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H&E Equipment Services(HEES) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report

FORM 10-Q Filing Information This report is a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for Q2 2024 filed by H&E Equipment Services, Inc. - The document is a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024, filed by H&E Equipment Services, Inc., a large accelerated filer1101922 Forward-Looking Statements The report contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, cautioning investors about potential material differences in actual results. - The report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements122432 - Key factors that could cause actual results to differ include general economic and geopolitical conditions, demand for products, global credit and commodity markets, supply chain disruptions, indebtedness, acquisitions, competitive pressures, cybersecurity risks, and climate change regulations32 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of income, and cash flows, along with detailed notes explaining accounting policies, acquisitions, financial instruments, equity, debt, leases, and segment information. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets This table presents the company's financial position, detailing total assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at specific dates. | Metric | June 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2023 | | :---------------------- | :------------------------ | :---------------- | | Total Assets | $2,850,817 | $2,639,886 | | Total Liabilities | $2,274,768 | $2,105,597 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $576,049 | $534,289 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income This table summarizes the company's financial performance over specified periods, including revenues, gross profit, income from operations, and net income. | Metric (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Total Revenues | $376,282 | $360,232 | $747,639 | $682,714 | | Gross Profit | $171,280 | $168,361 | $336,145 | $309,739 | | Income from Operations | $62,801 | $69,538 | $114,821 | $116,248 | | Net Income | $33,261 | $41,216 | $59,150 | $66,890 | | Basic EPS | $0.92 | $1.14 | $1.63 | $1.86 | | Diluted EPS | $0.91 | $1.14 | $1.62 | $1.84 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows This section details the company's cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities over specified periods. | Cash Flow Activity (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Net cash from operating activities | $216,360 | $134,910 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(298,310) | $(268,915) | | Net cash from financing activities | $82,059 | $99,577 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash | $109 | $(34,428) | | Cash, end of period | $8,609 | $46,902 | | Non-Cash Activity (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Rental fleet in accounts payable | $49,591 | $0 | | Assets transferred from inventory to rental fleet | $84,994 | $66,982 | | Operating lease assets obtained | $26,111 | $14,076 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides detailed explanations and disclosures supporting the condensed consolidated financial statements. (1) Organization and Nature of Operations This note describes the company's business, operational structure, and geographic presence. - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. was founded in 1961 and operates 149 branch locations across 31 states, making it one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation57 (2) Significant Accounting Policies This note outlines the company's significant accounting policies and confirms no material changes during the period. - No significant changes to accounting policies occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 202358 - The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented on an unclassified basis, as short-term obligations are typically met by cash flows from long-term assets54 Revenue Recognition This note outlines the company's policies for recognizing revenue from equipment rentals and sales, adhering to relevant accounting standards. - Revenue is recognized under FASB ASC Topic 606 for goods/services transferred and Topic 842 for equipment rental contracts as operating leases707273 | Revenues (in thousands) | Topic 842 (3 Months) | Topic 606 (3 Months) | Total (3 Months) | Topic 842 (6 Months) | Topic 606 (6 Months) | Total (6 Months) | | :---------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------- | :--------------- | :------------------- | :------------------- | :--------------- | | Equipment rentals | $291,909 | $20,447 | $312,356 | $568,505 | $39,176 | $607,681 | | Sales of rental equipment | — | $34,937 | $34,937 | — | $83,052 | $83,052 | | Sales of new equipment | — | $10,670 | $10,670 | — | $21,082 | $21,082 | | Parts, service and other | — | $18,319 | $18,319 | — | $35,824 | $35,824 | | Total revenues | $291,909 | $84,373 | $376,282 | $568,505 | $179,134 | $747,639 | Receivables and contract assets and liabilities This note details the company's policies for managing receivables, estimating bad debt, and assessing credit risk. - The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated using a loss rate model based on delinquency, historical experience, economic circumstances, and forecasts64 - Bad debt expense as a percentage of total revenues was approximately 0.