Category: Press Release

  • Hertz Completes Repricing Of Tranche B Senior Term Loan Facility

    Hertz Completes Repricing Of Tranche B Senior Term Loan Facility

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), has successfully completed a repricing of its currently outstanding $1,372 billion senior secured tranche B term loan facility. As part of the repricing, the tranche B term loans will be replaced by new tranche B-2 term loans.

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    The expected interest savings are driven by a reduction in the applicable margin charged on Eurodollar borrowings under the new tranche B-2 term loans from 275 basis points to 225 basis points, and by a reduction in the interest rate floor applicable to Eurodollar borrowings under the new tranche B-2 term loans from 100 basis points to 75 basis points. To reprice the tranche B term loans, Hertz amended the terms of its March 2011 term loan credit agreement.

    The terms and conditions of the new tranche B-2 term loans with respect to maturity, collateral, and covenants are otherwise unchanged compared to the tranche B term loans.

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,270 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,860 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in 83 countries. Our Hertz brand name is one of the most recognized in the world, signifying leadership in quality rental services and products. We are one of the only car rental companies that has an extensive network of company‑operated rental locations both in the United States and in all major European markets. We believe that we maintain the leading airport car rental brand market share, by overall reported revenues, in the United States and at 120 major airports in Europe where we have company‑operated locations and where data regarding car rental concessionaire activity is available. We believe that we also maintain the second largest market share, by overall reported revenues, in the off-airport car rental market in the United States. In our equipment rental business segment, we rent equipment through approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through our international licensees. We and our predecessors have been in the car rental business since 1918 and in the equipment rental business since 1965. We also own Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This communication contains "forward-looking statements." Examples of forward-looking statements include information concerning our liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These forward-looking statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "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 that the Company believes are appropriate in these circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could affect our actual financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative.

    Among other items, such factors could include: our ability to integrate the car rental operations of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") and realize operational efficiencies from the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; the operational and profitability impact of divestitures that we agreed to undertake to secure regulatory approval for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to airline passenger traffic in the United States and in global markets; the impact of pending and future U.S. governmental action to address budget deficits through reductions in spending and similar austerity measures, which could materially adversely affect unemployment rates and consumer spending levels; significant changes in the competitive environment, including as a result of industry consolidation, and the effect of competition in our markets, including on our pricing policies or use of incentives; occurrences that disrupt rental activity during our peak periods; our ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies and realize opportunities to increase productivity and profitability; an increase in our fleet costs as a result of an increase in the cost of new vehicles and/or a decrease in the price at which we dispose of used vehicles either in the used vehicle market or under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs; our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the size and mix of our fleet accordingly; our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and the availability to us of additional or continued sources of financing for our revenue earning equipment and to refinance our existing indebtedness; safety recalls by the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; a major disruption in our communication or centralized information networks; financial instability of the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; any impact on us from the actions of our licensees, franchisees, dealers and independent contractors; our ability to maintain profitability during adverse economic cycles and unfavorable external events (including war, terrorist acts, natural disasters and epidemic disease); shortages of fuel and increases or volatility in fuel costs; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and complete dispositions; our ability to maintain favorable brand recognition; costs and risks associated with litigation; risks related to our indebtedness, including our substantial amount of debt, our ability to incur substantially more debt and increases in interest rates or in our borrowing margins; our ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in our senior credit facilities, our outstanding unsecured senior notes and certain asset-backed and asset-based arrangements; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and our ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, which could have an effect on earnings; 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 our operations, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates; changes to our senior management team; the effect of tangible and intangible asset impairment charges; the impact of our derivative instruments, which can be affected by fluctuations in interest rates and commodity prices; and our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

    The Company therefore cautions you against relying on these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company’s 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.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. To Webcast 2013 Investor Meeting

    Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. To Webcast 2013 Investor Meeting

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

    Event:

    Hertz Global Holdings’ (NYSE: HTZ) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark P. Frissora, and other members of senior management, will present an overview of the company’s operational and financial strategy at the company’s annual investor meeting.

    Time/Date:

    9:00 AM (ET) on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

    Internet Access:

    Hertz’s presentation will be broadcast live through an audio webcast available from the Investor Relations section of Hertz’s website, www.hertz.com/investorrelations.

