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General Finance CORP
CIK 1342287Updated Sep 26, 2026
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FY 2020 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 756,022,000Source | 718,312,000Source | 689,687,000Source | 675,314,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 24,396,000Source | 22,895,000Source | 22,310,000Source | 23,388,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 97,224,000Source | 111,323,000Source | 109,943,000Source | 105,129,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 18,771,000Source | 21,809,000Source | 25,150,000Source | 28,769,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 17,478,000Source | 10,359,000Source | 21,617,000Source | 7,792,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 20,928,000Source | 29,077,000Source | 22,731,000Source | 29,648,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 66,225,000Source | — | — | — |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 581,105,000Source | 541,271,000Source | 547,902,000Source | 452,066,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 40,100,000Source | 40,100,000Source | 40,100,000Source | 40,100,000Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 3,000Source | 3,000Source | 3,000Source | 3,000Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 183,051,000Source | 183,933,000Source | 139,547,000Source | 120,370,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -20,790,000Source | -28,744,000Source | -21,278,000Source | -12,972,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -22,106,000Source | -18,755,000Source | -17,091,000Source | -12,355,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 174,413,000Source | 176,537,000Source | 141,281,000Source | 135,146,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 756,022,000Source | 718,312,000Source | 689,687,000Source | 675,314,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 43,708,000Source | — | — | — |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 504,000Source | 504,000Source | 504,000Source | 88,102,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 43,708,000Source | 38,711,000Source | 34,969,000Source | 38,106,000Source |
| Long-term DebtUSD | 379,798,000Source | 411,141,000Source | 427,218,000Source | 355,638,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 7,954,000Source | -7,466,000Source | -9,107,000Source | -847,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 35,550,000Source | 42,108,000Source | 40,335,000Source | 40,092,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 2,656,000Source | 2,680,000Source | 3,658,000Source | 1,374,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | -7,919,000Source | 3,980,000Source | -7,021,000Source | -6,253,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 4,998,000Source | 3,742,000Source | -3,085,000Source | -900,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 76,574,000Source | 52,087,000Source | 58,775,000Source | — |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 2,239,000Source | 18,598,000Source | 15,084,000Source | 4,993,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -30,552,000Source | -64,000,000Source | -114,500,000Source | — |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 8,410,000Source | 7,213,000Source | 4,784,000Source | 3,693,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -38,739,000Source | 1,581,000Source | 70,721,000Source | — |
| Dividends paid | — | — | — | — |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | 10,000,000Source | — |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 24,839,000Source | 31,943,000Source | 31,091,000Source | — |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 1,401,000Source | 1,131,000Source | 543,000Source | 2,479,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Deferred ChargesUSD | 1,852,000Source | 2,915,000Source | 2,293,000Source | 1,504,000Source |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance CostsUSD | 479,000Source | — | — | — |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 3,746,000Source | — | — | — |
| Depreciation, NonproductionUSD | 6,563,000Source | — | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 304,000Source | -3,513,000Source | -5,887,000Source | -351,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), RealizedUSD | 1,224,000Source | -10,159,000Source | -451,000Source | -39,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), UnrealizedUSD | -709,000Source | 5,163,000Source | -6,138,000Source | -375,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | 265,000Source | 149,000Source | 2,000Source | 126,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 97,224,000Source | 111,323,000Source | 109,943,000Source | 105,129,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 14,160,000Source | — | — | — |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 6,695,000Source | 5,820,000Source | -679,000Source | -25,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 663,000Source | 191,000Source | 112,000Source | 66,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -801,000Source | 2,115,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 4,286,000Source | -11,124,000Source | -11,964,000Source | -6,620,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -30,805,000Source | -63,236,000Source | -53,485,000Source | -19,938,000Source |
| Payments of Financing CostsUSD | 80,000Source | 427,000Source | 3,980,000Source | 2,801,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | 130,000Source | 858,000Source | 1,150,000Source | 54,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | 80,000,000Source | — |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 128,642,000Source | 137,716,000Source | — | — |
| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity ContractsUSD | -213,000Source | -311,000Source | 697,000Source | -12,000Source |
| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesUSD | — | — | 12,000Source | 1,073,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 356,479,000Source | 378,206,000Source | 347,302,000Source | 276,928,000Source |
| Cost of Goods and Services Sold | — | — | — | — |
| Gross Profit (Calculated) · Derived | — | — | — | — |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 81,342,000Source | 81,965,000Source | 77,650,000Source | 67,705,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 45,454,000Source | 61,590,000Source | 43,699,000Source | 19,066,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 14,649,000Source | -1,646,000Source | -9,786,000Source | -872,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 6,695,000Source | 5,820,000Source | -679,000Source | -25,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -801,000Source | 2,115,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 0.14Source | -0.38Source | -0.46Source | -0.25Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 0.14Source | -0.38Source | -0.46Source | -0.25Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 30,252,431Source | 29,318,511Source | 26,269,931Source | 26,348,344Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 31,253,784Source | 29,318,511Source | 26,269,931Source | 26,348,344Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 3,746,000Source | — | — | — |
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | 562,000Source | 399,000Source | 163,000Source | 44,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 1,697,000Source | 2,078,000Source | 2,406,000Source | 875,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 35,154,000Source | 41,704,000Source | 39,761,000Source | 39,300,000Source |
| Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or EquipmentUSD | 87,216,000Source | 91,286,000Source | 89,201,000Source | 76,306,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 304,000Source | -3,513,000Source | -5,887,000Source | -351,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), RealizedUSD | 1,224,000Source | -10,159,000Source | -451,000Source | -39,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 14,160,000Source | — | — | — |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 26,386,000Source | 35,344,000Source | 33,991,000Source | 19,653,000Source |
| Interest Expense, DebtUSD | — | 4,798,000Source | 3,272,000Source | — |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 663,000Source | 191,000Source | 112,000Source | 66,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 4,286,000Source | -11,124,000Source | -11,964,000Source | -6,620,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -30,805,000Source | -63,236,000Source | -53,485,000Source | -19,938,000Source |
| Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement ImpactUSD | 3,668,000Source | 3,658,000Source | 3,658,000Source | 3,658,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 128,642,000Source | 137,716,000Source | — | — |
| Sales Revenue, Goods, Net (Deprecated 2018-01-31)USD | — | — | 132,317,000Source | 100,659,000Source |
| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity ContractsUSD | -213,000Source | -311,000Source | 697,000Source | -12,000Source |