FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1995 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 1-7541 THE HERTZ CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-1938568 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 225 Brae Boulevard, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-0713 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (201) 307-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format permitted by General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock as of September 30, 1995: Common Stock, $1 par value - Class A, 200 shares; Class B, 51 shares; and Class C, 490 shares. Page 1 of 20 pages The Exhibit Index is on page 17 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM l. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT The summary of accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, filed by the registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 1995, has been followed in preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements for interim periods included herein have not been audited by independent public accountants. In the registrant's opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods have been made. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In Thousands of Dollars) A S S E T S Unaudited Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 1995 1994 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS $ 134,075 $ 99,749 RECEIVABLES, less allowance for doubtful accounts: 1995, $8,588; 1994, $10,026 820,604 641,595 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 296,196 371,599 INVENTORIES, at lower of cost or market 17,077 35,092 PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS (Note 1) 95,877 94,880 REVENUE EARNING VEHICLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, at cost, less accumulated depreciation: 1995 $471,848; 1994, $550,816 4,808,725 4,260,364 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, less accumulated depreciation: 1995, $479,200; 1994, $427,859 487,688 439,677 FRANCHISES, CONCESSIONS, CONTRACT COSTS AND LEASEHOLDS, net of amortization 6,457 6,708 COST IN EXCESS OF NET ASSETS OF PURCHASED BUSINESSES, net of amortization 552,611 571,182 $7,219,310 $6,520,846 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 584,597 $ 417,619 ACCRUED LIABILITIES 480,228 517,879 ACCRUED TAXES 82,310 81,862 DEBT (Note 4) 4,824,173 4,413,915 PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE 321,880 304,328 DEFERRED TAXES ON INCOME 83,300 49,300 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock - Series A, 10% cumulative 236,000 236,000 Series B, various rates cumulative 249,900 249,900 Common stock 1 1 Additional capital paid-in 59,008 59,008 Reinvested earnings 280,891 196,527 Translation adjustment 16,990 (5,271) Unrealized holding gains (losses) for available-for-sale securities (Note 1) 32 (222) Total shareholders' equity 842,822 735,943 $7,219,310 $6,520,846 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars) Unaudited Three Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 REVENUES $989,756 $958,189 EXPENSES: Direct operating 460,693 477,994 Depreciation of revenue earning equipment (Note 3) 231,869 191,570 Selling, general and administrative 103,124 104,574 Interest, net of interest income of $6,727 and $1,440 84,486 75,667 880,172 849,805 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 109,584 108,384 PROVISION FOR TAXES ON INCOME (Note 2) 44,492 46,902 NET INCOME $ 65,092 $ 61,482 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars) Unaudited Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 REVENUES $2,583,990 $2,478,904 EXPENSES: Direct operating 1,293,696 1,324,337 Depreciation of revenue earning equipment (Note 3) 610,596 513,193 Selling, general and administrative 300,834 283,891 Interest, net of interest income of $12,748 and $5,427 235,411 204,618 2,440,537 2,326,039 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 143,453 152,865 PROVISION FOR TAXES ON INCOME (Note 2) 59,089 66,088 NET INCOME $ 84,364 $ 86,777 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of Dollars) Unaudited Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 84,364 $ 86,777 Non-cash expenses: Depreciation of revenue earning equipment 610,596 513,193 Depreciation of property and equipment 56,684 50,358 Amortization of intangibles 14,327 14,514 Provision for public liability and property damage 111,762 143,193 Provision for losses for doubtful accounts 3,772 5,051 Write-off of interest on Park Ridge Limited Partnership promissory note - 8,586 Deferred income taxes 34,000 29,200 Revenue earning equipment expenditures (5,979,585) (5,184,006) Proceeds from sales of revenue earning equipment 4,450,711 2,968,952 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from sale of the European car leasing and car dealership operations - Receivables (206,663) (69,903) Due from affiliates 75,403 124,989 Inventories and prepaid expenses and other assets (12,575) 29,363 Accounts payable 308,767 82,365 Accrued liabilities 17,047 44,703 Accrued taxes 13,021 27,329 Payments of public liability and property damage claims and expenses (94,515) (100,266) Net cash flows used for operating activities (512,884) (1,225,602) The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of Dollars) Unaudited Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Property and equipment expenditures $ (136,459) $ (117,531) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 24,174 27,775 Available-for-sale securities - Purchases (3,356) (5,998) Sales 3,745 3,242 Proceeds from sale of the European car leasing and car dealership operations, net of cash and equivalents in 1995; and