending on customer requirements, budgets and budgets.other factors.

The educational market is the largest segment of our modular businesses. MMMCbusiness. Mobile Modular and Enviroplex provide classroom and specialty space needs serving public and private schools, colleges and universities. Within the educational market, the rental (by MMMC)Mobile Modular) and sale (by Enviroplex and MMMC)Mobile Modular) of modulars to public school districts for use as portable classrooms, restroom buildings and administrative offices for kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12) comprised approximately 55%53%, 59%55% and 59%, of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s rental and sales revenues for 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, respectively. Fueled by an increasing student population, insufficient funding for new school construction, class size reduction programs, andmodernization of aging school facilities, and the phasing out of portable classrooms compliant with older building codes, we believe demand in educational market will continue to be favorable.

TRS-RenTelco rents and sells electronic test equipment nationally and internationally from its Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area) and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada (Montreal Area) facilities. The Dallas facility houses the electronic test equipment inventory, sales engineers, calibration laboratories, and operations staff for U.S. and international business. The Montreal facility houses sales engineers and operations staff to serve the Canadian market. As of December 31, 2006,2007, the original cost of electronic test equipment inventory was comprised of 70%69% general-purpose electronic test equipment and 30%31% communications electronic test equipment. In January 2008, the Company launched online ordering for its electronic test equipment rental business.

Engineers, technicians and scientists utilize general-purpose electronic test equipment in developing products, controlling manufacturing processes, field service applications and evaluating the performance of their own electrical and electronic equipment. These instruments are rented primarily to aerospace, defense, electronics, industrial, research and semiconductor industries. To date, Agilent Technologies and Tektronix, a division of Danaher Corporation, have manufactured the majority of TRS-RenTelco’s general-purpose electronic test equipment.

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Communications test equipment, including fiber optic test equipment, is utilized by technicians, engineers and installation contractors to evaluate voice, data and multimedia communications networks, to install fiber optic cabling, and in the development and manufacturing of transmission, network and wireless products. These instruments are rented primarily to manufacturers of communications equipment and products, electrical and communications installation contractors, field technicians, and service providers. To date, Agilent has manufactured a significant portion of TRS-RenTelco’s communications test equipment, with the remaining acquired from over 50 other manufacturers.

No single customer has accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues generated in any given year. In addition, total foreign country customers and operations accounted for less than 10% of the Company’s revenues and long-lived assets in any given year.

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History, Strategic Expansion and Acquisitions

Prior to starting the Company, Robert McGrath, the Company’s founder and Chairman of the Board, was a founder and served as President of Leasametric from 1969 until it was sold to Trans Union Corporation in 1977, and was involved in all aspects of its electronic test equipment rental business. Mr. McGrath was one of the pioneers of the electronic test equipment rental industry and contributed significantly to the success and direction of Leasametric, which was at the time one of the industry’s largest and most respected companies. After the sale, Mr. McGrath continued with Trans Union until he founded the Company in 1979, initially renting relocatable modular offices. At the time that Mr. McGrath left Trans Union, he was subject to a non-compete agreement, which prevented him from engaging in the electronic test equipment rental business until 1984, when the Company went public.

The Company started modular operations in Northern California in 1979, expanded to Southern California in 1980, and by acquisition in 1982, grew the Southern California operations and entered the Texas market. When Mr. McGrath’s non-compete expired in 1984, the Company entered the electronic test equipment rental business and in the same year went public. Secondary offerings were completed in 1986 and 1991. Proceeds from these offerings were used to fund organic growth, complete two modular acquisitions in 1986 and, in 1991, acquire a communications test equipment rental company from GE Capital operating as RenTelco. Also in 1991, the Company adopted a strategy to purchase large parcels of land and build regional modular sales and inventory centers for its facilities, and eventually completed two in California and one in Texas.

From 1991 through 2001 the Company’s two rental businesses grew organically with the exception of a small modular acquisition in 1997. MMMCMobile Modular focused increasingly on educational rental growth and electronicsour electronic test equipment rental business benefited from its specialization in communications test equipment as the telecom industry rapidly expanded. During this time, rental revenues for the modular business grew from $30.5 million in 1991 to $63.5 million in 2001 and rental revenues for the electronicselectronic test equipment business grew from $6.4 million in 1991 to $37.2 million in 2001, respectively.2001.

Beginning in the latter half of 2001, the electronic test equipment rental industry experienced a significant downturn in business activity levels resulting from weakness in the telecommunications industry due to overcapacity and a general economic slowdown. Although both general-purpose and communications test equipment sectors were affected, the impact to our communications test equipment business levels was significant. As a result, during the first six months of 2002, TRS-RenTelco recorded non-cash impairment charges of $24.1 million as a result ofdue to excess communications test equipment rental inventory relative to market demand, reducing net income by $14.5 million and reducinglowering diluted earning per share by $0.58 per share resulting from the depressed and low projected demand for its rental products coupled with high inventory levels, especially in communications test equipment.share. Beginning in late 2003 and continuing into 2004, the general-purpose test equipment markets, and to a lesser extent, communications test equipment markets, showed signs of increasing business activity levels.

In early 2004, the Company leveraged its California classroom rental expertise and strategically expanded organically to Florida, renting modular classroom product.products. We believe that we have developed good relationships with school districts, manufacturers, and other suppliers while enteringintroducing into the Florida market with an innovative classroom design, the “hybrid”, for the Florida market. The hybrid classroomCampus MakerTM. This design is a low profile, steel frame product, whichthat allows school districts to install their classrooms in much closer proximity to one another, thereby freeing up valuable playground and activity space eliminatesand eliminating the need for a separate ramp system on most installations andinstallations. The Campus Maker product has significantly improved aesthetics compared to standard portable classrooms. The hybridmodular classrooms and continues to gain popularity in the marketplace.

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In May 2004, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Technology Rentals & Services (“TRS”), a division of CIT Group Inc. (“CIT”) in order to facilitate the growth of the electronicsour electronic test equipment business. Based in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area), TRS was similar to the Company’s existing electronic test equipment rental business, RenTelco, and was one of the leading providers of general purpose and communications test equipment for rent or sale in North America. The transaction was completed on June 2, 2004, for cash consideration of $120.2 million, including expenses of $0.6 million. The Company financed the acquisition from a revolving line of credit facility with its banks and $60 million5.08% senior notes due in fixed-rate senior notes.2011. Since June 2, 2004, TRS’ results have been included in the Consolidated Statements of Income, and since that date, the combined electronicselectronic test equipment business has operated under the name TRS-RenTelco.

During the remainder ofSince 2004, and during 2005, the Company focusedhas continued to focus on its core rental businesses, integrating the acquired TRS operations and establishing and growing Mobile Modular’s Florida modular operations. During 2005, the Company purchased 122.5 acres of undeveloped land in Florida and, in 2006, has begun developmentthe first half of a portion2008, expects to complete the construction of the property for aits Florida regional modular sales and inventory center. In late 2007 Mobile Modular expanded its operations in North Carolina and Georgia.

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Business Model

The Company invests capital in rental products and believes it recoversgenerally has recovered its original investment through rents less operating expenses in a relatively short period of time compared to the product’s rental life. Historically whenWhen the Company’s rental products have beenare sold, the proceeds on salegenerally have recoveredcovered a high percentage of the original investment. With these dynamics,characteristics, a significant base of rental assets on rent generates a considerable amount of operating cashflowscash flows to support continued rental asset growth. Similarly, theThe Company’s rental products, relocatable modular buildings and electronic test equipment, have the following dynamics:

 

The product required by the customer tends to be expensive compared to the Company’s monthly rental charge, with the interim rental solution typically evaluated as a less costly alternative.

 

Generally, we believe the Company’s customers have a short-term need for our rental product.products. The customer’s rental requirement may be driven by a number of factors including time, budget or capital constraints, future uncertainty impacting their ongoing need for the equipment,requirements, equipment availability, specific project requirements, peak periods of demand or the customer may want to eliminate the burdens and risks of equipment ownership. For modulars, in many cases a customer’s initial short-term rental becomes part of the customer’s ongoing infrastructure and turns into a long-term rental.

 

Both modular and electronicselectronic test equipment rental products have long useful lives relative to the typical rental term with modulars having an estimated life of eighteen years compared to the typical committed term of twelve to twenty-four months, and electronicselectronic test equipment having an estimated life range of two to seven years depending on the type of product compared to a typical rental term of one to six months.

 

Typically, we believe short-term rental rates recover the Company’s original investment quickly, with modulars in approximately four years, and electronicselectronic test equipment in approximately two and one-half years, based the on the respective product’s annual yield in 2006,2007, or the annual rental revenues divided by the average cost of rental inventory for 2006.2007.

 

When each product is sold from rental inventory, a significant portion of the original investment is recovered. AssetEffective asset management acumen is a critical element to each of the rental businesses and the resulting residuals realized when product is sold from inventory. Modular asset management requires designing and building the product for a long life, coupled with ongoing repair and maintenance investments, to ensure its long useful rental life and generally, higher residuals upon sale. ElectronicsElectronic test equipment asset management requires understanding, selecting and investing in equipment technologies that support market demand and, once invested, proactively managing the equipment at the model level for optimum utilization through its technology life cycle maximizes the rental revenues and residuals realized.

The Company believes that rental revenue growth from an increasing base of rental assets and improved gross profits on rents are the best measures of the health of each of our rental businesses. Additionally, we believe our business model and results are enhanced with operational leverage that is created from large regional sales and inventory centers for modulars, a single U.S. based sales, inventory and operations facility for electronicselectronic test equipment and shared senior management and back office functions for financing, human resources, insurance, and operating and accounting systems.

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Employees

As of December 31, 2006,2007, the Company had 603622 employees, of whom 5152 were primarily administrative and executive personnel, with 333, 136352, 138 and 8380 in the operations of MMMC,Mobile Modular, TRS-RenTelco and Enviroplex, respectively. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and management believes its relationship with our employees is good.

Available Information

We make available, free of charge at our websitewww.mgrc.com,, the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. These filings include our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934, which are available as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes such material to, the SEC. Information included on our web site is not incorporated by reference to this Report. Furthermore, all reports the Company files with the SEC are available free of charge through the SEC’s Webweb site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the public may read and copy materials filed by the Company at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may also obtain additional information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330.

We also have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which applies to all directors, officers and employees. Copies of this code can be obtained free of charge at our website www.mgrc.com.

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RELOCATABLE MODULAR BUILDINGS

Description

Modulars are designed for use as classrooms, temporary classroomoffices adjacent to existing facilities, sales offices, restroom buildings, health care clinics, child care facilities and for a variety of other purposes and office space and may be moved from one location to another. Modulars vary from simple single-unit construction site offices to multi-modular facilities, complete with wood exteriors and mansard roofs.multi-floor modular units. The Company’s modular rental fleet includes a full range of styles and sizes. The Company considers its modulars to be among the most attractive and well designed available. The units are constructed with wood or metal siding, sturdily built and physically capable of a long useful life. Units are generally provided with installed heat, air conditioning, lighting, electricityelectrical outlets and floor covering, and may have customized interiors including partitioning, carpeting, cabinetworkcabinetry and plumbing facilities.

MMMCMobile Modular purchases new modulars from various manufacturers who build to MMMC’sMobile Modular’s design specifications. With the exception of Enviroplex, none of the principal suppliers are affiliated with the Company. During 2006, MMMC2007, Mobile Modular purchased 32%33% of its modular productunits from one manufacturer. The Company believes that the loss of its primary manufacturer of modulars could have an adverse effect on its operations since MMMCMobile Modular could experience higher prices and longer lead times for delivery of modular productunits until other manufacturers increasedwere able to increase their production capacity.

The modular product isCompany’s modulars are manufactured to comply with state building codes, hashave a low risk of obsolescence, and can be modified or reconfigured to accommodate a wide variety of customer needs. Historically, as state building codes have changed over the years, MMMCMobile Modular has been able to continue to use existing modular equipment,modulars, with minimal, if any, required upgrades, if any.upgrades. The Company has no assurance that it will continue to be able to use existing modular equipment with minimal upgrades as building codes change in the future.

MMMCMobile Modular currently operates from threetwo regional sales and inventory centers in California and one in Texas, serving large geographic areas in California and Texas, and a sales officeoffices in each of Florida, North Carolina and Georgia serving the Florida market in which the Company launched operations in 2004.those regions. The California and Texas operations have in-house infrastructure and operational capabilities to support quick and efficient repair, modification, and refurbishment of equipment for the next rental opportunity. MMMCMobile Modular believes operating from large regional sales and inventory centers results in better operating margins as operating costs arecan be spread over a large installed customer base. MMMCMobile Modular actively maintains and repairs its rental equipment, and management believes this insures the continued use of the modular product over its long life and, when sold, generates highhas resulted in higher sale proceeds relative to its capitalized cost. When rental equipment returns from a customer, the necessary repairs and preventative maintenance are performed prior to its next rental. MakingBy

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making these expenditures for repair and maintenance throughout the equipment’s life results inwe believe that older equipment rentingcan generally rent for similar rates as newer equipment. Management believes the condition of the equipment is a more significant factor in determining the rental rate and sale price than its age. Over the last three years, used equipment sold each year represented less than 3%2% of rental equipment, and has been, on average, 11 years old with sale proceeds recovering a high percentage of the equipment’s capitalized cost. MMMCMobile Modular depreciates its rental equipment over 18 years using a 50% residual value effective January 1, 2002. Prior to 2002, MMMC used an 18% residual value.

Competitive Strengths

Market Leadership—LeadershipThe Company believes MMMCMobile Modular is the largest supplier in California, and a significant supplier in Florida and Texas, of modular educational facilities for rental to both public and private schools in California.schools. Management is knowledgeable about the needs of its educational customers and the related regulatory requirements in the states where MMMCMobile Modular operates, which enable MMMCenables Mobile Modular to meet its customer’s specific project requirements.

Expertise—ExpertiseThe Company believes that over the 2829 years MMMCMobile Modular has competed in the modular rental industry, MMMCit has developed expertise that differentiates it from its competitors. MMMCMobile Modular has dedicated its attention to continuously developing and improving the quality of theits modular product. MMMCunits. Mobile Modular has expertise in the licensing and regulatory requirements that govern the modular productmodulars in the states where it operateoperates and its management, sales and operational staffs are knowledgeable and committed to providing exemplary customer service. MMMCMobile Modular has expertise in project management and complex applications.

Operating Structure—StructureMMMC—The Company believes that part of the strategy for MMMCMobile Modular should be to create facilities and infrastructure capabilities that its competitors cannot easily duplicate. MMMCMobile Modular achieves this by building regional sales and inventory centers

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designed to serve a broad geographic area and a large installed customer base under a single overhead structure, thereby reducing its cost per transaction. The Company’s regional facilities and related infrastructure enable MMMCMobile Modular to maximize ourits modular inventory utilization through efficient and cost effective in-house repair, maintenance and refurbishment for quick redeployment of equipment to meet its customers’ needs. The Company’sMobile Modular’s goal is to be more responsive at lower cost.

Asset Management—The Company believes MMMCMobile Modular markets high quality, well-constructed and attractive modulars. MMMCMobile Modular requires manufacturers to build to its specifications, which enables MMMCMobile Modular to maintain a standardized quality fleet. In addition, through its ongoing repair, refurbishment and maintenance programs, the Company believes MMMC’s modularMobile Modular’s buildings are the best maintained in the industry. The Company depreciates its modular buildings over an 18 year estimated useful life to a 50% residual value. Older buildings continue to be productive primarily because of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s focus on ongoing fleet maintenance. Also, as a result of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s maintenance programs, when equipmenta modular is sold, a high percentage of the equipment’s capitalized cost is recovered. In addition, the fleet’s utilization is regionally optimized by managing inventory through estimates of market demand, fulfillment of current rental and sale order activity, equipmentmodular returns and capital purchases.

Customer Service—The Company believes the modular rental industry to be service intensive and locally based. The Company strives to provide excellent service by meeting its commitments to its customers, being proactive in resolving project issues and seeking to continuously improve the customer’s experience. MMMCMobile Modular is committed to offering quick response to requests for information, providing experienced assistance, on time delivery and preventative maintenance of its units. MMMC’sMobile Modular’s goal is to continuously improve its procedures, processes and computer systems to enhance internal operational efficiency. The Company believes this dedication to customer service results in high levels of customer loyalty and repeat business.

Management estimates the business of renting relocatable modular buildings is an industry that today has equipment on rent or available for rent in the United States with an aggregate original cost of over $4.0 billion.

Market

MMMC’sMobile Modular’s largest single demandmarket segment is for temporary classroom and other educational space needs of public and private schools, colleges and universities in California and Florida, and to a lesser extent in FloridaTexas, North Carolina and Texas.Georgia. Management believes the demand for rental classrooms is caused by shifting and fluctuating school populations, the lack of state funds for new construction, the need for temporary classroom space during reconstruction of older schools, and class size reduction and the phasing out of portable classrooms compliant with older building codes (see “Classroom Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12)” below).

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Other customer applications include sales offices, construction field offices, health care facilities, church sanctuaries and child care services. Industrial, manufacturing, entertainment and utility companies, as well as governmental agencies commonly use large multi-modular complexes to serve their interim administrative and operational space needs. The modular product offersModulars offer customers quick, cost-effective space solutions while conserving their capital. The Company’s corporate, and California and Texas modular regional sales and inventory center offices are housed in various sizes of modulars.modular units.

Since most of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s customer requirements are to fill temporary space needs, MMMC’sMobile Modular’s marketing emphasis is on rentals rather than sales. MMMCMobile Modular attracts customers through its website at www.mobilemodularrents.com, extensive yellow page advertising, internet advertising and direct mail. Customers are encouraged to visit a sales and inventory center to view different models on display and to see a regional office, which is a working example of a modular application.

Because service is a major competitive factor in the rental of modulars, MMMCMobile Modular offers quick response to requests for information, assistance in the choice of a suitable size and floor plan, in-house customization services, rapid delivery, timely installation and field service of its units. On MMMC’sMobile Modular’s website, customers are able to view and select inventory for quotation, request in-field service and view billing and account balance information.

Rentals

Rental periods range from one month to several years with a typical initial contract term between twelve and twenty-four months. In general, monthly rental rates are determined by a number of factors including length of term, product availability and product type. Upon expiration of the initial rental agreement term, or any extensions, rental rates are reviewed, and when appropriate, are adjusted based on current market conditions. Most rental agreements are operating leases that provide no purchase options, and when a rental agreement does provide the customer with a purchase option, it is generally on terms management believes to be attractive to MMMC.Mobile Modular.

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The customer is responsible for obtaining the necessary use permits and the costs of insuring the unit, transporting the unit to the site, preparation of the site, installation of the unit, dismantle and return delivery of the unit to one of MMMC’s three regional sales and inventory centers,Mobile Modular, and certain costs for customization. MMMCMobile Modular maintains the units in good working condition while on rent. Upon return, the units are inspected for damage and customers are billed for items considered beyond normal wear and tear. Generally, the units are then repaired for subsequent use. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred and can include floor tile repairs, roof maintenance, cleaning, painting and other cosmetic repairs. The costs of major refurbishment of equipment are capitalized to the extent the refurbishment significantly improves the quality and adds value or life to the equipment.

At December 31, 2006, MMMC2007, Mobile Modular owned 26,46727,151 new or previously rented modulars including accessories with an aggregate cost of $451.8$475.1 million, or an average cost per unit of $17,100.$17,500. Utilization is calculated each month by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment, excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. At December 31, 2006,2007, fleet utilization was 81.4%82.8% and average fleet utilization during 20062007 was 82.9%82.3%.

Sales

In addition to operating its rental fleet, MMMCMobile Modular sells modulars to customers. These sales typically arise out of its marketing efforts for the rental fleet and from existing equipment already on rent. Such sales can be of either new or used units from the rental fleet, which permits an orderly turnover of older units. During 2006, MMMC’s2007, Mobile Modular’s largest sale was for new modular classrooms to a CaliforniaFlorida school district for approximately $2.6$2.3 million. This sale represented approximately 8% of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s sales, 4% of the Company’s consolidated sales, and 1% of the Company’s consolidated revenues.

MMMCMobile Modular typically provides limited 90-day warranties on used modulars and passes through the manufacturers’ one-year warranty on new units to its customers. Warranty costs have not been significant to MMMC’sMobile Modular’s operations to date, and the Company attributes this to its commitment to high quality standards and regular maintenance programs. However, there can be no assurance that warranty costs will continue to be insignificant to MMMC’sMobile Modular’s operations in the future.

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Seasonality

Typically, during each calendar year, our highest numbers of classrooms are shipped for rental and sale orders during the second and third quarters for delivery and installation prior to the start of the upcoming school year. The majority of classrooms shipped in the second and third quarters have rental start dates during the third quarter, thereby making the fourth quarter the first full quarter of rental revenues recognized for these transactions. These factors may impact the quarterly revenues and earnings of each year’s second, third and fourth quarters.

Competition

Management estimates the business of renting relocatable modular buildings is an industry that today has equipment on rent or available for rent in the United States with an aggregate original cost of approximately $4.0 billion. Competition in the rental and sale of relocatable modular buildings is intense. Two major national firms are engaged in the rental of modulars, have many offices throughout the country and we believe have greater financial resources than MMMC.Mobile Modular. In addition, a number of other smaller companies operate regionally throughout the country. MMMCMobile Modular operates primarily in California, Texas, Florida, and beginning late in 2004,2007 in Florida.North Carolina and Georgia. Significant competitive factors in the rental business include availability, price, service, reliability, appearance and functionality of the product. MMMCMobile Modular markets high quality, well-constructed and attractive modulars. The Company believes that part of the strategy for modulars is to create facilities and infrastructure capabilities that its competitors cannot easily duplicate. The Company’s facilities and related infrastructure enable it to modify modulars efficiently and cost effectively to meet its customers’ needs. Management’s goal is to be more responsive at less expense. Management believes this strategy, together with its emphasis on prompt and efficient customer service, gives MMMCMobile Modular a competitive advantage. MMMCMobile Modular is determined to offer quick responserespond quickly to requests for information, and provide experienced assistance for the first-time user, rapid delivery and timely repair of its modular units. MMMC’sMobile Modular’s already high level of efficiency and responsiveness continues to improve as the Company upgrades procedures, processes and computer systems that control its internal operations are enhanced.operations. The Company anticipates strongcontinued intense competition in the future and believes its process of improvingit must continue to improve its products and services must continue to be ongoing.remain competitive in market for modulars.

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Classroom Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12)

The rental and sales of modulars to public school districts for use as portable classrooms, restroom buildings and administrative offices for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) are a significant portion of the Company’s revenues. The following table shows the approximate percentages of the Company’s modular rental and sales revenues, and of its consolidated rental and sales revenues for the past five years, that rentals and sales to these schools constitute:

 

Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12) as a Percentage of Total Rental and Sales Revenues 

Percentage of:

  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002 

Modular Rental Revenues(MMMC)

  50% 53% 52% 49% 49%

Modular Sales Revenues(MMMC & Enviroplex)

  65% 67% 72% 50% 54%

Modular Rental and Sales Revenues(MMMC & Enviroplex)

  55% 59% 59% 50% 51%

Consolidated Rental and Sales Revenues1

  33% 34% 36% 41% 40%

1    Consolidated Rental and Sales Revenue percentage is calculated by dividing Modular rental and sales revenues to public schools (K-12) by the Company’s consolidated rental and sales revenues. The declining percentage of public school (K-12) revenues as a percentage of the Company’s consolidated rental and sale revenues for 2004 and 2005 primarily resulted from the added revenues from electronic test equipment operations of TRS acquired in June 2004.

Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12) as a Percentage of Total Rental and Sales Revenues 

Percentage of:

  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 

Modular Rental Revenues(Mobile Modular)

  50% 50% 53% 52% 49%

Modular Sales Revenues(Mobile Modular & Enviroplex)

  59% 65% 67% 72% 50%

Modular Rental and Sales Revenues(Mobile Modular & Enviroplex)

  53% 55% 59% 59% 50%

Consolidated Rental and Sales Revenues1

  30% 33% 34% 36% 41%
1    Consolidated Rental and Sales Revenue percentage is calculated by dividing Modular rental and sales revenues to public schools (K-12) by the Company’s consolidated rental and sales revenues. The decreased percentage of public school (K-12) revenues as a percentage of the Company’s consolidated rental and sale revenues for 2004 was primarily due to the added revenues from electronic test equipment operations of TRS acquired in June 2004.

School Facility Funding

Funding for public school facilities is derived from a variety of sources including the passage of both statewide and local facility bond measures, operating budgets, developer fees, various taxes including parcel and sales taxes levied to support school operating budgets, and lottery funds. Looking forward, the Company believes that any interruption in the passage of facility bonds, contraction or elimination of class size reduction programs, a lack of fiscal funding, or a significant reduction of funding from other sources to public schools may have a material adverse effect on both rental and sales revenues of the Company.

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Legislation

In California (where most of the Company’s educational rentals have occurred), school districts are permitted to purchase only portable classrooms built to the requirements of the California Division of State Architect (“DSA”). However, school districts may rent classrooms that meet either the Department of Housing (“DOH”) or DSA requirements. In 1988, California adopted a law which limited the term for which school districts may rent portable classrooms built to DOH standards for up to three years (under a waiver process), and also required the school board to indemnify the State against any claims arising out of the use of such classrooms. Prior to 1988, the majority of the classrooms in the Company’s rental fleet were built to the DOH requirements, and since 1988 almost all new classrooms have been built to the DSA requirements. During the 1990’s additional legislation was passed extending the use of these DOH classroom buildings under the waiver process through September 30, 2000. In 2000, new California legislation was passed allowing for DOH classroom buildings already in use for classroom purposes as of May 1, 2000 to be utilized until September 30, 2007, provided various upgrades were made to their foundation and ceiling systems. In February 2006, new legislation was passed extending the use of these classroom buildings from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2015. Currently, regulations and policies are in place that allow for the ongoing use of DOH classrooms from the Company’s inventory to meet shorter term space needs of school districts for periods up to 24 months, provided they receive a “Temporary Certification” or “Temporary Exemption” from the DSA. As a consequence, the tendency is for school districts to rent the DOH classrooms for shorter periods and to rent the DSA classrooms for longer periods. There can be no assurance that these regulations and policies that allow for the continuing rental of DOH classrooms for new public school projects will remain in place. At December 31, 2006,2007, the net book value of DOH classrooms represented less than 1.6%1.5% of the net book value of the Company’s modular rental equipment and less than 1.0% of the total assets of the Company, and the utilization of these DOH classrooms was 76.5%72.6%.

In 2002, Florida passed a state constitutional amendment setting limits for the maximum allowable number of students in a class for pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. In 2007, school districts arewere required to meet class size limits based upon the average number of students per class at the school level. By 2009, school districts will be required to meet the class size requirements at the individual classroom level. The class size reduction program is scheduled for implementation through 2010.

