FORM 10-Q 


                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
                               Washington, D.C.  20549 

                             _________________________


                        QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                          OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

                         For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 1996 
                              Commission File No.  0-13292


                                   McGRATH RENTCORP 

                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) 

                        CaliforniaCALIFORNIA                     94-2579843 

                  (State or other jurisdiction        (I.R.S. Employer 
                of incorporation or organization)    Identification No.) 



                                   2500 Grant Avenue 
                          San Lorenzo, CaliforniaGRANT AVENUE 
                              SAN LORENZO, CALIFORNIA 94580 

                         (Address of principal executive offices) 

                      Registrant's telephone number: (510) 276-2626 



                             _________________________ 


            Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all
       reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
       Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
       period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has
       been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

                      Yes   X                   No
                         ______                   _______


            At MayAugust 1, 1996, 7,585,6757,505,625 shares of Registrant's Common Stock
were outstanding.

                             _________________________ 





                                                                McGrath RentCorp
                                                   FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q
                                                                          Page 1

                     PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEMItem 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  (Unaudited)
                                                           Three months ended
                                                               March 31,
                                                        -----------------------
                                                           1996        1995
                                                        ----------- -----------
   REVENUES:
     Rental operations-
       Rental                                          $11,557,798 $11,074,099
       Rental related services                           1,658,386   2,030,738
                                                        ----------- -----------
                                                        13,216,184  13,104,837
     Sales and related services                          4,489,167   3,544,632
                                                        ----------- -----------
             Total revenues                             17,705,351  16,649,469
                                                        ----------- -----------
   COSTS & EXPENSES:
     Direct costs of rental operations-
       Depreciation                                      3,005,653   2,754,380
       Rental related services                           1,026,590   1,175,651
       Other                                             1,228,130   1,152,418
                                                        ----------- -----------
                                                         5,260,373   5,082,449
     Cost of sales and related services                  3,100,825   2,328,899
                                                        ----------- -----------
                                                         8,361,198   7,411,348
                                                        ----------- -----------
            Gross margin                                 9,344,153   9,238,121

     Selling and administrative expenses                 3,610,473   3,302,686
                                                        ----------- -----------
            Income from operations                       5,733,680   5,935,435

     Interest expense                                      635,274     675,454
                                                        ----------- -----------
           Income before provision
           for income taxes                              5,098,406   5,259,981

