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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 10-Q

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


                      FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-13292


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                                MCGRATH RENTCORP
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

              CALIFORNIA                                94-2579843
     (State or other jurisdiction                    (I.R.S. Employer
   of incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)

                   5700 LAS POSITAS ROAD, LIVERMORE, CA 94550
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

    Registrant's telephone number:                     (925) 606-9200


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                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 May 14, 1999, 13,466,098 shares of Registrant's Common Stock
                               were outstanding.


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                          PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                                MCGRATH RENTCORP
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (unaudited)

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ---------------------------- (in thousands, except per share amounts) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues Rental $ 18,979 $ 16,981 Rental Related Services 2,434 2,223 -------- -------- Rental Operations 21,413 19,204 Sales 6,863 7,952 Other 218 194 -------- -------- Total Revenues 28,494 27,350 -------- -------- Costs and Expenses Direct Costs of Rental Operations Depreciation 4,666 3,847 Rental Related Services 1,338 1,664 Other 3,133 3,025 -------- -------- Total Direct Costs of Rental Operations 9,137 8,536 Costs of Sales 4,860 5,249 -------- -------- Total Costs 13,997 13,785 -------- -------- Gross Margin 14,497 13,565 Selling and Administrative 4,199 3,705 -------- -------- Income from Operations 10,298 9,860 Interest 1,516 1,451 -------- -------- Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 8,782 8,409 Provision for Income Taxes 3,447 3,313 -------- -------- Income Before Minority Interest 5,335 5,096 Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiary (36) 128 -------- -------- Net Income $ 5,371 $ 4,968 ======== ======== Earnings Per Share: Basic $ 0.39 $ 0.34 -------- -------- Diluted $ 0.38 $ 0.34 -------- -------- Shares Used in Per Share Calculation: Basic 13,820 14,436 Diluted 13,991 14,635 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 1 3 MCGRATH RENTCORP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------ (in thousands) 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash $ 4,749 $ 857 Accounts Receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $650 in 1999 and 1998 15,717 21,811 Rental Equipment, at cost: Relocatable Modular Offices 218,335 216,414 Electronic Test Instruments 66,686 66,573 --------- --------- 285,021 282,987 Less Accumulated Depreciation (86,013) (82,959) --------- --------- Rental Equipment, net 199,008 200,028 --------- --------- Land, at cost 18,953 18,953 Buildings, Land Improvements, Equipment and Furniture, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $4,210 in 1999 and $3,858 in 1998 31,791 31,460 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 4,558 5,567 --------- --------- Total Assets $ 274,776 $ 278,676 ========= ========= Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities: Notes Payable $ 101,450 $ 97,000 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 20,161 22,964 Deferred Income 2,753 5,574 Minority Interest in Subsidiary 2,548 2,584 Deferred Income Taxes 48,609 45,160 --------- --------- Total Liabilities 175,521 173,282 --------- --------- Shareholders' Equity: Common Stock, no par value -- Authorized -- 40,000 shares Outstanding -- 13,463 shares in 1999 and 13,970 shares in 1998 7,824 8,138 Retained Earnings 91,431 97,256 --------- --------- Total Shareholders' Equity 99,255 105,394 --------- --------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 274,776 $ 278,676 ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2 4 MCGRATH RENTCORP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ---------------------------- (in thousands) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net Income $ 5,371 $ 4,968 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Depreciation and Amortization 5,059 4,202 Gain on Sale of Rental Equipment (1,313) (1,389) Proceeds from Sale of Rental Equipment 3,567 3,512 Change In: Accounts Receivable 6,094 1,470 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 1,009 (794) Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (3,056) (10,636) Deferred Income (2,821) 972 Deferred Income Taxes 3,448 3,299 -------- -------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 17,358 5,604 -------- -------- Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Purchase of Rental Equipment (5,901) (9,888) Purchase of Land, Buildings, Land Improvements, Equipment and Furniture (724) (784) -------- -------- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (6,625) (10,672) -------- -------- Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Net Borrowings Under Notes Payable 4,450 15,747 Net Proceeds from the Exercise of Stock Options -- 183 Repurchase of Common Stock (9,894) (8,795) Payment of Dividends (1,397) (1,162) -------- -------- Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities (6,841) 5,973 -------- -------- Net Increase in Cash 3,892 905 Cash Balance, Beginning of Period 857 538 -------- -------- Cash Balance, End of Period $ 4,749 $ 1,443 ======== ======== Interest Paid During the Period $ 2,075 $ 1,440 ======== ======== Income Taxes Paid During the Period $ (8) $ 14 ======== ======== Dividends Declared but not yet Paid $ 1,616 $ 1,414 ======== ======== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 3 5 MCGRATH RENTCORP NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 1999 NOTE 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The consolidated financial information for the three months ended March 31, 1999 has not been audited, but in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting 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 three months ended March 31, 1999 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. NOTE 2. NOTES PAYABLE In April 1999, the Company amended its unsecured line of credit agreement (the "Agreement") with its banks to reduce the minimum shareholders' equity requirement to allow further repurchases of the Company's common stock. The Agreement requires the Company to maintain shareholders' equity of not less than $85,000,000 plus 50% of all net income generated subsequent to March 31, 1999 plus 90% of any new stock issuance proceeds. All other terms and conditions remained the same. NOTE 3. BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Company defines its business segments based on the nature of operations for the purpose of reporting under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" (SFAS 131). The Company's three reportable segments are Mobile Modular Management Corporation (Modulars), McGrath-RenTelco (Electronics), and Enviroplex. The operations of these three segments are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's latest Form 10-K. As a separate corporate entity, Enviroplex revenues and expenses are separately maintained from Modulars and Electronics. Excluding interest expense, allocations of revenues and expenses not directly associated with Modulars or Electronics are generally allocated to these segments based on their pro-rata share of direct revenues. Interest expense is allocated between Modulars and Electronics based on their pro-rata share of average rental equipment, accounts receivable and customer security deposits. The Company does not report total assets by business segment. Summarized financial information for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 for the Company's reportable segments is shown in the following table: 4 6
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) MODULARS ELECTRONICS ENVIROPLEX CONSOLIDATED -------- ----------- ---------- ------------ THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 Rental Operation Revenues $ 14,882 $ 6,531 $ -- $ 21,413 Sales and Other Revenues 2,688 2,395 1,998 7,081 Total Revenues 17,570 8,926 1,998 28,494 Depreciation on Rental Equipment 2,498 2,168 -- 4,666 Interest Expense 1,161 399 (44) 1,516 Income before Income Taxes 5,824 3,174 (216) 8,782 Rental Equipment Acquisitions 2,465 3,436 -- 5,901 Accounts Receivable, net (period end) 6,554 7,379 1,784 15,717 Rental Equipment, at cost (period end) 218,335 66,686 -- 285,021 1998 Rental Operation Revenues $ 13,656 $ 5,548 $ -- $ 19,204 Sales and Other Revenues 2,102 2,696 3,348 8,146 Total Revenues 15,758 8,244 3,348 27,350 Depreciation on Rental Equipment 2,191 1,656 -- 3,847 Interest Expense 1,094 325 32 1,451 Income before Income Taxes 4,631 3,013 765 8,409 Rental Equipment Acquisitions 5,642 4,246 -- 9,888 Accounts Receivable, net (period end) 7,034 7,070 6,220 20,324 Rental Equipment, at cost (period end) 200,067 52,341 -- 252,408 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 7 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects", "may", "estimates", "will", "should", "plans" or "anticipates" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements and changing prices and market conditions. This report identifies other factors that could cause such differences. No assurance can be given that these are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998 Rental revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1999 increased $1,998,000 (12%) over the comparative period in 1998, with Mobile Modular Management Corporation ("MMMC") contributing $1,018,000 and McGrath-RenTelco contributing $980,000. MMMC's rental revenues increased as a result of having $17,182,000 more equipment on rent compared to a year earlier. For Modulars, average monthly yield of 1.93% and average utilization of 82.2%, exclusive of equipment not previously rented, were approximately the same for each period reported. McGrath-RenTelco's rental revenues increased as a result of having $4,724,000 more equipment on rent compared to a year earlier offset by an average monthly yield decline from 3.53% in 1998 to 3.20% in 1999. Electronics average utilization for the first quarter declined from 55.5% in 1998 to 51.3% in 1999. Rental related services revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1999 increased $211,000 (9%) as compared to the same period in 1998 as a result of higher volume of modular equipment movements and site requirements in 1999. Gross margins on these services for the quarter increased from 25% in 1998 to 45% in 1999 due to the mix of services performed in 1999 and approximates the 1998 annual gross margin of 43%. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 1999 declined $1,089,000 (14%) as compared to the same period in 1998 primarily due to fewer sales by Enviroplex of manufactured classrooms to school districts. MMMC and McGrath-RenTelco's sales volumes were consistent with the 1998 comparative period. Consolidated gross margin on sales declined for the quarter from 34% in 1998 to 29% in 1999 due to Enviroplex's lower margin on classrooms sold during the first quarter of 1999. Sales continue to occur routinely as a normal part of the Company's rental business; however, these sales can fluctuate from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on customer demands and requirements. Enviroplex's backlog of orders as of March 31, 1999 and 1998 was $4,042,000 and $14,322,000, respectively. Management believes schools have delayed placing orders until allocation of funds from the $9.2 billion California bond measure, which passed in November 1998, is determined. Enviroplex has taken additional orders since March 31, 1999 and the backlog as of May 7, 1999 was $5,969,000. Backlog is not significant in MMMC's modular business or in McGrath-RenTelco's electronics business. Depreciation on rental equipment for the three months ended March 31, 1999 increased $819,000 (21%) over the comparative period in 1998 due to the additional rental equipment purchased during 1998. Modular rental equipment, at cost, increased 9% and Electronics rental equipment, at cost, increased 27% between March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999. Other direct costs of rental operations increased $108,000 (4%) over the first quarter in 1998 primarily due to increased maintenance costs of the modular rental equipment. Selling and administrative expenses increased $494,000 (13%) for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared to the same period in 1998 primarily due to higher bad debt expense ($292,000) resulting from an unusual 6 8 write-off of $282,000. Additionally, higher advertising expenses ($83,000) for brochure development, web page design, and yellow page advertising contributed to the increase in selling and administrative expenses. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 1999 increased $65,000 (4%) over 1998 as a result of a higher average borrowing level offset by a lower average interest rate in 1999. The debt increase funded part of the significant rental equipment purchases made during 1998. Income before provision for taxes for the three months ended March 31, 1999 increased $373,000 (4%) from $8,409,000 in 1998 to $8,782,000 in 1999 while net income increased $403,000 (8%) from $4,968,000 in 1998 to $5,371,000 in 1999. The higher percentage increase for net income in 1999 is due to the decrease in minority interest in income of Enviroplex combined with a lower effective tax rate in 1999 of 39.25% compared to 39.40% in 1998. Earnings per share for the three months ending March 31, 1999 increased 13% over the same period in 1998 from $0.34 per share to $0.39 per share as a result of higher earnings and fewer outstanding shares. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES This section contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See the statement at the beginning of this Item for cautionary information with respect to such forward-looking statements. The Company had a total liabilities to equity ratio of 1.77 to 1 and 1.64 to 1 as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. The debt (notes payable) to equity ratio was 1.02 to 1 and 0.92 to 1 as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. The Company has made purchases of shares of its common stock from time to time in the over-the-counter market (NASDAQ) and/or through privately negotiated, large block transactions under an authorization of the Board of Directors. Shares repurchased by the Company are cancelled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued stock. During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company repurchased 540,400 shares of its outstanding common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $9,893,562 (or an average price of $18.31 per share). On March 18, 1999, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. As of May 14, 1999, 887,000 shares remain authorized for repurchase. The Company believes that its needs for working capital and capital expenditures through 1999 and beyond will adequately be met by cash flow and bank borrowings. MARKET RISK This section contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See the statement at the beginning of this Item for cautionary information with respect to such forward-looking statements. The Company currently has no material derivative financial instruments that expose the Company to significant market risk. The Company is exposed to cash flow and fair value risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to its notes payable. As of March 31, 1999, the Company believes that the carrying amounts of its financial instruments (cash and notes payable) approximate fair value. YEAR 2000 This section contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See the statement at the beginning of this Item for cautionary information with respect to such forward-looking statements. 