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ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT

Description

TRS-RenTelco’s general-purpose test equipment rental inventory includes oscilloscopes, amplifiers, analyzers (spectrum, network and logic), signal source and power source test equipment. The communications test equipment rental inventory includes network and transmission test equipment for various fiber, copper and wireless networks. Agilent Technologies and Tektronix manufacture the majority of the general-purpose inventory and the communications test equipment inventory includes equipment from over 50 different manufacturers. TRS-RenTelco also rents electronic test equipment from other rental companies and re-rents the equipment to customers.

Competitive Strengths

Market Leadership—The Company believes that TRS-RenTelco is one of the largest electronic test equipment rental and leasing companies offering the broadest and deepest selection of general purpose and communications test equipment for rent in North America.

Expertise—The Company believes that its knowledge of products, technology and applications expertise provides it with a competitive advantage over others in the industry. Customer requirements are supported by application engineers and technicians that are knowledgeable about the equipment’s uses to ensure the right equipment is selected to meet the customer’s needs. This knowledge can be attributed to the vast experience of TRS-RenTelco’s management, sales and operational teams.

Operating Structure—TRS-RenTelco is supported by a centralized distribution and inventory center on the grounds of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in Texas. The Company believes that the centralization of servicing all customers in North America and internationally by TRS-RenTelco’s experienced logistics teams provides a competitive advantage by minimizing transaction costs and enabling TRS-RenTelco to ensure customer requirements are met.

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Asset Management—TRS-RenTelco’s rental equipment inventory is serviced by an ISO 9001-2000 registered and compliant calibration laboratory that repairs and calibrates equipment ensuring that off rent equipment is ready to ship immediately to meet customer’scustomers’ needs. TRS-RenTelco’s team of technicians, product managers and sales personnel are continuously monitoring and analyzing the utilization of existing products, new technologies, general economic conditions and estimates of customer demand to ensure the right equipment is purchased and sold, at the right point in the equipment’s technology life cycle. The Company believes this enables it to maximize utilization of equipment and the cash flow generated by the rental and sales revenue of each model of equipment. TRS-RenTelco strives to maintain strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, which enables it to leverage those relationships to gain rental opportunities.

Customer Service—The Company believes that its focus on providing excellent service to its customers provides a competitive advantage. TRS-RenTelco strives to provide exemplary service to fulfill its commitments to its customers. TRS-RenTelco prides itself in providing solutions to meet customers’ needs by having equipment available, and responding quickly and thoroughly to their requests. TRS-RenTelco’s sophisticated in-house laboratory ensures the equipment is fully functional and meets its customers’ delivery requirements. Service needs of TRS-RenTelco’s customers are supported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by its customer care specialists. TRS-RenTelco’s goal is to provide service beyond its customers’ expectations, which, the Company believes, results in customer loyalty and repeat business. In January 2008, TRS-RenTelco launched an online ordering for rental test equipment. The Company believes web-based sales offerings will become an increasingly important competitive advantage. TRS-RenTelco intends to provide online support, product application and order taking on a 24/5 time frame.

Market

The business of renting electronic test equipment is a market which today has equipment on rent or available for rent in the United States and Canada with an aggregate original cost in excess of a half billion dollars. There is a broad customer base for the rental of such instruments, including aerospace, communications, defense, electrical contractor electronics, industrial, installer contractor, network systems and research companies.

TRS-RenTelco markets its electronic test equipment throughout the United States, Canada, and, to a limited extent, other countries. TRS-RenTelco attracts customers through its outside sales force, website at www.TRS-RenTelco.com, an extensive

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telemarketing program, trade show participation and direct mail campaigns. A key part of the sales process is TRS-RenTelco’s knowledgeable inside sales engineering team that effectively matches test equipment solutions to meet specific customer’s requirements.

The Company believes that customers rent electronic test equipment for many reasons. Customers frequently need equipment for short-term projects, to evaluate new products, and for backup to avoid costly downtime. Delivery times for the purchase of such equipment can be lengthy; thus, renting allows the customer to obtain the equipment expeditiously. The Company also believes that the relative certainty of rental costs can facilitate cost control and be useful in the bidding of and passthrough of contract costs. Finally, renting rather than purchasing may better satisfy the customer’s budgetary constraints.

Rentals

TRS-RenTelco rents electronic test equipment typically for rental periods of from one to six months, although in some instances, there can be rental terms up to a year or greater. Monthly rental rates range from approximately 3% to 10% of the current manufacturers’ list price. TRS-RenTelco depreciates its equipment over 2 to 8 years with no residual value.

At December 31, 2006,2007, TRS-RenTelco had an electronic test equipment rental inventory including accessories with an aggregate cost of $186.7$232.3 million. Utilization is calculated each month by dividing the cost of the rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment, excluding accessory equipment. Utilization was 66.3%69.3% as of December 31, 20062007 and averaged 69.6%68.3% during the year.

Sales

TRS-RenTelco generally sells used equipment to maintain an inventory of equipment meeting more current technological standards, and to support maintaining target utilization levels at a model number level. TRS-RenTelco attempts to maintain an

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inventory where the majority of equipment is less than five years old. In 2006,2007, approximately 18%17% of the electronicselectronic test equipment revenues were derived from sales. The largest electronicselectronic test equipment sale during 20062007 represented approximately 10%1% of electronicselectronic test equipment sales, 3%0.4% of the Company’s consolidated sales and less than 1%0.1% of consolidated revenues.

Seasonality

The Company does not believe the electronic test equipment rental business to be highly seasonal, except for the fourth quarter month of December and the first quarter months of January and February. These months may have lower rental activity due to holiday closures, particularly by larger companies, inclement weather and its impact on various field related communications equipment rentals, and companies’ operational recovery from holiday closures which may impact the start-up of new projects coming online in the first quarter. These factors may impact the quarterly results of each year’s first and fourth quarter.

Competition

The U.S. and Canadianelectronic test equipment rental markets consist primarilybusiness is characterized by intense competition from several competitors, including Electro Rent Corporation, Telogy and Continental Resources, some of three major rental companies, which include TRS-RenTelco,may have access to greater financial and a number of smaller rental companies that makes for a very competitive market environment.other resources than we do. TRS-RenTelco competes with these and other test equipment rental companies on the basis of product availability, price, service and reliability. Although no single competitor holds a dominant market share, we face intensifying competition from these established entities and new entrants in the market. Some of our competitors may offer similar equipment for lease, rental or sales at lower prices and may offer more extensive servicing, or financing options.

Operating Segments

For segment information regarding the Company’s three operating segments: Modulars, ElectronicsMobile Modular, TRS-RenTelco and Enviroplex, see “Note 10. Segment Reporting” to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

 

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

The following table shows the revenue components, percentage of rental and total revenues, rental equipment (at cost), rental equipment (net book value), number of relocatable modular buildings,units, year-end and average utilization, average rental equipment (at cost), annual yield on average rental equipment (at cost) and gross margin on rental revenues and sales by product line for the past five years.

 

Product Highlights

      
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2006 2005 2004 2003 2002   2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 

Relocatable Modular Buildings(operating under MMMC and Enviroplex)

      

Relocatable Modular Buildings(operating under Mobile Modular and Enviroplex)

Relocatable Modular Buildings(operating under Mobile Modular and Enviroplex)

 

    

Revenues

            

Rental

  $91,124  $81,180  $71,460  $63,948  $66,214   $100,541  $91,124  $81,180  $71,460  $63,948 

Rental Related Services

   29,913   25,053   22,142   16,203   16,936    32,982   29,913   25,053   22,142   16,203 
                                

Total Modular Rental Operations

   121,037   106,233   93,602   80,151   83,150    133,523   121,037   106,233   93,602   80,151 
                                

Sales—MMMC

   34,209   49,107   27,617   18,478   20,124 

Sales—Mobile Modular

   29,349   34,209   49,107   27,617   18,478 

Sales—Enviroplex

   12,393   10,562   9,254   11,007   12,488    10,649   12,393   10,562   9,254   11,007 
                                

Total Modular Sales

   46,602   59,669   36,871   29,485   32,612    39,998   46,602   59,669   36,871   29,485 
                                

Other

   729   625   444   495   678    654   729   625   444   495 
                                

Total Modular Revenues

  $168,368  $166,527  $130,917  $110,131  $116,440   $174,175  $168,368  $166,527  $130,917  $110,131 
                                

Percentage of Rental Revenues

   53.9%  53.3%  59.4%  83.4%  80.8%   54.3%  53.9%  53.3%  59.4%  83.4%

Percentage of Total Revenues

   63.0%  61.2%  64.6%  84.1%  80.3%   62.1%  63.0%  61.2%  64.6%  84.1%

Rental Equipment, at cost (year-end)

  $451,828  $408,227  $339,537  $304,905  $285,901   $475,077  $451,828  $408,227  $339,537  $304,905 

Rental Equipment, net book value (year-end)

  $343,590  $307,822  $245,924  $215,589  $200,593   $358,017  $343,590  $307,822  $245,924  $215,589 

Number of Units (year-end)

   26,467   24,928   21,566   19,713   18,707    27,151   26,467   24,928   21,566   19,713 

Utilization (year-end)1

   81.4%  83.5%  86.1%  84.6%  85.2%   82.8%  81.4%  83.5%  86.1%  84.6%

Average Utilization1

   82.9%  84.9%  85.6%  84.2%  85.9%   82.3%  82.9%  84.9%  85.6%  84.2%

Average Rental Equipment, at cost2

  $385,630  $341,103  $303,294  $283,297  $274,912   $427,859  $385,630  $341,103  $303,294  $283,297 

Annual Yield on Average Rental Equipment, at cost

   23.6%  23.8%  23.6%  22.6%  24.1%   23.5%  23.6%  23.8%  23.6%  22.6%

Gross Margin on Rental Revenues

   62.2%  63.8%  63.0%  63.0%  65.3%   64.5%  62.2%  63.8%  63.0%  63.0%

Gross Margin on Sales

   27.9%  26.4%  23.3%  28.2%  27.3%   27.5%  27.9%  26.4%  23.3%  28.2%

Electronic Test Equipment(operating under TRS-RenTelco)

            

Revenues

            

Rental

  $77,816  $71,136  $48,898  $12,730  $15,777   $84,776  $77,816  $71,136  $48,898  $12,730 

Rental Related Services

   1,686   1,407   1,205   543   561    1,731   1,686   1,407   1,205   543 
                                

Total Electronics Rental Operations

   79,502   72,543   50,103   13,273   16,338    86,507   79,502   72,543   50,103   13,273 

Sales

   17,483   31,154   20,291   7,260   9,645    17,831   17,483   31,154   20,291   7,260 

Other

   1,713   1,956   1,209   307   508    1,896   1,713   1,956   1,209   307 
                                

Total Electronics Revenues3

  $98,698  $105,653  $71,603  $20,840  $26,491   $106,234  $98,698  $105,653  $71,603  $20,840 
                                

Percentage of Rental Revenues

   46.1%  46.7%  40.6%  16.6%  19.2%   45.7%  46.1%  46.7%  40.6%  16.6%

Percentage of Total Revenues

   37.0%  38.8%  35.4%  15.9%  18.3%   37.9%  37.0%  38.8%  35.4%  15.9%

Rental Equipment, at cost (year-end)

  $186,673  $154,708  $149,437  $34,448  $39,786   $232,349  $186,673  $154,708  $149,437  $34,448 

Rental Equipment, net book value (year-end)

  $107,752  $98,611  $111,864  $16,457  $21,306   $127,997  $107,752  $98,611  $111,864  $16,457 

Utilization (year-end)1

   66.3%  68.9%  61.6%  45.2%  41.6%   69.3%  66.3%  68.9%  61.6%  45.2%

Average Utilization1

   69.6%  66.2%  61.7%  45.3%  38.2%   68.3%  69.6%  66.2%  61.7%  45.3%

Average Rental Equipment, at cost4

  $170,705  $151,087  $93,387  $36,798  $58,550   $209,546  $170,705  $151,087  $93,387  $36,798 

Annual Yield on Average Rental Equipment, at cost

   45.6%  47.1%  52.4%  34.6%  26.9%   40.5%  45.6%  47.1%  52.4%  34.6%

Gross Margin on Rental Revenues5

   42.8%  38.1%  38.7%  39.5%  (120.3)%

Gross Margin on Rental Revenues

   41.8%  42.8%  38.1%  38.7%  39.5%

Gross Margin on Sales

   37.8%  24.7%  26.8%  34.7%  29.1%   35.0%  37.8%  24.7%  26.8%  34.7%

Total Revenues6

  $267,066  $272,180  $202,520  $130,971  $145,086 

Total Revenues

   $280,409   $267,066   $272,180   $202,520   $130,971 
1 Utilization is calculated each month by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment, excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Average Utilization is calculated using the average costscost of equipment for the year.
2 Average Rental Equipment, at cost for modulars excludes new equipment inventory and accessory equipment.
3 In 2004, certain electronics revenue amounts were reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
4 Average Rental Equipment, at cost, for electronics excludes accessory equipment.
5In 2002, TRS-RenTelco’s Average Rental Equipment, at cost, and Gross Margin on Rental Revenues were significantly impacted by impairment charges of $24.1 million recorded in the first half of 2002.
6In 2002, in addition to the revenues from modulars and electronics products, 1.4% of Total Revenues resulted from a $1.25 million nonrecurring reimbursement of related costs associated with a terminated merger with Tyco International Ltd. and a $0.9 million gain on land sales not allocated to the specific products.

 

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Item 1A.Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the following discussion of various risks and uncertainties. We believe these risk factors are the most relevant to our business and could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by us. The following risk factors are not the only risk factors facing our Company. Additional risks that we do not consider material, or of which we are not currently aware, may also have an adverse impact on us. Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be seriously harmed if any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs or materializes. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Our stock price is subject to fluctuations and the value of your investment may decline.

The market price of our common stock fluctuates on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and is likely to be affected by a number of factors including but not limited to:

 

our operating performance and the performance of our competitors, and in particular any variations in our operating results or dividend rate from our stated guidance or from investors’ expectations;

 

changes in general conditions in the economy, the industries in which we operate or the financial markets;

 

investor’s reaction to our press releases, public announcements, or filings with the SEC;

 

the stock price performance of competitors or other comparable companies;

 

changes in research analysts’ coverage, recommendations or earnings estimates for us or for the stocks of other companies in our industry;

 

sales of common stock by our directors, executive officers and our other large shareholders, particularly in light of the limited trading volume of our stock;

 

any merger and acquisition activity that involves us or our competitors; and

 

other announcements or developments affecting us, our industry, customers, suppliers, or competitors.

In addition, in recent years the stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations are often unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may cause declines in the market price of our common stock and are based upon factors that have little or nothing to do with our Company or its performance, and these fluctuations could materially reduce our stock price.

Our future operating results may fluctuate, fail to match past performance or fail to meet expectations.

Our operating results may fluctuate in the future, may fail to match our past performance or fail to meet the expectations of analysts and investors. Our results and related ratios, such as gross margin, operating income percentage and effective tax rate may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control including but not limited to:

 

general economic conditions in the states and countries where we rent and sell our products;

 

legislative and educational policies where we rent and sell our products;

 

seasonality of our rental businesses and our end-markets;

 

success of our strategic growth initiatives;

 

the timing and type of equipment purchases, rentals and sales;

 

the nature and duration of the equipment needs of our customers;

 

the timing of new product introductions by us, our suppliers and our competitors;

 

the volume, timing and mix of maintenance and repair work on our rental equipment;

 

our equipment mix, availability, utilization, and pricing;

 

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the mix, by state and country, of our revenues, personnel and assets;

 

rental equipment impairment from excess, obsolete, or damaged equipment;

 

movements in interest rates or tax rates;

 

changes in, and application of, accounting rules;

 

changes in the regulations applicable to us; and

 

litigation matters.

As a result of these factors, our historical financial results are not necessarily indicative of our future results.

Our ability to retain our executive management and to recruit, retain and motivate key employees is critical to the success of our business.

If we cannot successfully recruit and retain qualified personnel, our operating results and stock price may suffer. We believe that our success is directly linked to the competent people in our organization, including our executive officers, senior managers and other key personnel, and in particular, Dennis Kakures our Chief Executive Officer. Personnel turnover can be costly and could materially and adversely impact our operating results and can potentially jeopardize the success of our current strategic initiatives. We need to attract and retain highly qualified personnel to replace personnel when turnover occurs, as well as add to our staff levels as growth occurs. Our business and stock price likely will suffer if we are unable to fill, or experience delays in filling open positions, or fail to retain key personnel when turnover occurs.

Failure by third parties to manufacture our products to our specifications or on a timely basis may harm our reputation and financial condition.

We depend on third parties to manufacture our products even though we are able to purchase products from a variety of third-party suppliers. In the future, we may be limited as to the number of third-party suppliers for some of our products. Currently, we do not have any long-term purchase contracts with any third-party supplier. In the future, we may not be able to negotiate arrangements with these third parties on acceptable terms, if at all. If we cannot negotiate arrangements with these third parties to produce our products or if the third parties fail to produce our products to our specifications or in a timely manner, our reputation and financial condition could be harmed.

We may not be ableDisruptions in our information technology systems could limit our ability to effectively implementmonitor and control our selected Enterprise Resource Planning system,operations and adversely affect our operations.

Our information technology systems facilitate our ability to monitor and control our operations and adjust to changing market conditions. Any disruption in any of our information technology systems or ERP.the failure of these systems to operate as expected could, depending on the magnitude of the problem, adversely affect our operating results by limiting our capacity to effectively monitor and control our operations and adjust to changing market conditions in a timely manner.

During June 2005, we entered into an agreement with Rental Results,Result, a rental software application provider, to support the transition of our modular business, certain aspects of our electronicselectronic test equipment business and our accounting systems to their platform. This is a multi-year project and we expect the first phase of the project to be completed in mid 2008. The new ERP and upgrades to our IT infrastructure will result in higher selling and administrative costs in 2007 and beyond. This is a multi year project and we expect the first phase of the project to be completed in early 2008. These information system upgrades are important to serve and support our strategic growth.

The delay or failure to implement these new systems effectively could disrupt our business, distract management’s focus and attention from our business operations and growth initiatives, and increase our implementation and operating costs, any of which could negatively impact our operations and operating results.

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We may engage in future acquisitions that could negatively impact our results of operations, financial condition and business.

Some of our recent growth has resulted through the acquisition ofIn 2004, we acquired TRS, an electronic test equipment rental business in 2004.business. We anticipate that we will continue to consider acquisitions in the future that meet our strategic growth plans. We are unable to predict whether or when any prospective acquisition will be completed. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including the following:

 

difficulties in integrating the operations, technologies, products and personnel of the acquired companies;

 

diversion of management’s attention from normal daily operations of the business;

 

difficulties in entering markets in which we have no or limited direct prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger market positions;

 

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timely completion of necessary financing and required amendments, if any, to existing agreements;

 

an inability to implement uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies;

 

undiscovered and unknown problems, defects or other issues related to any acquisition that become known to us only after the acquisition;

 

negative reactions from our customers to an acquisition;

 

disruptions among employees which may erode employee morale;

 

potential loss of key employees, including costly litigation resulting from the termination of those employees.

In connection with acquisitions we may:

 

assume liabilities or acquire damaged assets, some of which may be unknown at the time of such acquisitions;

 

record goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets that will be subject to future impairment testing and potential periodic impairment charges;

 

incur amortization expenses related to certain intangible assets; or

 

become subject to litigation.

Acquisitions are inherently risky, and no assurance can be given that our future acquisitions will be successful or will not adversely affect our business, operating results, or financial condition. Failure to manage and successfully integrate acquisitions we make could harm our business and operating results in a material way. In addition, if we consummate one or more significant future acquisitions in which the consideration consists of stock or other securities, our existing shareholders’ ownership could be diluted significantly. If we were to proceed with one or more significant future acquisitions in which the consideration included cash, we could be required to use a substantial portion of our available credit line, or we may be required to seek additional debt or equity financing.

If we do not effectively manage our credit risk, collect on our accounts receivable, or recover our rental equipment from our customers’ sites, it could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

We generally sell to customers on 30-day terms, individually perform credit evaluation procedures on our customers on each transaction and require security deposits or other forms of security from our customers when a significant credit risk is identified. Historically, accounts receivable write-offs and related equipment not returned by customers has not been significant and, in each of the last five years has been less than 1% of total revenues. Failure to manage our credit risk and receive timely payments on our customer accounts receivable may result in the write-off of customer receivables and loss of equipment, particularly electronic test equipment. If we are not able to manage credit risk issues, or if a large number of customers should have financial difficulties at the same time, our credit and equipment losses would increase above historical levels. If this should occur, our results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

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Effective management of our rental assets is vital to our business.

Our modular and electronics rental products have long useful lives and managing those assets is a critical element to each of our rental businesses. Modular asset management requires designing and building the product for a long life that anticipates the needs of our customers, including anticipating changes in legislation, regulations, building codes and local permitting. Electronicspermitting in the various markets in which the Company operates. Electronic test equipment asset management requires understanding, selecting and investing in equipment technologies that support market demand, including anticipating technological advances and changes in manufacturers’ selling prices. For both our modular and electronic test equipment assets, we must successfully maintain and repair this equipment cost-effectively to maximize the useful life of the products and the level of proceeds from the sale of such products.

The nature of our businesses exposes us to the risk of litigation and liability under environmental, health and safety and products liability laws.

Certain aspects of our businesses involve risks of liability. In general, litigation in our industry, including class actions that seek substantial damages, arises with increasing frequency. Claims may be asserted under environmental, labor, health and safety or

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product liability laws. Litigation is invariably expensive, regardless of the merit of the plaintiffs’ claims. We may be named as a defendant in the future, and there can be no assurance, irrespective of the merit of such future actions, that we will not be required to make substantial settlement payments in the future. Further, a significant portion of our business is conducted in California which is one of the most highly regulated and litigious states in the country. Therefore, our potential exposure to losses and expenses due to new laws, regulations or litigation may be greater than companies with a less significant California presence.

Conducting our routine businesses exposes us to risk of litigation from employees, vendors and other third parties.

We are subject to claims arising from disputes with employees, vendors and other third parties in the normal course of business; these risks may be difficult to assess or quantify and their existence and magnitude may remain unknown for substantial periods of time. If the plaintiffs in any suits against us were to successfully prosecute their claims, or if we were to settle such suits by making significant payments to the plaintiffs, our operating results and financial condition would be harmed. Even if the outcome of a claim proves favorable to us, litigation can be time consuming and costly and may divert management resources. In addition, our organizational documents require us to indemnify our senior executives to the maximum extent permitted by California law. If our senior executives were named in any lawsuit, our indemnification obligations could magnify the costs of these suits.

Our debt instruments contain covenants that restrict or prohibit our ability to enter into a variety of transactions and may limit our ability to finance future operations or capital needs.

The agreements governing our 5.08% senior notes due in 2011 and our unsecured revolving line of credit facility contain various covenants that may limit our discretion in operating our business. In particular, we are limited in our ability to merge, consolidate, reorganize or transfer substantially all of our assets, and create liens on our assets to secure debt. In addition, we are required to meet certain financial covenants. These restrictions could limit our ability to obtain future financing, make strategic acquisitions or needed capital expenditures, withstand economic downturns in our business or the economy in general, conduct operations or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities that may arise.

A failure to comply with the restrictions contained in the agreements could lead to an event of default, which could result in an acceleration of our indebtedness. In the event of an acceleration, we may not have or be able to obtain sufficient funds to refinance our indebtedness or make the required accelerated payments. If we default on our indebtedness, our business financial condition and results of operation could be materially and adversely affected.

The majority of our indebtedness is subject to variable interest rates, which makes us vulnerable to increases in interest rates.

Our indebtedness exposes us to interest rate increases because the majority of our indebtedness is subject to variable rates. At present, we do not have any derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps or hedges to mitigate interest rate variability. The interest rates under our credit facilities will be reset at varying periods. These interest rate adjustments could expose our operating results and cash flows to periodic fluctuations. Our annual debt service obligations will increase by approximately $1.1$1.5 million per

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year for each 1% increase in the average interest rate we pay, based on the $105.6$149.7 million balance of variable rate debt outstanding at December 31, 2006.2007. If interest rates rise in the future, and particularly, if they rise significantly, our income will be negatively affected.

Our effective tax rate may change and become less predictable as our business expands.

We continue to consider expansion opportunities domestically and internationally for our rental businesses, such as our recentorganic expansion of our modular expansionbusiness in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia and expansion through acquisition of TRS. Since the Company’s effective tax rate depends on business levels, personnel and assets located in various jurisdictions, further expansion into new markets or acquisitions may change the effective tax rate in the future and may make it and consequently our earnings less predictable going forward. In addition, the enactment of tax law changes by federal and state taxing authorities may impact the Company’s current period tax provision and its deferred tax liabilities.

Changes in financial accounting standards may cause lower than expected operating results and affect our reported results of operations.

Changes in accounting standards and their application may have a significant effect on our reported results on a going forward basis and may also affect the recording and disclosure of previously reported transactions. New accounting pronouncements and varying interpretations of accounting pronouncements have occurred and may occur in the future. Changes to existing rules or the questioning of current practices may adversely affect our reported financial results or the way we conduct our business. For example, in December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), as amended, “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), which required us to expense stock options at fair value effective January 1, 2006. The implementation of SFAS No. 123R reduced net income by $1.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. Under SFAS No. 123R, the recognition of compensation expense for the fair value of stock options reduced reported net income and net income per share, however, this accounting change did not have any impact on the cash flows of our business. Under the prior rules, expensing of stock options was not required and therefore, no compensation expense for stock options was included in reported net income and net income per share. Between 1996, when these rules were originally effective, and January 1, 2006, the Company had adopted the disclosure only provisions of the rules and disclosed on a pro forma basis the impact of compensation expense of stock options on net income and net income per share in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Failure to comply with internal control attestation requirements could lead to loss of public confidence in our financial statements and negatively impact our stock price.

As a public reporting company, we are required to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including Section 404, and the related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including expanded disclosures and accelerated reporting requirements. Compliance with Section 404 and other requirements has and will continue to increase our costs and require additional management resources. We may need to continue to implement additional finance and accounting systems, procedures and controls to satisfy new reporting requirements. While we completed a favorable assessment as to the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006,2007, there is no assurance that future assessments of the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting will be favorable. If we are unable to obtain future unqualified reports as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the reliability of our internal controls over financial reporting, which could adversely affect our stock price.

If we suffer loss to our facilities, equipment or distribution system due to catastrophe, our operations could be seriously harmed.

Our facilities, rental equipment and distribution systems may be subject to catastrophic loss due to fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, terrorism or other natural or man-made disasters. In particular, we have our headquarters, three operating facilities, and rental equipment in California, which are located in areas with above average seismic activity and could be subject to a catastrophic loss caused by an earthquake. Our rental equipment and facilities in Florida are located in areas subject to hurricanes and other tropical storms. In addition to customers’ insurance on rented equipment, we carry property insurance on our rental equipment in inventory and operating facilities as well as business interruption insurance. We believe our insurance policies are adequate with the appropriate limits and deductibles to mitigate the potential loss exposure of our business. We do not have financial reserves for policy deductibles and we do have exclusions under our insurance policies that are customary for our industry, including earthquakes, flood and terrorism. If any of our facilities or a significant amount or our rental equipment were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could disrupt our operations, delay orders, shipments and revenue recognition and result in expenses to repair or replace the damaged rental equipment and facility not covered by insurance.