     Provision for income taxes                          2,024,829   2,083,012
                                                        ----------- -----------
     Net income                                        $ 3,073,577 $ 3,176,969
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- REVENUES: Rental operations- Rental $11,694,056 $11,521,962 $23,251,854 $22,596,061 Rental related services 2,093,788 1,768,990 3,752,174 3,799,728 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 13,787,844 13,290,952 27,004,028 26,395,789 Sales and related services 5,853,535 3,829,895 10,342,702 7,374,527 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues 19,641,379 17,120,847 37,346,730 33,770,316 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- COSTS & EXPENSES: Direct costs of rental operations- Depreciation 3,075,168 2,847,952 6,080,821 5,602,332 Rental related services 1,152,907 1,224,937 2,179,497 2,400,588 Other 874,875 1,185,086 2,103,005 2,337,504 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 5,102,950 5,257,975 10,363,323 10,340,424 Cost of sales and related services 4,092,606 2,576,378 7,193,431 4,905,277 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 9,195,556 7,834,353 17,556,754 15,245,701 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross margin 10,445,823 9,286,494 19,789,976 18,524,615 Selling and administrative expenses 3,692,656 3,129,694 7,303,129 6,432,380 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from operations 6,753,167 6,156,800 12,486,847 12,092,235 Interest expense 682,152 687,207 1,317,426 1,362,661 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes 6,071,015 5,469,593 11,169,421 10,729,574 Provision for income taxes 2,418,925 2,205,204 4,443,754 4,288,216 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 3,652,090 $ 3,264,389 $ 6,725,667 $ 6,441,358 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net income per share $ 0.48 $ 0.39 $ 0.87 $ 0.78 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net income per share $ 0.39 $ 0.38 =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. McGrath RentCorp FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31,(UNAUDITED) June 30, December 31, 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Cash $ 70,284576,111 $ 221,075 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $605,000 in 1996 and in 1995 12,113,83614,791,636 13,201,196 Rental equipment, at cost: Relocatable modular offices 146,444,288145,843,127 146,867,850 Electronic test instruments 37,478,70539,213,091 34,932,807 Accessory equipment 3,778,9503,881,912 3,755,754 ------------ ------------ 187,701,943188,938,130 185,556,411 Less - Accumulated depreciation (59,488,379)(61,136,775) (57,948,456) ------------ ------------ 128,213,564127,801,355 127,607,955 Land at cost 19,489,300 19,489,300 Land improvements,Improvements, furniture and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $2,824,369$2,998,140 in 1996 and $2,708,404 in 1995 13,914,57914,442,712 12,713,095 Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,755,5642,219,795 1,897,700 ------------ ------------ $175,557,127$179,320,909 $175,130,321 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Notes payable $ 35,855,00042,375,000 $ 37,080,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 12,710,97011,890,376 11,701,417 Deferred income 4,754,2854,672,838 5,967,063 Deferred income taxes 36,302,72035,884,099 34,488,695 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 89,622,97594,822,313 89,237,175 ------------ ------------ Shareholders' equity: Common stock, no par value - Authorized - 2O,OOO,OOO shares Outstanding - 7,693,3157,503,625 shares in 1996 and 7,769,813 in 1995 6,950,3086,276,958 8,913,311 Retained earnings 78,983,84478,221,639 76,979,835 ------------ ------------ Total shareholders' equity 85,934,15284,498,597 85,893,146 ------------ ------------ $175,557,127$179,320,910 $175,130,321 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. McGrath RentCorp FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Increase (decrease) in cash (Unaudited) ThreeINCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (UNAUDITED) Six months ended March 31, -----------------------June 30, ------------------------- 1996 1995 ----------- ----------------------- ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 3,073,5776,725,667 $ 3,176,9696,441,358 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 3,178,949 3,208,4146,459,352 6,170,130 Gain on sale of rental equipment (1,115,396) (906,519)(2,242,807) (1,588,298) Change in: Accounts receivable 1,087,360 1,039,808(1,590,440) (971,864) Prepaids and other assets 142,136 (291,993)(322,095) (304,599) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 875,338 405,81273,524 945,895 Deferred income (1,212,778) (1,091,226)(1,294,225) (441,727) Deferred income taxes 1,814,025 1,583,171 ----------- -----------1,395,404 475,073 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 7,843,211 7,124,436 ----------- -----------9,204,380 10,725,968 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of rental equipment (5,501,792) (3,691,143)(10,345,648) (8,693,762) Purchase of land improvements, furniture and equipment (1,374,781) (2,841,304)(2,108,148) (4,061,745) Proceeds from sale of rental equipment 3,005,926 2,326,353 ----------- -----------6,314,234 4,022,660 ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (3,870,647) (4,206,094) ----------- -----------(6,139,562) (8,732,847) ------------ ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings (payments) under line5,295,000 1,365,000 Payment of credit (1,225,000) (1,900,000)dividends (1,997,348) (1,878,282) Repurchase of Common Stock (6,276,090) (2,316,235) Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 252,125 26,865 Repurchase of common stock (2,215,127) (714,037) Payment of