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    ABOUT HERTZ
    Hertz Global Holdings is the top-level holding company for the consolidated Hertz business that operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,270 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,860 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 120 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 60 countries. In addition, the Company has sales and marketing centers in 60 countries which promote the Company’s business both within and outside such country. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Choice, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market with Hertz On Demand which rents cars by the hour and/or by the day, at various locations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, from small tools and supplies to earthmoving equipment, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers, from approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees. Hertz also owns Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

    To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com. For information on Hertz Equipment Rental, visit the company on the web at www.hertzequip.com.

    SOURCE Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

  • Conversion Right Triggered On Hertz’s Convertible Senior Notes

    Conversion Right Triggered On Hertz’s Convertible Senior Notes

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HTZ) today announced that the Company’s 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2014 (the "Notes") will continue to be convertible by holders of the Notes. This conversion right has been triggered because the Company’s closing common stock price per share exceeded $10.77 for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on March 31, 2013. Based on this triggering event, the Notes will be convertible until June 30, 2013.

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    If conversion requests are received, the settlement of the Notes will be paid pursuant to the terms of the Indenture. The Company has elected to settle conversions of the Notes solely in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

    Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, is the Trustee for the holders of the Notes and Conversion Agent under the Indenture. All questions relating to the mechanics of the conversion for the Notes should be directed to Martin Reed at Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, telephone number 212.515.5244 and address 45 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10006.

    This press release is only a summary of certain provisions of the Notes and the Indenture, dated as of May 27, 2009 (the "Indenture"), by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. A complete explanation of the conversion rights of holders of the Notes, as well as the procedures required to convert Notes, is set forth in the Indenture. All holders are urged to review the conversion provisions contained in the Notes and the Indenture in their entirety.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 New York Auto Summit

    Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 New York Auto Summit

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

    Event:

    Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: HTZ) Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Elyse Douglas to speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 New York Auto Summit

    Time/Date:

    11:50 am (ET) on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

    Internet Access:

    Hertz’s presentation will be broadcast live through an audio webcast available from the Investor Relations section of Hertz’s website, www.hertz.com/investorrelations. Presentation slides will be available for download at the site and the webcast will be available for replay until April 10, 2013.

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    About Hertz
    Hertz Global Holdings is the top-level holding company for the consolidated Hertz business that operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,270 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,860 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 120 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 60 countries. In addition, the Company has sales and marketing centers in 60 countries which promote the Company’s business both within and outside such country. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Choice, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market with Hertz On Demand which rents cars by the hour and/or by the day, at various locations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, from small tools and supplies to earthmoving equipment, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers, from approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees. Hertz also owns Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

    To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com. For information on Hertz Equipment Rental, visit the company on the web at www.hertzequip.com.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Sponsors Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Extends 30-Year Relationship With The Hertz Corporation

    Hertz Sponsors Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard Extends 30-Year Relationship With The Hertz Corporation

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) and the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard have signed a four-year partnership for Hertz to be the Official Car Rental Sponsor of the Invitational.

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    "Hertz has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Arnold Palmer, from our continued sponsorship of the Invitational to our earlier days when Arnold played a prominent role in our advertising," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Hertz has a robust roster of sports relationships and our continued partnership with the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard highlights the importance of the sport and the incremental value we receive reaching its loyal fan base."

    Hertz and Arnold Palmer have been together for 30 years, since 1983. Hertz has featured the World Golf Hall of Fame icon in print advertisements, radio and television commercials, and other promotions over the years. In addition, Hertz was title sponsor of Palmer’s PGA TOUR event at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge from 1985 through 1988, for what was then known as the Hertz Bay Hill Classic. Hertz has been an associate sponsor since 1996 of the event now presented by MasterCard.

    "Nothing pleases me more than to know that my long-time association with Hertz continues with the four-year extension of its associate sponsorship of our tournament," Palmer said. "Hertz has been a loyal and generous supporter of the tournament through most of its existence and has played an important role in raising its stature to the high level the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard enjoys today."