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 0.3% for the same period in 202364 - Credit risk is limited due to a geographically diverse customer base, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of total revenues76 Goodwill This note provides an overview of the company's goodwill, including changes resulting from acquisitions. | Goodwill Activity (in thousands) | Amount | | :------------------------------- | :---------- | | Balance at December 31, 2023 | $108,155 | | Increase (Precision Acquisition) | $17,536 | | Decrease (Giffin Adjustment) | $(100) | | Increase (Lewistown Acquisition) | $8,401 | | Increase (Precision Adjustment) | $651 | | Balance at June 30, 2024 | $134,643 | - Goodwill increased to $134.6 million as of June 30, 2024, primarily due to the Precision Rentals and Lewistown Rentals acquisitions6587 Rental Equipment This note describes the accounting policies for rental equipment, including classification and depreciation methods. - Purchases of equipment designated for fleet are now recorded as rental equipment, while equipment for sale is recorded as inventory, reflecting the company's shift to a pure-play rental model88 - Rental equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives (e.g., aerial work platforms over 10 years, earthmoving over 5 years with 25% salvage value)88 Recent Accounting Pronouncements This note discusses the impact of recently adopted and issued accounting standards on the company's financial reporting. - ASU No. 2023-07 (Segment Reporting) became effective January 1, 2024, and will result in expanded reportable segment disclosures but is not expected to impact financial statements78 - ASU No. 2023-09 (Income Taxes) becomes effective January 1, 2025, and will improve income tax disclosures but is not expected to impact financial statements79 (3) Acquisitions and Dispositions This note details the company's recent acquisition activities, including their impact on market presence and financial performance. - Completed the acquisition of Lewistown Rentals (Montana) effective May 1, 2024, expanding presence in the Montana market80159 - Completed the acquisition of Precision Rentals (Arizona and Colorado) effective January 1, 2024, expanding presence in both geographic markets110183 - Completed the acquisition of Giffin Equipment (California) effective November 1, 2023, expanding presence in the California market114158 | Pro Forma Financial Information (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Pro Forma Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | Total revenues | $377,009 | $373,444 | | Net income | $33,199 | $40,623 | (4) Fair Value of Financial Instruments This note provides information on the fair value of the company's financial instruments, comparing carrying amounts to fair values. - The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, Credit Facility, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their immediate or short-term nature141 | Financial Instrument (in thousands) | June 30, 2024 Carrying Amount | June 30, 2024 Fair Value | December 31, 2023 Carrying Amount | December 31, 2023 Fair Value | | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Manufacturer flooring plans payable | $2,642 | $2,224 | $2,708 | $2,490 | | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 | $1,243,573 | $1,128,213 | $1,242,852 | $1,137,170 | (5) Stockholders' Equity This note details changes in stockholders' equity, including stock-based compensation, dividends, and stock repurchases. | Stockholders' Equity Activity (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Balances at December 31, 2023 | $534,289 | N/A | | Stock-based compensation | $5,990 | $5,029 | | Cash dividends declared | $(19,992) | $(19,840) | | Issuance of common stock, net | $2 | $1 | | Repurchase of restricted common stock | $(3,390) | $(3,226) | | Net income | $59,150 | $66,890 | | Balances at June 30, 2024 | $576,049 | N/A | (6) Stock-Based Compensation This note describes the company's stock-based compensation plans and the associated expense recognition. - Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock was approximately $10.2 million as of June 30, 2024, expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years127 | Compensation Expense (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :---------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Compensation expense | $2,202 | $2,039 | $5,990 | $5,029 | (7) Income per Share This note presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share and dividends declared per share. | EPS Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Basic Net Income Per Share | $0.92 | $1.14 | $1.63 | $1.86 | | Diluted Net Income Per Share | $0.91 | $1.14 | $1.62 | $1.84 | | Dividends Declared Per Share | $0.275 | $0.275 | $0.55 | $0.55 | (8) Senior Secured Credit Facility This note details the company's senior secured credit facility, including outstanding amounts and interest rates. - As of June 30, 2024, the company had $287.3 million outstanding under its $750.0 million Credit Facility, with $450.4 million available borrowings (net of $12.3 million outstanding letters of credit)150 - The weighted average interest rate under the Credit Facility was approximately 7.2% as of June 30, 2024150 (9) Senior Unsecured Notes This note provides information on the company's senior unsecured notes, including their principal amount and maturity. - The company has $1.25 billion in 3.