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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2012

Registration No. 333-179039

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware		7359		06-1522496
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

Five Greenwich Office Park

Greenwich, Connecticut 06831

(203) 622-3131

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Jonathan M. Gottsegen, Esq.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Five Greenwich Office Park

Greenwich, Connecticut 06831

(203) 622-3131

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)

 

 

Copies to:

 

		Kevin J. Groman, Esq.
Andrew D. Soussloff, Esq. Francis J. Aquila, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 125 Broad Street New York, New York 10004 Phone: (212) 558-4000		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary RSC Holdings Inc.		Robert B. Schumer, Esq. Ariel J. Deckelbaum, Esq. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Phone: (212) 373-3000
		6929 East Greenway Parkway
		Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
		Phone: (480) 905-3300

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective and upon completion of the merger described in the enclosed joint proxy statement/prospectus.

If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box:  ¨

If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer		x		Accelerated filer		¨
Non-accelerated filer		¨		Smaller reporting company		¨

If applicable, place an X in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:

 

Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)		¨
Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)		¨

 

 

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of each class of securities to be registered		Amount to be registered		Proposed maximum offering price per share		Proposed maximum aggregate offering price		Amount of registration fee
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		29,833,021 shares (1)		N/A		$899,515,228.82 (2)		$103,084.45 (3)(4)

(1)

Represents the maximum number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“URI common stock”), of United Rentals, Inc. estimated to be issued upon the completion of the merger of RSC Holdings Inc. with and into United Rentals, Inc. (the “merger”) based on the product of (x) (A) 106,982,882 (the number of shares of common stock, no par value (“RSC common stock”), of RSC Holdings Inc. outstanding as of February 21, 2012), plus (B) 214,460 (the number of shares of RSC common stock reserved for issuance under restricted stock unit awards issued to non-employee members of the RSC board of directors outstanding as of February 21, 2012 (the “RSC Director RSUs”)), and (y) an exchange ratio of 0.2783 (which represents the fraction of a share of URI common stock to be issued for each share of RSC common stock).

(2)

Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act and calculated in accordance with Rule 457(f)(1), Rule 457(f)(3) and Rule 457(c) of the Securities Act, based on the sum of (i) the market value of the shares of RSC common stock and RSC Director RSUs expected to be exchanged in connection with the merger as of January 17, 2012, as established by the average of the high and low sales prices of RSC common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on January 12, 2012 of $19.05, minus $1,121,005,926.00 (the estimated amount of cash to be paid by the registrant to the stockholders of RSC Holdings Inc. and the holders of RSC Director RSUs in the merger) and (ii) the market value of the shares of RSC common stock issued after January 17, 2012 that, as of February 23, 2012, are expected to be exchanged in connection with the merger, as established by the average of the high and low sales prices of RSC common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on February 21, 2012 of $21.79, minus $28,927,130.40 (the estimated amount of cash to be paid by the registrant to the holders of such shares of RSC common stock).

(3)	Calculated in accordance with Section 6(b) of the Securities Act and SEC Fee Advisory #3 for Fiscal Year 2012 at a rate equal to 0.00011460 multiplied by the proposed maximum aggregate offering price.

(4)	Represents the sum of (i) $99,711.08, which amount was previously paid on January 17, 2012 and (ii) $3,373.37 for the additional shares of RSC common stock issued after January 17, 2012 that, as of February 23, 2012, are expected to be exchanged in connection with the merger.

 

 

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 

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PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2012, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION

 

Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This joint proxy statement/prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted or would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

                    , 2012

Dear Stockholders:

On December 15, 2011, United Rentals, Inc. (“URI”) entered into a merger agreement (the “merger agreement”) to acquire RSC Holdings Inc. (“RSC”) for a combination of cash and URI common stock. The proposed transaction will create a leading North American equipment rental company with a more attractive business mix, greater scale and enhanced growth prospects. If the conditions to the completion of the merger as set forth in the merger agreement are satisfied or waived, RSC will be merged with and into URI (the “merger”), with URI continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger. The board of directors of the combined company will consist of the current members of the board of directors of URI and three of the current independent members of the board of directors of RSC.

Upon completion of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of RSC common stock (other than shares owned by RSC, URI or any of their direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, in each case not held on behalf of third parties, and shares with respect to which appraisal rights are properly exercised and not withdrawn) will be converted into the right to receive (i) $10.80 in cash and (ii) 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock, in each case without interest. We anticipate that URI stockholders and RSC stockholders as of immediately prior to the merger will hold in the aggregate approximately 70% and 30%, respectively, of the issued and outstanding shares of URI common stock immediately after completion of the merger, in each case as determined on a fully-diluted basis. URI common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “URI.”

Immediately following the merger, URI will cause each of RSC Holdings III, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of RSC, and United Rentals (North America) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of URI (“URNA”), to merge with and into UR Merger Sub Corporation, a newly formed Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of URI (“New URNA”), with New URNA continuing to exist as the surviving corporation of such mergers. A vote in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement will constitute a vote to approve the merger of URNA with and into New URNA.

Your board of directors has unanimously determined that the merger and the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of URI and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” adoption of the merger agreement and “FOR” approval of the issuance of URI common stock to RSC stockholders in connection with the merger.

Completion of the merger requires, among other conditions to closing, the separate approvals of both URI stockholders and RSC stockholders. To obtain these required approvals, URI will hold a special meeting of URI stockholders on                     , 2012 and RSC will hold a special meeting of RSC stockholders on                 , 2012. This letter is accompanied by the joint proxy statement/prospectus of URI and RSC, which our board of directors is providing to solicit your proxy to vote for the adoption of the merger agreement and for the approval of the issuance of URI common stock to RSC stockholders in connection with the merger at a special meeting of URI stockholders to be held on                     , 2012.

Information about the special meeting, including the procedures for voting your shares, the merger and the other business to be considered by URI stockholders is contained in this document and the documents incorporated by reference, which we urge you to read carefully and in their entirety. In particular, you should read the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 21 for a discussion of the risks you should consider in evaluating the merger and how it will affect you.

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, please submit a proxy to vote your shares as soon as possible to make sure your shares are represented at the special meeting. Your failure to vote will have the same effect as voting against the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the merger, the issuance of the URI common stock in connection with the merger or the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the disclosure in this document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This joint proxy statement/prospectus is dated                     , 2012, and is first being mailed to stockholders of URI and RSC on or about                     , 2012.

 

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                    , 2012

Dear Stockholders:

On December 15, 2011, RSC Holdings Inc. (“RSC”) entered into a merger agreement (the “merger agreement”) to be acquired by United Rentals, Inc. (“URI”) for a combination of cash and URI common stock. The proposed transaction will create a leading North American equipment rental company with a more attractive business mix, greater scale and enhanced growth prospects. If the conditions to the completion of the merger as set forth in the merger agreement are satisfied or waived, RSC will be merged with and into URI (the “merger”), with URI continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger. The board of directors of the combined company will consist of the current members of the board of directors of URI and three of the current independent members of the board of directors of RSC.

Upon completion of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of RSC common stock (other than shares owned by RSC, URI or any of their direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, in each case not held on behalf of third parties, and shares with respect to which appraisal rights are properly exercised and not withdrawn) will be converted into the right to receive (i) $10.80 in cash and (ii) 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock in each case without interest. We anticipate that URI stockholders and RSC stockholders as of immediately prior to the merger will hold in the aggregate approximately 70% and 30%, respectively, of the issued and outstanding shares of URI common stock immediately after the completion of the merger, in each case as determined on a fully-diluted basis. You should obtain current stock price quotations for URI common stock and RSC common stock. URI common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “URI” and RSC common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RRR.”

Your board of directors has unanimously determined that the merger and the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of RSC and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” adoption of the merger agreement.

Completion of the merger requires, among other conditions to closing, the separate approvals of both URI stockholders and RSC stockholders. To obtain these required approvals, URI will hold a special meeting of URI stockholders on                     , 2012 and RSC will hold a special meeting of RSC stockholders on                 , 2012. This letter is accompanied by the joint proxy statement/prospectus of URI and RSC, which our board of directors is providing to solicit your proxy to vote for the adoption of the merger agreement in connection with the merger at a special meeting of RSC stockholders to be held on                     , 2012.

Information about the special meeting, including the procedures for voting your shares, the merger and the other business to be considered by RSC stockholders is contained in this document and the documents incorporated by reference, which we urge you to read carefully and in their entirety. In particular, you should read the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 21 for a discussion of the risks you should consider in evaluating the merger and how it will affect you.

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, please submit a proxy to vote your shares as soon as possible to make sure your shares are represented at the special meeting. Your failure to vote will have the same effect as voting against the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the merger, the issuance of the URI common stock in connection with the merger or the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or this joint proxy statement/prospectus, or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the disclosure in this document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This joint proxy statement/prospectus is dated                     , 2012, and is first being mailed to stockholders of URI and RSC on or about                     , 2012.

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

Both URI and RSC file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You may read and copy any materials that either URI or RSC files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 ((800) 732-0330), for further information on the public reference room. In addition, URI and RSC file reports and other information with the SEC electronically, and the SEC maintains a website located at http://www.sec.gov containing this information. You will also be able to obtain these materials, free of charge, from URI at www.ur.com under the “Investor Relations” link and then under the heading “SEC Filings” or from RSC at www.RSCrental.com posted on the “About Us—Investors—SEC Filings” portion of such website.

URI has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 to register with the SEC up to 29,833,021 shares of URI common stock to be issued to RSC stockholders in connection with the merger. This document is a part of that registration statement. As permitted by SEC rules, this document does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement or in the exhibits or schedules to the registration statement. You may request a copy of the registration statement, including any amendments, schedules and exhibits to the registration statement, from URI or RSC at the addresses set forth below. Statements contained in this document as to the contents of any contract or other documents referred to in this document are not necessarily complete. In each case, you should refer to the copy of the applicable contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. This document incorporates by reference documents that are not included in or delivered with this document that URI and RSC have previously filed with the SEC and that contain business and financial information about URI and RSC. See “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” on page     . These documents are available without charge to you upon written or oral request to the applicable company’s principal executive offices. The respective addresses and telephone numbers of such principal executive offices are listed below:

 

United Rentals, Inc. Five Greenwich Office Park Greenwich, Connecticut 06831 Attention: Investor Relations (203) 618-7305		RSC Holdings Inc. 6929 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 Attention: Corporate Secretary (480) 905-3300

To obtain timely delivery of these documents, you must request the information no later than five business days before the date of URI’s special meeting of stockholders (which is                     , 2012) or the date of RSC’s special meeting of stockholders (which is                     , 2012), as applicable.

URI common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “URI,” and RSC common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RRR.”

This joint proxy statement/prospectus constitutes a joint proxy statement for URI and RSC under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). It also constitutes a notice of meeting with respect to the special meeting of URI stockholders and the special meeting of RSC stockholders.

 

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UNITED RENTALS, INC.

FIVE GREENWICH OFFICE PARK

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06831

NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON                     , 2012

The board of directors of United Rentals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“URI”), has called for a special meeting of the stockholders of URI to be held at           , at      a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on             , 2012, to consider and vote upon the following matters:

1. To consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 15, 2011 (as amended from time to time, the “merger agreement”), by and between RSC Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RSC”), and URI;

2. To approve the issuance of URI common stock to stockholders of RSC in connection with the merger pursuant to the merger agreement (the “stock issuance”);

3. To approve one or more adjournments of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including adjournments to permit further solicitation of proxies in favor of the stock issuance and adoption of the merger agreement; and

4. To transact any other business which may properly come before the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

The merger agreement and the stock issuance are described in more detail in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, which you should read carefully in its entirety before you vote. A copy of the merger agreement is attached as Appendix A to this document. Only URI stockholders of record as of the close of business on     , 2012 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the special meeting or any adjournments of the special meeting. At least ten days prior to the meeting, a complete list of URI stockholders of record as of      will be available for inspection by any URI stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, at the office of the Secretary of URI at Five Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831.

URI’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT, “FOR” APPROVAL OF THE STOCK ISSUANCE AND “FOR” THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.

 

Greenwich, Connecticut

                    , 2012

 

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

AS A STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, URI URGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS PRACTICABLE BY (1) ACCESSING THE INTERNET WEBSITE SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, (2) CALLING THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD OR (3) COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, OR VOTING ELECTRONICALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY, WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING. YOU SHOULD NOT SEND CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING URI COMMON STOCK WITH THE PROXY. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished to you by such bank, broker or other nominee.

If you have any questions concerning the merger, the merger agreement, the stock issuance or other matters to be considered at the URI special meeting, would like additional copies of this document or need help voting your shares, please contact URI’s proxy solicitor:

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

501 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10022

(888) 750-5834 (toll free from USA and Canada)

(212) 750-5833 (banks and brokers call collect)

 

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RSC HOLDINGS INC.

6929 EAST GREENWAY PARKWAY

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85254

NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON                     , 2012

The board of directors of RSC Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RSC”), has called for a special meeting of the stockholders of RSC to be held on                     , 2012, at    a.m., Mountain Standard Time, at the     , to consider and vote upon the following matters:

1. To consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 15, 2011 (as amended from time to time, the “merger agreement”), by and between RSC and United Rentals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“URI”);

2. To consider and cast an advisory (non-binding) vote on a proposal to approve certain agreements or understandings with, and items of compensation payable to, RSC’s named executive officers that are based on or otherwise related to the merger (referred to as “golden parachute” compensation);

3. To approve one or more adjournments of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including adjournments to permit further solicitation of proxies in favor of adoption of the merger agreement; and

4. To transact any other business which may properly come before the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

The merger agreement is described in more detail in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, which you should read carefully in its entirety before voting. A copy of the merger agreement is attached as Appendix A to this document. Only RSC stockholders of record as of the close of business on                     , 2012 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the special meeting or any adjournments of the special meeting. At least ten days prior to the meeting, a complete list of RSC stockholders of record as of      will be available for inspection by any RSC stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, at the office of the Corporate Secretary of RSC at 6929 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254.

RSC’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT, “FOR” APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, OF THE “GOLDEN PARACHUTE” COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO RSC’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER AND “FOR” THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.

 

Scottsdale, Arizona

                    , 2012

 

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

AS A STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, RSC URGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS PRACTICABLE BY (1) ACCESSING THE INTERNET WEBSITE SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, (2) CALLING THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD OR (3) COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, OR VOTING ELECTRONICALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY, WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING. YOU SHOULD NOT SEND CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING RSC COMMON STOCK WITH THE PROXY. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished to you by such bank, broker or other nominee.

If you have any questions concerning the merger, the merger agreement, the advisory (non-binding) vote on “golden parachute” compensation or other matters to be considered at the RSC special meeting, would like additional copies of this document or need help voting your shares, please contact RSC’s proxy solicitor:

MacKenzie Partners, Inc.

