UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||||
For the quarterly period ended | March 31, 2024 | |||||||
OR | ||||||||
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||||
For the transition period from _________ to _________ |
Commission File Number | Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, Principal Executive Office Address, Zip Code and Telephone Number | State of Incorporation | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
001-37665 | HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Delaware | 61-1770902 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8501 Williams Road, | Estero, | Florida | 33928 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(239) | 301-7000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
001-07541 | THE HERTZ CORPORATION | Delaware | 13-1938568 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8501 Williams Road, | Estero, | Florida | 33928 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(239) | 301-7000 |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which Registered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | Common Stock | Par value $0.01 per share | HTZ | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | Warrants to purchase common stock | Each exercisable for one share of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. common stock at an exercise price of $13.80 per share, subject to adjustment | HTZWW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Hertz Corporation | None | None | None |
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.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Yes ☒ No ☐
The Hertz Corporation1 Yes ☐ No ☒
1As a voluntary filer, The Hertz Corporation is not subject to the filing requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). The Hertz Corporation has filed all reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months as if it was subject to such filing requirements.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Yes ☒ No ☐
The Hertz Corporation Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||||||||||||
Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||||
The Hertz Corporation | Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | ||||||||||||||
Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ☐ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Yes ☐ No ☒
The Hertz Corporation Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class | Shares Outstanding as of | April 18, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. | Common Stock, | par value $0.01 per share | 305,812,590 | |||||||||||||||||
The Hertz Corporation(1) | Common Stock, | par value $0.01 per share | 100 | |||||||||||||||||
(1)(100% owned by Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC) | ||||||||||||||||||||
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Index
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Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
The Hertz Corporation and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | ||||||||
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited
(In millions, except par value and share data)
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 465 | $ | 764 | |||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 193 | 152 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle | 287 | 290 | |||||||||
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents | 480 | 442 | |||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | 945 | 1,206 | |||||||||
Receivables: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 238 | 211 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle, net of allowance of $49 and $47, respectively | 975 | 980 | |||||||||
Total receivables, net | 1,213 | 1,191 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 751 | 726 | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles: | |||||||||||
Vehicles | 17,052 | 16,806 | |||||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (2,435) | (2,155) | |||||||||
Total revenue earning vehicles, net | 14,617 | 14,651 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 667 | 671 | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,211 | 2,253 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,862 | 2,863 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 1,044 | 1,044 | |||||||||
Total assets(1) | $ | 24,310 | $ | 24,605 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Accounts payable: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | $ | 632 | $ | 191 | |||||||
Non-vehicle | 502 | 510 | |||||||||
Total accounts payable | 1,134 | 701 | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 883 | 860 | |||||||||
Accrued taxes, net | 177 | 157 | |||||||||
Debt: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 11,846 | 12,242 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle | 3,898 | 3,449 | |||||||||
Total debt | 15,744 | 15,691 | |||||||||
Public Warrants | 367 | 453 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 2,100 | 2,142 | |||||||||
Self-insured liabilities | 473 | 471 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 620 | 1,038 | |||||||||
Total liabilities(1) | 21,498 | 21,513 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 480,430,082 and 479,990,286 shares issued, respectively, and 305,618,038 and 305,178,242 shares outstanding, respectively | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 174,812,044 and 174,812,044 common shares, respectively | (3,430) | (3,430) | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 6,351 | 6,405 | |||||||||
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit) | 174 | 360 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (288) | (248) | |||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,812 | 3,092 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 24,310 | $ | 24,605 |
(1) Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s consolidated total assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 include total assets of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, which can only be used to settle obligations of the VIEs. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s consolidated total liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 include total liabilities of VIEs of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, for which the creditors of the VIEs have no recourse to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. See "Pledges Related to Vehicle Financing" in Note 5, "Debt," for further information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
(In millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 2,080 | $ | 2,047 | |||||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating | 1,366 | 1,221 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | 969 | 381 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | 32 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 162 | 221 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle | 141 | 111 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle | 75 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 216 | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 2 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) on sale of non-vehicle capital assets | — | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of Public Warrants | (86) | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2,661 | 1,985 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (581) | 62 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (provision) benefit | 395 | 134 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 305 | 321 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 305 | 323 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.61) | $ | 0.61 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.61) | $ | 0.61 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Unaudited
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (40) | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (40) | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (226) | $ | 210 | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Unaudited
(In millions)
Preferred Stock Shares | Preferred Stock Amount | Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock Shares | Treasury Stock Amount | Total Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | — | $ | — | 323 | $ | 5 | $ | 6,326 | $ | (256) | $ | (294) | 155 | $ | (3,136) | $ | 2,645 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | 196 | — | — | — | 196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net settlement on vesting of restricted stock | — | — | — | — | (1) | — | — | — | — | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share repurchases | — | — | (5) | — | — | — | — | 6 | (101) | (101) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | — | — | 318 | 5 | 6,346 | (60) | (280) | 161 | (3,237) | 2,774 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock Shares | Preferred Stock Amount | Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock Shares | Treasury Stock Amount | Total Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | — | $ | — | 305 | $ | 5 | $ | 6,405 | $ | 360 | $ | (248) | 175 | $ | (3,430) | $ | 3,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | (186) | — | — | — | (186) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (40) | — | — | (40) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net settlement on vesting of restricted stock | — | — | 1 | — | (2) | — | — | — | — | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation forfeitures(1) | — | — | — | — | (68) | — | — | — | — | (68) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | — | — | 306 | 5 | 6,351 | 174 | (288) | 175 | (3,430) | 2,812 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents former chief executive officer ("CEO") awards forfeited in March 2024. See also Note 9, "Stock-Based Compensation."
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and reserves for revenue earning vehicles, net | 1,070 | 466 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization, non-vehicle | 32 | 35 | |||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount (premium) | 18 | 14 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | 16 | 21 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation forfeitures | (68) | — | |||||||||
Provision for receivables allowance | 31 | 20 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | (414) | (135) | |||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of non-vehicle capital assets | 1 | (162) | |||||||||
Change in fair value of Public Warrants | (86) | 118 | |||||||||
Changes in financial instruments | 6 | 108 | |||||||||
Other | (10) | — | |||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Non-vehicle receivables | (36) | (50) | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (56) | (48) | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 100 | 78 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle accounts payable | (4) | (27) | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 31 | 29 | |||||||||
Accrued taxes, net | 21 | 1 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (100) | (84) | |||||||||
Self-insured liabilities | 4 | (18) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 370 | 562 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles expenditures | (1,904) | (2,824) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of revenue earning vehicles | 1,233 | 1,206 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle capital asset expenditures | (33) | (45) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of non-vehicle capital assets | 3 | 175 | |||||||||
Return of (investment in) equity investments | (2) | — | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (703) | (1,488) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of vehicle debt | 534 | 2,061 | |||||||||
Repayments of vehicle debt | (892) | (1,190) | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of non-vehicle debt | 935 | 425 | |||||||||
Repayments of non-vehicle debt | (490) | (430) | |||||||||
Payment of financing costs | — | (8) | |||||||||
Share repurchases | — | (118) | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Other | (2) | (1) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 85 | 739 | |||||||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | (13) | 11 | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents during the period | (261) | (176) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,206 | 1,418 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 945 | $ | 1,242 | |||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||||||
Interest, net of amounts capitalized: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | $ | 121 | $ | 96 | |||||||
Non-vehicle | 58 | 36 | |||||||||
Income taxes, net of refunds | 12 | 11 | |||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash information: | |||||||||||
Purchases of revenue earning vehicles included in accounts payable, net of incentives | $ | 550 | $ | 148 | |||||||
Sales of revenue earning vehicles included in vehicle receivables | 156 | 117 | |||||||||
Purchases of non-vehicle capital assets included in accounts payable | 16 | — | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles and non-vehicle capital assets acquired through finance lease | 13 | 12 | |||||||||
Accrual for purchases of treasury shares | — | 4 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited
(In millions, except par value and share data)
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 465 | $ | 764 | |||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 193 | 152 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle | 287 | 290 | |||||||||
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents | 480 | 442 | |||||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | 945 | 1,206 | |||||||||
Receivables: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 238 | 211 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle, net of allowance of $49 and $47, respectively | 975 | 980 | |||||||||
Total receivables, net | 1,213 | 1,191 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 750 | 725 | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles: | |||||||||||
Vehicles | 17,052 | 16,806 | |||||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (2,435) | (2,155) | |||||||||
Total revenue earning vehicles, net | 14,617 | 14,651 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 667 | 671 | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,211 | 2,253 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,862 | 2,863 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 1,044 | 1,044 | |||||||||
Total assets(1) | $ | 24,309 | $ | 24,604 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | |||||||||||
Accounts payable: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | $ | 632 | $ | 191 | |||||||
Non-vehicle | 502 | 510 | |||||||||
Total accounts payable | 1,134 | 701 | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 884 | 860 | |||||||||
Accrued taxes, net | 174 | 155 | |||||||||
Debt: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | 11,846 | 12,242 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle | 3,898 | 3,449 | |||||||||
Total debt | 15,744 | 15,691 | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 2,100 | 2,142 | |||||||||
Self-insured liabilities | 473 | 471 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 623 | 1,041 | |||||||||
Total liabilities(1) | 21,132 | 21,061 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
Stockholder's equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000 shares authorized and 100 shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 4,556 | 4,610 | |||||||||
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit) | (1,091) | (819) | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (288) | (248) | |||||||||
Total stockholder's equity | 3,177 | 3,543 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity | $ | 24,309 | $ | 24,604 |
(1) The Hertz Corporation's consolidated total assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 include total assets of VIEs of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, which can only be used to settle obligations of the VIEs. The Hertz Corporation's consolidated total liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 include total liabilities of VIEs of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, for which the creditors of the VIEs have no recourse to The Hertz Corporation. See "Pledges Related to Vehicle Financing" in Note 5, "Debt," for further information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 2,080 | $ | 2,047 | |||||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating | 1,366 | 1,221 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | 969 | 381 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | 32 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 162 | 221 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle | 141 | 111 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle | 75 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 216 | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 2 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) on sale of non-vehicle capital assets | — | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2,747 | 1,867 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (667) | 180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (provision) benefit | 395 | 134 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (272) | $ | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Unaudited
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (272) | $ | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (40) | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (40) | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (312) | $ | 328 | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Unaudited
(In millions, except share data)
Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholder's Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | 100 | $ | — | $ | 4,844 | $ | (1,271) | $ | (294) | $ | 3,279 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | 314 | — | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | — | — | 21 | — | — | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to Hertz Holdings | — | — | (118) | — | — | (118) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | 100 | — | 4,747 | (957) | (280) | 3,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholder's Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | 100 | $ | — | $ | 4,610 | $ | (819) | $ | (248) | $ | 3,543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | (272) | — | (272) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | (40) | (40) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | — | — | 16 | — | — | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation forfeitures(1) | — | — | (68) | — | — | (68) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to Hertz Holdings | — | — | (2) | — | — | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | 100 | — | 4,556 | (1,091) | (288) | 3,177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024. See also Note 9, "Stock-Based Compensation."
