ESTERO, Fla. and HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZGQ) today announced the successful completion of the sale of substantially all of the assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Donlen Corporation ("Donlen") to Athene Holding Ltd. ("Athene") (NYSE: ATH). Hertz received $891 million in cash proceeds per the terms of the transaction, subject to certain adjustments post-closing based on the level of assumed indebtedness, working capital and fleet equity. Moving forward, Athene plans to invest behind the Donlen platform to support the continued growth and strength of the business. As a leading insurance company with more than $200 billion of assets under management, Athene provides a stable and long-term capital base, which will allow Donlen to expand capabilities, grow the team, and continue the Company’s award-winning customer service.
Hertz President and CEO Paul Stone said, "Hertz is very pleased with the successful outcome of the sale process for Donlen, which marks another significant accomplishment in our financial restructuring. We are pleased to have maximized Donlen’s value and are making excellent progress on our financial and operational initiatives as we reposition Hertz for the future. We wish the entire Donlen team continued success under Athene’s ownership."
Athene Chairman and CEO Jim Belardi said, "We are confident that pairing Donlen’s expertise in fleet management with Athene’s strategic investment will result in a positive outcome for all parties involved. With our support, Donlen will be able to enhance their client experience and continue to grow their presence as a fleet management leader. This investment is squarely in line with our strategy of sourcing attractive, differentiated long-term investments that deliver strong and consistent returns for our growing portfolio. We look forward to partnering with Tom and the rest of Donlen’s management team to help position the company for long-term success."
Donlen President Tom Callahan said, "I want to thank our dedicated employees for their commitment to providing best-in-class service to our customers. We are thrilled to gain the confidence and support of Athene, who believes deeply in our business and our people. Donlen will be even better positioned for the future as an industry leader with Athene’s investments in our proprietary tools, data management capabilities, and our focus on exceptional customer service, and we look forward to a bright future together."
White & Case LLP served as Hertz’s legal advisor, Moelis & Company LLC served as investment banker, and FTI Consulting served as Hertz’s financial advisor.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin American, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. The Hertz Corporation operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information, visit www.hertz.com.
About Donlen
Headquartered in Bannockburn, Ill., Donlen develops innovative fleet management technology solutions and offers a proactive, hands-on approach to customer service. Donlen has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Chicago and in the Nation for six consecutive years. For more than 55 years, Donlen has empowered its customers to focus on their core business and drive continuous improvement in their fleet’s operational and financial performance. For more information about Donlen’s best-in-class fleet management solutions, visit www.donlen.com.
About Athene
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), through its subsidiaries, is a leading financial services company with total assets of $202.8 billion as of December 31, 2020 and operations in the United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Athene specializes in helping its customers achieve financial security and is a solutions provider to institutions. Founded in 2009, Athene is Driven to Do More for its policyholders, business partners, shareholders, and the communities in which they work and live. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Words such as "expect" and "intend" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which include but are not limited to statements related to the expected benefits of the transaction (including anticipated synergies, projected financial information and future opportunities) and any other statements regarding future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, or future events or performance of either Athene or Hertz. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that each of Athene and Hertz may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including those in the risk factors that each of Athene and Hertz identify in their most recent annual reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and any updates thereto in subsequent filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their date, and Athene and Hertz undertake no obligation to update this information.
ESTERO, Fla., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Laura Smith, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience at Hertz has been honored as a Top 50 Women in Travel by WINiT by GBTA – a network focused on driving positive change for the career advancement of women in travel-related industries.
Laura Smith, Hertz Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience
"Laura is a true role model for leadership – always rising to meet any challenge, supporting others, serving as a positive example and putting our customers and employees at the heart of everything we do," said Paul Stone, Hertz President and CEO. "I’m thrilled she is being honored for the incredible impact that she’s making at Hertz and in the travel industry."
Smith has led a long and impressive career at Hertz and was previously honored by WINiT in 2019 as the recipient of the Rising Female Leader Award. She joined the company in 2002 in Dublin, Ireland as a Team Leader at Hertz’s international call center and has advanced her career to one of the highest positions, overseeing global Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience.
Amid the challenges created by the pandemic in 2020 in the travel industry and communities around the world, Smith led several impactful initiatives that further underscored her people-focused leadership and care and commitment to Hertz customers. In collaboration with Hertz’s global rental operations, Smith and her teams introduced and marketed Hertz Gold Standard Clean, an enhanced vehicle and sanitization process that concludes with the car being sealed to help customers travel safely and confidently during the pandemic; launched a program giving free month-long car rentals to NYC healthcare workers totaling $2M in rental donations; and implemented initiatives that earned Hertz the No. 1 ranking in the J.D. Power North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year.
Smith is also recognized for supporting WINiT’s mission this year in part for her longstanding coaching and mentorship of female professionals and efforts to promote more women into leadership roles.
"It is an honor to be recognized by WINiT and a privilege to be included alongside these talented women in the travel industry," said Smith. "I love what I do and proud to be surrounded by so many remarkable colleagues and teammates who are making a difference and lifting each other up. They inspire me and fuel my own commitment to help others grow and succeed."
About Hertz
Hertz, one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, has a long-standing legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler’s needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we’re here to get you there. To learn more or reserve a vehicle, visit Hertz.com.
Hertz pioneered the car rental industry more than 100 years ago and today is owned by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. which includes Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation.
ESTERO, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:HTZGQ) ("Hertz" or the "Company") today announced that it has reached a key milestone in the Company’s Chapter 11 process by filing its proposed Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") and related Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The proposed Plan contemplates that Knighthead Capital Management, LLC and its affiliates ("Knighthead") and Certares Opportunities LLC and its affiliates ("Certares") will serve as the Plan Sponsors and will commit to invest up to $4.2 billion to purchase up to 100% (but not less than a majority) of the common stock of the reorganized Hertz. This proposed investment, if consummated, will, together with a new $1 billion first-lien financing, a new $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, and a new asset-backed securitization facility to finance Hertz’s U.S. vehicle fleet, provide the basis for the proposed Plan and the funding needed for Hertz to complete its financial restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11 in early to mid summer. The equity investment will take the form of a direct purchase of up to approximately $2.3 billion of common equity of reorganized Hertz, together with a commitment to backstop a rights offering for up to approximately $1.9 billion of common equity in reorganized Hertz, which will be made available to unsecured creditors as part of the Plan. The proposed Plan is subject to Court approval and the satisfaction of certain conditions, including all conditions to the Plan Sponsors’ commitment, which is subject to, among other things, the completion of satisfactory documentation and due diligence.
The proposed Plan would provide for a new, sustainable capital structure that would substantially reduce Hertz’s corporate debt and provide for a less leveraged vehicle debt structure. If confirmed, the proposed Plan would provide for the payment in cash in full of all of Hertz’s existing first- and second-lien debt and all administrative and priority claims, including the obligations owed under Hertz’s $1.65 billion debtor-in-possession facility. Confirmation of the proposed Plan would also result in a 70% cash recovery to general unsecured creditors (including the guarantee of the €725 million Euronote facility issued by Hertz’s affiliate, HHN), subject to the right of the holders of funded unsecured debt claims to elect to take a portion of their recovery in the form of common equity in reorganized Hertz. In addition, it is contemplated that certain obligations of Hertz’s international businesses, which are not in Chapter 11, will be restructured on a consensual basis.
Overall, the proposed Plan will enable Hertz to exit Chapter 11 stronger both financially and operationally.
The next step in this process is for the Bankruptcy Court to approve the terms of the Plan Sponsors’ proposed investment, the Disclosure Statement and creditor solicitation materials at a hearing scheduled for April 16. Assuming Court approval, the Disclosure Statement and Plan will be mailed to Hertz’s creditors for a vote and the Court will schedule a hearing to confirm the Plan. Changes may be made to the Plan and Disclosure Statement prior to final creditor and Court approval.
Paul Stone, Hertz’s President and Chief Executive said, "We are excited to reach this important milestone in our restructuring process. Our Plan of Reorganization provides us a clear path forward to completing our financial restructuring and emerging from Chapter 11 by early to mid summer. The support of the Plan sponsors demonstrates their confidence in Hertz’s growth potential; moreover, they bring valuable experience in the travel and leisure industry."
Stone continued, "We’ve been making excellent progress on our financial and operational initiatives and repositioning our business as we prepare for increased travel demand as the pandemic subsides. We’re grateful for the commitment of our exceptional employees and teams around the world working tirelessly to maintain smooth operations with safe and outstanding service to our customers. We would like to thank our customers, franchise partners, vendors and other business partners for their continued support and loyalty. Based on actions we’ve taken during the restructuring process, we believe Hertz will be well-positioned to resume growth and secure the long-term success of our iconic brand."
Certares and Knighthead have recently formed the CK Opportunities Fund, a co-managed vehicle specifically dedicated to investments in travel and leisure. Knighthead is a leading credit-investment management firm established in 2008 with $5.5 billion of assets under management. Certares is a private investment platform dedicated to investing in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors with approximately $4.5 billion of assets under management.
For the Court documents or filings, please visit https://restructuring.primeclerk.com/hertz or call (877) 428-4661 (toll-free in the U.S.) or (929) 955-3421 (from outside the U.S.).
White & Case LLP is serving as legal advisor, Moelis & Co. is serving as investment banker, and FTI Consulting is serving as financial advisor.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Words such as "expect" and "intend" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which include but are not limited to statements related to our liquidity and potential financing sources; the bankruptcy process; our ability to obtain approval from the Bankruptcy Court with respect to motions or other requests made to the Bankruptcy Court throughout the course of the Chapter 11 Cases; the effects of Chapter 11 on the interests of various constituents; and the ability to negotiate, develop, confirm and consummate a plan of reorganization. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including those in our risk factors that we identify in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2021, and any updates thereto in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their date, and we undertake no obligation to update this information.
