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HERTZ CORP

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 5, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 5, 2026

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our U.S. and international operations are funded by cash provided by operating activities and by extensive financing arrangements in the U.S. and internationally.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of September 30, 2026, we had $531 million of cash and cash equivalents and $592 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2026, $183 million of cash and cash equivalents and $73 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents were held by our subsidiaries outside of the U.S. We continue to assert no permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings that give rise to excess cash, provided such cash can be remitted in a tax efficient manner.

We believe that cash and cash equivalents generated by our operations and cash received on the disposal of vehicles, together with amounts available under various liquidity facilities and refinancing options available to us in the capital markets, will be sufficient to fund our operating activities and obligations for the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter.

Cash Flows– Hertz

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Hertz had cash and cash equivalents of $531 million and $565 million, respectively, and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $592 million and $602 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents for the periods shown:

Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(In millions)20262025$ Change
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$1,000$1,435$(435)
Investing activities(2,027)(1,722)(305)
Financing activities991675316
Effect of exchange rate changes(8)29(37)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents$(44)$417$(461)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, cash flows from operating activities decreased $435 million period over period due primarily to a $559 million decrease from certain assets and liabilities, partially offset by a $124 million increase in net income, as adjusted for non-cash and non-operating items. Cash flows from changes in certain assets and liabilities decreased due primarily to the payment of an existing bankruptcy-related litigation reserve in the first quarter of 2026, an increase in receivables due primarily to timing of value added tax refunds and non-vehicle receivables.

Our primary investing activities relate to the acquisition and disposal of revenue earning vehicles. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, there was a $305 million increase in the cash used in investing activities period over period due primarily to a $238 million increase in revenue earning vehicle expenditures, net. The increase in cash used by revenue earning vehicle expenditures, net, primarily resulted from increased vehicle acquisition costs.

Net financing cash inflows were $991 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to $675 million in the 2025 period. The $316 million increase in cash inflows is due primarily to an increase of $274 million in net proceeds from non-vehicle debt largely resulting from the issuance of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 in the second quarter of 2026 and higher outstanding borrowings on the First Lien RCF in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Cash inflows were also positively impacted by $38 million resulting from cash outflows in the third quarter of 2025 associated with the Capped Call Transactions 2030 with no similar activity in the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Cash Flows– Hertz Global

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Hertz Global had cash and cash equivalents of $531 million and $565 million, respectively, and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $592 million and $602 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents for Hertz Global for the periods shown:

Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(In millions)20262025$ Change
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$1,000$1,432$(432)
Investing activities(2,027)(1,722)(305)
Financing activities991677314
Effect of exchange rate changes(8)29(37)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents$(44)$416$(460)

Fluctuations in operating, investing and financing cash flows from period to period were due to the same factors as those disclosed for Hertz above, with the exception of any cash inflows or outflows related to the issuance or repurchase of our common stock and the exercise of Public Warrants, as applicable. Also see Note 8, "Public Warrants, Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Hertz Global," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

ATM Equity Offering Program

In May 2025, Hertz Global filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 as well as a prospectus supplement covering the offering, issuance and sale of up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $250 million of shares of Hertz Global common stock, par value $0.01 per share, that may be issued and sold from time to time under the ATM Program. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, no shares of Hertz Global common stock were sold under the ATM Program. As of September 30, 2026, approximately $247 million worth of shares of Hertz Global common stock remained available under the ATM Program.

Debt Financing

Refer to Note 5, "Debt," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information on our outstanding debt obligations and our borrowing capacity and availability under our revolving credit facilities as of September 30, 2026.