7 9 The "Year 2000" issue is the result of computer programs using two digits rather than four to determine the applicable year. This could affect date-sensitive calculations that treat "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. An assessment of the Company's exposure related to Year 2000 issues has been completed and it is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company. The Company initiated a number of major system projects in 1997 and 1998 to upgrade core computer hardware, networking and software systems. These projects are replacing existing systems as opposed to simply fixing Year 2000 problems. Most of these projects have been completed and are operational; the balance is expected to be operational by September 1999. Capitalized expenditures for this process totaled $1,400,000 for the period January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1999 for external labor, hardware and software costs. This amount includes the cost of new software applications installed as a result of strategic replacement projects. Prior to December 31, 1998, the Company did not separately track the internal costs incurred related to Year 2000 issues or the system conversions described above. Such internal costs are principally the related payroll costs for its information systems personnel and are not necessarily considered incremental costs to the Company. Effective January 1, 1999, the Company began to track these internal costs in accordance with Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." The Company estimates approximately $600,000 for completion of its system upgrades for the remainder of 1999, of which approximately $200,000 is expected to be related to internal costs. All future costs will be funded from operating cash flow. The Company does not significantly rely on "embedded technology" in its critical processes. Embedded technology, which means microprocessor-controlled devices as opposed to multi-purpose computers, does control some building and security operations, such as electric power management, ventilation, and building access. All building facilities are presently being evaluated, and the Company expects all systems using embedded technology to be confirmed as Year 2000 ready by June 1999. The electronics test and measurement rental equipment has been evaluated, and it appears only minor quantities of equipment pose a Year 2000 problem. If deemed important, some equipment may be upgraded. The Company asks its customers to seek definitive Year 2000 compliance guidance directly from the equipment manufacturers. The Company cannot predict the likelihood of a significant disruption of its customers' or suppliers' businesses or the economy as a whole, either of which could have a material adverse impact on the Company. However, because the markets for the Company's products are comprised of numerous customers with a variety of sizes and levels of sophistication, the noncompliance with Year 2000 of any one would not be expected to have a detrimental impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. As a normal course of business, the Company seeks to maintain multiple suppliers where possible. The Company continues to communicate with vendors, customers, suppliers, service providers, and government agencies to monitor their compliance. The Company presently believes that its Year 2000 exposures will not present a material adverse risk to the Company's future consolidated results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources. However, if all systems are not completed in a timely manner, or the level of timely compliance by key suppliers or service providers is not sufficient, the Year 2000 issue could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations. This includes, but is not limited to, delays of equipment shipments resulting in loss of revenues, increased operating costs, loss of customers and suppliers, or other significant disruptions to the Company's business. The Company's contingency plan includes (1) all critical computer operating and financial data will be backed-up and printed at key dates to provide the basis, if necessary, for a manual system, (2) in the event a significant number of customers are unable to issue payments, the Company has sufficient liquidity with its existing line of credit to function adequately, and (3) the Company continues to look for multiple suppliers and is also evaluating power and communication alternatives in the event of a loss of service. The contingency plan is enhanced by the fact that existing management has been in place since before computer systems were used. 8 10 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 3. OTHER INFORMATION On March 18, 1999, the Company declared a quarterly dividend on its Common Stock; the dividend was $0.12 per share. Subject to its continued profitability and favorable cash flow, the Company intends to continue the payment of quarterly dividends. ITEM 4. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits.
NUMBER DESCRIPTION METHOD OF FILING ------ ----------- ---------------- 3.1 Amendment of By-Laws of McGrath RentCorp Filed herewith. 4.1 Fourth Amendment to the Restated Credit Agreement Filed herewith. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OR 15(d) 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: May 14, 1999 MCGRATH RENTCORP by: /s/ Delight Saxton ------------------------------------- Delight Saxton Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) and Secretary 9 11 EXHIBIT INDEX
NUMBER DESCRIPTION METHOD OF FILING ------ ----------- ---------------- 3.1 Amendment of By-Laws of McGrath RentCorp Filed herewith. 4.1 Fourth Amendment to the Restated Credit Agreement Filed herewith. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith.
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                                   Exhibit 3.1