purchase of additional interest in a foreign subsidiary in 1994 (see supplemental disclosure below) 56,560 (2,044) Net cash flows used for investing activities (55,336) (94,556) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 320,016 454,116 Repayment of long-term debt (291,329) (173,484) Short-term borrowings: Proceeds 823,821 626,151 Repayments (689,115) (319,988) Ninety day term or less, net 439,084 898,968 Payment for the redemption of common and preferred stock and related expenses - (145,043) Net cash flows provided from financing activities 602,477 1,340,720 EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 69 3,110 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS DURING THE PERIOD 34,326 23,672 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 99,749 88,557 CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 134,075 $ 112,229 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for - Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 248,091 $ 194,644 Income taxes 26,505 18,995 In connection with an acquisition made during the nine months ended September 30, 1994, liabilities assumed were $27 million. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1 - Available-for-Sale Securities As of September 30, 1995, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet include available- for-sale securities (in thousands): at fair value of $5,523 (cost $5,488). The fair value is calculated using information provided by outside quotation services. These securities include various governmental and corporate debt obligations, with the following maturity dates for the twelve month period following September 30, 1995 (in thousands): fair value $283 (cost $297) in 1996; fair value $2,430 (cost $2,393) 1997 through 2000; fair value $2,810 (cost $2,798) 2001 through 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 1995, proceeds of $3.7 million from the sale of available-for-sale securities were received, and a net gain of $64,100 was realized. At September 30, 1995, unrealized holding gains and losses, net of taxes, included in Shareholders' Equity were $82,145 and $50,620, respectively. Note 2 - Taxes on Income The income tax provision is based upon the expected effective tax rate applicable to the full year. The effective tax rate is higher than the U.S. statutory rate of 35% due to higher tax rates relating to foreign operations and adjustment for state taxes net of federal benefit. Note 3 - Depreciation of Revenue Earning Equipment Depreciation of revenue earning equipment includes the following (in thousands of dollars): Unaudited 1995 1994 Three months Ended September 30 Depreciation of revenue earning equipment $212,578 $169,032 Less adjustment of depreciation upon disposal of the equipment 5,813 (3,084) Rents paid for vehicles leased 13,478 25,622 Total $231,869 $191,570 Nine months Ended September 30 Depreciation of revenue earning equipment $544,145 $459,755 Less adjustment of depreciation upon disposal of the equipment 10,653 (22,559) Rents paid for vehicles leased 55,798 75,997 Total $610,596 $513,193 THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 3 - Depreciation of Revenue Earning Equipment (continued) Effective July 1, 1994, certain lives being used to compute the provision for depreciation of revenue earning equipment were increased to reflect changes in the estimated residual values to be realized when the equipment is sold. As a result of this change, depreciation of revenue earning equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 was decreased by $12.0 million. The adjustment of depreciation upon disposal of revenue earning equipment for the three months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 included net gains of $1.3 million and net losses of $.2 million, respectively, on the sale of equipment in the construction equipment rental operations in the United States; and net losses of $7.1 million and net gains of $3.3 million, respectively, in the car rental and car leasing operations. The adjustment of depreciation upon disposal of revenue earning equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 included net gains of $1.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively, on the sale of equipment in the construction equipment rental operations in the United States; and net losses of $12.1 million and net gains of $10.1 million, respectively, in the car rental and car leasing operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the registrant purchased Ford Motor Company ("Ford") vehicles at a cost of approximately $3.5 billion, and sold Ford vehicles to Ford or its affiliates under various repurchase programs for approximately $2.2 billion. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 4 - Debt Debt at September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 consists of the following (in thousands of dollars): Unaudited Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 1995 1994 Notes payable, including commercial paper, average interest rate: 1995, 5.7%; 1994, 6.0% $1,237,155 $1,018,443 Promissory notes, average interest rate: 1995, 7.6%; 1994, 7.8%; (effective average interest rate: 1995, 7.7%; 1994, 7.9%); net of unamortized discount: 1995, $3,183; 1994, $3,254; due 1996 to 2005 1,694,477 1,574,406 Swiss Franc bonds, fixed U.S. dollar obligation 11.1% (effective interest rate 9.7%); including unamortized premium: 1995, $33; 1994, $132; due 1995 46,165 46,264 Property and equipment lease obligations, average interest rate: 1995, 8.2%; 1994 8.7%; due 1995 to 1998 4,240 6,847 Medium term notes, average interest rate: 1995, 9.4%; 1994, 9.3%; (effective average interest rate: 1995, 9.4%; 1994, 9.6%); net of unamortized