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SPECIFIC RISKS RELATED TO OUR RELOCATABLE MODULAR BUILDINGS BUSINESS SEGMENT:

A significant reduction of funding to public schools could cause the demand for our modular classroom units to decline, which could result in a reduction in our revenues and profitability.

Rentals and sales of modulars to public school districts for use as portable classrooms, restroom buildings, and administrative offices for kindergarten through grade twelve represent a significant portion of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s rental and sales revenues. Funding for public school facilities is derived from a variety of sources including the passage of both statewide and local facility bond measures, developer fees and various taxes levied to support school operating budgets. Many of these funding sources are subject to financial and political considerations, which vary from district to district and are not tied to demand. Historically, we have benefited from the passage of facility bond measures and believe these are essential to our business. In California, our largest education market, state and local budgetary constraints have also affected the amount of funding received by public school districts.

To the extent public school districts’ funding is reduced for the rental and purchase of modular facilities,modulars, our business could be harmed and our results of operations negatively impacted. We believe that interruptions or delays in the passage of facility bond measures, changes in legislative or educational policies at either the state or local level including the contraction or elimination of class size reduction programs, a lack or insufficient amount of fiscal funding, a significant reduction of funding to public schools, or changes negatively impacting enrollment may reduce the rental and sale demand for our educational products and result in lower revenuesmay have a material adverse effect on both rental and lower profitability.

At this time, we are uncertain as to the level of new modernization work that will be commenced in California. The level of modernization that will be commenced is a functionsales revenue of the current amount of unallocated and unreleased state funds for modernization from the prior state-wide bond measure, the backlog of applications awaiting funding and the actual commencement of projects. We cannot predict whether current levels of funding will continue after the funds generated by the passage of the November 2006 education facilities bond measure are exhausted, which would likely have a negative impact on our business. We believe that this

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bond measure, along with the success of local bond measures passed in November 2005, should provide monies to support favorable levels of new modernization projects in both 2007 and 2008.Company.

Public policies that create demand for our products and services may change.

California and Florida have passed legislation to limit the number of students that may be grouped in a single classroom for certain grade levels. School districts with class sizes in excess of these limits have been and continue to be a significant source of our demand for modular classrooms. Further, in California, efforts to address aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance have resulted in a significant increase in modernization and reconstruction projects by public school districts including seismic retrofitting, asbestos abatement and various building repairs and upgrades. If educational priorities and policies shift away from class-size reduction or modernization and reconstruction projects, demand for our products and services may decline, not grow as quickly as or reach the levels that we anticipate. Significant equipment returns may result in lower utilization until equipment can be redeployed or sold, which may cause rental rates to decline and negatively affect our revenues and operating income.

Failure to comply with applicable regulations could harm our business and financial condition, resulting in lower operating results and cash flows.

Similar to conventionally constructed buildings, the modular building industry, including the manufacturers and lessors of portable classrooms, are subject to evolving regulations by multiple governmental agencies at the federal, state and local level relating to environmental, zoning, health, safety and transportation matters, among other matters. Failure to comply with these laws or regulations could impact our business or harm our reputation and result in higher capital or operating expenditures or the imposition of penalties or restrictions on our operations.

As with conventional construction, typically new codes and regulations are not retroactively applied. Nonetheless, new governmental regulations in these or other areas may increase our acquisition cost of new rental equipment, limit the use of or make obsolete of some of our existing equipment, or increase our general and administrative costs.

Building codes are generally reviewed tri-annually.every three years. All aspects of a given code are subject to change including but not limited to such items as structural specifications for earthquake safety, energy efficiency and environmental standards, fire and life safety, transportation, lighting and noise limits. On occasion, state agencies have undertaken studies of indoor air quality and noise levels with a focus on permanent and modular classrooms. These results could impact our existing modular equipment, and affect the future construction of our modular product.

Compliance with building codes and regulations entail a certain amount of risk as municipalities do not necessarily interpret these building codes and regulations in a consistent manner, particularly where applicable regulations may be unclear and subject to interpretation. These regulations often provide broad discretion to governmental authorities that oversee these matters, which can

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result in unanticipated delays or increases in the cost of compliance in particular markets. The construction and modular industries have developed many “best practices” which are constantly evolving. Some of our peers and competitors may adopt practices that are more or less stringent than the Company’s. When, and if, regulatory standards are clarified, the effect of the clarification may be to impose rules on our business and practices retroactively, at which time, we may not be in compliance with such regulations and we may be required to incur costly remediation. If we are unable to pass these increased costs on to our customers, our profitability, operating cash flows and financial condition could be negatively impacted.

Our planned expansions of our modular building operations into new markets will affect our operating results.

We currently have established modular building operations in California, Texas and Florida.Florida and launched operations in North Carolina and Georgia in late 2007. We have identified several U.S. markets that we believe will be attractive long-term opportunities for our educational and commercial modular business and are actively preparingcontinue to consider opportunities for launch in twogrowth of these markets in 2007.our modular business. There are risks inherent in the undertaking of such expansion, including the risk of revenue from the business in these markets not meeting our expectations, higher than expected costs in entering these new markets, risk associated with compliance with applicable state laws and regulations, response by competitors and unanticipated consequences of expansion. In addition, expansion in new markets may by affected by local economic and market conditions. Expansion of our operations into these new markets will require a significant amount of attention from our management, a commitment of financial resources and will require us to add qualified management in these markets.

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We are subject to laws and regulations governing government contracts. These laws and regulations make these government contracts more favorable to government entities than other third parties and any changes in these laws and regulations, or the failure to comply with these laws and regulations could harm our business.

We have agreements relating to the sale of our products to government entities and, as a result, we are subject to various statutes and regulations that apply to companies doing business with the government. The laws governing government contracts can differ from the laws governing private contracts. For example, many government contracts contain pricing terms and conditions that are not applicable to private contracts such as clauses that allow government entities not to perform on contractual obligations in the case of a lack of fiscal funding. Also, in the educational markets we serve, we are able to utilize “piggyback” contracts in marketing our products and services and ultimately to book business. The term “piggyback contract” refers to contracts for portable classrooms or other products entered into by public school districts following a formal bid process that allows for the use of the same contract terms and conditions with the successful vendor by other public school districts. As a result, “piggyback” contracts allow us to more readily book orders from our government customers, primarily public school districts, and to reduce the administrative expense associated with booking these orders. The governmental statutes and regulations that allow for use of “piggyback” contracts are subject to change or elimination in their entirety. A change in the manner of use or the elimination of piggyback contracts would likely negatively impact our ability to book new business from these government customers and could cause our administrative expenses related to processing these orders to increase significantly. In addition, any failure to comply with these laws and regulations might result in administrative penalties or even in the suspension of these contracts and as a result, the loss of the related revenues which would harm our business and results from operations.

Seasonality of our educational business may have adverse consequences for our business.

A significant portion of the modular sale and rental revenues are derived from the educational market. Typically, during each calendar year, our highest numbers of classrooms are shipped for rental and sale orders during the second and third quarters for delivery and installation prior to the start of the upcoming school year. The majority of classrooms shipped in the second and third quarters have rental start dates during the third quarter, thereby making the fourth quarter the first full quarter of rental revenues recognized for these transactions. These factors may impact the quarterly revenues and earnings of each year’s second, third and fourth quarters. The differences in quarterly revenues and earnings may also be subject to fluctuations in state funding. In the past, impaired levels of funding available to the school districts from the states in which we do business have caused school districts to experience budget shortfalls and to reduce their demand for our products despite growing student populations, class size reduction initiatives and modernization and reconstruction project needs. Any reductions in funding available to school districts from the states in which we do business could result in a lower volume of orders for our products which could reduce our revenues and operating income and consequently harm our financial condition.

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We face strong competition in our modular building markets.

The modular building leasing industry is highly competitive in our states of operation and we expect it to remain so. The competitive market in which we operate may prevent us from raising rental fees or sales prices to pass any increased costs on to our customers. We compete on the basis of a number of factors, including equipment availability, quality, price, service, reliability, appearance, functionality and delivery times. We believe we may experience pricing pressures in our areas of operation in the future as some of our competitors seek to obtain market share by reducing prices.

Some of our larger national competitors in the modular building leasing industry, notably Williams Scotsman International, Inc. and Modspace, formed by the combination of the former GE Capital Modular Space and Resun Space Solutions, have a greater range of products and services, greater financial and marketing resources, larger customer bases, and greater name recognition than we have. These larger competitors may be better able to respond to changes in the relocatable modular building market, to finance acquisitions, to fund internal growth and to compete for market share, any of which could harm our business.

We may not be able to quickly redeploy modular equipment returning from leases.

As of December 31, 2006, 60%2007, 61% of our modular portfolio had equipment on rent for periods exceeding the original committed term. Generally, when a customer continues to rent the modular equipment beyond the contractual term, the equipment contractually rents on a month-to-month basis. If a significant number of our rented modular units were returned during a short period of time,

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particularly those units that are rented on a month-to-month basis, a large supply of units would need to be remarketed. Our failure to effectively remarket a large influx of units returning from leases could negatively affect our financial performance and our ability to continue expanding our rental fleet.

Significant increases in raw material and labor costs could increase our acquisition cost of new modular rental equipment and repair and maintenance costs of our fleet, which would increase our operating costs and harm our profitability.

We incur labor costs and purchase raw materials, including lumber, siding and roofing and other products to perform periodic repairs, modifications and refurbishments to maintain physical conditions of our modular equipment. The volume, timing and mix of maintenance and repair work on our rental equipment may vary quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year. Generally, increases in labor and raw material costs will also increase the acquisition cost of new modular equipment and increase the repair and maintenance costs of our fleet. We also maintain a fleet of service trucks and use subcontractor companies for delivery, set-up, return delivery and dismantle of modulars for our customers. We rely on our subcontractor service companies to meet customer demands for timely shipment and return, and the loss or inadequate number of subcontractor service companies may cause prices to increase, while negatively impacting our reputation and operating performance. During periods of rising prices for labor, raw materials or fuel, and in particular, when the prices increase rapidly or to levels significantly higher than normal, we may incur significant increases in our acquisition costs for new modular equipment and incur higher operating costs that we may not be able to recoup from our customers, which would reduce our profitability.

Failure by third parties to manufacture our products timely or properly may harm our reputation and financial condition.

We are dependent on third parties to manufacture our products even though we are able to purchase products from a variety of third-party suppliers. MMMCMobile Modular purchases new modulars from various manufacturers who build to MMMC’sMobile Modular’s design specifications. With the exception of Enviroplex, none of the principal suppliers are affiliated with the Company. During 2006, MMMC2007, Mobile Modular purchased 32%33% of its modular product from one manufacturer. The Company believes that the loss of its primary manufacturer of modulars could have an adverse effect on its operations since MMMCMobile Modular could experience higher prices and longer delivery lead times for modular product until other manufacturers increasedwere able to increase their production capacity.

Failure to properly design, manufacture, repair and maintain the modular product may result in impairment charges and reduction of our operating results and cash flows.

We estimate the useful life of the modular product to be 18 years with a residual value of 50%. However, proper design, manufacture, repairs and maintenance of the modular product during our ownership is required for the product to reach the estimated useful life of 18 years with a residual value of 50%. If we do not appropriately manage the design, manufacture, repair and maintenance of our modular product, or otherwise, delay or defer such repair or maintenance, we may be required to incur impairment

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charges for equipment that is beyond economic repair, incur significant capital expenditures to acquire new modular product to serve demand and accordingly experience reduction of our future operating results and cash flows.

Our warranty costs may increase.

Sales of new relocatable modular buildings not manufactured by us are typically covered by warranties provided by the manufacturer of the products sold. We provide ninety-day warranties on certain modular sales of used rental equipment and one-year warranties on equipment manufactured by our Enviroplex subsidiary. Historically, our warranty costs have not been significant, and we monitor the quality of our products closely. If a defect were to arise in the installmentinstallation of our equipment at the customer’s facilities or in the equipment acquired from our suppliers or by our Enviroplex subsidiary, we may experience increased warranty claims. Such claims could disrupt our sales operations, damage our reputation and require costly repairs or other remedies, negatively impacting revenues and operating income.

SPECIFIC RISKS RELATED TO OUR ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT BUSINESS SEGMENT:

Market risk and cyclical downturns in the industries using test equipment may result in periods of low demand for our product resulting in excess inventory, impairment charges and reduction of our operating results and cash flows.

TRS-RenTelco’s revenues are derived from the rental and sale of general purpose and communications test equipment to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to middle and smaller market companies, in the aerospace, defense, communications,

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manufacturing and semiconductor industries. ElectronicsElectronic test equipment rental and sales revenues are primarily affected by the business activity within these industries related to research and development, manufacturing, and communication infrastructure and maintenance. Historically, these industries have been cyclical and have experienced periodic downturns, which have a material adverse impact on the industry’s demand for equipment, including the electronic test equipment rented by us. We experienced this in 2002, as a result of a significant and prolonged downturn in the telecommunications industry, and recorded non-cash impairment charges of $24.1 million resulting from the depressed and low projected demand for the rental products coupled with high inventory levels, especially communications equipment.

In addition, the severity and length of any downturn in an industry may also affect overall access to capital, which could adversely affect our customers. During periods of reduced and declining demand for test equipment, we are exposed to additional receivable risk from non-payment and may need to rapidly align our cost structure with prevailing market conditions while at the same time motivating and retaining key employees. While the market demand for communications test equipment has improved from 2002 levels as the telecommunications industry has recovered, no assurance can be given regarding the length or extent of the recovery, and no assurance can be given that our rental utilization rates, operating results and cash flows will not be adversely impacted by the reversal of any current trends or any future downturns or slowdowns in the rate of capital investment in this industry.

Seasonality of our electronicselectronic test equipment business may impact quarterly results.

Generally, rental activity declines in the fourth quarter month of December and the first quarter months of January and February. These months may have lower rental activity due to holiday closures, particularly by larger companies, inclement weather and its impact on various field related communications equipment rentals, and companies’ operational recovery from holiday closures which may impact the start-up of new projects coming online in the first quarter. These seasonal factors may impact quarterly results in each year’s first and fourth quarter.

Our rental test equipment may become obsolete, which could result in an impairment charge.

Electronic test equipment is characterized by changing technology and evolving industry standards that may render our existing equipment obsolete through new product introductions, or enhancements, before the end of its anticipated useful life, causing us to incur impairment charges. We must anticipate and keep pace with the introduction of new hardware, software and networking technologies and acquire equipment that will be marketable to our current and prospective customers.

Additionally, some manufacturers of our equipment may be acquired or cease to exist, resulting in a future lack of support for equipment purchased from those manufacturers. This could result in the remaining useful life to shorten, causing us to incur an impairment charge. We monitor our manufacturers’ capacity to support their products, the introduction of new technologies, and

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acquire equipment that will be marketable to our current and prospective customers. Failure to properly select, manage and respond to the technological needs of our customers and changes of our products through their technology life cycle may cause certain electronic test equipment to become obsolete, resulting in impairment charges and may negatively impact operating results and cash flows.

If we do not effectively compete in the rental equipment market, our operating results will be materially and adversely affected.

The electronic test equipment rental business is characterized by intense competition from several competitors, including Electro Rent Corporation, Telogy and Continental Resources, some of which may have access to greater financial and other resources than we do. Although no single competitor holds a dominant market share, we face intensifying competition from these established entities and new entrants in the market. We believe that we anticipate and keep pace with the introduction of new products and acquire equipment that will be marketable to our current and prospective customers. We compete on the basis of a number of factors, including product availability, price, service and reliability. Some of our competitors may offer similar equipment for lease, rental or sale at lower prices and may offer more extensive servicing, or financing options. Failure to adequately forecast the adoption of, and demand for, new or existing products may cause us not to meet our customers’ equipment requirements and may materially and adversely affect our operating results.

If we are not able to obtain equipment at favorable rates, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating results.

The majority of our rental equipment portfolio is comprised of general-purpose test and measurement instruments purchased from leading manufacturers such as Agilent Technologies and Tektronix.Tektronix, a division of Danaher Corporation. We depend on purchasing equipment from these

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manufacturers and suppliers for use as our rental equipment. If, in the future, we are not able to purchase necessary equipment from one or more of these suppliers on favorable terms, we may not be able to meet our customers’ demands in a timely manner or for a rental rate that generates a profit. If this should occur, we may not be able to secure necessary equipment from an alternative source on acceptable terms and our business may be materially and adversely affected.

If we are not able to anticipate and mitigate the risks associated with operating internationally, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Currently, total foreign country customers and operations account for less than 10% of the Company’s revenues and long-lived assets. In recent years some of our customers have expanded their international operations faster than domestic operations, and this trend may continue. Over time, we anticipate the amount of international business may increase if our focus on international market opportunities continues. Operating in foreign countries subjects the Company to additional risks, any of which may adversely impact our future operating results, including:

 

international political, economic and legal conditions including tariffs and trade barriers;

 

our ability to comply with customs, import/export and other trade compliance regulations of the countries in which we do business, together with any unexpected changes in such regulations;

 

greater difficulty in our ability to recover rental equipment and obtain payment of the related trade receivables;

 

difficulties in attracting and retaining staff and business partners to operate internationally;

 

language and cultural barriers;

 

seasonal reductions in business activities in the countries where our international customers are located;

 

difficulty with the integration of foreign operations;

 

longer payment cycles;

 

currency fluctuations; and

 

potential adverse tax consequences.

 

Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

 

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES.

The Company currently conducts its operations from seven locations. Inventory centers, at which relocatable modular buildings are displayed, refurbished and stored are located in Livermore, California (San Francisco Bay Area), Mira Loma, California (Los Angeles Area) and Pasadena, Texas (Houston Area). The three inventory centers conduct rental and sales operations from multi-modular buildings, serving as working models of the Company’s modular product. The Company also has a modular sales office in Orlando, Florida. Electronic test equipment rental and sales operations are conducted from a facility in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area) and a sales office in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec (Montreal, Canada Area). The Company’s majoritywholly owned subsidiary, Enviroplex, manufactures portablemodular buildings used primarily as classrooms in California from its facility in Stockton, California (San Francisco Bay Area).

In October 2005, the Company completed the purchase of 122.5 acres of undeveloped land in Polk County, Florida, at a cost of $8.1 million. In 2006, the Company began the process of developing a portion of the property for use as a sales office and inventory center to repair, refurbish and store modular rental equipment.units. The Company expects construction of the sales office and inventory center will be completed and occupied in mid 2008.

The following table sets forth for each property the total acres, square footage of office space, square footage of warehouse space and total square footage at December 31, 2006.2007.

 

Facilities

                        
     Square Footage     Square Footage
  Total Acres  Office  Warehouse  Total  Total Acres  Office  Warehouse  Total

Corporate Offices

                

Livermore, California1

  —    26,160  —    26,160  —    26,160  —    26,160

Plano, Texas3

  2.6  28,337  10,773  39,110  2.6  28,337  10,773  39,110

Relocatable Modular Buildings

                

Livermore, California1, 2

  137.2  7,680  53,440  61,120

Livermore, California1,2

  137.2  7,680  53,440  61,120

Mira Loma, California

  78.5  7,920  45,440  53,360  78.5  7,920  45,440  53,360

Pasadena, Texas

  50.0  3,868  24,000  27,868  50.0  3,868  24,000  27,868

Orlando, Florida4

  —    2,640  —    2,640  —    2,640  —    2,640

Polk County, Florida5

  122.5  —    —    —    122.5  —    —    —  

Lake County, Florida9

  15.0  —    —    —    15.0  —    —    —  

Electronic Test Equipment

                

Grapevine, Texas6

  —    45,000  71,895  116,895  —    45,000  71,895  116,895

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec7

  —    12,500  —    12,500  —    12,500  —    12,500

Enviroplex

                

Stockton, California8

  14.9  4,551  124,015  128,566  14.9  4,551  124,015  128,566
                        
  420.7  138,656  329,563  468,219  420.7  138,656  329,563  468,219
                        
    

 

 1 The modular building complex in Livermore, California is 33,840 square feet and includes the corporate offices and modulars branch operations.

 

 2 Of the 137.2 acres, 2.2 acres with an 8,000 square foot warehouse facility is leased to a third party through March 2008, 2.2 acres are leased to a third party through October 2010 and 33.3 acres are undeveloped.

 

 3 Of the 39,110 square feet, 19,181 square feet are leased to a third party through February 2011 and 19,929 square feet are leased to a third party through September 2012.

 

 4 This facility is leased through May 2008.

 

 5 This land is undeveloped.currently under development and estimated to be completed by mid 2008.

 

 6 This facility is leased through December 2008.

 

 7 This facility is leased through December 2010.

 

 8 Within Enviroplex, 6 acres of the 14.9 acres are leased through June 20072009 and includes 2,460 square feet of office space and 18,030 feet of warehouse space.

 

 9 This land is undeveloped and leased through DecemberJune 2008

 

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ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

The Company is involved in various lawsuits and routine claims arising out of the normal course of its business. The Company maintains insurance coverage for its operations and employees with appropriate aggregate, per occurrence and deductible limits as the Company reasonably determines necessary or prudent with current operations and historical experience. The major policies include coverage for property, general liability, auto, directors and officers, health, and workers’ compensation insurances. In the opinion of management, the ultimate amount of liability not covered by insurance, if any, under any pending litigation and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or operating results of the Company.

 

ITEM 4.SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS.MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASE OF SECURITIES.

The Company’s common stock is traded in the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “MGRC”.

On February 15, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split which became effective on March 25, 2005. All share and per share information in the 20062007 Form 10-K reflects this stock split.

The market price (as quoted by NASDAQ) and cash dividends declared, per share of the Company’s common stock, by calendar quarter for the past two years were as follows:

 

Stock Activity

                                                
  2006  2005  2007  2006
  4Q  3Q  2Q  1Q  4Q  3Q  2Q  1Q  4Q  3Q  2Q  1Q  4Q  3Q  2Q  1Q

High

  $32.23  $28.17  $30.25  $33.28  $29.86  $29.46  $24.76  $24.35  $35.96  $36.75  $33.80  $32.17  $32.23  $28.17  $30.25  $33.28

Low

  $24.70  $21.42  $25.04  $23.86  $26.30  $22.05  $20.44  $20.38  $23.40  $28.76  $29.68  $27.90  $24.70  $21.42  $25.04  $23.86

Close

  $30.63  $25.60  $27.81  $30.06  $27.80  $28.33  $23.70  $23.38  $25.75  $33.24  $33.69  $31.67  $30.63  $25.60  $27.81  $30.06

Dividends Declared

   $  0.16   $  0.16   $  0.16   $  0.16   $  0.14   $  0.14   $  0.14   $  0.14   $  0.18   $  0.18   $  0.18   $  0.18   $  0.16   $  0.16   $  0.16   $  0.16

As of March 8, 2007,February 25, 2008, the Company’s common stock was held by approximately 70 shareholders of record, which does not include shareholders whose shares are held in street or nominee name. The Company believes that when holders in street or nominee name are added, the number of holders of the Company’s common stock exceeds 500.

The Company has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock every quarter since 1990. The total amount of cash dividends paid by the Company in 20062007 and 20052006 is discussed under Item“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources.Resources.” Subject to its continued profitability and favorable cash flow, the Company intends to continue the payment of quarterly dividends.

The following table sets forth information with respect to repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock made by us during the three months ended December 31, 2007.

Period

  Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price
Paid Per
Share
  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
  Maximum
Number
of Shares
that may
yet be
Purchased
under the
Plans or
Programs

October 1 – October 31

  —     —    —    1,977,267

November 1 – November 30

  114,600  $26.90  114,600  1,862,667

December 1– December 31

  683,043  $25.04  683,043  1,179,624

Total

  797,643   $25.31  797,643  1,179,624

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In a press release dated March 21, 2003, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase plan that authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of our outstanding common stock (as adjusted for a 2-1 stock split effective March 25, 2005). There is no expiration date specified for this program. We may repurchase shares from time to time in the over-the-counter market and/or through block trades, subject to market conditions and applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, at such prices as the officers of the Company shall deem appropriate and desirable on behalf of the Company. All shares repurchased by the Company are canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares of common stock. The repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice depending on prevailing market conditions and other factors. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company purchased $20.2 million of its common stock representing 797,643 shares at an average price of $25.31 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company purchased $0.5 million of its common stock representing 22,733 shares at an average price of $23.14 per share. As of February 25, 2008, 604,735 shares of the Company’s common stock remain authorized for repurchase.

 

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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

The following table summarizes the Company’s selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 20062007 and should be read in conjunction with the detailed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes reported in Item 8 below.