dividends (935,353) (900,344) ----------- -----------268,656 26,867 ------------ ------------ Net cash used in financing activities (4,123,355) (3,487,516) ----------- -----------(2,709,782) (2,802,650) ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in cash (150,791) (569,174)355,036 (809,529) Cash balance, beginning of period 221,075 1,151,648 ----------- ----------------------- ------------ Cash balance, end of period $ 70,284576,111 $ 582,474 =========== ===========342,119 ============ ============ Interest paid during period $ 641,1631,307,290 $ 700,880 =========== ===========1,341,546 ============ ============ Income taxes paid during period $ 210,8043,096,306 $ --- =========== ===========3,372,576 ============ ============ Dividends declared but not yet paid $ 1,069,5671,050,787 $ 977,940 =========== ===========958,300 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. McGrath RentCorp FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 4 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31,JUNE 30, 1996 ------------------------------------------__________________________________________ 1. The consolidated financial information for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 has not been audited, but in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of only normal recurring accruals, consolidation and eliminating entries) necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of McGrath RentCorp (the "Company") have been made. The consolidated results of the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 should not be considered as necessarily indicative of the consolidated results for the entire year. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest Form 10-K. 2. The number of outstanding shares and equivalent shares used in the earnings per common share calculations were as follows: Quarter ended March 31, Primary Fully Diluted ----------------------- --------- ------------- Three months ended: June 30, 1996 7,878,185 7,881,2957,663,491 7,671,682 June 30, 1995 8,262,300 8,262,3008,266,920 8,213,431 Six months ended: June 30, 1996 7,770,740 7,784,022 June 30, 1995 8,279,073 8,222,935 3. In May 1996, the Company's unsecured line of credit agreement (the "Agreement") with its banks was amended to extend the expiration date of the Agreement to June 30, 1997. In addition to extending the expiration date, the amendment requires the Company to maintain shareholders' equity of not less than $70,000,000 plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to December 31, 1995 plus 90% of any new stock issuance proceeds (restricted equity as of June 30, 1996 is $73,362,833). McGrath RentCorp FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 5 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 1996 and 1995 Rental revenues for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased by $483,699, a 4% increase$172,094 (1%) and $655,793 (3%), respectively, over the same periodperiods in 1995. TheFor the six month period, the $1,330,911 increase in rental revenue increaserevenues from electronics of $819,584 was offset by a $335,885$675,118 decline in rental revenues from relocatable modular offices. The rental revenue decline for modulars is primarily due to an increase in rental customers electing to purchase modulars they had on rent and to the return of modular equipment related to several large expired leases during the first six months of 1996. Average utilization during the first quartersix months declined for modular equipment, from 75.1% to 69.4%, and improved slightly for electronic equipment, from 56.7%54.4% to 54.7% and modular equipment from 75.5% to 70.0%55.6%, as compared to the same period in 1995. The Company has recently experienced a significant increase in orders and inquiries for portable classrooms in California, and believes that this is in part a result of a law enacted on July 15, 1996 in California mandating a reduction of classroom size for kindergarten through third grade to 20 pupils and providing $200 million of state funds for facilities to accomplish that goal. The law requires that the new classrooms be in place by February 1997 to be eligible for the state funding. Approximately 34% of the Company's 1995 modular rental revenues was related to portable classroom rentals to California school districts. The Company anticipates that demand for portable classrooms in California will remain strong for the remainder of this year and through the February 1997 deadline. Rental related services for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 increased $324,798 (18%) and for the six months ended June 30, 1996 decreased $372,352, an 18% decrease from$47,554 (1%), respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 1995. The decreaseincrease for the three month period was primarily due primarily to feweradditional site work requirements experiencedand increased movement of modular equipment. Gross margins for rental related services for the six month period increased from 37% in 1996 and less incentive fees earned during the quarter for equipment management.1995 to 42% in 1996. Sales and related services for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 increased $944,535, a 27% increase, compared to$2,023,640 (30%) and $2,968,175 (28%), respectively, over the same periodperiods in 1995. The increase in sales and related services for the six month period is primarily due to eight large sales of both new and used relocatable modular equipment. Of the 1996 modular sales, 22% are new and 78% are used. The largest single sale in 1996 occurred during the second quarter for $706,893 to a university and consisted of a two story modular building placed on a permanent foundation. Sales and related services from quarter to quarter have fluctuated depending on customer requirements. Gross