Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the McGrath RentCorp First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] This conference is being recorded today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Before we begin, note that the matters the company management will be discussing today that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the company's expectations, strategies, prospects, backlog or targets.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations are disclosed under the Risk Factors in the company's Form 10-K and other SEC filings.

Forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, except as otherwise required by law. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. In addition to the press release issued today, the company also filed with the SEC the earnings release on Form 8-K and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Speaking today will be Phil Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer; and Keith Pratt, Chief Financial Officer.

I will now turn the call over to Mr. Hawkins. Go ahead, sir.

Philip Hawkins
President, CEO & Director

Thank you, Stephanie. Good