ESTERO, Fla., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZGQ) ("Hertz Global" or the "Company") today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the Company’s revenue was $1.2 billion, net loss attributable to the Company was $289 million and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA loss was $140 million. For the year, the Company’s revenue was $5.3 billion, net loss attributable to the Company was $1.7 billion and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA loss was $995 million. Liquidity at the end of 2020 was $1.1 billion.
"We are making significant headway on our U.S. Chapter 11 process," said Paul Stone, Hertz Global’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are on track to close on the sale of our Donlen vehicle leasing and fleet management business in March 2021 and are making progress on our plan of reorganization with the goal to emerge from Chapter 11 by mid to late summer."
December 2020 global revenue was nearly double that from April 2020 and since that time the Company achieved monthly, sequential year-over-year global rental volume improvement. The Company delivered annualized cost savings of approximately $3 billion during the year and downsized the fleet so that it was well positioned to match demand entering into 2021.
During the year, the Company adapted to severe volume declines by realigning its fleet, consolidating locations and staffing to the reality of pandemic-level travel demand, cutting all non-essential spending and capital expenses, all the while enhancing cleaning and sanitization processes for the safety of customers and employees. While the Company was focused on cost savings, it kept its sights on the importance of providing customers the highest level of service and in 2020 was ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction for Rental Cars by J.D. Power for the second year in a row.
"Throughout the difficulties of the past year, I have been exceptionally proud of our employees for their dedication to serving our customers and putting safety and satisfaction first. They remain our greatest asset," said Stone.
"I am humbled yet honored to lead such an iconic brand through one of the most challenging years in its history," continued Stone. "Based on our progress thus far, I believe more than ever that, with the continued support of our loyal customers and exceptional employees, we are laying the foundation for long-term success."
U.S. RENTAL CAR ("U.S. RAC") SUMMARY
U.S. RAC
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
876
$
1,673
(48)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(113)
$
48
NM
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(13)
%
3
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
298,183
516,726
(42)
%
Vehicle Utilization
74
%
79
%
Transaction Days (in thousands)
20,178
37,706
(46)
%
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
43.10
$
43.54
(1)
%
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
972
$
1,059
(8)
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
301
$
283
6
%
NM – Not meaningful
The pandemic-related impact on travel continued to result in fewer transaction days compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, mostly at airport locations. Volume trends continued to improve on a sequential quarterly basis with U.S. RAC revenues down 48% in the fourth quarter on 46% lower volume, compared with a 56% revenue decline year-over-year in the third quarter on 57% lower volume. Off-airport revenues comprised 45% of total revenue for the segment in the fourth quarter 2020 versus 33% in the prior year period.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month was impacted by residual values on certain vehicle models, and lower year-over-year retail sales volume during the quarter.
Direct operating and selling, general and administration expenses declined 36% year over year as the Company proactively reduced costs in line with demand.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $113 million was driven by the impact of lower revenue, partially offset by lower fleet costs as the Company adjusted fleet levels to demand, and reduced expenses.
INTERNATIONAL RENTAL CAR ("INTERNATIONAL RAC") SUMMARY
International RAC
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
217
$
474
(54)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(41)
$
(10)
NM
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(19)
%
(2)
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
83,744
169,971
(51)
%
Vehicle Utilization
69
%
72
%
Transaction Days (in thousands)
5,308
11,256
(53)
%
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
39.16
$
42.68
(8)
%
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
827
$
942
(12)
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
174
$
220
(21)
%
NM – Not meaningful
International travel restrictions and lockdowns continued to drive volume lower in the fourth quarter, however, trends continued to improve on a sequential quarterly basis. International RAC revenues were down 54% in the fourth quarter on 53% lower volume, compared with a 64% revenue decline year-over-year in the third quarter on 60% lower volume. Off-airport revenues comprised 63% of total revenue for the segment in the fourth quarter 2020 versus 44% in the prior year period. The mix shift in volume from airport rentals to longer-length, lower-priced off-airport rentals contributed to a 8% decrease in Total RPD versus fourth quarter 2019.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month benefited from strong residual values across key markets.
Direct operating and selling, general and administration expenses declined 45% year over year as the Company proactively reduced costs in line with demand.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $41 million reflected lower revenue, partially offset by lower fleet costs as the Company adjusted fleet levels to demand, and reduced operating expenses.
ALL OTHER OPERATIONS SUMMARY
All Other Operations
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
142
$
179
(21)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
22
$
30
(27)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
15
%
17
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units) – Donlen
186,200
222,400
(16)
%
All Other Operations is primarily comprised of the Company’s Donlen vehicle leasing and fleet management business. As previously announced in November 2020, the Company entered into a stock and asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its Donlen business to Athene Holding Ltd. The purchase agreement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court in December 2020. The sale is expected to close in March 2021.
RESULTS OF THE HERTZ CORPORATION
The pre-tax GAAP and non-GAAP profitability metrics for Hertz Global’s operating subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), are materially the same as those for Hertz Global for the fourth quarter 2020 and 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2020, Hertz posted the same revenues as the Company, however its pre-tax loss was $2.2 billion versus the Company’s pre-tax loss of $2.1 billion. The difference between Hertz’s and the Company’s pre-tax GAAP results is primarily due to Hertz’s write off in the second quarter of 2020 of $133 million due from the Company. The non-GAAP profitability metrics for Hertz are materially the same as those for Hertz Global.
FINANCIAL REORGANIZATION
As previously announced, on May 22, 2020, Hertz Global and Hertz (together, the "Companies") and certain of their direct and indirect subsidiaries in the United States and Canada filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Reorganization").
The Reorganization provides the time to put in place a new, stronger financial foundation to move successfully through the COVID-19 pandemic and to better position the Companies for the future. Throughout the Reorganization process, all of Hertz’s businesses globally, including its Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Firefly, Hertz Car Sales, and Donlen subsidiaries, are open and serving customers. All reservations, promotional offers, vouchers, and customer and loyalty programs, including rewards points, are expected to continue as usual.
Information related to the Reorganization is included in the Hertz Global and Hertz Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on the Hertz website, IR.Hertz.com. Additional information, including access to documents filed with the Bankruptcy Court, is also available online at https://restructuring.primeclerk.com/hertz, a website administered by Prime Clerk, LLC, a third-party bankruptcy claims and noticing agent. The information in this website is not incorporated by reference and does not constitute part of this earnings release.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA, SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, NON-GAAP MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
Following is selected financial data of Hertz Global. Also included are Supplemental Schedules which are provided to present segment results and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measure. Following the Supplemental Schedules, the Company provides definitions for terminology used throughout this earnings release and provides the usefulness of non-GAAP measures to investors and additional purposes for which management uses such measures.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
Certain statements contained in this release, and in related comments by the Company’s management, include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company’s liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategies. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts" or similar expressions. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in these circumstances. The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results and the Company’s 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 the Company’s actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, among others, those that may be disclosed from time to time in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Among other items, such factors include: the Company’s ability to navigate the Chapter 11 process, including obtaining Bankruptcy Court approval for certain actions, complying with and operating under the requirements and constraints of the Bankruptcy Code, negotiating and consummating a Chapter 11 plan, developing, funding and executing the Company’s business plan and continuing as a going concern; levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets; the length and severity of COVID-19 and the impact on the Company’s vehicle rental business as a result of travel restrictions and business closures or disruptions; the impact of COVID-19 and actions taken in response to the pandemic on global and regional economies and economic factors; general economic uncertainty and the pace of economic recovery, including in key global markets, when COVID-19 subsides; the Company’s ability to successfully restructure the Company’s substantial indebtedness or raise additional capital; the Company’s post-bankruptcy capital structure; the impact of the Company’s delisting from the New York Stock Exchange on its stockholders; the value of the Company’s common stock due to the Chapter 11 process; the Company’s ability to remediate the material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting; the Company’s ability to maintain an effective employee retention and talent management strategy and resulting changes in personnel and employee relations; the Company’s ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number and mix of vehicles used in its rental operations accordingly; actions creditors may take with respect to the vehicles used in the rental car operations; significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in the Company’s markets on rental volume and pricing; the Company’s ability to retain customer loyalty and market share; occurrences that disrupt rental activity during the Company’s peak periods; the Company’s ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles and risks relating to increases in the cost of the vehicles the Company purchases; the Company’s ability to dispose of vehicles in the used-vehicle market, use the proceeds of such sales to acquire new vehicles and to reduce exposure to residual risk; increased vehicle costs due to declining value of the Company’s non-program vehicles; the Company’s ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in its debtor-in-possession ("DIP") credit agreement and certain asset-backed and asset-based arrangements; the Company’s ability to access financial markets, including the financing of its vehicle fleet through the issuance of asset-backed securities; the Company’s ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and the availability to the