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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), a North American full-line rental supplier, has announced the extension of its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES). The offer, part of a merger agreement dated February 19, 2025, has been prolonged to April 29, 2025, to allow for the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and other conditions.
The acquisition proposal consists of $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock for each H&E share. As of the close of business on April 15, 2025, approximately 48.84% of H&E’s outstanding shares had been tendered, with an additional 1.05% tendered via guaranteed delivery procedures.
Herc Holdings, founded in 1965 and operating as Herc Rentals Inc., reported 2024 revenues of about $3.6 billion. The company, with 453 locations across North America, offers a range of equipment rental services to improve customer efficiency and safety. H&E Equipment generated revenues of $1.52 billion in the last twelve months, with a solid gross profit margin of 44.5%. For deeper insights into both companies’ financials and comprehensive analysis, investors can access detailed Pro Research Reports through InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.
The extension of the tender offer is to fulfill the conditions outlined in the Prospectus/Offer to Exchange, the related Letter of Transmittal, and other offer documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 19, 2025, and amended on April 16, 2025. With H&E Equipment’s next earnings report due on April 23, 2025, InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including 10+ exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics, to make informed investment decisions.
The completion of the acquisition remains subject to various conditions, including regulatory approvals. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. is acting as the depository and paying agent for the tender offer.
This information is based on a press release statement and is intended for informational purposes only. It is neither an endorsement of the offer nor a solicitation to purchase or sell securities. The exchange offer materials, registration statement on Form S-4, and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, containing important information for shareholders, are available on the SEC’s website and through direct company contact.
Investors are encouraged to read these documents carefully before making any decisions regarding the tender offer. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as planned or that the anticipated benefits will be realized.
In other recent news, Herc Holdings Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire H&E Equipment Services Inc. for $5.5 billion. The acquisition deal includes $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock per H&E share, valuing H&E shares at $104.89 each. This transaction is expected to increase Herc’s revenues to approximately $5.4 billion and EBITDA to over $2.3 billion on a pro forma basis in 2025. However, the acquisition will be largely debt-funded, with Herc planning to use $4.5 billion in debt and $1 billion in common stock issuance.
Moody’s Ratings has labeled the transaction as credit negative due to the anticipated increase in Herc’s debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 4.1 times. Similarly, S&P Global has revised Herc’s outlook to negative, citing potential strain on credit metrics. Despite these concerns, the acquisition is projected to yield significant annual cost synergies and enhance Herc’s position as the third-largest rental company in North America. The deal is contingent upon the tender of a majority of H&E’s shares and regulatory approvals, with the transaction expected to close by mid-2025.
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