M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC: M&A transaction — United Rentals closes $2B cash acquisition of Ahern Rentals; adds 2,100 employees, 60K assets
UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Completed acquisition of Ahern Rentals for $2.0B in cash on December 7, 2022.
- Adds approximately 2,100 employees, 60,000 rental assets, and 106 U.S. locations.
- Funded via newly issued senior secured notes and existing ABL facility.
- CEO states integration is off to a strong start; positions for robust 2023 demand.
- Full-year 2023 guidance to be issued in January, reflecting acquisition impact.