Company of additional or continued sources of financing for its revenue earning vehicles and to refinance its existing indebtedness; risks related to the Company’s indebtedness, including its substantial amount of debt, the Company’s ability to incur substantially more debt, the fact that substantially all of its consolidated assets secure certain of its outstanding indebtedness and increases in interest rates or in its borrowing margins; fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; the Company’s ability to sustain operations during adverse economic cycles and unfavorable external events (including war, terrorist acts, natural disasters and epidemic disease); the Company’s ability to prevent the misuse or theft of information the Company possesses, including as a result of cyber security breaches and other security threats; the Company’s ability to adequately respond to changes in technology, customer demands and market competition; the Company’s ability to successfully implement any strategic transactions; the Company’s recognition of previously deferred tax gains on the disposition of revenue earning vehicles; financial instability of the manufacturers of the Company’s vehicles, which could impact their ability to fulfill obligations under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs; an increase in the Company’s vehicle costs or disruption to its rental activity, particularly during the Company’s peak periods, due to safety recalls by the manufacturers of its vehicles; the Company’s ability to execute a business continuity plan; the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis; the Company’s access to third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes; risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anticorruption or antibribery laws and the Company’s ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences; a major disruption in the Company’s communication or centralized information networks; a failure to maintain, upgrade and consolidate the Company’s information technology systems; costs and risks associated with potential litigation and investigations or any failure or inability to comply with laws and regulations or any changes in the legal and regulatory environment; the Company’s ability to maintain its network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports in the U.S. and internationally; the Company’s ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy; changes in the existing, or the adoption of new laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, where such actions may affect the Company’s operations, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates; risks relating to the Company’s deferred tax assets, including the risk of an "ownership change" under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; the Company’s exposure to uninsured claims in excess of historical levels; risks relating to the Company’s participation in multiemployer pension plans; shortages of fuel and increases or volatility in fuel costs; the Company’s ability to manage its relationships with unions; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and the Company’s ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, which could have an effect on operating results; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in periodic and current reports that the Company files with the SEC.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date made and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING DATA
SELECTED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Three Months Ended
December 31,
As a Percentage of Total Revenues
Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
As a
Percentage of
Total Revenues
(In millions, except per share data)
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
1,235
$
2,326
100
%
100
%
$
5,258
$
9,779
100
%
100
%
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
851
1,339
69
%
58
%
3,627
5,486
69
%
56
%
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
398
672
32
%
29
%
2,032
2,565
39
%
26
%
Selling, general and administrative
143
248
12
%
11
%
664
969
13
%
10
%
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
96
121
8
%
5
%
455
494
9
%
5
%
Non-vehicle
34
98
3
%
4
%
153
311
3
%
3
%
Total interest expense, net
130
219
11
%
9
%
608
805
12
%
8
%
Intangible and other asset impairments
20
—
2
%
—
%
213
—
4
%
—
%
Other (income) expense, net
6
(22)
—
%
(1)
%
(9)
(59)
—
%
(1)
%
Reorganization items, net
74
—
6
%
—
%
175
—
3
%
—
%
Total expenses
1,622
2,456
131
%
106
%
7,310
9,766
139
%
100
%
Income (loss) before income taxes
(387)
(130)
(31)
%
(6)
%
(2,052)
13
(39)
%
—
%
Income tax (provision) benefit
97
15
8
%
1
%
329
(63)
6
%
(1)
%
Net income (loss)
(290)
(115)
(23)
%
(5)
%
(1,723)
(50)
(33)
%
(1)
%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1
(3)
—
%
—
%
9
(8)
—
%
—
%
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(289)
$
(118)
(23)
%
(5)
%
$
(1,714)
$
(58)
(33)
%
(1)
%
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
156
142
150
117
Diluted
156
142
150
117
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$
(1.85)
$
(0.83)
$
(11.44)
$
(0.49)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
(1.85)
$
(0.83)
$
(11.44)
$
(0.49)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)(a)
$
(188)
$
(34)
$
(1,148)
$
168
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share(a)
$
(1.20)
$
(0.24)
$
(7.66)
$
1.44
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA(a)
$
(140)
$
54
$
(995)
$
649
(a)
Represents a non-GAAP measure, see the accompanying reconciliations included in Supplemental Schedule II.
Supplemental Schedule I
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
Unaudited
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
(In millions)
U.S. Rental
Car
Int’l Rental
Car
All Other
Operations
Corporate
Hertz
Global
U.S. Rental
Car
Int’l Rental
Car
All Other
Operations
Corporate
Hertz
Global
Total revenues:
$
876
$
217
$
142
$
—
$
1,235
$
1,673
$
474
$
179
$
—
$
2,326
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
680
163
8
—
851
1,019
312
8
—
1,339
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
269
46
83
—
398
439
111
122
—
672
Selling, general and administrative
50
38
8
47
143
126
51
11
60
248
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
63
21
12
—
96
85
23
13
—
121
Non-vehicle
(1)
—
1
34
34
(47)
—
(5)
150
98
Total interest expense, net
62
21
13
34
130
38
23
8
150
219
Intangible and other asset impairments
—
20
—
—
20
—
—
—
—
—
Other (income) expense, net
1
3
—
2
6
(22)
(1)
—
1
(22)
Reorganization items, net
8
—
2
64
74
—
—
—
—
—
Total expenses
1,070
291
114
147
1,622
1,600
496
149
211
2,456
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
(194)
$
(74)
$
28
$
(147)
$
(387)
$
73
$
(22)
$
30
$
(211)
$
(130)
Income tax (provision) benefit
97
15
Net income (loss)
(290)
(115)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1
(3)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(289)
$
(118)
Supplemental Schedule I (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
Unaudited
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
(In millions)
U.S. Rental
Car
Int’l Rental
Car
All Other
Operations
Corporate
Hertz
Global
U.S. Rental
Car
Int’l Rental
Car
All Other
Operations
Corporate
Hertz
Global
Total revenues:
$
3,656
$
972
$
630
$
—
$
5,258
$
6,938
$
2,169
$
672
$
—
$
9,779
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
2,858
742
27
—
3,627
4,146
1,312
28
—
5,486
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
1,323
274
435
—
2,032
1,656
440
469
—
2,565
Selling, general and administrative
275
180
20
189
664
490
221
35
223
969
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
323
86
46
—
455
345
97
52
—
494
Non-vehicle
(70)
—
(6)
229
153
(188)
(4)
(21)
524
311
Total interest expense, net
253
86
40
229
608
157
93
31
524
805
Intangible and other asset impairments
—
20
—
193
213
—
—
—
—
—
Other (income) expense, net
(18)
4
—
5
(9)
(38)
—
—
(21)
(59)
Reorganization items, net
8
—
2
165
175
—
—
—
—
—
Total expenses
4,699
1,306
524
781
7,310
6,411
2,066
563
726
9,766
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
(1,043)
$
(334)
$
106
$
(781)
$
(2,052)
$
527
$
103
$
109
$
(726)
$
13
Income tax (provision) benefit
329
(63)
Net income (loss)
(1,723)
(50)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
9
(8)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(1,714)
$
(58)
Supplemental Schedule II
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURE – ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS), ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE AND ADJUSTED CORPORATE EBITDA
Unaudited
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(289)
$
(118)
$
(1,714)
$
(58)
Adjustments:
Income tax provision (benefit)
(97)
(15)
(329)
63
Vehicle and non-vehicle debt-related charges(a)
22
13
61
52
Loss on extinguishment of debt(b)
—
39
5
43
Intangible and other asset impairments(c)
20
—
213
—
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(d)
10
3
64
14
Information technology and finance transformation costs(e)
8
37
42
114
Acquisition accounting-related depreciation and amortization(f)
13
14
54
55
Reorganization items, net(g)
74
—
175
—
Pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges(h)
20
—
109
—
Other items(i)
3
(18)
1
(59)
Adjusted pre-tax income (loss)(j)
(216)
(45)
(1,319)
224
Income tax (provision) benefit on adjusted pre-tax income (loss)(k)
28
11
172
(56)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
$
(188)
$
(34)
$
(1,148)
$
168
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding
156
142
150
117
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share(l)
$
(1.20)
$
(0.24)
$
(7.66)
$
1.44
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA:
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(289)
$
(118)
$
(1,714)
$
(58)
Adjustments:
Income tax provision (benefit)
(97)
(15)
(329)
63
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization(m)
57
52
225
203
Non-vehicle debt interest, net
34
98
153
311
Vehicle debt-related charges(a),(n)
18
9
50
38
Loss on extinguishment of vehicle debt(b)
—
—
5
—
Intangible and other asset impairments(c)
20
—
213
—
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(d)
10
3
64
14
Information technology and finance transformation costs(e)
8
37
42
114
Reorganization items, net(g)
74
—
175
—
Pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges(h)
20
—
109
—
Other items(i),(o)
5
(12)
12
(36)
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA
$
(140)
$
54
$
(995)
$
649
(a)
Represents debt-related charges relating to the amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums.
(b)
In 2020, represents, a $5 million write-off of deferred financing costs resulting from the European ABS waiver agreements entered into in the second and third quarters. In 2019, represents $39 million of early redemption premium and write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the partial redemption in the fourth quarter of the Senior Second Priority Secured Notes and a $4 million write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the full redemption in the third quarter of the 5.875% Senior Notes due October 2020 and 7.375% Senior Notes due January 2021.
(c)
In 2020, represents a $193 million impairment of technology-related intangible and other assets related to the Company’s corporate operations ("Corporate") recorded in the second quarter of 2020 and a $20 million impairment of the Hertz tradename in the Company’s International RAC segment recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020.
(d)
Represents charges incurred under restructuring actions as defined in U.S. GAAP, excluding impairments and asset write-downs. Also includes restructuring related charges such as incremental costs incurred directly supporting business transformation initiatives.
(e)
Represents costs associated with the Company’s information technology and finance transformation programs, both of which are multi-year initiatives to upgrade and modernize the Company’s systems and processes. These costs relate primarily to Corporate.
(f)
Represents incremental expense associated with the amortization of other intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment relating to acquisition accounting.
(g)
Represents charges incurred associated with the Reorganization, including professional fees. The charges relate primarily to Corporate.
(h)
Represents charges incurred in the second quarter of 2020 prior to the Reorganization comprised of preparation charges for the Reorganization, such as professional fees. Also includes, certain non-debtor financing and professional fee charges. For U.S. RAC, International RAC, All Other Operations and Corporate charges incurred for the three months ended December 31, 2020 $11 million, $(3) million, $2 million and $10 million, respectively, and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 are $43 million, $14 million, $6 million and $46 million, respectively.