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (272) | $ | 314 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and reserves for revenue earning vehicles, net | 1,070 | 466 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization, non-vehicle | 32 | 35 | |||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount (premium) | 18 | 14 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | 16 | 21 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation forfeitures | (68) | — | |||||||||
Provision for receivables allowance | 31 | 20 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | (414) | (135) | |||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of non-vehicle capital assets | 1 | (162) | |||||||||
Changes in financial instruments | 6 | 108 | |||||||||
Other | (10) | (1) | |||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Non-vehicle receivables | (36) | (49) | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (56) | (48) | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 100 | 78 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle accounts payable | (4) | (27) | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 31 | 29 | |||||||||
Accrued taxes, net | 21 | — | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (100) | (84) | |||||||||
Self-insured liabilities | 4 | (18) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 370 | 561 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles expenditures | (1,904) | (2,824) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of revenue earning vehicles | 1,233 | 1,206 | |||||||||
Non-vehicle capital asset expenditures | (33) | (45) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of non-vehicle capital assets | 3 | 175 | |||||||||
Return of (investment in) equity investments | (2) | — | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (703) | (1,488) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of vehicle debt | 534 | 2,061 | |||||||||
Repayments of vehicle debt | (892) | (1,190) | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of non-vehicle debt | 935 | 425 | |||||||||
Repayments of non-vehicle debt | (490) | (430) | |||||||||
Payment of financing costs | — | (8) | |||||||||
Dividends paid to Hertz Holdings | (2) | (118) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 85 | 740 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | (13) | 11 | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents during the period | (261) | (176) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,206 | 1,418 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 945 | $ | 1,242 | |||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||||||
Interest, net of amounts capitalized: | |||||||||||
Vehicle | $ | 121 | $ | 96 | |||||||
Non-vehicle | 58 | 36 | |||||||||
Income taxes, net of refunds | 12 | 11 | |||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash information: | |||||||||||
Purchases of revenue earning vehicles included in accounts payable, net of incentives | $ | 550 | $ | 148 | |||||||
Sales of revenue earning vehicles included in vehicle receivables | 156 | 117 | |||||||||
Purchases of non-vehicle capital assets included in accounts payable | 16 | — | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles and non-vehicle capital assets acquired through finance lease | 13 | 12 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited
Note 1—Background
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz Global" when including its subsidiaries and VIEs and "Hertz Holdings" when excluding its subsidiaries and VIEs) was incorporated in Delaware in 2015 to serve as the top-level holding company for Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC, which wholly owns The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz" and interchangeably with Hertz Global, the "Company"), Hertz Global's primary operating company. Hertz was incorporated in Delaware in 1967 and is a successor to corporations that have been engaged in the vehicle rental and leasing business since 1918.
Hertz operates its vehicle rental business globally primarily through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from company-operated and franchisee locations in the United States ("U.S."), Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and New Zealand. The Company also sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.
Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Basis of Presentation
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Quarterly Report") combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 of Hertz Global and Hertz. Hertz Global consolidates Hertz for financial statement purposes and, therefore, disclosures that relate to activities of Hertz also apply to Hertz Global. In the sections that combine disclosure of Hertz Global and Hertz, this report refers to actions as being actions of the Company, or Hertz Global, which is appropriate because the business is one enterprise and Hertz Global operates the business through Hertz. When appropriate, Hertz Global and Hertz are named specifically for their individual disclosures and any significant differences between the operations and results of Hertz Global and Hertz are separately disclosed and explained.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The Company's vehicle rental operations are typically a seasonal business, with decreased levels of business in the winter months and heightened activity during the spring and summer months for the majority of countries where the Company generates revenues.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
The December 31, 2023 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet data is derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Form 10-K"), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 12, 2024.
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Hertz Global include the accounts of Hertz Global, its wholly owned and majority owned U.S. and international subsidiaries and its VIEs, as applicable. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Hertz include the accounts of Hertz, its wholly owned and majority owned U.S. and international subsidiaries and its VIEs, as applicable. The Company consolidates a VIE when it is
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Unaudited
deemed the primary beneficiary of the VIE. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Not yet adopted
Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance that modifies segment reporting disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024 using a retrospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of determining the timing of adoption and assessing the overall impact of adopting this guidance on its disclosures.
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance to enhance income tax disclosures related to, among other items, rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 using a prospective transition method. Early adoption and retrospective application are permitted. The Company is in the process of determining the timing of adoption and assessing the overall impact of adopting this guidance on its disclosures.
Note 3—Divestitures
Sales of Non-vehicle Capital Assets
In 2019, the Company substantially completed the sale of certain non-vehicle capital assets constituting real property, in an eminent domain proceeding, in its Americas RAC segment. In February 2023, the Company received additional cash from the sale upon final resolution of the eminent domain proceeding and recognized an additional $29 million pre-tax gain on the sale, which is included in (gain) on sale of non-vehicle capital assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
In March 2023, the Company sold and leased back its Los Angeles, California airport location in its Americas RAC segment. The transaction qualified for sale-leaseback accounting. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $133 million based on the difference in the sale amount of $143 million less $9 million net book value of assets sold and $1 million in selling costs, which is included in (gain) on sale of non-vehicle capital assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The leaseback is classified as an operating lease with a term of 36 months.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
Note 4—Revenue Earning Vehicles
The components of revenue earning vehicles, net are as follows:
(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles | $ | 16,402 | $ | 16,164 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (2,435) | (2,155) | |||||||||
13,967 | 14,009 | ||||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles held for sale, net(1) | 650 | 642 | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles, net | $ | 14,617 | $ | 14,651 |
(1) Represents the carrying amount of vehicles classified as held for sale as of the respective balance sheet date, including the First EV Disposal Group and the Second EV Disposal Group, each as defined and disclosed below.
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net includes the following:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles | $ | 684 | $ | 422 | |||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of revenue earning vehicles(1) | 276 | (46) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rents paid for vehicles leased | 9 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | $ | 969 | $ | 381 |
(1) Includes the write-down to fair value for vehicles classified as held for sale, including the First EV Disposal Group and Second EV Disposal Group as disclosed below, for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
In December 2023, the Company identified a group of electric vehicles ("EVs") that it desired to sell (the "First EV Disposal Group") in response to management's determination that the supply of EVs exceeded customer demand, elevated EV damage and collision costs and a decline in EV residual values. As a result, the First EV Disposal Group, included in the Company's Americas RAC segment, was classified as held for sale with an aggregate carrying value of $542 million and is included in revenue earning vehicles, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, approximately 50% of the First EV Disposal Group has been sold and the carrying values of the remaining vehicles written down to fair value less costs to sell. This resulted in charges of $41 million for losses incurred on the vehicles sold and $40 million for the write-down on the remaining vehicles, which are included in depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The remaining, unsold portion of the First EV Disposal Group has an aggregate carrying value of $210 million and is included in revenue earning vehicles, net in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024.
In March 2024, the Company identified an additional group of EVs that it desired to sell (the "Second EV Disposal Group") in response to management's determination that the supply of EVs exceeded customer demand, elevated EV damage and collision costs and a decline in EV residual values. As a result, the Second EV Disposal Group, consisting of approximately 9,000 EVs in the Company's Americas RAC segment and approximately 1,000 EVs in the Company's International RAC segment, was classified as held for sale with carrying values of $227 million and $30 million in the Company's Americas RAC and International RAC segments, respectively, which are included in revenue earning vehicles, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024. The carrying values of the vehicles in the Second EV Disposal Group were written down to fair value less costs to sell and resulted in write-downs of $107 million and $7 million in the Company's Americas RAC and International RAC segments, respectively, which are included in depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
Note 5—Debt
The Company's debt, including its available credit facilities, consists of the following ($ in millions) as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Facility | Weighted-Average Interest Rate as of March 31, 2024 | Fixed or Floating Interest Rate | Maturity | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Vehicle Debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Lien RCF | 8.76% | Floating | 6/2026 | $ | 450 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Term B Loan | 8.69% | Floating | 6/2028 | 1,264 | 1,268 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Incremental Term B Loan | 9.07% | Floating | 6/2028 | 499 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Term C Loan | 8.70% | Floating | 6/2028 | 245 | 245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Notes Due 2026 | 4.63% | Fixed | 12/2026 | 500 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Notes Due 2029 | 5.00% | Fixed | 12/2029 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Non-Vehicle Debt(1) | 5.98% | Fixed | Various | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs and Net (Discount) Premium | (62) | (66) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Non-Vehicle Debt | 3,898 | 3,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III U.S. ABS Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III U.S. Vehicle Variable Funding Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2021-A Class A(2) | 6.95% | Floating | 6/2025 | 1,532 | 1,492 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2021-A Class B(2) | 9.44% | Fixed | 8/2025 | 188 | 188 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,720 | 1,680 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III U.S. Vehicle Medium Term Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2021-1(2) | 1.66% | Fixed | 12/2024 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2021-2(2) | 2.12% | Fixed | 12/2026 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2022-1(2) | 2.44% | Fixed | 6/2025 | 750 | 750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2022-2(2) | 2.78% | Fixed | 6/2027 | 750 | 750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2022-3(2) | N/A | Fixed | 3/2024 | — | 192 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2022-4(2) | 4.22% | Fixed | 9/2025 | 667 | 667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2022-5(2) | 4.39% | Fixed | 9/2027 | 364 | 364 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2023-1(2) | 6.17% | Fixed | 6/2026 | 500 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2023-2(2) | 6.30% | Fixed | 9/2028 | 300 | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2023-3(2) | 6.46% | Fixed | 2/2027 | 500 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HVF III Series 2023-4(2) | 6.66% | Fixed | 3/2029 | 500 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,331 | 8,523 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Debt - Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
European ABS(2) | 5.79% | Floating | 3/2026 | 980 | 1,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hertz Canadian Securitization(2) | 6.84% | Floating | 6/2025 | 344 | 350 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australian Securitization(2) | 5.95% | Floating | 6/2025 | 207 | 203 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Zealand RCF | 8.47% | Floating | 6/2025 | 67 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.K. Financing Facility | 7.85% | Floating | 4/2024-3/2028 | 163 | 173 |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
Facility | Weighted-Average Interest Rate as of March 31, 2024 | Fixed or Floating Interest Rate | Maturity | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Vehicle Debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Vehicle Debt(3) | 6.10% | Floating | 4/2024-2/2028 | 98 | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,859 | 2,111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs and Net (Discount) Premium | (64) | (72) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Vehicle Debt | 11,846 | 12,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Debt | $ | 15,744 | $ | 15,691 |
(1) Other non-vehicle debt is primarily comprised of $1 million in finance lease obligations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
(2) Maturity reference is to the earlier "expected final maturity date" as opposed to the subsequent "legal final maturity date." The expected final maturity date is the date by which Hertz and investors in the relevant indebtedness originally expect the outstanding principal of the relevant indebtedness to be repaid in full. The legal final maturity date is the date on which the outstanding principal of the relevant indebtedness is legally due and payable in full.
(3) Other vehicle debt is primarily comprised of $92 million and $104 million in finance lease obligations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Non-Vehicle Debt
In April 2024, the credit agreement governing the First Lien RCF (the "First Lien Credit Agreement"), which requires Hertz to comply with a financial covenant consisting of a ratio of first lien debt to Consolidated EBITDA ("the First Lien Ratio"), as defined within the First Lien Credit Agreement and may be materially different than Adjusted Corporate EBITDA presented in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report, was amended ("Amendment No. 8") to require a ratio of less than or equal to 5.0x in the second and third quarters of 2024 and 4.75x in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. Amendment No. 8 also contains a minimum liquidity covenant of $400 million for each month ending in the second and third quarters of 2024 and $500 million for each month ending in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. Amendment No. 8 also adds certain limitations on Restricted Payments and Permitted Investments (each as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement). Under the terms of Amendment No. 8, the increased First Lien Ratio, minimum liquidity covenant, and limitations on Restricted Payments and Permitted Investments will sunset on the first day of the second quarter of 2025.
