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What were the changes in financial instruments for Dollar Rent A Car in 2024?

Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

The fair value of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are disclosed in Note 12, "Financial Instruments." The Company's financial instruments, excluding the Exchange Feature as disclosed above, are priced using quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (i.e., Level 2 inputs).

During the third quarter of 2024, at the conclusion of the Company's historical peak rental season, there was a reduction in the cash flow projections in the Americas RAC and International RAC segments, indicating that the carrying values of their long-lived assets may not be recoverable. As a result, the Company tested the recoverability of the "Long-Lived Assets" in its Americas RAC and International RAC segments and determined that an impairment existed. Effective August 31, 2024, the Long-Lived Assets were written down to their estimated fair values (determined using Level 2 inputs). See Note 3, "Long-Lived Assets Impairment," for additional information.

In December 2023, the Company identified the First EV Disposal Group, which was in response to management's determination that the supply of EVs exceeded customer demand, elevated EV damage and collision costs, and a decline in EV residual values. As a result, the First EV Disposal Group was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2023 and recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value (as determined using Level 2 inputs) less costs to sell. As of December 31, 2024, the sale of the First EV Group was substantially complete. See Note 5, "Revenue Earning Vehicles," for additional information.

In May 2024, HVF III amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to reduce the Tesla concentration limit.

In July 2024, HVF III issued the Series 2024-1 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D) and Series 2024-2 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D) each in aggregate principal amounts of $375 million with maturity dates of January 2028 and January 2030, respectively. There is subordination within each of the preceding series based on class.

In April 2024, International Fleet Financing No. 2 BV ("IFF No. 2"), an indirect, special purpose subsidiary of Hertz, amended the European ABS to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from €1.2 billion to €1.3 billion.

In June 2024, the European ABS was amended to (i) incorporate the Belgium fleet within the European ABS financing structure and (ii) make certain other administrative amendments and revisions for the incorporation of the Belgian fleet. The aggregate maximum borrowings available under the European ABS remain unchanged after giving effect to the aforementioned amendments and revisions.

In April 2024, the Hertz Canadian Securitization was amended to extend the maturity date to April 2026.

In July 2024, the Australian Securitization was amended to extend the maturity date to June 2026.

In September 2024, the New Zealand RCF was amended to extend the maturity date to August 2026.

In July 2024, the U.K. Financing Facility was amended to increase aggregate maximum borrowings from £135 million to £170 million and to extend the maturity date to May 2025.

In December 2024, HFF entered into the U.K. ABS, which provides for aggregate maximum borrowings of £145 million and matures in December 2026. The U.K. ABS is intended to be the primary vehicle financing facility for the Company's vehicle rental fleet in the U.K., in which the lenders under the U.K. ABS are granted a security

In June 2024, Hertz issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Senior Notes, which are guaranteed by Hertz Holdings, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC and each of Hertz's direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries that are guarantors under the First Lien Credit Agreement. The First Lien Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 12.625% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning in January 2025. The First Lien Senior Notes mature July 2029.

In December 2024, Hertz issued an additional $500 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Senior Notes. The additional First Lien Senior Notes are the same class and series, and otherwise identical to, the First Lien Senior Notes issued in June 2024, as disclosed above.

In June 2024, Hertz issued $250 million in aggregate principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes, which are guaranteed by Hertz Holdings, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC and each of Hertz's direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries that are guarantors under the First Lien Credit Agreement. The Exchangeable Notes bear PIK interest payable semi-annually in arrears on July 15 and January 15 of each year, beginning in January 2025. The Exchangeable Notes mature in July 2029, unless repurchased, redeemed or exchanged, in accordance with their terms prior to the Maturity Date.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 FDD, Dollar Rent A Car's financial instruments underwent several changes in 2024. The company's financial instruments, excluding the Exchange Feature, are priced using quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 2 inputs). During the third quarter of 2024, a reduction in cash flow projections in the Americas RAC and International RAC segments led to a test of the recoverability of long-lived assets, resulting in an impairment and a write-down to their estimated fair values effective August 31, 2024.

In December 2023, Dollar Rent A Car identified the First EV Disposal Group due to an oversupply of EVs, high damage costs, and declining residual values, classifying it as held for sale. By December 31, 2024, the sale of this group was substantially complete.

Several amendments and issuances of notes and financing facilities occurred in 2024. In May 2024, HVF III amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to reduce the Tesla concentration limit. In July 2024, HVF III issued the Series 2024-1 Notes and Series 2024-2 Notes, each in aggregate principal amounts of $375 million. Also in April 2024, the Hertz Canadian Securitization was amended to extend the maturity date to April 2026. The European ABS was amended in April 2024 to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from €1.2 billion to €1.3 billion, and again in June 2024 to incorporate the Belgium fleet. Amendments were also made to the Australian Securitization in July 2024 and the New Zealand RCF in September 2024 to extend their maturity dates. The U.K. Financing Facility was amended in July 2024 to increase aggregate maximum borrowings from £135 million to £170 million and extend the maturity date. Additionally, in December 2024, HFF entered into the U.K. ABS, providing for aggregate maximum borrowings of £145 million.

In June 2024, Dollar Rent A Car issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Senior Notes and $250 million in aggregate principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes. In December 2024, an additional $500 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Senior Notes were issued.

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.