(i)
Represents miscellaneous items. In 2020, includes $18 million for losses associated with certain vehicle damages of which $15 million impact U.S. RAC and $3 million impacts International RAC which were recorded in the second quarter. In 2019, includes a $30 million gain on marketable securities in Corporate, of which $5 million was recorded during the fourth quarter, and a $39 million gain on the sale of non-vehicle capital assets in U.S. RAC, of which $24 million was recorded in the fourth quarter.
(j)
Adjustments by caption on a pre-tax basis are as follows:
Increase (decrease) to expenses
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Direct vehicle and operating
$
(4)
$
(14)
$
(87)
$
(54)
Selling, general and administrative
(25)
(42)
(129)
(127)
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
(32)
(9)
(105)
(38)
Non-vehicle
(4)
(43)
(11)
(57)
Total interest expense, net
(36)
(52)
(116)
(95)
Intangible and other asset impairments
(20)
—
(213)
—
Other income (expense), net
(11)
20
(4)
57
Reorganization items, net
(74)
—
(175)
—
Total adjustments
$
(170)
$
(88)
$
(724)
$
(219)
(k)
Derived utilizing a combined statutory rate of 13% and 25% for the periods ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, applied to the respective Adjusted Pre-tax Income (Loss).
(l)
Adjustments used to reconcile diluted earnings (loss) per share on a GAAP basis to Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share are comprised of the same adjustments, inclusive of the tax impact, used to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the period.
(m)
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization expense for U.S. RAC, International RAC. All Other Operations and Corporate for the three months ended December 31, 2020 are $46 million, $5 million, $3 million and $3 million, respectively, and for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are $40 million, $5 million, $2 million and $5 million, respectively. Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization expense for U.S. RAC, International RAC, All Other Operations and Corporate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 are $179 million, $22 million, $10 million and $14 million, respectively, and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 are $156 million, $23 million, $10 million and $14 million, respectively.
(n)
Vehicle debt related charges for U.S. RAC, International RAC and All Other Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2020 are $12 million, $4 million and $2 million, respectively, and for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are $6 million, $2 million and $1 million, respectively. Vehicle debt related charges for U.S. RAC, International RAC and All Other Operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 are $36 million, $10 million and $4 million, respectively, and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 are $22 million, $12 million and $4 million, respectively.
(o)
Also includes an adjustment for non-cash stock-based compensation charges in Corporate.
Supplemental Schedule VI
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
U.S. Rental Car
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total Revenues
$
876
$
1,673
$
3,656
$
6,938
Ancillary retail vehicle sales revenue
(6)
(31)
(111)
(122)
Total Rental Revenues
$
870
$
1,642
$
3,545
$
6,816
Transaction Days (in thousands)
20,178
37,706
82,678
155,859
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
43.10
$
43.54
(1)
%
$
42.88
$
43.73
(2)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
870
$
1,642
$
3,545
$
6,816
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
298,183
516,726
423,992
534,879
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,918
$
3,178
$
8,361
$
12,743
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
972
$
1,059
(8)
%
$
697
$
1,062
(34)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
20,178
37,706
82,678
155,859
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
298,183
516,726
423,992
534,879
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
366
365
Available Car Days (in thousands)
27,433
47,539
155,181
195,231
Vehicle Utilization(a)
74
%
79
%
53
%
80
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
269
$
439
$
1,323
$
1,656
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
298,183
516,726
423,992
534,879
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
902
$
850
$
3,120
$
3,096
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
301
$
283
6
%
$
260
$
258
1
%
(a)
Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
Supplemental Schedule VI (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
International Rental Car
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total Revenues
$
217
$
474
$
972
$
2,169
Ancillary retail vehicle sales revenue
—
—
—
—
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(9)
6
(5)
11
Total Rental Revenues
$
208
$
480
$
967
$
2,180
Transaction Days (in thousands)
5,308
11,256
24,621
50,139
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
39.16
$
42.68
(8)
%
$
39.32
$
43.45
(10)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
208
$
480
$
967
$
2,180
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
83,744
169,971
116,348
180,723
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,484
$
2,824
$
8,311
$
12,063
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
827
$
942
(12)
%
$
693
$
1,005
(31)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
5,308
11,256
24,621
50,139
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
83,744
169,971
116,348
180,723
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
366
365
Available Car Days (in thousands)
7,704
15,637
42,583
65,964
Vehicle Utilization(b)
69
%
72
%
58
%
76
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
46
$
111
$
274
$
440
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(2)
1
1
3
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
44
$
112
$
275
$
443
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
83,744
169,971
116,348
180,723
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
525
$
659
$
2,364
$
2,451
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
174
$
220
(21)
%
$
197
$
204
(3)
%
(a)
Based on December 31, 2019 foreign exchange rates.
(b)
Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
Supplemental Schedule VI (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
Worldwide Rental Car
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Percent
Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total Revenues
$
1,093
$
2,147
$
4,628
$
9,107
Ancillary retail vehicle sales revenue
(6)
(31)
(111)
(122)
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(9)
6
(5)
11
Total Rental Revenues
$
1,078
$
2,122
$
4,512
$
8,996
Transaction Days (in thousands)
25,486
48,962
107,299
205,998
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
42.28
$
43.34
(2)
%
$
42.06
$
43.66
(4)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
1,078
$
2,122
$
4,512
$
8,996
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
381,927
686,697
540,340
715,602
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,823
$
3,090
$
8,350
$
12,571
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
940
$
1,030
(9)
%
$
696
$
1,047
(34)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
25,486
48,962
107,299
205,998
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
381,927
686,697
540,340
715,602
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
366
365
Available Car Days (in thousands)
35,137
63,176
197,764
261,195
Vehicle Utilization(b)
73
%
78
%
54
%
79
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
315
$
550
$
1,597
$
2,096
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(2)
1
1
3
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
313
$
551
$
1,598
$
2,099
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
381,927
686,697
540,340
715,602
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
820
$
802
$
2,957
$
2,933
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
12
12
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
273
$
268
2
%
$
246
$
244
1
%
Note: Worldwide Rental Car represents U.S. Rental Car and International Rental Car segment information on a combined basis and excludes the All Other Operations segment, which is primarily comprised of the Company’s Donlen leasing operations and Corporate.
(a)
Based on December 31, 2019 foreign exchange rates.
(b)
Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND KEY METRICS
Hertz Global is the top-level holding company that indirectly wholly owns The Hertz Corporation (together, the "Company"). The term "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Adjusted EBITDA is the Company’s segment measure of profitability and complies with GAAP when used in that context.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Non-GAAP measures are not recognized measurements under GAAP. When evaluating the Company’s operating performance or liquidity, investors should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation of, superior to, or as a substitute for measures of the Company’s financial performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS")
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax, debt-related charges and losses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, intangible and tangible asset impairments and write-downs, information technology and finance transformation costs, non-cash acquisition accounting charges and certain other miscellaneous items on a pre-tax basis. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) includes a provision (benefit) for income taxes derived utilizing a combined statutory rate. The combined statutory rate is management’s estimate of the Company’s long-term tax rate. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted Diluted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) on a per diluted share basis using the weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period. Its most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS are important to management because they allow management to assess operational performance of the Company’s business, exclusive of the items mentioned above that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of the Company’s competitors.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax, non-vehicle depreciation and amortization, net non-vehicle debt interest, vehicle debt-related charges and losses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, goodwill, intangible and tangible asset impairments and write-downs, information technology and finance transformation costs and certain other miscellaneous items. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA to total revenues.
Management uses these measures as operating performance metrics for internal monitoring and planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company’s annual operating budget and monthly operating reviews, and to facilitate analysis of investment decisions, profitability and performance trends. These measures enable management and investors to isolate the effects on profitability of operating metrics most meaningful to the business of renting and leasing vehicles. They also allow management to assess the performance of the entire business on the same basis as its reportable segments. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA is also utilized in the determination of certain executive compensation. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
KEY METRICS
Available Car Days
Available Car Days represents Average Vehicles multiplied by the number of days in a period.
Average Vehicles ("Fleet Capacity" or "Capacity")
Average Vehicles is determined using a simple average of the number of vehicles in the fleet whether owned or leased by the Company at the beginning and end of a given period.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month represents the amount of average depreciation expense and lease charges per vehicle per month, exclusive of the impacts of foreign currency exchange rates. Management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is appropriate so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it is reflective of how the Company is managing the costs of its vehicles and facilitates in comparison with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Rental Revenues
Total Rental Revenues represents total revenues less ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues, with all periods adjusted to eliminate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is appropriate so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents a measurement that excludes the impact of ancillary revenues resulting from vehicle sales and facilitates in comparisons with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Revenue Per Transaction Day ("Total RPD"or "RPD"; also referred to as "pricing")
Total RPD represents the ratio of Total Rental Revenues to Transaction Days. This metric is important 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" or "Total RPU Per Month")
Total RPU Per Month represents the amount of average Total Rental Revenues per vehicle per month. This metric is important to management and investors as it provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to fleet capacity, or asset efficiency.
Transaction Days ("Days"; also referred to as "volume")
Transaction Days, also known as volume, 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. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents the number of revenue generating days.
Vehicle Utilization ("Utilization")
Vehicle Utilization represents the ratio of Transaction Days to Available Car Days. This metric is important to management and investors as it is the measurement of the proportion of vehicles that are being used to generate revenues relative to fleet capacity.
ESTERO, Fla., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19 this year, Hertz, one of the largest car rental companies in the world, remained focused on caring for its customers and the communities it serves. Throughout 2020, Hertz provided safe and reliable transportation, supporting everyday travelers and essential workers while delivering on its commitment to provide industry-leading service.