Cash paid for interest on vehicle debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was $458 million and $400 million, respectively. The $58 million increase in cash paid for vehicle debt interest is due primarily to issuances of HVF III Series Notes in the first half of 2026 and the second half of 2025, partially offset by lower outstanding borrowings and lower interest rate under the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes. Cash paid for interest on non-vehicle debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was $355 million and $349 million, respectively. The $6 million increase in cash paid for non-vehicle debt interest is due primarily to higher outstanding borrowings under the First Lien RCF in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 and the initial payment of semi-annual interest for the Exchangeable Notes Due 2030, partially offset by lower market rates associated with our Term Loans and higher payments in the first quarter of 2025 resulting from the additional issuance of the First Lien Senior Notes in December 2024.

Our available corporate liquidity, which excludes unused commitments under our vehicle debt, was as follows:

(In millions)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents$531$565
Availability under the First Lien RCF415924
Corporate liquidity$946$1,489

Non-Vehicle Debt

Exchangeable Notes Due 2029

In June 2024, Hertz issued $250 million in aggregate principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029. The Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 bear PIK interest payable on the Semi-annual PIK Event, where PIK interest increases the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 upon each Semi-annual PIK Event. In connection with Semi-annual PIK Event in each of the first and third quarters of 2026, we increased the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 by $11 million.

Additionally, for each Semi-annual PIK Event, we bifurcate an Exchange Feature 2029 PIK from the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 for accounting purposes utilizing applicable guidance. As a result of the Semi-annual PIK Event in the first quarter of 2026, we recognized an additional debt discount of $4 million within Non-vehicle debt in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2026 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, representing its initial fair value. Refer to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.

The net carrying amount of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 consists of the following:

(In millions)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Principal$250$250
Non-cash PIK interest4421
Unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(1)(10)(12)
Unamortized discounts associated with the Exchange Features 2029(2)(61)(67)
(Gain) loss on fair value of the Exchange Features 2029(3)1378
Net carrying amount$236$270

(1) Debt issuance costs are amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 using the effective interest method.

(2) Reflects the unamortized discount associated with the Exchange Features 2029, as disclosed in Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, net of accretive interest, which is amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 using the effective interest method.

(3) Refer also to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Interest expense recognized for the Exchangeable Notes Due 2029 consists of the following:

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Non-cash PIK interest$6$6$17$16
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs——21
Accretive interest32106
(Gain) loss on fair value of the Exchange Features 2029(1)(13)(38)(69)73
Total$(4)$(30)$(40)$96

Exchangeable Notes Due 2030

In September 2025, Hertz issued $425 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Notes Due 2030. The Exchangeable Notes Due 2030 bear interest payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2026.

The net carrying amount of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2030 consists of the following:

(In millions)September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Principal$425$425
Unamortized debt issuance costs(1)(17)(20)
Unamortized discounts associated with the Exchange Feature 2030(2)(87)(99)
Fair value of the Exchange Feature 2030(3)1154
Net carrying amount$332$360

(1) Debt issuance costs are amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2030 using the effective interest method.

(2) Reflects the unamortized discount associated with the Exchange Feature 2030, as disclosed in Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, net of accretive interest, which is amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable Notes Due 2030 using the effective interest method.

(3) Refer also to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Interest expense recognized for the Exchangeable Notes Due 2030 consists of the following:

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Contractual interest expense$6$—$18$—
Amortization of debt issuance costs1—3—
Accretive interest4—12—
(Gain) loss on fair value of the Exchange Feature 2030(1)(10)1(43)1
Total$1$1$(10)$1

Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030

In June 2026, Hertz issued $350 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030. Hertz also granted the initial purchasers the Greenshoe Option, for settlement within a limited period of time from the issuance of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030, up to an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030. In July 2026, Hertz issued an additional $30 million aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 pursuant to the Greenshoe Option. The remainder of the Greenshoe Option has expired.

The Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 bear interest payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning in January 2027. Each payment of interest will consist of 3.375% per annum of such interest to be paid in cash and 3.375% per annum of such interest to be paid in the form of PIK interest. The Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 will mature on July 1, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or exchanged in accordance with their terms prior to maturity.

The Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 will be exchangeable at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 will be exchangeable by holders into shares of Hertz Global common stock, cash or a combination of Hertz Global common stock and cash, at Hertz's election. The aggregate number of shares of Hertz Global common stock that may be issued upon exchange of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 may not exceed 63,457,320 shares, unless and until the shareholders of Hertz Global approve the issuance of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030. The exchange rate will initially be 279.5248 shares per $1,000 principal amount of Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030, corresponding to an initial exchange price of approximately $3.58 per share of Hertz Global common stock. The exchange rate and exchange price will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

Holders of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 will have the right to require Hertz to repurchase all or a portion of their Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 at 100% of the capitalized principal amount of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 plus accrued and unpaid cash interest up to, but excluding, the date of such repurchase, upon the occurrence of certain corporate events constituting a “fundamental change” as defined in the indenture governing the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030. Hertz may not redeem the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 prior to January 6, 2029. On or after January 6, 2029 and on or prior to the 31st scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale price per share of Hertz Global common stock has been at least 130% of the exchange price for the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 for certain specified periods, and certain other conditions are satisfied, Hertz may redeem all or any portion (subject to certain limitations) of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030. The redemption will be at a cash redemption price equal to the capitalized principal amount of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid cash interest to, but excluding, the date of such redemption.

Upon issuance, we bifurcated the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030 from the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 for accounting purposes utilizing applicable guidance, and recognized a debt discount of $115 million representing the initial fair value. In July 2026, in connection with the Greenshoe Option, an additional $8 million of the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030 was bifurcated for accounting purposes utilizing applicable guidance. The debt discounts are recognized within Non-vehicle debt in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2026 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. As of September 30, 2026, the fair value of the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030 was $68 million. Refer to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.

Concurrently with the issuance of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030, Hertz Global agreed to lend the Share Borrower a total of 37,037,037 shares of Hertz Global common stock pursuant to the Share Lending Agreement to help facilitate the successful completion of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 offering. Hertz Global received a one-time nominal lending fee for the Borrowed Shares equal to the par value of Hertz Global's common stock. The Share Borrower was obligated to furnish collateral equal in value to the market value of the Borrowed Shares as of the closing date of the Share Lending Agreement. The share loan under the Share Lending Agreement will terminate, and the Borrowed Shares must be returned to Hertz Global within five business days of such termination (subject to the Share Borrower's right to extend the settlement due date of the Borrowed Shares in certain circumstances), under the following circumstances: (i) the Share Borrower may terminate all or any portion of the loan at any time and (ii) on the earliest to occur of (a) October 1, 2030; (b) the date that is three months after the first date following the closing date of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 offering when none of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 remains outstanding; and (c) the date, if any, on which the Share Lending Agreement is terminated by the parties upon mutual agreement or by one party upon a default with respect to the other party. Cash repayment is not required by the Share Lending Agreement; however, it may be elected in certain instances involving default, legal prohibitions or a court order.

The Share Lending Agreement qualified for equity classification, and, as such, Hertz Global recognized a debt issuance cost of $85 million, representing the initial fair value of the Share Lending Agreement, as determined by the market value of the Borrowed Shares as of the closing date of the Share Lending Agreement. As of September 30, 2026, the fair value of the Borrowed Shares was $62 million, as determined by the market value of the Borrowed Shares as of such date. The shares borrowed under the Share Lending Agreement are excluded from the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share. Refer to Note 8, "Public Warrants, Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Hertz Global," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.

The net carrying amount of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 consists of the following as of:

(In millions)September 30, 2026
Principal$380
Unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(1)(14)
Unamortized discounts associated with the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030(2)(118)
Fair value of the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030(3)68
Net carrying amount - Hertz316
Unamortized debt issuance cost - Share Lending Agreement(4)(82)
Net carrying amount - Hertz Global$234

(1) Debt issuance costs, exclusive of the Share Lending Agreement, are amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 using the effective interest method.