105 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10016

(800) 322-2885 Toll Free

(212) 929-5500 Call Collect

proxy@mackenziepartners.com

 

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED AT THE SPECIAL MEETINGS			xi
SUMMARY			1
Information about the Companies			1
The Merger			2
Merger Consideration			2
Merger Economics			3
Comparative Per Share Market Price and Dividend Information			4
Opinions of RSC’s Financial Advisors			5
Opinions of URI’s Financial Advisors			6
Interests of Directors and Executive Officers of RSC and URI in the Merger			7
Governmental and Regulatory Approvals			8
Financing			9
Indebtedness of URI Following the Merger			10
Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals			11
Restrictions on Change of Recommendation			11
Conditions to the Merger			12
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger			13
Termination of the Merger Agreement			13
Termination Fees; Expenses			16
Fees and Expenses			19
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger			19
Listing of URI Common Stock on the NYSE			20
Comparison of Stockholders’ Rights			20
Litigation Relating to the Merger			20
RISK FACTORS			21
Risks Relating to the Merger			21
Risks Relating to the Business of URI Upon Completion of the Merger			26
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF URI			32
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF RSC			33
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION			36
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA			37
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE DATA AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION			39
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MERGER			40
RSC SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS			52
URI SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS			57
THE MERGER			61
General			61
The Parties			61
Background of the Merger			62
Recommendation of the RSC Board and Reasons for the Merger			77

 

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Opinions of RSC’s Financial Advisors			80
Interests of RSC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger			92
Recommendation of the URI Board and Reasons for the Merger			97
Opinions of URI’s Financial Advisors			100
Financial Forecasts			116
Interests of URI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger			121
The URI Board and Management after the Merger			121
Merger Consideration			129
Treatment of RSC Options and Restricted Stock Units			130
Merger Economics			131
Delisting and Deregistration of RSC Common Stock			132
Indebtedness of URI Following the Merger			132
Certain Contracts between URI and RSC			133
Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger			133
Stock Exchange Listing of URI Common Stock			134
Fees and Expenses			134
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger			135
Accounting Treatment			138
Litigation Relating to the Merger			139
THE MERGER AGREEMENT			140
Explanatory Note Regarding the Merger Agreement			140
Merger Consideration			140
Treatment of RSC Options and Restricted Stock Units			141
Effects of the Merger; Directors; Certificate of Incorporation; By-laws			142
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger			142
Exchange and Payment Procedures			143
Marketing Period			144
Financing			145
Representations and Warranties of RSC			147
Representations and Warranties of URI			150
Conduct of RSC’s Business Pending the Merger			152
Conduct of URI’s Business Pending the Merger			154
Stockholders Meetings			155
Access to Information; Confidentiality			155
Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals			155
Further Action; Efforts			158
Indemnification; Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance			160
Stockholder Actions			161
Employee Benefit Matters			161
Solvency Opinion			162
Conditions to the Merger			162
Termination			164
Effect of Termination			166
Amendment			170
Injunctive Relief			170
THE VOTING AGREEMENT			171
DESCRIPTION OF FINANCING			172
Overview			172
Conditions			172
Termination			173

 

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ABL Amendment			173
Senior Secured Bridge Facility			174
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility			176
OVERVIEW OF PRO FORMA COMBINED LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES			179
COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDERS’ RIGHTS			181
URI EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION			190
URI DIRECTOR COMPENSATION			219
RSC STOCKHOLDERS’ ADVISORY VOTE ON GOLDEN PARACHUTE COMPENSATION			221
“Golden Parachute” Compensation Payable to RSC Named Executive Officers			221
Change-in-Control Cash Severance and Benefits Continuation			223
2011 Executive Success Bonuses			224
2012 Annual Bonuses			224
Equity Awards—Options and Restricted Stock Units			224
No “Golden Parachute” Compensation Payable to URI Named Executive Officers			224
Vote Required and Board of Directors Recommendation			224
CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF RSC COMMON STOCK			225
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners			225
Security Ownership by Management			226
CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF URI COMMON STOCK			227
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners			227
Security Ownership by Management			228
EXPERTS			230
LEGAL MATTERS			230
OTHER MATTERS			230
RSC ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS			231
URI ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS			231
APPRAISAL RIGHTS			232
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE			236
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS			237

 

APPENDICES
A.     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December  15, 2011, by and between United Rentals, Inc. and RSC Holdings Inc.		A-1
B.     Opinion of Barclays Capital Inc.		B-1
C.     Opinion of Goldman, Sachs & Co		C-1
D.     Opinion of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC		D-1
E.     Opinion of Centerview Partners LLC		E-1
F.      Section  262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware		F-1
G.     Non-GAAP Reconciliations		G-1

 

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE MATTERS TO BE

ADDRESSED AT THE SPECIAL MEETINGS

The following questions and answers are intended to address briefly some commonly asked questions regarding the merger and the matters to be addressed at the special meetings. These questions and answers may not address all questions that may be important to you as a stockholder. To better understand these matters, and for a description of the legal terms governing the merger, you should carefully read this entire joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the attached appendices, as well as the documents that have been incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page     . All references in this joint proxy statement/prospectus to “URI” refer to United Rentals, Inc., a Delaware corporation; all references in this joint proxy statement/prospectus to “RSC” refer to RSC Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation; unless otherwise indicated or as the context requires, all references in this joint proxy statement/prospectus to “we” refer to URI and RSC collectively; and all references to the “merger agreement” refer to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 15, 2011, as it may be amended from time to time, by and between URI and RSC, a copy of which is attached as Appendix A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Q: WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT?

A. URI and RSC have agreed to combine under the terms of the merger agreement that is described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Pursuant to the merger agreement, RSC will be merged with and into URI (which we refer to as the “merger”), with URI continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger.

Immediately following the merger, URI will cause each of RSC Holdings III, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of RSC, and United Rentals (North America) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of URI (“URNA”), to merge with and into UR Merger Sub Corporation, a newly formed Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of URI (“New URNA”), with New URNA continuing to exist as the surviving corporation of such mergers.

URI is holding a special meeting of stockholders (which we refer to as the “URI special meeting”) in order to obtain the stockholder approval necessary to adopt the merger agreement and to approve the issuance of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (which we refer to as “URI common stock”), of URI to stockholders of RSC in connection with the merger (which we refer to collectively as the “URI stockholder approval”). A vote in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement will constitute a vote to approve the merger of URNA with and into New URNA (which we refer to as the “URNA-New URNA merger”). Assuming that no new shares of RSC common stock are issued after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, URI would issue a total of 29,833,021 shares of URI common stock in connection with the merger. URI stockholders will also be asked to approve the adjournment of the URI special meeting (if it is necessary or appropriate to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to obtain the URI stockholder approval).

RSC is holding a special meeting of stockholders (which we refer to as the “RSC special meeting”) in order to obtain the stockholder approval necessary to adopt the merger agreement (which we refer to as the “RSC stockholder approval”). RSC stockholders will also be asked to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the “golden parachute” compensation payable to RSC’s named executive officers in connection with the merger. In addition, RSC stockholders will be asked to approve the adjournment of the RSC special meeting (if it is necessary or appropriate to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to obtain the RSC stockholder approval).

URI and RSC will be unable to complete the merger unless both the URI stockholder approval and the RSC stockholder approval are obtained at the applicable special meetings and the other conditions to completion of the merger set forth in the merger agreement are satisfied or waived. The approval of the “golden parachute” compensation payable to RSC’s named executive officers is advisory (non-binding) and is not a condition to completion of the merger.

 

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We have included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus important information about the merger, the merger agreement (a copy of which is attached as Appendix A), the URI special meeting and the RSC special meeting. You should read this information carefully and in its entirety. The enclosed voting materials allow you to vote your shares without attending the applicable special meeting in person. Your vote is very important and we encourage you to submit your proxy as soon as possible.

Q: HOW DO I CALCULATE THE VALUE OF THE MERGER CONSIDERATION?

A: Because URI will issue a fixed number of shares of URI common stock in exchange for each share of RSC common stock, the value of the merger consideration that RSC stockholders will receive in the merger for each share of RSC common stock will depend on the price per share of URI common stock at the time the merger is completed. That price will not be known at the time of the RSC special meeting and may be greater or less than the current price of URI common stock or the price of URI common stock at the time of the special meetings.

Based on the closing price of $26.04 per share of URI common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (which we refer to as the “NYSE”) on December 15, 2011, the date of the execution of the merger agreement and the last trading day before the public announcement of the merger agreement, the merger consideration represented approximately $18.05 per share of RSC common stock, a premium of 58.8% over the closing price of $11.37 per share of RSC common stock on the NYSE on December 15, 2011. Based on the closing price of $39.50 per share of URI common stock on the NYSE on February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the merger consideration represented approximately $21.79 per share of RSC common stock, a premium of 91.6% over the closing price of $11.37 per share of RSC common stock on the NYSE on December 15, 2011.

Q: WHAT EQUITY STAKE WILL URI STOCKHOLDERS AND RSC STOCKHOLDERS HOLD IN THE COMBINED COMPANY?

A: It is anticipated that URI stockholders as of immediately prior to the merger will hold approximately 70% in the aggregate, and RSC stockholders as of immediately prior to the merger will hold approximately 30% in the aggregate, of the issued and outstanding shares of URI common stock immediately after the consummation of the merger, in each case as determined on a fully-diluted basis.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MERGER IS NOT COMPLETED?

A: If the merger is not completed, RSC stockholders will not receive any consideration for their shares of RSC common stock in connection with the merger. Instead, RSC will remain an independent public company, and the RSC common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE. Under specified circumstances, RSC or URI may be required to pay a fee of $60 million or $107.5 million or damages (depending on the specific circumstances) to the other party in connection with the termination of the merger agreement. In addition, under certain other circumstances, RSC or URI may also be required to reimburse the expenses of the other party up to a maximum of $20 million (depending on the specific circumstances) in connection with the termination of the merger agreement. For further discussion of these fees, see “The Merger Agreement—Effect of Termination” beginning on page     .

Q: WHO CAN VOTE AT THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING?

A: Holders of record of RSC common stock at the close of business on                     , 2012, which is the record date for the RSC special meeting (which we refer to as the “RSC record date”), are entitled to vote at the special meeting.

Q: WHO CAN VOTE AT THE URI SPECIAL MEETING?

A: Holders of record of URI common stock at the close of business on                     , 2012, which is the record date for the URI special meeting (which we refer to as the “URI record date”), are entitled to vote at the special meeting.

 

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Q: WHO IS BEING ASKED TO APPROVE MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER?

A: Persons who were URI stockholders at the close of business on the URI record date and persons who were RSC stockholders at the close of business on the RSC record date are being asked to vote to approve the merger-related proposals.

Under Delaware law, the URI stockholders are required to approve the adoption of the merger agreement. In addition, URI common stock is traded on the NYSE, and under the rules of the NYSE, URI stockholders are required to approve the issuance of URI common stock to the stockholders of RSC in connection with the merger. Assuming that no new shares of RSC common stock are issued after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, URI would issue a total of 29,833,021 shares of URI common stock in connection with the merger. With this joint proxy statement/prospectus, URI’s board of directors (which we refer to as the “URI board”) is soliciting proxies of URI stockholders in order to obtain approval of these matters at the URI special meeting discussed below.

Under Delaware law, the RSC stockholders are required to approve the adoption of the merger agreement. With this joint proxy statement/prospectus, RSC’s board of directors (which we refer to as the “RSC board”) is soliciting proxies of RSC stockholders in order to obtain approval of this matter at the RSC special meeting discussed below.

Q: SHOULD RSC STOCKHOLDERS SEND IN THEIR STOCK CERTIFICATES NOW?

A: No. RSC stockholders SHOULD NOT send in any stock certificates now. If the merger is completed, RSC stockholders will receive from American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as the exchange agent (the “exchange agent”), a letter of transmittal and instructions on how to surrender any stock certificates and obtain the merger consideration.

Q: ARE RSC STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO APPRAISAL RIGHTS?

A: Yes. Under the DGCL, record holders of RSC common stock who do not vote in favor of the proposal to adopt the merger agreement will be entitled to seek appraisal rights in connection with the merger, and if the merger is completed, obtain payment in cash equal to the fair value of their shares of RSC common stock as determined by the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, instead of the merger consideration. To exercise their appraisal rights, RSC stockholders must strictly follow the procedures prescribed by Delaware law. These procedures are summarized in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. In addition, the text of the applicable provisions of Delaware law is included as Appendix F to this document. Failure to strictly comply with these provisions will result in the loss of appraisal rights. For a more complete description of appraisal rights, please refer to the section entitled “Appraisal Rights” beginning on page    .

Q: ARE URI STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO APPRAISAL RIGHTS?

A: No. Under Delaware law, holders of shares of URI common stock will not have the right to obtain payment in cash for the fair value of their shares of URI common stock, as determined by the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Q: WHEN AND WHERE WILL RSC STOCKHOLDERS MEET?

A: RSC will hold a special meeting of its stockholders on                     , 2012, at     :     a.m., Mountain Standard Time, at the     , located at     .

Q: WHEN AND WHERE WILL URI STOCKHOLDERS MEET?

A: URI will hold a special meeting of its stockholders on                     , 2012, at     :     a.m., Eastern Standard Time, at         , located at             .

 

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Q: WHAT MATTERS ARE RSC STOCKHOLDERS BEING ASKED TO APPROVE AT THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING?

A: RSC stockholders are being asked to approve the adoption of the merger agreement. We refer to this proposal as the “RSC merger proposal.”

RSC stockholders are also being asked to approve, on an advisory (non-binding basis), the “golden parachute” compensation payable to RSC’s named executive officers in connection with the merger. We refer to this proposal as the “golden parachute proposal.”

In addition, RSC stockholders are being asked to approve one or more adjournments of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including adjournments to permit further solicitation of proxies in favor of the RSC merger proposal and the golden parachute proposal. We refer to this proposal as the “RSC adjournment proposal.”

Q: WHAT MATTERS ARE URI STOCKHOLDERS BEING ASKED TO APPROVE AT THE URI SPECIAL MEETING?

A: URI stockholders are being asked to approve the adoption of the merger agreement. We refer to this proposal as the “URI merger proposal.” A vote in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement will constitute a vote to approve the URNA-New URNA merger.

URI stockholders are also being asked to approve the issuance of URI common stock to the stockholders of RSC in connection with the merger. We refer to this proposal as the “stock issuance proposal.” Assuming that no new shares of RSC common stock are issued after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, URI would issue a total of                  shares of URI common stock in connection with the merger.

In addition, URI stockholders are being asked to approve one or more adjournments of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, including adjournments to permit further solicitation of proxies in favor of the URI merger proposal and the stock issuance proposal, which we refer to as the “URI adjournment proposal.”

Q: WHAT DOES THE RSC BOARD RECOMMEND WITH RESPECT TO THE THREE PROPOSALS?

A: The RSC board has unanimously approved and declared advisable the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement and determined that the merger agreement and the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of RSC and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the RSC merger proposal.

The RSC board also unanimously recommends that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the golden parachute proposal. See “RSC Stockholders’ Advisory Vote on Golden Parachute Compensation.”

The RSC board also unanimously recommends that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the RSC adjournment proposal. See “The Merger—Recommendation of the RSC Board and Reasons for the Merger.”

Q: WHAT DOES THE URI BOARD RECOMMEND WITH RESPECT TO THE THREE PROPOSALS?

A: The URI board has unanimously approved and declared advisable the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement and determined that the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of URI and its stockholders and unanimously recommends that URI stockholders vote “FOR” the URI merger proposal and “FOR” the stock issuance proposal.

 

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The URI board also unanimously recommends that URI stockholders vote “FOR” the URI adjournment proposal. See “The Merger—Recommendation of the URI Board and Reasons for the Merger.”

Q: AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE URI 401(K) PLAN, HOW DO I VOTE SHARES HELD IN MY PLAN ACCOUNT?

A: If you are a participant in the URI 401(k) Plan, you should have received separate proxy voting instruction cards from the plan trustees and you have the right to provide voting instructions to the plan trustee by submitting your voting instruction card for those shares of URI common stock that are held by the plan and allocated to your plan account.

Q: WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO CAST AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE “GOLDEN PARACHUTE” COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO RSC’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER?

A: The SEC has adopted rules that require RSC to seek an advisory (non-binding) vote with respect to certain payments that will be made to RSC’s named executive officers in connection with the merger.

Q: WHAT IS THE “GOLDEN PARACHUTE” COMPENSATION?

A: The “golden parachute” compensation is certain compensation that is tied to or based on the merger and payable to RSC’s named executive officers in connection with the merger. See “RSC Stockholders’ Advisory Vote on Golden Parachute Compensation” beginning on page     .

Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF RSC STOCKHOLDERS DO NOT APPROVE THE “GOLDEN PARACHUTE” PROPOSAL AT THE SPECIAL MEETING?

A: Approval of the golden parachute proposal is not a condition to completion of the merger. The vote with respect to the golden parachute proposal is an advisory vote and will not be binding on RSC or URI. If the merger is completed, the “golden parachute” compensation may be paid to RSC’s named executive officers even if RSC stockholders fail to approve the golden parachute proposal.

Q: HOW MANY VOTES MUST BE REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING TO HAVE A QUORUM?

A: The holders of a majority of the shares of RSC common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the RSC special meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum.

Q: HOW MANY VOTES MUST BE REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AT THE URI SPECIAL MEETING TO HAVE A QUORUM?

A: The holders of a majority of the shares of URI common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the URI special meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum.

Q: WHAT VOTE BY RSC STOCKHOLDERS IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING PROPOSALS?

A: Assuming a quorum is present at the RSC special meeting, approval of the RSC merger proposal will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock entitled to vote at the RSC special meeting on that proposal. Accordingly, the failure by a RSC stockholder to submit a proxy card or to vote in person at the RSC special meeting, an abstention from voting, or the failure of a RSC stockholder who holds his or her shares in “street name” through a broker or other nominee to give voting instructions to such broker or other nominee, which we refer to as a “broker non-vote,” will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the RSC merger proposal.

 

 

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Approval of the golden parachute proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the RSC special meeting and entitled to vote on the golden parachute proposal. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the golden parachute proposal, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the RSC special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of the golden parachute proposal.

Approval of the RSC adjournment proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the RSC special meeting and entitled to vote on the adjournment proposal. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal to adjourn the RSC special meeting, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the RSC special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of any vote to adjourn the RSC special meeting.

As of the RSC record date, directors and executive officers of RSC, together with their affiliates, had sole or shared voting power over approximately     % of the RSC common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting. Each RSC director and executive officer has indicated his or her present intention to vote, or cause to be voted, the shares of RSC common stock owned by him or her for the RSC merger proposal, for the golden parachute proposal and for the RSC adjournment proposal.

Q: WHAT VOTE BY URI STOCKHOLDERS IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE URI SPECIAL MEETING PROPOSALS?

A: Assuming a quorum is present at the URI special meeting, approval of the URI merger proposal will require the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of URI common stock entitled to vote in favor of the proposal at the URI special meeting. Accordingly, the failure by a URI stockholder to submit a proxy card or to vote in person at the URI special meeting, an abstention from voting or a broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the URI merger proposal.

Approval of the stock issuance proposal and the URI adjournment proposal will require the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of URI common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the URI special meeting and entitled to vote on such proposals. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the stock issuance proposal and the URI adjournment proposal, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the URI special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of any vote on such proposals.

As of the URI record date, directors and executive officers of URI, together with their affiliates, had sole or shared voting power over approximately     % of the URI common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the URI special meeting. Each URI director and executive officer has indicated his or her present intention to vote, or cause to be voted, the shares of URI common stock owned by him or her for the URI merger proposal, for the stock issuance proposal and for the URI adjournment proposal.

Q: HOW MAY RSC STOCKHOLDERS OR URI STOCKHOLDERS VOTE THEIR SHARES AT THE RELEVANT SPECIAL MEETING?

A: RSC stockholders and URI stockholders may vote by (i) using the Internet at the address shown on their respective proxy card, (ii) telephone using the number on such proxy card, (iii) completing, signing, dating and returning such proxy card in the enclosed prepaid return envelope or (iv) attending the relevant special meeting and voting in person. We encourage you to submit your proxy as soon as possible to ensure that your shares will be represented and voted at the relevant special meeting.

 

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Q: WILL A BANK, BROKER OR OTHER NOMINEE HOLDING SHARES IN “STREET NAME” FOR A RSC STOCKHOLDER AUTOMATICALLY VOTE THOSE SHARES FOR THE STOCKHOLDER AT THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING?

A: No. A bank, broker or other nominee WILL NOT be able to vote your shares with respect to the RSC special meeting proposals without first receiving instructions from you on how to vote. If your shares are held in “street name,” you will receive separate voting instructions with your proxy materials. It is therefore important that you provide timely instructions to your bank, broker or other nominee to ensure that all shares of RSC common stock that you own are voted at the special meeting.

Q: WILL A BANK, BROKER OR OTHER NOMINEE HOLDING SHARES IN “STREET NAME” FOR A URI STOCKHOLDER AUTOMATICALLY VOTE THOSE SHARES FOR THE STOCKHOLDER AT THE URI SPECIAL MEETING?

A: No. A bank, broker or other nominee WILL NOT be able to vote your shares with respect to the URI special meeting proposals without first receiving instructions from you on how to vote. If your shares are held in “street name,” you will receive separate voting instructions with your proxy materials. It is therefore important that you provide timely instructions to your broker or bank to ensure that all shares of URI common stock that you own are voted at the special meeting.

Q: WILL RSC STOCKHOLDERS OR URI STOCKHOLDERS BE ABLE TO VOTE THEIR SHARES AT THE RELEVANT SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON?

A: Yes. Submitting a proxy will not affect the right of any RSC stockholder or URI stockholder to vote in person. If a stockholder holds shares in “street name,” the stockholder must ask his or her broker, bank or other nominee how to vote in person.

Q: WHEN DO YOU EXPECT THE MERGER TO BE COMPLETED?

A: URI and RSC are working to complete the merger as quickly as possible, and we anticipate that the merger will be completed in the first half of 2012. However, the merger is subject to various conditions which are described in more detail in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and it is possible that factors outside the control of both companies could result in the merger being completed at a later time, or not at all. See “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to the Merger” and “The Merger Agreement—Further Action; Efforts.” Except in specified circumstances, each of URI and RSC may terminate the merger agreement if the merger is not consummated on or before June 15, 2012. See “The Merger Agreement—Termination.”

Q: HOW MANY VOTES DO I HAVE?

A: RSC: RSC stockholders are entitled to one vote for each share of RSC common stock held of record as of the RSC record date. As of the close of business on the RSC record date, there were      shares of RSC common stock issued and outstanding.

URI: URI stockholders are entitled to one vote for each share of URI common stock held of record as of the URI record date. As of the close of business on the URI record date, there were      shares of URI common stock issued and outstanding.

Q: WHAT IF I HOLD SHARES IN BOTH URI AND RSC?

A: If you are a stockholder of both URI and RSC, you will receive two separate packages of proxy materials. A vote as a RSC stockholder for the proposal to adopt the merger agreement will not constitute a vote as a URI stockholder for the proposal to adopt the merger agreement or to approve the stock issuance, or vice versa. THEREFORE, PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN ALL PROXY CARDS THAT YOU RECEIVE, WHETHER FROM URI OR RSC, OR SUBMIT A PROXY AS BOTH A URI AND RSC STOCKHOLDER OVER THE INTERNET.

 

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Q: WHAT DO RSC STOCKHOLDERS AND URI STOCKHOLDERS NEED TO DO NOW?

A: After carefully reading and considering the information contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, RSC stockholders and URI stockholders are requested to vote by mail, by telephone, through the Internet or by attending the relevant special meeting and voting in person. If you choose to vote by mail, you should complete, sign, date and promptly return the enclosed proxy card. The proxy card will instruct the persons named on the proxy card to vote your shares of RSC common stock or URI common stock, as applicable, at the relevant special meeting as you direct. If you sign and send in a proxy card that does not indicate how you wish to vote, the proxy will be voted “FOR” the special meeting proposals. RSC and URI encourage you to vote your shares of RSC common stock or URI common stock as soon as possible so that your shares may be represented at the relevant special meeting.

Q: WHAT SHOULD A RSC STOCKHOLDER OR URI STOCKHOLDER DO IF HE OR SHE RECEIVES MORE THAN ONE SET OF VOTING MATERIALS?

A: As a stockholder, you may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold those shares. If you are a holder of record of RSC common stock or URI common stock and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. In addition, if you are a holder of both RSC common stock and URI common stock, you will receive one or more separate proxy cards or voting instruction cards for each company. Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive or otherwise follow the voting instructions set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in the sections entitled “RSC Special Meeting of Stockholders” and “URI Special Meeting of Stockholders.”

Q: MAY A RSC STOCKHOLDER OR URI STOCKHOLDER CHANGE OR REVOKE THE STOCKHOLDER’S VOTE AFTER SUBMITTING A PROXY?

A: Yes. If you have not voted through your bank, broker or other nominee, you can change your vote by:

 

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attending the special meeting and voting in person. Any earlier proxy will be revoked. However, simply attending the special meeting without voting will not revoke your proxy.

If you have instructed a bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares, you must follow the directions of such bank, broker or other nominee in order to change or revoke your vote.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I SELL MY SHARES OF RSC COMMON STOCK OR URI COMMON STOCK BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING?

A: The record date for RSC or URI stockholders entitled to vote at the relevant special meeting is earlier than both the date of such special meeting and the completion of the merger. If you transfer your shares of RSC common stock or URI common stock after the record date but before the special meeting, you will, unless the transferee requests a proxy, retain your right to vote at the relevant special meeting but will transfer the right to receive the merger consideration, if you are a RSC stockholder, to the person to whom you transfer your shares. In order to receive the merger consideration, RSC stockholders must hold their shares through the completion of the merger.

 

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Q: IF THE MERGER IS COMPLETED, WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO RECEIVE THE MERGER CONSIDERATION FOR MY SHARES OF RSC COMMON STOCK?

A: Certificated Shares: As soon as reasonably practicable after the effective time, URI will cause the exchange agent to mail to each holder of certificated shares of RSC common stock a form of letter of transmittal and instructions for use in effecting the exchange of RSC common stock for the merger consideration. After receiving the proper documentation from a holder of RSC common stock, the exchange agent will deliver to such holder the cash and URI common stock to which such holder is entitled under the merger agreement. More information on the documentation a holder of RSC common stock is required to deliver to the exchange agent may be found under the section entitled “The Merger—Exchange and Payment Procedures” beginning on page     .

Book Entry Shares: Each holder of record of one or more book entry shares of RSC common stock whose shares will be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration will automatically, upon the effective time, be entitled to receive, and URI will cause the exchange agent to deliver to such holder as promptly as practicable after the effective time, the cash and URI common stock to which such holder is entitled under the merger agreement. Holders of book entry shares will not be required to deliver a certificate or an executed letter of transmittal to the exchange agent in order to receive the merger consideration.

Q: IF I AM A RSC STOCKHOLDER, WHO CAN HELP ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?

A: If you have any questions about the merger or the special meeting, or if you need additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact RSC’s proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at (800) 322-2885 Toll-Free or (212) 929-5500 Call Collect or via email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com.

Q: IF I AM A URI STOCKHOLDER, WHO CAN HELP ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?

A: If you have any questions about the merger or the special meeting, or if you need additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact URI’s proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, at (888) 750-5834 (toll free from USA and Canada) or (212) 750-5833 (banks and brokers call collect).

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT URI AND RSC?

A: You can find more information about URI and RSC from the various sources described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information” on page    .

 

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RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the matters addressed under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements,” RSC stockholders should carefully consider the following risk factors in deciding whether to vote for the RSC merger proposal and the golden parachute proposal, and URI stockholders should carefully consider the following risks in deciding whether to vote for the URI merger proposal and the stock issuance proposal. You should also consider the other information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the other documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page      and “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” on page     .

Risks Relating to the Merger

Because the Exchange Ratio Is Fixed and No Adjustment to the Exchange Ratio Will Be Made, RSC Stockholders Cannot Determine With Certainty the Market Value of the Shares of URI Common Stock to Be Issued Upon Completion of the Merger.

Upon completion of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of RSC common stock will be converted into the right to receive $10.80 in cash and 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock. The exchange ratio is fixed, and there will be no adjustment for changes in the market price of RSC common stock prior to completion of the merger. Accordingly, the value of the stock consideration you will receive upon completion of the merger will depend upon the market price of the URI common stock at the time of the merger.

The value of the URI stock consideration you may receive in the merger will continue to fluctuate from the date that this joint proxy statement/prospectus is mailed through the date of the RSC special meeting and thereafter and this will affect the value represented by the exchange ratio both in terms of the shares of RSC common stock you hold and the shares of URI common stock you will receive in connection with the merger. Accordingly, at the time of the RSC special meeting, you will not know or be able to determine the value of the URI common stock you may receive upon completion of the merger. It is possible that your shares of RSC common stock may have a greater market value than the cash and shares of URI common stock for which they are exchanged. For that reason, the market price of RSC common stock on the date of the RSC special meeting may not be indicative of the consideration you will receive upon completion of the merger. The market prices of URI common stock and RSC common stock are subject to general price fluctuations in the market for publicly traded equity securities and have experienced volatility in the past. Stock price changes may result from a variety of factors, including general market and economic conditions, changes in the respective businesses, operations and prospects, and regulatory considerations of URI and RSC. Many of these factors are beyond URI’s and RSC’s control.

Completion of the Merger Is Subject to Many Conditions and If These Conditions Are Not Satisfied or Waived, the Merger Will Not Be Completed.

The merger agreement is subject to many conditions which must be satisfied or waived in order to complete the merger. The mutual conditions of the parties include, among others: (i) receipt of the RSC stockholder approval, (ii) receipt of the URI stockholder approval, (iii) the expiration or termination of the waiting period applicable to the merger under the HSR Act and section 114 of Part IX of the Competition Act (which conditions were satisfied on January 20, 2012 and February 14, 2012, respectively), (iv) the receipt of an advance ruling certificate or no-action letter from the Commissioner of Competition of Canada (which we refer to as the “Commissioner”) (which condition was satisfied on February 14, 2012), (v) the absence of any law, order or injunction that would prohibit, restrain or make illegal the merger, (vi) the approval for listing on the NYSE of URI common stock to be issued in the merger, (vii) the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus forms a part to be filed by URI for purposes of registering the URI common stock to be issued in connection with the merger, (viii) the receipt of an opinion relating to the solvency

 

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of the surviving corporation and (ix) the absence of any suit, action or proceeding by any governmental entity of competent jurisdiction seeking an order that would prohibit, restrain or make illegal the merger, other than those the failure of which to obtain would not be reasonably likely to result in criminal sanctions against any party or its directors, officers, employees or affiliates. In addition, each party’s obligation to consummate the merger is subject to certain other conditions, including, among others, (w) the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties (subject to customary materiality qualifiers and other customary exceptions), (x) the other party’s compliance with its covenants and agreements contained in the merger agreement (subject to customary materiality qualifiers), (y) the absence of any change, event, circumstance or development arising during the period from the date of the merger agreement until the effective time that has had or is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect (as defined below in the section entitled “The Merger Agreement—Representations and Warranties of RSC”) on the other party and (z) the receipt of an opinion of counsel to the effect that RSC will not recognize any gain or loss in respect of the merger. RSC’s obligation to consummate the merger is also subject to the taking by URI of all actions required to be taken so that three of the independent directors (as determined in accordance with the rules of the NYSE) of the RSC board designated by RSC for appointment to the URI board are appointed to the URI board at the effective time. For a more complete summary of the conditions that must be satisfied or waived prior to completion of the merger, see “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to the Merger” beginning on page     .

There can be no assurance that the conditions to closing of the merger will be satisfied or waived or that the merger will be completed.

RSC Stockholders Will Have a Reduced Ownership and Voting Interest in the Combined Company After the Merger and Will Exercise Less Influence Over Management.

Upon the completion of the merger, each holder of shares of RSC common stock (other than excluded shares and dissenting shares) will receive $10.80 in cash and 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock for each share of RSC common stock converted in connection with the merger. Therefore, RSC stockholders will have a lower percentage ownership in the combined company than they had in RSC immediately prior to the effective time. Assuming no new shares of URI common stock or RSC common stock are issued after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and no holders of RSC common stock exercise their appraisal rights under Delaware law, it is currently anticipated that the RSC stockholders as of immediately prior to the merger will hold approximately 30% in the aggregate of the issued and outstanding shares of URI common stock immediately after completion of the merger, as determined on a fully-diluted basis. As a result, RSC stockholders may have less influence on the management and policies of the combined company than they now have on the management and policies of RSC.

URI’s Inability to Satisfy and Comply with the Conditions under Its Existing Financing Arrangements or Raise Additional or Replacement Financing Could Delay or Prevent the Completion of the Merger.

URI’s obligations under the merger agreement are not subject to any conditions regarding its ability to finance, or obtain financing for, the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and URI is obligated under the merger agreement to have sufficient funds available to satisfy its obligations under the merger agreement.

In addition to cash on hand, URI must raise a substantial amount of capital from third-party sources to finance the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. On December 15, 2011, URI entered into a commitment letter with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, WF Investment Holdings, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, to which Credit Suisse AG, The Bank of Nova Scotia and HSBC Bank USA were added pursuant to a joinder agreement on January 10, 2011, pursuant to which each member of the lending syndicate committed to provide bridge financing in connection with the merger, subject to URI’s satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. The financing of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement may take any of several forms or any combination of them, including but not limited to the following: (i) New URNA may issue

 

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$650 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes in a private offering; (ii) New URNA may issue $1,550 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private offering; and (iii) URI intends to borrow an amount currently estimated at $60 million under the URI ABL facility. See “Description of Financing” beginning on page     .

The URI ABL facility contains customary conditions to funding. There is a risk that these conditions will not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all. There is also a risk that one or more members of the lending syndicate will default on its obligations to provide its committed portion of the financing (and the commitments of any defaulting syndicate member cannot be replaced on a timely basis). There are a number of risks and uncertainties associated with the execution of a capital markets financing, particularly in light of recent volatility in the capital markets and economic factors affecting the U.S. and global economies. All of these risks are magnified given the scale of financing required to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Any failure of URI to satisfy and comply with conditions under its existing financing arrangements or raise additional or replacement financing could delay or impede the closing of the merger.

In addition, if URI is unable to obtain the financing necessary to complete the merger, URI may be required under the merger agreement under certain circumstances to pay a termination fee of $107.5 million to RSC and to reimburse RSC for its expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement up to a maximum of $20 million. See “The Merger Agreement—Effect of Termination” beginning on page     .

RSC Will Be Subject to Business Uncertainties and Contractual Restrictions While the Merger Is Pending.

Uncertainty about the effect of the merger on employees and customers may have an adverse effect on RSC and consequently on the combined company following the merger. These uncertainties could disrupt RSC’s business and cause customers, suppliers, partners and others that deal with RSC to defer entering into contracts with RSC or making other decisions concerning RSC or seek to change or cancel existing business relationships with RSC. The uncertainty and difficulty of integration in the combined company could also cause key employees of RSC to lose motivation or to leave their employment. In addition, the merger agreement restricts RSC from making certain acquisitions and taking other specified actions until the merger occurs without the consent of URI. These restrictions may prevent RSC from pursuing attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to the completion of the merger. RSC may also become subject to lawsuits and adverse judgments related to the merger that may prevent the merger from being completed or from being completed within the expected timeframe. See “The Merger—Conduct of RSC’s Business Pending the Merger” beginning on page      for a description of the restrictive covenants to which RSC is subject.