 

Selected Consolidated Financial Data      
(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share data)  Year Ended December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  Year Ended December 31, 
  2006 2005 2004 2003 2002   2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 

Operations Data

            

Revenues

            

Rental

  $168,940  $152,316  $120,358  $76,678  $81,991   $185,317  $168,940  $152,316  $120,358  $76,678 

Rental Related Services

   31,599   26,460   23,347   16,746   17,497    34,713   31,599   26,460   23,347   16,746 
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Rental Operations

   200,539   178,776   143,705   93,424   99,488    220,030   200,539   178,776   143,705   93,424 

Sales

   64,085   90,823   57,162   36,745   42,257    57,829   64,085   90,823   57,162   36,745 

Other

   2,442   2,581   1,653   802   3,341    2,550   2,442   2,581   1,653   802 
                                

Total Revenues

   267,066   272,180   202,520   130,971   145,086    280,409   267,066   272,180   202,520   130,971 
                                

Costs and Expenses

            

Direct Costs of Rental Operations

            

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   45,353   44,178   32,426   12,745   15,792    51,642   45,353   44,178   32,426   12,745 

Rental Related Services

   21,830   17,893   15,172   10,356   9,497    24,257   21,830   17,893   15,172   10,356 

Impairment of Rental Equipment

   —     —     —     —     24,083 

Other

   33,576   29,292   24,007   18,623   17,839    33,363   33,576   29,292   24,007   18,623 
                                

Total Direct Costs of Rental Operations

   100,759   91,363   71,605   41,724   67,211    109,262   100,759   91,363   71,605   41,724 

Cost of Sales

   44,481   67,378   43,134   25,913   30,541    40,591   44,481   67,378   43,134   25,913 
        ��                        

Total Costs

   145,240   158,741   114,739   67,637   97,752    149,853   145,240   158,741   114,739   67,637 
                                

Gross Profit

   121,826   113,439   87,781   63,334   47,334    130,556   121,826   113,439   87,781   63,334 

Selling and Administrative

   45,499   39,819   33,705   22,626   22,099    50,026   45,499   39,819   33,705   22,626 
                                

Income from Operations

   76,327   73,620   54,076   40,708   25,235    80,530   76,327   73,620   54,076   40,708 

Interest

   10,760   7,890   5,188   2,668   3,982 

Interest Expense

   10,719   10,760   7,890   5,188   2,668 
                                

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   65,567   65,730   48,888   38,040   21,253    69,811   65,567   65,730   48,888   38,040 

Provision for Income Taxes

   24,209   24,649   18,843   15,178   8,459    27,337   24,209   24,649   18,843   15,178 
                                

Income before Minority Interest

   41,358   41,081   30,045   22,862   12,794    42,474   41,358   41,081   30,045   22,862 

Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary

   280   262   48   170   161    64   280   262   48   170 
                                

Net Income

  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997  $22,692  $12,633   $42,410  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997  $22,692 
                                

Earnings Per Share:

            

Basic

  $1.65  $1.65  $1.23  $0.94  $0.51   $1.68  $1.65  $1.65  $1.23  $0.94 

Diluted

  $1.63  $1.61  $1.21  $0.93  $0.50   $1.67  $1.63  $1.61  $1.21  $0.93 

Shares Used in Per Share Calculations:

            

Basic

   24,948   24,668   24,344   24,250   24,937    25,231   24,948   24,668   24,344   24,250 

Diluted

   25,231   25,331   24,804   24,517   25,237    25,443   25,231   25,331   24,804   24,517 

Balance Sheet Data (at period end)

            

Rental Equipment, at cost

  $638,501  $562,935  $488,974  $339,353  $325,687   $707,426  $638,501  $562,935  $488,974  $339,353 

Rental Equipment, net

  $451,342  $406,433  $357,788  $232,046  $221,899   $486,014  $451,342  $406,433  $357,788  $232,046 

Total Assets

  $585,542  $543,160  $474,280  $323,858  $313,134   $642,236  $585,542  $543,160  $474,280  $323,858 

Notes Payable

  $165,557  $163,232  $151,888  $47,266  $55,523   $197,729  $165,557  $163,232  $151,888  $47,266 

Shareholders’ Equity

  $230,792  $198,469  $166,888  $143,978  $139,019   $244,031  $230,792  $198,469  $166,888  $143,978 

Shares Issued and Outstanding

   25,090   24,832   24,543   24,244   24,979    24,578   25,090   24,832   24,543   24,244 

Book Value Per Share

  $9.20  $7.99  $6.80  $5.94  $5.57   $9.93  $9.20  $7.99  $6.80  $5.94 

Debt (Total Liabilities) to Equity

   1.54   1.73   1.84   1.25   1.25    1.63   1.54   1.73   1.84   1.25 

Debt (Notes Payable) to Equity

   0.72   0.82   0.91   0.33   0.40    0.81   0.72   0.82   0.91   0.33 

Return on Average Equity

   19.2%  22.5%  19.5%  16.5%  9.5%   17.2%  19.2%  22.5%  19.5%  16.5%

Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share

  $0.64  $0.56  $0.44  $0.40  $0.35   $0.72  $0.64  $0.56  $0.44  $0.40 

 

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The following table reconciles net income toTo supplement the Company’s financial data presented on a basis consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company presents Adjusted EBITDA aswhich is defined by the Company. Company as net income before minority interest in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-cash stock-based compensation.

The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure as management believes it provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s liquidity and financial condition and because management, as well as the Company’s lenders use this measure in evaluating the performance of the business.Company.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP measures to further evaluate the Company’s period-to-period operating performance and evaluate the Company’s ability to meet future capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Management believes the exclusion of non-cash charges, including stock-based compensation, is also useduseful in measuring the Company’s cash available to limitoperations and the maximum debt levels allowed underperformance of the existing loan agreements and to determine the interest rate chargedCompany. Because the Company onfinds Adjusted EBITDA useful, the Company believes its outstanding amounts underinvestors will also find Adjusted EBITDA useful in evaluating the $190.0 million revolving line of credit. (See “Item 7.—Management’s Discussion of Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” below).Company’s performance.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows, or other consolidated income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP, and may be different from non—GAAP measures used by other companies. Unlike EBITDA which may be used by other companies or investors, Adjusted EBITDA does not include stock-based compensation charges and income from the minority interest in the Company’s Enviroplex subsidiary. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is of limited use in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s EBITDAresults of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and does not accurately reflect real cash flow. In addition, other companies may not use Adjusted EBITDA or may use other non-GAAP measures, limiting the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA should only be used to evaluate the Company’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The Company compensates for the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA by relying upon GAAP results to similarly titledgain a complete picture of the Company’s performance. Since Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company includes in the tables below reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented by other companies.in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA                     
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31, 
   2006  2005  2004  2003  2002 

Net Income

  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997  $22,692  $12,633 

Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary

   280   262   48   170   161 

Provision for Income Taxes

   24,209   24,649   18,843   15,178   8,459 

Interest

   10,760   7,890   5,188   2,668   3,982 
                     

Income from Operations

   76,327   73,620   54,076   40,708   25,235 

Depreciation and Amortization

   47,461   46,433   34,501   14,692   17,872 

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

   3,125   44   57   112   37 

Non-Cash Impairment of Rental Equipment

   —     —     —     —     24,083 
                     

EBITDA1

  $126,913  $120,097  $88,634  $55,512  $67,227 
                     

EBITDA Margin2

   48%  44%  44%  42%  46%

Funded Debt to EBITDA3

   1.30   1.36   1.71   0.85   0.83 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA                     
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31, 
   2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 

Net Income

  $42,410  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997  $22,692 

Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary

   64   280   262   48   170 

Provision for Income Taxes

   27,337   24,209   24,649   18,843   15,178 

Interest Expense

   10,719   10,760   7,890   5,188   2,668 
                     

Income from Operations

   80,530   76,327   73,620   54,076   40,708 

Depreciation and Amortization

   54,002   47,461   46,433   34,501   14,692 

Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation

   3,457   3,125   44   57   112 
                     

Adjusted EBITDA1

  $137,989  $126,913  $120,097  $88,634  $55,512 
                     

Adjusted EBITDA Margin2

   49%  48%  44%  44%  42%

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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                 
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31, 
   2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 

Adjusted EBITDA1

  $137,989  $126,913  $120,097  $88,634  $55,512 

Interest Paid

   (10,718)  (10,511)  (7,799)  (5,518)  (2,899)

Income Taxes Paid

   (14,424)  (17,248)  (22,871)  (8,355)  (4,016)

Gain on Sale of Rental Equipment

   (10,027)  (9,747)  (9,662)  (8,532)  (5,421)

Change in certain assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts Receivable, net

   (7,227)  4,590   (9,134)  (8,067)  1,050 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

   (1,721)  148   (1,312)  (2,348)  (2,756)

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

   (2,076)  7,254   10,223   5,697   1,481 

Deferred Income

   3,096   (2,280)  2,311   761   4,633 
                     

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

  $94,892  $99,119  $81,853  $62,272  $47,584 
                     
                      
1 Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before minority interest in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash stockstock-based compensation and non-cash impairment charges.

 

2 Adjusted EBITDA marginMargin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues.revenues for the period.

Adjusted EBITDA is a component of two restrictive financial covenants for the Company’s unsecured line of credit and 5.08% senior notes due in 2011. Under these agreements, the Company is subject to the following financial covenants:

3Funded debt to EBITDA is the ratio of notes payable as of yearend compared to EBITDA.

Maintain a leverage ratio of funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) not to exceed 2.25. At December 31, 2007 the actual ratio was 1.43.

Maintain a fixed charge coverage of Adjusted EBITDA to fixed charges of at least 2.00. At December 31, 2007 the actual ratio was 3.22.

At December 31, 2007, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. There are no anticipated trends that the Company is aware of that would indicate non-compliance with these covenants, though, significant deterioration in our financial performance could impact the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants.

 

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in this section as well as those discussed under Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors”, and elsewhere in this document. This discussion should be read together with the financial statements and the related notes thereto set forth in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Results of Operations

General

The Company, incorporated in 1979, is a leading rental provider of relocatable modular buildings for classroom and office space, and electronic test equipment for general purpose and communications needs. The Company’s primary emphasis is on equipment rentals. The Company is comprised of three business segments: “Mobile(1) Mobile Modular Management Corporation” (“MMMC”),Corporation, its modular building rental division “TRS-RenTelco,” (formerly named RenTelco)(“Mobile Modular”); (2) TRS-RenTelco, its electronic test equipment rental division and “Enviroplex,”and; (3) Enviroplex, Inc., its majority-ownedwholly-owned subsidiary classroom manufacturing business.business selling modular buildings used primarily as classrooms in California (“Enviroplex”). In 2006, MMMC,2007, Mobile Modular, TRS-RenTelco and Enviroplex contributed 66%71%, 30%28% and 4%1% of the Company’s income before provision for taxes (the equivalent of “pretax income”), respectively, compared to 71%66%, 26%30% and 3%4% for 2005.2006. Although managed as a separate business unit, Enviroplex’s revenues, pretax income contribution and total assets are not significant relative to the Company’s consolidated financial position.

The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the rental of relocatable modular buildings and electronic test equipment on operating leases with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business. The Company requires significant capital outlay to purchase its rental inventory and recovers its investment through rental and sales revenues. Rental revenue and other services negotiated as part of the lease agreement with the customer and related costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Sales revenue and related costs are recognized upon delivery and installation of the equipment to the customer. Sales revenues are less predictable and can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer demands and requirements. Generally, rental revenues recover the equipment’s capitalized cost in a short period of time relative to the equipment’s rental life and when sold, sale proceeds recover a high percentage of its capitalized cost.

The Company’s growth in rental assets has been primarily funded through internal cash flow and conventional bank financing. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure as management believes it provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s liquidity and financial condition and because management, as well as the Company’s lenders use this measure in evaluating the performance of the business.Company.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP measures to further evaluate the Company’s period-to-period operating performance and evaluate the Company’s ability to meet future capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Management believes the exclusion of non-cash charges, including stock-based compensation, is defined byuseful in measuring the Company’s cash available to operations and the performance of the Company. Because the Company as net income before minority interestfinds Adjusted EBITDA useful, the Company believes its investors will also find Adjusted EBITDA useful in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-cash stock compensation and impairment charges. In addition, several of the loan covenants and the determination of the interest rate related toevaluating the Company’s revolving line of credit are expressed by reference to this financial measure, similarly calculated.performance.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows, or other consolidated income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. SinceAdjusted EBITDA is not in accordance with or an alternative to GAAP, and may be different from non—GAAP measures used by other companies. Unlike EBITDA which may be used by other companies or investors, Adjusted EBITDA does not include stock-based compensation charges and income from the minority interest in the Company’s Enviroplex subsidiary. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is of limited use in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and does not accurately reflect real cash flow. In addition, other companies may not use Adjusted EBITDA or may use other non-GAAP measures, limiting the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA should only be used to evaluate the Company’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, a reconciliation is included of EBITDAsubstitute to the most directly

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comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted inGAAP measures. The Company compensates for the United Stateslimitations of Adjusted EBITDA by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company’s performance. (For more information, see Item“Item 6. Selected Financial DataData” above.)

Significant risks of rental equipment ownership are borne by the Company, which include, but are not limited to, uncertainties in the market for its products over the equipment’s useful life, use limitations for modular equipment related to updated building codes or legislative changes, technological obsolescence of electronic test equipment, and rental equipment deterioration. The Company believes it mitigates these risks by continued advocacy and collaboration with governing agencies and legislative bodies for ongoing use of its modular product, staying abreast of technology trends in order to make good buy-sell decisions of electronic test equipment, and ongoing investment in repair and maintenance programs to insure both types of rental equipment are in good operating condition.

The Company’s modular revenues are primarily affected by demand for classrooms which in turn is affected by shifting and fluctuating school populations, the level of state funding to public schools, the need for temporary classroom space during

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reconstruction of older schools and changes in policies regarding class size. In particular, public schools in the State of California from time to time experience fluctuations in funding from the state. As a result of any reduced funding, lower expenditures by these schools may result in certain planned programs, including the increase in the number of classrooms such as the Company provides to be postponed or terminated. However, reduced expenditures may in fact result in schools reducing their long-term facility construction projects in favor of using the Company’s modular classroom solutions. At this time, the Company can make no assurances as to whether public schools will either reduce or increase their demand for the Company’s modular classrooms as a result of fluctuations in funding of public schools by the State of California. Looking forward, the Company believes that any interruption in the passage of facility bonds or contraction of class size reduction programs by public schools may have a material adverse effect on both rental and sales revenues of the Company. (For more information, see Item“Item 1. Business—Relocatable Modular Buildings—Classroom Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12)” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors—A significant reduction of funding to public schools could cause the demand for our modular classroom units to decline, which could result in a reduction in our revenues and profitabilityprofitability” above.)

Revenues of TRS-RenTelco are derived from the rental and sale of general purpose and communications test equipment to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to middle and smaller market companies primarily in the electronics, communications, aerospace and defense industries. ElectronicsElectronic test equipment revenues are primarily affected by the business activity within these industries related to research and development, manufacturing, and communication infrastructure installation and maintenance.

The Company’s rental operations include rental and rental related service revenues which comprised approximately 75%78% of consolidated revenues in 20062007 and 71%73% for the three years ended December 31, 2006.2007. Over the past three years, modulars comprised 61%60% and electronicselectronic test equipment comprised 39%40% of the cumulative rental operations revenues. The Company’s direct costs of rental operations include depreciation of rental equipment, rental related service costs, impairment of rental equipment, and other direct costs of rental operations which include direct labor, supplies, repairs, insurance, property taxes, license fees and amortization of certain lease costs.

The Company also sells both modular and electronic test equipment that is new, previously rented, or manufactured by its majority owned subsidiary, Enviroplex. The renting and selling of some modular equipment requires a dealer’s license, which the Company has obtained from the appropriate governmental agencies. Sales and other revenues of both modular and electronic test equipment have comprised approximately 24%22% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in 20062007 and 29%27% over the last three years. During these three years, modulars comprised 66%67% and electronics represented 34%33% of sales and other revenues. The Company’s cost of sales includes the carrying value of the equipment sold and the direct costs associated with the equipment sold such as delivery, installation, modifications and related site work.

The rental and sale of modulars to public school districts comprised 33%31%, 34%33% and 36%34% of the Company’s consolidated rental and sales revenues for 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, respectively. (For more information, see Item“Item 1. Business—Relocatable Modular Buildings—Classroom Rentals and Sales to Public Schools (K-12)” above.)

Selling and administrative expenses primarily include personnel and benefit costs, depreciation and amortization, bad debt expense, advertising costs, and professional service fees. The Company believes that sharing of common facilities, financing, senior management, and operating and accounting systems by all of the Company’s operations, results in an efficient use of overhead.

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Historically, the Company’s operating margins have been impacted favorably to the extent its costs and expenses are leveraged over a large installed customer base. However, there can be no assurance as to the Company’s ability to maintain a large installed customer base or ability to sustain its historical operating margins.

Recent Developments

In February 2007,2008, the Company announced that the board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.18$0.20 per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2007,2008, an increase of 12.5%11% over the prior year’s comparable quarter.

In November of 2007, the Company purchased the remaining minority interest in Enviroplex, a classroom manufacturing business selling modular classrooms in California. The stock purchase was for $3.8 million in cash and increased the Company’s ownership of Enviroplex from 81.1% to 100%.

The Company adopted the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”), effective June 6, 2007, under which 1,875,000 shares of common stock of the Company, plus the number of shares that remain available for grants of awards under the Company’s 1998 Stock Option Plan (the “1998 Plan”) and those shares that become available as a result of forfeiture, termination, or expiration of awards previously granted under the 1998 Plan, are reserved for the grant of awards to its employees, directors and consultants to acquire common stock of the Company. The awards have a maximum term of 10 years. Options under the 2007 are granted at an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The 2007 Plan replaces the Company’s 1998 Plan and the 2000 Long-Term Bonus Plan (the “2000 Plan”). The 2000 Plan under which no awards have been granted, only provided for the grant of stock bonuses to officers and key employees.

In October 2005, the Company completed the purchase of 122 acres of land in Polk County, Florida for $8.1 million. The land will beis currently being developed for the use as a sales office and inventory center to repair, refurbish and store modular rental equipment.

In July 2005, the Company amended its existing lines of credit The development is expected to increase the borrowing capacity from $135.0 million to $195.0 million and extended the expiration date to June 30,be completed in mid 2008.

 

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In February 2005, the Company announced that the board of directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split effective March 25, 2005 for each shareholder of record as of March 11, 2005 and a proportional increase in the number of common shares outstanding from 12,284,749 to 24,569,498. All share and per-share calculations in this Form 10-K reflect the 2-for-1 stock split.

On June 2, 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of TRS, a division of CIT Group Inc., for $120.2 million, of which $107.6 million was allocated to rental equipment. TRS, based in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area), was similar to the Company’s existing short-term electronic test equipment rental and sale business, RenTelco, and was one of the leading providers of general purpose and communications test equipment for rent or sale in North America. Since June 2, 2004, the electronics business operated under the name TRS-RenTelco and since that date, TRS’ results have been included in the consolidated statements of income. In June 2004, rental revenues for TRS-RenTelco were $6.2 million, with TRS contributing $5.1 million compared to RenTelco’s $1.1 million. During the third quarter of 2004, RenTelco’s rental inventory and operations were consolidated into TRS’ Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area) facility. From June 2, 2004 through December 31, 2004, the TRS acquisition contributed approximately:

$35.7 million, or 30%, of consolidated rental revenues,

$50.3 million, or 25%, of consolidated total revenues,

$16.3 million, or 19%, of consolidated gross margin, and

$5.9 million, or 12%, of consolidated pretax income.

In early 2004, MMMC launched modular operations in the state of Florida. The Company believes that there are many similar dynamics between the Florida and California school markets including student population growth, class size reduction programs and state budgetary constraints.

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The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the results of operations as a percentage of revenues and the percentage of changes in the amount of such of items as compared to the amount in the indicated prior period:

 

  Percent of Revenues Percent Change   Percent of Revenues Percent Change 
  

Three Years

2006–2004

  Year Ended December 31, 

2006 over

2005

  

2005 over

2004

   Three Years
2007–2005
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 over
2006
  2006 over
2005
 
   2006 2005 2004    2007 2006 2005 

Revenues

              

Rental

  60% 63% 56% 59% 11% 27%  62% 66% 63% 56% 10% 11%

Rental Related Services

  11  12  10  12  19  11   11  12  12  10  10  19 
                              

Rental Operations

  71  75  66  71  12  24   73  78  75  66  10  12 

Sales

  29  24  33  28  -29  59   26  21  24  33  -10  -29 

Other

  nm  1  1  1  -5  nm   1  1  1  1  4  -5 
                              

Total Revenues

  100% 100% 100% 100% -2% 34%  100% 100% 100% 100% 5% -2%
                              

Costs and Expenses

              

Direct Costs of Rental Operations

              

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  16  17  16  16  3  36   17  18  17  16  14  3 

Rental Related Services

  7  8  7  7  22  18   8  9  8  7  11  22 

Other

  13  13  11  12  15  22   12  12  13  11  -1  15 
                              

Total Direct Costs of Rental Operations

  36  38  34  35  10  28   37  39  38  34  8  10 

Cost of Sales

  20  16  24  22  -34  56   18  14  16  24  -9  -34 
                              

Total Costs

  56  54  58  57  -9  38   55  53  54  58  3  -9 
                              

Gross Profit

  44  46  42  43  7  29   45  47  46  42  7  7 

Selling and Administrative

  16  17  15  16  14  18   17  18  17  15  10  14 
                              

Income from Operations

  28  29  27  27  4  36   28  29  29  27  5  4 

Interest

  4  4  3  3  36  52 

Interest Expense

  3  4  4  3   36 
                              

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

  24  25  24  24  0  34   25  25  25  24  6  

Provision for Income Taxes

  9  10  9  9  -2  31   10  10  10  9  12  -2 
                              

Income before Minority Interest

  15  15  15  15  1  37   15  15  15  15  3  1 

Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary

  nm  nm  nm  nm  7  nm   nm  nm  nm  nm  nm  nm 
                              

Net Income

  15% 15% 15% 15% 1% 36%  15% 15% 15% 15% 3% 1%
   

nm = not meaningful

 

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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006

Overview

Consolidated revenues in 2007 increased $13.3 million, or 5%, to $280.4 million from $267.1 million in 2006. Consolidated net income in 2007 increased $1.3 million, or 3%, to $42.4 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, from $41.1 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in 2006. The Company’s year over year revenue increase was due to higher revenues from rental operations, partly offset by lower sales revenue. Mobile Modular’s rental revenues increased 10% to $100.5 million, resulting from continued education market demand for classroom product in California and Florida with gross profit on rents increasing 14% to $64.8 million. TRS-RenTelco’s rental revenues increased 9% to $84.8 million, with gross profit on rents increasing 6% to $35.5 million.

For 2007, on a consolidated basis,

Gross profit increased $8.7 million, or 7%, to $130.6 million, with the increase attributable to improvements in rental operations of both businesses partly offset by lower gross profit on sales.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $4.5 million, or 10% to $50.0 million from $45.5 million in 2006, with the increase primarily attributable to higher personnel and benefit costs, professional fees and bad debt expense.

Interest expense decreased $0.1 million, to $10.7 million from $10.8 million in 2006 primarily due to lower net average interest rates partly offset by the Company’s 2% higher average debt levels in 2007.

Pretax income contributions were 71% and 28% by Mobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco, respectively, in 2007, compared to 66% and 30%, respectively, in 2006. These results are discussed on a segmental basis below.

Provision for income taxes was based on an effective tax rate of 39.2% as compared with 36.9% in 2006 due primarily to the fiscal 2006 reduction in the Company’s deferred tax liability as a result of a franchise tax law change enacted by the state of Texas in May 2006. Looking forward, the Company estimates that the effective tax rate will remain relatively consistent with the 2007 rate, based on the expected revenue distribution by state. However, there can be no assurance that such expected revenue distribution by state will be achieved, which could cause the Company’s effective tax rate to change.

Adjusted EBITDA increased $11.1 million, or 9%, to $138.0 million compared to $126.9 million in 2006 resulting primarily from improved income from rental operations of TRS-RenTelco and Mobile Modular. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before minority interest in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization and non-cash stock-based compensation. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities and net income to Adjusted EBITDA can be found in “Item 6. Selected Financial Data.” on page 28.

Mobile Modular

For 2007, Mobile Modular’s total revenues increased $7.6 million, or 5%, to $163.5 million from $156.0 million in 2006 due to the higher rental and rental related services revenues from the continued educational market demand for classrooms, partly offset by lower sales revenues.

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The following table summarizes year-to-year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

Mobile Modular—2007 compared to 2006 
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2007  2006  $  % 

Revenues

     

Rental

  $100,541  $91,124  $9,417  10%

Rental Related Services

   32,982   29,913   3,069  10%
              

Rental Operations

   133,523   121,037   12,486  10%

Sales

   29,349   34,209   (4,860) -14%

Other

   654   729   (75) -10%
              

Total Revenues

  $163,526  $155,975  $7,551  5%
              

Gross Profit

     

Rental

  $64,847  $56,672  $8,175  14%

Rental Related Services

   10,422   9,782   640  7%
              

Rental Operations

   75,269   66,454   8,815  13%

Sales

   7,855   9,069   (1,214) -13%

Other

   654   729   (75) -10%
              

Total Gross Profit

  $83,778  $76,252  $7,526  10%
              

Pre-tax Income

  $49,164  $43,439  $5,725  13%
              

Other Information

     

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  $12,383  $10,898  $1,485  14%

Interest Expense Allocation

  $7,575  $7,907  $(332) -4%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $427,859  $385,630  $42,229  11%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $352,230  $319,716  $32,514  10%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   1.96%  1.97%  -1%

Average Utilization3

   82.3%  82.9%  -1%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   2.38%  2.38%  0%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $448,771  $410,205  $38,566  9%

Period End Utilization3

   82.8%  81.4%  2%

Period End Floors1

   26,315   24,854   1,461  6%
1Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Period End Floors excludes new equipment inventory.

2Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

3Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Average Utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

4Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

Mobile Modular’s gross profit for 2007 increased $7.5 million, or 10%, to $83.8 million from $76.3 million in 2006. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006:

Gross Profit on Rental Revenues—Rental revenues increased $9.4 million, or 10%, compared to 2006 due to the continued education market demand for classrooms. The rental revenue increase resulted from an 11% increase in average rental equipment primarily to support the classroom demand, partly offset by a 1% lower average total yield due to 1% lower utilization. As a percentage of rental revenues, depreciation was 12% in 2007 and 2006, with other direct costs decreasing from 26% in 2006 to 23% in 2007, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 65% in 2007 compared to 62% in 2006. The lower other direct costs was primarily due to lower inventory center material costs incurred to prepare used equipment in 2007 compared to 2006. The higher rental revenues and higher gross margin percentage resulted in rental gross profit increasing 14%, to $64.8 million from $56.7 million in 2006.

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Gross Profit on Rental Related Services—Rental related services revenues increased $3.1 million, or 10%, compared to 2006, primarily due to the continued demand for classroom buildings. Most of these service revenues are negotiated with the initial lease and are recognized on a straight-line basis with the associated costs over the initial term of the lease. The increase in rental related services revenues was primarily attributable to the mix of leases and associated service revenues within the initial lease term during 2007 as compared to 2006. The higher revenues, partly offset by lower gross margin percentage of 32% in 2007 compared with 33% in 2006 resulted in rental related services gross profit increasing $0.6 million, or 7%, to $10.4 million from $9.8 million in 2006.

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues decreased $4.9 million, or 14%, compared to 2006. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of Mobile Modular’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Lower sales volume, together with comparable gross margin percentage of 27% in 2007 and 2006, resulted in sales gross profit decreasing $1.2 million, or 13%, to $7.9 million from $9.1 million in 2006.

For 2007, Mobile Modular’s selling and administrative expenses increased $2.2 million, or 9%, to $27.1 million from $24.9 million in 2006, primarily attributable to higher personnel and benefit costs to support revenue growth, and represented 27% of rental revenues in 2007 and 2006.

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TRS-RenTelco

For 2007, TRS-RenTelco’s total revenues increased $7.5 million, or 8%, to $106.2 million, primarily due to higher rental revenues. The increase in revenues was offset by higher selling and administrative expenses and lower gross margin on rental revenues and sales, which resulted in a pretax income decrease of $0.1 million, or 1%, to $19.7 million from $19.8 million in 2006.