(2) Reflects the unamortized discount associated with the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030, net of accretive interest, which is amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 using the effective interest method.

(3) As further disclosed in Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

(4) The initial fair value of the Share Lending Agreement recognized as a debt issuance cost of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 is amortized to non-vehicle interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 using the effective interest method.

Interest expense recognized for the Exchangeable First Lien Notes Due 2030 consists of the following:

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Non-cash PIK interest$7$—$7$—
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs1—1—
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs - Share Lending Agreement3—3—
Accretive interest5—5—
(Gain) loss on fair value of the First Lien Exchangeable Feature 2030(1)(50)—(55)—
Total$(34)$—$(39)$—

Letters of Credit

As of September 30, 2026, there were outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $1.1 billion comprised primarily of $500 million issued under the First Lien RCF, $326 million of various Standby LCs and $245 million issued under the Term C Loan. As of September 30, 2026, no capacity remained to issue additional letters of credit under the Term C Loan. Such letters of credit have been issued primarily to provide credit enhancement for our asset-backed securitization facilities and to support our insurance programs, as well as to support our vehicle rental concessions and leaseholds. As of September 30, 2026, none of the issued letters of credit have been drawn upon.

The Standby LCs provide that, at Hertz's option and under the terms of the facilities, Hertz may request letters of credit be issued for itself and on behalf of certain of its subsidiaries up to the committed amounts of the facilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Hertz increased the amounts committed under its Standby LCs by approximately $300 million, in which approximately $200 million occurred in February 2026.

Vehicle Debt

Americas RAC

In April 2026, HVF III, a wholly owned, special-purpose and bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of Hertz, amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to extend the maturity date of the Class A Notes to May 2028. The maximum principal of the Class A Notes is $3.2 billion until May 2027 and thereafter is $3.0 billion until May 2028, after giving effect to the terms of the amendment.

In November 2026, HVF III amended the HVF III Series 2021-A Notes to extend the maturity date of the Class B Notes to November 2028, as further disclosed in Note 15, "Subsequent Events," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

HVF III U.S. Vehicle Medium Term Notes

In April 2026, HVF III issued Class E notes for certain of the outstanding series of notes under the HVF III MTN program in an aggregate principal amount of $221 million as detailed in the table below.

($ in millions)PrincipalInterest RateMaturity
Class E Notes
HVF III Series 2022-5$1710.67%9/2027
HVF III Series 2023-21410.99%9/2028
HVF III Series 2023-42411.48%3/2029
HVF III Series 2024-11810.95%1/2028
HVF III Series 2024-21811.99%1/2030
HVF III Series 2025-12410.99%9/2028
HVF III Series 2025-22412.26%9/2030
HVF III Series 2025-31811.47%12/2028
HVF III Series 2025-41512.28%12/2030
HVF III Series 2025-52211.72%5/2029
HVF III Series 2025-62712.54%5/2031
Total Class E Notes$221

In May 2026, HVF III issued the Series 2026-1 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E) and Series 2026-2 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E) each in aggregate principal amount of $500 million with maturity dates of November 2029 and November 2031, respectively.

In August 2026, HVF III issued the Series 2026-3 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E) and Series 2026-4 Notes (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E) in aggregate principal amounts of $375 million and $500 million with maturity dates of February 2030 and February 2032, respectively. In addition, at the time of issuance, Hertz, an affiliate of HVF III, purchased the Class E Notes of the Series 2026-3 Notes and the Series 2026-4 Notes in aggregate principal amounts of $17 million and $23 million, respectively.

There is subordination within each of the preceding series based on class.

Hertz Canadian Securitization

In April 2026, TCL Funding Limited Partnership, a bankruptcy-remote, indirect, wholly owned and special-purpose subsidiary of Hertz, amended the Hertz Canadian Securitization to increase the aggregate maximum borrowings from CAD$475 million to CAD$625 million until November 2026, reverting to CAD$475 million thereafter until the extended maturity date of April 2028.

