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Does the FDD disclose any material acquisitions or dispositions that could affect the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Budget?

Budget Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

We have completed the business acquisitions discussed in Note 6 - Acquisitions to these Consolidated Financial Statements. The operating results of the acquired businesses are included in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements from the dates of acquisition.

We use the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies are recognized if fair value can be reasonably estimated at the acquisition date. The excess, if any, of (i) the Assets acquired and naturalized assumed in a pushess combination that arise from contingencies are recorded fair value of the consideration transferred by the acquirer and the fair value of any non-controlling interest remaining in the acquirer, over (ii) the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded fair value of the consideration transferred by the acquirer and the fair value of any non-controlling interest remaining in the acquirer, over (ii) the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Gains and losses on the re-acquisition of license agreements are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations within transaction-related costs, net, upon completion of the respective acquisition. Costs incurred to effect a business combination are expensed as incurred, except for the cost to issue debt related to the acquisition.

We record contingent consideration resulting from a business combination at its fair value on the acquisition date. The fair value of the contingent consideration is generally estimated by utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation technique, based on a range of possible future results (Level 3). Any changes in contingent consideration are recorded in transaction-related costs, net.

Transaction-related costs, net are classified separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These costs are comprised of expenses primarily related to acquisition-related activities such as duediligence and other advisory costs, expenses related to the integration of the acquiree's operations with our own operations, including the implementation of best practices and process improvements, non-cash gains and losses related to re-acquired rights, expenses related to pre-acquired to non-cash gains and losses related to re-acquired rights, expenses related to pre-acquired rights.

Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. Avis Budget Rental Car Funding, an unconsolidated bankruptcy remote qualifying special purpose limited liability company, issues privately placed notes to investors as well as to banks and bank-sponsored conduit entities. Avis Budget Rental Car Funding uses the proceeds from its note issuances to make loans to our wholly-owned subsidiary, AESOP Leasing investors as well as to banks and bank-sponsored conduit entities. Avis Budget Rental Car Funding basis. AESOP Leasing is required to use the proceeds of such loans to acquire or finance the acquisition of vehicles used in our rental car operations. By issuing debt through the Avis Budget Rental Car Funding program, we pay a lower rate of interest than if we had issued debt directly to third parties. Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is not consolidated, as we are not the primary beneficiary" of Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary because we do not have the obligation to absorb the potential losses or receive the benefits of "primary beneficiary" of Avis Budget Rental Car Funding's activities since our only significant source of variability in the earnings, losses or cash flows of Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is exposure to our own creditworthiness, due our form Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. Because Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is not consolidated. As SoD Leasing's loan obligations to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding are reflected as related to our loan from Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is not consolidated. As SoD Leasing is consolidated balance Sheets which represents securities issued to us by Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. AESOP Leasing is consolidated, as we are the "primary beneficiary" of AESOP Leasing; as a result, the vehicles purchased by AESOP Leasing remain on our Consolidated Balance Sheets which represents securities issued to us by Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. AESOP Leasing's activities, an obligation to absorb a majority of its expected losses and t

We classify investments without readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as nonmarketable equity securities. The accounting guidance requires nonmarketable equity securities to be recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. We apply the measurement alternative, which allows these investments to be recorded at cost, less impairment, if any, and subsequently adjust for observable price changes of identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Any changes in value are recorded within operating expenses. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our nonmarketable equity securities within non-current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets were not material and no material adjustments were made to the carrying values of these securities during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022.

On January 1, 2024, as the result of a new accounting pronouncement, we adopted ASU 2023-07, "Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures," which amends Topic 280 primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The adoption of this accounting pronouncement has resulted in incremental disclosures within the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On January 1, 2025, as the result of a new accounting pronouncement, we adopted ASU 2023-09, "Improvements to income Tax Disclosures," which amends Topic 740 primarily through enhanced income tax disclosures, improving transparency into the factors affecting income tax expense. We expect to include certain additional income tax disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of the adoption of this accounting pronouncement.

Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 79)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has completed business acquisitions, as discussed in Note 6, which are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements from the dates of acquisition. Budget uses the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, where assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. Goodwill is recorded if the consideration transferred exceeds the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Gains and losses from re-acquired license agreements are recorded within transaction-related costs. Costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred, except for debt issuance costs. Contingent consideration is recorded at fair value, estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation, with changes recorded in transaction-related costs. Transaction-related costs are separately classified in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and include expenses for due diligence, advisory costs, integration expenses, and gains/losses from re-acquired rights. These acquisitions could potentially affect the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Budget also details the management of its vehicle programs, which are funded through debt issuances via Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. This entity makes loans to AESOP Leasing, a subsidiary, to acquire vehicles. The cash flows related to these vehicle acquisitions and debt repayments are classified separately within the vehicle programs. Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is not consolidated because Budget is not the primary beneficiary, as the variability in its earnings is tied to Budget's creditworthiness. AESOP Leasing, however, is consolidated, and its assets are restricted for repaying liabilities and purchasing new vehicles. Creditors of AESOP Leasing and Avis Budget Rental Car Funding do not have recourse to Budget's general credit. These vehicle program activities and the related financing arrangements also impact the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Furthermore, Budget classifies investments without readily determinable fair values as nonmarketable equity securities, which are recorded at cost and adjusted for observable price changes. Any changes in value are recorded within operating expenses. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, these securities were not material, and no significant adjustments were made during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2024, resulted in enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, and the adoption of ASU 2023-09 on January 1, 2025, is expected to include additional income tax disclosures. These accounting pronouncements and the management of nonmarketable equity securities could also have implications for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.