The following table summarizes year over year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

TRS-RenTelco—2007 compared to 2006                
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2007  2006  $  % 

Revenues

     

Rental

  $84,776  $77,816  $6,960  9%

Rental Related Services

   1,731   1,686   45  3%
              

Rental Operations

   86,507   79,502   7,005  9%

Sales

   17,831   17,483   348  2%

Other

   1,896   1,713   183  11%
              

Total Revenues

  $106,234  $98,698  $7,536  8%
              

Gross Profit

     

Rental

  $35,465  $33,339  $2,126  6%

Rental Related Services

   34   (13)  47  362%
              

Rental Operations

   35,499   33,326   2,173  7%

Sales

   6,247   6,603   (356) -5%

Other

   1,896   1,713   183  11%
              

Total Gross Profit

  $43,642  $41,642  $2,000  5%
              

Pre-tax Income

  $19,730  $19,827  $(97) 0%
              

Other Information

     

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  $39,259  $34,455  $4,804  14%

Interest Expense Allocation

  $3,705  $3,385  $320  9%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $209,546  $170,705  $38,841  23%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $143,032  $118,798  $24,234  20%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   3.37%  3.80%  -11%

Average Utilization3

   68.3%  69.6%  -2%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   4.94%  5.46%  -10%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $230,851  $186,085  $44,766  24%

Period End Utilization3

   69.3%  66.3%     5%
1Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment.

2Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

3Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment. Average Utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

4Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

TRS-RenTelco’s gross profit for 2007 increased $2.0 million, or 5%, to $43.6 million from $41.6 million in 2006. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006:

Gross Profit on Rental Revenues—Rental revenues increased $7.0 million, or 9%, compared to 2006, resulting in increased gross profit on rental revenues of $2.1 million, or 6%, to $35.5 million as compared to the same period in 2006 due to

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favorable market demand across a broad range of electronic test equipment product and market segments. The increase in gross profit on rental revenues is due to 23% higher average rental equipment as compared to 2006, partly offset by lower average monthly yield as utilization of rental equipment decreased 2% from 69.6% in 2006 to 68.3% in 2007 and average monthly rental rate decreased 10% in 2007 compared to 2006. The rental rate decrease was due to account penetration and other competitive pressures, the phasing out of TRS acquired equipment having a lower original cost compared to new equipment purchases and a greater mix of general purpose test equipment that typically has lower rental rates, but longer depreciable lives, compared to communications test equipment. As a percentage of rental revenues, depreciation increased to 46% in 2007 from 44% in 2006, with other direct costs decreasing from 13% in 2006 to 12% in 2007, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 42% in 2007 compared to 43% in 2006.

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues increased $0.3 million, or 2%, compared to 2006. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of TRS-RenTelco’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Higher sales volume was partly offset by a lower gross margin percentage, 35% in 2007 compared to 38% in 2006 resulting in sales gross profit decreasing $0.4 million, or 5%, to $6.2 million from $6.6 million in 2006.

For 2007, TRS-RenTelco’s selling and administrative expenses increased $1.8 million, or 10%, to $20.2 million from $18.4 million in 2006, primarily attributable to higher personnel and benefit costs to support increased revenue levels. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of rental revenues was 24% in 2007 and 2006.

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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006 Compared to

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005

Overview

Consolidated revenues in 2006 decreased $5.1 million, or 2%, to $267.1 million from $272.2 million in 2005. Consolidated net income in 2006 increased $0.3 million, or 1%, to $41.1 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, from $40.8 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in 2005. The Company’s year over year revenue decrease was due to lower sales revenue in 2006 primarily due to $14.3 million of sales of modular classrooms related to the hurricane damages in the southeastern U.S. in 2005. Mobile Modular’s rental revenues increased 12% to $91.1 million, resulting from continued education market demand for classroom product in California and Florida with gross profit on rents increasing 9% to $56.7 million. TRS-RenTelco’s rental revenues increased 9% to $77.8 million, with gross profit on rents increasing 23% to $33.3 million.

For 2006, on a consolidated basis,

 

Gross profit increased $8.4 million, or 7%, to $121.8 million from $113.4 million in 2005, with the increase attributable to improvements in rental operations of both businesses partly offset by lower gross profit on sales.

 

Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.7 million, or 14% to $45.5 million from $39.8 million in 2005, with the increase primarily attributable to $3.1 million of non-cash stock compensation expense related to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”) effective January 1, 2006 and higher personnel and benefit costs.

 

Interest expense increased $2.9 million, or 36%, to $10.8 million from $7.9 million in 2005 primarily due to the Company’s 11% higher average debt levels and 23% higher average interest rates in 2006.

 

Pretax income contributions were 66% and 30% by MMMCMobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco, respectively, in 2006, compared to 71% and 26%, respectively, in 2005. These results are discussed on a segmental basis below.

 

Provision for income taxes was based on a lower effective tax rate of 36.9% as compared with 37.5% in 2005 due primarily to the reduction in the Company’s deferred tax liability as a result of a franchise tax law change enacted by the state of Texas in May 2006. Looking forward, the Company estimates an effective tax rate of 39.0% in 2007 based on the expected revenue distribution by state. However, there can be no assurance that such expected revenue distribution by state will be achieved, which would cause the Company’s effective tax rate to change.

 

EBITDA increased $6.8 million, or 6%, to $126.9 million compared to $120.1 million in 2005 resulting primarily from improved income from rental operations before depreciation of TRS-RenTelco and MMMC.Mobile Modular. EBITDA is defined as net income before minority interest in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash stock compensation. A reconciliation of net income to EBITDA can be found in “Item 6. Selected Financial Data.” on page 26.28.

MMMCMobile Modular

MMMC’sMobile Modular’s total revenues were $156.0 million in 2006 and 2005 with higher rental and rental related services revenues from the continued educational market demand for classrooms offset by lower sales revenues due to a $14.3 million sale of modular classrooms related to the hurricane damages in the southeastern U.S. in 2005.

 

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The following table summarizes year-to-year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

 

Mobile Modular—2006 compared to 2005      
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 Increase
(Decrease)
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 Increase
(Decrease)
 
  2006 2005 $ %   2006 2005 $ % 

Revenues

          

Rental

  $91,124  $81,180  $9,944  12%  $91,124  $81,180  $9,944  12%

Rental Related Services

   29,913   25,053   4,860  19%   29,913   25,053   4,860  19%
                      

Rental Operations

   121,037   106,233   14,804  14%   121,037   106,233   14,804  14%

Sales

   34,209   49,107   (14,898) -30%   34,209   49,107   (14,898) -30%

Other

   729   625   104  17%   729   625   104  17%
                      

Total Revenues

  $155,975  $155,965  $10  0%  $155,975  $155,965  $10  0%
                      

Gross Profit

          

Rental

  $56,672  $51,756  $4,916  9%  $56,672  $51,756  $4,916  9%

Rental Related Services

   9,782   8,259   1,523  18%   9,782   8,259   1,523  18%
                      

Rental Operations

   66,454   60,015   6,439  11%   66,454   60,015   6,439  11%

Sales

   9,069   12,100   (3,031) -25%   9,069   12,100   (3,031) -25%

Other

   729   625   104  17%   729   625   104  17%
                      

Total Gross Profit

  $76,252  $72,740  $3,512  5%  $76,252  $72,740  $3,512  5%
                      

Pre-tax Income

  $43,439  $46,794  $(3,355) -7%  $43,439  $46,794  $(3,355) -7%
                      

Other Information

          

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  $10,898  $9,587  $1,311  14%  $10,898  $9,587  $1,311  14%

Interest Expense Allocation

  $7,907  $5,679  $2,228  39%  $7,907  $5,679  $2,228  39%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $385,630  $341,103  $44,527  13%  $385,630  $341,103  $44,527  13%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $319,716  $289,584  $30,132  10%  $319,716  $289,584  $30,132  10%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   1.97%  1.98%  -1%   1.97%  1.98%  -1%

Average Utilization3

   82.9%  84.9%  -2%   82.9%  84.9%  -2%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   2.38%  2.34%  2%   2.38%  2.34%  2%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $410,205  $366,253  $43,952  12%  $410,205  $366,253  $43,952  12%

Period End Utilization3

   81.4%  83.5%  -3%   81.4%  83.5%  -3%

Period End Floors1

   24,854   23,135   1,719  7%   24,854   23,135   1,719  7%
 1 Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Period End Floors excludes new equipment inventory.

 

 2 Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

 

 3 Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Average Utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

 

 4 Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

MMMC’sMobile Modular’s gross profit for 2006 increased $3.5 million, or 5%, to $76.3 million from $72.7 million in 2005. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005:

 

Gross Profit on Rental Revenues—Rental revenues increased $9.9 million, or 12%, compared to 2005 due to the continued education market demand for classrooms and the increased demand for commercial buildings. The rental revenue increase resulted from a 13% increase in average rental equipment primarily to support the classroom demand, partly offset by a 1% lower average total yield from lower utilization partly offset by improved rental rates. As a percentage of rental revenues, depreciation was 12% in 2006 and 2005, with other direct costs increasing from 24% in 2005 to 26% in 2006, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 62% in 2006 compared to 64% in 2005. The higher other direct costs was primarily due to increased inventory center labor and material costs to prepare a higher volume of used equipment to meet increased demand

 

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increased inventory center labor and material costs to prepare a higher volume of used equipment to meet increased demand for commercial projects and California classrooms in 2006. The higher rental revenues and lower gross margin percentage resulted in rental gross profit increasing $4.9 million, or 9%, to $56.7 million from $51.8 million in 2005.

 

Gross Profit on Rental Related Services—Rental related services revenues increased $4.9 million, or 19%, compared to 2005, primarily due to the ongoing demand for classrooms and the increased demand for commercial buildings. Most of these service revenues are negotiated with the initial lease and are recognized on a straight-line basis with the associated costs over the initial term of the lease. The increase in rental related services revenues was primarily attributable to the mix of leases and associated service revenues within the initial lease term during 2006 as compared to 2005. The higher revenues and comparable gross margin percentage of 33% in 2005 and 2006 resulted in rental related services gross profit increasing $1.5 million, or 18%, to $9.9 million from $8.3 million in 2005.

 

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues decreased $14.9 million, or 30%, compared to 2005 primarily as a result of a $14.3 million sale related to damages caused by Hurricane Katrina in the southeastern U.S. in 2005. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Lower sales volume, partly offset by higher gross margin percentage of 27% compared to 25% in 2005, resulted in sales gross profit decreasing $3.0 million, or 25%, to $9.1 million from $12.1 million in 2005.

For 2006, MMMC’sMobile Modular’s selling and administrative expenses increased $4.6 million, or 23%, to $24.9 million from $20.3 million in 2005, due primarily to $1.9 million of non-cash stock compensation expense related to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R effective January 1, 2006, and represented 27% of rental revenues, compared to 25% in 2005. Allocated interest expense increased $2.2 million, or 39%, to $7.9 million from $5.7 million in 2005 primarily as a result of the Company’s higher average interest rates and debt levels in 2006.

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TRS-RenTelco

For 2006, TRS-RenTelco’s total revenues decreased $7.0 million, or 7%, to $98.7 million, due to lower sales volume, partly offset by higher rental revenues. The decrease in revenues was offset by higher gross profit on rental revenues, which resulted in a pretax income increase of $2.6 million, or 15%, to $19.8 million from $17.2 million in 2005.

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The following table summarizes year over year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

 

TRS-RenTelco—2006 compared to 2005   TRS-RenTelco—2006 compared to 2005 
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 Increase
(Decrease)
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 Increase
(Decrease)
 
      2006         2005     $ %   2006 2005 $ % 

Revenues

          

Rental

  $77,816  $71,136  $6,680  9%  $77,816  $71,136  $6,680  9%

Rental Related Services

   1,686   1,407   279  20%   1,686   1,407   279  20%
                      

Rental Operations

   79,502   72,543   6,959  10%   79,502   72,543   6,959  10%

Sales

   17,483   31,154   (13,671) -44%   17,483   31,154   (13,671) -44%

Other

   1,713   1,956   (243) -12%   1,713   1,956   (243) -12%
                      

Total Revenues

  $98,698  $105,653  $(6,955) -7%  $98,698  $105,653  $(6,955) -7%
                    

Gross Profit

          

Rental

  $33,339  $27,090  $6,249  23%  $33,339  $27,090  $6,249  23%

Rental Related Services

   (13)  308   (321) -104%   (13)  308   (321) -104%
                      

Rental Operations

   33,326   27,398   5,928  22%   33,326   27,398   5,928  22%

Sales

   6,603   7,689   (1,086) -14%   6,603   7,689   (1,086) -14%

Other

   1,713   1,956   (243) -12%   1,713   1,956   (243) -12%
                      

Total Gross Profit

  $41,642  $37,043  $4,599  12%  $41,642  $37,043  $4,599  12%
                      

Pre-tax Income

  $19,827  $17,211  $2,616  15%  $19,827  $17,211  $2,616  15%
                      

Other Information

          

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  $34,455  $34,591  $(136) 0%  $34,455  $34,591  $(136) 0%

Interest Expense Allocation

  $3,385  $2,475  $910  37%  $3,385  $2,475  $910  37%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $170,705  $151,087  $19,618  13%  $170,705  $151,087  $19,618  13%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $118,798  $99,980  $18,818  19%  $118,798  $99,980  $18,818  19%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   3.80%  3.92%  -3%   3.80%  3.92%  -3%

Average Utilization3

   69.6%  66.2%  5%   69.6%  66.2%  5%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   5.46%  5.93%  -8%   5.46%  5.93%  -8%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $186,085  $154,119  $31,966  21%  $186,085  $154,119  $31,966  21%

Period End Utilization3

   66.3%  68.9% -4%   66.3%  68.9% -4%
 1 Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment.

 

 2 Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

 

 3 Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment. Average Utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

 

 4 Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

TRS-RenTelco’s gross profit for 2006 increased $4.6 million, or 12%, to $41.6 million from $37.0 million in 2005. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005:

 

Gross Profit on Rental RevenuesRevenues—Rental revenues increased $6.7 million, or 9%, compared to 2005, resulting in increased gross profit on rental revenues of $6.2 million, or 23%, to $33.3 million as compared to the same period in 2005 due to favorable market conditions across a broad range of electronic test equipment product and market segments. The increase in gross profit on rental revenues is due to 13% higher average rental equipment on rent as compared to 2005, with average utilization of rental equipment increasing 5% from 66.2% in 2005 to 69.6% in 2006. As a percentage of rental revenues, depreciation decreased to 44% in 2006 from 49% in 2005, due primarily to equipment acquired in 2004 as part of the TRS acquisition becoming fully depreciated, with other direct costs remaining at 13% in 2005 and 2006, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 43% in 2006 compared to 38% in 2005.

 

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acquisition becoming fully depreciated, with other direct costs remaining at 13% in 2005 and 2006, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 43% in 2006 compared to 38% in 2005.

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues decreased $13.7 million, or 44%, compared to 2005 as a result of having less underutilized rental equipment to sell. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of TRS-RenTelco’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Lower sales volume was partly offset by a higher gross margin percentage, 38% in 2006 compared to 25% in 2005 resulting in sales gross profit decreasing $1.1 million, or 14%, to $6.6 million from $7.7 million in 2005. The increase in gross margin percentage was due to a higher proportion of used equipment sales and these used sales having a higher gross margin percentage in 2006 compared to 2005.

For 2006, TRS-RenTelco’s selling and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million, or 6%, to $18.4 million from $17.4 million in 2005 due primarily to $1.2 million of non-cash stock compensation expense related to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R effective January 1, 2006. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of rental revenues waswere 24% in 2006 and 2005. Allocated interest expense increased $0.9 million, or 37%, to $3.4 million from $2.5 million in 2005 as a result of the Company’s higher average interest rates and debt levels in 2006.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004

Overview

Consolidated revenues in 2005 increased $69.7 million, or 34%, to $272.2 million from $202.5 million in 2004. Consolidated net income in 2005 increased $10.8 million, or 36%, to $40.8 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, from $30.0 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, in 2004. The Company’s year over year revenue and net income increases resulted primarily from improvements in both rental businesses, contributing to a combined 27% annual rental revenue increase to $152.3 million in 2005 as compared to $120.4 million in 2004, and, to a lesser extent, a $14.3 million sale of modular classrooms related to the hurricane damages in the southeastern U.S. Mobile Modular rental revenues increased 14% to $81.2 million, resulting from continued education market demand for classroom product and included the first full-year of Florida rental operations, with gross profit on rents increasing 15% to $51.8 million. TRS-RenTelco’s rental revenues increased 45% to $71.1 million, primarily as a result of the impact of the first full year’s contribution from TRS’ operations since its acquisition in June 2004, with gross profit on rents increasing 43% to $27.1 million.

For 2005, on a consolidated basis,

Gross profit increased $25.6 million, or 29%, to $113.4 million from $87.8 million in 2004, with 57% of the increase attributable to improvements in rental operations of both businesses.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $6.1 million, or 18% to $39.8 million from $33.7 million in 2004, with 43% of the increase attributable to TRS-RenTelco as a result of the first full year’s impact of the added personnel and benefit costs of the acquired TRS operation.

Interest expense increased $2.7 million, or 52%, to $7.9 million from $5.2 million in 2004 primarily due to the higher average debt levels in 2005 to fund the prior year’s acquisition of TRS. The increase in interest expense was tempered by the prepayment fee of $0.6 million associated with prepayment of the Company’s remaining $16.0 million 6.44% senior notes in 2004.

Pretax income contributions were 71% and 26% by MMMC and TRS-RenTelco, respectively, in 2005, compared to 77% and 22%, respectively, in 2004. These results are discussed on a segmental basis below.

Provision for income taxes was based on a lower effective tax rate of 37.5% as compared with 38.5% in 2004 due to higher business levels outside of California in states with lower tax rates resulting from the first full-year of the acquired TRS operations, increasing net income by $0.7 million or $0.03 per diluted share. Looking forward, the Company estimates an effective tax rate of 39.0% in 2006 based on the expected revenue distribution by state. However, there can be no assurance that such expected revenue distribution by state will be achieved, which would cause the Company’s effective tax rate to change.

EBITDA increased $31.5 million, or 36%, to $120.1 million compared to $88.6 million in 2004 resulting primarily from improved operating income before depreciation for TRS-RenTelco, which included the first full-year of TRS’ operations since the acquisition, and MMMC. EBITDA is defined as net income before minority interest in income of subsidiary, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash stock compensation. A reconciliation of net income to EBITDA can be found in “Item 6. Selected Financial Data.” on page 26.

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MMMC

For 2005, MMMC’s total revenues increased $34.3 million, or 28%, to $156.0 million from $121.7 million in 2004 due to higher rental and rental related services revenues primarily from the continued educational market demand for classrooms and a $14.3 million sale of modular classrooms related to the hurricane damages in the southeastern U.S. The significant increase in revenues led to an increase in MMMC segment pretax income of $8.9 million, or 24%, to $46.8 million from $37.9 million in 2004.

The following table summarizes year-to-year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

MMMC—2005 compared to 2004                
(dollar amounts in thousands)  

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2005  2004  $  % 

Revenues

      

Rental

  $81,180  $71,460  $9,720  14%

Rental Related Services

   25,053   22,142   2,911  13%
              

Rental Operations

   106,233   93,602   12,631  13%

Sales

   49,107   27,617   21,490  78%

Other

   625   444   181  41%
              

Total Revenues

   155,965   121,663   34,302  28%
              

Gross Profit

      

Rental

   51,756   45,002   6,754  15%

Rental Related Services

   8,259   7,751   508  7%
              

Rental Operations

   60,015   52,753   7,262  14%

Sales

   12,100   6,615   5,485  83%

Other

   625   444   181  41%
              

Total Gross Profit

   72,740   59,812   12,928  22%
              

Pre-tax Income

  $46,794  $37,850  $8,944  24%
              

Other Information

      

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

  $9,587  $8,374  $1,213  14%

Interest Expense Allocation

  $5,679  $3,947  $1,732  44%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $341,103  $303,294  $37,809  12%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $289,584  $259,598  $29,986  12%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   1.98%  1.96%   1%

Average Utilization3

   84.9%  85.6%   -1%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   2.34%  2.29%   2%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $366,253  $321,203  $45,050  14%

Period End Utilization3

   83.5%  86.1%   -3%

Period End Floors1

   23,135   20,813   2,322  11%
1Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Period End Floors excludes new equipment inventory.

2Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

3Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. Average utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

4Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

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MMMC’s gross profit for 2005 increased $12.9 million, or 22%, to $72.7 million from $59.8 million in 2004. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004:

Gross Profit on Rental Revenues—Rental revenues increased $9.7 million, or 14%, compared to 2004 due to the continued education market demand for classroom product. The rental revenue increase resulted from a 12% increase in average rental equipment primarily to support the classroom demand and a 1% higher average total yield from improved rental rates offset by lower utilization. As a percentage of rents, depreciation was 12% in 2005 and 2004 and other direct costs of rental operations declined from 25% in 2004 to 24% in 2005, resulting in a gross margin percentage of 64% in 2005 compared to 63% in 2004. The higher rental revenues and gross margin percentage resulted in rental gross profit increasing $6.8 million, or 15%, to $51.8 million from $45.0 million in 2004.

Gross Profit on Rental Related Services—Rental related services revenues increased $2.9 million, or 13%, compared to 2004 primarily due to the ongoing demand for classroom product. Most of these service revenues are negotiated with the initial lease and are recognized on a straight-line basis with the associated costs over the initial term of the lease. The increase in rental related services revenues was primarily attributable to the mix of leases and associated service revenues within the initial lease term during 2005 as compared to 2004. Higher revenues combined with a gross margin percentage decline to 33% from 35% in 2004, resulted in rental related services gross profit increasing $0.5 million, or 7%, to $8.3 million from $7.8 million in 2004.

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues increased $21.5 million, or 78%, compared to 2004 primarily as a result of a $14.3 million sale of modular classrooms related to the hurricane damages in the southeastern U.S. The Company views these types of large sales projects as unique opportunities and generally would not expect sale projects of a similar size to occur on a regular basis. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of MMMC’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Higher sales volume and higher gross margin percentage of 25% compared to 24% in 2004, resulted in sales gross profit increasing $5.5 million, or 83%, to $12.1 million from $6.6 million in 2004.

For 2005, MMMC’s selling and administrative expenses increased $2.3 million, or 13%, to $20.3 million from $18.0 million in 2004 primarily due to higher personnel and benefit costs and represented 25% of rental revenues, consistent with 2004. Allocated interest expense increased $1.7 million, or 44%, to $5.7 million from $3.9 million in 2004 primarily as a result of the higher debt levels of the Company.

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TRS-RenTelco

For 2005, TRS-RenTelco’s total revenues increased $34.1 million, or 48%, to $105.7 million due to the first full year’s contribution of TRS’ operations since the acquisition. The significant increase in revenues resulted in a pretax income increase of $6.5 million, or 61%, to $17.2 million from $10.7 million in 2004.

The following table summarizes year over year results for each revenue and gross profit category, pretax income, and other selected data.

TRS-RenTelco—2005 compared to 2004                
(dollar amounts in thousands)  

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2005  2004  $  % 

Revenues

     

Rental

  $71,136  $48,898  $22,238  45%

Rental Related Services

   1,407   1,205   202  17%
              

Rental Operations

   72,543   50,103   22,440  45%

Sales

   31,154   20,291   10,863  54%

Other

   1,956   1,209   747  62%
              

Total Revenues

  $105,653  $71,603  $34,050  48%
              

Gross Profit

     

Rental

  $27,090  $18,923  $8,167  43%

Rental Related Services

   308   424   (116) -27%
              

Rental Operations

   27,398   19,347   8,051  42%

Sales

   7,689   5,430   2,259  42%

Other

   1,956   1,209   747  62%
              

Total Gross Profit

  $37,043  $25,986  $11,057  43%
              

Pretax Income

  $17,211  $10,718  $6,493  61%
              

Other Information

     

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   34,591   24,052   10,539  44%

Interest Expense Allocation

   2,475   1,412   1,063  75%

Average Rental Equipment1

  $151,087  $93,387  $57,700  62%

Average Rental Equipment on Rent1

  $99,980  $57,608  $42,372  74%

Average Monthly Total Yield2

   3.92%  4.36%  -10%

Average Utilization3

   66.2%  61.7%  7%

Average Monthly Rental Rate4

   5.93%  7.07%  -16%

Period End Rental Equipment1

  $154,119  $148,014  $6,105  4%

Period End Utilization3

   68.9%  61.6%     12%
1Average and Period End Rental Equipment represents the cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment.

2Average Monthly Total Yield is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment, for the period.

3Period End Utilization is calculated by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding accessory equipment. Average Utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of the rental equipment.

4Average Monthly Rental Rate is calculated by dividing the averages of monthly rental revenues by the cost of rental equipment on rent, for the period.

TRS-RenTelco’s gross profit for 2005 increased $11.1 million, or 43%, to $37.0 million from $26.0 million in 2004. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004:

Gross Profit on Rental Revenues—Rental revenues increased $22.2 million, or 45% compared to 2004 primarily due to the first full year’s contribution of TRS’ rental revenues since the acquisition. Depreciation expense increased $10.5 million, or

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44%, due to the acquired TRS rental assets and represented 49% of rental revenues consistent with 2004. Other direct costs of rental operations increased $3.5 million, or 60%, due to increased costs related to the acquired TRS operations and represented 13% of rental revenues compared to 12% in 2004. Higher rental revenues combined with a slightly lower gross margin percentage, 38% in 2005 compared to 39% in 2004, resulted in rental gross profit increasing $8.2 million, or 43%, to $27.1 million from $18.9 million in 2004.

Gross Profit on Sales—Sales revenues increased $10.9 million, or 54%, compared to 2004 primarily as a result of the acquired TRS operations and the sales of underutilized equipment. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of TRS-RenTelco’s rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer requirements, equipment availability and funding. Higher sales volume was offset by a lower gross margin percentage, 25% in 2005 compared to 27% in 2004, and resulted in sales gross profit increasing $2.3 million, or 42%, to $7.7 million from $5.4 million in 2004.

