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H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   October 13, 2006

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-51759 81-0553291
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
11100 Mead Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana   70816
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (225) 298-5200

Not Applicable
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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:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 13, 2006, H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has commenced an exchange offer of any and all outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 for 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 registered under the Securities Act of 1933. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in the press release shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as set forth with respect thereto in any such filing.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release by H&E Equipment Services, Inc., dated October 13, 2006, announcing that H&E Equipment Services, Inc. has commenced its exchange offer of any and all outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 for 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 registered under the Securities Act of 1933.





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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.

         
    H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
          
October 13, 2006   By:   /s/ Leslie Magee
       
        Name: Leslie Magee
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press release by H&E Equipment Services, Inc., dated October 13, 2006, announcing that H&E Equipment Services, Inc. has commenced its exchange offer of any and all outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 for 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Contacts:
Leslie S. Magee
Chief Financial Officer
225-298-5261
lmagee@he-equipment.com

Kevin S. Inda
Corporate Communications, Inc.
407-566-1180
kevin.Inda@cci-ir.com

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Commences Exchange Offer
for 8 3/8% Senior Notes Due 2016

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (October 13, 2006) – H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer of any and all outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 for 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2016 registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 13, 2006, unless extended. This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. The exchange offer is being made solely by means of the prospectus, dated October 13, 2006, with respect to the exchange offer and the related letter of transmittal. Copies of the prospectus and letter of transmittal may be obtained from The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., the exchange agent for the exchange offer, Corporate Trust Operations Reorganization Unit, 101 Barclay Street, 7E, New York, New York 10286, Attn: Diane Amoroso, (212) 815-6331.

About H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

The Company is one of the largest integrated equipment services companies in the United States with 47 full-service facilities throughout the Intermountain, Southwest, Gulf Coast, West Coast and Southeast regions of the United States. H&E Inc. is focused on heavy construction and industrial equipment and rents, sells and provides parts and service support for four core categories of specialized equipment: (1) hi-lift or aerial platform equipment; (2) cranes; (3) earthmoving equipment; and (4) industrial lift trucks. By providing equipment rental, sales, and on-site parts, repair and maintenance functions under one roof, the Company is a one-stop provider for its customers’ varied equipment needs. This full service approach provides the Company with multiple points of customer contact, enabling it to maintain a high quality rental fleet, as well as an effective distribution channel for fleet disposal and provides cross-selling opportunities among its new and used equipment sales, rental, parts sales and service operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements about our beliefs and expectations and statements containing the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results that differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) general economic conditions and construction activity in the markets where we operate in North America; (2) relationships with new equipment suppliers; (3) increased maintenance and repair costs; (4) our substantial leverage; (5) the risks associated with the expansion of our business; (6) our possible inability to integrate any businesses we acquire; (7) competitive pressures; (8) compliance with laws and regulations, including those relating to environmental matters; and (9) other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three month period ended June 30, 2006. 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 SEC, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

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