Hertz 2012 Annual Report Download - page 174

HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
expenses, premiums and administrative costs. At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
our liability recorded for public liability and property damage matters was $332.2 million and
$281.5 million, respectively. We believe that our analysis is based on the most relevant
information available, combined with reasonable assumptions, and that we may prudently rely
on this information to determine the estimated liability. We note the liability is subject to
significant uncertainties. The adequacy of the liability reserve is regularly monitored based on
evolving accident claim history and insurance related state legislation changes. If our estimates
change or if actual results differ from these assumptions, the amount of the recorded liability is
adjusted to reflect these results.
We intend to assert that we have meritorious defenses in the foregoing matters and we intend to defend
ourselves vigorously.
We have established reserves for matters where we believe that the losses are probable and reasonably
estimated, including for various of the matters set forth above. Other than with respect to the aggregate
reserves established for claims for public liability and property damage, none of those reserves are
material. For matters, including those described above, where we have not established a reserve, the
ultimate outcome or resolution cannot be predicted at this time, or the amount of ultimate loss, if any,
cannot be reasonably estimated. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of the
individual litigated matters is not predictable with assurance. It is possible that certain of the actions,
claims, inquiries or proceedings, including those discussed above, could be decided unfavorably to us
or any of our subsidiaries involved. Accordingly, it is possible that an adverse outcome from such a
proceeding could exceed the amount accrued in an amount that could be material to our consolidated
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any particular reporting period.
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the following guarantees (including indemnification
commitments) were issued and outstanding.
Indemnification Obligations
In the ordinary course of business, we execute contracts involving indemnification obligations
customary in the relevant industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction such as the sale of a
business. These indemnification obligations might include claims relating to the following:
environmental matters; intellectual property rights; governmental regulations and employment-related
matters; customer, supplier and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters.
Performance under these indemnification obligations would generally be triggered by a breach of terms
of the contract or by a third party claim. We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs
associated with these indemnification obligations and have accrued for expected losses that are
probable and estimable. The types of indemnification obligations for which payments are possible
include the following:
Sponsors; Directors
Hertz has entered into customary indemnification agreements with Hertz Holdings, the Sponsors and
our stockholders affiliated with the Sponsors, pursuant to which Hertz Holdings and Hertz will indemnify
the Sponsors, our stockholders affiliated with the Sponsors and their respective affiliates, directors,
officers, partners, members, employees, agents, representatives and controlling persons, against
certain liabilities arising out of performance of a consulting agreement with Hertz Holdings and each of
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