Vehicle Debt
In April 2024, Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC ("HVF III"), a wholly-owned, special-purpose and bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of Hertz, amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to extend the maturity of the Class A Notes to April 2026.
Vehicle Debt-Other
In April 2024, International Fleet Financing No. 2 BV ("IFF No. 2"), an indirect, special purpose subsidiary of Hertz, amended the European ABS to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from €1.2 billion to €1.3 billion. Additionally, the European ABS was amended to provide for aggregate maximum borrowings of €1.5 billion for a seasonal commitment period beginning in April 2024 through November 2024. Following expiration of the seasonal commitment period, the aggregate maximum borrowings will revert to €1.3 billion.
In April 2024, TCL Funding Limited Partnership, a bankruptcy remote, indirect, wholly-owned, special purpose subsidiary of Hertz, amended the Hertz Canadian Securitization to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from CAD$475 million to CAD$625 million until November 2024, reverting to CAD$475 million thereafter until the extended maturity date of April 2026.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
Borrowing Capacity and Availability
Borrowing capacity and availability comes from the Company's revolving credit facilities, which are a combination of variable funding asset-backed securitization facilities, cash-flow based revolving credit facilities, asset-based revolving credit facilities and the First Lien RCF. Creditors under each such asset-backed securitization facility and asset-based revolving credit facility have a claim on a specific pool of assets as collateral. With respect to each such asset-backed securitization facility and asset-based revolving credit facility, the Company refers to the amount of debt it can borrow given a certain pool of assets as the borrowing base.
The Company refers to "Remaining Capacity" as the maximum principal amount of debt permitted to be outstanding under the respective facility (i.e., with respect to a variable funding asset-backed securitization facility or asset-based revolving credit facility, the amount of debt the Company could borrow assuming it possessed sufficient assets as collateral) less the principal amount of debt then-outstanding under such facility and, in the case of the First Lien RCF, less any issued standby letters of credit. With respect to a variable funding asset-backed securitization facility or asset-based revolving credit facility, the Company refers to "Availability Under Borrowing Base Limitation" as the lower of Remaining Capacity or the borrowing base less the principal amount of debt then-outstanding under such facility (i.e., the amount of debt that can be borrowed given the collateral possessed at such time).
The following facilities were available to the Company as of March 31, 2024 and are presented net of any outstanding letters of credit:
(In millions) | Remaining Capacity | Availability Under Borrowing Base Limitation | |||||||||
Non-Vehicle Debt | |||||||||||
First Lien RCF | $ | 866 | $ | 866 | |||||||
Total Non-Vehicle Debt | 866 | 866 | |||||||||
Vehicle Debt | |||||||||||
HVF III Series 2021-A | 2,343 | — | |||||||||
European ABS | 319 | — | |||||||||
Hertz Canadian Securitization | 6 | — | |||||||||
Australian Securitization | 15 | — | |||||||||
New Zealand RCF | 5 | — | |||||||||
U.K. Financing Facility | 8 | — | |||||||||
Other Vehicle Debt | 47 | — | |||||||||
Total Vehicle Debt | 2,743 | — | |||||||||
Total | $ | 3,609 | $ | 866 |
Letters of Credit
As of March 31, 2024, there were outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $944 million comprised primarily of $684 million issued under the First Lien RCF and $245 million issued under the Term C Loan. As of March 31, 2024, no capacity remained to issue additional letters of credit under the Term C Loan. Such letters of credit have been issued primarily to provide credit enhancement for the Company's asset-backed securitization facilities and to support the Company's insurance programs, as well as to support the Company's vehicle rental concessions and leaseholds. As of March 31, 2024, none of the issued letters of credit have been drawn upon.
Pledges Related to Vehicle Financing
Substantially all of the Company's revenue earning vehicles and certain related assets are owned by special purpose entities or are encumbered in favor of the lenders under the various credit facilities, other secured
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financings or asset-backed securities programs. None of the value of such assets (including the assets owned by Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC and various other domestic and international subsidiaries that facilitate the Company's international securitizations) will be available to satisfy the claims of unsecured creditors unless the secured creditors are paid in full.
The Company has a 25% ownership interest in IFF No. 2, whose sole purpose is to provide commitments to lend under the European ABS in various currencies subject to borrowing bases comprised of revenue earning vehicles and related assets of certain of Hertz International, Ltd.'s subsidiaries. IFF No. 2 is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary; therefore, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of IFF No. 2 are included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, IFF No. 2 had total assets of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, comprised primarily of intercompany receivables, and total liabilities of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, comprised primarily of debt.
Covenant Compliance
The First Lien Credit Agreement requires Hertz to comply with the following financial covenant: the First Lien Ratio, which requires a ratio of less than or equal to 3.0x in the first and last quarters of the calendar year and 3.5x in the second and third quarters of the calendar year. As of March 31, 2024, Hertz was in compliance with the First Lien Ratio. Amendment No. 8 temporarily increases the First Lien Ratio and requires a minimum liquidity covenant for each fiscal quarter beginning in the second quarter of 2024 and will sunset on the first day of the second quarter of 2025, as disclosed above.
In addition to the financial covenant, the First Lien Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative covenants including, among other things, the delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and compliance certificates, and covenants related to conduct of business, maintenance of property and insurance, compliance with environmental laws and the granting of security interests for the benefit of the secured parties under that agreement on after-acquired real property, fixtures and future subsidiaries. The First Lien Credit Agreement also contains customary negative covenants, including, among other things, restrictions on the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions and restricted payments.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants in the First Lien Credit Agreement.
Note 6—Leases
The Company enters into certain agreements as a lessor under which it rents vehicles and leases fleets to customers. The following table summarizes the amount of operating lease income and other income included in total revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
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(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease income from vehicle rentals | $ | 1,883 | $ | 1,859 | |||||||||||||||||||
Variable operating lease income | 141 | 132 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue accounted for under Topic 842 | 2,024 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue accounted for under Topic 606 | 56 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 2,080 | $ | 2,047 |
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Note 7—Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
Hertz Global
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Hertz Global recorded a tax benefit of $395 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 68%. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, Hertz Global recorded a tax benefit of $134 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of (214)%.
The change in taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily driven by lower pretax income, lower estimated EV credits in 2024, the recognition of uncertain tax benefits related to our tax restructuring of European operations in 2023 and the non-taxable change in the fair value of warrants.
Hertz
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Hertz recorded a tax benefit of $395 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 59%. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, Hertz recorded a tax benefit of $134 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of (74)%.
The change in taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily driven by lower pretax income, lower estimated EV credits in 2024 and the recognition of uncertain tax benefits related to our tax restructuring of European operations in 2023.
Note 8—Public Warrants, Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Hertz Global
Public Warrants
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, 4,426 Public Warrants were exercised, of which 976 were cashless exercises and 3,450 were exercised for $13.80 per share. As of March 31, 2024, a cumulative 6,339,630 Public Warrants have been exercised since their original issuance in June 2021. The Public Warrants are recorded at fair value in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. See Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements."
Share Repurchase Programs for Common Stock
In June 2022, Hertz Global's independent Audit Committee recommended, and its Board of Directors approved, a new share repurchase program (the "2022 Share Repurchase Program") that authorized additional repurchases of up to an incremental $2.0 billion worth of shares of Hertz Global's outstanding common stock. The 2022 Share Repurchase Program, announced on June 15, 2022, has no initial time limit, does not obligate Hertz Global to acquire any particular amount of common stock and can be discontinued at any time. However, during the effective period of Amendment No. 8, as disclosed in Note 5, "Debt," the repurchase of shares is not permitted commencing April 16, 2024 through April 1, 2025. Since the inception of the 2022 Share Repurchase Program, a total of 66,684,169 shares of Hertz Global's common stock have been repurchased for an aggregate purchase price of $1.1 billion, excluding applicable excise tax. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Common shares repurchased are included in treasury stock in the accompanying Hertz Global unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Subsequent to the expiration of Amendment No. 8, any future share repurchases will be made at the discretion of Hertz Global's management through a variety of methods, such as open-market transactions (including pre-set trading plans pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, and other transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance as to the timing or number of shares of any repurchases.
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Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share has been computed based upon the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share has been computed based upon the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, including Public Warrants, except when the effect would be antidilutive. Additionally, the Company removes the change in fair value of Public Warrants when computing diluted earnings (loss) per common share, when the impact of Public Warrants is dilutive.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
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(In millions, except per share data)(1) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Net income (loss) available to Hertz Global common stockholders, basic | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of Public Warrants | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) available to Hertz Global common stockholders, diluted | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding | 305 | 321 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options, RSUs and PSUs | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 305 | 323 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Antidilutive Public Warrants | 57 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Antidilutive stock options, RSUs and PSUs | 10 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total antidilutive | 66 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.61) | $ | 0.61 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.61) | $ | 0.61 |
(1) The table above is denoted in millions, excluding earnings (loss) per common share. Amounts are calculated from the underlying numbers in thousands, and as a result, may not agree to the amounts shown in the table when calculated in millions.
Note 9—Stock-Based Compensation
The stock-based compensation expense associated with the Hertz Holdings stock-based compensation plans is pushed down from Hertz Global and recorded at Hertz. In 2021, Hertz Global's Board of Directors approved the Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2021 Omnibus Plan"). As of March 31, 2024, 55,184,766 shares of the Company's common stock were authorized and remain available for future grants under the 2021 Omnibus Plan. Vesting of the outstanding equity awards is also subject to accelerated vesting as set forth in the 2021 Omnibus Plan.
A summary of the total employee compensation expense and related income tax benefits recognized for grants made under the 2021 Omnibus Plan is as follows:
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(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation expense(1) | $ | (52) | $ | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | (2) | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation expense, net | $ | (54) | $ | 16 |
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(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes $68 million of former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024.
As of March 31, 2024, there was $99 million of total unrecognized employee compensation expense expected to be recognized over the remaining 1.7 years, on a weighted average basis, of the requisite service period that began on the grant dates of the outstanding awards.
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
A summary of stock option activity under the 2021 Omnibus plan for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is presented below:
Options | Shares | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2024 | 2,431,503 | $ | 26.17 | 6.7 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||
Granted | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited or Expired | (329,320) | 26.17 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | 2,102,183 | 26.17 | 7.2 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercisable as of March 31, 2024 | (1,439,279) | 26.17 | 7.0 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested as of March 31, 2024 | 662,904 |
Performance Stock Awards ("PSAs"), Performance Stock Units ("PSUs") and Performance Units ("PUs")
A summary of the PSU activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 under the 2021 Omnibus Plan is presented below:
Shares | Weighted- Average Fair Value | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions) | |||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2024 | 9,102,738 | $ | 17.52 | $ | 95 | ||||||||||||
Granted(1) | 389,745 | 8.12 | — | ||||||||||||||
Vested | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited or Expired(2) | (9,001,669) | 17.43 | — | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | 490,814 | 11.61 | 4 |
(1) Presented assuming the issuance at the original target award amount (100%).
(2) Includes former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024.
Compensation expense for PSUs is based on the grant date fair value. For grants issued in 2024, vesting eligibility is based on market, performance and service conditions of primarily two to three years. Accordingly, the number of shares issued at the end of the performance period could range between 0% and 200% of the original target award amount (100%) disclosed in the table above.
