UNITED RENTALS, INC. 8-K

What Happened
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) announced in an 8-K filed Feb. 4, 2026 that its Board increased from ten to eleven directors and appointed Alexander R. Taussig as an independent director, effective February 4, 2026. The company also issued a press release the same day announcing the appointment.

Key Details

• Board size increased from 10 to 11 directors; Alexander R. Taussig appointed as an independent director (effective Feb. 4, 2026).
• Director compensation: $125,000 annual cash retainer and a $190,000 annual equity grant (pro-rated for 2026) in fully vested restricted stock units, generally paid after three years (subject to acceleration in certain circumstances).
• Mr. Taussig may participate in the company's medical benefits program at his cost and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors; Company entered into its standard indemnification agreement with him.
• Board committee assignments will be decided later; company reports no arrangements or related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals a governance change—adding an independent director can affect Board composition and oversight. The disclosed compensation outlines the incremental annual cash and equity costs tied to the new director. For investors, the filing is primarily a governance update (not a financial or operational change), but it’s useful to note timing, compensation commitments, and that the company furnished a press release under Regulation FD.