Article: H&E Equipment Services Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results.

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. THIRD QUARTER 2009 SUMMARY Revenues decreased 37.0% to $175.6 million versus $278.6 million a year ago.

EBITDA decreased 56.4% to $29.3 million, or a 16.7% margin, compared to $67.2 million, or a 24.1% margin, a year ago.

Income from operations decreased 86.0% to $5.2 million compared to $37.2 million a year ago.

Net loss was $2.3 million, or ($0.07) per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.6 million, or $0.50 per diluted share.

Reduced debt by $42.0 million during the quarter.

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