As of March 31, 2024, there were no issued or outstanding grants of PSAs or PUs under the 2021 Omnibus Plan.
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Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")
A summary of RSU activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 under the 2021 Omnibus Plan is presented below:
Shares | Weighted- Average Fair Value | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions) | |||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2024 | 6,314,564 | $ | 15.71 | $ | 66 | ||||||||||||
Granted | 4,279,983 | 8.21 | — | ||||||||||||||
Vested | (736,260) | 17.82 | — | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited or Expired(1) | (1,351,820) | 19.44 | — | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | 8,506,467 | 11.16 | 67 |
(1) Includes former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024.
Additional information pertaining to RSU activity is as follows:
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Total fair value of awards that vested (in millions) | $ | 13 | $ | 5 | |||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted | $ | 8.21 | $ | 17.69 |
RSU grants issued in 2024 vest ratably over a period of three years.
Deferred Stock Units
As of March 31, 2024, there were approximately 127,000 outstanding shares of deferred stock units under the 2021 Omnibus Plan.
Note 10—Financial Instruments
The Company employs established risk management policies and procedures, and, under the terms of our ABS facilities, may be required to enter into interest rate derivatives, which seek to reduce the Company’s commercial risk exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates. Although the instruments utilized involve varying degrees of credit, market and interest risk, the Company contracts with multiple counterparties to mitigate concentrations of risk and the counterparties to the agreements are expected to perform fully under the terms of the agreements. The Company monitors counterparty credit risk, including lenders, on a regular basis, but cannot be certain that all risks will be discerned or that its risk management policies and procedures will always be effective. Additionally, upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Company’s International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") master derivative agreements, the non-defaulting party generally has the right, but not the obligation, to set-off any early termination amounts under any such agreements against any other amounts owed with regard to any other agreements between the parties to each such agreement.
None of the Company's financial instruments have been designated as hedging instruments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company classifies cash flows from financial instruments according to the classification of the cash flows of the economically hedged item(s).
Interest Rate Risk
The Company uses a combination of interest rate caps and swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate movements and to manage its mix of floating and fixed-rate debt.
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Currency Exchange Rate Risk
The Company uses foreign currency exchange rate derivative financial instruments to manage its currency exposure resulting from intercompany transactions and other cross currency obligations.
Fair Value
The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of financial instruments:
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Asset Derivatives(1) | Liability Derivatives(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate instruments | $ | 6 | $ | 10 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 7 | $ | 15 | $ | 3 | $ | 2 |
(1) All asset derivatives are recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets and all liability derivatives are recorded in accrued liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table summarizes the gains or (losses) on financial instruments for the period indicated:
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest rate instruments | Vehicle interest expense, net | $ | — | $ | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts | Selling, general and administrative expense(1) | (11) | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (11) | $ | (1) |
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2023, all gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts were recorded in other (income) expense, net.
In the first quarter of 2023, the Company sold certain of its interest rate caps resulting in a net gain of $10 million based on the recognition of a $98 million realized gain on the unwind, of which $88 million was previously unrealized.
The Company's foreign currency forward contracts and certain interest rate instruments are subject to enforceable master netting agreements with their counterparties. The Company does not offset such derivative assets and liabilities in its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the potential effect of the Company’s use of the master netting arrangements is not material.
Note 11—Fair Value Measurements
Under U.S. GAAP, entities are allowed to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value measurement option for any of its assets or liabilities that meet the criteria for this option. Irrespective of the fair value option previously described, U.S. GAAP requires certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities of the Company to be measured on either a recurring basis or on a nonrecurring basis.
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Fair Value Disclosures
The fair value of cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, to the extent the underlying liability will be settled in cash, approximates the carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
Debt Obligations
The fair value of the debt facilities is estimated based on quoted market rates as well as borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and average maturities (i.e., Level 2 inputs).
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(In millions) | Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance | Aggregate Fair Value | Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance | Aggregate Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-Vehicle Debt | $ | 3,960 | $ | 3,619 | $ | 3,515 | $ | 3,285 | |||||||||||||||
Vehicle Debt | 11,907 | 11,583 | 12,314 | 11,878 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 15,867 | $ | 15,202 | $ | 15,829 | $ | 15,163 |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table summarizes the Company's cash equivalents, restricted cash equivalents and Public Warrants that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy as follows:
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(In millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents | $ | 157 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 157 | $ | 362 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 362 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Public Warrants | $ | 367 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 367 | $ | 453 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 453 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents
The Company’s cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents primarily consist of investments in money market funds and bank money market and interest-bearing accounts. The Company determines the fair value of cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents using a market approach based on quoted prices in active markets (i.e., Level 1 inputs).
Public Warrants
Hertz Global's Public Warrants are classified as liabilities and recorded at fair value in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 in accordance with the provisions of ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity. See Note 8, "Public Warrants, Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Hertz Global," for additional information. The Company calculates the fair value based on the end-of-day quoted market price, a Level 1 input of the fair value hierarchy. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value adjustments resulted in a gain of $86 million and a loss of $118 million, respectively. These amounts are recorded in change in fair value of Public Warrants in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for Hertz Global for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
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Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company's financial instruments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are disclosed in Note 10, "Financial Instruments." The Company's financial instruments are classified as Level 2 assets and liabilities and are priced using quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
In December 2023, the First EV Disposal Group was classified as held for sale and recorded at fair value (as determined using Level 2 inputs) less costs to sell. As of March 31, 2024, the remaining, unsold portion of the First EV Disposal Group continues to be classified as held for sale and is recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value (as determined using Level 2 inputs) less costs to sell. In response to management's determination that the supply of EVs in the Company's fleet continued to exceed customer demand, elevated EV damage and collision costs and a decline in residual values, the Second EV Disposal Group was classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2024. The Second EV Disposal Group is recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value (as determined using Level 2 inputs) less costs to sell. See Note 4, "Revenue Earning Vehicles," for additional information.
Note 12—Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
Legal Proceedings
Self-Insured Liabilities
The Company is currently a defendant in numerous actions and has received numerous claims on which actions have not yet commenced for self-insured liabilities arising from the operation of motor vehicles rented from the Company. The obligation for self-insured liabilities on self-insured U.S. and international vehicles, as stated in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, represents an estimate for both reported accident claims not yet paid and claims incurred but not yet reported. The related liabilities are recorded on an undiscounted basis and are based on rental volume and actuarial evaluations of historical accident claim experience and trends, as well as future projections of ultimate losses, expenses, premiums and administrative costs. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company's liability recorded for self-insured liabilities was $473 million and $471 million, of which $334 million and $336 million relates to liabilities incurred by the Company's Americas RAC operations, respectively. The Company believes that its analysis is based on the most relevant information available, combined with reasonable assumptions. The liability is subject to significant uncertainties. The adequacy of the liability is monitored quarterly based on evolving accident claim history and insurance related state legislation changes. If the Company's estimates change or if actual results differ from these assumptions, the amount of the recorded liability is adjusted to reflect these results.
Loss Contingencies
From time to time the Company is a party to various legal proceedings, typically involving operational issues common to the vehicle rental business. The Company has summarized below the material legal proceedings to which the Company was a party during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or the period after March 31, 2024, but before the filing of this Quarterly Report.
Make-Whole and Post-Petition Interest Claims - On July 1, 2021, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in its capacity as indenture trustee of (1) 6.250% Unsecured Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes"), (2) 5.500% Unsecured Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes"), (3) 7.125% Unsecured Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes"), and (4) 6.000% Unsecured Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") issued by The Hertz Corporation (collectively, the “Unsecured Notes”), filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) against The Hertz Corporation and multiple direct and indirect subsidiaries thereof (collectively referred to in this summary as “Defendants”). The filing of the Complaint initiated the adversary proceeding captioned Wells Fargo Bank, National Association v. The Hertz Corporation, et al. in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Adv. Pro. No. 21-50995 (MFW). The Complaint seeks a declaratory judgment that the holders of the Unsecured Notes are entitled to payment of certain redemption premiums and post-
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petition interest that they assert total approximately $272 million or, in the alternative, are entitled to payment of post-petition interest at a contractual rate that they assert totals approximately $125 million. The Complaint also asserts the right to pre-judgment interest from July 1, 2021, to the date of any judgment. On December 22, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court dismissed Wells Fargo’s claims with respect to (i) the redemption premium allegedly owed on the 2022 and 2024 Notes and (ii) post-petition interest at the contract rate. On November 9, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court ruled that the make-whole premium is the same as unmatured interest and is disallowed under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, granting summary judgment in the Defendants’ favor. The Bankruptcy Court certified the matter directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the “Third Circuit”) and, on January 25, 2023, the Third Circuit accepted Wells Fargo’s appeal. The Third Circuit held an oral argument for this appeal on October 25, 2023 and the parties are awaiting the Third Circuit's decision. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome or timing of this litigation, however, an adverse ruling by the Third Circuit, followed by an entry of judgement against Hertz by the Bankruptcy Court, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Claims Related to Alleged False Arrests - A group of claims involving allegations that the police detained or arrested individuals in error after the Company reported rental cars as stolen were previously advanced against the Company. These claims first arose from actions allegedly taken by the Company prior to its emergence from bankruptcy reorganization; some claims alleged post-emergence behavior by the Company. These claims have been the subject of press coverage and the Company has received government inquiries on the matter. The Company has policies to help ensure the proper treatment of its customers and to seek to protect itself against the theft of its services or assets, and has taken significant steps to modernize and update those policies. In December 2022, the Company entered into settlement agreements with 364 claimants in full and final resolutions of their claims for an aggregated amount of approximately $168 million (the "Settlement"), all of which amount was paid by the Company during December 2022. The Settlement resolved nearly all of the false arrest-related claims being advanced in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Adv. Pro. No. 20-11247 (MFW) and state court in Delaware (captioned Flannery, et al. v. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., et al., C.A. No. N22C-07-100 and Okoasia, et al. v. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., et al., C.A. No. N22C-09-531). Also as a result of the Settlements, state court matters pending in Pennsylvania, captioned Lovelace, et al. v. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. 220801729, and in Florida, captioned Lizasoain, et al. v. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. 2022-015316-CA-1, were dismissed with prejudice. The Company continues to vigorously defend itself and believes that the ultimate resolution of any remaining claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Relatedly, in May 2022, the Company filed a complaint against several of its insurers seeking a determination of its rights under its commercial general liability, and directors and officers liability, insurance policies for these alleged claims in a declaratory judgment action pending in Delaware Superior Court, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., et al. v. ACE American Insurance Co., et al., C.A. No. N22C-05-130 MMJ (CCLD). On June 30, 2023, Hertz entered into a confidential settlement with ACE American Insurance Company. The case is ongoing against the remaining insurers.
Share Repurchase Program Litigation - On May 11, 2023, Angelo Cascia, a purported stockholder of Hertz Global, filed a putative class and derivative lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery ("the Court") against certain current directors of Hertz Global, Knighthead Capital Management, LLC, Certares Opportunities LLC, and CK Amarillo LP. The claims in the complaint relate to the Company’s share repurchase programs approved in November 2021 and June 2022. Among other allegations, the plaintiff claims Board members breached their fiduciary duties in approving these share repurchase programs, and that Knighthead, Certares, and CK Amarillo were unjustly enriched because they gained a majority stake in Hertz Global as a result of share repurchases. Defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint was filed on July 24, 2023. On March 11, 2024, the Court held a hearing on the motion to dismiss. On April 11, 2024, the Court stayed consideration of the pending motion to dismiss at the request of the parties to enable them to finalize a resolution of the matter.
