Friday quiz: Who is buying Aggreko’s Russian business? | What was behind Herc-H&E delay? | Theft ‘scourge’

1) Why did Herc Holdings extend the deadline for its offer to acquire H&E Equipment Services until yesterday (29 May)?

• Because not enough H&E shares had been tendered yet
• Due to regulatory delays in Europe
• To renegotiate the price following market volatility

2) Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially approved the $29 million sale of Aggreko’s power rental business in the country. Who is the buyer?

• Gazprom Energy
• BurService
• Lukoil Rental Solutions

3) What has French rental association DLR launched in a bid to combat the “growing scourge” of equipment theft?

• A support document to assist in filing theft reports
• A mobile application for real-time equipment tracking
• A national registry for rental equipment

4) What is the primary purpose of Ritchie Bros.’ newly opened equipment storage yard in Mullingar, Ireland?

• To serve as a regional headquarters for Ritchie Bros. in Europe
• To function as a training center for equipment operators in Ireland
• To provide local consignment options for Irish sellers and integrate assets into UK auctions without cross-border transport

5) What is the theme for next week’s European Rental Association (ERA) Convention in Dublin, Ireland?

• Navigating Transitions in Rental
• Sustainable Growth Strategies for Equipment Rental
• Innovating the Future of Construction Equipment

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