International RAC

European ABS

In April 2026, IFF No. 2, an indirect, special-purpose subsidiary of Hertz, amended the European ABS, inclusive of Class A Notes, Class B Notes and Class C Notes, to extend the maturity date to April 2028. The aggregate maximum principal of the European ABS is €1.4 billion until April 2027 and thereafter is €1.1 billion until April 2028, after giving effect to terms of the amendment.

Australian Securitization

In July 2026, HA Fleet Pty Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Hertz, amended the Australian Securitization to provide for aggregate maximum borrowings of AUD$400 million and to extend the maturity date to September 2028.

New Zealand RCF

In August 2026, Hertz New Zealand Holdings, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Hertz, amended the New Zealand RCF to extend the maturity date to August 2028. The aggregate maximum principal of the New Zealand RCF is NZD$150 million until April 2027 and thereafter is NZD$130 million until August 2028, after giving effect to terms of the amendment.

Covenants

The First Lien Credit Agreement requires us to comply with the following financial covenant: a First Lien Ratio, which requires a ratio of less than or equal to 3.0x in the first and last quarters of the calendar year and 3.5x in the second and third quarters of the calendar year. We are also subject to a minimum liquidity covenant, which requires $400 million for each month ending in the second and third quarters of the calendar year and $500 million for each month ending in the first and fourth quarter of the calendar year. As of September 30, 2026, we were in compliance with the First Lien Ratio and the minimum liquidity covenant.

Additionally, our Corporate Indebtedness contains customary affirmative covenants, including, among other things, the delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and/or compliance certificates, and covenants related to conduct of business, maintenance of property and insurance, compliance with environmental laws and, where applicable, the granting of security interests for the benefit of the secured parties under the applicable agreements on after-acquired real property, fixtures and future subsidiaries.

The terms of our Corporate Indebtedness contain covenants limiting the ability of Hertz and its restricted subsidiaries to: incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; incur or guarantee secured indebtedness; pay dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, Hertz Global capital stock; make certain investments or other restricted payments; sell certain assets; transfer intellectual property to unrestricted subsidiaries; merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets; and create restrictions on the ability of Hertz’s restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or other amounts to Hertz. As per the terms of the Corporate Indebtedness, these covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.

As of September 30, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants under the terms of agreements governing the respective Corporate Indebtedness.

Vehicle Financing Risks

Substantially all of our revenue earning vehicles and certain related assets are owned by special-purpose entities or are encumbered in favor of the lenders under the various credit facilities, other secured financings or asset-backed securities programs. None of the value of such assets (including the assets owned by Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC, TCL Funding LP and each of the domestic and international subsidiaries that pledge vehicle and vehicle related assets as part of our securitization programs) will be available to satisfy the claims of non-vehicle secured or unsecured creditors, unless the vehicle related secured creditors under the securitization programs are paid in full.

Capital Expenditures

Revenue Earning Vehicles Expenditures and Disposals

The table below sets forth our revenue earning vehicles expenditures and related disposal proceeds for the periods shown.

Cash inflow (cash outflow)Revenue Earning Vehicles
(In millions)CapitalExpendituresDisposalProceedsNet CapitalExpenditures
First Quarter$(3,602)$2,527$(1,075)
Second Quarter(3,615)2,556(1,059)
Third Quarter(1,628)1,69567
Total$(8,845)$6,778$(2,067)
First Quarter$(2,847)$2,124$(723)
Second Quarter(3,049)2,126(923)
Third Quarter(1,903)1,720(183)
Total$(7,799)$5,970$(1,829)

The table below sets forth expenditures for revenue earning vehicles, net of disposal proceeds, by segment.