The Company has established reserves for matters where the Company believes that losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Other than the aggregate reserve established for claims for self-insured liabilities, none of those reserves are material. For matters where the Company has not established a reserve, the ultimate outcome or resolution cannot be predicted at this time, or the amount of ultimate loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of the individual litigated matters is not
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predictable with assurance. It is possible that certain of the actions, claims, inquiries or proceedings could be decided unfavorably to the Company or any of its subsidiaries involved. Accordingly, it is possible that an adverse outcome from such a proceeding could exceed the amount accrued in an amount that could be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any particular reporting period.
Indemnification Obligations
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has executed contracts involving indemnification obligations customary in the relevant industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction such as the sale of a business. These indemnification obligations might include claims relating to the following: environmental matters; intellectual property rights; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; customer, supplier and other commercial contractual relationships and financial matters. Specifically, the Company has indemnified various parties for the costs associated with remediating numerous hazardous substance storage, recycling or disposal sites in many states and, in some instances, for natural resource damages. The amount of any such expenses or related natural resource damages for which the Company may be held responsible could be substantial. In addition, Hertz entered into customary indemnification agreements with Hertz Holdings and certain of the Company's stockholders and their affiliates pursuant to which Hertz Holdings and Hertz will indemnify those entities and their respective affiliates, directors, officers, partners, members, employees, agents, representatives and controlling persons, against certain liabilities arising out of performance of a consulting agreement with Hertz Holdings and each of such entities and certain other claims and liabilities, including liabilities arising out of financing arrangements or securities offerings. The Company has entered into customary indemnification agreements with each of its directors and certain of its officers. Performance under these indemnification obligations would generally be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. In connection with the separation of the car rental business in 2016, the Company executed an agreement with Herc Holdings Inc. that contains mutual indemnification clauses and a customary indemnification provision with respect to liability arising out of or resulting from assumed legal matters. The Company regularly evaluates the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnification obligations and has accrued for expected losses that are probable and estimable.
Note 13—Segment Information
The Company’s chief operating decision maker ("CODM") assesses performance and allocates resources based upon the financial information for the Company’s reportable segments. The Company has identified two reportable segments, which are consistent with its operating segments and organized based on the products and services provided and the geographic areas in which business is conducted, as follows:
•Americas RAC – Rental of vehicles (cars, crossovers, vans and light trucks), as well as sales of value-added services, in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean; and
•International RAC – Rental of vehicles (cars, crossovers, vans and light trucks), as well as sales of value-added services, in locations other than the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In addition to its reportable segments and other operating activities, the Company has corporate operations ("Corporate") which includes general corporate assets and expenses and certain interest expense (including net interest on non-vehicle debt). Corporate includes other items necessary to reconcile the reportable segments to the Company's total amounts.
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Unaudited
The following tables provide significant statement of operations and balance sheet information by reportable segment for each of Hertz Global and Hertz, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, the measure used to determine segment profitability.
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | 1,739 | $ | 1,730 | |||||||||||||||||||
International RAC | 341 | 317 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hertz Global and Hertz | $ | 2,080 | $ | 2,047 | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC(1) | $ | 876 | $ | 349 | |||||||||||||||||||
International RAC | 93 | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hertz Global and Hertz | $ | 969 | $ | 381 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | (488) | $ | 261 | |||||||||||||||||||
International RAC | (27) | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total reportable segments | (515) | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate | (52) | (77) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hertz Global and Hertz | $ | (567) | $ | 237 |
As of | |||||||||||
(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
Revenue earning vehicles, net | |||||||||||
Americas RAC(2) | $ | 12,504 | $ | 12,450 | |||||||
International RAC | 2,113 | 2,201 | |||||||||
Total Hertz Global and Hertz | $ | 14,617 | $ | 14,651 | |||||||
Total assets | |||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | 19,365 | $ | 19,252 | |||||||
International RAC | 3,864 | 4,245 | |||||||||
Total reportable segments | 23,229 | 23,497 | |||||||||
Corporate | 1,081 | 1,108 | |||||||||
Total Hertz Global(3) | 24,310 | 24,605 | |||||||||
Corporate - Hertz | (1) | (1) | |||||||||
Total Hertz(3) | $ | 24,309 | $ | 24,604 |
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes the write-down to carrying value of vehicles classified as held for sale, including the First EV Disposal Group and the Second EV Disposal Group. See Note 4, "Revenue Earning Vehicles."
(2) Includes the carrying amount of vehicles classified as held for sale as of the respective balance sheet date, including the First EV Disposal Group and the Second EV Disposal Group. See Note 4, "Revenue Earning Vehicles."
(3) The consolidated total assets of Hertz Global and Hertz as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 include total assets of VIEs of $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, which can only be used to settle obligations of the VIEs. See "Pledges Related to Vehicle Financing" in Note 5, "Debt," for further information.
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Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment to consolidated amounts are summarized below:
Hertz Global
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | (488) | $ | 261 | |||||||||||||||||||
International RAC | (27) | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total reportable segments | (515) | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate(1) | (52) | (77) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hertz Global | (567) | 237 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | (32) | (35) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle debt interest, net | (75) | (51) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle debt-related charges(2) | (12) | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(3) | (32) | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of Public Warrants(4) | 86 | (118) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments(5) | (6) | (108) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of non-vehicle capital assets(6) | — | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation forfeitures(7) | 64 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other items(8) | (7) | (12) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (581) | $ | 62 |
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Unaudited
Hertz
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | (488) | $ | 261 | |||||||||||||||||||
International RAC | (27) | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total reportable segments | (515) | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate(1) | (52) | (77) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Hertz | (567) | 237 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | (32) | (35) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle debt interest, net | (75) | (51) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle debt-related charges(2) | (12) | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(3) | (32) | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments(5) | (6) | (108) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of non-vehicle capital assets(6) | — | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation forfeitures(7) | 64 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other items(8) | (7) | (12) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (667) | $ | 180 |
(1)Represents other reconciling items primarily consisting of general corporate expenses and non-vehicle interest expense, as well as other business activities.
(2)Represents vehicle debt-related charges relating to the amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums.
(3)Represents charges incurred under restructuring actions as defined in U.S. GAAP. Also includes restructuring related charges such as incremental costs incurred directly supporting business transformation initiatives.
(4)Represents the change in fair value during the reporting period for the Company's outstanding Public Warrants.
(5)Represents unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments. In 2023, also includes the realization of $88 million of previously unrealized gains resulting from the unwind of certain interest rate caps in the first quarter of 2023. See Note 10, "Financial Instruments."
(6)Represents gain on sale of certain non-vehicle capital assets sold in March 2023. See Note 3, "Divestitures."
(7)Represents former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024. See Note 9, "Stock-Based Compensation."
(8)Represents miscellaneous items. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily includes certain IT-related charges, partially offset by certain litigation settlements. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily includes certain IT-related charges.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is a holding company and its principal, wholly-owned subsidiary is The Hertz Corporation. Hertz Global consolidates Hertz for financial statement purposes, and Hertz comprises approximately the entire balance of Hertz Global’s assets, liabilities and operating cash flows. In addition, Hertz’s operating revenues and operating expenses comprise nearly 100% of Hertz Global’s revenues and operating expenses. As such, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") that follows herein is for Hertz and also applies to Hertz Global in all material respects, unless otherwise noted. Differences between the operations and results of Hertz and Hertz Global are separately disclosed and explained. We sometimes use the words “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company” in this MD&A for disclosures that relate to all of Hertz and Hertz Global.
The statements in this MD&A regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding the performance of our business and the other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. The following MD&A provides information that we believe to be relevant to an understanding of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the MD&A presented in our 2023 Form 10-K together with the sections entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors,” and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 (this "Quarterly Report"), which include additional information about our accounting policies, practices and the transactions underlying our financial results. The preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes including revenue earning vehicle depreciation and various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, taxes and other matters arising during the normal course of business. We apply our best judgment, our knowledge of existing facts and circumstances and our knowledge of actions that we may undertake in the future in determining the estimates that will affect our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis using our historical experience, as well as other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances, such as current economic conditions, and adjust or revise our estimates as circumstances change. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results may differ from these estimates.
In this MD&A, we refer to the following non-GAAP measure and key metrics:
•Adjusted Corporate EBITDA – important non-GAAP measure to management because it allows management to assess the operational performance of our business, exclusive of certain items, and allows management to assess the performance of the entire business on the same basis as the segment measure of profitability. Management believes that it is important to investors for the same reasons it is important to management and because it allows investors to assess our operational performance on the same basis that management uses internally. Adjusted EBITDA, the segment measure of profitability and accordingly a GAAP measure, is calculated exclusive of certain items which are largely consistent with those used in the calculation of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA.
•Vehicle Utilization – important key metric to management and investors as it is the measurement of the proportion of our vehicles that are being used to generate revenues relative to rentable fleet capacity. Higher Vehicle Utilization means more vehicles are being utilized to generate revenues.
•Depreciation Per Unit Per Month – important key metric to management and investors as depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges is one of our largest expenses for the vehicle rental business and is driven by the number of vehicles, expected residual values at the expected time of disposal and expected hold period of the vehicles. Depreciation Per Unit Per Month is reflective of how we are managing the costs of our vehicles and facilitates a comparison with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
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•Total Revenue Per Transaction Day ("Total RPD," also referred to as "pricing") – important key metric to management and investors as it represents a measurement of the changes in underlying pricing in the vehicle rental business and encompasses the elements in vehicle rental pricing that management has the ability to control.
•Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month ("Total RPU") – important key metric to management and investors as it provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to the number of vehicles in our rental fleet whether owned or leased ("Average Rentable Vehicles"). Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on our retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels.
•Transaction Days – important key metric to management and investors as it represents the number of revenue generating days ("volume"). It is used as a component to measure Total RPD and Vehicle Utilization. Transaction Days represent the total number of 24-hour periods, with any partial period counted as one Transaction Day, that vehicles were on rent (the period between when a rental contract is opened and closed) in a given period. Thus, it is possible for a vehicle to attain more than one Transaction Day in a 24-hour period.
Our non-GAAP measure and key metrics should not be considered in isolation and should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The above non-GAAP measure and key metrics are defined, and the non-GAAP measure is reconciled to its most comparable U.S. GAAP measure, in the "Footnotes to the Results of Operations and Selected Operating Data by Segment Tables" section of this MD&A.
OUR COMPANY
Hertz Holdings was incorporated in Delaware in 2015 to serve as the top-level holding company for Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC, which wholly owns Hertz, Hertz Global's primary operating company. Hertz was incorporated in Delaware in 1967 and is a successor to corporations that have been engaged in the vehicle rental and leasing business since 1918.
We operate our vehicle rental business globally from company-owned and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and New Zealand. We also sell vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.
OVERVIEW OF OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Our Business
We are engaged principally in the business of renting vehicles primarily through our Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands. Our profitability is primarily a function of the volume, mix and pricing of rental transactions and the utilization of vehicles, the related ownership cost of vehicles and other operating costs. Significant changes in the purchase price or residual values of vehicles or interest rates can have a significant effect on our profitability depending on our ability to adjust pricing for these changes. We continue to balance our mix of EVs, non-program vehicles and program vehicles based on market conditions, including residual values. Our business requires significant expenditures for vehicles, and as such, we require substantial liquidity to finance such expenditures.
