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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 2, 2021

 

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Commission File Number:  000-51759

 

Delaware		81-0553291
(State or other jurisdiction of		(IRS Employer
incorporation)		Identification No.)

 

7500 Pecue Lane

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(225) 298-5200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: 

 

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	HEES	Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 

 

 

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 2, 2021, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01    Other Events.

 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures as defined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We define EBITDA for the periods presented as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented as EBITDA adjusted for the following: (1) merger and other costs and (2) impairment of goodwill.

 

We use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in our business operations to, among other things, evaluate the performance of our business, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets. We also believe that analysts and investors use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures to evaluate a company’s overall operating performance. However, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have material limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We consider them useful tools to assist us in evaluating performance because they eliminate items related to components of our capital structure, taxes and non-cash charges. The items that we have eliminated in determining EBITDA for the periods presented are interest expense, income taxes, depreciation of fixed assets (which includes rental equipment and property and equipment) and amortization of intangible assets and, in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, any other non-recurring items described above applicable to the particular period. However, some of these eliminated items are significant to our business. For example, (i) interest expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because we incur a significant amount of interest expense related to our outstanding indebtedness; (ii) payment of income taxes is a necessary element of our costs; and (iii) depreciation is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because rental equipment is the single largest component of our total assets and we recognize a significant amount of depreciation expense over the estimated useful life of this equipment. Any measure that eliminates components of our capital structure and costs associated with carrying significant amounts of fixed assets on our consolidated balance sheet has material limitations as a performance measure. In light of the foregoing limitations, we do not rely solely on EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as performance measures and also consider our GAAP results. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

We use Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share in our business operations to, among other things, analyze our financial performance on a comparative period basis without the effects of significant one-time, non-recurring items. We define Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share for the period presented as Income (Loss) from Operations, Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) per Share, respectively, adjusted for the impairment of goodwill. Additionally, we believe Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share provide useful information concerning future profitability. However, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP Income (Loss) from Operations, Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) per Share. Because Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

 

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Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release, dated November 2, 2021, announcing financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2021.

Exhibit 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 2, 2021	By:	/s/ Leslie S. Magee
		Leslie S. Magee
		Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

 

 

 

 

 

Contacts:

 

Leslie S. Magee

Chief Financial Officer

225-298-5261

lmagee@he-equipment.com

 

Jeffrey L. Chastain

Vice President of Investor Relations

225-952-2308

Jchastain@he-equipment.com

 

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

 

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- (November 2, 2021) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”, the “Company”) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, highlighting improved fleet utilization, rental rate appreciation and significant progress toward the Company’s strategic transition to a pure-play rental business. During the third quarter of 2021, the Company agreed to sell its crane business, (the “Crane Sale”).  All results and comparisons below Total Company Summary are presented on a continuing operations basis and exclude the Crane Sale.   

 

THIRD QUARTER 2021 SUMMARY

 

Total Company Third Quarter 2021 Summary (including both continuing and discontinued operations)

 

 

Continuing Operations Third Quarter 2021 Summary

 

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“Customer demand for our diverse mix of rental equipment remained vigorous throughout the third quarter as the recovery in non-residential construction intensified, and the increased activity led to another quarter of strong financial performance,” remarked Brad Barber, Chief Executive Officer of H&E Equipment Services, Inc.  “Among our key metrics, average physical utilization improved to 71.9% in the third quarter, decidedly better than averages, when stated on a continuing operations basis, of 63.5% and 68.7% in the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.  Also, as equipment utilization increased, rental rates posted another quarter of sequential improvement, up 2.6% from the second quarter while rates advanced 2.9% when compared to the third quarter in 2020.  By the conclusion of the third quarter, rental rates had improved approximately 450 basis points from the pandemic-induced lows experienced in early 2021.  Finally, in the face of global supply chain challenges, we grew our equipment rental fleet by 2.9% sequentially and 8.4% since the conclusion of 2020.”

Mr. Barber remained enthusiastic about the equipment rental industry, stating, “A broadening industrial recovery led by an abundance of non-residential construction activity serves as the underpinning of a truly robust business environment. Across our rental fleet, physical utilization during October peaked at 75%, our best measure since 2018. The strong measure is indicative of outstanding operational execution and continued strong demand as we entered the final quarter of 2021. Industry indicators continue to signal the likelihood for further non-residential project expansion in 2022.”  

Addressing recent strategic accomplishments, Mr. Barber noted, “Our exit from the crane distribution business, as well as the sale of two earthmoving distribution branches represent significant steps we are taking to advance H&E’s strategic transition to a pure equipment rental business. These measures are helping to establish a pathway to higher and more sustainable

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revenue growth as well as margin appreciation through the business cycle. Proceeds from these transactions will facilitate continued investment in our rental fleet and support further development of our national branch network. Our warm start and greenfield branch expansion strategy remain an integral part of our future growth plans. In fact, following the addition of 10 branches in 2021, including most recently a new facility in Ogden, Utah, we expect to establish no fewer than 10 new branches in 2022.

 

“Next month, H&E will celebrate its 60^th year in business. As we approach this milestone, I am very confident in the Company’s ability to capitalize on future growth initiatives that should enhance our competitive position. Reinforcing my confidence are factors such as our young rental fleet, our diverse geographic presence, the strength of our balance sheet and ample liquidity, our robust and scalable digital customer platform, and the ability and experience of our leadership team. Collectively, these attributes will serve us well as we address the numerous opportunities generated by a strong business cycle.”

