Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ, Financial) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-09-30.
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDING is the worlds largest general use car rental brand operating from approximately 8100 locations in 147 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $9.29 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.
We sponsor defined benefit pension plans worldwide. Pension obligations give rise to significant expenses that are dependent on assumptions discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to our audited annual consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K under the caption "Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." Based on present assumptions, our 2009 worldwide pre-tax pension expense is expected to be approximately $36.5 million, which would represent a decrease of $2.9 million from 2008. The anticipated decrease in expense compared to 2008 is primarily due to lower expense for U.S. plans, largely due to headcount reductions. To the extent that there are layoffs affecting a significant number of employees covered by any pension plan worldwide, 2009 expense could vary significantly because of further charges or credits. We expect to contribute $42.6 million to our U.S. pension plan during 2009, including $13.0 million contributed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $14.2 million contributed in October 2009, and $15.4 million to be contributed later in the fourth quarter of 2009. These contributions are necessary primarily because of the significant decline in asset values in 2008.
Read the The complete ReportHTZ is in the portfolios of Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital Management.
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDING is the worlds largest general use car rental brand operating from approximately 8100 locations in 147 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $9.29 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.
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We have indemnified various parties for the costs associated with remediating numerous hazardous substance storage, recycling or disposal sites in many states and, in some instances, for natural resource damages. The amount of any such expenses or related natural resource damages for which we may be held responsible could be substantial. The probable expenses that we expect to incur for such matters have been accrued, and those expenses are reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the aggregate amounts accrued for environmental liabilities, including liability for environmental indemnities, reflected in our condensed consolidated balance sheet in "Accrued liabilities" were $2.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The accrual generally represents the estimated cost to study potential environmental issues at sites deemed to require investigation or clean-up activities, and the estimated cost to implement remediation actions, including on-going maintenance, as required. Cost estimates are developed by site. Initial cost estimates are based on historical experience at similar sites and are refined over time on the basis of in-depth studies of the sites. For many sites, the remediation costs and other damages for which we ultimately may be responsible cannot be reasonably estimated because of uncertainties with respect to factors such as our connection to the site, the materials there, the involvement of other potentially responsible parties, the application of laws and other standards or regulations, site conditions, and the nature and scope of investigations, studies, and remediation to be undertaken (including the technologies to be required and the extent, duration, and success of remediation).We sponsor defined benefit pension plans worldwide. Pension obligations give rise to significant expenses that are dependent on assumptions discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to our audited annual consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K under the caption "Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." Based on present assumptions, our 2009 worldwide pre-tax pension expense is expected to be approximately $36.5 million, which would represent a decrease of $2.9 million from 2008. The anticipated decrease in expense compared to 2008 is primarily due to lower expense for U.S. plans, largely due to headcount reductions. To the extent that there are layoffs affecting a significant number of employees covered by any pension plan worldwide, 2009 expense could vary significantly because of further charges or credits. We expect to contribute $42.6 million to our U.S. pension plan during 2009, including $13.0 million contributed during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $14.2 million contributed in October 2009, and $15.4 million to be contributed later in the fourth quarter of 2009. These contributions are necessary primarily because of the significant decline in asset values in 2008.
Read the The complete ReportHTZ is in the portfolios of Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital Management.