The Merger Agreement May Be Terminated in Accordance with Its Terms and the Merger May Not Be Completed.

URI and RSC may terminate the merger agreement under certain circumstances, including, among other reasons, if the merger is not completed by the “termination date” (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—Termination” beginning on page     ). In addition, if the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances specified in the merger agreement, URI or RSC may be required to pay the other party a termination fee of $60 million or $107.5 million or damages (depending on the specific circumstances), including in the event the other party materially breaches the “no-shop” restrictions or terminates the merger agreement to accept a superior proposal (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—Effect of Termination”). In addition, under certain circumstances, RSC or URI may also be required to reimburse the expenses of the other party up to a maximum of $20 million in connection with the termination of the merger agreement. See “The Merger Agreement—Effect of Termination” beginning on page      for a more complete discussion of the circumstances under which the merger agreement could be terminated and the termination fees that may be payable by RSC or URI.

 

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In addition, although the Oak Hill Stockholders have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement pursuant to the voting agreement, this obligation and the other obligations of the Oak Hill Stockholders under the voting agreement will terminate if the merger agreement is terminated.

The Merger Agreement Limits URI’s and RSC’s Ability to Pursue Alternatives to the Merger.

Each of RSC and URI has agreed that it will not solicit, initiate or knowingly encourage any inquiries or proposals, engage in, continue or otherwise participate in any discussions or negotiations, or provide to any person any non-public information or data, in each case regarding any “acquisition proposal” (as defined below in the section entitled “The Merger Agreement—Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals”) or otherwise knowingly facilitate any effort or attempt to make such an acquisition proposal. These restrictions are, however, subject to certain limited exceptions. These exceptions include the ability of RSC or URI to take certain actions in response to an unsolicited acquisition proposal if its board of directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, as appropriate, that (i) the acquisition proposal is a superior proposal or is reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal and (ii) in light of the terms and conditions of such acquisition proposal and the merger, it is necessary to take such action in order to comply with its fiduciary obligations to the stockholders of RSC or URI, as applicable, under applicable law. RSC is subject to such “no-shop” provisions until the earlier of (i) the effective time and (ii) the termination of the merger agreement in accordance with its terms, and URI is subject to such “no-shop” provisions until the earlier of (i) the receipt of the URI stockholder approval and (ii) the termination of the merger agreement in accordance with its terms. Each party has also agreed that its board of directors will not change its recommendation to its stockholders or approve or recommend any alternative agreement or cause URI or RSC, as the case may be, to enter into an alternative acquisition agreement relating to an acquisition proposal (as defined in “The Merger Agreement—Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals” beginning on page     ), subject to limited exceptions, including that, at any time prior to the RSC stockholder approval being obtained, the RSC board may change its recommendation if it concludes in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel, that it is necessary to take such action in order to comply with its fiduciary obligations to the RSC stockholders under applicable law and certain other conditions specified in the merger agreement are satisfied.

The merger agreement also requires each party to call, give notice of and hold a meeting of its stockholders for the purposes of obtaining the applicable stockholder approval, unless the merger agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms. See “The Merger Agreement—RSC Stockholders Meeting” and “The Merger Agreement—URI Stockholders Meeting.” In addition, under specified circumstances, RSC or URI may be required to pay a termination fee of $60 million to the other party if the merger is not completed, including in the event RSC or URI breaches its “no-shop” provisions in any material respect or terminates the merger agreement to accept a superior proposal. RSC or URI may also be required to reimburse the other party for its expenses, up to a maximum amount of $20 million under certain circumstances, in the event its stockholders do not approve the merger-related proposals. See the section entitled “The Merger Agreement—Effect of Termination” beginning on page      for a description of the circumstances under which such termination fees and expense reimbursements are payable.

These provisions may discourage a potential competing acquiror that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of URI or RSC from considering or proposing that acquisition even if it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher price per share than that to be paid in connection with the merger, or may result in a potential competing acquiror proposing to pay a lower per share price to acquire URI or RSC than it might otherwise have proposed to pay. Under the terms of the merger agreement, URI and RSC (in the case of RSC, prior to the adoption of the merger agreement by RSC stockholders) may engage or participate in discussions and negotiations with respect to an alternative unsolicited bona fide acquisition proposal (subject to its obligation to pay a termination fee to the other party under certain circumstances) if and only to the extent that the URI board or the RSC board, as applicable, determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that, in light of the terms and conditions of such acquisition proposal and the merger agreement, such action would be necessary in order to comply with its fiduciary obligations to URI’s or RSC’s,

 

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as applicable, stockholders under applicable law and also determines in good faith based on information then available (after consultation with its financial advisor) that such acquisition proposal is a superior proposal or is reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal. RSC is also required to keep URI informed of developments, discussions and negotiations relating to any such acquisition proposal and to negotiate with URI (if URI desires to negotiate) before terminating the merger agreement to accept a superior proposal or before the RSC board changes its recommendation.

Certain Directors and Executive Officers of URI and RSC May Have Interests in the Merger That Are Different from, or in Addition To or in Conflict with, Yours.

Certain of the directors and executive officers of URI and RSC negotiated the terms of the merger agreement and each of the URI board and the RSC board unanimously recommended that the stockholders of URI and RSC, as applicable, vote in favor of the merger-related proposals. These directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to or in conflict with, yours.

 

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With respect to URI’s directors and executive officers, these interests include the continued employment of executive officers of URI and/or the continued service as directors of URI.

 

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With respect to RSC’s directors and executive officers, these interests include the following:

 

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Continued employment of certain executive officers of RSC by URI, and continued service of three independent directors of the RSC board, Pierre Leroy, James Ozanne and Donald Roof, as directors of URI;

 

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RSC reserved the right under the merger agreement to award up to an aggregate amount of $5.2 million in discretionary bonuses between the date of the merger agreement and the closing of the merger. Success bonuses in the aggregate amount of $3.3 million were paid to RSC’s executive officers in December 2011, and RSC may pay up to a remaining amount of $1.9 million in additional discretionary cash awards to RSC employees prior to the closing of the merger. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, no determinations have been regarding payment of additional discretionary bonuses.

 

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Potential payment of up to an aggregate amount of $1.9 million in additional discretionary cash success awards to RSC employees (which could include executive officers) prior to closing of the merger;

 

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Payment of prorated target bonuses for 2012 at the closing of the merger, as well as protection of the remaining portion of the 2012 target bonuses if URI does not establish a replacement plan;

 

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Payment of merger consideration in exchange for restricted stock units (whether vested or unvested) held by non-employee members of the RSC board;

 

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“Double-trigger” vesting acceleration of stock options and restricted stock units held by RSC’s executive officers;

 

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Deemed satisfaction of performance goals applicable to RSC restricted stock units subject to both performance-based and service-based vesting conditions;

 

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Severance protection under executive officers’ employment agreements, and in some cases, enhanced severance if the qualifying termination occurs upon or within 12 months following the merger; and

 

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You should be aware of these interests when you consider your board of directors’ recommendation that you vote in favor of the merger-related proposals.

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adoption of the merger agreement. The URI board was aware of these interests when it declared the advisability of the merger agreement, determined that it was fair to the URI stockholders and recommended that the URI stockholders approve the adoption of the merger agreement and the stock issuance. For a further discussion of the interests of the board of directors and management of RSC and URI in the merger, see “The Merger—Interests of RSC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” beginning on page     , “The Merger—Interests of URI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” beginning on page      and “RSC Stockholders’ Advisory Vote on Golden Parachute Compensation” beginning on page     .

The Shares of URI Common Stock to Be Received by RSC Stockholders as a Result of the Merger Will Have Rights Different from the Shares of RSC Common Stock.

Upon completion of the merger, the rights of former RSC stockholders who become URI stockholders will be governed by the certificate of incorporation and by-laws of URI. The rights associated with RSC common stock are different from the rights associated with URI common stock. See “Comparison of Stockholders’ Rights” beginning on page      for a discussion of the different rights associated with URI common stock.

Risks Relating to the Business of URI Upon Completion of the Merger

Combining the Businesses of URI and RSC May Be More Difficult, Costly or Time-Consuming Than Expected, Which May Adversely Affect URI’s Results and Negatively Affect the Value of URI’s Stock Following the Merger.

URI and RSC have entered into the merger agreement because we believe that the merger will be beneficial to our respective companies and stockholders. The success of the merger will depend, in part, on URI’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings from combining the businesses of URI and RSC. To realize these anticipated benefits and cost savings, URI must successfully combine the businesses of URI and RSC in an efficient and effective manner. If URI and RSC are not able to achieve these objectives within the anticipated time frame, or at all, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, and the value of URI common stock may be affected adversely.

URI and RSC have operated and, until the completion of the merger, will continue to operate independently. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of each company’s ongoing business or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect URI’s ability to maintain relationships with customers, employees and suppliers or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger.

Specifically, issues that must be addressed in integrating the operations of RSC into URI’s operations in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger include, among other things:

 

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conforming standards, controls, procedures and policies, business cultures and compensation structures between the companies;

 

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consolidating the equipment purchasing, maintenance and resale operations;

 

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the possibility of tax costs or inefficiencies associated with the integration of the operations of the combined company.

An inability to realize the full extent of the anticipated benefits of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, as well as any delays encountered in the integration process, could have an adverse effect upon the revenues, level of expenses and operating results of URI, which may affect adversely the value of the URI common stock after the completion of the merger.

In addition, the actual integration may result in additional and unforeseen expenses, and the anticipated benefits of the integration plan may not be realized. Actual synergies, if achieved at all, may be lower than what URI expects and may take longer to achieve than anticipated. If URI is not able to adequately address these challenges, URI may be unable to successfully integrate RSC’s operations into its own or to realize the anticipated benefits of the integration of the two companies.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Consolidated Financial Information Included in This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus Is Preliminary and the Actual Financial Condition and Results of Operations After the Merger May Differ Materially.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what URI’s actual financial condition or results of operations would have been had the merger been completed on the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated financial information reflects adjustments, which are based upon preliminary estimates, to record the RSC identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value and the resulting goodwill recognized and the impact of the proposed financing. The purchase price allocation reflected in this document is preliminary, and final allocation of the purchase price will be based upon the actual purchase price and the fair value of the assets and liabilities of RSC as of the date of the completion of the merger. Accordingly, the final purchase accounting adjustments may differ materially from the pro forma adjustments reflected in this document. For more information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information Relating to the Merger” beginning on page     .

URI’s Anticipated Level of Indebtedness Will Increase Upon Completion of the Merger and Will Expose URI to Various Risks.

Upon completion of the merger, URI will have a significant amount of indebtedness. In connection with the merger, New URNA will assume certain existing indebtedness of RSC, the principal amount of which was approximately $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2011. New URNA will also assume certain indebtedness of URNA. In addition, URI will repay RSC’s senior secured ABL revolving facility, which had approximately $488 million outstanding as of December 31, 2011, and $400 million principal amount of RSC’s 10% senior secured notes due 2017 and will pay the related fees and expenses. Taking into account URI’s existing indebtedness (which indebtedness was approximately $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2011), this assumption of indebtedness and the indebtedness incurred in connection with the financing of the merger and the other related transactions, URI’s pro forma consolidated indebtedness as of December 31, 2011, after giving effect to the merger, would be approximately $6.8 billion, including URI’s subordinated convertible debentures.

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make it more difficult for URI to pay or refinance its debts as they become due during adverse economic, financial market and industry conditions;

 

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affect URI’s ability to obtain additional financing, particularly as substantially all of URI’s assets will be subject to liens securing its indebtedness;

 

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The terms of URI’s indebtedness as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and following the completion of the merger are expected to include covenants that, among other things, restrict URI’s ability to: (i) dispose of assets; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) incur guarantee obligations; (iv) prepay certain other indebtedness or amend other financing arrangements; (v) pay dividends; (vi) create liens on assets; (vii) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (viii) make investments, loans or advances; (ix) make acquisitions; (x) engage in mergers or consolidations; (xi) change the business conducted; and (xii) engage in certain transactions with affiliates.

URI depends on cash on hand and cash flows from operations to make scheduled debt payments. If URI is unable to service its indebtedness and fund its operations, URI will be forced to adopt an alternative strategy that may include:

 

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Even if URI adopts an alternative strategy, the strategy may not be successful and URI may continue to be unable to service its indebtedness and fund its operations.

Upon completion of the merger, a portion of URI’s indebtedness will bear interest at variable rates that are linked to changing market interest rates. As a result, an increase in market interest rates would increase its interest expense and its debt service obligations. In addition, in connection with the merger, URI expects to draw $60 million under the URI ABL facility, which bears interest at variable rates. See the section titled ‘‘Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk’’ in URI’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, incorporated by reference herein, for additional information relating to interest rate risk.

Downgrades or Other Changes in URI’s Credit Ratings That May Occur as a Result of the Merger or Other Events Could Increase URI’s Borrowing Costs.

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indebtedness, this assumption of indebtedness and the indebtedness incurred in connection with the financing of the merger and related transactions, URI’s pro forma consolidated indebtedness as of December 31, 2011, after giving effect to the merger, would be approximately $6.8 billion, including URI’s subordinated convertible debentures. Following completion of the merger, URI and all of New URNA’s U.S. domestic subsidiaries (with certain limited exceptions) will guarantee the debt incurred by New URNA to finance the merger and related transactions. New URNA will by reason of the debt incurred to finance the merger and related transactions have higher aggregate levels of indebtedness than URI and RSC currently have in the aggregate.

Credit rating agencies continually review their ratings for the companies that they follow, including URI. The merger and the related transactions, including the financing of the merger and related transactions, as well as the future incurrence of additional secured or unsecured indebtedness by URI and its subsidiaries may cause the rating agencies to reassess the ratings assigned to URI and its debt securities. Any such action may lead to a downgrade of any rating assigned to URI or its debt securities or in the assignment of a rating for new or existing URI debt that is lower than might otherwise be the case. On December 16, 2011, following URI’s announcement of the proposed merger, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services placed the issue level rating on URI’s senior unsecured notes on negative watch in anticipation of the indebtedness URI plans to incur in connection with the merger.

The credit ratings assigned to the combined company and its indebtedness will affect both its ability to obtain new financing and the cost of financing and credit. It is possible that rating agencies may downgrade URI’s credit ratings or change their outlook about URI, which could increase URI’s cost of capital and make its efforts to raise capital more difficult and, in turn, adversely affect URI’s financial results. In addition, following the merger, the combined company may not be able to refinance its indebtedness on terms acceptable to it, if at all.

URI Will Incur Significant Transaction and Merger-Related Costs in Connection with the Merger.

URI has incurred and expects to incur a number of non-recurring costs associated with combining the operations of URI and RSC. These costs and expenses include financial advisory, legal, accounting, consulting and other advisory fees and expenses, reorganization and restructuring costs, severance/employee benefit-related expenses, filing fees, printing expenses and other related charges. Some of these costs are payable by RSC and URI regardless of whether the merger is completed. There are also a large number of processes, policies, procedures, operations, technologies and systems that must be integrated in connection with the merger. While both RSC and URI have assumed that a certain level of expenses would be incurred in connection with the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, there are many factors beyond their control that could affect the total amount or the timing of the integration and implementation expenses. Moreover, there could also be significant amounts payable in cash with respect to dissenting shares, which could adversely affect URI’s liquidity.

In connection with the merger and related transactions, URI expects to incur $226 million of fees and expenses, including an aggregate of $30 million that URI and RSC expensed in 2011. URI currently estimates that $83 million of the future fees and expenses will be capitalized. URI also expects to incur an estimated $160 million of costs associated with achieving the anticipated benefits of cost savings from combining the businesses of URI and RSC and of integrating the operations of RSC into URI’s operations. These amounts are preliminary estimates and the actual costs of the merger and related transactions may be significantly higher.

There may also be additional unanticipated significant costs in connection with the merger that URI may not recoup. These costs and expenses could, particularly in the near term, exceed the savings that URI expects to achieve from the elimination of duplicative expenses and the realization of economies of scale, other efficiencies and cost savings. Although URI expects that these savings will offset these integration and implementation costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term or at all.

 

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The Merger May Not Be Accretive and May Cause Dilution to URI’s Earnings Per Share, Which May Negatively Affect the Market Price of URI Common Stock.

Although URI currently anticipates that the merger will be accretive to earnings per share (on an adjusted earnings basis) from and after the merger, this expectation is based on preliminary estimates, which may change materially.

In connection with the completion of the merger, and as described and based on the assumptions in the section of this joint proxy statement/prospectus entitled “The Merger Agreement—Effects of the Merger,” URI expects to issue approximately 29,833,021 shares of URI common stock. The issuance of these new shares of URI common stock could have the effect of depressing the market price of URI common stock.

