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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-018316"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "MGRC"
cik: "0000752714"
company_name: "MCGRATH RENTCORP"
filed_at: "2024-01-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T16:13:55.908297+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# McGrath RentCorp files Merger Agreement with WillScot; commits to retain all employees through end of 2024

## Summary
- Definitive Merger Agreement with WillScot Mobile Mini filed as exhibit; deal to create combined space solutions provider.
- CEO letter confirms all McGrath employees will be retained through end of 2024 or 6 months post-close, whichever later.
- Transaction expected to close in Q2 2024, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
- No changes to employee compensation, benefits, or day-to-day roles until close; companies operate independently.
- WillScot recognizes McGrath's complementary modular building and container portfolio as key to the deal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-018316
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: MGRC
- cik: 0000752714
- company_name: MCGRATH RENTCORP
- filed_at: 2024-01-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/752714/000119312524018316/0001193125-24-018316-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/752714/000119312524018316/d686648d8ka.htm

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