discount: 1994, $36; due 1996 to 1997 119,175 188,389 Senior subordinated promissory notes, average interest rate 9.5% (effective average interest rate 9.6%); net of unamortized discount: 1995, $350; 1994, $461; due 1996 to 1998 249,650 249,539 Junior subordinated promissory notes, average interest rate 6.9%; net of unamortized discount: 1995, $297; 1994, $329; due 2000 to 2003 399,703 399,671 Subsidiaries' short-term debt in millions (1995, $1,033.0; 1994, $757.1) and other borrowings; average interest rate in domestic and foreign currencies: 1995, 6.0%; 1994, 6.6%; including unamortized discount: 1995, $34; 1994, $47 1,073,608 930,356 Total $4,824,173 $4,413,915 THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 4 - Debt (continued) The aggregate amounts of maturities of debt for the twelve month periods following September 30, 1995 are as follows (in millions): 1996, $2,541.7 (including $2,270.2 of commercial paper and short-term borrowings); 1997, $214.9; 1998, $369.8; 1999, $99.7; 2000, $499.7; after 2000, $1,098.4. At September 30, 1995, approximately $148 million of the registrant's consolidated shareholders' equity was free of dividend limitations pursuant to its existing debt agreements. At September 30, 1995, the registrant had $268.9 million of outstanding loans from Ford. The registrant and its subsidiaries have entered into arrangements to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These arrangements are typically interest-rate swap agreements ("swaps") and forward rate agreements ("FRAs"). The differential paid or received on interest-rate swap agreements is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense. The effect of these agreements is to make the registrant less susceptible to changes in interest rates by effectively converting certain variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. Because of the relationship of current market rates to historical fixed rates, the effect at September 30, 1995 of the swap agreements is to give the registrant an overall effective weighted-average rate on debt of 6.94%, with 38% of debt effectively subject to variable interest rates, compared to a weighted-average interest rate on debt of 6.89%, with 47% of debt subject to variable interest rates when not considering the swap agreements. At September 30, 1995, these agreements expressed in notional amounts aggregated (in millions) $397.2 swaps and $52.8 FRAs. Notional amounts are not reflective of the registrant's obligations under these agreements because the registrant is only obligated to pay the net amount of interest rate differential between the fixed and variable rates specified in the contracts. The registrant's exposure to any credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties is further mitigated by the fact that all of these financial instruments are with significant financial institutions that are rated "A" or better by the major credit rating agencies. At September 30, 1995, the fair value of all outstanding contracts, which is representative of the registrant's obligations under these contracts, assuming the contracts were terminated at that date, was a net payable of $2.1 million on the swaps and a net payable of $.2 million on the FRAs. THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 4 - Debt (continued) This relates to notional principal (in millions) of $397.2 swaps maturing $4.9, $149.7, $226.6, $14.3 and $1.7 in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively; and of notional principal scheduled to start after September 30, 1995 (in millions) of $21.4 swaps maturing $1.5, $.7, $.4 and $18.8 in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively; and $32.0 FRAs maturing in 1996. Note 5 - Sale of European Car Leasing and Car Dealership Operations Effective January 1, 1995, the registrant sold its European car leasing and car dealership operations to Hertz Leasing International, Inc. ("HLI"), at an amount equal to its book value of approximately $61 million. HLI is wholly owned by Ford. In addition, except for Australia and New Zealand, Ford has received the worldwide rights (subject to certain existing license rights) to use and sublicense others to use the "Hertz" name in the conduct of motor vehicle leasing businesses, and a subsidiary of the registrant will receive a license fee from Ford payable over five years. The unaudited total assets as of December 31, 1994 and unaudited total revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 1994 of the registrant's European car leasing and car dealership operations were (in millions) $482, $295 and $6, respectively. The registrant believes that this transaction will not have a material effect on its financial position or future operations. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Third Quarter 1995 vs. Third Quarter 1994 Revenues in the third quarter of 1995 of $990 million increased by $32 million as compared to the third quarter of 1994. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in the car rental operations resulting from a greater number of transactions and changes in foreign exchange rates; and improvements in construction equipment rental and sales in the United States due to increased volume. These increases were partly offset by lower revenues in car leasing and car dealerships resulting from the sale of these operations in Europe effective January 1, 1995. Total expenses increased $30 million to $880 million in the third quarter of 1995 as compared to $850 million in the third quarter of 1994. Direct operating expense decreased principally due to lower expenses relating to the sale of the European car leasing and car dealership operations in 1995 and lower cost in the domestic car rental operations for public liability and property damage claims, partly offset by higher costs relating to the increase in the volume of business. Depreciation of revenue earning equipment increased primarily due to an increase in vehicles and equipment operated, higher prices for automobiles, and lower net proceeds received on disposal of revenue earning equipment in excess of book value due to a softness in the domestic vehicle resale markets; these increases were partly offset by lower depreciation relating to the sale of the European car leasing operation in 1995. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased primarily due to lower advertising costs. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to higher debt levels and interest rates in 1995, partly offset by higher interest income in 1995. The tax provision of $44 million in the third quarter of 1995 was lower than the tax provision of $47 million in the third quarter of 1994, primarily due to a lower effective tax rate in 1995. See Note 2 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued). Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 vs.September 30, 1994 Revenues in the nine months of 1995 of $2,584 million increased by $105 million as compared to the nine months of 1994. This increase was primarily attributable to gains in the car rental operations resulting from a greater number of transactions, rate increases and changes in foreign exchange rates; and improvements in construction equipment rental and sales due to increased volume. These increases were partly offset by lower revenues in car leasing and car dealerships resulting from the sale of these operations in Europe effective January 1, 1995. Total expenses increased $115 million to $2,441 million in the nine months of 1995 as compared to $2,326 million in the nine months of 1994. Direct operating expense decreased principally due to lower expenses relating to the sale of the European car leasing and car dealership operations in 1995 and lower costs in the domestic car rental operations for public liability and property damage claims, partly offset by higher costs relating to the increase in the volume of business. Depreciation of revenue earning equipment increased primarily due to an increase in vehicles and equipment operated, higher prices for automobiles, and lower net proceeds received on disposal of revenue earning equipment in excess of book value due to a softness in the domestic vehicle resale markets; these increases were partly offset by lower depreciation relating to the sale of the European car leasing operation in 1995, and a reduction in depreciation of $12.0 million in 1995 due to changes made effective July 1, 1994 increasing certain lives being used to compute the provision for depreciation to reflect changes in the estimated residual values to be realized when the equipment is sold. Selling, general and administrative expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and sales promotion costs and changes in foreign exchange rates. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to higher debt levels and interest rates in 1995, partly offset by higher interest income in 1995 and $8.6 million included in 1994 relating to interest receivable from Park Ridge Limited Partnership which was not collected. The tax provision of $59 million in the nine months of 1995 was lower than the tax provision of $66 million in the nine months of 1994, primarily due to the lower income before income taxes and a lower effective tax rate in 1995. See Note 2 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits: (4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures. During the quarter ended September 30, 1995, the registrant and its subsidiaries ("Hertz") incurred various obligations which could be considered as long-term debt, none of which exceeded 10% of the total assets of Hertz on a consolidated basis. Hertz agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request a copy of any instrument defining the rights of the holders of such long-term debt. (12) Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the nine months ended September 30, 1995, and 1994. (27) Financial Data Schedule for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: The registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 1995. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE HERTZ CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: October 31, 1995 By: /s/ William Sider William Sider Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and duly authorized officer) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 EXHIBITS filed with FORM 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995 under THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 THE HERTZ CORPORATION Commission file number 1-7541 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Page No. 12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. 18 27 Financial Data Schedule for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. 19 - 20 EXHIBIT 12 THE HERTZ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (In Thousands of Dollars Except Ratios) Unaudited Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 Income before income taxes $143,453 $152,865 Interest expense 248,159 201,459 Portion of rent estimated to represent the interest factor 59,676 67,512 Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges $451,288 $421,836 Interest expense (including capitalized interest) $249,061 $201,812 Portion of rent estimated to represent the interest factor 59,676 67,512 Fixed charges $308,737 $269,324 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.5 1.6