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                                   Exhibit 3.1
                    Amendment of By-Laws of McGrath RentCorp



RESOLVED FURTHER: Section 3.2 of the By-Laws of this corporation is hereby
amended to read in its entirety:

        "3.2 Number of Directors. The number of directors of this corporation
        shall be not less than four (4) nor more than seven (7). The exact
        number of directors shall be five (5) until changed, within the limits
        specified above, by an amendment to this section 3.2 duly adopted by
        either the Board of Directors or the shareholders. The indefinite number
        of directors may be changed, or a definite number fixed without
        provision for an indefinite number, by an amendment to this section 3.2
        adopted by the vote or written consent of a majority of the outstanding
        shares entitled to vote."




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                                   Exhibit 4.1




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                      FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT


THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT ("Fourth Amendment") is entered into as of April 30,
1999, by and among McGRATH RENTCORP, a California corporation as "Borrower", the
banks listed on the signature pages hereof (individually a "Bank" and
collectively, "Banks"), and UNION BANK OF CALILFORNIA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as
agent for Banks (in such capacity, "Agent").

                                    RECITALS

A.      Borrower is obligated to Agent and Banks pursuant to that certain Credit
        Agreement dated as of July 10, 1997 (as amended, supplemented, extended,
        restated, or renewed from time to time, "Agreement").

B.      Agent, Banks and Borrower mutually desire to amend the Agreement as set
        forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.      Section 7.12(a) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and
        replaced with the following:

        "(a)    Tangible Net Worth at all times of at least the sum of (i)
        Eighty Five Million Dollars ($85,000,000), plus (ii) fifty percent (50%)
        of Borrower's Net income (without reduction for any Net Loss) generated
        after March 31, 1999; plus (iii) ninety percent (90%) of the proceeds
        from the issuance of Borrower's capital stock after March 31, 1999,
        excluding the first Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
        ($2,650,000) of such proceeds from the exercise of stock options after
        March 31, 1999."

2.      Conditions Precedent. Borrower understands that this Fourth Amendment
        shall not be effective and Agent and Banks shall have no obligation to
        amend the Loan Documents, unless and until each of the following
        conditions precedent has been satisfied:

        (a)     Borrower shall have executed and delivered to Agent this Fourth
                Amendment in such number and counterparts as Agent may require.

        (b)     On or before such time as Agent and Banks may require, Borrower
                shall have taken any and all actions and executed and delivered
                to Agent any and all documents necessary or appropriate in Agent
                and Banks' sole discretion to effectuate this Fourth Amendment.

3.      Full Force and Effect. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms
        and conditions of the Agreement and each of the Loan Documents remain in
        full force and effect, without waiver or modification. This Fourth
        Amendment, the preceding amendments and the Agreement shall be read
        together as one document.

4.      Representations and Warranties. As part of the consideration for Agent
        and Banks to enter into this Fourth Amendment, the Borrower represents
        and warrants to Agent and Banks as follows:

        (a)     The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this
                Fourth Amendment are within Borrower's corporate powers, have
                been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action by or in
                respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or
                official, and the execution, delivery and performance by
                Borrower of this Fourth Amendment do not contravene, or
                constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or
                requirements or of the certificate or articles of incorporation
                or the by-laws of Borrower or of any material agreement,
                judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding
                upon Borrower or any assets of Borrower, or result in the
                creation or imposition of any Lien on any asset of Borrower.




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        (b)     This Fourth Amendment constitutes the valid and binding
                obligation of Borrower, enforceable against it in accordance
                with its terms, except as enforceability may be subject to
                applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, equity of
                redemption, moratorium or other laws now or hereafter in effect
                relating to creditors rights, and to general principles of
                equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
                proceeding in equity or at law).

        (c)     No Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and the
                representations and warranties of Borrower in the Agreement and
                other Loan Documents delivered pursuant thereto are true and
                correct in all material respects as of the date hereof as if
                made on the date hereof.

        (d)     The officer of Borrower executing and delivering this Fourth
                Amendment on behalf of the Borrower has been duly authorized by
                appropriate corporate resolutions to so execute and deliver this
                Fourth Amendment.

5.      Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed by the parties
        hereto in one or more counterparts and all such counterparts, when taken
        together, shall constitute one and the same Fourth Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Fourth Amendment to
become effective as of the date set forth in the preamble.


BANKS:                                  BORROWER:


UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA,               McGRATH RENTCORP, a
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION                    California corporation
As a Bank and as Agent

By:                                     By: /s/ Delight Saxton
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Title:                                  Title: CFO
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FLEET BANK, N. A.

By:
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Title:
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BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND
SAVINGS ASSOCIATION

By:
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Title:
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5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM MCGRATH RENTCORP FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 JAN-01-1999 MAR-31-1999 4,749 0 16,367 (650) 0 0 339,975 (90,223) 274,776 0 0 0 0 7,824 91,431 274,776 28,494 28,494 13,997 13,997 4,199 0 1,516 8,782 3,447 0 0 0 0 5,371 0.39 0.38 Includes rental equipment, Land, Buildings, Land Improvements, Furniture and Equipment. Accumulated depreciation related to PP&E footnote above. Net income includes reduction of minority interest in income of subsidiary.