A healthcare worker picks up their car from Hertz& in New York City, Saturday, March 28, 2020.& Hertz is providing free car rentals to New York City healthcare workers to help them get to and from work so they can continue providing critical care to the community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “It gives all of us at Hertz a sense of purpose and pride to lend our support as much as we can during this very difficult time,” said Kathryn Marinello, Hertz President and CEO.& (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Hertz)
Hertz J.D. Power Award 2020
"As a company that has served thousands of cities and neighborhoods for more than a century, it’s a part of our Hertz culture and heritage to provide caring service and build up our communities during times of need," said Hertz President and CEO Paul Stone. "Despite the COVID-related challenges this year, we’ve maintained our priority to care for our customers and communities where we operate, which has been possible because of the incredible support of our employees."
Caring for Communities
As COVID-19 gripped communities around the world, Hertz stepped in to provide safe and reliable transportation. The company helped people get safely to polling places this year by offering a free rental day on Election Day and provided complimentary vehicles in cities around the world to frontline workers, including $2 million worth of free month-long car rentals to more than 2,000 New York City healthcare workers.
When Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster and humanitarian relief organization, needed more vehicles to carry out its storm and coronavirus relief efforts this year, Hertz supported its partnership by providing more than $900,000 in in-kind rentals, helping communities across the U.S. receive much-needed assistance.
"As COVID-19 paralyzed communities across the country earlier this year, Team Rubicon put measures in place to ensure safety in all of our disaster operations and pivoted to add new missions to meet critical needs caused by the pandemic," said Art delaCruz, President and Chief Operating Officer of Team Rubicon. "Hertz joined us quickly in this fight, more committed than ever to make sure our volunteers, known as Greyshirts, could safely and swiftly travel to our neighbors in need. In 2020, with Hertz’s support across 373 operations in disaster and COVID operations, we were able to help 9.7 million people in vulnerable populations. From disasters, to supporting feeding operations or medical testing in remote areas across the country, Hertz was there with us."
Hertz also donated a limited-edition custom 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 this year to be auctioned at premier auto auction event in 2021 to support its longtime charitable partner, the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation (JAJF). The proceeds will help JAJF further its mission since 2006 to treat families who have a parent diagnosed with terminal cancer to WOW Experiences®.
"This donation should yield tremendous support for JAJF and is yet another example of Hertz’s compassion and belief in the importance of helping families take a break from cancer to create cherished memories together," said Jon Albert, Founder and CEO of JAJF. "We salute the goodwill and hospitality of Hertz and appreciate their continued partnership, which helps us bring more smiles and joy to families fighting cancer."
Gold Standard Service
Around the world, Hertz maintained its commitment to delivering industry-leading service while navigating a dramatically different travel landscape for much of 2020. At the onset of the pandemic, Hertz raised the bar on its high standards for safety and cleanliness and introduced Hertz Gold Standard Clean – a 15-point process that concludes with every car being sealed after it has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, which is a first-of-its-kind practice in the car rental industry.
Hertz also launched new mobile app features this year to facilitate a touchless rental experience, complementing existing touchless solutions offered through its free-to-join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, such as counter bypass and eReturn.
Hertz’s efforts to ensure customers’ safety and satisfaction helped it earn numerous awards and recognition in the travel industry this year.
"I’m honored our friends in the travel industry and our loyal customers continue to value and recognize our efforts to provide gold standard service this year," said Stone "We have our Hertz employees to thank for these accolades as they go the extra mile to ensure a safe, fast and easy car rental experience for our customers worldwide."
For the second consecutive year, Hertz earned the No. 1 ranking for Customer Satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2020 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study. Additionally, Hertz ranked highest in several key categories of the study, including the reservation process, pick-up process and overall vehicle satisfaction.
Further underscoring its superior service, Hertz earned the title of Leading Car Rental Company in more than 40 countries and regions in the 2020 World Travel Awards and received the highest distinction of World’s Leading Car Rental Company. Hertz also won Global Traveler’s annual Leisure Lifestyle Award for car rental for the third consecutive year and the Women’s Choice Award® for America’s Most Recommended™ Car Rental Brand for the eighth consecutive year as well as in the categories of Best Overall Customer Service, Business Travel and Loyalty Program.
Once again, Hertz’s top-rated loyalty program was awarded by FlyerTalk, the popular online community of frequent travelers. For the ninth consecutive year, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards was voted Best Car Rental Rewards Program in every geographic region in the world and awards for Outstanding Member Benefit in the Americas for Hertz Ultimate Choice and in Europe/Africa for Five Star and President’s Circle elite status.
About Hertz
Hertz, one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, has a long-standing legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler’s needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we’re here to get you there. To learn more or reserve a vehicle, visit Hertz.com.
Hertz pioneered the car rental industry more than 100 years ago and today is owned by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. which includes Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation.
ESTERO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZGQ) ("Hertz Global" or the "Company") today reported results for its third quarter 2020 with revenue of $1.3 billion, a net loss attributable to the Company of $222 million and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA loss of $26 million. Liquidity at the end of the third quarter was $1.1 billion.
"Our U.S. Chapter 11 process is progressing well. Recent, new funding and commitments of more than $6.0 billion allow us to continue taking steps to best position our business as a rental-car and fleet-leasing leader through the pandemic and for the future," said Paul Stone, Hertz Global’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
In the third quarter, the Company made sequential progress as month-to-month revenue improvement, disciplined cost controls and prudent working capital management enabled it to maintain its liquidity position, despite the pandemic challenges impacting the travel sector. "Since Labor Day, U.S. rental volume has trended better, reflecting pent-up leisure demand and market-specific rate adjustments. As a result, our domestic revenue improved 14 points sequentially from July to September. And, October revenue has held steady at September’s level," Stone said.
Throughout the third quarter, Hertz Global aggressively sold fleet into a record-high U.S. residual market, taking average operating fleet down 34% through its retail, wholesale and dealer-direct channels. As of the end of October, the Company’s U.S. fleet level is well positioned to match current demand. Hertz Global’s average international fleet, down 51% in the third quarter year over year, also is now sized appropriately for the current rental environment.
Based on the significant reduction in direct operating and selling, general and administrative expenses to date, the Company is increasing its annualized global cost savings target to $3.0 billion, up from $2.5 billion.
In addition to the $1.1 billion in liquidity at September 30, 2020, the Company recently closed on $1.65 billion of debtor-in-possession financing which provides support for ongoing operations, vehicle procurement and key investments in the business. The Company has also secured commitments for $4.0 billion of fleet financing which, if approved by the court, will enable the Company to meet its forecasted U.S. fleet needs through 2021. In October, the Company closed on a fleet financing facility of up to $400 million for its Donlen leasing and fleet management operations.
"The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone. But our employees have met the challenges head on, adapted processes and continued to put our customers’ safety and satisfaction first," said Stone. "Last month, we couldn’t have been prouder to have Hertz awarded No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction for Rental Cars by J.D. Power for a second consecutive year. It’s a true testament to our preferred position among rental car customers and our team’s commitment and dedication to our Company."
U.S. RENTAL CAR ("U.S. RAC") SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________
U.S. RAC
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
866
$
1,962
(56)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(10)
$
269
NM
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(1)
%
14
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
376,443
566,229
(34)
%
Vehicle Utilization
52
%
79
%
Transaction Days (in thousands)
17,971
41,399
(57)
%
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
46.27
$
46.67
(1)
%
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
736
$
1,137
(35)
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
161
$
247
(35)
%
NM – Not meaningful
Total U.S. RAC revenues were down 56%. Intra-quarter, the Company saw steady year-over-year improving trends with July revenue down 61%, August down 58% and September down 47%.
Off-airport revenues comprised 48% of total revenue for the third quarter 2020 versus 32% in the prior year. Overall volume in the third quarter declined year over year due to the pandemic-related impact on travel, especially to corporate customers. However, on a sequential quarterly basis, off-airport volume improved 12 points compared with the 2020 second quarter as leisure travel picked up and delivery services rentals continued to grow. Sequential quarterly year-over-year airport revenue improved 16 points, reflecting some recovery in airline travel from the second-quarter 2020 trough and a higher mix of local rentals at the airport.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month benefited from sales of used vehicles into a record-high residual market during the quarter. The Company disposed of 133,000 vehicles, 72% more than the third quarter 2019.
Direct operating and selling, general and administration expenses declined 43% year over year as the Company aggressively adjusted costs in response to pandemic-level demand.
On a sequential quarterly basis, the Company nearly recouped its second quarter 2020 Adjusted EBITDA loss in the third quarter through improved rental demand, lower vehicle depreciation and incremental cost savings.
INTERNATIONAL RENTAL CAR ("INTERNATIONAL RAC") SUMMARY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
International RAC
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
253
$
702
(64)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(35)
$
115
NM
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(14)
%
16
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
104,045
213,294
(51)
%
Vehicle Utilization
65
%
80
%
Transaction Days (in thousands)
6,194
15,631
(60)
%
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
39.75
$
45.44
(13)
%
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
789
$
1,110
(29)
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
183
$
199
(8)
%
NM – Not meaningful
Total International RAC revenues were down 64% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. Off airport revenues comprised 61% of total revenues for the segment versus 36% for the third quarter 2019. The mix shift in volume from airport rentals to longer-length, lower-priced off-airport rentals contributed to a 13% decrease in Total RPD versus third quarter 2019. While down, both airport and off airport volumes reflected sequential improvement compared to the year-over-year results reported for the second quarter 2020.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month benefited from strong residual values across all key markets.
Direct operating and selling, general and administration expenses declined 47% year over year as the Company proactively reduced costs in response to pandemic-level demand.
