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[8-K] Herc Holdings Inc. Reports Material Event

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Herc Holdings (HRI) Form 8-K � Cinelease divestiture

On 31 Jul 2025 the company closed the sale of its Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting & grip equipment-rental business to private platform Zello. Herc received $100 million in upfront cash plus undisclosed earn-out potential under a Sale and Purchase Agreement. Management will apply the net proceeds to repay borrowings under its credit facility.

No revenue, EBITDA or gain/loss figures for Cinelease are provided. The transaction monetises a non-core asset, improves liquidity and is expected to lower leverage, but removes an unquantified earnings contributor and leaves total consideration partly contingent on future performance.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Modulo 8-K � Cessione di Cinelease

Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha completato la vendita della sua attività di noleggio attrezzature per studi di intrattenimento e illuminazione & grip Cinelease alla piattaforma privata Zello. Herc ha ricevuto 100 milioni di dollari in contanti anticipati oltre a un potenziale earn-out non divulgato ai sensi di un Accordo di Vendita e Acquisto. La direzione utilizzerà i proventi netti per rimborsare i prestiti del proprio credito.

Non sono stati forniti dati su ricavi, EBITDA o utili/perdite di Cinelease. L’operazione monetizza un’attività non core, migliora la liquidità e dovrebbe ridurre l’indebitamento, ma elimina un contributo agli utili non quantificato e lascia parte del corrispettivo dipendente dalle performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulario 8-K � Venta de Cinelease

El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa cerró la venta de su negocio de alquiler de equipos para estudios de entretenimiento y iluminación & grip Cinelease a la plataforma privada Zello. Herc recibió 100 millones de dólares en efectivo inicial más un potencial earn-out no revelado bajo un Acuerdo de Compra y Venta. La dirección aplicará los ingresos netos para pagar préstamos bajo su línea de crédito.

No se proporcionan cifras de ingresos, EBITDA o ganancias/pérdidas de Cinelease. La transacción monetiza un activo no esencial, mejora la liquidez y se espera que reduzca el apalancamiento, pero elimina un contribuyente de ganancias no cuantificado y deja parte de la compensación condicionada al desempeño futuro.

Herc Holdings (HRI) 8-K ë³´ê³ ì„� â€� Cinelease 매ê°

2025ë…� 7ì›� 31ì�, 회사ëŠ� Cinelease 스튜디오 엔터테ì¸ë¨¼íЏ ë°� 조명 & 그립 장비 대ì—� 사업ì� 사모 플랫í� Zelloì—� 매ê°ì� 완료했습니다. HercëŠ� 1ì–� 달러ì� 선불 현금ê³� 매매 계약ì—� 따른 공개ë˜ì§€ ì•Šì€ ì¶”ê°€ ìˆ˜ìµ ê°€ëŠ¥ì„±ì� 받았습니ë‹�. ê²½ì˜ì§„ì€ ìˆœìˆ˜ìµì„ ì‹ ìš© 시설 대ì¶� ìƒí™˜ì—� 사용í•� 예정입니ë‹�.

Cineleaseì� 매출, EBITDA ë˜ëŠ” ì†ìµ 수치ëŠ� 제공ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�. ì´ë²ˆ 거래ëŠ� 비핵ì‹� ìžì‚°ì� 현금화하ê³� 유ë™ì„±ì„ 개선하며 레버리지ë¥� 낮출 것으ë¡� 예ìƒë˜ì§€ë§�, ìˆ˜ìµ ê¸°ì—¬ë„ê°€ 명확하지 ì•Šì€ ìžì‚°ì� 제거하고 ì´� ëŒ€ê¸ˆì˜ ì¼ë¶€ê°€ 미래 실ì ì—� ë”°ë¼ ë‹¬ë¼ì§� ìˆ� 있습니다.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulaire 8-K � Cession de Cinelease

Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a finalisé la vente de son activité de location de matériel de studio de divertissement et d’éclairage & grip Cinelease à la plateforme privée Zello. Herc a reçu 100 millions de dollars en espèces à l’avance ainsi qu’un potentiel earn-out non divulgué dans le cadre d’un accord de vente. La direction appliquera le produit net au remboursement des emprunts sous sa facilité de crédit.