For 2005, TRS-RenTelco’s selling and administrative expenses increased $3.5 million, or 25%, to $17.4 million from $13.9 million in 2004 primarily due to the higher personnel and benefit costs of the acquired TRS operation. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of rental revenues was 24% compared to 28% in 2004. Allocated interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 75%, to $2.5 million from $1.4 million in 2004 as a result of the higher debt levels of the Company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

This section contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See the statements at the beginning of this Item for cautionary information with respect to such forward-looking statements

The Company’s rental businesses are capital intensive and generate significant cash flows. Cash flows for the Company in 20062007 as compared to 20052006 are summarized as follows:

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    The Company’s operations provided net cash flow of $99.1$94.9 million an increasefor 2007, a decrease of 21%4%, as compared to $81.9$99.1 million in 2005.2006. The $17.2$4.2 million increasedecrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the reductionincrease in accounts receivable andpartly offset by improved income from operations before depreciation of MMMCMobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco.TRS-RenTelco and other balance sheet changes.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    Net cash used in investing activities was $90.0$92.6 million for 20062007 as compared to $84.6$90.0 million in 2005.2006. The $5.4$2.6 million increase in net cash used in investing activities was due to $4.4$6.3 million higher rental equipment purchases of $109.9property, plant and equipment in 2007 of $10.5 million from $105.5$4.2 million in 2005 to support customer demand, $7.32006, $1.6 million lowerhigher proceeds from the sale of rental equipment occurring in the normal course of business of $25.7 million from $24.1 million in 2006, $5.9 million lower rental equipment purchases of $104.0 million from $31.4$109.9 million in 20052006 and $6.3 million lower purchasesthe purchase of property, plant and equipmentthe minority interest in 2006subsidiary of $4.3 million from $10.5 million in 2005.$3.8 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.4 million in 2007, compared to net cash used in financing activities wasof $9.0 million in 2006, compared to2006. In 2007, net cash provided by financing activities included borrowing of $2.8$32.2 million in 2005.on bank lines of credit, net proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $5.6 million, repurchases of the Company’s common stock of $17.7 million and the payment of dividends to shareholders of $17.7 million. In 2006, net cash used in financing activities included borrowings of $2.3 million on bank lines of credit, net proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $4.6 million, repurchases of the Company’s common stock of $0.5 million and the payment of dividends to shareholders of $15.5 million. In 2005, net cash provided by financing activities included borrowings of $11.3 million on bank lines of credit, net proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $4.6 million and the payment of dividends to shareholders of $13.1 million.

Significant capital expenditures are required to maintain and grow the Company’s rental assets. During the last three years, the Company has financed its working capital and capital expenditure requirements through cash flow from operations, proceeds from the sale of rental equipment and from bank borrowings. Sales occur routinely as a normal part of the Company’s rental business. However, these sales can fluctuate from year to year depending on customer requirements and funding. Although the net proceeds received from sales may fluctuate from year to year, the Company believes its liquidity will not be adversely impacted from lower sales in any given year because it believes it has the ability to increase its bank borrowings and conserve its cash in the future by reducing the amount of cash it uses to purchase rental equipment, pay dividends, or repurchase the Company’s common stock.

 

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As the following table indicates, cash flow provided by operating activities and proceeds from sales of rental equipment have been greater than rental equipment purchases over the past three years.

 

Funding of Rental Asset Growth   Funding of Rental Asset Growth 
(amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31, Three Year
Totals
 
(amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31, Three Year
Totals
 
  2006 2005 2004 Three Year
Totals
   2007 2006 2005 

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

  $99,119  $81,853  $62,272    $94,861  $99,119  $81,853  $275,833 

Proceeds from the Sale of Rental Equipment

   24,144   31,406   27,422   82,972    25,694   24,144   31,406   81,244 
                          

Cash Available for Purchase of Rental Equipment

   123,263   113,259   89,694   326,216    120,555   123,263   113,259   357,077 

Purchases of Rental Equipment

   (109,920)  (105,501)  (65,706)  (281,127)   (104,010)  (109,920)  (105,501)  (319,431)
                          

Cash Available for Other Uses

  $13,343  $7,758  $23,988  $45,089   $16,545  $13,343  $7,758  $37,646 

In addition to increasing its rental assets, the Company had other capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment of $10.5 million in 2007, $4.3 million in 2006, and $10.5 million in 2005, and $1.3 million in 2004, and has used cash to provide returns to its shareholders, both in the form of cash dividends and stock repurchases. The Company has in the past made purchases of shares of its common stock from time to time in the over-the-counter market (NASDAQ) and/or through privately negotiated, large block transactions under an authorization from the Board of Directors. Shares repurchased by the Company are canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued stock. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company purchased $20.2 million of its common stock representing 797,643 shares at an average price of $25.31 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company purchased $0.5 million of its common stock representing 22,733 shares at an average price of $23.14 per share. As of March 9, 2007, 1,977,267February 25, 2008, 604,735 shares of the Company’s common stock remain authorized for repurchase. The following table summarizes the dividends paid and the repurchases of the Company’s common stock during the past three years.

 

Dividend and Repurchase Summary                        
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)  Year Ended December 31,  Three Year
Totals
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)  Year Ended December 31,  Three Year
Totals
  2006  2005  2004  Three Year
Totals
  2007  2006  2005  

Cash Dividends Paid

  $15,460  $13,068  $10,459    $17,673  $15,460  $13,068  $46,201

Shares Repurchased

   23   —     —     23   798   23   —     821

Average Price Per Share

  $23.19  $—    $—    $23.19  $25.31  $23.19  $—    $25.25

Aggregate Purchase Price

  $527  $—    $—    $527  $20,188  $527  $—    $20,715

Total Cash Returned to Shareholders

  $15,987  $13,068  $10,459  $39,514  $37,861  $15,987  $13,068  $66,916

Revolving Lines of Credit

As the Company’s assets have grown, it has been able to negotiate increases in the borrowing limit under its general bank line of credit. In July 2005, the Company increased its unsecured line of credit agreement (the “Agreement”) from $130.0 million to $190.0 million and extended the Agreementterm of the credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) through June 30, 2008. The Company increased its borrowings under this line by $2.3$48.0 million during the year,2007, and at December 31, 2006,2007 the outstanding borrowings under this line were $101.5$149.5 million. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay interest at the prime rate or, at the Company’s election, at other rate options available under the Agreement. In addition, the Company pays a commitment fee on the daily average unused portion of the available line. Among other restrictions, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to (1) maintain a minimum net worth of $127.5 million plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to December 31, 2003 plus 90% of the gross proceeds of any new stock issuance proceeds (restricted equity at December 31, 2006 was $190.2 million), (2) not to exceed certain funded debt to EBITDA (income from operations plus depreciation and amortization as defined in the Agreement) ratios during specified periods of the Agreement and (3) not to exceed certain rolling fixed charge coverage ratios relative to EBITDA during specified periods of the Agreement. to:

(1)maintain a minimum net worth of $127.5 million plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to December 31, 2003 plus 90% of the gross proceeds of any new stock issuance proceeds, which was $215.4 million at December 31, 2007 (at December 31, 2007 actual was $242.2 million);

(2)maintain a leverage ratio of funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) not to exceed 2.25 during specified periods (at December 31, 2007 the ratio was 1.43); and

(3)maintain a fixed charge coverage of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) to fixed charges of at least 2.00 during specified periods (at December 31, 2007 the ratio was 3.22).

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At December 31, 2006,2007, the Company was in compliance with allthese covenants. There are no anticipated trends that the Company is aware of that would indicate non-compliance with these covenants, relatedthough, significant deterioration in our financial performance could impact the Company’s ability to the Agreement.comply with these covenants.

In addition to the $190.0 million line of credit, the Company has a $5.0 million committed line of credit facility, related to its cash management services expiring June 30, 2008, of which $4.1$0.2 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2006.2007. The Company’s credit facility related to its cash management services, facilitates automatic borrowings and repayments with the bank on a daily basis depending on the Company’s cash position and allows the Company to maintain minimal cash balances. At December 31, 2006,2007, the Company had capacity to borrow up to an additional $89.4$45.3 million under its existing lines of credit beyond its then existing debt. The Company had total liabilities to equity ratios of 1.541.63 to 1 and 1.731.54 to 1 as of December 31, 20062007 and 2005,2006, respectively. The debt

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(notes (notes payable) to equity ratios were 0.720.81 to 1 and 0.820.72 to 1 at December 31, 20062007 and 2005,2006, respectively. Although no assurance can be given, the Company believes it will continue to be able to negotiate general bank lines of credit adequate to meet capital requirements not otherwise met by operational cash flows and proceeds from sales of rental equipment.

In April 2004, the Company opted to prepay the remaining $16.0 million of its 6.44% senior notes (“Notes”) along with accrued interest of $0.2 million and a prepayment fee of $0.6 million. The total payment of $16.8 million was advanced under the Company’s revolving line of credit at its then current floating interest rate of 2.3%. 5.08% Senior Notes Due in 2011

In June 2004, the Company completed a private placement of $60.0 million of 5.08% senior notes due in 2011. Interest on these notes is due semi-annually in arrears and the principal is due in five equal annual installments, commencingwith first payment made on June 2, 2007.2007, which reduced the principal balance to $48.0 million. Among other restrictions, the Note Agreement, under which the senior notes were sold, requires the Company to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratios and rolling fixed charge ratios relative to Adjusted EBITDA similar to the $190.0 million unsecured line of credit agreement described above. At December 31, 2006,2007, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Note Agreement.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The Company’s material contractual obligations and commitments consist of $195.0 million revolving lines of credit or(collectively, the Variable Rate Loans,“Revolving Credit Lines”) with its banks expiring in 2008, $60.0$48.0 million of 5.08% senior notes or the Fixed Rate Loan,due in 2011, and operating leases for facilities. The operating lease amounts exclude property taxes and insurance. The table below provides a summary of the Company’s contractual obligations and reflects expected payments due as of December 31, 20062007 and does not reflect changes that could arise after that date.

 

Payments Due by Period                              
(dollar amounts in thousands)  Total  Less than 1
Year
  1–3 Years  3-5 Years  More than
5 Years
  Total  Less than 1
Year
  1–3 Years  3-5 Years  More than
5 Years

Revolving Lines of Credit

  $105,557  $—    $105,557  $—    $  ��  —    $149,729  $149,729  $—    $     —    $     —  

Senior Notes

   67,620   14,743   40,572   12,305   —  

5.08% Senior Notes due in 2011

   52,877   14,134   38,743   —     —  

Operating Leases for Facilities

   1,753   774   979   —     —     1,134   838   296   —     —  
                              

Total Contractual Obligations

  $174,930  $15,517  $147,108  $12,305  $—    $203,740  $164,701  $39,039  $—    $—  
               

The Company believes that its needs for working capital and capital expenditures through 20062008 and beyond will be adequately met by operating cash flow, proceeds from the sale of rental equipment, and bank borrowings.

Please see the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on page 5055 for a more detailed presentation of the sources and uses of the Company’s cash.

Critical Accounting Policies

In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Release No. 33-8040, “Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies,” the Company has identified the most critical accounting principles upon which its financial status depends. The Company determined the critical principles by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. The Company has identified its most critical accounting policies as depreciation, maintenance and repair, and impairment of rental equipment. Descriptions of these accounting policies are found in both the notes to the consolidated financial statements and at relevant sections in this management’s discussion and analysis.

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Depreciation—The estimated useful lives and estimated residual values used for rental equipment are based on the Company’s experience as to the economic useful life and sale value of its products. Additionally, to the extent information is publicly available, the Company also compares its depreciation policies to other companies with similar rental products for reasonableness.

The lives and residual values of rental equipment are subject to periodic evaluation. For modular equipment, external factors to consider may include, but are not limited to, changes in legislation, regulations, building codes, local permitting, and supply or demand. Internal factors for modulars may include, but are not limited to, change in equipment specifications, condition of equipment, or maintenance policies. For electronic test equipment, external factors to consider may include, but are not limited to, technological advances, changes in manufacturers’ selling prices, and supply or demand. Internal factors for electronic test equipment may include, but are not limited to, change in equipment specifications, condition of equipment or maintenance policies.

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Changes in useful lives or residual values will impact depreciation expense and any gain or loss from the sale of used equipment. Depending on the magnitude of such changes, the impact on the financial statements could be significant.

Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment—Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The direct material and labor costs of value-added additions or major refurbishment of modular buildings are capitalized to the extent the refurbishment significantly improves the quality and adds value or life to the equipment. Judgement is involved as to when these costs should be capitalized. The Company’s policies narrowly limit the capitalization of value-added items to specific additions such as restrooms, 40 and 60-foot sidewalls and ventilation upgrades. In addition, only major refurbishment costs incurred near the end of the estimated useful life of the rental equipment, which extend its useful life, and are subject to certain limitations, are capitalized. Changes in these policies could impact the Company’s financial results.

Impairment—The carrying value of the Company’s rental equipment is its capitalized cost less accumulated depreciation. To the extent events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value cannot be recovered, an impairment loss is recognized to reduce the carrying value to fair value. The Company determines fair value based upon the condition of the equipment and the projected net cash flows from its sale considering current market conditions. Additionally, if the Company decides to sell or otherwise dispose of the rental equipment, it is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell or dispose. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and market conditions, it is reasonably possible that actual results of operating and disposing of rental equipment could be materially different than current expectations.

Impact of Inflation

Although the Company cannot precisely determine the effect of inflation, from time to time it has experienced increases in costs of rental equipment, manufacturing costs, operating expenses and interest. Because a majority of its rentals are relatively short term, the Company has generally been able to pass on such increased costs through increases in rental rates and selling prices, but there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to pass on increased costs to customers in the future.

Off Balance Sheet Transactions

As of December 31, 2006,2007, the Company did not have any “off-balance-sheet arrangements,” as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-KS-K.

 

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ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The Company is exposed to cash flow and fair value risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to its notes payable. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at December 31, 2006.2007. The estimate of fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt is based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities. The table below presents principal cash flows by expected annual maturities, related weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value of the Company’s notes payable as of December 31, 2006.2007.

 

Expected Annual Maturities of Notes Payable as of December 31, 2006     
(dollar amounts in thousands)  2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Thereafter  Total Estimated
Fair Value

Fixed Rate Loan

  $12,000  $12,000  $12,000  $12,000  $12,000  $     —    $60,000  $58,659
Expected Annual Maturities of Notes Payable as of December 31, 2007Expected Annual Maturities of Notes Payable as of December 31, 2007
(dollar amounts in thousands)  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012  Thereafter  Total Estimated
Fair Value

5.08% Senior Notes due in 2011

  $12,000  $12,000  $12,000  $12,000  $     —    $     —    $48,000  $48,570

Average Interest Rate

   5.08%  5.08%  5.08%  5.08%  5.08%  —     5.08%    5.08%  5.08%  5.08%  5.08%  —     —     5.08% 

Variable Rate Loans

  $—    $105,557  $—    $—    $—    $—    $105,557  $105,557

Revolving Lines of Credit

  $149,729  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $149,729  $149,729

Average Interest Rate

   6.31%  6.31%  —     —     —     —     6.31%    6.01%  —     —     —     —     —     6.01% 

The Company formed a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, TRS-RenTelco Inc. in conjunction with the TRS acquisition (see(see Item 1—Business—History, Strategic Expansion and Acquisitions and Note 2 and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)Statements). The Canadian operations of the Company subject it to foreign currency risks (i.e. the possibility that the financial results could be better or worse than planned because of changes in foreign currency exchange rates). Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge its economic exposure with respect to assets, liabilities and firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies. In 2006,2007, the Company has experienced minimal impact on net income due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Although there can be no assurances, given the size of the Canadian operations, the Company does not expect future foreign exchange gains and losses to be significant.

The Company has no derivative financial instruments that expose the Company to significant market risk.

 

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

  4651

Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20062007 and 20052006

  4752

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  4853

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  4954

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  5055

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  5156

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


The Company’s management is responsible for the preparation and integrity of the consolidated financial statements appearing in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts based on management’s estimates and judgments. All other financial information in this report has been presented on a basis consistent with the information included in the financial statements.

The Company’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company maintains a system of internal control that is designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliable preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements, as well as to safeguard assets from unauthorized use or disposition.

The Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting is embodied in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. It sets the tone of our organization and includes factors such as integrity and ethical values. Our internal control over financial reporting is supported by formal policies and procedures, which are reviewed, modified and improved as changes occur in business conditions and operations.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of outside directors, meets periodically with members of management and the independent auditors to review and discuss internal controls over financial reporting, as well as accounting and financial reporting matters. The independent auditors report to the Audit Committee and accordingly have full and free access to the Audit Committee at any time.

The Company’s management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20062007 based on the criteria set forth inInternal Control—Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its evaluation, management believes that, as of December 31, 2006,2007, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.

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Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Board of Directors and Shareholders of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries:

We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report onMcGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries’ Internal Control over Financial Reporting, that McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006,2007, based on the criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessmentMcGrath RentCorp and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’sSubsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment,assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, management’s assessment that McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also in our opinion, McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006,2007, based on the COSO criteria.criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Frameworkissued by COSO.

We also have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20062007 and 20052006 and the related statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006,2007, and our report dated March 9, 2007February 25, 2008 expresses an unqualified opinion on these statements.

/s/    GRANT THORNTONLLP

San Francisco, California

March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

 

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Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

Board of Directors and Shareholders of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20062007 and 2005,2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006.2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries at December 31, 20062007 and 2005,2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006,2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of McGrath RentCorp and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006,2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated March 9, 2007February 25, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement No. 123R, “Share Based Payment”, on a modified prospective basis as of January 1, 2006.

/s/    GRANT THORNTONLLP

San Francisco, California

March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(in thousands)

   2006   2005    2007   2006 

Assets

      

Cash

  $349  $276   $5,090  $349 

Accounts Receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,000 in 2006 and 2005

   59,834   64,424 

Accounts Receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,400 in 2007 and $1,000 in 2006

   67,061   59,834 

Rental Equipment, at cost:

      

Relocatable Modular Buildings

   451,828   408,227    475,077   451,828 

Electronic Test Equipment

   186,673   154,708    232,349   186,673 
              
   638,501   562,935    707,426   638,501 

Less Accumulated Depreciation

   (187,159)  (156,502)   (221,412)  (187,159)
              

Rental Equipment, net

   451,342   406,433    486,014   451,342 
       
       

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

   58,146   56,008    66,480   58,146 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

   15,871   16,019    17,591   15,871 
              

Total Assets

  $585,542  $543,160   $642,236  $585,542 
              

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

      

Liabilities:

      

Notes Payable

  $165,557  $163,232   $197,729  $165,557 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

   55,509   51,690    55,642   55,509 

Deferred Income

   25,852   28,132    28,948   25,852 

Minority Interest in Subsidiary

   3,479   3,199     3,479 

Deferred Income Taxes, net

   104,353   98,438    115,886   104,353 
              

Total Liabilities

   354,750   344,691    398,205   354,750 
              

Shareholders Equity:

   

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)

   

Shareholders’ Equity:

   

Common Stock, no par value—

      

Authorized—40,000 shares

      

Issued and Outstanding—25,090 shares in 2006
and 24,832 shares in 2005

   33,963   26,224 

Issued and Outstanding—24,578 shares in 2007 and 25,090 shares in 2006

   41,917   33,963 

Retained Earnings

   196,829   172,245    202,114   196,829 
              

Total ShareholdersEquity

   230,792   198,469    244,031   230,792 
              

Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity

  $585,542  $543,160   $642,236  $585,542 
              
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

  Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

   2006   2005   2004   2007   2006   2005

Revenues

            

Rental

  $168,940  $152,316  $120,358  $185,317  $168,940  $152,316

Rental Related Services

   31,599   26,460   23,347   34,713   31,599   26,460
                  

Rental Operations

   200,539   178,776   143,705   220,030   200,539   178,776

Sales

   64,085   90,823   57,162   57,829   64,085   90,823

Other

   2,442   2,581   1,653   2,550   2,442   2,581
                  

Total Revenues

   267,066   272,180   202,520   280,409   267,066   272,180
                  

Costs and Expenses

            

Direct Costs of Rental Operations

            

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   45,353   44,178   32,426   51,642   45,353   44,178

Rental Related Services

   21,830   17,893   15,172   24,257   21,830   17,893

Other

   33,576   29,292   24,007   33,363   33,576   29,292
                  

Total Direct Costs of Rental Operations

   100,759   91,363   71,605   109,262   100,759   91,363

Cost of Sales

   44,481   67,378   43,134   40,591   44,481   67,378
                  

Total Costs

   145,240   158,741   114,739

Total Costs of Revenues

   149,853   145,240   158,741
                  

Gross Profit

   121,826   113,439   87,781   130,556   121,826   113,439

Selling and Administrative

   45,499   39,819   33,705   50,026   45,499   39,819
                  

Income from Operations

   76,327   73,620   54,076   80,530   76,327   73,620

Interest

   10,760   7,890   5,188

Interest Expense

   10,719   10,760   7,890
                  

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   65,567   65,730   48,888   69,811   65,567   65,730

Provision for Income Taxes

   24,209   24,649   18,843   27,337   24,209   24,649
                  

Income before Minority Interest

   41,358   41,081   30,045   42,474   41,358   41,081

Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary

   280   262   48   64   280   262
                  

Net Income

  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997  $42,410  $41,078  $40,819
                  

Earnings Per Share:

            

Basic

  $1.65  $1.65  $1.23  $1.68  $1.65  $1.65

Diluted

  $1.63  $1.61  $1.21  $1.67  $1.63  $1.61

Shares Used in Per Share Calculations:

            

Basic

   24,948   24,668   24,344   25,231   24,948   24,668

Diluted

   25,231   25,331   24,804   25,443   25,231   25,331

Cash Dividends Declared Per Share

  $0.64  $0.56  $0.44  $0.72  $0.64  $0.56
               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  Common Stock Retained
Earnings
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
   Common Stock Retained
Earnings
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  Shares   Amount    Shares   Amount  

Balance at December 31, 2003

  24,244  $17,900  $126,078  $143,978 

Net Income

  —     —     29,997   29,997 

Repurchase of Common Stock

  (2)  (1)  (39)  (40)

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

  —     57   —     57 

Exercise of Stock Options

  301   2,814   —     2,814 

Excess Tax Benefit from the Exercise of Stock Options

  —     816   —     816 

Dividends Declared of $0.44 Per Share

  —     —     (10,734)  (10,734)

Balance at December 31, 2004

  24,543  $21,586  $145,302  $166,888   24,543  $21,586  $145,302  $166,888 

Net Income

  —     —     40,819   40,819   —     —     40,819   40,819 

Repurchase of Common Stock

  (1)  (1)  (29)  (30)  (1)  (1)  (29)  (30)

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

  —     44   —     44   —     44   —     44 

Exercise of Stock Options

  290   3,313   —     3,313   290   3,313   —     3,313 

Excess Tax Benefit from the Exercise of Stock Options

  —     1,282   —     1,282   —     1,282   —     1,282 

Dividends Declared of $0.56 Per Share

  —     —     (13,847)  (13,847)  —     —     (13,847)  (13,847)

Balance at December 31, 2005

  24,832  $26,224  $172,245  $198,469   24,832  $26,224  $172,245  $198,469 

Net Income

  —     —     41,078   41,078   —     —     41,078   41,078 

Repurchase of Common Stock

  (23)  (24)  (502)  (526)  (23)  (24)  (502)  (526)

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

  —     3,125   —     3,125   —     3,125   —     3,125 

Exercise of Stock Options

  281   3,591   —     3,591   281   3,591   —     3,591 

Excess Tax Benefit from the Exercise of Stock Options

  —     1,047   —     1,047   —     1,047   —     1,047 

Dividends Declared of $0.64 Per Share

  —     —     (15,992)  (15,992)  —     —     (15,992)  (15,992)

Balance at December 31, 2006

  25,090  $33,963  $196,829  $230,792   25,090  $33,963  $196,829  $230,792 

Net Income

  —     —     42,410   42,410 

Repurchase of Common Stock

  (798)  (1,077)  (19,112)  (20,189)

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

  —     3,457   —     3,457 

Exercise of Stock Options

  286   4,194   —     4,194 

Excess Tax Benefit from the Exercise of Stock Options

  —     1,380   —     1,380 

Dividends Declared of $0.72 Per Share

  —     —     (18,013)  (18,013)

Balance at December 31, 2007

  24,578  $41,917  $202,114  $244,031 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
(in thousands)  2006 2005 2004    2007   2006   2005 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Net Income

  $41,078  $40,819  $29,997   $42,410  $41,078  $40,819 

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash

        

Provided by Operating Activities:

        

Depreciation

   47,461   46,433   34,501    54,002   47,461   46,433 

Provision for Doubtful Accounts

   863   845   303    1,195   863   845 

Non-Cash Stock Compensation

   3,125   44   57    3,457   3,125   44 

Gain on Sale of Rental Equipment

   (9,747)  (9,662)  (8,532)   (10,027)  (9,747)  (9,662)

Change In:

        

Accounts Receivable

   3,727   (9,979)  (8,370)   (8,422)  3,727   (9,979)

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

   148   (1,312)  (2,348)   (1,721)  148   (1,312)

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

   8,829   2,646   6,231    (631)  8,829   2,646 

Deferred Income

   (2,280)  2,311   761    3,096   (2,280)  2,311 

Deferred Income Taxes

   5,915   9,708   9,672    11,533   5,915   9,708 
                    

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   99,119   81,853   62,272    94,892   99,119   81,853 
                    

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

        

Acquisition of TRS

   —     —     (120,209)

Purchase of Rental Equipment

   (109,920)  (105,501)  (65,706)   (104,010)  (109,920)  (105,501)

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment

   (4,247)  (10,512)  (1,347)   (10,482)  (4,247)  (10,512)

Purchase of Minority Interest in Subsidiary

   (3,756)  

Proceeds from Sale of Rental Equipment

   24,144   31,406   27,422    25,694   24,144   31,406 
                    

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

   (90,023)  (84,607)  (159,840)   (92,554)  (90,023)  (84,607)
                    

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

        

Net Borrowings Under Bank Lines of Credit

   2,325   11,344   44,622    32,172   2,325   11,344 

Borrowings Under Private Placement

   —     —     60,000 

Proceeds from the Exercise of Stock Options

   3,591   3,313   2,814    4,194   3,591   3,313 

Excess Tax Benefit from Exercise and Disqualifying

Disposition of Stock Options

   1,047   1,282   816    1,381   1,047   1,282 

Repurchase of Common Stock

   (526)  (30)  (40)   (17,671)  (526)  (30)

Payment of Dividends

   (15,460)  (13,068)  (10,459)   (17,673)  (15,460)  (13,068)
                    

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

   (9,023)  2,841   97,753    2,403   (9,023)  2,841 
                    

Net Increase in Cash

   73   87   185    4,741   73   87 

Cash Balance, beginning of period

   276   189   4    349   276   189 
                    

Cash Balance, end of period

  $349  $276  $189   $5,090  $349  $276 
                    

Interest Paid, during the period

  $10,511  $7,799  $5,518   $10,718  $10,511  $7,799 
                    

Income Taxes Paid, during the period

  $17,248  $22,871  $8,355   $14,424  $17,248  $22,871 
                    

Dividends Declared, not yet paid

  $4,016  $3,479  $2,700   $4,536  $4,016  $3,479 
                    

Rental Equipment Acquisitions, not yet paid

  $9,432  $14,694  $5,625   $7,403  $9,432  $14,694 
                    
      

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1.ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

McGrath RentCorp (the Company) is a California corporation organized in 1979. The Company is a rental company with two rental products; relocatable modular buildings and electronic test equipment. Although the Company’s primary emphasis is on equipment rentals, sales of equipment occur in the normal course of business. The Company is comprised of three business segments: “Mobile Modular Management Corporation” (“MMMC”), its modular building division “TRS-RenTelco,” formerly “RenTelco”(“Mobile Modular”), its electronic test equipment division and “Enviroplex, Inc.” (“Enviroplex”TRS-RenTelco”), and its majority-owned subsidiary classroom manufacturing business (“Enviroplex”, a wholly owned subsidiary) selling portablemodular classrooms in California.