The URI board has announced its intention to consider authorizing after closing a stock buyback of up to $200 million of URI common stock. Although URI’s current intention is to complete the stock buyback within six to twelve months after closing of the merger, there is no guarantee that URI will have sufficient capital to effectuate the stock buyback, that the URI board will authorize the stock buyback or that the stock buyback will be sufficient to prevent dilution to URI’s earnings per share.

In addition, URI could also encounter additional transaction-related costs or other factors such as the failure to realize all of the benefits anticipated in the merger. All of these factors could cause dilution to URI’s earnings per share or decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of the merger and cause a decrease in the market price of URI common stock.

Uncertainties Associated with the Merger May Cause a Loss of Employees and May Otherwise Affect the Future Business and Operations of the Combined Company.

URI’s success after the merger will depend in part upon its ability to retain key employees of URI and RSC. Prior to and following the merger, employees of URI and RSC may experience uncertainty about their roles with the combined company following the merger. Key employees may depart because of issues relating to the uncertainty and difficulty of integration or a desire not to remain with the combined company following the merger. As a result, the combined company may not be able to attract or retain key employees of URI and RSC to the same extent that those companies have been able to attract or retain their own employees in the past, which could have a negative impact on the business of URI, RSC or the combined company. If key employees depart, the integration of the companies may be more difficult and the combined company’s business following the merger could be harmed.

Following Completion of the Merger, URI Will Face Risks Different from Those Faced by URI Today, Which May Affect the Market Price of the URI Common Stock.

Upon completion of the merger, RSC will be merged with and into URI, and the holders of RSC common stock will become holders of URI common stock. Some of URI’s current businesses and markets differ from those of RSC, including geographic base, customer base, product and service offerings and relationship with suppliers, and, accordingly, the results of operations of URI after the merger may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the results of operations of RSC. For example, the combined company will have a greater proportion of industrial customers relative to URI’s existing customer base. These industrial clients typically require extensive billing specifications, comprehensive safety prerequisites, some unique product lines, and have demands for large supplies of equipment as compared to URI’s non-industrial clients. In order to service these industrial clients, URI will need to make some upgrades to its customer facing technology products and/or successfully leverage RSC’s technology support. In addition, the combined company will have a larger share of its revenue in the Gulf Coast and Southeast areas of the United States relative to URI’s existing customer base. As a result, the combined company may be affected by adverse weather and economic events that may impact these areas. For further information on the businesses of URI and RSC and the factors to consider in

 

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connection with those businesses, see the documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus and referred to under “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” beginning on page     .

Risks Relating to URI’s Business

You should read and consider risk factors specific to URI’s businesses that will also affect the combined company after the merger, described in Part I, Item 1A of URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which has been filed by URI with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this document. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page      for the location of information incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Risks Relating to RSC’s Business

You should read and consider risk factors specific to RSC’s businesses that will also affect the combined company after the merger, described in Part I, Item 1A of RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which has been filed by RSC with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this document. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page      for the location of information incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF URI

The following tables set forth selected historical financial data of URI for the periods, and as of the dates, indicated. The selected consolidated financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of URI included in URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 has also been derived from portions of URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The consolidated financial statements of URI included in URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, URI’s independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. For more information about how to obtain copies of URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, see the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page    .

 

		Year Ended December 31,
		2011				2010				2009				2008				2007
		(in millions, except per share data)
Income statement data:
Total revenues		$	2,611			$	2,237			$	2,358			$	3,267			$	3,715
Total cost of revenues			1,713				1,579				1,748				2,149				2,405
Gross profit			898				658				610				1,118				1,310
Selling, general and administrative expenses			407				367				408				509				598
RSC merger related costs			19				—				—				—				—
Restructuring charge			19				34				31				20				—
Charge related to settlement of SEC inquiry			—				—				—				14				—
Goodwill impairment charge			—				—				—				1,147				—
Non-rental depreciation and amortization			57				60				57				58				54
Operating income (loss)			396				197				114				(630	)			658
Interest expense, net			228				255				226				174				187
Interest expense-subordinated convertible debentures, net			7				8				(4	)			9				9
Other income, net			(3	)			(3	)			(1	)			—				(116	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes			164				(63	)			(107	)			(813	)			578
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			63				(41	)			(47	)			(109	)			215
Income (loss) from continuing operations			101				(22	)			(60	)			(704	)			363
Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxes			—				(4	)			(2	)			—				(1	)
Net income (loss)			101				(26	)			(62	)			(704	)			362
Preferred stock redemption charge			—				—				—				(239	)			—
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders			101				(26	)			(62	)			(943	)			369
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (inclusive of preferred stock redemption charge)		$	1.62			$	(0.38	)		$	(0.98	)		$	(12.62	)		$	3.61
Loss from discontinued operation			—				(0.06	)			(0.04	)			—				(0.01	)
Net income (loss)		$	1.62			$	(0.44	)		$	(1.02	)		$	(12.62	)		$	3.60
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (inclusive of preferred stock redemption charge)		$	1.38			$	(0.38	)		$	(0.98	)		$	(12.62	)		$	3.26
Loss from discontinued operation			—				(0.06	)			(0.04	)			—				(0.01	)
Net income (loss)		$	1.38			$	(0.44	)		$	(1.02	)		$	(12.62	)		$	3.25
Balance sheet data (as of December 31):
Total assets		$	4,143			$	3,693			$	3,859			$	4,191			$	5,842
Total debt			2,987				2,805				2,951				3,199				2,570
Subordinated convertible debentures			55				124				124				146				146
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)			64				(20	)			(19	)			(29	)			2,018

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF RSC

The following tables set forth selected historical financial data of RSC for the periods, and as of the dates, indicated. The selected consolidated financial information as of, and for the years ended on, December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of RSC included in RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, or in RSC’s other Annual Reports on Form 10-K previously filed with the SEC. These consolidated financial statements have been audited by RSC’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, as indicated in its report on those financial statements, which is included in RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 or in RSC’s other Annual Reports on Form 10-K previously filed with the SEC. For more information about how to obtain copies of RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, see the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page     . All of RSC’s summary historical consolidated financial information presented herein is presented in millions, while RSC’s historical financial information as presented in its Annual Report on Form 10-K is presented in thousands. As a result, in the following tables, certain amounts may differ from the amounts presented by RSC in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, may not foot or may vary between tables in this joint proxy statement/prospectus as a result of rounding differences.

 

		Year Ended December 31,
		2011				2010				2009				2008				2007
		($ in millions, except per share data)
Consolidated statements of operations data:
Revenues:
Equipment rental revenue		$	1,313			$	1,060			$	1,073			$	1,567			$	1,543
Sale of merchandise			55				49				52				72				81
Sale of used rental equipment			154				125				158				125				145
Total revenues			1,522				1,234				1,283				1,765				1,769
Cost of revenues:
Cost of equipment rentals, excluding depreciation			652				564				541				686				634
Depreciation of rental equipment			300				273				286				318				295
Cost of merchandise sales			37				36				37				49				54
Cost of used rental equipment sales			101				104				149				91				103
Total cost of revenues			1,090				976				1,012				1,143				1,086
Gross profit			432				258				271				622				683
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative			183				147				148				176				163
Merger costs and management fees (1)			11				—				—				—				23
Depreciation and amortization of non-rental equipment and intangibles			42				40				44				50				46
Other operating gains, net			(4	)			(6	)			(1	)			(1	)			(5	)
Total operating expenses, net			233				181				192				224				228
Operating income			200				77				80				398				455
Interest expense, net			225				194				190				202				244
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net (2)			15				—				(14	)			—				10
Other expense (income), net			—				(1	)			1				1				(1	)
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes			(40	)			(117	)			(97	)			195				203
(Benefit) provision for income taxes			(10	)			(44	)			(37	)			73				79
Net (loss) income		$	(30	)		$	(73	)		$	(60	)		$	122			$	124
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing net (loss) income per common share:
Basic			103.911				103.527				103.433				103.261				98.237
Diluted			103.911				103.527				103.433				103.740				99.632
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic		$	(0.29	)		$	(0.71	)		$	(0.57	)		$	1.19			$	1.25
Diluted		$	(0.29	)		$	(0.71	)		$	(0.57	)		$	1.18			$	1.24

 

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		Years Ended December 31,
		2011				2010				2009				2008				2007
		($ in millions)
Other financial data:
Depreciation of rental equipment and depreciation and amortization of non-rental equipment and intangibles		$	343			$	313			$	330			$	367			$	341
Capital expenditures:
Rental		$	616			$	327			$	46			$	259			$	580
Non-rental			12				6				5				15				21
Proceeds from sales of rental equipment and non-rental equipment			(162	)			(128	)			(171	)			(132	)			(157	)
Insurance proceeds from rental equipment and property claims			—				(4	)			(5	)			—				—
Net capital expenditures (inflows)		$	466			$	201			$	(125	)		$	142			$	444
Other operational data (unaudited):
Fleet utilization (3)			68.8	%			63.7	%			57.6	%			70.1	%			72.8	%
Average fleet age at period end (months)			42				44				40				33				26
Employees (4)			4,721				4,427				4,153				5,014				5,486
Original equipment fleet cost at period end (in millions) (5)		$	2,666			$	2,345			$	2,324			$	2,695			$	2,670
Consolidated balance sheet data:
Rental equipment, net		$	1,573			$	1,336			$	1,385			$	1,767			$	1,930
Total assets			3,141				2,718				2,773				3,299				3,479
Debt			2,322				2,069				2,172				2,569				2,736
Total liabilities			3,179				2,755				2,750				3,256				3,523
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity			(38	)			(37	)			24				43				(44	)

 

(1)	In 2011, in connection with the merger, RSC incurred approximately $7.7 million of transaction expenses and paid approximately $3.3 million in discretionary bonuses to certain members of RSC’s senior management team related to the execution of the merger agreement.

In conjunction with RSC’s recapitalization pursuant to the recapitalization agreement, dated as of October 6, 2006 (the “Recapitalization”), RSC entered into a monitoring agreement whereby RSC would pay management fees of $1.5 million per quarter to RSC Acquisition LLC, RSC Acquisition II LLC and the Oak Hill Stockholders. The monitoring agreement was terminated in connection with RSC’s initial public offering in 2007 and a $20.0 million termination fee (also included in management fees) was paid.

(2)

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net was $15.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 and consists of (i) the write-off of $5.1 million of unamortized deferred financing costs associated with RSC’s senior second lien term loan facility (the “Second Lien Term Facility”), which RSC repaid in January 2011, (ii) the write-off of $2.2 million of unamortized deferred financing costs and $5.6 million of call premiums associated with partial repayment of RSC’s 2014 Senior Unsecured Notes in February 2011, and (iii) the write-off of $2.4 million of unamortized deferred financing costs associated with RSC’s 2006 revolving credit facility (the “Old Senior ABL Revolving Facility”), which was replaced with RSC’s 2011 senior secured asset-based loan facility in February 2011.

(Gain) on extinguishment of debt, net for the year ended December 31, 2009 consists of a $17.6 million net gain from the repayment of debt outstanding under the Second Lien Term Facility offset by a $3.7 million loss associated with the repayment of RSC’s 2006 term loan facility (the “Old Senior ABL Term Loan” and together with the Old Senior ABL Revolving Facility, the “Old Senior ABL Facilities”). The $17.6 million net gain associated with the repayment of the Second Lien Term Facility includes a $26.9 million gain, which represents the difference between the carrying value of debt repaid under the Second Lien Term Facility and the repurchase price offset by $2.9 million of creditor and third party fees incurred in connection with the repayment and the associated amendments to the Old Senior ABL Facilities credit agreement and Second Lien Term Facility agreement as well as $6.4 million of unamortized deferred financing costs that were expensed. The $3.7 million loss from the Old Senior ABL Term Loan includes $1.4 million of creditor fees incurred to amend the Old Senior ABL Facilities credit agreement in connection with the repayment of the Old Senior ABL Term Loan and $2.3 million of unamortized deferred financing costs that were expensed.

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net for the year ended December 31, 2007 includes a $4.6 million prepayment penalty related to the $230.7 million repayment of Second Lien Term Facility debt and the write-off of $5.0 million of deferred financing costs associated with the repayment.

 

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(3)

Fleet utilization is defined as the average aggregate dollar value of equipment rented by customers (based on original equipment fleet cost) during the relevant period, divided by the average aggregate dollar value of all equipment owned (based on original equipment fleet cost) during the relevant period.

The following table shows the calculation of fleet utilization for each period presented.

 

		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2011				2010				2009				2008				2007
		($ in millions)
Average aggregate dollar value of all equipment owned (original cost)		$	2,551.2			$	2,339.9			$	2,484.7			$	2,731.2			$	2,535.7
Average aggregate dollar value of equipment on rent			1,756.5				1,491.0				1,431.5				1,913.9				1,844.9
Fleet utilization			68.8%				63.7%				57.6%				70.1%				72.8%

 

(4)	Employee count is given as of the end of the period indicated and the data reflects the actual headcount as of each period presented.

(5)	Original Equipment Fleet Cost (“OEC”) is defined as the original dollar value of rental equipment purchased from the original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”). Fleet purchased from non-OEM sources is assigned a comparable OEC dollar value at the time of purchase.

 

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SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information is being provided to give you a better understanding of what the results of operations and financial position of URI might have been if the merger had been completed on an earlier date. The unaudited pro forma combined financial information is preliminary and is being furnished solely for illustrative purposes and, therefore, is not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations or financial position of URI that might have been achieved for the dates or periods indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results of operations or financial position of URI which may, or may be expected to, occur in the future. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations does not take into account any synergy or efficiency that may, or may be expected to, occur following the completion of the merger, and also does not take into account all the expenses to be incurred in connection with the merger or the integration of the businesses of URI and RSC following the merger.

The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations data for the year ended December 31, 2011 reflects the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2011. The following unaudited pro forma balance sheet data at December 31, 2011 reflects the merger as if it had occurred on December 31, 2011. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of URI is based on the historical consolidated financial statements of URI, which are included in URI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of RSC, which are included in RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and gives effect to the merger under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations as well as the proposed financing. The pro forma financial information is based on certain assumptions and adjustments as discussed in the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements Relating to the Merger,” including assumptions relating to the allocation of the consideration paid for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of RSC based on preliminary estimates of their fair value. The following should be read in connection with the section of this joint proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements Relating to the Merger” beginning on page     and other information included in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

		Unaudited Pro Forma Combined
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
Statement of Operations Data:
Total revenues		$	4,133
Loss from continuing operations			(117	)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-basic			91,700
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-diluted			91,700
Loss from continuing operations per common share:
Basic		$	(1.27	)
Diluted			(1.27	)
Balance Sheet Data (as of December 31):
Cash and cash equivalents		$	41
Total assets			10,413
Total debt (including subordinated convertible debentures)			6,782
Total stockholders’ equity			1,253
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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA

The table below summarizes selected per share information about URI and RSC. URI share information is presented on a pro forma basis to reflect the proposed merger with RSC. URI has also assumed that the merger consideration will be paid in approximately 30 million shares of URI common stock and approximately $1.1 billion in cash.

The data in the table should be read together with the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the financial information of URI and RSC incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The pro forma per share data and combined results of operations per share data are presented as an illustration only. The data does not necessarily indicate the combined financial position per share or combined results of operations per share that would have been reported if the merger had occurred when indicated, nor is the data a forecast of the combined financial position or combined results of operations for any future period. No pro forma adjustments have been included herein to reflect potential effects of merger, integration expenses, cost savings or operational synergies which may be obtained by combining the operations of URI and RSC.

Neither URI nor RSC paid dividends on common stock in 2011, and neither entity has any current intention of doing so.

 

		Year ended December 31, 2011
URI historical data
Income from continuing operations per share:
Basic		$	1.62
Diluted			1.38
Book value per share			1.02
RSC historical data
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic			(0.29	)
Diluted			(0.29	)
Book value per share			(0.36	)
URI unaudited pro forma equivalent data
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic			(1.27	)
Diluted			(1.27	)
Book value per share			13.56
RSC unaudited pro forma equivalent data
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic			(0.35	)
Diluted			(0.35	)
Book value per share			3.77

 

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The following table shows the closing prices of URI common stock and RSC common stock as reported on the NYSE on December 15, 2011, the last trading day before the public announcement of the merger, and on February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. This table also shows the value of the merger consideration per share of RSC common stock, which was calculated by adding (i) the cash portion of the merger consideration, or $10.80, and (ii) the closing price of URI common stock as of the specified date multiplied by the exchange ratio of 0.2783.

 

		URI Common Stock				RSC Common Stock				Value Per Share of RSC Common Stock
December 15, 2011		$	26.04			$	11.37			$	18.05
February 21, 2012		$	39.50			$	21.67			$	21.79

 

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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE DATA AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Stock Trading and Dividend Information for RSC

RSC common stock is currently listed on the NYSE under the symbol “RRR.” The following table sets forth the high and low trading prices for shares of RSC common stock during the periods indicated. RSC did not pay dividends on its common stock during 2011 or 2010, and does not have any current intention of doing so. As of February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, there were 106,982,882 shares of RSC common stock issued and outstanding.

