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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 5, 2023

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 622-3131

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

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On April 5, 2023, United Rentals, Inc. issued a press release (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1) announcing that members of its executive management team will present an overview of the Company’s operational and financial strategy at the Company’s Investor Day meeting on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Such presentations may include discussion of the Company’s business, financial performance and forward-looking information.

The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET. A link to the live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on the day of the event in the Investor Relations section of United Rentals’ website at https://www.unitedrentals.com/. The webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations webpage within 24 hours following the event and will be archived for 12 months.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The disclosure in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, of any information does not constitute an admission that such information is material.

99.1 Press Release of United Rentals, Inc.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 5, 2023

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

United Rentals to Host Investor Day on May 31, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 5, 2023 – United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Matt Flannery, President and CEO, will be joined by other members of the executive management team to provide an in-depth review of United Rentals’ strategy, key initiatives, and financial performance. The event will include formal presentations followed by a Q&A panel session with senior leadership.

The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) and is expected to conclude by approximately 4:15 p.m. (ET). The event will be held both virtually and in-person. Due to space limitations, in-person attendance is by invitation only and advanced registration is required.

The live audio webcast of the conference, as well as the presentation materials, will be available to the public on the day of the event in the Investor Relations section of United Rentals’ website at https://www.unitedrentals.com/. The webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations webpage within 24 hours following the event and will be archived for 12 months.

About United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,462 rental locations in North America, 13 in Europe, 27 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 24,600 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,600 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $19.61 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index^®^ and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at https://www.unitedrentals.com/.

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Contact:

Ted Grace

Chief Financial Officer

O: (203) 618-7122

C: (203) 399-8951

tgrace@ur.com