    Hertz is committed to offering its customers the most technologically innovative products and services available to keep customers "Traveling at the Speed of Hertz." This includes Hertz ‘Carfirmations’; ‘Gold Choice’, which gives Gold members the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose a different car from the Gold Choice area; and e-Return, with the fastest car rental drop-off that includes an email receipt within hours. These are all complimentary services for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members, which is currently free to join. In addition, Hertz continues to expand the presence of its ExpressRent Interactive Kiosks that let customers rent a car, with or without a reservation, through a live, face-to-face video kiosk.

    The 35th annual Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard or will be March 18-24. For more information, call the ticket office at 407-876-7774 or toll free at 1-866-764-4843, or visit us on the Internet at www.arnoldpalmerinvitational.com. Tournament proceeds benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

    For more information, visit www.Hertz.com and/or follow Hertz at www.Facebook.com/Hertz and www.Twitter.com/Hertz.

    About The Hertz Corporation
    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz On Demand to operate Lufthansa airline’s employee CarPool of 1000 vehicles
With Lufthansa CarPool deal Hertz becomes #1 in global corporate car sharing sector

    Hertz On Demand to operate Lufthansa airline’s employee CarPool of 1000 vehicles With Lufthansa CarPool deal Hertz becomes #1 in global corporate car sharing sector

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) has announced that its global car sharing business Hertz On Demand is now serving as the operator of Lufthansa CarPool for the airline’s employees, making Hertz the leading player in the corporate car sharing sector. Hertz will supply and maintain more than 1,000 vehicles equipped with Hertz On Demand car sharing technology as well as operate the CarPool booking system. A wide range of vehicles at attractively priced rates are available at convenient locations for the employees of Deutsche Lufthansa and the company’s partner firms at the airports in Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg. The agreement is to run for an initial period of three years.

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    Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and CEO of Hertz Corporation said: "Our innovative Hertz On Demand car share concept proved compelling to Lufthansa because it provides the ideal solution for the individual mobility needs of airline staff. We are proud to be cooperating with one of the world’s leading airlines as well as becoming the number one player in the field of corporate car sharing."

    Ralf Diederichs, Head of Travel Management & Mobility Services: "The Lufthansa Carpool powered by Hertz On Demand is an attractive offering for our employees. With its unique car sharing technology, wide range of vehicles and 24/7 service, Hertz On Demand provides us with the right answer for the mobility needs of our personnel."

    Hertz On Demand offers Lufthansa and the airline’s affiliate employees a "24/7" service all year round. The technology-equipped vehicles can be picked up and returned at any time. After signing up to the service, staff can make their car reservations via the internet, a mobile webpage, or by an iPhone app. The vehicles are unlocked using a Hertz RFID-enabled token that dispenses with the need for a key.

    The new Lufthansa CarPool powered by Hertz on Demand offers registered users a wide choice of vehicles. The selection ranges from Fiat 500s and Ford Fiestas through to station wagons and SUVs. In addition, seven-seaters or transporters are available for either short- or long-term rental. One-way rentals between Lufthansa CarPool locations are possible and serve to increase vehicle flexibility.

    About Hertz On Demand
    Hertz On Demand has more than 230,000 members and 1600 vehicles located at over 800 locations worldwide, including cities, corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour in car Member Care Centre communication, and, in the US, 180 free miles per 24 hours. Further information about Hertz On Demand is available at www.hertzondemand.com

    About The Hertz Corporation
    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

    CONTACT (U.S.):

    Paula Rivera

    (201) 307-2824

    privera@hertz.com

    CONTACT (International):

    Zoe White

    +44 1895 553 887

    zoewhite@hertz.com

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Partners With Live Nation & AAA To Give Customers An Early Jump On 2013 Concert Season
Special offer gives customers $35 off a rental and $50 in Live Nation® Concert Cash®

    Hertz Partners With Live Nation & AAA To Give Customers An Early Jump On 2013 Concert Season Special offer gives customers $35 off a rental and $50 in Live Nation® Concert Cash®

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) continues its commitment to music and the open road with a limited time offer to help renters and music enthusiasts kickoff the 2013 concert season. Starting March 1st, renters can get $35 off of their weekly rental and receive $50 in Live Nation Concert Cash. The combination deal brings together two Hertz corporate partners—AAA and Live Nation Entertainment—and offers Hertz customers two unique ways to save this spring.