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due December 15, 2028, with no principal payments due until maturity44132 | Senior Unsecured Notes (in thousands) | Amount | | :------------------------------------ | :---------- | | Balance at December 31, 2023 | $1,242,852 | | Accretion of discount through June 30, 2024 | $586 | | Amortization of deferred financing costs through June 30, 2024 | $135 | | Balance at June 30, 2024 | $1,243,573 | (10) Leases This note outlines key details of the company's operating and finance leases, including remaining terms and discount rates. - As of June 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was approximately 7.4 years (discount rate 6.4%) and for finance leases was approximately 8.5 years (discount rate 6.0%)133 (11) Segment Information This note provides financial information by reportable segment, detailing revenues and gross profit for each business line. - The company operates four reportable segments: equipment rentals (primary), sales of rental equipment, sales of new equipment, and parts, service and other revenues. The 'parts sales and service revenues' segment was aggregated during Q2 2024134162 | Segment Revenues (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Equipment rentals | $312,356 | $291,459 | $607,681 | $553,467 | | Sales of rental equipment | $34,937 | $39,653 | $83,052 | $71,768 | | Sales of new equipment | $10,670 | $8,857 | $21,082 | $16,675 | | Parts, service and other | $18,319 | $20,263 | $35,824 | $40,804 | | Total revenues | $376,282 | $360,232 | $747,639 | $682,714 | | Segment Gross Profit (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :---------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Equipment rentals | $142,247 | $136,439 | $270,144 | $250,733 | | Sales of rental equipment | $21,817 | $23,438 | $52,103 | $42,265 | | Sales of new equipment | $1,798 | $1,322 | $3,571 | $2,359 | | Parts, service and other | $5,418 | $7,162 | $10,327 | $14,382 | | Total gross profit | $171,280 | $168,361 | $336,145 | $309,739 | Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations This section provides management's perspective on the company's financial performance, condition, and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Overview This section provides a high-level introduction to H&E Equipment Services, Inc. as a leading rental equipment company. - H&E Equipment Services, Inc. is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation, operating 149 branch locations across 31 states138 Background This section outlines the company's strategic transition to a pure-play rental model and highlights its fleet characteristics. - The company has successfully transitioned to a pure-play rental company, leveraging its operating experience and extensive infrastructure182 - The construction rental fleet is among the industry's youngest, comprising aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines182 Critical Accounting Policies This section confirms no significant changes to critical accounting estimates during the reporting period. - No significant changes to critical accounting estimates (e.g., useful lives of rental equipment, acquisition accounting, goodwill, income taxes) occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024160 Business Segments This section describes the company's four reportable business segments and recent aggregation changes. - The company has four reportable segments: equipment rentals (principal focus), sales of rental equipment, sales of new equipment, and parts, service and other revenues162 - The 'parts sales and service revenues' segment was aggregated into one during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, due to revised internal reporting162 Revenue Sources This section details the primary sources of company revenue and the external factors influencing them. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, equipment rentals accounted for approximately 81.0% of total revenues, sales of rental equipment 11.0%, sales of new equipment 3.0%, and parts, service and other revenues 5.0%163 - Total revenues are affected by demand for equipment, rental rates, construction/industrial activity, customer spending, weather, supply chain, commodity prices, and general economic conditions163 Principal Costs and Expenses This section outlines the main components of the company's cost of revenues and operating expenses. - Total cost of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $411.5 million, primarily comprising rental expenses, rental depreciation, and costs of equipment sales165 - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $31.5 million (16.2%) to $226.