Aucun chiffre de chiffre d’affaires, d’EBITDA ou de gain/perte relatif à Cinelease n’est fourni. La transaction monétise un actif non essentiel, améliore la liquidité et devrait réduire l’endettement, mais elle supprime une contribution aux résultats non quantifiée et laisse une partie de la contrepartie conditionnée à la performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formular 8-K � Verkauf von Cinelease

Am 31. Juli 2025 hat das Unternehmen den Verkauf seines Cinelease-Geschäfts für Studio-Unterhaltung sowie Beleuchtungs- und Grip-Equipment an die private Plattform Zello abgeschlossen. Herc erhielt 100 Millionen US-Dollar als Vorauszahlung sowie eine nicht offen gelegte Earn-Out-Komponente gemäß Kauf- und Verkaufsvereinbarung. Das Management wird die Nettoerlöse zur Rückzahlung von Krediten aus der Kreditfazilität verwenden.

Es werden keine Umsätze, EBITDA oder Gewinn-/Verlustzahlen für Cinelease angegeben. Die Transaktion realisiert einen nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörenden Vermögenswert, verbessert die Liquidität und soll die Verschuldung senken, entfernt jedoch einen nicht quantifizierten Ergebnisbeitrag und macht einen Teil der Gegenleistung von zukünftigen Leistungen abhängig.

Positive
  • $100 million upfront cash inflow provides immediate liquidity.
  • Proceeds earmarked for debt repayment should lower leverage and interest expense.
  • Exit of non-core Cinelease business may sharpen strategic focus and reduce operational complexity.
Negative
  • Loss of Cinelease revenue/EBITDA could dampen near-term earnings; no figures disclosed to gauge impact.
  • Earn-out consideration is contingent, leaving total transaction value uncertain.

Insights

TL;DR: $100 m sale boosts liquidity; strategic focus up, income impact unknown.

The divestiture converts a specialised, potentially volatile studio-equipment unit into hard cash that is immediately earmarked for debt reduction. Repaying credit-facility borrowings should lower interest expense and expand covenant headroom. However, lack of disclosure on Cinelease’s revenue/EBITDA prevents assessing valuation multiples or earnings drag. Overall, strategically logical but financially neutral until further detail emerges.

TL;DR: Deal is leverage-positive; cash proceeds offset contingent risks.

Applying the $100 million to the revolver directly cuts secured debt and enhances liquidity. Even if earn-outs never materialise, immediate deleveraging strengthens the balance sheet and reduces refinancing risk. Absent unit metrics, credit view hinges on use of proceeds, which is clearly constructive. I view the event as modestly credit-positive.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Modulo 8-K � Cessione di Cinelease

Il 31 luglio 2025 la società ha completato la vendita della sua attività di noleggio attrezzature per studi di intrattenimento e illuminazione & grip Cinelease alla piattaforma privata Zello. Herc ha ricevuto 100 milioni di dollari in contanti anticipati oltre a un potenziale earn-out non divulgato ai sensi di un Accordo di Vendita e Acquisto. La direzione utilizzerà i proventi netti per rimborsare i prestiti del proprio credito.

Non sono stati forniti dati su ricavi, EBITDA o utili/perdite di Cinelease. L’operazione monetizza un’attività non core, migliora la liquidità e dovrebbe ridurre l’indebitamento, ma elimina un contributo agli utili non quantificato e lascia parte del corrispettivo dipendente dalle performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulario 8-K � Venta de Cinelease

El 31 de julio de 2025, la empresa cerró la venta de su negocio de alquiler de equipos para estudios de entretenimiento y iluminación & grip Cinelease a la plataforma privada Zello. Herc recibió 100 millones de dólares en efectivo inicial más un potencial earn-out no revelado bajo un Acuerdo de Compra y Venta. La dirección aplicará los ingresos netos para pagar préstamos bajo su línea de crédito.

No se proporcionan cifras de ingresos, EBITDA o ganancias/pérdidas de Cinelease. La transacción monetiza un activo no esencial, mejora la liquidez y se espera que reduzca el apalancamiento, pero elimina un contribuyente de ganancias no cuantificado y deja parte de la compensación condicionada al desempeño futuro.