Actions taken in the third quarter to reduce vehicle inventories and operating expenses helped to narrow the Adjusted EBITDA loss from the second quarter 2020.
ALL OTHER OPERATIONS SUMMARY ___________________________________________________________
All Other Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
149
$
172
(13)
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
24
$
24
(3)
%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
16
%
14
%
Average Vehicles (in whole units) – Donlen
187,876
216,925
(13)
%
All Other Operations primarily is comprised of the Company’s Donlen leasing and fleet management operations. Revenue declined 13% and vehicle depreciation declined 12% driven by a reduction in leased vehicles year over year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was flat.
RESULTS OF THE HERTZ CORPORATION ________________________________________________________________
The GAAP and non-GAAP profitability metrics for Hertz Global’s operating subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), are materially the same as those for Hertz Global for the third quarter 2020 and 2019, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 Hertz, posted the same revenues as the Company, however its pre-tax loss was $1.8 billion versus the Company’s pre-tax loss of $1.7 billion. The difference between Hertz’s and the Company’s GAAP results is primarily due to Hertz’s write off in the second quarter of 2020 of $133 million due from the Company. The non-GAAP profitability metrics for Hertz are materially the same as those for Hertz Global.
As previously announced, on May 22, 2020, Hertz Global and Hertz (together, the "Companies") and certain of their direct and indirect subsidiaries in the United States and Canada filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Reorganization").
The Reorganization provides the time to put in place a new, stronger financial foundation to move successfully through the COVID-19 pandemic and to better position the Companies for the future. Throughout the Reorganization process, all of Hertz’s businesses globally, including its Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Firefly, Hertz Car Sales, and Donlen subsidiaries, are open and serving customers. All reservations, promotional offers, vouchers, and customer and loyalty programs, including rewards points, are expected to continue as usual.
Information related to the Reorganization is included in the Hertz Global and Hertz Form 10-Qs for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and on the Hertz website, IR.Hertz.com. Additional information, including access to documents filed with the Bankruptcy Court, is also available online at https://restructuring.primeclerk.com/hertz, a website administered by Prime Clerk, LLC, a third-party bankruptcy claims and noticing agent.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA, SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, NON-GAAP MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Following is selected financial data of Hertz Global. Also included are Supplemental Schedules, which are provided to present segment results, and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measure. Following the Supplemental Schedules, the Company provides definitions for terminology used throughout this earnings release and provides the usefulness of non-GAAP measures to investors and additional purposes for which management uses such measures.
ABOUT HERTZ ___________________________
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit: www.hertz.com.
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this release, and in related comments by the Company’s management, include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company’s liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategies. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts" or similar expressions. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in these circumstances. The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, that may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed or furnished to the SEC. Among other items, such factors could include: the Company’s ability to navigate the Chapter 11 process, including obtaining Bankruptcy Court approval for certain requirements, complying with and operating under the requirements and constraints of the Bankruptcy Code, negotiating and consummating a Chapter 11 plan, developing, funding and executing the Company’s business plan and continuing as a going concern; the impact of the Company’s delisting from the New York Stock Exchange on the Company’s stockholders; the value of the Company’s common stock due to the Chapter 11 process; levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to business and leisure travel in the United States and in global markets; the length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the Company’s vehicle rental business as a result of travel restrictions and business closures or disruptions; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken in response to the pandemic on global and regional economies and economic factors; general economic uncertainty and the pace of economic recovery, including in key global markets, when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides; the Company’s ability to successfully restructure the Company’s substantial indebtedness or raise additional capital; the Company’s post-bankruptcy capital structure; the Company’s ability to maintain an effective employee retention and talent management strategy and resulting changes in personnel and employee relations; the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis; the Company’s ability to dispose of vehicles in the used-vehicle market, use the proceeds of such sales to acquire new vehicles and to reduce exposure to residual risk; actions creditors may take with respect to the vehicles used in the rental car operations; significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in the Company’s markets on rental volume and pricing, including on the Company’s pricing policies or use of incentives; occurrences that disrupt rental activity during the Company’s peak periods; the Company’s ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number and mix of vehicles used in the Company’s rental operations accordingly; increased vehicle costs due to declining value of the Company’s non-program vehicles; the Company’s ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and the availability to it of additional or continued sources of financing for the Company’s revenue earning vehicles and to refinance its existing indebtedness; risks related to the Company’s indebtedness, including its substantial amount of debt, its ability to incur substantially more debt, the fact that substantially all of the Company’s consolidated assets secure certain of its outstanding indebtedness and increases in interest rates or in its borrowing margins; the Company’s ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in its senior credit facilities and letter of credit facilities, its outstanding unsecured senior notes, its outstanding senior second priority secured notes and certain asset-backed and asset-based arrangements; the Company’s ability to access financial markets, including the financing of its vehicle fleet through the issuance of asset-backed securities; fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; the Company’s ability to sustain operations during adverse economic cycles and unfavorable external events (including war, terrorist acts, natural disasters and epidemic disease); the Company’s ability to prevent the misuse or theft of information it possesses, including as a result of cyber security breaches and other security threats; the Company’s ability to adequately respond to changes in technology, customer demands and market competition; the Company’s ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles and risks relating to increases in the cost of the vehicles it purchases; the Company’s recognition of previously deferred tax gains on the disposition of revenue earning vehicles; financial instability of the manufacturers of the Company’s vehicles, which could impact their ability to fulfill obligations under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs; an increase in the Company’s vehicle costs or disruption to the Company’s rental activity, particularly during peak periods, due to safety recalls by the manufacturers of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to execute a business continuity plan; the Company’s access to third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes; the Company’s ability to retain customer loyalty and market share; risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anticorruption or antibribery laws, the Company’s ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences, the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and the Company’s ability to effectively manage its international operations after the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; a major disruption in the Company’s communication or centralized information networks; a failure to maintain, upgrade and consolidate the Company’s information technology systems; costs and risks associated with litigation and investigations or any failure or inability to comply with laws and regulations or any changes in the legal and regulatory environment, including laws and regulations relating to environmental matters and consumer privacy and data security; the Company’s ability to maintain its network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports in the U.S. and internationally; the Company’s ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy; changes in the existing, or the adoption of new laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, where such actions may affect the Company’s operations, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates; risks relating to the Company’s deferred tax assets, including the risk of an "ownership change" under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; the Company’s exposure to uninsured claims in excess of historical levels; risks relating to the Company’s participation in multiemployer pension plans; shortages of fuel and increases or volatility in fuel costs; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and the Company’s ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, which could have an effect on operating results and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in periodic and current reports that the Company files with the SEC.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
______________________
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING DATA _____________________________________________________________________________
SELECTED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Three Months Ended September 30,
As a Percentage of Total Revenues
Nine Months Ended September 30,
As a Percentage of Total Revenues
(In millions, except per share data)
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total revenues
$
1,268
$
2,836
100
%
100
%
$
4,023
$
7,454
100
%
100
%
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
832
1,492
66
%
53
%
2,777
4,147
69
%
56
%
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
347
667
27
%
24
%
1,634
1,892
41
%
25
%
Selling, general and administrative
143
232
11
%
8
%
519
723
13
%
10
%
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
110
134
9
%
5
%
360
372
9
%
5
%
Non-vehicle
17
70
1
%
2
%
118
214
3
%
3
%
Total interest expense, net
127
204
10
%
7
%
478
586
12
%
8
%
Technology-related intangible and other asset impairments
—
—
—
%
—
%
193
—
5
%
—
%
Other (income) expense, net
—
(6)
—
%
—
%
(15)
(37)
—
%
—
%
Reorganization items, net
78
—
6
%
—
%
101
—
3
%
—
%
Total expenses
1,527
2,589
120
%
91
%
5,687
7,311
141
%
98
%
Income (loss) before income taxes
(259)
247
(20)
%
9
%
(1,664)
143
(41)
%
2
%
Income tax (provision) benefit
36
(74)
3
%
(3)
%
232
(78)
6
%
(1)
%
Net income (loss)
(223)
173
(18)
%
6
%
(1,432)
65
(36)
%
1
%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1
(4)
—
%
—
%
7
(4)
—
%
—
%
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(222)
$
169
(18)
%
6
%
$
(1,425)
$
61
(35)
%
1
%
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
156
133
148
109
Diluted
156
134
148
109
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
$
(1.42)
$
1.26
$
(9.65)
$
0.56
Diluted
$
(1.42)
$
1.26
$
(9.65)
$
0.56
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)(a)
$
(68)
$
214
$
(827)
$
202
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share(a)
$
(0.44)
$
1.60
$
(5.60)
$
1.85
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA(a)
$
(26)
$
392
$
(855)
$
595
(a) Represents a non-GAAP measure, see the accompanying reconciliations included in Supplemental Schedule II.