Cash inflow (cash outflow)Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
($ in millions)20262025$ Change% Change
Americas RAC$(1,672)$(1,507)$(165)11
International RAC(395)(322)(73)23
Total$(2,067)$(1,829)$(238)13

Revenue earning vehicle expenditures increased $1.0 billion, or 13%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, resulting primarily from higher vehicle acquisition costs in our Americas RAC segment and changes to fleet working capital due to timing. Proceeds from disposal of revenue earning vehicles increased $808 million, or 14%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily in our Americas RAC segment, resulting from increased vehicle dispositions mostly through our dealer direct and Hertz Car Sales channels.

Non-Vehicle Capital Asset Expenditures and Disposals

The table below sets forth our non-vehicle capital asset expenditures and related disposal proceeds from non-vehicle capital assets disposed of or to be disposed of for the periods shown.

Cash inflow (cash outflow)Non-Vehicle Capital Assets
(In millions)CapitalExpendituresDisposalProceedsNet CapitalExpenditures
First Quarter$(29)$6$(23)
Second Quarter(28)11688
Third Quarter(27)3(24)
Total$(84)$125$41
First Quarter$(22)$27$5
Second Quarter(22)9977
Third Quarter(26)5125
Total$(70)$177$107

The table below sets forth non-vehicle capital asset expenditures, net of disposal proceeds, by segment.

Cash inflow (cash outflow)Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
($ in millions)20262025$ Change% Change
Americas RAC$63$99$(36)(36)
International RAC(13)12(25)NM
Corporate(9)(4)(5)NM
Total$41$107$(66)(62)

In the nine months ended September 30, 2026, expenditures for non-vehicle capital assets increased $14 million, or 20%, compared to the same period in 2025, driven in part by increased IT-related spend. In the nine months ended September 30, 2026, proceeds for non-vehicle capital assets decreased $52 million, or 29%, compared to the same period in 2025 resulting from a reduction in proceeds received on the dispositions of certain non-vehicle capital assets in our Americas RAC and International RAC segments.

We continually evaluate and will complete, when deemed appropriate, sales and lease backs of certain non-vehicle capital assets during 2026.

CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

In the second quarter of 2026, we sold and leased back certain real estate associated with an airport rental location and certain operating sites in our Americas RAC segment. The sales qualified for sale-leaseback accounting, with the exception of certain buildings, and are accounted for as operating leases and have aggregate future minimum lease payments of approximately $149 million. Refer to Note 6, "Revenues and Costs from Leases," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for our minimum fixed lease obligations under existing agreements as a lessee as of September 30, 2026. Refer also to Note 3, "Divestitures," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

The table below reflects the nominal amounts of our debt maturities and related estimated commitment fees and interest payments for each of the years ending December 31 as of September 30, 2026. Refer to Note 5, "Debt," in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details regarding our aggregate indebtedness, including new issuances.

Payments Due by Period
(In millions)Total20262027202820292030After 2030
Non-Vehicle:
Debt obligation$6,273$203$18$2,691$2,544$805$12
Interest on debt(1)1,3111194833372776926
Vehicle:
Debt obligation12,0271,2722,0204,4271,7211,1301,457
Interest on debt(1)1,55616359540021412757
Total$21,167$1,757$3,116$7,855$4,756$2,131$1,552

(1) Amounts represent the estimated commitment fees and interest payments based on the principal amounts, minimum non-cancelable maturity dates and interest rates on the debt as of September 30, 2026.

Except as discussed above, as of September 30, 2026, there have been no material changes outside of the ordinary course of business with respect to our material cash requirements for our contractual and other obligations as set forth in the table included in Part II, Item 7 of our 2025 Form 10-K.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS

Indemnification Obligations

There have been no significant changes to our indemnification obligations as compared to those disclosed in Note 15, "Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments," in Part II, Item 8 of our 2025 Form 10-K.

We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnification obligations and have accrued for expected losses that are probable and estimable.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies due to the adoption of any recently issued accounting pronouncements as compared to those disclosed in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," in Part II, Item 8 of our 2025 Form 10-K.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts," "guidance" or similar expressions, and include information concerning our liquidity, our results of operations, our business strategies, economic and industry conditions and other information. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry, as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results, and our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative.

