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Exhibit (a)
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Joint Filing Agreement
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In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of
them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect
to the Common Stock of NationsRent, Inc. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be
filed as an Exhibit to the Amended Schedule 13D.
INVESTCORP S.A.
By: /s/ Lawrence B. Kessler August 11, 2000
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Name: Lawrence B. Kessler
Title: Chief Administrative Officer
SIPCO LIMITED
By: /s/ Lawrence B. Kessler August 11, 2000
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Name: Lawrence B. Kessler
Title: Director
NR HOLDINGS LIMITED
By: /s/ Sydney J. Coleman August 11, 2000
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Name: The Director Ltd.
Title: Director
NR2 HOLDINGS LIMITED
By: /s/ Sydney J. Coleman August 11, 2000
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Name: The Director Ltd.
Title: Director