MMMCMobile Modular rents and sells modular buildings and accessories to fulfill customers’ temporary and permanent space needs in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Florida.Georgia. These unitsmodular buildings are used as classrooms, temporary offices adjacent to existing facilities, sales offices, construction field offices, health care clinics, child care facilities and for a variety of other purposes. Significant portions of MMMC’sMobile Modular’s rental and sales revenues are derived from the educational market and are primarily affected by demand for classrooms, which in turn is affected by shifting and fluctuating school populations, the level of state funding to public schools, the need for temporary classroom space during reconstruction of older schools and changes in policies regarding class size. Looking forward, the Company believes that any interruption in the passage of facility bonds, contraction of class size reduction programs, a lack of fiscal funding by the state for existing contracts, or a significant reduction of future funding to public schools may have a material adverse effect on both rental and sales revenues of the Company.

TRS-RenTelco rents and sells electronic test equipment nationally and internationally from its Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area) and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada (Montreal Area) facilities. TRS-RenTelco revenues are derived from the rental and sale of general purpose and communications test equipment to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to middle and smaller market companies, in the aerospace, defense, electronics, industrial, research and semiconductor industries. ElectronicsElectronic test equipment revenues are primarily affected by the business activity within these industries related to research and development, manufacturing, and communication infrastructure installation and maintenance.

McGrath RentCorp owns 81% of Enviroplex, a California corporation organized in 1991. Enviroplex manufactures portable classrooms built to the requirements of the California Division of the State Architect (“DSA”) and sells directly to California public school districts and other educational institutions.

Significant risks of rental equipment ownership are borne by the Company, which include, but are not limited to, uncertainties in the market for its products over the equipment’s useful life, use limitations for modular equipment related to updated building codes or legislative changes, technological obsolescence of electronic test equipment, and rental equipment deterioration. The Company believes it mitigates these risks by continuing advocacy and collaboration with governing agencies and legislative bodies for continuing use of its modular product,products, staying abreast of technology trends in order to make good buy-sell decisions of electronic test equipment, and ongoing investment in repair and maintenance programs to insure both types of rental equipment are maintained in good operating condition.

 

NOTE 2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of McGrath RentCorp, Mobile Modualr Management Corporation, Enviroplex and TRS-RenTelco Inc. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

Rental revenue from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 13, “Accounting for Leases”. Rental billings for periods extending beyond month end are recorded as deferred income and are recognized as earned. Rental related services revenue is primarily associated with relocatable

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

modular building leases and consists of billings to customers for modifications, delivery, installation, building, additional site related work, and dismantle and return delivery. Revenue from these services is an integral part of the negotiated lease agreement with the customer and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

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Sales revenue is recognized upon delivery and installation of the equipment to the customer. Certain financed sales meeting the requirements of SFAS No. 13 are accounted for as sales-type leases. For these leases, sales revenue and the related accounts receivable are recognized upon delivery and installation of the equipment and the unearned interest is recognized over the lease term on a basis which results in a constant rate of return on the unrecovered lease investment.

Other revenue is recognized when earned and primarily includes interest income on sales-type leases, rental income on facility rentals and certain logistics services.

Sales taxes charged to customers are reported on a net basis and excluded from revenues and expenses.

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

Rental equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes and on an accelerated basis for income tax purposes. The costs of major refurbishment of relocatable modular buildings are capitalized to the extent the refurbishment significantly adds value to, or extends the life of the equipment. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

The estimated useful lives and residual values of the Company’s rental equipment used for financial reporting purposes are as follows:

 

Relocatable modular buildings and accessories

  

3 to 18 years, 0% to 50% residual value

Electronic test equipment and accessories

  

2 to 8 years, no residual value

Costs of Rental Related Services

Costs of rental related services are primarily associated with relocatable modular building leases and consist of costs for services to be provided under the negotiated lease agreement for delivery, installation, modifications, skirting, additional site related work, and dismantle and return delivery. Costs related to these services are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Impairment of Rental Equipment

The Company evaluates the carrying value of rental equipment in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. Under SFAS No. 144, rental equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances have occurred that would indicate the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. A key element in determining the recoverability of the rental equipment’s carrying value is the Company’s outlook as to the future market conditions for its equipment. If the carrying amount is not fully recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized to reduce the carrying amount to fair value. The Company determines fair value based upon the condition of the equipment and the projected net cash flows from its sale considering current market conditions.

Other Direct Costs of Rental Operations

Other direct costs of rental operations primarily relate to costs associated with modular operations and include direct labor, supplies, repairs, insurance, property taxes, and license fees. Other direct costs of rental operations also include certain modular lease costs charged to the customer in the negotiated rental rate, which are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes the carrying value of the equipment sold and all direct costs associated with the sale.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Warranty Reserves

Sales of new relocatable modular buildings, electronic test equipment and related accessories not manufactured by the Company are typically covered by warranties provided by the manufacturer of the products sold. The Company typically provides limited 90-day warranties for certain sales of used rental equipment and a one-year warranty on equipment manufactured by Enviroplex. Although the Company’s policy is to provide reserves for warranties when required for specific circumstances, the Company has not found it necessary to establish such reserves to date as warranty costs have not been significant.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes, and on an accelerated basis for income tax purposes with no residual values. Depreciation expense is included in “Selling and Administrative” expenses onin the Consolidated Statements of Income. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)  

Estimated
Useful Life

In Years

  December 31,   Estimated
Useful Life
In Years
  December 31, 
  2006 2005    2007 2006 

Land

    $25,834  $25,834     $26,046  $25,834 

Land improvements

  20 – 50   22,203   21,957   20 – 50   22,247   22,203 

Buildings

  30   11,781   11,986   30   11,779   11,763 

Furniture, Office and Computer Equipment

  5 – 10   8,650   6,249   5 – 10   7,077   5,822 

Machinery and Service Equipment

  5 – 20   2,760   2,442   5 – 20   2,796   2,760 
                  
     71,228   68,468      69,945   68,382 

Less Accumulated Depreciation

     (13,082)  (12,460)     (15,216)  (13,082)
                  
     $58,146  $56,008      54,729   55,300 

Construction In Progress

     11,751   2,846 
         
     $66,480  $58,146 

Construction in progress at December 31, 2007 consisted primarily of $6.1 million related to the Company’s new ERP system and $5.1 million related to development of a sales and inventory center in Florida. Construction in progress at December 31, 2006 consisted primarily of $2.8 million of costs related to the new ERP system.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities at the tax rates in effect when these differences are expected to reverse.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding of common stock and common stock equivalents for the period including the dilutive effects of stock options and other potentially dilutive securities. Common stock equivalents result from the number of dilutive options computed using the treasury stock method and the average share price for the reported period. The effect of dilutive options on the weighted average number of shares for the

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years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was 212,241, 283,080, and 2004 was 283,080, 662,260, and 460,167, respectively. Stock options to purchase 530,000, 545,500, 106,000 and 147,000106,000 shares in 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, respectively, of the Company’s common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the exercise price exceeded the average market price and the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s accounts receivable consist of amounts due from customers for rentals, sales, financed sales and unbilled amounts for the portion of MMMCMobile Modular end-of-lease services earned, which were negotiated as part of the lease agreement. Unbilled receivables related to end-of-lease services were $17.4 million and $14.7 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company

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sells primarily on 30-day terms, individually performs credit evaluation procedures on its customers on each transaction and will require security deposits from its customers when a significant credit risk is identified. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts in amounts equal to the estimated losses expected to be incurred in the collection of the accounts. The estimated losses are based on historical collection experience in conjunction with an evaluation of the current status of the existing accounts. Customer accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when an account is determined to be uncollectable. The allowance for doubtful accounts activity was as follows:

 

(in thousands)  2006 2005   2007 2006 

Beginning Balance, January 1

  $1,000  $900   $1,000  $1,000 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   863   845    1,195   863 

Write-offs, net of recoveries

   (863)  (745)   (795)  (863)
              

Ending Balance, December 31

  $1,000  $1,000   $1,400  $1,000 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. A significant portion of the Company’s total revenues are derived from the educational market. Within the educational market, modular rentals and sales to public school districts for kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) comprised approximately 33%30%, 34%33% and 36%34% of the Company’s consolidated rental and sales revenues for 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, respectively, with no one customer accounting for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in any single year. A lack of fiscal funding or a significant reduction of funding from the respective states, in particular, the StateStates of California and Florida, to public schools could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company believes that the carrying amounts for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable approximate their fair value except for fixed rate debt included in notes payable which havehas an estimated fair value of $58,659,000$48,570,000, and $58,803,000$58,659,000 compared to the recorded value of $48,000,000 and $60,000,000 as of December 31, 20062007 and 2005,2006, respectively. The estimates of fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt are based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The Company’s Canadian subsidiary, TRS-RenTelco Inc., a British Columbia corporation, functions as a branch sales office for TRS-RenTelco in Canada. Since the functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary is the U.S. dollar, foreign currency transaction gains and losses of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary are reported in the results of operations in the period in which they occur. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge its economic exposure with respect to assets, liabilities and firm commitments as the foreign currency transactions and risks to date have not been significant.

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Stock-Based Compensation

Beginning on January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”) underusing the modified prospective method, which requires the expensing of employee stock options at fair value. Under the modified prospective method, compensation expense recognized includes the estimated expense for stock options granted on and subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, and the estimated expense for the portion vesting in the period for options granted prior to, but not vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”). Stock based compensation expense is recognized net of estimated forfeitures. Results for prior periods have not been restated, as provided for under the modified prospective method. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company used the intrinsic method of valuing share-based payment transactions allowed under Accounting Principles Board (“APB”)

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Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. Accordingly, because stock option grant prices equaled market prices on the dates of grant, no compensation expense was recognized by the Company for stock-based compensation. As permitted by the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, stock-based compensation was historically includedreported as a pro forma disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of employee stock-based compensation at the date of grant, which requires the use of accounting judgment and financial estimates, including estimates of the expected term option holders will retain their vested stock options before exercising them, the estimated volatility of the Company’s stock price over the expected term and the number of options that will be forfeited prior to the completion of their vesting requirements. Application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different estimates of the fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

For the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the non-cash stock-based compensation expense included in Selling and Administrative Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income was $3.5 million and $3.1 million before provision for income taxes.taxes, respectively. The Company recorded a tax benefit of approximately $1.4 million and $1.2 million related to the aforementioned stock-based compensation expense. Theexpenses. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the stock-based compensation expense,expenses, net of taxes, reduced net income by $2.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively or $0.08 per diluted share.share for both periods.

The following table shows on a pro forma basis the effect on net income and earnings per share for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 had compensation cost for the stock-based compensation plans been determined based upon the fair value at grant in accordance with SFAS No. 123R:

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  Year Ended December, 31   Year Ended
December, 31
2005
 
      2005           2004     

Net Income, as reported

  $40,819   $29,997   $40,819 

Pro Forma Compensation Charge

   (1,543)   (897)   (1,543)
            

Pro Forma Net Income

  $39,276   $29,100   $39,276 
            

Earnings Per Share:

      

Basic—as reported

  $1.65   $1.23   $1.65 

Basic—pro forma

   1.59    1.20    1.59 

Diluted—as reported

   1.61    1.21    1.61 

Diluted—pro forma

   1.55    1.17    1.55 

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The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2006 2005 2004   2007 2006 2005 

Expected term (in years)

  5.2  5.5  7.5   5.0  5.2  5.5 

Expected volatility

  30.1% 37.8% 30.4%  29.6% 30.1% 37.8%

Expected dividend yields

  2.0% 2.3% 2.4%  2.3% 2.0% 2.3%

Risk-free interest rates

  4.4% 3.9% 3.4%  4.6% 4.4% 3.9%

The Company monitors option exercise behavior to determine the appropriate homogenous groups for estimation purposes. Currently, the Company’s option activity is separated into two categories: directors and employees. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercised and is based on historical experience, giving consideration to the option terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Expected stock volatility is based on historical stock price volatility

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of the Company and the risk free interest rates are based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect on the date of the option grant for the estimated period the options will be outstanding. The expected dividend yield is based upon the current dividend annualized as a percentage of the grant exercise price.

The weighted average fair value per share of grants at grant dates werewas $8.46, $8.37 $7.75 and $4.93$7.75 during the years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, which includes an estimated forfeiture rate of 5% to 10%. In 2006, the total fair value of stock options vested before estimated forfeitures was $3.3 million.respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2005,September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“SFAS No. 154”), a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes”, and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements”. SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. Previously, most voluntary changes in accounting principles required recognition via a cumulative effect adjustment within net income of the period of the change. SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005; however, the Statement does not change the transition provisions of any existing accounting pronouncements. The adoption of SFAS No. 154 did not have an effect on the Company’s financial condition, or results of operations.

In July 2006, FASB issued FASB Interpretation Number 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN48”) an Interpretation of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. The Company must determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Once it is determined that a position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the position is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. FIN 48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to SFAS No. 109. The interpretation clearly scopes out income tax positions related to SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies”. The Company will adopt the provisions of this statement beginning in the first quarter of 2007. The Company is currently completing its assessment of the impact of the adoption FIN 48, but does not expect that it will have a material effect on its financial condition, or results of operations.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements,” (“SAB No. 108”). SAB No. 108 provides guidance regarding the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of materiality assessments. The method established by SAB No. 108 requires each of the Company’s financial statements and the related financial statement disclosures to be considered when quantifying and assessing the materiality of the misstatement. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006 and applies to the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The adoption of SAB No. 108 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement”Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No.157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We doThe Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial condition, or results of operations.

In July 2006, theFebruary 2007, FASB issued Staff Position SFAS No. 13-2, “Accounting159, “The Fair Value Option for a Change or Projected Change in the Timing of Cash Flows Relating to Income Taxes Generated by a Leveraged Lease Transaction,”Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FSP SFAS No. 13-2”159”) to amend SFAS

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No. 13, “Accounting for Leases”, to require annual reviews of the timing of income tax cash flows generated by leveraged lease transactions or more frequent reviews if events or changes in circumstances indicate that a change in timing has occurred or is projected to occur. FSP. SFAS No. 13-2 requires recalculations159 permits entities to choose to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be performed and all assumptions to be updated if the projected timing of the income tax cash flows is revised during the lease term. FSPmeasured at fair value. SFAS No. 13-2159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after DecemberNovember 15, 2006.2007. The Company will adopt FSP SFAS No. 13-2 effective January 1, 2007, and does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a significant effect on its financial condition, or results of operations.

In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations”, and SFAS No. 160, “Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements”, an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51. These new standards will significantly change the accounting for and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. SFAS Nos. 141(R) and 160 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS Nos. 141(R) and 160 will have on its financial condition and results of operations. We expect the impact to be limited to any business combination transactions that occur after December 31, 2008.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions in determining reported amounts of assets and liabilities,

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disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during each period presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates included in the financial statements are the future cash flows and fair values used to determine the recoverability of the rental equipment’s carrying value, the various assets’ useful lives and residual values, and the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications did not affect total revenues, operating income or net income.

 

NOTE 3.FINANCED LEASE RECEIVABLES

The Company has entered into sales type leases to finance certain equipment salesales to customers. The lease agreements have a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term. The minimum lease payments receivable and the net investment included in accounts receivable for such leases are as follows:

 

(in thousands)  December 31,   December 31, 
  2006 2005   2007 2006 

Gross minimum lease payments receivable

  $4,588  $9,605   $3,114  $4,588 

Less—unearned interest

   (747)  (770)   (430)  (747)
              

Net investment in sales type lease receivables

  $3,841  $8,835   $2,684  $3,841 

As of December 31, 2006,2007, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases to be received in 20072008 and thereafter are as follows:

 

(in thousands)    

Year Ended December 31,

  

2007

  $3,071

2008

   837

2009

   377

2010

   216

2011

   87

2012 and thereafter

   —  
    

Total minimum future lease payments

  $4,588

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(in thousands)    

Year Ended December 31,

  

2008

  $2,287

2009

   504

2010

   269

2011

   44

2012

   10

2013 and thereafter

   —  
    

Total minimum future lease payments

   $3,114

 

NOTE 4.NOTES PAYABLE

Notes Payable consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)  December 31,  December 31,
  2006  2005  2007  2006

Senior Notes

  $60,000  $60,000

5.08% Senior Notes due in 2011

  $48,000  $60,000

Unsecured Revolving Lines of Credit

   105,557   103,232   149,729   105,557
            
  $165,557  $163,232  $197,729  $165,557

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Senior Notes

In June 2004, the Company completed a private placement of $60.0 million of 5.08% senior notes (“Notes”) due in 2011. Interest on these Notes is due semi-annually in arrears and the principal is due in five equal annual installments commencingwith first payment made on June 2, 2007. Among other restrictions, the Note Agreement, under which the Notes were sold, requires the Company to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, funded debt to EBITDA ratios and rolling fixed charge ratios relative to EBITDA similar to the $190.0 million unsecured line of credit agreement described below. At December 31, 2006,2007, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Note Agreement.

Revolving Lines of Credit

In July 2005, the Company increased its unsecured line of credit agreement (the “Agreement”) from $130.0 million to $190.0 million and extended the Agreementterm of the credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) through June 30, 2008. The Company increased its borrowings under this line by $48.0 million during 2007, and at December 31, 2007 the outstanding borrowings under this line were $149.5 million. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay interest at the prime rate or, at the Company’s election, at other rate options available under the Agreement. In addition, the Company pays a commitment fee on the daily average unused portion of the available line. Among other restrictions, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to (1) maintain a minimum net worth of $127.5 million plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to December 31, 2003 plus 90% of the gross proceeds of any new stock issuance proceeds (restricted equity at December 31, 2006 was $190.2 million), (2) not to exceed certain funded debt to EBITDA (income from operations plus depreciation and amortization as defined in the Agreement) ratios during specified periods of the Agreement and (3) not to exceed certain rolling fixed charge coverage ratios relative to EBITDA during specified periods of the Agreement. In addition to the $190.0 million unsecured line of credit, the Company extended its $5.0 million revolving line of credit (at prime rate) related to its cash management services through June 30, 2008. to:

(1)maintain a minimum net worth of $127.5 million plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to December 31, 2003 plus 90% of the gross proceeds of any new stock issuance proceeds, which was $215.4 million at December 31, 2007 (at December 31, 2007 actual was $242.2 million);

(2)maintain a leverage ratio of funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) not to exceed 2.25 during specified periods (at December 31, 2007 the ratio was 1.43); and

(3)maintain a fixed charge coverage of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) to fixed charges of at least 2.00 during specified periods (at December 31, 2007 the ratio was 3.22).

At December 31, 2006,2007, the Company was in compliance with allthese covenants. There are no anticipated trends that the Company is aware of that would indicate non-compliance with these covenants, relatedthough, significant deterioration in our financial performance could impact the Company’s ability to the Agreementcomply with these covenants and has the capacity to borrow up to an additional $89.4$45.3 million under the existing bank lines of credit.

The following information relates to the lines of credit for each of the following periods:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2006   2005       2007         2006     

Maximum amount outstanding

  $136,893   $109,645   $149,729  $136,893 

Average amount outstanding

  $117,621   $99,828   $127,804  $117,621 

Weighted average interest rate, during the period

   6.47%   4.74%   6.18%  6.47%

Weighted average interest rate, end of period

   6.31%   5.17%   6.01%  6.31%

Prime interest rate, end of period

   8.25%   7.25%   7.25%  8.25%

 

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NOTE 5.INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

(in thousands)  Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,
  2006  2005  2004  2007  2006  2005

Current

  $16,135  $21,188  $3,549  $16,228  $16,135  $21,188

Deferred

   8,074   3,461   15,294   11,109   8,074   3,461
                  
  $24,209  $24,649  $18,843  $27,337  $24,209  $24,649

The reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2006 2005 2004   2007 2006 2005 

Federal statutory rate

  35.0% 35.0% 35.0%  35.0% 35.0% 35.0%

State taxes, net of federal benefit

  2.3  2.6  3.4   4.2  2.3  2.6 

Other

  (0.4) (0.1) 0.1   —    (0.4) (0.1)
                    
  36.9% 37.5% 38.5%  39.2% 36.9% 37.5%

The following table shows the deferred income taxes related to the temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and the respective amounts included in “Deferred Income Taxes, net” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

(in thousands)  December 31,  December 31,
  2006  2005  2007  2006

Deferred Tax Liabilities:

        

Accelerated Depreciation

  $108,718  $100,026  $120,870  $108,718

Prepaid Costs Currently Deductible

   4,713 2   4,429   5,243   4,713

Other

   1,111   4,193   1,263   1,111
            

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

   114,542   108,648   127,376   114,542

Deferred Tax Assets:

        

Accrued Costs Not Yet Deductible

   4,555   3,979   5,322   4,555

Deferred Revenues

   2,799   3,552   2,035   2,799

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

   389   393   543   389

Other

   2,446   2,286   3,590   2,446
            

Total Deferred Tax Assets

   10,189   10,210   11,490   10,189
            

Deferred Income Taxes, net

  $104,353  $98,438  $115,886  $104,353

In 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005 the Company obtained aan excess tax benefit of $1,380,000, $1,047,000 $1,282,000 and $816,000$1,282,000 respectively, from the exercise of non-qualified options and early disposition of stock obtained through the exercise of incentive stock options by employees. The tax benefit was recorded as common stock in conjunction with the proceeds received from the exercise of the stock options.

NOTE 6.BENEFIT PLANS

Stock Option Plans

McGrath RentCorpIn July 2006, FASB issued FASB Interpretation Number 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN48”) an Interpretation of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. Previously, the Company had accounted for tax contingencies in accordance SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies”. As required by FIN 48, which clarifies SFAS No. 109, the Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a 1998 Stock Option Plan (the “1998 Plan”), effective March 9, 1998, as amended, under which 4,000,000 shares were reserved for the grant of options to purchase common stock to directors, officers, key employees and advisors of McGrath RentCorp. The plan provides for the award of options at a price not less than the fair market value of the stock as determined by the Board of Directors on the date the options are granted. As of December 31, 2006, 3,650,500 options have been granted with exercise prices ranging from $7.81 to $31.28, options have been exercised for the purchase of 1,243,381 shares, optionstax position only after

 

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determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. At January 1, 2007, the Company applied FIN 48 to all tax positions for 391,900which the statute of limitations remained open and determined there were no material unrecognized tax benefits as of that date. In addition, there have been no material changes in unrecognized benefits since January 1, 2007. As a result, the adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, or results of operation.

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require the application of significant judgment. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2003.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes for all periods presented. Such interest and penalties were not significant.

NOTE 6.BENEFIT PLANS

Stock Plans

The Company adopted the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”), effective June 6, 2007, under which 1,875,000 shares of common stock of the Company, plus the number of shares that remain available for grants of awards under the Company’s 1998 Stock Option Plan (the “1998 Plan”) and those shares that become available as a result of forfeiture, termination, or expiration of awards previously granted under the 1998 Plan, are reserved for the grant of awards to its employees, directors and consultants to acquire common stock of the Company. The awards have a maximum term of 10 years. Options under the 2007 Plan are granted at an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The 2007 Plan replaces the Company’s 1998 Plan and the 2000 Long-Term Bonus Plan (the “2000 Plan”). The 2000 Plan, under which no awards have been granted, only provided for the grant of stock bonuses to officers and key employees.

As of December 31, 2007, a cumulative total of 4,224,500 shares subject to options have been granted with exercise prices ranging from $7.81 to $34.28. Of these, options have been exercised for the purchase of 1,528,654 shares, while options for 522,500 shares have been terminated, and options for 2,015,2192,173,346 shares remain outstanding under the 1998 Plan.stock plans. Most of these options vest over 5five years and expire 10ten years after grant. To date, no options have been issued to any of McGrath RentCorp’s non-employee advisors. As of December 31, 2006, 741,400 options remained2007, 2,173,000 shares remain available to issuefor issuance of awards under the 1998 plan.

McGrath RentCorp adopted a 1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “1987 Plan”), effective December 14, 1987, under which options to purchase common stock may be granted to officers and key employees of McGrath RentCorp. The plan provides for the award of options at a price not less than the fair market value of the stock as determined by the Board of Directors on the date the options are granted. The options vest over 9.3 years and expire 10 years after grant. The 1987 Plan expired in December 1997 and no further options can be issued under this plan. As of December 31, 2006, no options remain outstanding under this plan.plans.

Option activity and options exercisable including the weighted average exercise price for the three years ended December 31, 20062007 are as follows:

 

  Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,
  2006  2005  2004  2007  2006  2005
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Options outstanding at January 1,

  1,852,054  $17.30  1,481,604  $13.27  1,201,480  $10.34  2,015,219  $20.72  1,852,054  $17.30  1,481,604  $13.27

Options granted during the year

  486,500   29.28  686,000   23.48  650,000   16.82  574,000   31.27  486,500   29.28  686,000   23.48

Options exercised during the year

  (280,855)  12.78  (290,550)  11.44  (300,776)  9.36  (285,273)  14.70  (280,855)  12.78  (290,550)  11.44

Options terminated during the year

  (42,450)  22.24  (25,000)  20.11  (69,100)  11.38  (130,600)  20.54  (42,450)  22.24  (25,000)  20.11
                              

Options outstanding at December 31,

  2,015,219   20.72  1,852,054   17.30  1,481,604   13.27  2,173,346   24.30  2,015,219   20.72  1,852,054   17.30
                              

Options exercisable at December 31,

  825,944   17.87  515,904   11.99  451,304   10.39  952,846   20.56  825,944   17.87  515,904   11.99

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The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options areis calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $3.2 million and 2005 was $20.0 million, respectively, and $19.4 million, having a weighted average remaining contract life of 7.656.73 years and 7.897.65 years, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $4.9 million and 2005 was $10.5 million, respectively, and $8.2 million, having a weighted average remaining contract life of 6.926.56 years and 6.056.92 years, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under ourthe Company’s stock option plans was $4.1 million, $4.0 million $2.9 million and $2.0$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, respectively, determined as of the date of option exercise. As of December 31, 2006,2007, there was approximately $6.7$7.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under our option plan,stock plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.23.0 years.