 

FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR THIRD QUARTER 2021 CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

 

Revenue

Total revenues increased 9.3% to $275.4 million in the third quarter of 2021 from $251.9 million in the third quarter of 2020.  Total equipment rental revenues increased 22.1% to $197.2 million compared to $161.5 million in the third quarter of 2020. Rental revenues increased 21.6% to $176.7 million compared to $145.3 million in the third quarter of 2020. Used equipment sales decreased 14.2% to $31.1 million compared to $36.2 million in the same quarter of 2020. New equipment sales decreased 30.4% to $19.4 million compared to $27.8 million in the same quarter of 2020. Parts sales increased 7.4% to $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to $16.3 million in the same quarter of 2020 and service revenues increased 1.6% to $8.6 million compared to $8.5 million over the same period of comparison.

 

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased 29.4% in the third quarter of 2021 to $113.9 million from $88.0 million in the third quarter of 2020.  Gross margin was 41.4% for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 34.9% for the third quarter of 2020. On a segment basis, gross margin on total equipment rentals was 45.6% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 39.6% in the third quarter of 2020.  Rental margins were 50.9% compared to 44.3% over the same period of comparison.  On average, rental rates in the third quarter of 2021 were 2.9% better than rental rates in the third quarter of 2020.  Time utilization (based on original equipment cost) was 71.9% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 63.5% in the third quarter of 2020. Gross margins on used equipment sales were 37.6% compared to 30.4% over the same period of comparison. Gross margins on new equipment sales were 12.4% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 11.0% in the third quarter of 2020. Gross margins on parts sales were 24.5% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 26.0% in the third quarter of 2020.  Gross margins on service revenues were 65.2% compared to 67.5% over the same period of comparison.  

 

Rental Fleet

At the end of the third quarter of 2021, the original acquisition cost of the Company’s rental fleet was approximately $1.8 billion, which represented a 5.0%, or $87.7 million, increase from the end of the third quarter of 2020.  Dollar utilization for the third quarter of 2021 was 38.9% compared to 32.9% for the third quarter of 2020.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $74.4 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 15.3%, compared to $64.5 million in the third quarter of 2020. The higher expenses were primarily due to a $9.1 million increase in employee salaries, wages, incentive compensation related to increased profitability, payroll taxes and related employee benefits, a $0.9 million increase in facilities expenses and a $0.6 million increase in professional fees. SG&A expenses in the third

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quarter of 2021 as a percentage of total revenues were 27.0%, compared to 25.6% in the third quarter of 2020. Approximately $3.3 million of SG&A expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were attributable to warm start branches opened since the third quarter of 2020.

 

Income from Operations

Income from operations for the third quarter of 2021 was $45.7 million, or 16.6% of revenues, compared to $25.4 million, or 10.1% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2020.    

 

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $13.4 million for the third quarter of 2021, a reduction of 9.8% when compared to $14.9 million for the third quarter of 2020.

 

Net Income

Net income in the third quarter of 2021, including both continuing and discontinued operations, was $29.5 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $10.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2020. The effective income tax rate was 24.8% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 40.9% in the third quarter of 2020. On a continuing operations basis, net income in the third quarter of 2021 was $24.7 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2020.  The effective income tax rate was 24.7% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 30.4% in the third quarter of 2020.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain Non-GAAP measures (EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share and the disaggregation of equipment rental revenues and cost of sales numbers) detailed below.  Please refer to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2021, for a description of these measures and of our use of these measures.  These measures as calculated by the Company are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  Additionally, these Non-GAAP measures are not a measurement of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to the Company's other financial information determined under GAAP.

 

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2021 results today, November 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).  To listen to the call, participants should dial 844-887-9400 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.  A telephonic replay will become available after 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 2, 2021, and will continue through November 9, 2021, by dialing 877-344-7529 and entering the confirmation code 10161135.

 

A live broadcast of the Company’s quarterly conference call will be available online at www.he-equipment.com on November 2, 2021, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and will remain available for 30 days.  Related presentation materials will be posted to the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s web site at www.he-equipment.com prior to the call.  The presentation materials will be in Adobe Acrobat format.

 

About H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

Founded in 1961, H&E Equipment Services, Inc. is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation, serving customers across 24 states. The Company’s fleet is among the industry’s youngest and most versatile with a superior equipment mix comprised of aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines. H&E serves a diverse set of end markets in many high-growth geographies including branches throughout the Pacific

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Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain, Southwest, Gulf Coast States, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about H&E’s beliefs and expectations, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “target”, “project”, “intend”, “foresee” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, such as the scope and duration of the outbreak, government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response to the pandemic, material delays and cancellations of construction or infrastructure projects, supply chain disruptions and other impacts to the business; (2) general economic conditions and construction and industrial activity in the markets where we operate in North America; (3) our ability to forecast trends in our business accurately, and the impact of economic downturns and economic uncertainty in the markets we serve (including as a result of current uncertainty due to COVID-19); (4) trends in oil and natural gas could adversely affect the demand for our services and products; (5) the impact of conditions in the global credit and commodity markets (including as a result of current volatility and uncertainty in credit and commodity markets due to COVID-19) and their effect on construction spending and the economy in general; (6) relationships with equipment suppliers; (7) increased maintenance and repair costs as we age our fleet and decreases in our equipment’s residual value; (8) our indebtedness; (9) risks associated with the expansion of our business and any potential acquisitions we may make, including any related capital expenditures, or our inability to consummate such acquisitions; (10) our possible inability to integrate any businesses we acquire; (11) competitive pressures; (12) security breaches and other disruptions in our information technology systems; (13) adverse weather events or natural disasters; (14) compliance with laws and regulations, including those relating to environmental matters, corporate governance matters and tax matters, as well as any future changes to such laws and regulations; and (15) other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. These statements are based on the current beliefs and assumptions of H&E’s management, which in turn are based on currently available information and important, underlying assumptions. Investors, potential investors, security holders and other readers are urged to consider the above-mentioned factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

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