 

Year Ending December 31, 2012		High				Low
First quarter (through February 21, 2012)		$	22.40			$	18.08
Year Ended December 31, 2011		High				Low
Fourth quarter		$	18.90			$	6.76
Third quarter			13.49				6.26
Second quarter			15.04				10.48
First quarter			14.55				9.83
Year Ended December 31, 2010		High				Low
Fourth quarter		$	10.09			$	7.25
Third quarter			8.29				5.90
Second quarter			9.65				6.14
First quarter			8.09				6.36

On December 15, 2011, the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the merger, and on February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the closing prices of RSC common stock as reported on the NYSE were $11.37 per share and $21.67 per share, respectively.

Stock Trading and Dividend Information for URI

URI common stock is currently listed on the NYSE under the symbol “URI.” The following table sets forth the high and low trading prices for shares of URI common stock during the periods indicated. URI did not pay dividends on URI common stock during 2011 or 2010, and does not have any current intention of doing so. As of February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, there were 63,070,683 shares of URI common stock issued and outstanding.

 

Year Ending December 31, 2012		High				Low
First quarter (through February 21, 2012)		$	42.12			$	27.88

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011		High				Low
Fourth quarter		$	30.73			$	15.14
Third quarter			27.21				12.81
Second quarter			34.78				22.13
First quarter			33.63				22.66

 

Year Ended December 31, 2010		High				Low
Fourth quarter		$	23.69			$	14.46
Third quarter			15.41				8.20
Second quarter			14.79				9.26
First quarter			10.13				6.87

On December 15, 2011, the business day immediately preceding the public announcement of the merger, and on February 21, 2012, the latest practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the closing prices of URI common stock as reported on the NYSE were $26.04 per share and $39.50 per share, respectively.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MERGER

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the purchase method of accounting, giving effect to the merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the historical financial information of URI and RSC as of December 31, 2011, and assumes that the merger was completed on that date. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations gives effect to the merger as if the merger had been completed on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or financial condition of the combined company had the merger been completed on the dates described above, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future results of operations or financial position of the combined company.

The pro forma financial information includes adjustments to record assets and liabilities of RSC at their respective fair values based on available information and to give effect to the proposed financing for the merger and related transactions. The pro forma adjustments included herein are subject to change depending on changes in interest rates and the components of assets and liabilities, and as additional information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. The final purchase price will be determined on the date of closing and the final allocation of the purchase price of RSC will be determined after the merger is completed and after completion of thorough analysis to determine the fair value of RSC’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities as of the date the merger is completed. Increases or decreases in the estimated fair values of the net assets as compared with the information shown in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information may change the amount of the purchase price allocated to goodwill and other assets and liabilities, and may impact URI’s statement of operations. Any changes to RSC stockholders’ equity (deficit), including results of operations from December 31, 2011 through the date the merger is completed, will also change the purchase price allocation, which may include the recording of a higher or lower amount of goodwill. The final adjustments may be materially different from the unaudited pro forma adjustments presented herein.

URI anticipates that the merger will provide the combined company with financial benefits that include reduced operating expenses. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, while helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of the combined company under one set of assumptions, does not reflect any cost savings from operating efficiencies, synergies or restructurings that could result from the merger. Additionally, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect additional revenue opportunities following the merger. It does not attempt to predict or suggest future results.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes of URI and RSC, which are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference. See “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” on page .

The unaudited pro forma stockholders’ equity (deficit) and net income (loss) are qualified by the statements set forth under this caption and should not be considered indicative of the market value of URI common stock or the actual or future results of operations of URI for any period. Actual results may be materially different than the pro forma information presented.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011 (in millions)

 

		URI historical (A)				RSC historical  (1)				Reclassification adjustments (1)				RSC historical recast (1) (B)				Pro forma adjustments (C)				Note				Pro forma combined (A+B+C)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	36			$	5			$	—			$	5			$	—				6	(a)		$	41
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts			464				268				—				268				—								732
Inventory			44				16				—				16				—								60
Prepaid expenses and other assets			75				14				—				14				—								89
Deferred taxes			104				123				—				123				—								227
Total current assets			723				426				—				426				—								1,149
Rental equipment, net			2,617				1,573				102				1,675				237				6	(b)			4,529
Property and equipment, net			366				123				(102	)			21				31				6	(c)			418
Goodwill and other intangibles, net			372				957				—				957				2,805				6	(d)			4,134
Other long-term assets/deferred financing costs			65				62				—				62				56				6	(e)			183
Total assets		$	4,143			$	3,141			$	—			$	3,141			$	3,129							$	10,413
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt		$	395			$	27			$	—			$	27			$	—							$	422
Accounts payable			206				259				—				259				—								465
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			263				141				—				141				(30	)			6	(f)			374
Total current liabilities			864				427				—				427				(30	)							1,261
Long-term debt			2,592				2,295				—				2,295				1,418				6	(g)			6,305
Subordinated convertible debentures			55				—				—				—				—								55
Deferred taxes			470				429				—				429				514				6	(h)			1,413
Other long-term liabilities			59				28				—				28				—								87
Total liabilities		$	4,040			$	3,179			$	—			$	3,179			$	1,902							$	9,121
Temporary equity			39				—				—				—				—								39
Common stock			1				846				—				846				(846	)			6	(i)			1
Additional paid-in capital			487				—				—				—				1,290				6	(j)			1,777
Accumulated deficit			(499	)			(903	)			—				(903	)			802				6	(k)			(600	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			75				19				—				19				(19	)			6	(l)			75
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Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			64				(38	)			—				(38	)			1,227								1,253
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)		$	4,143			$	3,141			$	—			$	3,141			$	3,129							$	10,413

 

(1)

RSC historical is based on financial statement captions reflected in RSC’s historical financial statements. Reclassification adjustments represent reclassifications to conform to URI’s financial statement presentation. RSC historical recast represents the sum of RSC historical and reclassification adjustments.

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended

December 31, 2011 (in millions, except per share data)

 

		URI historical (A)				RSC historical (1)				Reclassification adjustments (1)				RSC historical recast (1) (B)				Pro forma adjustments (C)				Note				Pro forma combined (A+B+C)
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues:
Equipment rentals		$	2,151			$	1,313			$	(6	)		$	1,307			$	—							$	3,458
Sales of rental equipment			208				154				—				154				—								362
Sales of new equipment			84				—				14				14				—								98
Contractor supplies / merchandise sales			85				55				(27	)			28				—								113
Service and other revenues			83				—				19				19				—								102
Total revenues			2,611				1,522				—				1,522				—								4,133
Cost of revenues:
Cost of equipment rentals, excluding depreciation			992				652				(80	)			572				—								1,564
Depreciation of rental equipment			423				300				26				326				46				7	(a)			795
Cost of rental equipment sales			142				101				—				101				14				7	(b)			257
Cost of new equipment sales			67				—				11				11				—								78
Cost of contractor supplies / merchandise sales			58				37				(19	)			18				—								76
Cost of service and other revenues			31				—				11				11				—								42
Total cost of revenues			1,713				1,090				(51	)			1,039				60								2,812
Gross profit			898				432				51				483				(60	)							1,321
Selling, general and administrative expenses			407				183				72				255				—								662
Merger costs			19				11				—				11				(30	)			7	(c)			—
Restructuring charge			19				—				5				5				—								24
Non-rental depreciation and amortization			57				42				(26	)			16				163				7	(d)			236
Other operating (gain) / loss			—				(4	)			4				—				—								—
Operating income (loss)			396				200				(4	)			196				(193	)							399
Interest expense, net			228				225				15				240				115				7	(e)			583
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				15				(15	)			—												—
Interest expense subordinated convertible debentures, net			7				—				—				—				—								7
Other income, net			(3	)			—				(4	)			(4	)			—								(7	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes			164				(40	)			—				(40	)			(308	)							(184	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			63				(10	)			—				(10	)			(120	)			7	(f)			(67	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	101			$	(30	)		$	—			$	(30	)		$	(188	)						$	(117	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share
Basic		$	1.62			$	(0.29	)															7	(g)		$	(1.27	)
Diluted			1.38				(0.29	)															7	(g)			(1.27	)
Weighted-average common shares (in thousands)
Basic			62,184				103,911												(74,395	)			7	(g)			91,700
Diluted			73,349				103,911												(85,560	)			7	(g)			91,700

 

(1)

RSC historical is based on financial statement captions reflected in RSC’s historical financial statements. Reclassification adjustments represent reclassifications to conform to URI’s financial statement presentation. RSC historical recast represents the sum of RSC historical and reclassification adjustments.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

(1)	Description of the merger

On December 15, 2011, United Rentals, Inc. (“URI”) entered into a merger agreement (the “merger agreement”) pursuant to which RSC Holdings Inc. (“RSC”) will merge with and into URI, with URI as the surviving corporation. If the merger agreement is approved and the other conditions to completing the merger as set forth in the merger agreement are satisfied or waived, RSC will be merged with and into URI (the “merger”) with URI continuing as the surviving corporation.

Upon completion of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of RSC common stock, no par value (which we refer to as “RSC common stock”), (other than shares owned by RSC, URI or any of their direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, in each case not held on behalf of third parties (which we refer to as “excluded shares”) and shares with respect to which appraisal rights are properly exercised and not withdrawn (which we refer to as “dissenting shares”)) will be converted into the right to receive (i) $10.80 in cash and (ii) 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock (which we refer to as the “exchange ratio”), in each case without interest (which we refer to collectively as the “merger consideration”). For a more complete description, see “The Merger” beginning on page     .

 

(2)	Basis of preparation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been derived from the historical financial information of URI and RSC and was prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, and uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 805 requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the merger date. In addition, ASC 805 establishes that the consideration transferred be measured at the closing date of the merger at the then-current market price. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary and have been made solely for the purpose of providing unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial statements of RSC to conform to URI’s financial statement presentation. Upon consummation of the merger, further review of RSC’s accounting policies may identify additional differences between the accounting policies of the two companies that, when conformed, could have a material impact on the financial statements of the combined company. At this time, URI is not aware of any differences that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the combined company that are not reflected in the pro forma reclassification adjustments. The unaudited pro forma adjustments reflect certain assumptions that URI believes are reasonable, which are described herein. Pro forma adjustments have been included only to the extent appropriate information is known and readily available, factually supportable and directly attributable, and if such adjustments have a continuing impact.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any cost savings from operating efficiencies, synergies or restructurings that could result from the merger. Additionally, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect additional revenue opportunities following the merger.

 

(3)	Preliminary purchase consideration

URI is proposing to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of RSC common stock (other than excluded shares and dissenting shares), for consideration consisting of (i) $10.80 in cash and (ii) 0.2783 of a share of URI common stock, in each case without interest, for each share of RSC common stock. For purposes of the pro forma financial information, the purchase price was computed using the average of the high and low sales prices of URI’s common stock of $41.08 per share on February 13, 2012. Based on these assumptions, the aggregate purchase consideration is estimated to be $2,436 million.

 

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The following is a preliminary estimate of the total consideration expected to be paid to effect the merger:

		In millions, except per share data
Cash consideration
RSC estimated common shares outstanding at closing			106.1
Cash per share		$	10.80
Total cash consideration for outstanding shares							1,146
Stock consideration
RSC estimated common shares outstanding at closing			106.1
Exchange ratio for each RSC share			0.2783
Equivalent URI shares			29.52
URI common stock price on February 13, 2012		$	41.08
Total stock consideration							1,213
Fair value of share-based compensation awards (1)							77
Total purchase consideration							2,436

The table below illustrates the sensitivity of the purchase price to fluctuations in the per share price of URI common stock (in millions, except per share data):

 

		Per share price for  URI common stock				Stock consideration				Cash consideration				Share-based compensation  (1)				Total  purchase consideration
As of February 13, 2012		$	41.08			$	1,213			$	1,146			$	77			$	2,436
Up 10%			45.18				1,334				1,146				77				2,557
Down 10%			36.97				1,091				1,146				77				2,314

 

(1)

This estimate relates to RSC stock options and restricted stock units which were outstanding at December 31, 2011. Each RSC stock option will be converted into an adjusted URI stock option to acquire a number of shares of URI common stock, determined by multiplying the number of shares of RSC common stock subject to the RSC stock option by the option exchange ratio (rounded down, if necessary, to a whole share of URI common stock). The “option exchange ratio” means the sum of (i) 0.2783 and (ii) the quotient determined by dividing $10.80 by the volume-weighted average of the closing sale prices of shares of URI common stock as reported on the NYSE composite transactions reporting system for each of the ten consecutive trading days ending with the closing date of the merger. The exercise price per share of URI common stock subject to the adjusted URI option will be equal to the per share exercise price of such RSC stock option divided by the option exchange ratio (rounded up, if necessary, to the nearest whole cent). Each RSC restricted stock unit (other than an award held by a member of the RSC board who is not also an employee or officer of RSC) will be converted into an adjusted URI restricted stock unit determined by multiplying the number of shares of RSC common stock subject to the RSC restricted stock unit by the option exhange ratio. At this time, URI does not have sufficient information to determine the number of outstanding unvested RSC equity awards that will vest in connection with the merger. Accordingly, for purposes of the estimated purchase consideration, we have assumed the entire estimated fair value of the awards will be included in the purchase consideration. To the extent a portion of the awards do not vest upon a change of control and the equity award holders continue employment with URI following completion of the merger, a portion of the value of the awards will be reflected as compensation expense in the URI post-merger statement of operations and the value reflected as merger consideration will be reduced. By way of example, if equity awards relating to 50% of the value of the share-based compensation did not vest in connection with the merger because, for instance, these employees remained employees of URI following completion of the merger, the total merger consideration would be reduced by approximately $39 million (calculated as 50% of $77 million).

 

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(4)	Purchase accounting

The following is a preliminary estimate of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed by URI in the merger, reconciled to the estimate of consideration transferred:

 

		In millions
Purchase consideration						$	2,436
Book value of net assets acquired at December 31, 2011			(38	)
Less: RSC historical goodwill			(950	)
Less: RSC historical intangible assets			(7	)
Adjusted book value of net assets acquired							(995	)
Add:
Fair value of RSC’s intangible assets (a)							1,450
Adjustments to:
Rental equipment (b)			237
Property and equipment (b)			31
Long-term debt (c)			(46	)
Deferred taxes (d)			(553	)
Total adjustments							(331	)
Adjusted fair value of net assets acquired							124
Goodwill (e)							2,312

 

(a)

Intangible assets: As of the effective date of the merger, intangible assets are required to be measured at fair value and these acquired assets could include assets that are not intended to be used or sold or that are intended to be used in a manner other than their highest and best use. For purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, URI assumed that all assets will be used in a manner that represents their highest and best use from a market participant’s perspective. The following reflects the estimated fair values and useful lives of the significant intangible assets identified based on URI’s preliminary purchase accounting assessments:

 

		Estimated fair value (in millions)				Estimated useful life (in years)
Customer relationships		$	1,000				10
RSC trade name and associated trademarks			320				20
Covenants not-to-compete			110				5
Internally-developed software/systems			20				5
Total			1,450

The fair value of customer relationships has been estimated using an income-based methodology referred to as the multi-period excess earnings approach. This method makes use of market participant assumptions regarding the future profitability of business generated by existing customers, the ability to effectuate on-going customer retention, and a discount rate reflecting the risks inherent in the income generation of the asset. The fair value of RSC’s trade names and associated trademarks has been estimated using an income-based methodology referred to as the relief-from-royalty method. This method makes use of market participant assumptions regarding the estimated future intended use of these assets, the hypothetical royalty payments that a market participant would be required to pay if it did not already own these assets, and a discount rate reflecting the risks inherent in the income generation of these assets. The fair value of covenants not-to-compete (which includes those which RSC acquired before this proposed merger as well as those expected in connection with the proposed

 

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merger) has been estimated with consideration to the detrimental impact of competition that would arise if these covenants were not in place, adjusted for an estimated probability that such competition would arise. The fair value of internally-developed software and systems has been estimated using a cost-based methodology based on the estimated expense that would need to be incurred to replicate these assets.