Our strategy is focused on excellence in execution of our rental operations, presenting distinct product offerings through each of our brands, building on our leadership in ride share and selling vehicles from the fleet directly to consumers.
Our revenues are primarily derived from rental and related charges and consist of worldwide vehicle rental revenues from all company-operated vehicle rental operations and charges to customers for the reimbursement of costs incurred relating to airport concession fees and vehicle license fees, the fueling and electric charging of vehicles and revenues associated with value-added services, including the sale of loss or collision damage waivers, theft protection, liability and personal accident/effects insurance coverage, premium emergency roadside service and
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
other products and fees. Also included are collections from customers for vehicle damages, ancillary revenues associated with retail vehicle sales and certain royalty fees from our franchisees (such fees are approximately 2% of total revenues each period).
Our expenses primarily consist of:
•Direct vehicle and operating expense ("DOE"), primarily wages and related benefits; commissions and concession fees paid to airport authorities, travel agents and others; facility, self-insurance and reservation costs; and other costs relating to the operation and rental of revenue earning vehicles, such as collision and damage, maintenance, fuel and electric charging costs;
•Depreciation expense and lease charges, net relating to revenue earning vehicles, including gains and losses and related costs associated with the disposal of vehicles;
•Depreciation and amortization expense relating to non-vehicle assets;
•Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A"), which includes advertising costs and administrative personnel costs, along with costs for information technology and business transformation initiatives; and
•Interest expense, net.
Our vehicle rental operations are a seasonal business, with decreased levels of business in the winter months and heightened activity during the spring and summer months ("our peak season") for the majority of countries where we generate our revenues. To accommodate increased demand, we seek to increase our available fleet and staff. As demand declines, we seek to reduce our fleet and staff accordingly. As a result, we strive to maintain a flexible workforce, with a significant number of part-time and seasonal workers. A number of our other major operating costs, including airport concession fees, commissions and vehicle liability expenses, are directly related to revenues or transaction volumes. Certain operating expenses, including real estate taxes, rent, insurance, utilities, maintenance and other facility-related expenses, and minimum staffing costs, remain fixed and cannot be adjusted for demand.
Our Reportable Segments
We have identified two reportable segments, which are consistent with our operating segments and organized based on the products and services provided and the geographic areas in which business is conducted, as follows:
•Americas RAC – Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of value-added services, in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean; and
•International RAC – Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of value-added services, in locations other than the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In addition to the above reportable segments, we have corporate operations. We assess performance and allocate resources based upon the financial information for our operating segments.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Operating Overview
As of March 31, 2024, approximately 50% of the First EV Disposal Group, which was classified as held for sale in December 2023, has been sold and the carrying values of the remaining vehicles written down to fair value less costs to sell. This resulted in a charge of $81 million, inclusive of the vehicles sold and the write-down on the remaining vehicles, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 in our Americas RAC segment. Additionally, the Company identified the Second EV Disposal Group that it desired to sell in response to management's determination that the supply of EVs exceeded customer demand, elevated EV damage and collision costs and a decline in EV residual values. As a result, the Second EV Disposal Group was classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2024. The carrying values of the vehicles within the Second EV Disposal Group were written down to fair value less costs to sell and resulted in write-downs of $107 million and $7 million in the Company's Americas RAC and International RAC segments, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. See Note 4, "Revenue Earning Vehicles," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information.
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The following charts provide the period-over-period change for several key factors influencing our results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
(1) Includes impact of foreign currency exchange at average rates ("fx").
(2) Results shown are in constant currency as of December 31, 2023.
(3) The percentages shown in this chart reflect Vehicle Utilization versus period-over-period change.
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For more information on the above, see the discussion of our results on a consolidated basis and by segment that follows herein. In this MD&A, certain amounts in the following tables are denoted in millions. Amounts such as percentages are calculated from the underlying numbers in thousands, and as a result, may not agree to the amount when calculated from the tables in millions.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – HERTZ
Three Months Ended March 31, | Percent Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
($ In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 2,080 | $ | 2,047 | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating expenses | 1,366 | 1,221 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | 969 | 381 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | 32 | 35 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 162 | 221 | (27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle | 141 | 111 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle | 75 | 51 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 216 | 162 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 2 | 9 | (75) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) from the sale of non-vehicle capital assets | — | (162) | (100) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (667) | 180 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (provision) benefit | 395 | 134 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (272) | $ | 314 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA(a) | $ | (567) | $ | 237 | NM |
The footnote in the table above is shown in the "Footnotes to the Results of Operations and Selected Operating Data by Segment Tables" section of this MD&A.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Total revenues increased $32 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to higher volume, partially offset by decreased pricing. International RAC increased $25 million and Americas RAC increased $10 million.
DOE increased $146 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with increases of $114 million and $34 million in our Americas RAC and International RAC segments, respectively. DOE in our Americas RAC increased due primarily to higher volume.
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net increased $588 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, of which $527 million and $61 million were attributed to our Americas RAC and International RAC segments, respectively. Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net increased due primarily to (i) deterioration in the residual values at the expected time of disposal, (ii) per unit losses recognized on vehicle dispositions during the first quarter of 2024 compared to per unit gains recognized in the same period in 2023, (iii) write-downs on the carrying values of the EVs classified as held for sale and (iv) an increase in Average Vehicles. We expect that depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net in our Americas RAC segment will continue to be impacted during 2024 by several factors: (i) an uncertain residual environment, (ii) the intended sale of older vehicles and (iii) a larger average fleet compared to that held in 2023.
SG&A decreased $60 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 driven primarily by a decrease of $98 million associated with our corporate operations, partially offset by increases of $20 million and $19 million in our International RAC and Americas RAC segments, respectively. The decrease in cost associated with our corporate operations was due primarily to a non-cash stock-based compensation gain related to forfeitures of former CEO awards in March 2024 and intercompany royalty assessment fees received from our International RAC segment, partially offset by increased restructuring related costs. SG&A in our International RAC segment increased due primarily to higher intercompany royalty assessment fees paid to our corporate operations and
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increased restructuring related costs. SG&A in our Americas RAC segment increased due primarily to higher IT and personnel costs, partially offset by lower litigation reserves.
Vehicle interest expense, net increased $30 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher interest rates and higher debt levels, primarily impacting our Americas RAC segment.
Non-vehicle interest expense, net increased $24 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher debt levels and higher benchmark rates, partially offset by interest income due to higher market rates.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded a tax benefit of $395 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 59%. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded a tax benefit of $134 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of (74)%. The change in taxes in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily driven by lower pretax income, lower estimated EV credits in 2024 and the recognition of uncertain tax benefits related to our tax restructuring of European operations in 2023.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – HERTZ GLOBAL
The above discussion for Hertz also applies to Hertz Global.
Hertz Global had income of $86 million and a loss of $118 million from the change in fair value of Public Warrants that was incremental to Hertz for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND SELECTED OPERATING DATA BY SEGMENT
Americas RAC
Three Months Ended March 31, | Percent Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
($ In millions, except as noted) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 1,739 | $ | 1,730 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | $ | 876 | $ | 349 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating expenses | $ | 1,152 | $ | 1,039 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues | 66 | % | 60 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | $ | 25 | $ | 28 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 124 | $ | 105 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues | 7 | % | 6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle interest expense | $ | 116 | $ | 93 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (488) | $ | 261 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction Days (in thousands)(b) | 30,560 | 27,879 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Vehicles (in whole units)(f) | 450,585 | 412,983 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Rentable Vehicles (in whole units)(c) | 433,823 | 393,512 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Utilization(c) | 77 | % | 79 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total RPD (in dollars)(d) | $ | 56.92 | $ | 62.08 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)(e) | $ | 1,337 | $ | 1,466 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)(f) | $ | 649 | $ | 282 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of program vehicles as of period end | 2 | % | 1 | % |
Footnotes to the table above are shown in the "Footnotes to the Results of Operations and Selected Operating Data by Segment Tables" section of this MD&A.
NM - Not meaningful
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Total Americas RAC revenues increased $10 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to higher volume, partially offset by decreased pricing. The increase in Transaction Days was driven by volume increases across most leisure categories and ride sharing. Total RPD declined due primarily to lower rates in most categories. Airport revenues comprised 66% of total revenues for the segment in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 68% in the same period in 2023.
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net for Americas RAC increased $527 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to (i) deterioration in the residual values at the expected time of disposal, (ii) per unit losses recognized on vehicle dispositions during the first quarter of 2024 compared to per unit gains recognized in the same period in 2023, (iii) write-downs on the carrying values of the EVs classified as held for sale and (iv) an increase in Average Vehicles. We expect that depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net in our Americas RAC segment will continue to be impacted during 2024 by several factors: (i) an uncertain residual environment, (ii) the intended sale of older vehicles and (iii) a larger average fleet compared to that held in 2023.
DOE for Americas RAC increased $114 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher volume.
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SG&A for Americas RAC increased $19 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher IT and personnel costs, partially offset by lower litigation reserves.
Vehicle interest expense for Americas RAC increased $23 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher average interest rates resulting primarily from the issuances of new HVF III Series Notes in 2023, higher benchmark rates on the HVF III 2021-A Notes and increased debt levels. Vehicle interest expense in our Americas RAC segment was also impacted by the unwind of certain of its interest rate caps in the first quarter of 2023 resulting in the realization of $88 million of previously unrealized gains, partially offset by a $98 million realized gain for which there was no comparable transaction in 2024.
International RAC
Three Months Ended March 31, | Percent Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, except as noted) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 341 | $ | 317 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | $ | 93 | $ | 32 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating expenses | $ | 216 | $ | 182 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct vehicle and operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues | 63 | % | 58 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | $ | 4 | $ | 2 | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 57 | $ | 37 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues | 17 | % | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle interest expense | $ | 25 | $ | 18 | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (27) | $ | 53 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction Days (in thousands)(b) | 6,294 | 5,908 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Vehicles (in whole units)(f) | 96,907 | 91,545 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Rentable Vehicles (in whole units)(c) | 95,409 | 89,776 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Utilization(c) | 72 | % | 72 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total RPD (in dollars)(d) | $ | 55.52 | $ | 55.06 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)(e) | $ | 1,221 | $ | 1,208 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)(f) | $ | 326 | $ | 120 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of program vehicles as of period end | 17 | % | 26 | % |
Footnotes to the table above are shown in the "Footnotes to the Results of Operations and Selected Operating Data by Segment Tables" section of this MD&A.
NM - Not meaningful
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Total revenues for International RAC increased $25 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher volume. Transaction Days increased 7% driven by higher volume in certain leisure categories, primarily in Europe. Total RPD in the first quarter of 2024 was largely consistent with the same period in 2023.
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net for International RAC in the first quarter of 2024 increased $61 million compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to (i) per unit losses recognized on vehicle dispositions in 2024 compared to per unit gains recognized in 2023, (ii) deterioration in the residual values at the expected time of disposal, (iii) an increase in Average Vehicles and (iv) write-downs on the carrying values of the EVs classified as held for sale.
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DOE for International RAC increased $34 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to increased volume resulting in higher personnel and fleet-related charges, higher self-insurance liabilities as a result of adverse experience and case development and increased collision and damage costs.
SG&A for International RAC in the first quarter of 2024 increased $20 million compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher intercompany royalty assessment fees paid to our corporate operations and increased restructuring related costs.
Vehicle interest expense for International RAC increased $7 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher market interest rates and higher debt levels.