The following table indicates the options outstanding and options exercisable by exercise price with the weighted average remaining contractual life for the options outstanding and the weighted average exercise price at December 31, 2006:2007:

 

   Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Exercise Price 

Number
Outstanding at
December 31,

2006

 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Number
Exercisable at
December 31,
2006
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 5 –10 79,800 3.59 $9.01 79,800 $9.01
  10 –15 361,100 5.82  11.82 233,425  11.90
  15 –20 385,400 7.26  15.71 145,050  15.57
  20 –25 590,419 8.09  22.27 255,669  22.26
  25 –30 593,500 9.22  29.32 112,000  29.56
  30 –35 5,000 9.92  31.28 —    —  
       
  5 – 35 2,015,219 7.65  20.72 825,944  17.87

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   Options Outstanding Options Exercisable

Exercise Price

 Number
Outstanding at
December 31,

2007
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Number
Exercisable at
December 31,
2007
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 5 –10 55,200 2.56 $9.02 55,200 $9.02
  10 –15 211,677 5.00  11.94 175,802  11.97
  15 –20 268,550 6.34  15.71 153,300  15.51
  20 –25 503,869 7.09  22.27 294,719  22.25
  25 –30 604,050 8.03  29.34 272,825  29.41
  30 –35 530,000 6.25  31.39 1,000  31.28
       
  5 – 35 2,173,346 6.73  24.30 952,846  20.56

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In 1985, McGrath RentCorpthe Company established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Under the terms of the plan, as amended, McGrath RentCorpthe Company makes annual contributions in the form of cash or common stock of McGrath RentCorp to a trust for the benefit of eligible employees. The amount of the contribution is determined annually by the Board of Directors. Contributions are expensed in the year approved and were $1,400,000 for 2007 and $1,300,000 for 2006each of2006 and 2005 and $975,000 for 2004.2005.

Long Term-Term Bonus Plans

In 1991, the Board of Directors adopted a Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan (the “1990 LTB Plan”) under which shares of common stock could be granted to officers and key employees. The stock bonuses granted under the 1990 LTB Plan are evidenced by written Stock Bonus Agreementsstock bonus agreements covering specified performance periods. The 1990 LTB Plan provided for the grant of stock bonuses upon achievement of certain financial goals during a specified period. Stock bonuses earned under the 1990 LTB Plan vested over four years from the grant date contingent on the employee’s continued employment with the Company. As of December 31, 2006,2007, a cumulative total of 420,486 shares of common stock had been granted, of which all shares are vested. The 1990 LTB Plan expired in December 1999 and no further grants of common stock can occur under the 1990 LTB Plan. In 2000, the Board of Directors adopted a Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan (the “2000 LTB Plan”) under which 800,000 shares of common stock were reserved for grant to officers and key employees. The terms of the 2000 LTB Plan are the same as the 1990 Plan described above. As of December 31, 2006,2007, no shares of common stock had yet been granted or vested under the 2000 LTB Plan. Compensation expense for 2006,in 2005 and 2004 under the plans was $0, $44,000, and $57,000, respectively, and iswas based on a combination of the anticipated number of shares to be granted, the amount of vested shares

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previously issued and fluctuations in market price of the Company’s common stock. There was no compensation expense under these plans in 2007 and 2006. As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 there were no unvested shares. There were 2,692 unvested shares at December 31, 2004 withand the related weighted average grant-date fair value of $18.76 per share.2007 Plan replaced the 2000 Plan and no additional grants will be made under this plan.

401(k) Plans

In 1995, McGrath RentCorp established a contributory retirement plan, the McGrath RentCorp 401(k) Plan, as amended, covering eligible employees of McGrath RentCorp with at least three months of service. The McGrath RentCorp 401(k) Plan provides that each participant may annually contribute an elected percentage of his or her salary, not to exceed the statutory limit. McGrath RentCorp, at its discretion, may make matching contributions; however, no contributions have been made to date under this plan.

In 1997, Enviroplex established a contributory retirement plan, the Enviroplex 401(k) Plan, as amended, covering eligible employees of Enviroplex with at least three months of service. The Enviroplex 401(k) Plan provides that each participant may annually contribute an elected percentage of his or her salary, not to exceed the statutory limit. Enviroplex at its discretion may make a matching contribution. Enviroplex made contributions of $31,000, $32,000 and $35,000 in 2007, 2006 and $29,000 in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

 

NOTE 7.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

In February 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split to be effective March 25, 2005. All share and per share information in the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflects this stock split.

From time to time, the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. These purchases are made in the over-the-counter market (NASDAQ) and/or through large block transactions at such repurchase price as the officers deem appropriate and desirable on behalf of the Company. All shares repurchased by the Company are canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares of common stock. During 2007 and 2006, the Company repurchased 797,643 and 22,733 shares of common stock for an aggregate repurchase price of $20,188,000 and $526,000 or an average price of $25.31 and $23.14 per share.share, respectively. During 2005 and 2004 there were no repurchases of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, 1,977,2672007, a total of 1,179,624 shares remain authorized for repurchase.

 

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NOTE 8.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company leases certain facilities under various operating leases. Most of the lease agreements provide the Company with the option of renewing its lease at the end of the lease term, at the fair rental value. In most cases, management expects that in the normal course of business facility leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Minimum payments under these leases, exclusive of property taxes and insurance, are as follows:

 

(in thousands)        

Year Ended December 31,

    

2007

  $774

2008

   723  $838

2009

   128   153

2010

   128   143

2011 (no lease terms extend beyond 2010)

   —     —  
      
  $1,753  $1,134

Rent expense was $1,128,000, $873,000 and $779,000 in 2007, 2006 and $436,000 in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

The Company is involved in various lawsuits and routine claims arising out of the normal course of its business. The Company maintains insurance coverage for its operations and employees with appropriate aggregate, per occurrence and deductible limits as the Company reasonably determines necessary or prudent with current operations and historical experience. The major policies include coverage for property, general liability, auto, directors and officers, health, and workers’ compensation insurances. In the opinion of management, the ultimate amount of liability not covered by insurance, if any, under any pending litigation and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or operating results of the Company.

 

NOTE 9.ACQUISITION

In May 2004, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Technology Rentals & Services (“TRS”), a division of CIT Group Inc. in order to facilitate the growth of the electronics business. Based in Grapevine, Texas (Dallas Area), TRS was similar to the Company’s existing electronic test equipment rental business, RenTelco, and was one of the leading providers of general purpose and communications test equipment for rent or sale in North America. The transaction was completed on June 2, 2004, for cash consideration of $120.2 million, including expenses of $0.6 million. The Company financed the acquisition from a revolving line of credit facility with its banks and $60 million in fixed-rate senior notes. Since June 2, 2004, TRS’ results have been included in the Consolidated Statements of Income, and since that date, the combined electronics business has operated under the name TRS-RenTelco.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to TRS’ net tangible assets based upon their fair value as of the date of the transaction. Based upon the allocation of the purchase price and management’s estimate of fair value based upon an independent valuation, the purchase price allocation was as follows:

(in thousands)     

Rental Equipment

  $107,642 

Accounts Receivable, net

   13,579 

Property, Plant and Equipment

   1,228 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

   (595)

Deferred Income

   (1,645)
     

Total Purchase Price

  $120,209 

An independent valuation of the purchased assets was performed to assist in determining the fair value of each identifiable tangible and intangible asset and in allocating the purchase price among the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Standard valuation procedures and techniques were utilized in determining the fair values. The results of the valuation indicated that the value of intangible assets was insignificant.

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NOTE 9.ACQUISITION

NOTE 10.    SEGMENT REPORTINGIn November 2007, the Company purchased the remaining minority interest in Enviroplex, a classroom manufacturing business selling modular classrooms in California. The stock purchase was for $3.8 million in cash and increased the Company’s ownership of Enviroplex from 81.1% to 100%. The purchase was accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141 “Business Combinations”, with the purchased assets and assumed liabilities recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. With the exception of land, the assets and liabilities acquired had a cost basis that approximated fair value. The cost basis of the Enviroplex land was increased by $0.2 million to reflect estimated fair value.

NOTE 10.    SEGMENTREPORTING

SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” establishes annual and interim reporting standards for an enterprise’s operating segments and related disclosures about its products, services, geographic areas and major customers. In accordance with SFAS No. 131, the Company’s three reportable segments are Mobile Modular, Management Corporation (Modulars), TRS-RenTelco (Electronics), and Enviroplex. The operations of each of these segments are described in Note 1. Organization and Business, and the accounting policies of the segments are described in Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies. Management focuses on several key measures to evaluate and assess each segment’s performance including rental revenue growth, gross margin, and income before provision for income taxes. As a separate corporate entity, Enviroplex revenues and expenses are separately maintained from ModularsMobile Modular and Electronics.TRS-RenTelco. Excluding interest expense, allocations of revenue and expense not directly associated with Modulars or Electronicsone of these segments are generally allocated to these segmentsMobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco, based on their pro-rata share of direct revenues. Interest expense is allocated between ModularsMobile Modular and ElectronicsTRS-RenTelco based on their pro-rata share of average rental equipment, accounts receivable, deferred income and customer security deposits. The Company does not report total assets by business segment. Summarized financial information for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004,2005, for the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following table:

 

SEGMENT DATA  Modulars Electronics Enviroplex1 Consolidated  Mobile Modular TRS-RenTelco Enviroplex1 Consolidated
(in thousands)     
(dollar amounts in thousands)     

Year Ended December 31,

          

2006

     

2007

     

Rental Revenues

  $91,124  $77,816  $—    $168,940  $100,541  $84,776  $—    $185,317

Rental Related Services Revenues

   29,913   1,686   —     31,599   32,982   1,731   —     34,713

Sales and Other Revenues

   34,938   19,196   12,393   66,527   30,003   19,727   10,649   60,379

Total Revenues

   155,975   98,698   12,393   267,066   163,526   106,234   10,649   280,409

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   10,898   34,455   —     45,353   12,383   39,259   —     51,642

Gross Profit

   76,252   41,642   3,932   121,826   83,777   43,643   3,136   130,556

Interest Expense (Income) Allocation

   7,907   3,385   (532)  10,760   7,575   3,705   (561)  10,719

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   43,439   19,827   2,301   65,567   49,164   19,730   917   69,811

Rental Equipment Acquisitions

   53,196   51,336   —     104,532   33,752   68,230   —     101,982

Accounts Receivable, net (period end)

   35,314   19,652   4,868   59,834   40,928   21,777   4,356   67,061

Rental Equipment, at cost (period end)

   451,828   186,673   —     638,501   475,077   232,349   —     707,426

Rental Equipment, net book value (period end)

   343,590   107,752   —     451,342   358,017   127,997   —     486,014

Utilization (period end)2

   81.4%  66.4%     82.8%  69.3%  

Average Utilization2

   82.9%  69.6%    82.3%  68.3% 

 

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SEGMENT DATA(Continued)   Modulars   Electronics   Enviroplex1   Consolidated   Mobile Modular   TRS-RenTelco   Enviroplex1   Consolidated
(in thousands)     
(dollar amounts in thousands)     

Year Ended December 31,

          

2006

     

Rental Revenues

  $91,124  $77,816  $—    $168,940

Rental Related Services Revenues

   29,913   1,686   —     31,599

Sales and Other Revenues

   34,938   19,196   12,393   66,527

Total Revenues

   155,975   98,698   12,393   267,066

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   10,898   34,455   —     45,353

Gross Profit

   76,252   41,642   3,932   121,826

Interest Expense (Income) Allocation

   7,907   3,385   (532)  10,760

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   43,439   19,827   2,301   65,567

Rental Equipment Acquisitions

   53,196   51,336   —     104,532

Accounts Receivable, net (period end)

   35,314   19,652   4,868   59,834

Rental Equipment, at cost (period end)

   451,828   186,673   —     638,501

Rental Equipment, net book value (period end)

   343,590   107,752   —     451,342

Utilization (period end)2

   81.4%  66.4%  

Average Utilization2

   82.9%  69.6%  

2005

          

Rental Revenues

  $81,180  $71,136  $—    $152,316  $81,180  $71,136  $—    $152,316

Rental Related Services Revenues

   25,053   1,407   —     26,460   25,053   1,407   —     26,460

Sales and Other Revenues

   49,732   33,110   10,562   93,404   49,732   33,110   10,562   93,404

Total Revenues

   155,965   105,653   10,562   272,180   155,965   105,653   10,562   272,180

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   9,587   34,591   —     44,178   9,587   34,591   —     44,178

Gross Profit

   72,741   37,042   3,656   113,439   72,741   37,042   3,656   113,439

Interest Expense (Income) Allocation

   5,679   2,475   (264)  7,890   5,679   2,475   (264)  7,890

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   46,794   17,211   1,725   65,730   46,794   17,211   1,725   65,730

Rental Equipment Acquisitions

   77,174   37,393   —     114,567   77,174   37,393   —     114,567

Accounts Receivable, net (period end)

   36,069   23,291   4,342   63,702   36,069   23,291   4,342   63,702

Rental Equipment, at cost (period end)

   408,227   154,708   —     562,935   408,227   154,708   —     562,935

Rental Equipment, net book value (period end)

   307,822   98,611   —     406,433   307,822   98,611   —     406,433

Utilization (period end)2

   83.5%  68.9%     83.5%  68.9%  

Average Utilization2

   84.9%  66.2%     84.9%  66.2% 

2004

     

Rental Revenues

  $71,460  $48,898  $—    $120,358

Rental Related Services Revenues

   22,142   1,205   —     23,347

Sales and Other Revenues

   28,061   21,500   9,254   58,815

Total Revenues

   121,663   71,603   9,254   202,520

Depreciation of Rental Equipment

   8,374   24,052   —     32,426

Gross Profit

   59,812   25,986   1,983   87,781

Interest Expense (Income) Allocation

   3,947   1,412   (171)  5,188

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

   37,850   10,718   320   48,888

Rental Equipment Acquisitions

   44,679   132,379   —     177,058

Accounts Receivable, net (period end)

   28,237   22,558   3,051   53,846

Rental Equipment, at cost (period end)

   339,537   149,437   —     488,974

Rental Equipment, net book value (period end)

   245,924   111,864   —     357,788

Utilization (period end)2

   86.1%  61.6%  

Average Utilization2

   85.6%  61.7%% 
1 Gross Enviroplex sales revenues were $11,755,000, $15,017,000 and $17,418,000 in 2007, 2006 and $14,350,000 in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively, which includes inter-segment sales to MMMCMobile Modular of $1,106,000, $2,624,000 $6,856,000 and $5,096,000,$6,856,000, which are eliminated in consolidation.

 

2 Utilization is calculated each month by dividing the cost of rental equipment on rent by the total cost of rental equipment excluding new equipment inventory and accessory equipment. The average utilization for the period is calculated using the average costs of rental equipment.

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during 2007, 2006 2005 and 2004.2005. In addition, total foreign country customers and operations accounted for less than 10% of the Company’s revenues and long-lived assets for the same periods.

 

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NOTE 11.    QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION(unaudited)

NOTE 11.    QUARTERLYFINANCIAL INFORMATION(unaudited)

Quarterly financial information for each of the two years ended December 31, 20062007 is summarized below:

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2006  2007
  First  Second  Third  Fourth  Year  First  Second  Third  Fourth  Year

Operations Data

                    

Rental Revenues

  $39,671  $41,168  $43,896  $44,205  $168,940  $43,308  $44,995  $47,659  $49,355  $185,317

Total Revenues

   57,856   60,673   77,875   70,662   267,066   60,753   67,447   80,751   71,458   280,409

Gross Profit

   26,703   26,289   35,510   33,324   121,826   29,517   30,352   35,391   35,296   130,556

Income from Operations

   15,149   15,487   24,232   21,459   76,327   17,869   17,745   22,283   22,633   80,530

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes

   12,796   12,714   21,273   18,784   65,567   15,248   14,913   19,621   20,029   69,811

Net Income

   7,837   8,669   12,675   11,879   41,078   9,328   9,085   11,877   12,120   42,410

Earnings Per Share:

                    

Basic

  $0.32  $0.35  $0.51  $0.48  $1.65  $0.37  $0.36  $0.47  $0.48  $1.68

Diluted

  $0.31  $0.34  $0.50  $0.47  $1.63  $0.37  $0.36  $0.46  $0.48  $1.67

Dividends Declared Per Share

  $0.16  $0.16  $0.16  $0.16  $0.64  $0.18  $0.18  $0.18  $0.18  $0.72

Shares Used in Per Share Calculations:

                    

Basic

   24,866   24,956   24,960   25,008   24,948   25,114   25,233   25,342   25,235   25,231

Diluted

   25,604   25,209   25,152   25,313   25,231   25,387   25,491   25,607   25,373   25,443

Balance Sheet Data

                    

Rental Equipment, net

  $425,488  $442,600  $445,224  $451,342  $451,342  $462,910  $474,407  $481,335  $486,014  $486,014

Total Assets

   548,613   570,740   584,234   585,542   585,542   597,439   614,309   642,311   642,206   642,206

Notes Payable

   176,500   189,500   178,057   165,557   165,557   174,217   185,981   184,500   197,729   197,729

Shareholders’ Equity

   204,983   210,604   219,548   230,792   230,792   238,313   246,575   255,663   244,031   244,031
  2005  2006
  First  Second  Third  Fourth  Year  First  Second  Third  Fourth  Year

Operations Data

                    

Rental Revenues

  $35,959  $36,801  $39,240  $40,316  $152,316  $39,671  $41,168  $43,896  $44,205  $168,940

Total Revenues

   52,938   63,865   77,762   77,615   272,180   57,856   60,673   77,875   70,662   267,066

Gross Profit

   22,993   26,619   32,420   31,407   113,439   26,703   26,289   35,510   33,324   121,826

Income from Operations

   13,432   17,199   21,877   21,112   73,620   15,149   15,487   24,232   21,459   76,327

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes

   11,713   15,287   19,782   18,948   65,730   12,796   12,714   21,273   18,784   65,567

Net Income

   7,177   9,466   12,071   12,105   40,819   7,837   8,669   12,675   11,897   41,078

Earnings Per Share:

                    

Basic

  $0.29  $0.38  $0.49  $0.49  $1.65  $0.32  $0.35  $0.51  $0.48  $1.65

Diluted

  $0.29  $0.38  $0.48  $0.47  $1.61  $0.31  $0.34  $0.50  $0.47  $1.63

Dividends Declared Per Share

  $0.14  $0.14  $0.14  $0.14  $0.56  $0.16  $0.16  $0.16  $0.16  $0.64

Shares Used in Per Share Calculations:

                    

Basic

   24,572   24,627   24,678   24,795   24,668   24,866   24,956   24,960   25,008   24,948

Diluted

   25,147   25,226   25,382   25,542   25,331   25,604   25,209   25,152   25,313   25,231

Balance Sheet Data

                    

Rental Equipment, net

  $370,856  $378,379  $391,170  $406,433  $406,433  $425,488  $442,600  $445,224  $451,342  $451,342

Total Assets

   484,515   504,191   529,407   542,438   542,438   548,613   570,740   584,234   585,542   585,542

Notes Payable

   156,676   166,000   154,623   163,232   163,232   176,500   189,500   178,057   165,557   165,557

Shareholders’ Equity

   171,577   178,326   188,933   198,469   198,469   204,983   210,604   219,548   230,792   230,792

 

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ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

 

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLSCONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.    The Company’s Management under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) are responsible for establishing and maintaining “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) for the Company. Based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2006,2007, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in this Annual Report on Form 10-K was (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.During the last quarter of the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2006,2007, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls.A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and the CEO and CFO have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective at the “reasonable assurance” level.

Management’s Assessment of Internal Control.Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006,2007, is discussed in the Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting included on page 44.49.

 

ITEM 9B.    OTHEROTHER INFORMATION.

None.

 

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ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS,DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to McGrath RentCorp’s definitive Proxy Statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 2007,4, 2008, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than April 30, 2007.29, 2008.

 

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVEEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to McGrath RentCorp’s definitive Proxy Statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 2007,4, 2008, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than April 30, 2007.29, 2008.

 

ITEM 12.    SECURITYSECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.MANAGEMENT AND RELATED   STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to McGrath RentCorp’s definitive Proxy Statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 2007,4, 2008, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than April 30, 2007.29, 2008.

 

ITEM 13.    CERTAINCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to McGrath RentCorp’s definitive Proxy Statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 2007,4, 2008, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than April 30, 2007.29, 2008.

 

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPALPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to McGrath RentCorp’s definitive Proxy Statement with respect to its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held June 6, 2007,4, 2008, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than April 30, 2007.29, 2008.

 

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ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS,EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

Index of documents filed as part of this report:

 

1. The following Consolidated Financial Statements of McGrath RentCorp are included in Item 8.

   

Page of this report

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

  4449

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  4550

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

  4550

Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

  4651

Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20062007 and 20052006

  4752

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  4853

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  4954

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005

  5055

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  5156

2.      Financial Statement Schedules. None

  

3.      Exhibits. See Index of Exhibits on page 7075 of this reportreport.

  

Schedules and exhibits required by Article 5 of Regulation S-X other than those listed are omitted because they are not required, are not applicable, or equivalent information has been included in the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, or elsewhere herein.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: March 9, 2007

February 25, 2008
 MCGRATH RENTCORP
 by: 

/s/    Dennis C. Kakures

  

DENNIS C. KAKURES

  

Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 by: 

/s/    Keith E. Pratt

  

KEITH E. PRATT

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 by: 

/s/    David M. Whitney

  

DAVID M. WHITNEY

Vice President and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates as indicated.

 

Name  

Title

 

Date

        /s/     William J. Dawson

        WILLIAM J. DAWSON

  

Director

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Robert C. Hood

        ROBERT C. HOOD

  

Director

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Dennis C. Kakures

        DENNIS C. KAKURES

  Chief Executive Officer, President and Director March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Joan M. McGrath

        JOAN M. McGRATH

  

Director

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Robert P. McGrath

        ROBERT P. McGRATH

  

Chairman of the Board

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Dennis P. Stradford

        DENNIS P. STRADFORD

  

Director

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

        /s/    Ronald H. Zech

        RONALD H. ZECH

  

Director

 March 9, 2007February 25, 2008

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Number

  

Description

  

Method of Filing

3.1

  Articles of Incorporation of McGrath RentCorp  Filed as exhibit 19.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1988 (filed August 14, 1988), and incorporated herein by reference.

3.1.1

  Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of McGrath RentCorp  Filed as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed March 28, 1991 Registration No. 33-39633), and incorporated herein by reference.

3.1.2

  Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of McGrath RentCorp  Filed as exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (filed March 31, 1998), incorporated herein by reference.

3.2

  Amended and Restated By-Laws of McGrath RentCorp, as amended and restated on April 1, 2003December 28, 2007  Filed as exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 20038-K (filed April 30, 2003)December 28, 2007), incorporated herein by reference.

4.1

  Note Purchase Agreement  Filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 (filed November 12, 1998), and incorporated herein by reference.

4.1.1

  Schedule of Notes with Sample Note  Filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 (filed August 11, 1998), and incorporated herein by reference.

4.2

  Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement between the Company and Prudential Investment Management, Inc., as placement agent, dated June 2, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.2.1

  Amendment to Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement between the Company and Prudential Investment Management, Inc., as placement agent, effective as of July 11, 2005.  Filed as exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed July 15, 2005) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.3

  Multiparty Guaranty between Enviroplex, Inc., Mobile Modular Management Corporation, Prudential Investment Management, Inc., and such other parties that become Guarantors thereunder, dated June 2, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.3.1

  Release from Obligations (TRS-RenTelco Inc.) related to the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated June 2, 2004 by and among the Company, certain parties thereto, and Prudential Investment Management, Inc.  Filed as exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed August 3, 2006) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.4

  Indemnity, Contribution and Subordination Agreement between Enviroplex, Inc., Mobile Modular Management Corporation, the Company and such other parties that become Guarantors thereunder, dated June 2, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.5

  Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain banks that are parties thereto, and Union Bank of California, N.A., dated as of May 7, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.5.1

  Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain banks that are parties thereto, and Union Bank of California, N.A., dated as of July 11, 2005.  Filed as exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 15, 2005) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.5.2

  Amendment No. 2 to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among the Company, certain banks that are parties thereto, and Union Bank of California, N.A., dated as of May 28, 2006.  Filed as exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed August 3, 2006) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.6

  $5,000,000 Committed Credit Facility Letter Agreement between the Company and Union Bank of California, N.A., dated May 13, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

4.6.1

  $5,000,000 Committed Credit Facility Letter Agreement between the Company and Union Bank of California, N.A., effective as of July 11, 2005.  Filed as exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed July 15, 2005) and incorporated herein by reference.

70


Number

Description

Method of Filing

4.6.2

  $5,000,000 Credit Line Note, dated May 13, 2004.  Filed as exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 10, 2004) and incorporated herein by reference.

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Number

Description

Method of Filing

4.6.3

  $5,000,000 Credit Line Note, dated July 11, 2005.  Filed as exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed July 15, 2005) and incorporated herein by reference.

10.1

  McGrath RentCorp 1987 Incentive Stock Option PlanFiled as exhibit 19.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1988 (filed August 14, 1988), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.1.1

Exemplar Form of the Incentive Stock Option AgreementFiled as exhibit 19.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1988 (filed August 14, 1988), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.2

McGrath RentCorp 1998 Stock Option Plan as amended and restated on November 22, 2002  Filed as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 (filed March 20, 2003), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.2.1

10.1.1
  Exemplar Incentive Stock Option for Employees Under the 1998 Stock Option Plan  Filed as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 (filed November 12, 1998), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.2.2

10.1.2
  Exemplar Non-Qualified Stock Option for Directors under the 1998 Stock Option Plan  Filed as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 (filed November 12, 1998), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.3

10.2
  Exemplar Form of the Directors, Officers and Other Agents Indemnification Agreements  Filed as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (filed March 18, 2002), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.4

10.3
  Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan  Filed as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 (filed March 28, 1991), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.4.1

10.3.1
  Exemplar Long-Term Stock Bonus Agreement under Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan  Filed as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 (filed March 28, 1991), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.5

10.4
  2000 Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan  Filed as exhibit 10.4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 (filed March 30, 2001), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.5.1

10.4.1
  Exemplar Long-Term Stock Bonus Agreement under 2000 Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan utilized for the 2000-2002 Programs  Filed as exhibit 10.4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 (filed March 30, 2001), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.5.2

10.4.2
  Exemplar Long-Term Stock Bonus Agreement under 2000 Long-Term Stock Bonus Plan utilized for Programs starting in 2001  Filed as exhibit 10.5.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (filed March 18, 2002), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.10

10.5
  McGrath RentCorp Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as amended and restated on September 12, 2003  Filed as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (filed October 30, 2003), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.11

10.6
  McGrath RentCorp Employee Stock Ownership Trust Agreement, as amended and restated on September 12, 2003  Filed as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (filed October 30, 2003), and incorporated herein by reference.

10.7

McGrath RentCorp 2007 Stock Incentive PlanFiled as exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on from 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (filed August 2, 2007), and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7.1Form of 2007 Stock Incentive Plan Stock Option Award and AgreementFiled as exhibit 10.12.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on from 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (filed August 2, 2007), and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7.2Form of 2007 Stock Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Award and AgreementFiled as exhibit 10.12.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on from 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (filed August 2, 2007), and incorporated herein by reference.
21.1

  List of Subsidiaries  Filed herewith.

23

  Written Consent of Grant Thornton LLP  Filed herewith.

31.1

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  Filed herewith.

31.2

  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  Filed herewith.

32.1

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  FiledFurnished herewith.

32.2

  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  FiledFurnished herewith.

 

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