At this time, URI does not have sufficient information to estimate all inputs required to perform the valuation of intangible assets with certainty. However, for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, valuations were performed based on certain preliminary, high-level assumptions and available information. For example, URI has not yet received access to comprehensive customer sales data from which to derive various inputs (such as customer attrition rates, customer margins including selling expenses) needed for the valuation of the customer relationships intangible asset. As such, URI has relied on certain summary data and its own experience in the market in making assumptions for the valuation of this asset. Similarly, URI has not yet completed its review of RSC’s current portfolio of covenants not-to-compete to determine what additional agreements may need to be put into place. As a result, the valuation of these covenants is based on certain preliminary assumptions regarding the terms of the agreements that have been and will ultimately be signed. Additionally, URI is currently performing strategic reviews of RSC’s and URI’s various locations to determine the level of operational synergies expected to be obtained from each branch, including possible branch closures and equipment redeployments or sales. This analysis is not yet complete and could have a material impact on the valuation of RSC’s tangible and intangible assets. Furthermore, URI has not yet determined the precise reporting unit structure that will be applied to the acquired business and, therefore, has performed its valuations of the acquired intangible assets on an overall basis. This approach may yield a different valuation result as compared to the analysis if it is performed on a reporting unit-by-reporting unit basis in light of the possibility of differing customer retention, equipment mix and profitability profiles for the various reporting units. As a result of the high-level nature of these assumptions, the fair value estimates and useful life assumptions used within the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are preliminary and will likely be different from the final acquisition accounting, and the difference could have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. The estimated intangible asset values and their useful lives could be impacted by a variety of factors that may become known to us only upon access to additional information and/or by changes in such factors that may occur prior to the effective time of the merger. URI anticipates that a refinement of the values of these intangible assets will likely be performed closer to the closing of the merger and all valuations will be finalized during the one-year measurement period following the closing date.

For each 1% change in the valuation of the underlying definite lived intangible assets, URI estimates that annual amortization expense would increase or decrease by approximately $1 million, assuming the useful lives reflected in the table above. To the extent that the useful lives of the underlying definite lived intangible assets were to increase or decrease by one year, URI estimates that its annual amortization expense would decrease or increase by approximately $14 million or $18 million, respectively.

 

(b)

Rental equipment and property and equipment: As of the effective date of the merger, rental equipment and property and equipment are required to be measured at fair value, unless those assets are classified as held-for-sale on the acquisition date. The acquired assets can include assets that are not intended to be used or sold, or that are intended to be used in a manner other than their highest and best use. At this time, URI is still in the process of reviewing RSC’s operations and the combined branches to determine which assets may be affected by strategic decisions. As such, URI has not made any conclusive determinations as to the future intended use or possibility of disposition for each individual component of the rental fleet or non-rental property and equipment. Accordingly, for purposes of the pro forma condensed combined financial information, URI assumed an in-use premise for all rental

 

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equipment and property and equipment in its estimation of fair value. This estimation was determined using cost-based and market-based appraisal methodologies considering the costs associated with the historical purchase of the property and equipment, market prices for similar assets, and estimates of the property and equipment’s age, economic life, and other relevant characteristics. The fair value estimates based on these methodologies are $1,912 million for the rental equipment and $52 million for property and equipment. At this time, URI does not have sufficient information to estimate all inputs required to perform the fair value estimates with certainty. There are three major inputs that could significantly impact the fair value estimates. As part of normal business, RSC continuously refreshes their rental equipment fleet by regularly buying new equipment and selling older or under/non-utilized equipment. The second major input is related to the state of the secondary market as of the closing date of the merger. Since the fair value estimates are significantly based on market-based appraisal methodologies, the conditions of the secondary equipment market will need to be analyzed as of or close to the closing date of the merger. Additionally, the fair values will need to be adjusted for any strategic decisions URI makes that may impact the future intended use of the assets. As such, these estimates are preliminary and subject to change, and could vary significantly from the fair values ultimately determined for these assets. URI anticipates that a refinement of the values of these tangible assets will likely be performed closer to the closing of the merger and all valuations will be finalized during the one-year measurement period following the closing date.

The remaining weighted-average useful lives of the underlying rental equipment and property and equipment are estimated to be 5 years and 3 years, respectively.

For each 1% change in the valuation of the underlying rental equipment, we estimate that annual depreciation expense would increase or decrease by approximately $4 million, assuming a weighted-average useful life of 5 years. To the extent that the useful lives of all the underlying rental equipment were to increase or decrease by one year, we estimate that annual depreciation expense would decrease or increase by approximately $61 million or $90 million, respectively.

For each 1% change in the valuation of the underlying depreciable property and equipment, we estimate that annual non-rental depreciation and amortization expense would increase or decrease by less than $1 million, assuming a weighted-average useful life of 3 years. To the extent that the useful lives of all the underlying depreciable property and equipment were to increase or decrease by one year, we estimate that annual non-rental depreciation and amortization expense would decrease or increase by approximately $4 million or $9 million, respectively.

 

(c)

Long-term debt: As of the effective date of the merger, debt is required to be measured at fair value. In connection with the merger, RSC’s existing senior secured debt, including its senior ABL revolving facility and its 10% senior secured notes due 2017, will be repaid. URI intends to assume all of RSC’s existing unsecured debt, comprised of 9.50% senior notes due 2014, 10.25% senior notes due 2019 and 8.25% senior notes due 2021. Our estimate of fair value is based on the fair value disclosures provided in RSC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 which URI believes to be reasonable, and excludes fair value adjustments for RSC’s existing senior secured debt that URI intends to repay in connection with the merger. For each $10 million decrease/(increase) in the fair value of the RSC debt to be assumed, we estimate that annual interest expense would increase/(decrease) by approximately $1 million.

 

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(d)

Deferred taxes: As of the effective time of the merger, URI will provide for deferred taxes on temporary differences as part of the accounting for the merger. The temporary differences result primarily from estimated fair value adjustments for fixed assets, acquired intangibles and assumed debt. The pro forma adjustment to record the effect of deferred taxes was computed as follows:

 

		In millions
Estimated fair value adjustment of fixed assets to be acquired		$	268
Estimated fair value adjustment of identified intangible assets to be acquired			1,443
Estimated fair value adjustment of debt to be assumed			(46	)
Adjustment to RSC’s historical deferred taxes related to tax basis goodwill			(247	)
Total estimated fair value adjustments			1,418
Deferred tax liability associated with the estimated fair value adjustments using an estimated statutory tax rate of 39%			553
Deferred tax asset associated with equity adjustments described in 6(k)			(39	)
Total deferred tax liability, net			514

 

(e)

Goodwill: Goodwill is calculated as the difference between the acquisition date fair value of the estimated consideration paid in the merger and the values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is generally subject to an impairment test annually or more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss may have been incurred. The level of goodwill expected to result from the merger is primarily reflective of RSC’s going-concern value, the value of RSC’s assembled workforce, new customer relationships expected to arise from the merger, and operational synergies that URI expects to achieve that would not be available to other market participants.

 

(5)

Financing

 

a.

New debt issuance

The cash portion of the merger consideration, repayment of RSC’s existing senior secured debt, and related fees and expenses will be financed through new debt issuances, drawing on the URI ABL facility and/or cash on hand.

URI has obtained financing commitments from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, WF Investment Holdings, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, Credit Suisse AG Cayman Islands Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for a total of $2.2 billion in connection with the merger transaction, including commitments for a $650 million senior secured bridge facility and a $1,550 million senior unsecured bridge facility. URI does not currently plan to borrow funds under the bridge facilities. As a result, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information assumes that URI will not borrow funds under the bridge facilities in connection with the merger. If URI were to borrow funds under the bridge facilities, it would incur additional costs, which could be substantial and are not reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

URI’s financing in connection with the merger could take any of several forms or any combination of them, including but not limited to the following: (i) borrowings under the URI ABL facility, as amended; (ii) issuance by a subsidiary of URI of up to $650 million of senior secured notes in the public and/or private capital markets or, if and to the extent URI is unable to issue such principal amount of senior secured notes, a drawing of up to $650 million under the secured bridge facility (as may be reduced as a result of any reduction in the cash consideration to be used to effect the merger); (iii) issuance of up to $1,550 million of senior unsecured notes in the public and/or private capital markets or, if and to the extent URI is unable to issue such principal amount of senior unsecured notes, a drawing of up to $1,550 million under the unsecured bridge facility (as may be reduced as a result of any reduction in the cash consideration to be used to effect the merger); (iv) borrowings under URI’s existing securitization facility; and (v) using cash on hand.

 

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Currently, URI expects to:

 

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issue by private placement $650 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes with a maturity of 6 years;

 

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issue by private placement $1,550 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, in multiple tranches, each with a maturity of 8 or 10 years; and

 

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borrow additional funds under the URI ABL facility in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $60 million.

Based on current expectations and market conditions, estimated net proceeds from the financings are as follows (in millions except interest rates):

 

		Assumed interest rate				Principal				Issue cost				Net proceeds
Senior Secured Notes			6.75	%		$	650			$	(22	)		$	628
Senior Unsecured Notes			8.02	%			1,550				(61	)			1,489
ABL facility			2.25	%			60				—				60
Total							2,260				(83	)			2,177

In the period leading up to the closing of the merger, subject to certain limitations, URI may pursue other financing opportunities to replace all or portions of the bridge facilities, or, in the event that URI draws upon the bridge facility, URI may refinance all or a portion of the bridge facility at a later date. The proceeds from these borrowings may be used to pay a portion of the cash consideration to be paid in the merger, to refinance RSC’s existing senior secured debt and to pay related fees and expenses.

Any reduction in the aggregate cash consideration to be used to effect the merger will automatically reduce the bridge facility commitments on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with such reduction being allocated firstly to borrowings under the senior unsecured bridge facility, then secondly to the senior secured bridge facility. When the senior secured notes or the senior unsecured notes are issued, the commitments under the applicable bridge facility will be automatically reduced by the aggregate principal amount of such notes.

The assumed interest rates for the senior secured notes and senior unsecured notes are based on current market conditions, taking into consideration the size of the offerings and expected maturity. The assumed interest rate for the ABL facility is based on the average U.S. sub-facility interest rate for the month of December 2011. In addition to the above issue costs, URI expects to pay $7 million of fees associated with amendments to its ABL facility to permit the merger. URI recorded $2 million of the ABL amendment fees in 2011. The remaining $5 million of fees will be reflected as an expense of the combined company in the period incurred, but is not reflected in the condensed combined pro forma statement of operations as it is non-recurring.

Based on current expectations and market conditions, the estimated incremental interest expense from the financings is presented in the following table (in millions):

 

		Year ended December 31, 2011
		Interest				Issue Cost Amortization				Total
Secured Senior Notes		$	44			$	4			$	48
Senior Unsecured Notes			124				6				130
ABL facility			2				—				2
Total			170				10				180

In addition to the interest expense associated with the financings, the unaudited condensed combined pro forma statement of operations reflects a reduction to interest expense associated with fair value adjustments to RSC III’s debt that will remain outstanding after the merger.

 

 

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b.

Repayment of RSC’s secured credit facilities

After paying the cash consideration in the merger, URI will use a portion of the net proceeds from the financings to repay certain indebtedness of RSC, including RSC’s senior ABL revolving facility, which had approximately $488 million outstanding as of December 31, 2011, and satisfy and discharge $400 million principal amount of RSC’s 10% senior secured notes due 2017.

The unaudited condensed combined pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 reflects the elimination of aggregate interest expense on RSC’s senior ABL revolving facility and 10% senior secured notes due 2017 of $60 million. This interest expense was eliminated because URI intends to retire RSC’s senior ABL revolving facility and 10% senior secured notes due 2017 at the effective time of the merger. The eliminated interest expense will be replaced by incremental interest expense associated with the financings discussed in a. above; the new financings are directly attributable to the merger and will have a continuing impact on the combined entity. If the $888 million principal amount of retired RSC secured debt was replaced with notes with an assumed interest rate of 8.02%, the $60 million of eliminated interest would be replaced by incremental interest expense on such notes of approximately $75 million.

 

c.

Post-merger stock buyback

The URI board has announced its intention to consider authorizing after closing of the merger a stock buyback of up to $200 million of URI common stock. URI’s current intention is to complete the stock buyback within six to twelve months after closing of the merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect the expected stock buyback.

 

(6)	Pro forma balance sheet adjustments

 

a.

Reflects i) cash receipts from new debt issuances, net of debt issuance costs, of $2.2 billion, ii) cash consideration paid to RSC stockholders of $1.1 billion, iii) retirement of $888 million principal amount of RSC secured debt, iv) $68 million of fees associated with the retirement of RSC’s 10% senior secured notes due 2017 and v) estimated remaining aggregate URI and RSC transaction costs of $68 million (including URI and RSC aggregate transaction costs of $28 million recorded in 2011).

 

b.

To adjust the value of RSC’s rental equipment based on its estimated fair value. See Note (4).

 

c.

To adjust the value of RSC’s property and equipment based on its estimated fair value. See Note (4).

 

d.

To write-off RSC’s historical goodwill and other intangible assets and record an estimate of merger-related goodwill and other intangible assets. See Note (4).

 

e.

To record debt issuance costs of $83 million associated with new debt issuances, net of the write-off of $27 million of debt issuance costs associated with retired RSC secured debt.

 

f.

Reflects the payment of merger related costs that were accrued in 2011.

 

g.

Reflects i) new debt issuances of $2.3 billion, ii) a $46 million increase to recognize RSC’s debt at its estimated fair value and iii) retirement of $888 million principal amount of RSC senior secured debt.

 

h.

To record deferred taxes on i) temporary differences resulting from the purchase accounting fair value adjustments of assets and liabilities acquired and ii) the equity adjustments described in 6(k). See Note (4).

 

i.

To record the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock.

 

j.

To record additional paid-in capital based on URI common stock issued as consideration to effect the acquisition of RSC. See Note (3).

 

k.

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company in the periods incurred, but are not reflected in the condensed combined pro forma statement of operations as they are non-recurring: i) $5 million of remaining fees associated with amendments to the URI ABL facility to permit the merger, ii) $68 million of fees associated with the retirement of RSC’s 10% senior secured notes due 2017, iii) a $27 million write-off of RSC debt issuance costs and iv) $40 million of estimated remaining aggregate transaction costs expected to be incurred by URI and RSC.

 

l.

To record the elimination of RSC’s historical accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

(7)	Pro forma statement of operations adjustments

 

a.

To adjust depreciation of rental equipment based on the estimated fair value of RSC rental equipment. The amount of depreciation of RSC’s rental equipment could vary significantly, as the fair value estimates of the equipment are preliminary and could vary significantly from the fair values ultimately determined for the equipment. See Note (4).

 

b.

Cost of rental equipment sales includes the charge to cost of sales for the net book value of used equipment at the time it is sold. This adjustment represents an estimate of the increase in net book value of equipment RSC sold based on the valuation work performed with respect to the overall rental equipment fleet. This estimate is preliminary and could vary significantly.

 

c.

Reflects the elimination of merger related costs, which are not reflected in the condensed combined pro forma statement of operations as they are non-recurring. Future costs associated with the merger, which in the aggregate are estimated to be $40 million, will be reflected as expenses of the combined company in the period or periods incurred.

 

d.

To adjust non-rental depreciation and amortization based on the estimated fair value of RSC property and equipment, and of the other intangible assets acquired. The amount of non-rental depreciation and amortization of RSC’s property and equipment, and of the other intangible assets acquired could vary significantly, as the underlying fair value estimates are preliminary and could vary significantly from the fair values ultimately determined. See Note (4).

 

e.

Reflects the elimination of historical interest expense and fees associated with the retired RSC secured debt, and the net interest expense and fees associated with the new debt issuances and the fair value adjustments to RSC’s debt that will remain outstanding after the merger. See Note (5).

 

f.

Reflects the income tax effects of the pro forma adjustments calculated using an estimated statutory tax rate of 39%.

 

g.

The pro forma per share calculations are based on the estimated weighted-average shares of URI common stock expected to be outstanding after the merger. The historical basic and diluted weighted-average shares of RSC common stock outstanding are assumed to be replaced by the shares of URI common stock expected to be issued by URI in connection with the merger. No dilution from common stock equivalents is reflected in the pro forma per share information, as such impact would be antidilutive.

 

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RSC SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

This section contains information about the RSC special meeting that has been called to consider and approve the RSC merger proposal, the golden parachute proposal and the RSC adjournment proposal.

RSC is mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus to you as a RSC stockholder on or about                     , 2012. With this document, RSC is sending you a notice of the RSC special meeting and a form of proxy that is being solicited by the RSC board for use at the RSC special meeting. The RSC special meeting will be held on             , 2012 at     , Mountain Standard Time, at             , unless the meeting is adjourned or postponed.

Matters to Be Considered

The purpose of the RSC special meeting is to vote upon a proposal to adopt the merger agreement, pursuant to which RSC will be merged with and into URI, with URI continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger.

You are also being asked to consider and approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the “golden parachute” compensation payable to RSC’s named executive officers in connection with the merger.

In addition, you are being asked to vote upon a proposal to adjourn or postpone the special meeting of stockholders. RSC could use any adjournment or postponement for the purpose, among others, of allowing additional time to solicit proxies.

How to Vote

If you are a stockholder of record (that is, if your shares of RSC common stock are registered in your name with Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, RSC’s transfer agent), there are four ways you can vote:

 

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By attending the RSC special meeting and voting in person by ballot;

 

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By visiting the Internet at www.proxyvote.com;

 

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By calling the toll-free number on your proxy card; or

 

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By completing, dating, signing and returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying prepaid reply envelope.