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    "Driving and music go hand in hand and we’re pleased to offer Hertz customers special AAA discounts along with savings on their next concert experience," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our partnerships with Live Nation and AAA result in unique deals our competitors can’t match. We value our corporate relationships and make them work for the benefit of consumers to expand their travel-related experiences and reward them for choosing Hertz."

    In order to receive $35 dollars off your rental and $50 Live Nation Concert Cash*, the rental must:

    • Be booked on Hertz.com using an AAA Club Discount Code (CDP#) and Promotional Code #178474.
    • Be a weekly rental of a minimum of five days and occur between March 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013.
    • Be booked with a valid email address to receive Live Nation Concert Cash code and redemption information.

    *Live Nation Concert Cash is a one-time use only voucher access code that can be used toward select concert tickets or merchandise. Subject to Terms of Use found at www.livenation.com/concertcash.

    Last year, Hertz and Live Nation teamed up to bring customers unique, concert going experiences. In the summer, during The Hertz Best Seats promotion, a lucky winner and his guests got to sit in a special VIP convertible during a concert at Charter One Pavilion in Chicago and, in December, the pair teamed up again for a holiday promotion that gave winners VIP tickets and backstage access to a concert in San Francisco.

    Hertz launched Road Trip Radio last year as well, where customers can listen to the music of their preference direct from hertz.com, Hertz’s mobile apps, or the Company’s Facebook page. With three different music stations, including The Merge (top 40, adult contemporary and soft rock), Route 66 (classic rock and oldies) and Open Road (country and contemporary country), Hertz has something for travelers headed in any direction.

    For more information about Hertz, visit www.Hertz.com or follow Hertz on Facebook or Twitter.

    About The Hertz Corporation
    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

    About Live Nation Entertainment
    Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five ecommerce sites, with a database of over 119 million fans who visit our sites. Live Nation Concerts produces 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 200 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 250 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Global Holdings Announces Proposed $250 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes by The Hertz Corporation

    Hertz Global Holdings Announces Proposed $250 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes by The Hertz Corporation

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), intends to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), subject to market and other conditions.

    The Notes will pay interest semi-annually in arrears. The Notes are expected to be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the domestic subsidiaries of Hertz that guarantee its senior credit facilities from time to time.

    Hertz intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes to replenish a portion of its liquidity after having dividended approximately $467.2 million in available liquidity to the Company, which the Company used to repurchase approximately 23 million of the approximately 60 million shares of the Company’s common stock sold in an offering by certain of the Company’s stockholders on March 12, 2013.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes (and the guarantees of the Notes) or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the Notes or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The Notes (and the guarantees of the Notes) will be issued in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and, outside of the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. None of the Notes and such guarantees have been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,270 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,860 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in 83 countries. Our Hertz brand name is one of the most recognized in the world, signifying leadership in quality rental services and products. We are one of the only car rental companies that has an extensive network of company‑operated rental locations both in the United States and in all major European markets. We believe that we maintain the leading airport car rental brand market share, by overall reported revenues, in the United States and at 120 major airports in Europe where we have company‑operated locations and where data regarding car rental concessionaire activity is available. We believe that we also maintain the second largest market share, by overall reported revenues, in the off-airport car rental market in the United States. In our equipment rental business segment, we rent equipment through approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through our international licensees. We and our predecessors have been in the car rental business since 1918 and in the equipment rental business since 1965. We also own Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This communication contains "forward-looking statements." Examples of forward-looking statements include information concerning our liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These forward-looking statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "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 that the Company believes are appropriate in these circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could affect our actual financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative.