Herc Holdings (HRI) 8-K ë³´ê³ ì„� â€� Cinelease 매ê°

2025ë…� 7ì›� 31ì�, 회사ëŠ� Cinelease 스튜디오 엔터테ì¸ë¨¼íЏ ë°� 조명 & 그립 장비 대ì—� 사업ì� 사모 플랫í� Zelloì—� 매ê°ì� 완료했습니다. HercëŠ� 1ì–� 달러ì� 선불 현금ê³� 매매 계약ì—� 따른 공개ë˜ì§€ ì•Šì€ ì¶”ê°€ ìˆ˜ìµ ê°€ëŠ¥ì„±ì� 받았습니ë‹�. ê²½ì˜ì§„ì€ ìˆœìˆ˜ìµì„ ì‹ ìš© 시설 대ì¶� ìƒí™˜ì—� 사용í•� 예정입니ë‹�.

Cineleaseì� 매출, EBITDA ë˜ëŠ” ì†ìµ 수치ëŠ� 제공ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�. ì´ë²ˆ 거래ëŠ� 비핵ì‹� ìžì‚°ì� 현금화하ê³� 유ë™ì„±ì„ 개선하며 레버리지ë¥� 낮출 것으ë¡� 예ìƒë˜ì§€ë§�, ìˆ˜ìµ ê¸°ì—¬ë„ê°€ 명확하지 ì•Šì€ ìžì‚°ì� 제거하고 ì´� ëŒ€ê¸ˆì˜ ì¼ë¶€ê°€ 미래 실ì ì—� ë”°ë¼ ë‹¬ë¼ì§� ìˆ� 있습니다.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formulaire 8-K � Cession de Cinelease

Le 31 juillet 2025, la société a finalisé la vente de son activité de location de matériel de studio de divertissement et d’éclairage & grip Cinelease à la plateforme privée Zello. Herc a reçu 100 millions de dollars en espèces à l’avance ainsi qu’un potentiel earn-out non divulgué dans le cadre d’un accord de vente. La direction appliquera le produit net au remboursement des emprunts sous sa facilité de crédit.

Aucun chiffre de chiffre d’affaires, d’EBITDA ou de gain/perte relatif à Cinelease n’est fourni. La transaction monétise un actif non essentiel, améliore la liquidité et devrait réduire l’endettement, mais elle supprime une contribution aux résultats non quantifiée et laisse une partie de la contrepartie conditionnée à la performance future.

Herc Holdings (HRI) Formular 8-K � Verkauf von Cinelease

Am 31. Juli 2025 hat das Unternehmen den Verkauf seines Cinelease-Geschäfts für Studio-Unterhaltung sowie Beleuchtungs- und Grip-Equipment an die private Plattform Zello abgeschlossen. Herc erhielt 100 Millionen US-Dollar als Vorauszahlung sowie eine nicht offen gelegte Earn-Out-Komponente gemäß Kauf- und Verkaufsvereinbarung. Das Management wird die Nettoerlöse zur Rückzahlung von Krediten aus der Kreditfazilität verwenden.

Es werden keine Umsätze, EBITDA oder Gewinn-/Verlustzahlen für Cinelease angegeben. Die Transaktion realisiert einen nicht zum Kerngeschäft gehörenden Vermögenswert, verbessert die Liquidität und soll die Verschuldung senken, entfernt jedoch einen nicht quantifizierten Ergebnisbeitrag und macht einen Teil der Gegenleistung von zukünftigen Leistungen abhängig.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025
HERC HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3313920-3530539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
27500 Riverview Center Blvd.
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(239) 301-1000
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)

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

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On July 31, 2025, Herc Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries (“Herc”), completed the sale of its Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting and grip equipment rental business (“Cinelease”). Zello, a private investment platform, acquired Cinelease for initial cash consideration of $100 million and agreed upon earn outs pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement. Herc will use the net proceeds from the sale of Cinelease to repay indebtedness incurred pursuant to its credit facility.


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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HERC HOLDINGS INC.
(Registrant)
By:/s/ S. Wade Sheek
Name:S. Wade Sheek
Title:Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Date:  August 5, 2025

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FAQ

Why did Herc Holdings (HRI) file this Form 8-K?

To disclose completion of the sale of its Cinelease studio equipment-rental business on 31 Jul 2025.

How much cash did HRI receive from the Cinelease sale?

$100 million in upfront cash, with additional earn-outs possible.

Who acquired the Cinelease business from Herc Holdings?

Zello, described in the filing as a private investment platform.

How will Herc Holdings use the sale proceeds?

Management states that net proceeds will be used to repay indebtedness under its credit facility.

Does the agreement include any contingent payments?

Yes, the Sale and Purchase Agreement provides for earn-out payments in addition to the $100 million cash.
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