United Rentals Inc (URI)
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Michael J. Kneeland, CEO/President/Director
Five Greenwich Office Park
Greenwich, CT 06831
US
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Phone: (203) 622-3131
Fax: (203) 622-6080
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Overview
An equipment rental company, which offers for rent over 2,900 classes of rental equipment, including machines & hand tools, to customers that include construction & industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners & others.
Portfolio Articles
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New Static in Radio Deal
Clear Channel settlement fails to materialize, and a trial is back on.May 13 2008 -
Radio Deal Finds Legal Channel
Two buyout firms sue six banks over the Clear Channel buyout.
Mar 26 2008 -
Dow Kicks Into Gear Again
Mergers and positive earnings reports help the Dow on its steady march back to 14,000
Jul 23 2007 -
Heavy Lifting for an L.B.O. Giant
Cerberus Capital, still digesting a pair of big auto deals, agrees to swallow a heavy-equipment-leasing company.
Jul 23 2007
Portfolio Blogs
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Oct 03 2008
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Apr 08 2008
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Dec 27 2007
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Entertainment Tonight for Corporate Lawyers
Dec 21 2007
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Extra Credit, Wednesday Edition
Nov 21 2007
Press Releases
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United Rentals Announces Acquisition of Portland U-Rent-It Oct-01-2008, 05:00PM EDT
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Michael Kneeland Named President and CEO of United Rentals Aug-25-2008, 08:05AM EDT
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CMG Holdings, Inc., Creative Management Group Inc. (CMGO) to Acquire Maya Marketing, Inc. Aug-07-2008, 12:52PM EDT
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United Rentals Announces Final Results of Tender Offer Jul-23-2008, 12:26PM EDT
News From Around the Web
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Man caught in boxers in backyard
(Vail Daily)Oct 05 2008 -
Safety and The Intersection
(CSO Online: Information Security)Sep 15 2008
Employees
Number of Employees: 10,900
Revenue per Employee: $294,250
Top Executives
Dale Asplund, Vice President, Divisional
John J. Fahey, Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer/Controller
Roger E. Schwed, Executive VP/General Counsel
Matthew Flannery, Senior VP, Divisional
Martin E. Welch, III, Executive VP/CFO
Steven Nadelman, Senior VP, Divisional
Board of Directors
Dr.Jenne K. Britell, Ph.D., Director
Dr. Jason D. Papastavrou, Ph.D., Director
Singleton B. McAllister, Director
Wayland R. Hicks, Vice Chairman/Director
John S. McKinney, Director
Lawrence 'Keith' Wimbush, Director
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 433 Mil. | 415 Mil. | 488 Mil. | 500 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 398 Mil. | 357 Mil. | 442 Mil. | 494 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 258 Mil. | 226 Mil. | 294 Mil. | 342 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 127 Mil. | 102 Mil. | 283 Mil. | 218 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 37 Mil. | 38 Mil. | 153 Mil. | 112 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | -2.33 | 0.37 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | -2.33 | 0.34 | 1.38 | 0.98 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 80 Mil. | 515 Mil. | 381 Mil. | 112 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 768 Mil. | 1.19 Bil. | 1.12 Bil. | 919 Mil. |
| Total Liabilities | 585 Mil. | 648 Mil. | 520 Mil. | 599 Mil. |
| Total Capitalization | 4.4 Bil. | 4.6 Bil. | 4.57 Bil. | 4.55 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 03/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 447 Mil. | 226 Mil. | 859 Mil. | 484 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -330 Mil. | -83 Mil. | -604 Mil. | -559 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -417 Mil. | -7 Mil. | -13 Mil. | 47 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -301 Mil. | 134 Mil. | 262 Mil. | -7 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1.98 Bil. | 1.9 Bil. | 2 Bil. | 1.65 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 1.75 Bil. | 1.74 Bil. | 1.56 Bil. | 1.22 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 1.16 Bil. | 1.13 Bil. | 962 Mil. | 764.36 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 774 Mil. | 626 Mil. | 509 Mil. | -93.89 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 362 Mil. | 224 Mil. | 187 Mil. | -244.31 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 3.6 | 2.32 | 1.97 | -3.35 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 3.25 | 2.06 | 1.8 | -3.35 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 381 Mil. | 119 Mil. | 316 Mil. | 79.45 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 1.12 Bil. | 1 Bil. | 1.22 Bil. | 803.01 Mil. |
| Total Liabilities | 520 Mil. | 599 Mil. | 631 Mil. | 150.8 Mil. |
| Total Capitalization | 4.57 Bil. | 4.2 Bil. | 4.38 Bil. | 3.96 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 859 Mil. | 821 Mil. | 643 Mil. | 342.31 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -604 Mil. | -648 Mil. | -553 Mil. | -537.44 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -13 Mil. | -404 Mil. | -80 Mil. | 254.96 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 262 Mil. | -197 Mil. | 13 Mil. | 60.22 Mil. |
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