Hertz Secures $221M in New Asset-Backed Notes at High Rates, Extends European & US Fleet Financing
HTZ sits 68% above its 52-week low of $3.775 on elevated volume (4.3× avg).
Summary
Hertz issued $221.4 million in new asset-backed notes with high interest rates and extended significant U.S. and European fleet financing facilities, securing crucial capital for operations despite increased financing costs.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · HTZ
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New Asset-Backed Notes Issued
Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC, a subsidiary, issued $221,421,000 in new Class E Fixed Rate Rental Car Asset Backed Notes. These notes are subordinated to existing Class A, B, C, and D notes.
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High Interest Rates on New Notes
The newly issued Class E notes carry fixed interest rates ranging from 10.67% to 12.54%, indicating a high cost of capital for this financing.
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U.S. Fleet Financing Extended
The commitment termination date for the Series 2021-A Variable Funding Rental Car Asset Backed Notes, Class A, was extended by one year to May 5, 2028, maintaining a maximum principal amount of $3.24 billion (reducing to $2.98 billion after May 7, 2027).
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European Fleet Financing Increased
Amendments to the European securitization platform extended the maturity of Class A, B, and C Notes to April 2028 and increased the aggregate commitment size to €1,293,062,500 for vehicle fleets in several European countries.
Analysis · HTZ · Trade & Services
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has secured significant financing for its vehicle fleets, issuing $221.4 million in new Class E Fixed Rate Rental Car Asset Backed Notes. These notes carry high interest rates ranging from 10.67% to 12.54% and are subordinated to existing Class A, B, C, and D notes. Additionally, the company extended the commitment termination date for its Series 2021-A Variable Funding Notes in the U.S. to May 5, 2028, maintaining a substantial funding capacity of up to $3.24 billion. Concurrently, Hertz amended its European securitization platform, extending the maturity of certain notes to April 2028 and increasing the commitment size to €1.29 billion. While securing this capital is crucial for operational stability and fleet management, the high interest rates on the new Class E notes indicate a higher cost of capital, which could impact profitability.
At the time of this filing, HTZ was trading at $6.34 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2B. The 52-week trading range was $3.78 to $8.44. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.