Supplemental Schedule I
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
Unaudited
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)
U.S. Rental Car
Int’l Rental Car
All Other Operations
Corporate
Hertz Global
U.S. Rental Car
Int’l Rental Car
All Other Operations
Corporate
Hertz Global
Total revenues:
$
866
$
253
$
149
$
—
$
1,268
$
1,962
$
702
$
172
$
—
$
2,836
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
648
179
7
(2)
832
1,099
386
7
—
1,492
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
182
59
106
—
347
420
126
121
—
667
Selling, general and administrative
46
56
6
35
143
125
60
8
39
232
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
77
21
12
—
110
93
27
14
—
134
Non-vehicle
(1)
1
1
16
17
(49)
(1)
(6)
126
70
Total interest expense, net
76
22
13
16
127
44
26
8
126
204
Technology-related intangible and other asset impairments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Other (income) expense, net
—
—
—
—
—
(3)
1
—
(4)
(6)
Reorganization items, net
1
—
—
77
78
—
—
—
—
—
Total expenses
953
316
132
126
1,527
1,685
599
144
161
2,589
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
(87)
$
(63)
$
17
$
(126)
$
(259)
$
277
$
103
$
28
$
(161)
$
247
Income tax (provision) benefit
36
(74)
Net income (loss)
$
(223)
$
173
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1
(4)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(222)
$
169
Supplemental Schedule I (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In millions)
U.S. Rental Car
Int’l Rental Car
All Other Operations
Corporate
Hertz Global
U.S. Rental Car
Int’l Rental Car
All Other Operations
Corporate
Hertz Global
Total revenues:
$
2,780
$
755
$
488
$
—
$
4,023
$
5,266
$
1,695
$
493
$
—
$
7,454
Expenses:
Direct vehicle and operating
2,178
579
19
1
2,777
3,127
1,001
20
(1)
4,147
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
1,054
228
352
—
1,634
1,217
329
346
—
1,892
Selling, general and administrative
224
142
13
140
519
365
169
23
166
723
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
260
66
34
—
360
260
73
39
—
372
Non-vehicle
(69)
(1)
(7)
195
118
(141)
(3)
(15)
373
214
Total interest expense, net
191
65
27
195
478
119
70
24
373
586
Technology-related intangible and other asset impairments
—
—
—
193
193
—
—
—
—
—
Other (income) expense, net
(19)
1
—
3
(15)
(16)
1
—
(22)
(37)
Reorganization items, net
1
—
—
100
101
—
—
—
—
—
Total expenses
3,629
1,015
411
632
5,687
4,812
1,570
413
516
7,311
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
(849)
$
(260)
$
77
$
(632)
$
(1,664)
$
454
$
125
$
80
$
(516)
$
143
Income tax (provision) benefit
232
(78)
Net income (loss)
$
(1,432)
$
65
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
7
(4)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(1,425)
$
61
Supplemental Schedule II
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURE – ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS), ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE AND ADJUSTED CORPORATE EBITDA
Unaudited
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions, except per share data)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
$
(222)
$
169
$
(1,425)
$
61
Adjustments:
Income tax provision (benefit)
(36)
74
(232)
78
Vehicle and non-vehicle debt-related charges(a)
13
17
43
44
Technology-related intangible and other asset impairments(b)
—
—
193
—
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(c)
7
1
54
11
Information technology and finance transformation costs(d)
8
17
34
77
Acquisition accounting-related depreciation and amortization(e)
14
14
41
41
Reorganization items, net(f)
78
—
101
—
Pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges(g)
44
—
89
—
Other items(h)
4
(7)
(1)
(43)
Adjusted pre-tax income (loss)(i)
(90)
285
(1,103)
269
Income tax (provision) benefit on adjusted pre-tax income (loss)(j)
22
(71)
276
(67)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
$
(68)
$
214
$
(827)
$
202
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding
156
134
148
109
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share(k)
$
(0.44)
$
1.60
$
(5.60)
$
1.85
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA:
Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global
(222)
169
(1,425)
61
Adjustments:
Income tax provision (benefit)
(36)
74
(232)
78
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization(l)
58
51
168
151
Non-vehicle debt interest, net of interest income
17
70
118
214
Vehicle debt-related charges(a)(m)
13
10
37
29
Technology-related intangible and other asset impairments(b)
—
—
193
—
Restructuring and restructuring related charges(c)
7
1
54
11
Information technology and finance transformation costs(d)
8
17
34
77
Reorganization items, net(f)
78
—
101
—
Pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges(g)
44
—
89
—
Other items(h)(n)
7
—
8
(26)
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA
$
(26)
$
392
$
(855)
$
595
Supplemental Schedule II (continued)
(a)
Represents debt-related charges relating to the amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums.
(b)
Represents the impairment of technology-related intangible assets and capitalized cloud computing implementation costs. These costs relate to the Company’s corporate operations ("Corporate").
(c)
Represents charges incurred under restructuring actions as defined in U.S. GAAP, excluding impairments and asset write-downs. Also includes restructuring related charges such as incremental costs incurred directly supporting business transformation initiatives.
(d)
Represents costs associated with the Company’s information technology and finance transformation programs, both of which are multi-year initiatives to upgrade and modernize the Company’s systems and processes. These costs relate primarily to Corporate.
(e)
Represents incremental expense associated with the amortization of other intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment relating to acquisition accounting.
(f)
Represents charges incurred associated with the Reorganization, including professional fees. The charges relate primarily to Corporate.
(g)
Represents charges incurred in the second quarter of 2020 prior to the Reorganization comprised of preparation charges for the Reorganization, such as professional fees. Also includes, certain non-debtor financing and professional fee charges. For U.S. RAC, International RAC, All Other Operations and Corporate charges incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2020 are $17 million, $15 million, $3 million and $9 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are $32 million, $17 million, $3 million and $37 million, respectively.
(h)
Represents miscellaneous items. In 2020, includes $18 million for losses associated with certain vehicle damages of which $15 million impacts U.S. RAC and $3 million impacts International RAC which were recorded in the second quarter, partially offset by a $20 million gain on the sale of non-vehicle capital assets in U.S. RAC, which was recorded in the first quarter. In 2019, includes a $26 million gain on marketable securities in Corporate, of which $6 million was recorded in the third quarter, and a $15 million gain on the sale of non-vehicle capital assets in U.S. RAC, of which $3 million was recorded in the third quarter.
(i)
Adjustments by caption on a pre-tax basis are as follows:
Increase (decrease) to expenses
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Direct vehicle and operating
$
(14)
$
(13)
$
(83)
$
(40)
Selling, general and administrative
(38)
(17)
(104)
(83)
Interest expense, net:
Vehicle
(34)
(10)
(73)
(29)
Non-vehicle
—
(7)
(6)
(15)
Total interest expense, net
(34)
(17)
(79)
(44)
Intangible and other asset impairments
—
—
(193)
—
Other income (expense), net
(4)
5
6
37
Reorganization items, net
(78)
—
(101)
—
Total adjustments
$
(168)
$
(42)
$
(554)
$
(130)
(j)
Derived utilizing a combined statutory rate of 25% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 applied to the respective Adjusted Pre-tax Income (Loss).
(k)
Adjustments used to reconcile diluted earnings (loss) per share on a GAAP basis to Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share are comprised of the same adjustments, inclusive of the tax impact, used to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the period.
(l)
Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization expense for U.S. RAC, International RAC, All Other Operations and Corporate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 are $46 million, $6 million, $2 million and $4 million, respectively, and for the three months ended September 30, 2019 are $38 million, $6 million, $3 million and $4 million, respectively. Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization expense for U.S. RAC, International RAC, All Other Operations and Corporate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are $134 million, $16 million, $7 million and $11 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 are $116 million, $18 million, $8 million and $9 million, respectively.
(m)
Vehicle debt-related charges for U.S. RAC, International RAC and All Other Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 are $9 million, $3 million and $1 million, respectively, and for the three months ended September 30, 2019 are $6 million, $3 million, and $1 million, respectively. Vehicle debt-related charges for U.S. RAC, International RAC and All Other Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are $23 million, $11 million and $3 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 are $16 million, $10 million and $3 million, respectively.
(n)
Also includes an adjustment for non-cash stock-based compensation charges in Corporate.
Supplemental Schedule III
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
U.S. Rental Car
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total revenues
$
866
$
1,962
$
2,780
$
5,266
Ancillary retail vehicle sales revenue
(35)
(30)
(105)
(92)
Total Rental Revenues
$
831
$
1,932
$
2,675
$
5,174
Transaction Days (in thousands)
17,971
41,399
62,499
118,153
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
46.27
$
46.67
(1)
%
$
42.81
$
43.79
(2)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
831
$
1,932
$
2,675
$
5,174
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
376,443
566,229
465,929
540,930
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,208
$
3,412
$
5,741
$
9,565
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
736
$
1,137
(35)
%
$
638
$
1,063
(40)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
17,971
41,399
62,499
118,153
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
376,443
566,229
465,929
540,930
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
274
273
Available Car Days (in thousands)
34,633
52,093
127,665
147,674
Vehicle Utilization(a)
52
%
79
%
49
%
80
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
182
$
420
$
1,054
$
1,217
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
376,443
566,229
465,929
540,930
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
483
$
742
$
2,262
$
2,250
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
161
$
247
(35)
%
$
251
$
250
—
%
(a) Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
Supplemental Schedule III (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
International Rental Car
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total revenues
$
253
$
702
$
755
$
1,695
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(7)
8
5
4
Total Rental Revenues
$
246
$
710
$
760
$
1,699
Transaction Days (in thousands)
6,194
15,631
19,314
38,884
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
39.75
$
45.44
(13)
%
$
39.36
$
43.68
(10)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
246
$
710
$
760
$
1,699
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
104,045
213,294
127,216
184,307
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,364
$
3,329
$
5,974
$
9,218
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
789
$
1,110
(29)
%
$
664
$
1,024
(35)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
6,194
15,631
19,314
38,884
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
104,045
213,294
127,216
184,307
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
274
273
Available Car Days (in thousands)
9,572
19,623
34,857
50,316
Vehicle Utilization(b)
65
%
80
%
55
%
77
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
59
$
126
$
228
$
329
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(2)
2
3
—
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
57
$
128
$
231
$
329
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
104,045
213,294
127,216
184,307
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
548
$
600
$
1,816
$
1,785
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
183
$
199
(8)
%
$
202
$
198
2
%
(a) Based on December 31, 2019 foreign exchange rates.