Important factors that could affect our actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, among other things, those that may be disclosed from time to time in subsequent reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC, those described under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our 2025 Form 10-K and set forth in this Quarterly Report, and the following, which also summarizes the principal risks of our business:

mix of program and non-program vehicles in our fleet, which can lead to increased exposure to residual value risk upon disposition;

the potential for residual values associated with non-program vehicles in our fleet to decline, including suddenly or unexpectedly, or fail to follow historical seasonal patterns;

our ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles at a reasonable cost in order to efficiently service rental demand, including upon any disruptions in the global supply chain;

our ability to effectively dispose of vehicles, at the times and through the channels, that maximize our returns;

the age of our fleet and its impact on vehicle carrying costs and customer service scores, as well as on our ability to sell vehicles at acceptable prices and times;

disruptions in the supply chain, including in connection with any increases in tariffs or changes in tariff policies or trade agreements;

whether a manufacturer of our program vehicle fulfills its repurchase obligations;

the frequency or extent of manufacturer safety recalls;

levels of travel demand, particularly business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets;

seasonality and other occurrences that disrupt rental activity during our peak periods, including in critical geographies;

our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number, location and mix of vehicles used in our rental operations accordingly;

our ability to implement our business strategy or strategic transactions, as well as our ability to implement plans to support a modern mobility ecosystem, including the success of the Joint Venture and Oro's partnership with Uber;

our ability to achieve cost savings and normalized depreciation levels, as well as revenue enhancements from our profitability initiatives and other operational programs;

our ability to adequately respond to changes in technology impacting the mobility industry;

significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in our markets on rental volume and pricing;

our reliance on third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes;

our ability to offer services for a favorable customer experience, and to retain and develop customer loyalty and market share;

our ability to maintain our network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports and other key locations in the U.S. and internationally;

our ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy;

our ability to attract and retain effective front-line employees, senior management and other key employees;

our ability to effectively manage our union relations and labor agreement negotiations;

our ability to manage and respond to cybersecurity threats and cyber attacks on our information technology systems or those of our third-party providers;

our ability, and that of our key third-party partners, to prevent the misuse or theft of information we possess, including as a result of cyber attacks and other security threats;

our ability to evaluate, maintain, upgrade and consolidate our information technology systems;

our ability to comply with current and future laws and regulations in the U.S. and internationally regarding data protection, data security and privacy risks;

risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws, and our ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences;

risks relating to tax laws and those tax laws that affect our ability to recapture accelerated tax depreciation and expensing, as well as any adverse determinations or rulings by tax authorities;

our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards;

our exposure to uninsured liabilities relating to personal injury, death and property damage, or otherwise, including material litigation;

the potential for adverse changes in laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, including those related to environmental matters, optional insurance products or policies, franchising and licensing matters, the ability to pass-through rental car related expenses or taxes, among others, that affect our operations, our costs or applicable tax rates;

the risk of an impairment of our long-lived assets, which risk could be impacted by, among other things, the timing of our fleet rotation;

our ability to recover our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis;

the potential for changes in management's best estimates and assessments;

our ability to maintain an effective compliance program;

the availability of earnings and funds from our subsidiaries;

our ability to comply, and the cost and burden of complying, with corporate and social responsibility regulations or expectations of stakeholders, and otherwise advance our corporate responsibility priorities;

the availability of additional, or continued sources, of financing at acceptable rates for our revenue earning vehicles and to refinance our existing indebtedness, and our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness;

the extent to which our consolidated assets secure our outstanding indebtedness;

volatility in our share price, our ownership structure and certain provisions of our charter documents, which could, among other things, negatively affect the market price of our common stock;

our ability to implement an effective business continuity plan to protect the business in exigent circumstances;

our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and

our ability to execute strategic transactions.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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