Telephone and Internet voting facilities for stockholders of record will be available 24 hours a day beginning on or about                     , 2012 and will close at      (Eastern time) on                     , 2012. Submitting a proxy over the Internet or by telephone is convenient, saves on postage and mailing costs and is recorded immediately, minimizing the risk that postal delays may cause votes to arrive late and therefore not be counted. Stockholders who attend the RSC special meeting may vote in person, and any previously submitted proxies will be superseded by the vote cast at the RSC special meeting.

Shares that are held in a brokerage account in the name of the broker are said to be held in “street name.” Stockholders who hold their shares in “street name” will need to obtain a voting instruction card from the institution that holds their shares and must follow the voting instructions given by that institution. Stockholders who hold shares in “street name” and wish to vote at the RSC special meeting must obtain a legal proxy form from the institution that holds their shares and bring that proxy to the RSC special meeting.

Voting of Proxies

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record and you sign, date and return your proxy card but do not indicate how you want to vote or do not indicate that you wish to abstain, your shares will be voted “FOR” the RSC merger proposal, “FOR” the golden parachute proposal and “FOR” the RSC adjournment proposal.

The RSC board is presently unaware of any other matter that may be presented for action at the RSC special meeting. If any other matter does properly come before the RSC special meeting, the RSC board intends that shares represented by properly submitted proxies will be voted, or not voted, by and at the discretion of the persons named as proxies on the proxy card. For additional information on how business can be brought before a meeting, see Section 1.12 of RSC’s by-laws.

Revoking Your Proxy

If you have not voted through your bank, broker or other nominee, you can revoke your proxy at any time before the vote is taken at the RSC special meeting by:

 

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providing written notice of revocation to the Corporate Secretary of RSC so that it is received prior to midnight on the night before the RSC special meeting;

 

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submitting a new proxy card or voting again by telephone or Internet (any earlier proxies will be revoked automatically) prior to midnight on the night before the RSC special meeting; or

 

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attending the RSC special meeting and voting in person. Any earlier proxy will be revoked. However, simply attending the special meeting without voting will not revoke your proxy.

If you have instructed a bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares, you must follow the instructions of your bank, broker or other nominee regarding revocation of proxies.

Attending the Special Meeting

All RSC stockholders as of the close of business on the record date may attend the RSC special meeting but must have an admission ticket. If you are a stockholder of record, the ticket attached to the proxy card will admit you and one guest. If you are a beneficial owner of RSC common stock, you may request a ticket by writing to RSC Holdings Inc., 6929 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or by faxing your request to (480) 905-3413. You must provide evidence of your ownership of shares with your ticket request, which you can obtain from your broker, bank or nominee. RSC encourages you or your broker to fax your ticket request and proof of ownership in order to avoid any mail delays. No cameras, recording equipment, large bags or packages will be permitted in the RSC special meeting.

Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of soliciting proxies for the RSC special meeting will be borne by RSC. RSC will reimburse brokerage firms and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for reasonable expenses incurred by them in sending proxy materials to the beneficial owners of RSC common stock. RSC has retained MacKenzie Partners, Inc. to assist in the solicitation of proxies for a fee of $30,000 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to solicitations by mail, RSC’s directors, officers and regular employees may solicit proxies personally or by telephone without additional compensation.

Record Date

The close of business on                     , 2012 has been fixed as the record date for determining the RSC stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the RSC special meeting. Each outstanding share of RSC common stock entitles its holder to cast one vote.                  shares of RSC common stock were outstanding as of the RSC record date.

 

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Quorum

The presence, in person or by properly executed proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock entitled to vote on the relevant subject matter is necessary to constitute a quorum at the RSC special meeting. Holders of shares of RSC common stock present in person at the RSC special meeting but not voting, and shares of RSC common stock for which RSC has received proxies indicating that their holders have abstained, will be counted as present at the RSC special meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum is established.

Under the rules that govern brokers who have record ownership of shares that are held in street name for their clients, the beneficial owners of the shares, brokers have discretion to vote these shares on routine matters but not on non-routine matters. The RSC merger proposal is not considered a routine matter. Accordingly, brokers will not have discretionary voting authority to vote your shares on that matter at the RSC special meeting. A “broker non-vote” occurs when brokers do not have discretionary voting authority and have not received instructions from the beneficial owners of the shares. A broker will not be permitted to vote on the RSC merger proposal without instruction from the beneficial owner of the shares of RSC common stock held by that broker.

If the special meeting is adjourned, no additional notice must be given of the adjourned meeting, if the place, date and time thereof are announced at the special meeting at which the adjournment is taken, unless the date of the adjourned meeting is more than 30 days after the date for which the special meeting was originally noticed or a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock entitled to vote at the RSC special meeting is required to approve the RSC merger proposal. Accordingly, a failure to submit a proxy card or to vote in person at the RSC special meeting, an abstention from voting, or a broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the RSC merger proposal.

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the RSC special meeting is required to approve the golden parachute proposal. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the golden parachute proposal, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the RSC special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of the golden parachute proposal.

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the RSC special meeting is required to approve the RSC adjournment proposal. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the RSC adjournment proposal, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the RSC special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of the RSC adjournment proposal.

Pursuant to the voting agreement by and among URI and the Oak Hill Stockholders, the Oak Hill Stockholders have agreed, among other things, to vote (or cause to be voted) all of their shares of RSC common stock (a) in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement and approval of the transactions contemplated thereby and (b) against, and otherwise not support, any acquisition proposal or any other action, agreement or transaction submitted for approval of RSC stockholders that is intended, or would reasonably be expected, to materially impede, interfere or be inconsistent with, delay, postpone, discourage or materially and adversely affect consummation of the merger. The voting agreement will terminate upon the earliest to occur of: (a) the date of termination of the merger agreement in accordance with its terms; (b) the date of any amendment, modification, change or waiver to any provision of the merger agreement that reduces the amount or changes the form of the merger consideration (subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement); and (c) the effective time.

 

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As of the RSC record date, directors and executive officers of RSC, together with their affiliates, beneficially owned approximately                  shares of RSC common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting of stockholders. This represents approximately     % of the total votes entitled to be cast at the RSC special meeting.

Each RSC director and executive officer has indicated his or her present intention to vote, or cause to be voted, the shares of RSC common stock owned by him or her for the RSC merger proposal, for the golden parachute proposal and for the RSC adjournment proposal. As of the RSC record date, RSC did not beneficially own any shares of RSC common stock.

As of December 15, 2011, the Oak Hill Stockholders held in the aggregate 34,755,329 shares of RSC common stock (representing approximately 33.4% of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock). As of the RSC record date, the Oak Hill Stockholders held in the aggregate                      shares of RSC common stock (representing approximately     % of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock). Based on                      outstanding shares of RSC common stock on the RSC record date, and after taking into account the votes of the directors and executive officers of RSC and the Oak Hill Stockholders, approval of the RSC merger proposal will require the affirmative vote of the holders of an additional                      outstanding shares of RSC common stock (representing approximately     % of the outstanding shares of RSC common stock that are not owned by the directors and executive officers of RSC or the Oak Hill Stockholders).

Recommendation of the RSC Board

The RSC board has unanimously (i) approved and declared advisable the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement, (ii) determined that the merger agreement and the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of RSC and its stockholders, (iii) directed that the merger agreement be submitted to RSC stockholders for adoption and (iv) recommended that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the RSC merger proposal. See “Recommendation of the RSC Board and Reasons for the Merger” beginning on page     .

The RSC board also unanimously recommends that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the golden parachute proposal. See “RSC Stockholders’ Advisory Vote on Golden Parachute Compensation” beginning on page     .

In addition, the RSC board unanimously recommends that RSC stockholders vote “FOR” the RSC adjournment proposal.

RSC stockholders should carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus in its entirety for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the proposed transactions. In addition, RSC stockholders are directed to the merger agreement, which is attached as Appendix A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

AS A STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE RSC SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, RSC URGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS PRACTICABLE BY (1) ACCESSING THE INTERNET WEBSITE SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, (2) CALLING THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD OR (3) COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, OR VOTING ELECTRONICALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY, WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING. YOU SHOULD NOT SEND CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING RSC COMMON STOCK WITH THE PROXY. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished to you by such bank, broker or other nominee.

If you have any questions concerning the merger or other matters to be considered at the RSC special meeting, would like additional copies of this document or need help voting your shares, please contact RSC’s proxy solicitor:

MacKenzie Partners, Inc.

105 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10016

(800) 322-2885 Toll-Free

(212) 929-5500 Call Collect

proxy@mackenziepartners.com

 

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URI SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

This section contains information about the URI special meeting that has been called to consider and approve the URI merger proposal, the stock issuance proposal and the URI adjournment proposal.

URI is mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus to you as a URI stockholder on or about                     , 2012. With this document, URI is sending you a notice of the URI special meeting and a form of proxy that is being solicited by the URI board for use at the URI special meeting. The URI special meeting will be held on                     , 2012 at      a.m., Eastern Standard Time, at             , unless the meeting is adjourned or postponed.

Matters to Be Considered

The purpose of the URI special meeting is to vote upon a proposal to adopt the merger agreement, pursuant to which RSC will be merged with and into URI, with URI continuing as the surviving corporation of the merger, and to vote upon a proposal to issue URI common stock to the stockholders of RSC in connection with the merger pursuant to the merger agreement, as it may be amended from time to time. Assuming that no new shares of RSC common stock are issued after the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, URI would issue a total of 29,833,021 shares of URI common stock in connection with the merger.

You are also being asked to vote upon a proposal to adjourn or postpone the URI special meeting. URI could use any adjournment or postponement for the purpose, among others, of allowing additional time to solicit proxies.

How to Vote

If you are a stockholder of record (that is, if your shares of URI common stock are registered in your name with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, URI’s transfer agent), there are four ways you can vote:

 

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By attending the special meeting and voting in person by ballot;

 

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By visiting the Internet at www.voteproxy.com;

 

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By calling toll-free (within the U.S. or Canada) 1-800-proxies; or

 

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By completing, dating, signing and returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying prepaid reply envelope.

Telephone and Internet voting facilities for stockholders of record will be available 24 hours a day beginning on or about                     , 2012 and will close at      (Eastern time) on                     , 2012. Submitting a proxy over the Internet or by telephone is convenient, saves on postage and mailing costs and is recorded immediately, minimizing the risk that postal delays may cause votes to arrive late and therefore not be counted. Stockholders who attend the URI special meeting may vote in person, and any previously submitted proxies will be superseded by the vote cast at the URI special meeting.

Shares that are held in a brokerage account in the name of the broker are said to be held in “street name.” Stockholders who hold their shares in “street name” will need to obtain a voting instruction card from the institution that holds their shares and must follow the voting instructions given by that institution. Stockholders who hold shares in “street name” and wish to vote at the URI special meeting must obtain a legal proxy form from the institution that holds their shares and bring that proxy to the URI special meeting.

Voting of Proxies

If you vote by Internet, by telephone or by completing, signing, dating and mailing your proxy card or voting instruction card, your shares will be voted in accordance with your instructions. If you are a stockholder of record and you sign, date and return your proxy card but do not indicate how you want to vote or do not indicate that you wish to abstain, your shares will be voted “FOR” the URI merger proposal, “FOR” the stock issuance proposal and “FOR” the URI adjournment proposal.

 

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The URI board is presently unaware of any other matter that may be presented for action at the URI special meeting. If any other matter does properly come before the URI special meeting, the URI board intends that shares represented by properly submitted proxies will be voted, or not voted, by and at the discretion of the persons named as proxies on the proxy card. For additional information on how business can be brought before a meeting, see Section 2.07 of URI’s by-laws.

Revoking Your Proxy

If you have not voted through your bank, broker or other nominee, you can revoke your proxy at any time before the vote is taken at the URI special meeting by:

 

•

providing written notice of revocation to the Corporate Secretary of URI so that it is received prior to midnight on the night before the URI special meeting;

 

•

submitting a new proxy card or voting again by telephone or Internet (any earlier proxies will be revoked automatically) prior to midnight on the night before the URI special meeting; or

 

•

attending the URI special meeting and voting in person. Any earlier proxy will be revoked. However, simply attending the special meeting without voting will not revoke your proxy.

If you have instructed a bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares, you must follow the instructions of your bank, broker or other nominee regarding revocation of proxies.

Attending the Special Meeting

All URI stockholders as of the close of business on the record date may attend the URI special meeting but must have an admission ticket. If you are a stockholder of record, the ticket attached to the proxy card will admit you and one guest. If you are a beneficial owner of URI common stock, you may request a ticket by writing to the Office of the Secretary, Five Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831 or by faxing your request to (203) 622-6080. You must provide evidence of your ownership of shares with your ticket request, which you can obtain from your broker, bank or nominee. URI encourages you or your broker to fax your ticket request and proof of ownership in order to avoid any mail delays. No cameras, recording equipment, large bags or packages will be permitted in the URI special meeting.

Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of soliciting proxies for the URI special meeting will be borne by URI. URI will reimburse brokerage firms and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for reasonable expenses incurred by them in sending proxy materials to the beneficial owners of URI common stock. URI has retained Innisfree M&A Incorporated to assist in the solicitation of proxies for a fee not to exceed $15,000 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to solicitations by mail, URI’s directors, officers and regular employees may solicit proxies personally or by telephone without additional compensation.

Record Date

The close of business on                     , 2012 has been fixed as the record date for determining the URI stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the URI special meeting. Each outstanding share of URI common stock entitles its holder to cast one vote.                  shares of URI common stock were outstanding as of the URI record date.

Quorum

A quorum of URI stockholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. If the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of URI common stock entitled to vote are represented in person or by proxy at the special meeting, a quorum will exist. URI will include proxies marked as abstentions and broker non-votes in

 

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determining the number of shares present at the special meeting. Holders of shares of URI common stock present in person at the URI special meeting but not voting, and shares of URI common stock for which URI has received proxies indicating that their holders have abstained, will be counted as present at the URI special meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum is established.

Under the rules that govern brokers who have record ownership of shares that are held in street name for their clients, the beneficial owners of the shares, brokers have discretion to vote these shares on routine matters but not on non-routine matters. Neither the URI merger proposal nor the stock issuance proposal is considered a routine matter. Accordingly, brokers will not have discretionary voting authority to vote your shares on those matters at the URI special meeting. A “broker non-vote” occurs when brokers do not have discretionary voting authority and have not received instructions from the beneficial owners of the shares. A broker will not be permitted to vote on the URI merger proposal or the stock issuance proposal without instruction from the beneficial owner of the shares of URI common stock held by that broker.

If the special meeting is adjourned, no additional notice must be given of the adjourned meeting, if the place, date and time thereof are announced at the special meeting at which the adjournment is taken, unless the date of the adjourned meeting is more than 30 days after the date for which the special meeting was originally noticed or a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of URI common stock entitled to vote at the URI special meeting is required to approve the URI merger proposal. Accordingly, a failure to submit a proxy card or to vote in person at the URI special meeting, an abstention from voting, or a broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the URI merger proposal. A vote in favor of the URI merger proposal will constitute a vote approve the URNA-New URNA merger as required by URNA’s certificate of incorporation.

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of URI common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the URI special meeting is required to approve the stock issuance proposal and the URI adjournment proposal. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the stock issuance proposal and the URI adjournment proposal, while broker non-votes and shares not in attendance at the URI special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of any vote on such proposals.

As of the URI record date, directors and executive officers of URI, together with their affiliates, beneficially owned approximately                  shares of URI common stock entitled to vote at the URI special meeting. This represents approximately     % of the total votes entitled to be cast at the URI special meeting.

Each URI director and executive officer has indicated his or her present intention to vote, or cause to be voted, the shares of URI common stock owned by him or her for the URI merger proposal, for the stock issuance proposal and for the URI adjournment proposal. As of the URI record date, URI did not beneficially own any shares of URI common stock.

Recommendation of the URI Board

The URI board has unanimously (i) approved and declared advisable the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement, (ii) determined that the merger agreement and the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are fair to and in the best interests of URI and its stockholders, (iii) directed that the merger agreement be submitted to URI stockholders for adoption and (iv) recommended that URI stockholders vote “FOR” the URI merger proposal and “FOR” the stock issuance proposal. See “The Merger—Recommendation of the URI Board and Reasons for the Merger” beginning on page     .

URI stockholders should carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus in its entirety for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the proposed transactions. In addition, URI stockholders are directed to the merger agreement, which is attached as Appendix A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

AS A STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE URI SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, URI URGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS PRACTICABLE BY (1) ACCESSING THE INTERNET WEBSITE SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, (2) CALLING THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SPECIFIED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD OR (3) COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, OR VOTING ELECTRONICALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY, WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING. YOU SHOULD NOT SEND CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING URI COMMON STOCK WITH THE PROXY. If your shares are held in