Spreadsheet supplement to case 222064.

Hertz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in response to ABS obligations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Enthusiastic Robinhood investors and shrewd negotiating tactics helped Hertz stabilize. Roughly nine months into the bankruptcy, Hertz received several bids to reorganize the company. Now, key Hertz advisors William Derrough and Tom Lauria must decide (i) whether the valuations implied by these bids are high enough, (ii) how they can negotiate higher valuations, and (iii) when to exit bankruptcy.

This technical note provides an overview of key analytical approaches that are useful in assessing the appropriateness of a firm's capital structure and funding plan. This note introduces basic quantitative tools and metrics that are commonly used as inputs to this broader financial planning process. These tools can be useful as part of an initial assessment of a firm's financial health, as well.