Footnotes to the Results of Operations and Selected Operating Data by Segment Tables
(a)Adjusted Corporate EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss), adjusted for income taxes; non-vehicle depreciation and amortization; non-vehicle debt interest, net; vehicle debt-related charges; restructuring and restructuring related charges; unrealized (gains) losses from financial instruments; gain on sale of non-vehicle capital assets; certain non-cash stock-based compensation; change in fair value of Public Warrants and certain other miscellaneous items. When evaluating our operating performance, investors should not consider Adjusted Corporate EBITDA in isolation of, or as a substitute for, measures of our financial performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The reconciliations to the most comparable consolidated U.S. GAAP measure are presented below:
Hertz
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (272) | $ | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | (395) | (134) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | 32 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle debt interest, net | 75 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle debt-related charges(1) | 12 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(2) | 32 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments(3) | 6 | 108 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of non-vehicle capital assets(4) | — | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation forfeitures(5) | (64) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other items(6) | 7 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | $ | (567) | $ | 237 |
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Hertz Global
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (186) | $ | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | (395) | (134) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization | 32 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vehicle debt interest, net | 75 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle debt-related charges(1) | 12 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(2) | 32 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments(3) | 6 | 108 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of non-vehicle capital assets(4) | — | (162) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation forfeitures(5) | (64) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of Public Warrants(7) | (86) | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other items(6) | 7 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | $ | (567) | $ | 237 |
(1)Represents vehicle debt-related charges relating to the amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums.
(2)Represents charges incurred under restructuring actions as defined in U.S. GAAP. Also includes restructuring related charges such as incremental costs incurred directly supporting business transformation initiatives.
(3)Represents unrealized (gains) losses on derivative financial instruments. In 2023, also includes the realization of $88 million of previously unrealized gains resulting from the unwind of certain interest rate caps in the first quarter of 2023. See Note 10, "Financial Instruments," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
(4)Represents gain on sale of certain non-vehicle capital assets sold in March 2023. See Note 3, "Divestitures," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
(5)Represents former CEO awards forfeited in March 2024. See Note 9, "Stock-Based Compensation," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
(6)Represents miscellaneous items. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily includes certain IT-related charges, partially offset by certain litigation settlements. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily includes certain IT-related charges.
(7)Represents the change in fair value during the reporting period for Hertz Global's outstanding Public Warrants.
(b)Transaction Days represents the total number of 24-hour periods, with any partial period counted as one Transaction Day, that vehicles were on rent (the period between when a rental contract is opened and closed) in a given period. Thus, it is possible for a vehicle to attain more than one Transaction Day in a 24-hour period.
(c)Vehicle Utilization is calculated by dividing total Transaction Days by Available Car Days. Available Car Days represents Average Rentable Vehicles multiplied by the number of days in a given period. Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on our retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels and is determined using a simple average of such vehicles at the beginning and end of a given period.
Americas RAC | International RAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction Days (in thousands) | 30,560 | 27,879 | 6,294 | 5,908 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average Rentable Vehicles (in whole units) | 433,823 | 393,512 | 95,409 | 89,776 | |||||||||||||||||||
Number of days in period (in whole units) | 91 | 90 | 91 | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||
Available Car Days (in thousands) | 39,496 | 35,420 | 8,686 | 8,191 | |||||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Utilization | 77 | % | 79 | % | 72 | % | 72 | % |
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(d)Total RPD is calculated as revenues with all periods adjusted to eliminate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates ("Total Revenues - adjusted for foreign currency"), divided by the total number of Transaction Days. Our management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is useful in analyzing underlying trends. The calculation of Total RPD is shown below:
Americas RAC | International RAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, except as noted) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,739 | $ | 1,730 | $ | 341 | $ | 317 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency adjustment(1) | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenues - adjusted for foreign currency | $ | 1,739 | $ | 1,731 | $ | 349 | $ | 325 | |||||||||||||||
Transaction Days (in thousands) | 30,560 | 27,879 | 6,294 | 5,908 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total RPD (in dollars) | $ | 56.92 | $ | 62.08 | $ | 55.52 | $ | 55.06 |
(1)Based on December 31, 2023 foreign currency exchange rates for all periods presented.
(e) Total RPU Per Month is calculated as Total Revenues - adjusted for foreign currency divided by the Average Rentable Vehicles in each period and then divided by the number of months in the period reported.
Americas RAC | International RAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, except as noted) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenues - adjusted for foreign currency | $ | 1,739 | $ | 1,731 | $ | 349 | $ | 325 | |||||||||||||||
Average Rentable Vehicles (in whole units) | 433,823 | 393,512 | 95,409 | 89,776 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars) | $ | 4,010 | $ | 4,398 | $ | 3,663 | $ | 3,623 | |||||||||||||||
Number of months in period (in whole units) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars) | $ | 1,337 | $ | 1,466 | $ | 1,221 | $ | 1,208 |
(f) Depreciation Per Unit Per Month represents the amount of average depreciation expense and lease charges, per vehicle per month and is calculated as depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net, with all periods adjusted to eliminate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, divided by the Average Vehicles in each period, which is determined using a simple average of the number of vehicles at the beginning and end of a period, and then dividing by the number of months in the period reported. Our management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is useful in analyzing underlying trends. The calculation of Depreciation Per Unit Per Month is shown below:
Americas RAC | International RAC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions, except as noted) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | $ | 876 | $ | 349 | $ | 93 | $ | 32 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency adjustment(1) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges | $ | 877 | $ | 350 | $ | 95 | $ | 33 | |||||||||||||||
Average Vehicles (in whole units) | 450,585 | 412,983 | 96,907 | 91,545 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars) | $ | 1,947 | $ | 847 | $ | 979 | $ | 359 | |||||||||||||||
Number of months in period (in whole units) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars) | $ | 649 | $ | 282 | $ | 326 | $ | 120 |
(1)Based on December 31, 2023 foreign currency exchange rates for all periods presented.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our U.S. and international operations are funded by cash provided by operating activities and by extensive financing arrangements in the U.S. and internationally.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
As of March 31, 2024, we had $465 million of cash and cash equivalents and $480 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2024, $178 million of cash and cash equivalents and $74 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents were held by our subsidiaries outside of the U.S. We continue to assert non-permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings that give rise to excess cash, provided such cash can be remitted in a tax efficient manner.
We believe that cash and cash equivalents generated by our operations and cash received on the disposal of vehicles, together with amounts available under various liquidity facilities and refinancing options available to us in the capital markets, will be sufficient to fund our operating activities and obligations for the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter.
Cash Flows - Hertz
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Hertz had cash and cash equivalents of $465 million and $764 million, respectively, and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $480 million and $442 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | ||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 370 | $ | 561 | $ | (191) | |||||||||||
Investing activities | (703) | (1,488) | 785 | ||||||||||||||
Financing activities | 85 | 740 | (655) | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | (13) | 11 | (24) | ||||||||||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ | (261) | $ | (176) | $ | (85) |
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, cash flows from operating activities decreased $191 million period over period due primarily to a $270 million change in net income, as adjusted for non-cash and non-operating items, partially offset by a $79 million change in working capital accounts. Cash flows from working capital accounts increased due primarily to non-vehicle payables due to timing, an increase in self-insurance liabilities as a result of adverse experience and case development and improved collections for certain non-vehicle receivables.
Our primary investing activities relate to the acquisition and disposal of revenue earning vehicles. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, there was a $785 million decrease in the cash used in investing activities period over period due primarily to a $947 million decrease in revenue earning vehicle expenditures, net, partially offset by $168 million of net proceeds received in March 2023 from the sale of certain non-vehicle capital assets as disclosed in Note 3, "Divestitures," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. The decrease in revenue earning vehicle expenditures, net primarily resulted from per unit losses recognized on vehicle dispositions in the first quarter of 2024 compared to per unit gains recognized in the same period in 2023 and higher fleet levels at the end of 2023 that continued into the first quarter of 2024.
Net financing cash inflows were $85 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $740 million in the 2023 period. The $655 million decrease in cash inflows is due primarily to a decrease of $1.2 billion in net
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proceeds from vehicle debt as a result of less issuances in the first quarter of 2024 versus the comparable period in 2023. Cash flows from financing activities were also impacted by a $450 million increase in net proceeds from non-vehicle debt resulting primarily from outstanding draws on the First Lien RCF in the first quarter of 2024 and a $116 million reduction in dividends paid to Hertz Holdings in the first quarter of 2024, which were primarily used for share repurchases in the comparable period in 2023.
Cash Flows - Hertz Global
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Hertz Global had cash and cash equivalents of $465 million and $764 million, respectively, and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $480 million and $442 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents for Hertz Global for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | ||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 370 | $ | 562 | $ | (192) | |||||||||||
Investing activities | (703) | (1,488) | 785 | ||||||||||||||
Financing activities | 85 | 739 | (654) | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | (13) | 11 | (24) | ||||||||||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ | (261) | $ | (176) | $ | (85) |
Fluctuations in operating, investing and financing cash flows from period to period were due to the same factors as those disclosed for Hertz above, with the exception of any cash inflows or outflows related to the issuance or repurchase of our common stock and the exercise of Public Warrants. See Note 8, "Public Warrants, Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Hertz Global," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Share Repurchase Programs for Common Stock
In June 2022, Hertz Global's independent Audit Committee recommended, and its Board of Directors approved, the 2022 Share Repurchase Program that authorized additional repurchases of up to an incremental $2.0 billion worth of shares of Hertz Global's outstanding common stock. The 2022 Share Repurchase Program, announced on June 15, 2022, has no initial time limit, does not obligate Hertz Global to acquire any particular amount of common stock and can be discontinued at any time. However, during the effective period of Amendment No. 8, as disclosed in Note 5, "Debt," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, the repurchase of shares is not permitted commencing April 16, 2024 through April 1, 2025. Since the inception of the 2022 Share Repurchase Program, a total of 66,684,169 shares of Hertz Global's common stock have been repurchased in open-market transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $1.1 billion, excluding applicable excise tax. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Common shares repurchased are included in treasury stock in the accompanying Hertz Global unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report.
Subsequent to the expiration of Amendment No. 8, any future share repurchases will be made at the discretion of Hertz Global's management through a variety of methods, such as open-market transactions (including pre-set trading plans pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, and other transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance as to the timing or number of shares of any repurchases.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Debt Financing
Refer to Note 5, "Debt," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information on our outstanding debt obligations and our borrowing capacity and availability under our revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2024.
Cash paid for interest on vehicle debt during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $121 million and $96 million, respectively. The $25 million increase in cash paid for vehicle debt interest is due primarily to higher interest rates and higher debt levels. Cash paid for interest on non-vehicle debt during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $58 million and $36 million, respectively. The $22 million increase in cash paid for non-vehicle debt interest is due primarily to higher debt levels and higher outstanding borrowings on the First Lien RCF.
Our available corporate liquidity, which excludes unused commitments under our vehicle debt, was as follows:
(In millions) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 465 | $ | 764 | |||||||
Availability under the First Lien RCF | 866 | 1,266 | |||||||||
Corporate liquidity | $ | 1,331 | $ | 2,030 |
Non-Vehicle Debt
In April 2024, Amendment No. 8 became effective and requires a First Lien Ratio of less than or equal to 5.0x in the second and third quarters of 2024 and 4.75x in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. Amendment No. 8 also contains a minimum liquidity covenant of $400 million for each month ending in the second and third quarters of 2024 and $500 million for each month ending in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. Amendment No. 8 also adds certain limitations on Restricted Payments and Permitted Investments (each as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement). Under the terms of Amendment No. 8, the increased First Lien Ratio, minimum liquidity covenant, and limitations on Restricted Payments and Permitted Investments will sunset on the first day of the second quarter of 2025.
Letters of Credit
As of March 31, 2024, there were outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $944 million comprised primarily of $684 million issued under the First Lien RCF and $245 million issued under the Term C Loan. As of March 31, 2024, no capacity remained to issue additional letters of credit under the Term C Loan. Such letters of credit have been issued primarily to provide credit enhancement for our asset-backed securitization facilities and to support our insurance programs, as well as to support our vehicle rental concessions and leaseholds. As of March 31, 2024, none of the issued letters of credit have been drawn upon.
Vehicle Debt
Americas RAC
In April 2024, HVF III amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to extend the maturity of the Class A Notes to April 2026.
In April 2024, the Hertz Canadian Securitization was amended to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from CAD$475 million to CAD$625 million until November 2024, reverting to CAD$475 million thereafter until the extended maturity date of April 2026.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
International RAC
In April 2024, the European ABS was amended to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from €1.2 billion to €1.3 billion. Additionally, the European ABS was amended to provide for aggregate maximum borrowings of €1.5 billion for a seasonal commitment period beginning in April 2024 through November 2024. Following expiration of the seasonal commitment period, the aggregate maximum borrowings will revert to €1.3 billion.
Substantially all of our revenue earning vehicles and certain related assets are owned by special purpose entities or are encumbered in favor of the lenders under the various credit facilities, other secured financings and asset-backed securities programs. None of the value of such assets (including the assets owned by Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC and various international subsidiaries that facilitate our international securitizations) will be available to satisfy the claims of unsecured creditors unless the secured creditors are paid in full.
Covenants
The First Lien Credit Agreement requires us to comply with the following financial covenant: the First Lien Ratio, which requires a ratio of less than or equal to 3.0x in the first and last quarters of the calendar year and 3.5x in the second and third quarters of the calendar year. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the First Lien Ratio. Amendment No. 8 temporarily increases the First Lien Ratio and requires a minimum liquidity covenant for each fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, as discussed above.
In addition to the financial covenant, the First Lien Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative covenants including, among other things, the delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and compliance certificates, and covenants related to conduct of business, maintenance of property and insurance, compliance with environmental laws and the granting of security interests for the benefit of the secured parties under that agreement on after-acquired real property, fixtures and future subsidiaries. The First Lien Credit Agreement also contains customary negative covenants, including, among other things, the incurrence of liens, indebtedness, asset dispositions and restricted payments.
As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants in the First Lien Credit Agreement.
Capital Expenditures
Revenue Earning Vehicles Expenditures and Disposals
The table below sets forth our revenue earning vehicles expenditures and related disposal proceeds for the periods shown:
Cash inflow (cash outflow) | Revenue Earning Vehicles | ||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Capital Expenditures | Disposal Proceeds | Net Capital Expenditures | ||||||||||||||
2024 | |||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | $ | (1,904) | $ | 1,233 | $ | (671) | |||||||||||
2023 | |||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | $ | (2,824) | $ | 1,206 | $ | (1,618) | |||||||||||
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
The table below sets forth expenditures for revenue earning vehicles, net of disposal proceeds, by segment:
Cash inflow (cash outflow) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | (822) | $ | (1,585) | $ | 763 | (48) | ||||||||||||||||
International RAC | 151 | (33) | 184 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (671) | $ | (1,618) | $ | 947 | (59) |
NM - Not meaningful
Revenue earning vehicle expenditures decreased $920 million, or 33%, in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the 2023 period, primarily in our Americas RAC segment, resulting from higher fleet levels at the end of 2023 that continued into the first quarter of 2024.
Non-Vehicle Capital Asset Expenditures and Disposals
The table below sets forth our non-vehicle capital asset expenditures and related disposal proceeds from non-vehicle capital assets disposed of or to be disposed of for the periods shown:
Cash inflow (cash outflow) | Non-Vehicle Capital Assets | ||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Capital Expenditures | Disposal Proceeds | Net Capital Expenditures | ||||||||||||||
2024 | |||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | $ | (33) | $ | 3 | $ | (30) | |||||||||||
2023 | |||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | $ | (45) | $ | 175 | $ | 130 | |||||||||||
The table below sets forth non-vehicle capital asset expenditures, net of disposal proceeds, by segment:
Cash inflow (cash outflow) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
($ in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Americas RAC | $ | (10) | $ | 146 | $ | (156) | NM | ||||||||||||||||
International RAC | (2) | (3) | 1 | (33) | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate | (18) | (13) | (5) | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | (30) | $ | 130 | $ | (160) | NM |
NM - Not meaningful
In the three months ended March 31, 2024, proceeds for non-vehicle capital assets decreased by $172 million compared to the 2023 period, primarily in our Americas RAC segment, resulting from the sale of certain non-vehicle capital assets in March 2023 as disclosed in Note 3, "Divestitures," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. In the three months ended March 31, 2024, expenditures for non-vehicle capital assets decreased by $12 million, or 27%, compared to the 2023 period, primarily in our corporate operations, driven in part by decreased IT-related spend.
CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
As of March 31, 2024, there have been no material changes outside of the ordinary course of business with respect to our material cash requirements for our contractual and other obligations as set forth in the table included in Part II, Item 7 of our 2023 Form 10-K. Changes to our aggregate indebtedness, including related interest and terms of new issuances, are disclosed in Note 5, "Debt," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Indemnification Obligations
There have been no significant changes to our indemnification obligations as compared to those disclosed in Note 14, "Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments," in Part II, Item 8 of our 2023 Form 10-K.
We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnification obligations and have accrued for expected losses that are probable and estimable.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
There have been no significant changes due to recently issued accounting pronouncements as compared to those disclosed in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," in Part II, Item 8 of our 2023 Form 10-K.
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts," "guidance" or similar expressions, and include information concerning our liquidity, our results of operations, our business strategies, economic and industry conditions, and other information. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative.
Important factors that could affect our actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, among other things, those that may be disclosed from time to time in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, those described under Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our 2023 Form 10-K and set forth in this Quarterly Report, and the following, which also summarizes the principal risks of our business:
•mix of program and non-program vehicles in our fleet, which can lead to increased exposure to residual value risk upon disposition;
•the potential for residual values associated with non-program vehicles in our fleet to decline, including suddenly or unexpectedly, or fail to follow historical seasonal patterns;
•our ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles at a reasonable cost in order to efficiently service rental demand, including upon any disruptions in the global supply chain;
•our ability to effectively dispose of vehicles, at the times and through the channels, that maximize our returns;
•the age of our fleet, and its impact on vehicle carrying costs, customer service scores, as well as on our ability to sell vehicles at acceptable prices and times;
•whether a manufacturer of our program vehicle fulfills its repurchase obligations;
•the frequency or extent of manufacturer safety recalls;
•levels of travel demand, particularly business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets;
•seasonality and other occurrences that disrupt rental activity during our peak periods, including in critical geographies;
•our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number, location and mix of vehicles used in our rental operations accordingly;
•our ability to implement our business strategy or strategic transactions, including our ability to implement plans to support a large-scale EV fleet and to play a central role in the modern mobility ecosystem;
•our ability to adequately respond to changes in technology impacting the mobility industry;
•significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in our markets on rental volume and pricing;
•our reliance on third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes;
•our ability to offer services for a favorable customer experience, and to retain and develop customer loyalty and market share;
•our ability to maintain our network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports and other key locations in the U.S. and internationally;
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
•our ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy;
•our ability to attract and retain effective frontline employees, senior management and other key employees;
•our ability to effectively manage our union relations and labor agreement negotiations;
•our ability to manage and respond to cybersecurity threats and cyber attacks on our information technology systems, or those of our third-party providers;
•our ability, and that of our key third-party partners, to prevent the misuse or theft of information we possess, including as a result of cyber attacks and other security threats;
•our ability to maintain, upgrade and consolidate our information technology systems;
•our ability to comply with current and future laws and regulations in the U.S. and internationally regarding data protection, data security and privacy risks;
•risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws and our ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences;
•risks relating to tax laws, including those that affect our ability to recapture accelerated tax depreciation and expensing, as well as any adverse determinations or rulings by tax authorities;
•our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards;
•our exposure to uninsured liabilities relating to personal injury, death and property damage, or otherwise, including material litigation;
•the potential for adverse changes in laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, including those related to environmental matters, optional insurance products or policies, franchising and licensing matters, the ability to pass-through rental car related expenses, or taxes, among others, that affect our operations, our costs or applicable tax rates;
•our ability to recover our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis;
•the potential for changes in management's best estimates and assessments;
•our ability to maintain an effective compliance program;
•the availability of earnings and funds from our subsidiaries;
•our ability to comply, and the cost and burden of complying, with ESG regulations or expectations of stakeholders, and otherwise achieve our corporate responsibility goals;
•the availability of additional or continued sources of financing at acceptable rates for our revenue earning vehicles and to refinance our existing indebtedness, and our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness;
•the extent to which our consolidated assets secure our outstanding indebtedness;
•volatility in our share price, our ownership structure and certain provisions of our charter documents could negatively affect the market price of our common stock;
•our ability to implement an effective business continuity plan to protect the business in exigent circumstances;
•our ability to effectively maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and
•our ability to execute strategic transactions.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report and, except as required by law, we undertake
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in interest rates (including credit spreads), foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in fuel prices. We manage our exposure to these market risks through our regular operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are viewed as risk management tools and have not been used for speculative or trading purposes. In addition, derivative financial instruments are entered into with a diversified group of major financial institutions in order to manage our exposure to counterparty nonperformance on such instruments.
There have been no material changes to the information reported under Part II, Item 7A of our 2023 Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
HERTZ GLOBAL
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our senior management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
HERTZ
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our senior management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For a description of certain pending legal proceedings see Note 12, "Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Part I, Item 1A of our 2023 Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 includes certain risk factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes to those risk factors.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) entered into any (i) contract or written plan for the purchase or sale of securities of Hertz Global intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act or (ii) any non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a)Exhibits:
The attached list of exhibits in the "Exhibit Index" immediately preceding the signature page to this Quarterly Report is filed as part of this Quarterly Report and is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
10.1 | Hertz Holdings Hertz | |||||||
10.2 | Hertz Holdings Hertz | |||||||
10.3 | Hertz Holdings Hertz | |||||||
31.1 | Hertz Holdings | |||||||
31.2 | Hertz Holdings | |||||||
31.3 | Hertz | |||||||
31.4 | Hertz | |||||||
32.1 | Hertz Holdings | |||||||
32.2 | Hertz Holdings | |||||||
32.3 | Hertz | |||||||
32.4 | Hertz | |||||||
101.INS | Hertz Holdings Hertz | InIine XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||||
101.SCH | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* | ||||||
101.CAL | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document* | ||||||
101.DEF | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document* | ||||||
101.LAB | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document* | ||||||
101.PRE | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document* | ||||||
104 | Hertz Holdings Hertz | Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: | April 25, 2024 | HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. THE HERTZ CORPORATION (Registrants) | |||||||||
By: | /s/ ALEXANDRA BROOKS | ||||||||||
Alexandra Brooks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Authorized Signatory) |
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