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with $20.8 million attributable to expansion efforts40165238 - Interest expense increased due to higher borrowings on the Credit Facility172205258 Principal Cash Flows This section describes the primary sources and uses of the company's cash, focusing on operational and investment activities. - Cash is primarily generated from operating activities and used to fund new equipment purchases, working capital, capital expenditures, growth opportunities, and debt service192 Rental Fleet This section provides details on the company's rental fleet, including its net book value, unit count, and composition. - The net book value of the rental fleet was $1.9 billion (approximately 67.0% of total assets) as of June 30, 2024, consisting of 61,543 units with an original acquisition cost of $2.9 billion194 - The original acquisition cost of the gross rental fleet increased by approximately $97.3 million (3.5%) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, while the average age increased by 0.3 months176 | Rental Fleet Composition (June 30, 2024) | Units | % of Total Units | Original Acquisition Cost (millions) | % of Original Acquisition Cost | Average Age in Months | | :--------------------------------------- | :----- | :--------------- | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :-------------------- | | Aerial Work Platforms | 28,130 | 45.7% | $957.7 | 33.2% | 52.0 | | Earthmoving | 8,494 | 13.8% | $738.7 | 25.6% | 27.4 | | Material Handling Equipment | 10,466 | 17.0% | $856.3 | 29.6% | 40.8 | | Other | 14,453 | 23.5% | $335.5 | 11.6% | 23.5 | | Total | 61,543 | 100.0% | $2,888.2 | 100.0% | 40.0 | Principal External Factors that Affect our Businesses This section discusses key external factors, such as economic conditions and regulatory changes, that influence the company's operations. - The demand for products is dependent on general economic conditions, including geopolitical factors, credit market stability, inflationary pressures, and increasing interest rates217 - Business is impacted by customer spending levels in the construction and industrial sectors, adverse weather conditions, and regional/industry-specific trends217218 - Compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety laws, as well as climate change regulations, could affect operations and increase expenditures218 Results of Operations This section analyzes the company's financial performance, comparing revenues and gross profits across different periods and segments. Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 This section provides a comparative analysis of the company's financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, versus the prior year. | Revenue Category (in thousands) | 3 Months Ended June 30, 2024 | 3 Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | | Equipment rentals | $312,356 | $291,459 | $20,897 | 7.2% | | Sales of rental equipment | $34,937 | $39,653 | $(4,716) | (11.9)% | | Sales of new equipment | $10,670 | $8,857 | $1,813 | 20.5% | | Parts, service and other | $18,319 | $20,263 | $(1,944) | (9.6)% | | Total revenues | $376,282 | $360,232 | $16,050 | 4.5% | | Gross Profit Category (in thousands) | 3 Months Ended June 30, 2024 | 3 Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :----------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | | Equipment rentals | $142,247 | $136,439 | $5,808 | 4.3% | | Sales of rental equipment | $21,817 | $23,438 | $(1,621) | (6.9)% | | Sales of new equipment | $1,798 | $1,322 | $476 | 36.0% | | Parts, service and other | $5,418 | $7,162 | $(1,744) | (24.4)% | | Total gross profit | $171,280 | $168,361 | $2,919 | 1.7% | - Average rental rates increased 1.9% YoY but decreased 0.1% QoQ. Rental equipment dollar utilization decreased 2.0% to 38.6%, and time utilization decreased 2.9% to 66.4%, largely due to increased fleet size219 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 This section provides a comparative analysis of the company's financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, versus the prior year. | Revenue Category (in thousands) | 6 Months Ended June 30, 2024 | 6 Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | | Equipment rentals | $607,681 | $553,467 | $54,214 | 9.8% | | Sales of rental equipment | $83,052 | $71,768 | $11,284 | 15.7% | | Sales of new equipment | $21,082 | $16,675 | $4,407 | 26.4% | | Parts, service and other | $35,824 | $40,804 | $(4,980) | (12.2)% | | Total revenues | $747,639 | $682,714 | $64,925 | 9.5% | | Gross Profit Category (in thousands) | 6 Months Ended June 30, 2024 | 6 Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :----------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | | Equipment rentals | $270,144 | $250,733 | $19,411 | 7.7% | | Sales of rental equipment | $52,103 | $42,265 | $9,838 | 23.3% | | Sales of new equipment | $3,571 | $2,359 | $1,212 | 51.4% | | Parts, service and other | $10,327 | $14,382 | $(4,055) | (28.2)% | | Total gross profit | $336,145 | $309,739 | $26,406 | 8.5% | - Average rental rates increased 2.4% YoY. Rental equipment dollar utilization decreased 1.8% to 37.8%, and time utilization decreased 3.3% to 65.0%, largely due to increased fleet size209 Liquidity and Capital Resources This section discusses the company's financial flexibility, cash management, and capital structure, including debt facilities and dividend policies. Senior Secured Credit Facility This section details the company's senior secured credit facility, including outstanding amounts and available borrowings. - As of June 30, 2024, the company had $287.3 million borrowed under its $750.0 million Credit Facility, with $450.4 million available borrowings (net of $12.3 million outstanding letters of credit)263 - As of July 23, 2024, available borrowings under the Credit Facility were $437.3 million46263 Senior Unsecured Notes This section provides information on the company's senior unsecured notes, including their principal amount and maturity. - The company has $1.25 billion in 3.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due December 15, 2028, with no principal payments due until maturity44262 Cash Requirements Related to Operations This section outlines the company's capital expenditures for its rental fleet and property and equipment. - Gross rental fleet capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were approximately $196.5 million, a decrease from $375.1 million in the prior year, reflecting normalization of fleet purchasing242 - Gross property and equipment capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $77.1 million, up from $33.4 million in the prior year242 Quarterly Dividend This section reports on the company's recent quarterly dividend declaration and payment. - A quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share was announced on May 16, 2024, and paid on June 14, 2024, totaling approximately $10.0 million264 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk This section discusses the company's exposure to market risks, primarily focusing on interest rate fluctuations affecting its Credit Facility. - The company's earnings may be affected by changes in interest rates, as interest expense on the Credit Facility is calculated based on variable rates (Base Rate or SOFR plus applicable margins)266 - No significant changes in market risk exposure were noted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024266 Item 4. Controls and Procedures This section confirms the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and reports no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter. Management's Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures This section confirms the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2024. - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024267 Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting This section reports no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2024. - There were no changes in the company's internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2024268 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION This section contains additional information not covered in the financial statements, including legal proceedings, risk factors, and exhibits. Item 1. Legal Proceedings This section addresses legal claims and actions, stating that management believes their ultimate disposition will not materially affect the company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. - The company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business269271 - Management, after consulting with legal counsel, believes the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity269271 Item 1A. Risk Factors This section confirms that there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. - No material changes to the company's risk factors previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, have occurred as of the date of this Quarterly Report272 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds This section indicates that there were no unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds to report for the period. - No unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds to report for the period252 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities This section states that there were no defaults upon senior securities to report for the period. - Not applicable, indicating no defaults upon senior securities to report for the period275 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures This section states that there are no mine safety disclosures to report for the period. - Not applicable, indicating no mine safety disclosures to report for the period275 Item 5. Other Information This section indicates that there is no other information to report for the period. - No other information to report for the period252 Item 6. Exhibits This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including certifications and XBRL documents. - Exhibits filed include certifications pursuant to Section 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Inline XBRL Instance Document, and Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema253 Signatures The report is signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. on July 30, 2024. - The report was signed by Bradley W. Barber, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Leslie S. Magee, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, on July 30, 202453255