    Among other items, such factors could include: our ability to integrate the car rental operations of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") and realize operational efficiencies from the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; the operational and profitability impact of divestitures that we agreed to undertake to secure regulatory approval for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to airline passenger traffic in the United States and in global markets; the impact of pending and future U.S. governmental action to address budget deficits through reductions in spending and similar austerity measures, which could materially adversely affect unemployment rates and consumer spending levels; significant changes in the competitive environment, including as a result of industry consolidation, and the effect of competition in our markets, including on our pricing policies or use of incentives; occurrences that disrupt rental activity during our peak periods; our ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies and realize opportunities to increase productivity and profitability; an increase in our fleet costs as a result of an increase in the cost of new vehicles and/or a decrease in the price at which we dispose of used vehicles either in the used vehicle market or under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs; our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the size and mix of our fleet accordingly; our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and the availability to us of additional or continued sources of financing for our revenue earning equipment and to refinance our existing indebtedness; safety recalls by the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; a major disruption in our communication or centralized information networks; financial instability of the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; any impact on us from the actions of our licensees, franchisees, dealers and independent contractors; our ability to maintain profitability during adverse economic cycles and unfavorable external events (including war, terrorist acts, natural disasters and epidemic disease); shortages of fuel and increases or volatility in fuel costs; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and complete dispositions; our ability to maintain favorable brand recognition; costs and risks associated with litigation; risks related to our indebtedness, including our substantial amount of debt, our ability to incur substantially more debt and increases in interest rates or in our borrowing margins; our ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in our senior credit facilities, our outstanding unsecured senior notes and certain asset-backed and asset-based arrangements; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and our ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, which could have an effect on earnings; 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 our operations, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates; changes to our senior management team; the effect of tangible and intangible asset impairment charges; the impact of our derivative instruments, which can be affected by fluctuations in interest rates and commodity prices; and our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

    The Company therefore cautions you against relying on these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company’s 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.

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  • Hertz Global Holdings Announces Pricing Of $250 Million Private Offering Of Senior Notes By The Hertz Corporation

    Hertz Global Holdings Announces Pricing Of $250 Million Private Offering Of Senior Notes By The Hertz Corporation

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), has entered into an agreement to sell $250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Offering is expected to close on or about March 28, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions.

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    The Notes will pay interest semi-annually in arrears. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the domestic subsidiaries of Hertz that guarantee its senior credit facilities from time to time.

    Hertz intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes to replenish a portion of its liquidity after having dividended approximately $467.2 million in available liquidity to the Company, which the Company used to repurchase approximately 23 million of the approximately 60 million shares of the Company’s common stock sold in an offering by certain of the Company’s stockholders on March 12, 2013.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes (and the guarantees of the Notes) or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the Notes or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The Notes (and the guarantees of the Notes) will be issued in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and, outside of the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. None of the Notes and such guarantees have been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,270 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,860 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in 83 countries. Our Hertz brand name is one of the most recognized in the world, signifying leadership in quality rental services and products. We are one of the only car rental companies that has an extensive network of company‑operated rental locations both in the United States and in all major European markets. We believe that we maintain the leading airport car rental brand market share, by overall reported revenues, in the United States and at 120 major airports in Europe where we have company‑operated locations and where data regarding car rental concessionaire activity is available. We believe that we also maintain the second largest market share, by overall reported revenues, in the off-airport car rental market in the United States. In our equipment rental business segment, we rent equipment through approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through our international licensees. We and our predecessors have been in the car rental business since 1918 and in the equipment rental business since 1965. We also own Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This communication contains "forward-looking statements." Examples of forward-looking statements include information concerning our liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These forward-looking statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "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 that the Company believes are appropriate in these circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could affect our actual financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative.