(b) Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
Supplemental Schedule III (continued)
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY METRICS
REVENUE, UTILIZATION AND DEPRECIATION
Unaudited
Worldwide Rental Car
Three Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Percent Inc/(Dec)
($ in millions, except where noted)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total RPD
Total revenues
$
1,119
$
2,664
$
3,535
$
6,960
Ancillary retail vehicle sales revenue
(35)
(30)
(105)
(92)
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(7)
8
5
4
Total Rental Revenues
$
1,077
$
2,642
$
3,435
$
6,872
Transaction Days (in thousands)
24,165
57,030
81,813
157,037
Total RPD (in whole dollars)
$
44.60
$
46.33
(4)
%
$
41.99
$
43.76
(4)
%
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month
Total Rental Revenues
$
1,077
$
2,642
$
3,435
$
6,872
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
480,488
779,523
593,145
725,237
Total revenue per unit (in whole dollars)
$
2,241
$
3,389
$
5,791
$
9,476
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
748
$
1,130
(34)
%
$
644
$
1,053
(39)
%
Vehicle Utilization
Transaction Days (in thousands)
24,165
57,030
81,813
157,037
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
480,488
779,523
593,145
725,237
Number of days in period (in whole units)
92
92
274
273
Available Car Days (in thousands)
44,205
71,716
162,522
197,990
Vehicle Utilization(b)
55
%
80
%
50
%
79
%
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
241
$
546
$
1,282
$
1,546
Foreign currency adjustment(a)
(2)
2
3
—
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges
$
239
$
548
$
1,285
$
1,546
Average Vehicles (in whole units)
480,488
779,523
593,145
725,237
Adjusted depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges divided by Average Vehicles (in whole dollars)
$
497
$
703
$
2,166
$
2,132
Number of months in period (in whole units)
3
3
9
9
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars)
$
166
$
234
(29)
%
$
241
$
237
2
%
Note: Worldwide Rental Car represents U.S. Rental Car and International Rental Car segment information on a combined basis and excludes the All Other Operations segment, which is primarily comprised of the Company’s Donlen leasing operations, and Corporate.
(a) Based on December 31, 2019 foreign exchange rates.
(b) Calculated as Transaction Days divided by Available Car Days.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND KEY METRICS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hertz Global is the top-level holding company that indirectly wholly owns The Hertz Corporation (together, the "Company"). The term "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Adjusted EBITDA is the Company’s segment measure of profitability and complies with GAAP when used in that context.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Non-GAAP measures are not recognized measurements under GAAP. When evaluating the Company’s operating performance or liquidity, investors should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation of, superior to, or as a substitute for measures of the Company’s financial performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS")
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax, debt-related charges and losses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, intangible and tangible asset impairments and write-downs, information technology and finance transformation costs, non-cash acquisition accounting charges, reorganization items, pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges and certain other miscellaneous items on a pre-tax basis. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) includes a provision (benefit) for income taxes derived utilizing a combined statutory rate. The combined statutory rate is management’s estimate of the Company’s long-term tax rate. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted Diluted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) on a per diluted share basis using the weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period. Its most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS are important to management because they allow management to assess operational performance of the Company’s business, exclusive of the items mentioned above that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of the Company’s competitors.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax, non-vehicle depreciation and amortization, net non-vehicle debt interest, vehicle debt-related charges and losses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, goodwill, intangible and tangible asset impairments and write-downs, information technology and finance transformation costs, reorganization items, pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges and certain other miscellaneous items. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA to total revenues.
Management uses these measures as operating performance metrics for internal monitoring and planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company’s annual operating budget and monthly operating reviews, and to facilitate analysis of investment decisions, profitability and performance trends. These measures enable management and investors to isolate the effects on profitability of operating metrics most meaningful to the business of renting and leasing vehicles. They also allow management to assess the performance of the entire business on the same basis as its reportable segments. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
KEY METRICS
Available Car Days
Available Car Days represents Average Vehicles multiplied by the number of days in a period.
Average Vehicles ("Fleet Capacity" or "Capacity")
Average Vehicles is determined using a simple average of the number of vehicles in the fleet whether owned or leased by the Company at the beginning and end of a given period.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month represents the amount of average depreciation expense and lease charges per vehicle per month, exclusive of the impacts of foreign currency exchange rates. Management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is appropriate so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it is reflective of how the Company is managing the costs of its vehicles and facilitates in comparison with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Rental Revenues
Total Rental Revenues represents total revenues less ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues, with all periods adjusted to eliminate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Management believes eliminating the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is appropriate so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents a measurement that excludes the impact of ancillary revenues resulting from vehicle sales and facilitates in comparisons with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Revenue Per Transaction Day ("Total RPD"or "RPD"; also referred to as "pricing")
Total RPD represents the ratio of Total Rental Revenues to Transaction Days. This metric is important 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" or "Total RPU Per Month")
Total RPU Per Month represents the amount of average Total Rental Revenues per vehicle per month. This metric is important to management and investors as it provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to fleet capacity, or asset efficiency.
Transaction Days ("Days"; also referred to as "volume")
Transaction Days, also known as volume, 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. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents the number of revenue generating days.
Vehicle Utilization ("Utilization")
Vehicle Utilization represents the ratio of Transaction Days to Available Car Days. This metric is important to management and investors as it is the measurement of the proportion of vehicles that are being used to generate revenues relative to fleet capacity.
ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTC: HTZGQ) today announced that its common stock will start trading exclusively on the over-the-counter market. Stock quotations will be available on the OTC Bulletin Board (Pink Sheets) under the ticker symbol HTZGQ.
The NYSE determined that Hertz was no longer suitable for listing following the Company’s May 22, 2020 Chapter 11 filing and its review of the Company’s appeal of the delisting. The stock will no longer trade on the NYSE effective October 30, 2020.
ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: HTZ), a global leader in car rental, today announced that Alexandra (Alex) Brooks has been appointed to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective November 1, 2020. Ms. Brooks will oversee the company’s global accounting operations, financial shared services, tax and risk management.
Ms. Brooks previously had served as Senior Vice President, Internal Audit at Hertz since June 2020. She has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and audit. Prior to joining Hertz, Ms. Brooks was Vice President, Internal Audit at Aptiv PLC, a global technology company, and before that was the Chief Financial Officer for Champion Windows and Home Exteriors, a home improvement company. She has also held a variety of leadership roles at the General Electric Company, including Global Controller for the Aviation segment, Executive Technical Advisor to the Corporate Audit Staff and Global Controller for the Plastics division. Additionally, Ms. Brooks worked at the General Motors Company in a variety of finance and accounting roles and began her career with Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Ms. Brooks is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Rhode Island.
"In a short time, Alex has made significant contributions to Hertz," said Kenny Cheung, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "I know her leadership and extensive accounting, finance and audit experience will continue to serve Hertz well as we further progress our efforts to ensure a strong future for the company."
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin American, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) today announced that it has secured commitments for debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing totaling $1.65 billion and has filed a motion for approval of the financing by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Hertz President and CEO Paul Stone said, "This new financing will provide additional financial flexibility as we continue to navigate the pandemic’s effects on the travel industry and take steps to best position our business for the future. We are pleased with the strong interest from our pre-petition first-lien lenders and appreciate their support of Hertz and our future opportunities as a rental car leader."
The proposed DIP financing will support the Company as it moves through its next stage of its Chapter 11 process. The financing is to be provided by certain of the Company’s pre-petition first-lien lenders and is expected to be structured as a delayed draw term loan debtor facility. Up to $1 billion can be used to provide equity for vehicle acquisition in the U.S. and Canada. Up to $800 million can be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The financing is subject to finalization of definitive documentation, Court approval and other customary conditions, and a hearing is scheduled for October 29, 2020.
Moelis & Co. is serving as investment banker, FTI Consulting is serving as Hertz’s financial advisor and White & Case LLP is serving as Hertz’s legal advisor.
About Hertz The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin American, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz today announced that for the second consecutive year it has earned the No. 1 overall ranking for Customer Satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2020 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study, which surveys leisure and business customers. Hertz also received top honors in the following categories: reservation process, pick-up process and rental car, which includes satisfaction with the overall vehicle and its cleanliness.
"From the beginning of their journey to the end, our customers’ satisfaction is the heartbeat of everything we do," said Hertz President and CEO Paul Stone. "While the rental car and overall travel industry has faced challenges during the pandemic, I’m grateful to our employees for taking great care of our customers and implementing our enhanced measures that enabled us to continue providing a safe, fast and easy rental experience."
As traveler needs shifted amid the pandemic, Hertz quickly adapted to meet customer expectations. The car rental brand raised the bar on its already high standards for safety and cleanliness by introducing the Hertz Gold Standard Clean seal. Each vehicle is sealed immediately following a rigorous 15-point cleaning and sanitization process that follows U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. This is a first-of-its-kind practice in the car rental industry.
To further help customers travel safely and confidently, Hertz launched new capabilities within its mobile app this year to facilitate a touchless rental experience by enabling them to select and purchase more products and services digitally. These enhancements complement the low-touch and touchless solutions that Hertz offers through its Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program. Gold Plus Rewards members can minimize or eliminate personal contact by skipping the counter at many airports and going straight to their car. When they return, members can drop off their car and go with Hertz’s eReceipt and Express Return service. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is free to join and benefits are immediately available.
To celebrate its second consecutive J.D. Power No. 1 ranking and thank its customers, Hertz is offering a free car class upgrade for a limited time. Additionally, through December 31, 2020, Hertz will award a free two-day rental to five customers each week who share their positive Hertz experience on social media with a written story, photo or video using #1Hertz. For more details and official rules, visit: Hertz.com/JDPower.
About Hertz
Hertz, one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, has a long-standing legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler’s needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we’re here to get you there. To learn more or reserve a vehicle, visit Hertz.com.
Hertz pioneered the car rental industry more than 100 years ago and today is owned by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. which includes Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation.