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REGISTRATION NO. 333-80039
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 7353 06-1493538
(STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION NUMBER)
ORGANIZATION)
(FOR CO-REGISTRANTS, PLEASE SEE "TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS"
ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE)
FOUR GREENWICH OFFICE PARK
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830
(203) 622-3131
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
BRADLEY S. JACOBS
UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830
(203) 622-3131
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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A COPY OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO THE AGENT FOR
SERVICE, SHOULD BE SENT TO:
JOSEPH EHRENREICH, ESQ. STEPHEN M. BESEN, ESQ.
EHRENREICH EILENBERG KRAUSE & ZIVIAN WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP
LLP 767 FIFTH AVENUE
11 EAST 44TH STREET NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10153
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 (212) 310-8000
(212) 986-9700
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE OF THE SECURITIES TO THE
PUBLIC: As soon as practicable following the effectiveness of this
Registration Statement and satisfaction of all other conditions to the
exchange offer described in the prospectus included herein.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance
with General Instruction G, check the following box. [_]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED
PROPOSED MAXIMUM
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AMOUNT MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
SECURITIES TO BE TO BE OFFERING PRICE OFFERING REGISTRATION
REGISTERED REGISTERED PER UNIT PRICE(1) FEE
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9% Senior Subordinated
Notes Due 2009, Series
B..................... $250,000,000 100% $250,000,000 $69,500
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Guarantees of the 9%
Senior Subordinated
Notes Due 2009,
Series B(2)........... NA NA NA NA
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(1) The registration fee has been calculated pursuant to Rule 457(a) and Rule
457(f)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). The
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price is estimated solely for the
purpose of calculating the registration fee.
(2) Represents the guarantees of the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009,
Series B, to be issued by the Co-Registrants. Pursuant to Rule 457(n)
under the Act, no additional registration fee is being paid in respect of
the guarantees. The guarantees are not traded separately.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
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TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS
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(PRIMARY
(STATE OR OTHER STANDARD
EXACT NAME OF CO- JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL
REGISTRANT AS INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER ORGANIZATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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A&A Tool Rentals & Sales,
Inc. California 7353 94-1729580
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ABZ Equipment, Inc. Arizona 7353 86-0708381
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ACG, Inc. Indiana 7353 35-1581235
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Adco Equipment, Inc. California 7353 95-3448693
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Alban Equipment Company Ohio 7353 31-4446904
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Arrow Equipment Company Illinois 7353 36-2748973
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Bakersfield Compaction
Equipment California 7353 77-0281198
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Blast Abrasives and
Equipment Corp. Indiana 7353 35-1821890
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BNR Equipment, Inc. New York 7353 16-1487245
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California Equipment
Rental Co. California 7353 33-0399617
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Churchman Equipment Co. Indiana 7353 35-1576779
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Coran Enterprises,
Incorporated California 7353 94-2292438
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Dealers Service Company New Jersey 7353 22-1944238
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Empire Equipment Rental &
Ready Mix, Inc. California 7353 68-0177395
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High Lift Equipment, Inc. Wisconsin 7353 39-1757412
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High Reach Co., Inc. Pennsylvania 7353 23-1737104
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Independent Scissor Lifts, California 7353 94-2505169
Inc.
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JBK, Inc. Ohio 7353 34-1291932
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Koral Equipment Company,
Inc. Massachusetts 7353 04-2474604
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Kubota of Grand Rapids,
Inc. Michigan 7353 38-2700834
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Loftin's Rent-All, Inc. Alabama 7353 63-0483871
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Madison Equipment Sales
and Rental, Inc. Alabama 7353 63-0972387
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Mark Equipment, Inc. Alabama 7353 63-1023613
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Mercer Equipment Company North Carolina 7353 56-1686482
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Misco Rents, Inc. Indiana 7353 35-1804651
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Mission Valley Rentals,
Inc. California 7353 94-2367404
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Palmer Equipment Company,
Inc. Michigan 7353 38-2216420
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Paul E. Carlson, Inc. Minnesota 7353 41-1346079
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Rental Tools & Equipment
Co. International, Inc. Maryland 7353 52-1178782
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Rentals Unlimited,
Incorporated Rhode Island 7353 05-0373691
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Rosedale Equipment Rental,
Inc. California 7353 95-3389334
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Southern Equipment, Inc. Louisiana 7353 72-0643772
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Space Maker Systems of
Va., Inc. Virginia 7353 54-1696593
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Stephan's Tool Rental &
Sales, Inc. Alaska 7353 92-0087418
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Thoesen Equipment, Inc. Illinois 7353 36-3698654
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Tool Center of Texas, Inc. Texas 7353 76-0215710
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(PRIMARY
(STATE OR OTHER STANDARD
EXACT NAME OF CO- JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL
REGISTRANT AS INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER ORGANIZATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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Tool Shed of Greenfield,
Inc. Indiana 7353 35-2005542
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Tool Shed of Indianapolis,
Inc. Indiana 7353 35-1398957
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Trench Safety Equipment
Corp. Arizona 7353 86-0587911
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United Equipment Rentals
of Houston, Inc. Texas 7353 76-0551618
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United Rentals Aerial
Equipment, Inc. Delaware 7353 06-1520087
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United Rentals, Inc. (WA) Washington 7353 91-1400269
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United Rentals Northwest,
Inc. Oregon 7353 93-0257120
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United Rentals of
Colorado, Inc. Colorado 7353 84-1092722
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United Rentals of
Kentucky, Inc. Kentucky 7353 06-1522041
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United Rentals of
Michigan, Inc. Michigan 7353 38-2279574
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United Rentals of Nevada,
Inc. Nevada 7353 88-0208294
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United Rentals of New
England, Inc. New York 7353 06-1512550
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United Rentals of Southern
California, Inc. California 7353 95-2592018
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United Rentals of Utah,
Inc. Utah 7353 06-1506299
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US Rentals, Inc. Delaware 7353 94-3061974
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Westside Rentals, Inc. Tennessee 7353 62-0942062
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Wynne Systems, Inc. California 7353 33-0507674
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The Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code,
of each of the Co-Registrant's Principal Executive Offices is c/o United
Rentals (North America), Inc., Four Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich,
Connecticut 06830, (203) 622-3131.
The Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area
Code, of Agent For Service for each of the Co-Registrants is Michael J. Nolan,
c/o United Rentals (North America), Inc., Four Greenwich Office Park,
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, (203) 622-3131.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement is being filed solely to
provide the calculation of registration fee table.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New
York, State of New York, on June 9, 1999.
United Rentals (North America), Inc.
/s/ Michael J. Nolan
By: _________________________________
MICHAEL J. NOLAN
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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SIGNATURES TITLE
DATE
/s/ Bradley S. Jacobs Chairman, Chief June 9, 1999
- ------------------------------------- Executive Officer
BRADLEY S. JACOBS and Director
(Principal
Executive Officer)
* Director June 9, 1999
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WAYLAND R. HICKS
* Director June 9, 1999
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JOHN N. MILNE
* Director June 9, 1999
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WILLIAM F. BERRY
Director
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JOHN S. MCKINNEY
Director
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LEON D. BLACK
Director
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RICHARD D. COLBURN
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SIGNATURES TITLE DATE
Director
* June 9, 1999
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RONALD M. DEFEO
Director
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MICHAEL S. GROSS
Director
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RICHARD J. HECKMANN
Director
* June 9, 1999
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GERALD TSAI, JR.
Director
* June 9, 1999
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CHRISTIAN M. WEYER
/s/ Michael J. Nolan Chief Financial
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MICHAEL J. NOLAN Financial Officer)
/s/ Peter R. Borzilleri Vice President,
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PETER R. BORZILLERI Controller
(Principal
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Michael J. Nolan June 9, 1999
*By: ___________________________
MICHAEL J. NOLAN
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, each co-
registrant listed on the cover page of this Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the
City of New York, State of New York, on June 9, 1999.
THE CO-REGISTRATION LISTED ON
THE COVER PAGE OF THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
By: /s/ Michael J. Nolan
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Michael J. Nolan
Vice President
of each Co-Registrant
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SIGNATURES TITLE
DATE
/s/ John N. Milne President and June 9, 1999
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JOHN N. MILNE Co-Registrant
(Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ Michael J. Nolan Vice President of June 9, 1999
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MICHAEL J. NOLAN Co-Registrant
(Principal
Financial Officer)
/s/ Peter R. Borzilleri Principal Accounting June 9, 1999
- ------------------------------------- Officer of each Co-
PETER R. BORZILLERI Registrant
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