    Among other items, such factors could include: our ability to integrate the car rental operations of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") and realize operational efficiencies from the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; the operational and profitability impact of divestitures that we agreed to undertake to secure regulatory approval for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty; levels of travel demand, particularly with respect to airline passenger traffic in the United States and in global markets; the impact of pending and future U.S. governmental action to address budget deficits through reductions in spending and similar austerity measures, which could materially adversely affect unemployment rates and consumer spending levels; significant changes in the competitive environment, including as a result of industry consolidation, and the effect of competition in our markets, including on our pricing policies or use of incentives; occurrences that disrupt rental activity during our peak periods; our ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies and realize opportunities to increase productivity and profitability; an increase in our fleet costs as a result of an increase in the cost of new vehicles and/or a decrease in the price at which we dispose of used vehicles either in the used vehicle market or under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs; our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the size and mix of our fleet accordingly; our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and the availability to us of additional or continued sources of financing for our revenue earning equipment and to refinance our existing indebtedness; safety recalls by the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; a major disruption in our communication or centralized information networks; financial instability of the manufacturers of our vehicles and equipment; any impact on us from the actions of our licensees, franchisees, dealers and independent contractors; our ability to maintain profitability during adverse economic cycles and unfavorable external events (including war, terrorist acts, natural disasters and epidemic disease); shortages of fuel and increases or volatility in fuel costs; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and complete dispositions; our ability to maintain favorable brand recognition; costs and risks associated with litigation; risks related to our indebtedness, including our substantial amount of debt, our ability to incur substantially more debt and increases in interest rates or in our borrowing margins; our ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in our senior credit facilities, our outstanding unsecured senior notes and certain asset-backed and asset-based arrangements; changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and our ability to make accurate estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, which could have an effect on earnings; 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 our operations, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates; changes to our senior management team; the effect of tangible and intangible asset impairment charges; the impact of our derivative instruments, which can be affected by fluctuations in interest rates and commodity prices; and our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

    The Company therefore cautions you against relying on these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company’s 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.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Expands Supercar Rentals In Europe
Hertz launches the iconic McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini LP 560 Spyder, Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Scaglietti and Jaguar X-KR for driving experiences of a lifetime

    Hertz Expands Supercar Rentals In Europe Hertz launches the iconic McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini LP 560 Spyder, Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Scaglietti and Jaguar X-KR for driving experiences of a lifetime

    LONDON, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has expanded its Supercar offerings in Europe to cater for international and local market demand. Providing the opportunity to drive high end marques that would normally retail at six figure prices, Hertz Supercars are now available for rental in France, Italy and, as of April, in the Netherlands. In addition, further premium models have been added to the collections in the UK and Spain. Customers can enjoy the ultimate driving experience with legendary models such as the McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini LP 560 Spyder, Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Scaglietti, Bentley GT Continental and Jaguar X-KR for a day or longer.

    Michel Taride, Group President, RAC International, Hertz Corporation, said: "The expansion of our supercar rentals in Europe is fantastic news for customers worldwide who want a taste of the millionaire lifestyle. Our supercars are being driven out on the open road by true car enthusiasts, people wanting to land an important business deal, and those desiring an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Once again, Hertz is demonstrating its flair for providing highly rewarding customer experiences and a wide choice of offerings to suit every occasion."

    Supercars in France include the iconic Lamborghini LP 560 Spyder, Range Rover Evoque and Aston Martin Virage Volante while the range in Italy features marques such as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Jaguar X-KR and Audi Q7 S Lin. In the Netherlands, customers will be able to hire a Porsche 911, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Boxster, Bentley GT Continental and Range Rover Evoque.

    Within the UK new additions such as the Lamborghini LP570-4 Performante Edizione Tecnica and Range Rover Vogue Autobiography have just been unveiled, while the Spanish collection has brought on board high end vehicles including the Audi R-8 and Mercedes SLS.

    Ideal for locals or international visitors looking to enjoy the high life, the supercar ranges follow in the success of Hertz’s other premium offerings such as the Prestige Collection with its quality vehicles including the Mercedes S350 and the Audi A5.

    In addition to the supercar offerings in UK, Spain, Italy, France and The Netherlands, customers can hire a Porsche Panamera at selected locations in the USA. Benefits can include multi-driver policies, inclusive insurance and vehicle delivery, depending on the market. Customers must be aged 25 and over. Other terms and conditions apply.

    Hertz Supercars can be booked for the USA, Italy, UK, and in April, The Netherlands, on www.hertzsupercars.com. In France, Hertz Supercars are bookable from www.hertzsupercars.fr and in Spain, the website is: http://es.rentbull.es.

    About Hertz

    Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

    Hertz Press Contacts

    Jack Holden

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    E: jack.holden@ketchum.com

    Nicola Hanley

    Ketchum

    T: +44 (0) 207 611 3597

    E: nicola.hanley@ketchum.com

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation