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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Leslie Hunziker Richard Broome Hertz Investor Relations Hertz Media Relations (201) 307-2100 (201) 307-2486 InvestorRelations@hertz.com Rbroome@hertz.com HERTZ UPDATES FULL YEAR 2010 GUIDANCE PARK RIDGE, NJ, January 24, 2011 — Hertz (NYSE: HTZ) announced updated full year 2010 guidance, indicating it expects to beat its high end guidance for adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and Corporate EBITDA. The Company said it expects to significantly beat its high end guidance for adjusted pre-tax income and adjusted diluted earnings per share. Additionally, the Company said its full year 2010 revenues are forecasted to be within its guidance range. Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “For the full year 2010, including the fourth quarter, we achieved strong financial and operational performance from our car and equipment rental businesses. As a result, we expect full year 2010 consolidated adjusted pre-tax income and adjusted diluted earnings per share to significantly beat the high end of our earnings guidance. We expect Corporate EBITDA to beat high end guidance, with full year revenues forecasted to be in line with guidance.” On October 20, 2010, the Company announced it had reaffirmed its full year 2010 revenue and Corporate EBITDA guidance in the range of $7.5 billion to $7.7 billion and $1.080 billion to $1.095 billion, respectively. The Company also announced it had increased its full year 2010 worldwide forecast for adjusted pre-tax income in the range of $315 million to $325 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.47 - $0.48. About Hertz Hertz is the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,500 locations in 146 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 81 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company launched Connect by Hertz, entering the global car sharing market in London, New York City and Paris. Hertz also o perates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers from approximately 320 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Italy. |