margins on sales and related services for the six month period declined from 34%33.9% in 1995 to 31%30.5% in 1996. McGrath RentCorp Second Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 6 Depreciation on rental equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased $227,216 (8%) and $478,489 (9%), respectively, over the same periods in 1995 due to the increase in electronics rental equipment. Other direct costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 have decreased by $310,211 (26%) and $234,499 (10%) respectively, compared to the same periods in 1995 due to lower maintenance costs incurred, net of customer charge-backs, for the modular office rental fleet. Selling and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased $307,787 (9%$562,962 (18%) and $870,749 (14%), respectively, over the same periods in 1995. However, during the first quarter of 1995, the Company recognized an acceleration of $330,000 in additional leasehold improvement expense related to a rented facility in Southern California in which the lease was terminated. Excluding this 1995 nonrecurring expense, selling and administrative expenses increased $1,200,749 (19%) for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 compared to the same period in 19951995. The six month increase is primarily due to increasedincreases in staffing levels for sales and support, personnel costs.costs, temporary contract labor to assist in the preparation of modular offices for potential lease or sale opportunities, and increases in expenses of the Company's majority owned subsidiary, Enviroplex, Inc. The increase in expenses are net of the reduction in facilities rental due to the relocation of modular office operations in Southern California and Texas to owned facilities. Income before provision for income taxes decreased $161,575 (3%for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased $601,422 (11%) and $439,847 (4%), respectively, over the same periods in 1995. Net income increased $387,701 (12%) for the three months ended March 31, 1996 frommonth period and $284,309 (4%) for the six month period over the same periodperiods in 1995 with after tax income decreasing $103,392 (3%).1995. Earnings per share for the quarterthree and six months ended June 30, 1996 increased 23%, from $0.38 per share$0.39 to $0.39 per share$0.48, and 12%, from $0.78 to $0.87, over the comparative 1995 period as a result of higher earnings and fewer outstanding shares. McGrath RentCorp First Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 6 Liquidity and Capital Resources.LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES. The debt (notes payable) to equity ratio was 0.420.50 to 1 at March 31,June 30, 1996 compared to 0.43 to 1 at December 31, 1995. The debt (total liabilities) to equity ratio at the end of the current period andwas 1.12 to 1 as compared to 1.04 to 1 as of December 31 1995 was 1.04 to 1.1995. The Company continues to make purchases of shares of its common stock from time to time in the over-the-counter market (NASDQ) and/or through privately negotiated, large block transactions under an authorization of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors believes the Company's shares are currently undervalued by the market and that the repurchase of its shares iscontinues to be a good investment for the Company at this time.Company. Shares repurchased by the Company will be cancelled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued stock. From January 1, 1996 thru MayAugust 1, 1996, the Company has repurchased a total of 225,700318,961 shares of its common stock withat an aggregate cost of $4,377,324$6,276,090 or an average price of $19.39$19.68 per share. McGrath RentCorp Second Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 7 As of MayAugust 1, 1996, 269,300500,000 shares remain authorized for repurchase. The Company's primary use of funds is to purchase rental equipment, and funds will continue to be used for this purpose in the future. Additionally, the Company plans to make further improvements to the land at their inventory facility located in Northern California. The Company also pays quarterly dividends, which will constitute an additional use of cash in 1996. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION On March 29,In June 1996, the Company declared a quarterly dividend on its Common Stock; the dividend was $0.14 per share. Subject to its continued profitability and favorable cash flow, the Company intends to continue the payment of quarterly dividends. The Company's loan agreement with its banks prohibits payment of dividends in excess of 50% of net income in any one year without the banks' consent. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) EXHIBITS. NoIndex to exhibits included.filed herewith as part of this report: Exhibit Number Title 4.1 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated May 10, 1996 between the Company and Union Bank of California (formerly known as The Bank of California, N.A.), Fleet Bank (formerly known as National Westminster Bank, USA) and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association 4.2 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated June 10, 1996 between the Company and Union Bank of California (formerly known as The Bank of California, N.A.), Fleet Bank (formerly known as National Westminster Bank, USA) and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. No reports on form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. McGrath RentCorp FirstSecond Quarter 1996 Form 10-Q Page 78 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: MayAugust 1, 1996 McGRATH RENTCORP By: /s/ Delight Saxton ___________________________ Delight Saxton, Vice-President of Administration, Chief Financial Officer and SecretaryVice President of Administration